213 24 26018 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/08c5f4ece6d1b65c17ae13d8348ab211.pdf e51ce99827d134a8f9f1bb6c7a08d6f5 PDF Text Text ������������������������������������ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oceana County Migrant Labor History Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Shell-Weiss, Melanie Description An account of the resource Collection contains images and documents digitized and collected through the project "Growing Community: A Century of Migration in Oceana County." This project was a collaboration between El Centro Hispano de Oceana, the Oceana County Historical and Genealogical Society, and Grand Valley State University funded by a Common Heritage grant from the United States National Endowment for the Humanities. The materials in this collection document the history of communities in Hart, Shelby, and Walkerville and explore themes of migration, labor, religion, family, belonging, national and cultural identities, regional, national, and international connections, and citizenship. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Oceana County (Mich.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Grand Valley State University. Kutsche Office of Local History Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource El Centro Hispano de Oceana; Oceana County Historical and Genealogical Society Relation A related resource Growing Community (NEH Common Heritage project) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DC-06 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf image/jpeg audio/mp3 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Image Sound recording Language A language of the resource eng spa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 Subject The topic of the resource Oceana County (Mich.) Hart (Mich.) Shelby (Mich.) Farms Farmers Migrant agricultural laborers Hispanic Americans Account books Diaries Oral history Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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The materials in this collection document the history of communities in Hart, Shelby, and Walkerville and explore themes of migration, labor, religion, family, belonging, national and cultural identities, regional, national, and international connections, and citizenship. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Oceana County (Mich.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Grand Valley State University. Kutsche Office of Local History Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oceana County Migrant Labor History Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Shell-Weiss, Melanie Description An account of the resource Collection contains images and documents digitized and collected through the project "Growing Community: A Century of Migration in Oceana County." This project was a collaboration between El Centro Hispano de Oceana, the Oceana County Historical and Genealogical Society, and Grand Valley State University funded by a Common Heritage grant from the United States National Endowment for the Humanities. The materials in this collection document the history of communities in Hart, Shelby, and Walkerville and explore themes of migration, labor, religion, family, belonging, national and cultural identities, regional, national, and international connections, and citizenship. 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I:: dian·~ do a bit of good, For ~eacher caught it too. A . ·p;; YEAR THOUGHT • the year wi h a hought .:hat holds swee ess withiu. As :J::e pe:-:il.me · held in ·he rose, To:- :b.e yea:at with beau · ~o gh· may begin. Ho.ds : beau. all through · S: close; ong. here laughter and ligh Here a.~ balsams for worry and fea:-. :For :....e happines· held till the hush of the night Lea,e· a blessing that good cheer. - . eleere<l. S:ere are Sll.IlShine and Aisne-ain. Amiens-am-ye Armentieres-AreBapaume--bah-po e. Charleroi-sharle-ru-a.Chateau-Thierry-; -· Compiegne--eau.n • - . Douai---doo-ay _ Durazzo---doo-ra Ghent-gen Guise--geez. Laon-lon". Le Catele·Lens-lon+,. Ly.-leeee. �- ,:1, .:f+! Pl)BLI C HE_ \Lrf If MEE1 I:\' r; ~. •( .. ·❖❖•!•❖►:♦.: ❖•:•❖•!· ··•❖•:0:0:0:0: :•❖❖•:·0Z.•!••:n:..:0:0:~❖·❖❖ •!-+•:1 +!♦ :-:.r.;..+•!•❖❖❖ •!+❖❖•; ·= .. DRAWS LARGE ACDI E -cE \ i: .ft.. One .. f the largest aucli, ' · of •1+ <-' ~ ~ tht: ~ettso n gathe re d at thP _I. 1:.. . , : -.• ~ '"i chu1c·h Sull(lav ncning to ··.-: .,css 1 ❖ _...r, _ the progral'n the ::\i oclern ~-ft. lth ❖ ~ C"11sade, dir ectecl b y our umnt~ ~ ch ~; rman, :\!rs . . \.. T. Field. ' >t• ~ . The service 01,,L·n_ed by C,onrn.•.1.:i::. , s ui'g111g led by 111·s. S. T. Cro.ss attd + \.. " \\h·hich ::\fr~ .. f\ . E . Sh :n ve rrnan g-aH· ;i: t e 1nvoca u on. ❖ ~ "A Serious H ealth ::\Icss ag2" fca - + luring '·Tin y T im's House" g i,;en by ❖ fiv e pup.i1l,s of t h e F l'ft.11 G:·ade unJcr ;t <.-.. , :::i' the direction of ;,fn. :\'l ac Sanford ❖ / '--1'.l!!-.~;;,r,;, was a num be r i111uressin g a lt·,~on I ~V, j on both youn g and ol d. Fol lowrnJ .; was a vi oli n sdcctio n b.y Prof. 5:~ r- f m ine Barille ae compa n1ecl by .1l1ss Ruth So re ns on, p ianist. + " Docto rs s ix " su ng by fi ve, llll'l1l - + h ers of t-he fo ur th gra de_ were n :ime Iv "Su ns•hine, ,\'ate r, P. Lst, •.\ir, Ex - + 1 1 cf ... .. :t l ., ½,~ :r + H t V ow the Money was pent In 1921 s I ~- • 1 t;rcis c 2.ml D ie t". .Uta ~ 1·0cal ~dection bY ~.Ii~s ,\n na Spellnwn. John Rankin s;ni-,c• n mo d ern vt'!':, ::J;1 ·'The Old ,Yonun \'.'ho J,i•.·c·:l :,, ·;--'.:' Shoe." + _.\n :'.c~o!, dP give 11- h~ mc;11hc r s af ❖ 'ro defray local expenses of T uberculosis and Chiltp.e si:dh gr,1d,• \kaxm~tratl'd the ;t d ren'S Clinic. h.111gf: ·. 1D~; nf the C.1·usad0rs. ,\ pro- •~ To assis t our County Nurse, w h o has a very important grain \\·i1i.:·h i:.;; _ tiJ he carrled out / •.-... mnon'-( th,• pupi'ls i,1 our rura l ,nd , work to perfor m a mong the school children, especially p:.ibli · scho~,l,; . ❖ lbosc. whose weight, height and general health is not up to F01Lnving a Yot·al i;o,1o h:, Pev. 1 + the standard, as -shown at the clinic. · S:epi·:-n '/?u~.:.hnn. '·1--Jr ""\-Pi11 1-T ·1ld ;tJ.e._ ~;• Material relief for ex-soldiers. Fast·• :\lrs. lleleil :',hore. FiPld H:Eipre-1 :f. q•nt 1l: ·,.' of ~ht· )1i,.hig•111 Tuherrnl- 1 1' 2-100 Oceana County School Children arc enrolled in csis .\ssnci:ltion and Dirc-c:to r of the 11 :\.;n(~c rn l1c:i1th Cra·.<arle g~1ve a very 1 •.~.. tJ;e . Modern Health Cnisade through the agency of the in:t rl's'.in ,1 talk o:i "Publ ic Hc:,lth". +f Cnnstmas Seal. The use of the tooth brush was one of ~Ir~. :,Jro~:c :;tnted that it '\\'"RS ll'>t, ; lhe lessons taught. tht> ,·,ork 0f ·the Tube1·('u\osis Asso- + th10n of tJc;a~· to (' ' lrC T ube.rc~1 ; :J- ' ::; MRS. A. T. FIELD, · i, 1,ut it \\'as thc:r duty t o pre vr.n t •l< Director of Seal Sale for Oceana County. :•. T(,u('hing fully 0·1 the t ask of '.•;1c ❖ .\I { ('i'H 1Te;1lf1 Cr usade an d v.,rha t I .,. • • . · . . • • ~ +-0..-o't....H•....•..:0:0:♦❖-+-!0!0!-t•!,i;•+!H!•❖-❖· ❖•:o:oto:♦❖ it:o:♦·❖·➔:o!•{o:.u-:o:. .❖·!1,:d bc(•n d un e and what w11s to b e REPORT FOR CHRISTMAS S a,·r·rHnpli s hc cl in tJ1e fni.n:·c. ! SALE, 1921 PRAYER FOR A LITT L E GIRL. On(' of th e -m ain obJ ec:t:; of t!~e' Rural Schools sold....................$195.90 Dear Lord our little baby bless pr1r:.2tc":,l m l ':"as to! . shov.:tJ tnthc' ])fubJJlC: Mears School .............................. 5.80 And fill h; r life with ha ppiness. y·,,a 1,H 1wrn < one w1.1 e un r s R F Em . h P h. I P r otect her through the commg co lkeh'cl h y th r Reel Cross Christ m:1s ev. r. menc • aroc 1a years ~;,.;;1 SalP. · .\nd every on~ who w a s school ............... ,.......................... 5.00 And keep her lovely eyes froru ),r esent should f<'el gratdnl that they Hart .................................................. 61.45 tearos; 1 · un ra 1k·erv1•n e SC h oo 1 .................... 10. 00 Keep painisand let her stay hacl ::in oppor tunii y to hc.p in t.h 1s As ,perher fectfroasm she today. ~real c:mse. Pentwater sold ............................ 19.47 New Era School ........................ 7.6Z Dear L ord, watch over her, lest she Hes,perfa sold................................ 35.76 Shall catch some ugly fault from NO LONGER "RED CROSS SEAL" me; d Shelby sold .....................,............ 119.22 Guard her from selfish ness an :\'Iany still continue to can it the Total Sale ................................$460.22 pride, . "Red Cross Christmas Seal" by foroe From anger at some whim demed, Percentage due"State Tuib. As. of habit. But it is no longer that. And as •the swift yea rs come and go, ·············· .............................................. $176.20 Gra nt that s t ill lovelier she may The contract wibh the American Red Total expenses of conducting grow. Cross has terminated amf tho Nationthe sale ........................................ 21.09 Dear Lord., we ask, keep pure he:Amount remaining for Antia l Tuberculosis Associatim1• is now mind, hlherculosis work in Oceana on its own so far as t'he Seal CamGran t that no nasty thought ma. ·County ...............................-........ $262.93 , fin d paign goes. The Red Cross •a nd the L odgement therein, but from abo -e I desire to express my sincere Tuberc ulosis Association a re as good Send her the wisdom of Thy :o fri ends as ever and ,a re co-operating thanks and appre'Ciation for the help- Ma y there be nothing base or -· .. ful co-operation in this nation-wide The joy of knowledge to defile. in eYery wa y possible, both working movement for the prevention of Tufor the same general end, bu't the berculosis/ hoping the future will Dear L ord, this for our babe ~· formal legal relalions have t ermin- bring continued st1ccess of the Mich- , The ask, str ength and courage for :-. :ated. Keep in mind the fact that igan Tuberculosis Association and t ask, you are b uying the double b arred our P'U'blie Health work in Oceana Keep her from s:n. ,.. 'ld Jet :-:eA lwavs as radial! to ~eP. Red Cro s Seals and they are n ot the County. As beautiful an:\ he and ~ Our share of the Seal money will As perfect as iue da ~. ~all d " Red Cross" Christmas ,be spent for a d ental clinic, which I (Copyright, 19:· - A G ~ will be under the supervision of ::\Irs . A. T. Field. our county nurs e. :if'iss Strehlow. ._ ~ :1Irs. A. T. Fiel,J. i nf f •.. ~ =· -:+ ••· ::. :: .t 1 ~= i • ... • .... . .• . . j • ••• .. �Report On Child Welfare or Oceana County. i ~ :)._/ Shelby was the first to"·h rn the county to weigh all its babies. Of 140 babies ·weighed, 73 were u!1der we_ight and G7 were up to th.c reqmrements. Xcw Era ·weighed 55 baLies and were under weight and 35 were COu~TY FEDER.\TIOX HOLDS IN- \20 all right. TERE::TI. -G A.:·n E. "JOYABLE ·walkerville weighed its babies SE.S~1• _- AT HART. early and sent the cards to Chicago, so we have no record of them. The meetin,, f the Oceana County H_art haJ nearly fi~ishecl weighing Federation of n'. Clubs sched- their babies a~d weighed about 90. uled for . · ·ember th. at Hart. ,vas Pentwater ,nl! weigh its babies by i e ·e waY. Th,:, meet- the encl of the month and Hesperia ing wa peaed - prornptly by the has or will weigh it~ babies. Feclerati n pre d nt . . Ir.-. ::uinnie Ferry has not fimshed the work Cornell, ·h pr i e<l in an un us- yet,. nor h~ve we. any record of the ualh- e be ,·a, and whose tact- babies weighed 111 i\Iears. ~ul, . pica n manner added mater~f the 85 rur_al schools, only 18 Jally to the e . l)f the m• eting. ha,~ been heai d from, but t<hese The forer- n a· deYoted to the babies have made a better showing busine I n. One .-cry impor- tha_n the· town babies, as of 77 tant mat er he , d< ption ...,f the weighed, 44 were up to the· standfoll ,...-i~. r i u: arcl and only 33 were below it. \\ The year ends the last dav of December, and we hope by · then to h~ve . reports in from all the school d1stnc.:s. Th~n we will be ready for the Pu~l!c Health nurse, if the Red Cross Yery •oma: ·5 or- decides to send us one. r _e to name a rourt !nYocation by Mrs. Kent. i ti,~g of i,s most "\Irs. E. H. Hnbhard gave a report e r I inlluential ,vom- t~., th e State federation.. A great .t ,htill be to inform t, mute ,...-as paid Mrs. Lncmdn Hineerning court pro- dale, the wom_a n :vho took the first ee that women are ,--~tep t~ perm.it girls to enter our t all case· whe re ?tat~ l.. mvers1ty and who later esren are interested, tabhshecl a scholarship endo~wment u fund. The musical feature of tht pro. they be urcred gram was a very enjoyable vocal 0 • solo by :\[rs. Salisbury and a vocal en have the ballot duet by l\Irs. Salisbury and :.\Iiss . e her a •w :nen' / Skeels. • ient otlicer, to work i\1rs. Sarah McVeigh, Public WeIent. For this pur- fare and Police Court _Matron, told - ~e o \Yomen Yoters of her work among delrnquent girls. ~he add;ess of _the afternoon by e Red ro, seals] :\hs. Burritt Hamilton, of Battle ed nd it was voted C:e~k, State President of the Fedi:i · • ·e~r. hvping e1 a!10n, then f'.ollowed. Mrs. Hamilh an amount ton s personality, together with her he ecurin':! of a earnestness and interest in her chili plete county I ,~·ork. and her refined and cultured rai~ed is used manner. gave to the clubs of the re,ention county an address long to be re.....,. .,...,~ membered and in every thought re c .11 _ lll"~s_ured up to the dignity of her thi~ po.~1ho_n as State President. For the · i in . fifth time our Federation has had n iii th~ ):10nor and opportunity of emerjnh tarnmg a State President. . "' :\Irs. Hamilton stated that club life •orh had undergone a great evolutio.n. We Cros, were no longer organized for studv . Hnly. S!ie. defined .\mericanism a·s f the! The Bmldrng of Character:' ,Yomt of\ e?. must _take up the work of better c1tizensh1p. Study the problems in ~-==-=====~:...;...:..;;;....;.;:.::.::,;,;.;:.;..__ your county. Bring up your children equal and useful citizen .. r ,. The church was tasteful!Y decor- flje ated with the club colors ·red and ~ green ferns) and the red berries n :- -r being effectively used. fiREAT ~1EETINfi Of CLUB WOMEN I I I ' Tl ly iu··.Iexwith FEDERATION .l~ COUNTY TO EET AT SHELBY .... The ann:..a. meeting of the) Oceana County Fede ation of Women's Clubs will be held in Shelby on Wednesday, Nov. 10, at the Congregational Church. A.t 10 o'clock a business session will be held to which a!I club women are urged to be present. At ooe•thirty o.clock the public are eordially invited to come a.ad listen to an interesting and instructiveJprogram the principal fea.ture of which will be 1!1.n address by Mrs. Dorian Russell ,Grand Rapids, Vice-Pre11ident Stat~ Federation Women's Clubs. Miss Charlotte Lewis, of Detroit, will speak on ~' Home Atmosphere-What it means in Harmony and Happiness". Music America Invocation Mrs. R. E. Showerman Vocal Solo Samuel Pringle 4 'Citizenship" Mrs. Dorian Russell Vocal Solo Mrs. Iva Withenbury" Needlework Guild Mrs. 0. E. Stearns Address Miss Charlotte Lewis Voeal Solo Mrs. Hugh Salisbury 6 Report of State Federation ~ 5 Mrs. Bird Halstead, Mrs, Josie ,, Purdy, Mrs. L. J. Brien ~ Vocal Solo Mrs, Irene Hunt ~ Vocal Solo Mrs. Minnie Robertson :) Dinner will be served at Hotel Shel : CARMIXE BARTIILE EXTERTAINS THE LADIES' LITERARY CLUB WITH l\ILSICAL PROGRAl\I!; ( Cl w :c I- Literary Club met The Ladies' Tuesday afternoon at the home of ::\Irs. H. G. I" aye. The program was in charge of . Ir-. E. L. Stevenson, who gave a Ii e bi.-tory of ~Iendclssohn and Yerdi. Mr. Carmine Barrille, accomp nied b~ . Iiss Ruth Sgrenson, played ··The Spring Song" by :\Iendd · ohn --~Hserere" and Anvil Choru- · from Il Trorntore; also sever· l o ~r wn· fine selections. The topic f r the next meeting will be a Yakntine pro..:r m, the meeting to be in ch r!!e of .u . A. T. Field and ::\Irs. C. L. Chur ·hill and held at the home of :\Ir-. C. L Peifer. Q. How many .s hie dates are there on ich Easter can occur? A. B. J. A. There are 35, · e- e€n ~farch 22 and April '.?;';. Easter wit: r;o occur on April 25 again until the year ::: 3.::, pro,ided that it is not made a fixed da:e before that time under the proposed World ca endar. �1 'l'he principal address Wednc-, TO l"LANT TREES ALONG ?IE_ evening was given by Hon. Ed a u Osgood Brown. of Chicago. on · Th€ l~ \ Plan and Purpose of the L~ ague The trer planting com1 _ ,to E'nforce Peace." thE' Countv Federation ot \Y Judge Brown, in an addre•,-: that · held the close attention of the gath- Cluh, met at the hone o! - - ered women throughout, showed R. Hu1)hard Tuesday to lh . , _ .. , ., ., •= • how the League, to enforce P~ac-e. "·ork of beautifying the t BY MRS. A. 'L .r·r:ir:LD DELEGA1.!!. . had sought to carry the idea eight miles of West .:\Iic·hizan :ti'ROlVl OOI!:ANA C001'1't2' i tu 1the nation, throughout the four . . \" ~ FEDERA'I'J:Ot-l :~ years and mo:·e of the war, that at through Oceana count) 1)_ I ..,___ 1i its close the world should so ?'_2";ll1· ing trees, chrubs and flowe1 , I , . . , . . . ., ; ize for peace a:a to make a rep1t1t1f)n : roadside for the cnjoyn~ f Lt :rhe JH1ch1gan] oderat10n or \\ olu- \ of -su..:h a cataclysm. or one en·n I th . t .·,t. and 110 me folk• ens Cmos cu11ve11eu 111 Ha..c1e Cn,en:, .' n~o re terrible, impossible. ; ~--e 0_un. s. -. .. , .rebruary ltt-li:1-:t:U. .1::rncue. t.,~·ec.i>. ~ : -ow, he said, it is the task of th~ !IP~SR tlnough its bo1de1,-: 1hP Ut.lb women w0re unt11111g m tn~L • nation, and especially of the ne"·~y I' m1ttee are l\Iesdames EbH' (,.. H eliorts w mai,e ueiegaces ,uiu v,.,,, •. • enfranchised women, to help m hard Daisy DeYries, Hart: ~1 ors co1rnonaoie ,mu r1aPIJ) .. v~ spreading and pushiPl!; t_he ~lemand L . ·n Abbie Field Shelby: _ ery na11<1 were ev,<1e11ct:;:; or then I' that this -w orld 01·g-an17,at10n fo · Cv\ c '!, ' ' . cu.·uia1 weicome. '1.11e brne:;t or b~u_e peace shall become an accomplished DeLong Sands, ~enme Co:•.-n:ies ana cne mosG perreci or .u1a,an , fact. Pentwater, who, 111 the SJH'I '-u1_nm~1' days, ~°:~."w mucn to tne , That strong agitatioi:i and earnest pcct to go from the north I r ,,11:asuie o,r _o ur ~1oit. work for a law cr2atrng ~ :,.ta_te tl , th nd ask all fa 1me a 1.ne openmg session of the con- board of cem,orship or motwn pH.:- le sou . .· \·ention, 'l'uesaay evenmg, was most tures will be pushed dul'mg tlB to plant along the 1oad:;1dt ;w;pirin v. The gentlemen speake1s l year by our State Federnti<Jn seemc_d thereby be allowed one-fourth on bemg mwoauc~d. m t~r~ ad.- assured Af t er !lstening to Ik Ellis road tax. We ask all who \ aressed 1.ne clllb wo,r1en as .l!ello1\' 1 P. Ov erholtzer, Secretary of tne t t ·e etc to notifv ie Citizens." . . Sta . e Board of Censorship for 1no- n~ e i es, .. ., . · . _1us. Gertrude S. Martm, former tion pidures in Pensylvania, who af- mittee. Lets anse and make 1 ~can ot women at Corneil un:~ver- ter drpicting deplorable conditi••. ';; pike" a veritable 'Garden -0f Ed suy de11,:ere~ a~ auuress,, on .H.e~ 1 in th e picture indust ry _and_ outl!~cu1.:.,,,ruc(,ion m Educa1,1on._ 1:1 ou1 . ing the struggle now gomg rorwa1 d-1~ T • d.raa H .was rounct tna~ 100,IJU .. 0. oi I in th e. various states to secure such, 1 SHELBY BRANCH NEEDLE" 0 • our boys cou~d ne1ther react or cemor~hip, sl.10wed several reels o_f Jq )., J GUILD wnte. ·lhree-nrths or our zu,900,ouo "cm -outci" taken from a large vanA b. of the American . ·eed. 1 1 school children are educated m our • etv of iiictures that had been supran~ • . . _ rurnl 5cnoo1s, and oli% of our t_eacn- I pr·cs:-ed or expurgated in the s': a te, 1 work Gmld was or~amzed 1ast · 1. e:·.s baYe only completed ,the eig~ of Pennsylvani a. • day by ;\frs. A. T. Field at a meeh graue and a large perceni,age are· ' .:\Irs. Edith C. :M unger of Ha~·t, l1 held in the Congregational chur oelow 19 years of age. ln order to president of the State Audibon f-o- Tl G "Id h for its object the _. 1 _as have democracy in edw·':lt10n ,H ciety ancl chairman on bird con:- •''.'· Je m ;; . mu"'t not measure it in dvHars ana .-atio'n, in her report on hil'd "·o :·k ing of clothmg to the poor. _ T~ c en,;:,. . declared thac during the war t he membership in this organization '111e last speaker on t_h~ eve~m~'s I protection of birds, the nat!ona: is necessary to do only one thi progra111 was ~~lrs. Hor,01e \V1llsie, •conservers of food, became m01 e e,,h b mu ~t _ Jff ominent magazine writer and ed- j sential than ever. She declared. tha t every year eac 1~1em er , • tor 01 the 1Je1ineawr of JS ew _:i. orl, J. cats, perhaps the greatest enemies nate two new articles o~ cl?th ciry, ,rho delighted the audience of birds, are becoming more num er- which may include anythmg rn wnh her una_ssummg;humo1?us and I ous and the cat pToblem needs at- 11' e of wearing apparel for eloquent dellvery . .t-ler subJ ect W·a.,; t ention. "'l'he •average cat destroys rn . · Th .r ·:Child Welfare," but· she included, fif:y b irds a year." People who own I women or chrldrcn. . ere a in her address many saories of_ he!· ca•; .-;honld "l(eep the~ shut up _at dues, no fines, no meetmgs to a expenence as an author and edno. . ni!!'ht and feed them m the morn- ,IThe affairs of each branch arc h 'l'he speaker declared that expe_- , !ng." ' ·cl 11 , and th articles are ience had taught her the surest way Another enemy of the birds is the 1e_ 1oca .~ e s,:: • • w to realh American mothers is by~ red squirrel. Mrs. Munger also told tnbuted m the commumty m appealing through the childnm. of some recently enacted legislation I they are made. She ,t~ld of a two-_yea~· old baby. : which had been fostered by the I' Each member is requested to campaign that the Delmeawr had sportsmen of the s~ate, she 3:lleg~d, i~tl • articles to th.eir Director launched. It was !found that most 'j)J and was endangermg the bird h fe ~ ierr D 'h D mothers didn't know how to proper- ;,;i of Michigan. ·~ later than er_. 1 1 • On _ee_ly feed_ their babies, therefore ,ye I H. S. Earle adqressed the _conven- these articles will be on exhih1 are trpng to educa~e the wome~ m tion and resolutions endorsmg: the · The following officers ,\·err el studymg and helpmg their child- $30,000,000 good roads bond issue 1~ p . _ • c L. Churchill. 1 os. 1 ren. were adopted. It! 'irs. . . r. At the conclusion of Mrs. Willsie's A 'l'hrift Luncheon given in the i lst-Vice-Prcs.-.:\hss Gra~e ,o addres,:, .;\lrs. C. S. Gorsline cha:·m- Bat tle Creek Sanitarium Annex a..t ·. i 2nd-Vice-Pres.-1Irs. Emrel ingl-1 ,re~dered the beau~iful .:·A~·~ n_oon Thur-sday closed the conY <'ll· ', son. · .:\la1_a o, Bach-Gounod, with 110lm, t10n. S , M . F \V Kenned,·organ and piano obligato. 'l'hursday afternoon the del egates ~ ec Y-, rs. · · · 1'hm -day afternoon was gi.-en ~ were taken to (famp Custer, throu gh i Treas.-:\Irs R. E. Sho,verm oYer ro Public Health and Soeial t the hostess house, base ho~pi tal. p Con di ~icns. Mi~s J essie Ph e~ps, ~ and Roosevelt community hou~e. I ' r ~fr,:, A. 'l'. Fi PM ''" ill ad , p ro t -- _ of ·phys1ology at the .:\I1ch- asked the manager of the commnn- : PJ A at Hesrwrb. n!'xt ::lfontl , iga • : P Xormal said, "Plan good, ity house what h e thought the :-, a te · IIPr talk will he on the "Heal clean !"f ,: eation for vonr ~-:hool would eYentually do with the b uild- 1of Oceana Count,·· t hi d -·· Teach them ,to dance. an, l ing and he mid h e thought t h ey --, ·· pa.! - - tlance with your children." would tak e it over for a tu hereuF . Jeration heartily er:dorsed losis sanit arium. The location is -age - the bill t het all high and en. y~hing else ideal. : - haYing a popul ar ·on of _ ,000 employing a county ---·----"""""' ,.. oflicer--said ofncer to be a e physician. RE TOf THE 25TH CONVENTION < e, ii r a 1 Oll. . �t STATE FEDERATION HOLD 21ST ANNUAL MEETING AT CAPITAL CITY. rnany goo 1 11g;; - !10,re.-er. Friday's a - t•, rne as being the - o; the entire Fed_I - -i ·-Indmtrial ;;:chool k R ,:ew .. Chantonille" an un1 ubli-. C'd ~rory, read by the author. ID lowfd by address on Peace. :\Ir. Will Le.-ington comfort author of Rutledge Ride:- Alone, The :\Iichigan Federation of \Vomen's Clubs has receind a hearty welcome at :c\Iichigan's capital city in annual com·cntion this week. The conference at the club house Tuesday afternoon on ''Home~c-, onomics" conducted by i\Irs. l\Iinnie I Red Flrece and other~. Friday a·rernoo!1. Driw about the eity and t > }.iifhigan Agritultural College, In~JJf ·rion o' de}Jartrnent of Home Economie--. A. banquet rnllowed by program will be rendered the Faculty and Dean o: H•>me Eronom- 1\Icinto:-h, Allegan w~s yery ic I fiET INSTRUCTION l]LUBWOMEN AT LANSING ABOUT VOTINfi 1 , LADIES' LITERARY CLUB ARE INTERESTING THEMSELVES IN FRANCHISE RIGHTS The Ladle< Literary C'Jub , met at the home o~ :'.\IrE. . L. Peifer on Tue~day. ,Tanuary 21, with Mrs. Gibbs in the ehair. . Ir,. Field reported . ?.7.5. on hand to he used for pu, lie hrnlth wo k in Oceana county. A • r thP u-ual husines-;;: routinP, _r-- Hu-t<'d conducted the le-- ~ ,__ .rit>llo"' in a highly ably 3 . Delegate. ,helhy L. L. C. handled. \ S'he i:;aid co-operation is our r-.,--- -'---_.:c======--=='--grcatest need. There are 48 definiOCEANA COU~TY WOJU.~'S CLU--;i . :1rr. Elli >t:·- 1 e c:lrC' ,ras a .• tions of pure food, but what we FEDERA.TIO:\". r -.. •n~ fi • h. 'nany ways. need is safe food. 'rhe definition of Friday, June 30, a large gathering -. c pha-iz"d the impor"Home" from August number of the of club ladies held a picnic at Hart - ~- woman foting. It Pictorial ReYiew was giyen. "Home \ in the John Gurney park-a yearly !1~_- her P_:·i.-ilege but\ is the Index of CiYilization." social e,ent of federated clubs of 1- especially imporHome denlopcs ci.-ilfzation. Pub-\ Shelby, Pentwater and Hart. A very .l .-ote be cast this ~~c health conserYC.S it. CiYics uses~ pleasant feature of the meeting was the liquor interests the attendance of Mrs. F. S., Loomis, • , a petition signed The Represent:ative hall ,ms wry Mrs. W. B. °\\intern, Mrs. B. N. Somarture of light ,yine ta,:~cfuJJy clcr·o:·ated with palm:-, ers, Mrs. H. L. :\IcCallum, Mrs. A. E. smilax and white chrystanrnum,;. Mills, :\!rs. E, R. Lore and Mrs. Roy a,- electors, regishaOnr tlle vlatfonn hung two 7\Iichi- Mack of the Hespira woman's club, rnade not later than numbering fifty members, who are (an Hags and Old Glory. arurday previous to now considering the question of joinl\lrs. R. H. A:-hbaugh, PreD., :M. a: whirh citizens in1'. ,Y. C. gaw the formal opening. ing the federation. After dinner Mrs. - · A ne"· .Ja\\• has just A stropg anay of speaken: ,ra:; Frank Yerbeck of Pentwater, presi"·hereby women pre~c"t for the orcasion, ineluding dent of ,he club, extended greetings a ,y day, for village :I\lr:--. Persy Pr,1ny hacker. preside11t to all, e5pecially ,.elcoming the Hesh thP dllage rlerk and of the ~ati:mal :Fcd1 ration, LUJTL peria club. She also presented the elc-ction- with the D. Diddn-·on, Lieutenant Go.-erno1 subject of our national flower, which k. A den~orn,tra tion of sufferage ,:cn- is under con°ideration of the national d m full the timrr t a1v::ing the ,rornen occured federation of woman's clubs, asking ballot ~Y~,r!H•n Lieut. (-..oY. Dickimon de- an expr.:;.;;ion oi the clubs regarding folclin z of clared that :\lid1igan women will choosing the Laurel which is being .- were soon be granted the right to yote quite strongly endorsed by the nationt.o-te-- a d a mo,:t al federation. and h•>ld oflil'e. eame to a After some discussion the choosing Our national 111·e~ident wa~ greet· ed \\·ith on oration la:;ting ~e,- ra of t .e Laun,i -as voted down. ~rs. Fi;::ld, a prominent club lady )Ir- - _ T Fi ·l -. minute•. "h · came to u- with l .. r usual mr--a.!e of good h In or :::helby, ,~:;." a poem, "The Moun-! ('}o:,,ing lltr addre:;~ :-he ILI tain La rel,· -hich was very inter-\ t"le L:11lie,: Shi' a l;;o informally in be- I 3 o'clock, had · •-av. I would em 1 on esting. half of · "" clubs presented to the t ·he Club the . tar •• a d- ot ~,ery l -:rntiful state federation )Irs. C. B. \ man th ee" !d:-=. Inn--ti= . r~. --erbeck acknowledged inat~ and oncc•ntra:e. \Hl h t -an_, " 50 her acceptance "-c .ne~day e, enin!!' a arr said it " just what she had d was t••nde eel th" Feduat· long been t -. The fall meetben: b: ur "!!'OOcl '.!'lRY ing will be h" - a; Pentwater. and hi- '.!' adou:; wi' . rnu,:ie \\B- furni:;hed bY t ~I I RI l I 1)2.f �~ LITERARY CLUB MEN ARE fiUESTS ENTERTAIN ME OF LADIES CLUB H. :\I. Royal discussed "The P reciting its growth as a tor of information, declarin"' the printed page of to-day i clevelopment of the ancie1;t in · lions on stone tablets and the Ia parchment writings of later scri He spoke of Moses as the grea author of his age and of Benj Franklin as America's most di · guishecl editor and the man oi most outstanding genius in Ame · history. :\!rs. C. S. Harrison and :\Ir-. R. Royal furnished musical num :'IIrs. L. H. Spellman, -Mrs. E. Stevenson and }!rs. A. J. Rankin the committee for the evenin __ I LADIFB GIVE FEAST AND G~-- LITERARY CLUB EVENT GREATTLE..1\1:EN GIVE THE PROLY ENJOYED BY PARTICIGRAM p ANTS OF BOTH SEXES ')- \ l~ Probably one of the most enjo_···Gentlemen's evening," a feature able social events ·ever held in She - event in Shelby Ladies Literary Club bv was the Ladies Literary C lLJ annals at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Gentlemen's Evening, given las. C. L. Churchill Monday night .proved Tuesday night at the Masonic Hall. The ladies invited the men to par- an enjoyable affair and was attendtake of a most sumptuous banquet ed by a major portion of the club on condition that the latter furnish ilembers and their husbands or other the program and no one who was guests. f - rtunate enough to he present haw, The several hostesses had providThe Oc,eana County Fedei;at any hesitancy in saying that it wa~ ed a most delectable lunch and fur- Wornen'-s Clubs at there annual ·ome program that was furnished. nished the musical portion of the ing held a,t Hart, November The fact that none of the women program several men having been ,vent on record as endorsing and but very few of the men ,,itn scheduled for talks upon subjects of Tuberculosis movement o( the ta e. the exception of those who were to' · general interests and responded as take p~rt, knew the _nature of the, J f'}llows: The county president, endorsed b_ en.tertm:1ment, made 1t much more A S. Hinds discussed "The Process the Federation, has appointt>d ,erestmg. , L. k. ., d .b. . . · foll10wing committee to study Fo'lowing the banquef the tables. "~ ma mg escn mg:n ~'.11'1~c- health probl,ems. I\'Irs. A. T. Fi ere cleared awav and without any ' •r the process under the Imhahve '.His~ Psth,,.~ c:+ri>hhw, Mrs. A roduction F. E." David!;o-n appeai- and referendum provisions of the Peifer, Mrs. Dess~e Kerr, Mrs. Bea ra m woman's aHire to take charge . fichigan constitution,. explaining th · d' C 'I L"1terary that by the petition of 8 per cent of Ro SlleL):Bates, .llrs. Angeline r, 1th .., un_ hostess oJ a burlesque rrs. ,Estella Lan ee.ing which caused a riot of the electorate a law may be p;oposed 1 h ,,, ter for near1Y two l10urs. for the consideration of the Leaisla- Hart; :\!rs. Della Web'b, Mrs. h th • mong t e ?- ers w h. 0 . '.1 tt en d e ture and the people and that ~by a Fincher, Pe'ltwater; Mrs. Laura ook part 111 the achv1tJe. were . . . ' _ · Callum, Olive Chase, Hesperia . . L Royal, G. L. Runner, C. E.' proteS t mg petlbon by 0• pe: cent T_1e cooperation of women's chili th htel, :\Iuir Dick1e, George Fra- ·e, of_ e elect~rate al)y l~gislahw act i a strong asset in any campJi!!II e Tallant, C. S. Hanrison, Howa " 1th some cited exceph9n~ ~Ow.Vt. be and one disitinctly worth while ell ..\. T. Field, Ralph Plummer and Id fooperaiive untif a vote of the cu ing for Tuberculosis work. Rex R. Royal. All were becomi -· · le was taken . . ·· attired in costumes supplied b_ · . L. Churchill presented a very he club's modiste, G. L. Plummer · i r e ting paper on "Our Banking LADIES' LITERARY CLUB P and they were a scream from he en," outlinincr the deYelopment The Ladi•es' Literarv Club me .oes of their slipp?rs to the top o' f .\me,rican banking which this pa- the home of Mrs. A. _Hunter nn T ·he feathers on their hats. .. . . . . day afternoon to enJoy the club The regular ilterary club pro!!ram pe~ -' il. pnnt Ill an e~rl1 issue. / ty given by the South En,l i\ w.a- followed as closely as possible hon. Thos. Read, Lieut-Goveri'.'}r alt' memfbers., , nd included Roll Call, Reading of elect gave a short talk on '"The Prof. C~rmrne Barrile, acco 1 the 1·nutes papers on "\Yhat a ecutive Branch our Gon:rnrnem" Jed by Miss Rt)th Sorenson, o . ; , . especwl . reference to th.J func- Anna the prngrarn ,nth several st•le<- arned '\\.oman Ought to Know, ,, with :\lae Spellman sana verT ;\"oman·s Rights or the Relation of tions and duties of a State Executive. Jy, '"Tuck me to Sleep"' in in he Re,olutionary vYar to the home," Mr. Read stated that the chief essen- Kentucky Home.'' and respond d ·:Mo t .\nything." ~lso_ sever.a-I tial for a successful Executive was a an encore with '·Croon~ng." ical numbers, a rec1tahon and . A number of guessmg con• .·1. h a R oun d-rr a bl e a·rscus - goal supplJ of .common sense, an were interspersed throul!h t . d d d" t th · ~ the p I b"l"t o t'-e topic for the day, "Should a 1. 1 _Y_ 0 JU ge men . ; irec eir ~ram: Mrs. A._ 1:'· F:elcl a~d :\1Ls an': Dress be Considered in achv1hes. He also made reference liardm~r recc1 nng th:> prizes . . · - · t o th e genera 1 accep t ance o t tn e lltea Dav It bemcr the weekasked of .\r Commerctal World! " \\h1ch our President the c:: out many m~eresung that while the Governor bas no mernbers to pause a moment • ~md a wonderful display of direct voice in originating legi Jation- lent pra'.\-'cr in memory of the ~ary law. yet he is looked upon as the State's who fell on the battle field an t'n were thorough! - con- leader and responsible for legislath-c gratitude for those who retur : the ladies coul prepare action. l\Ir. Read spoke in generous following to s 'ute the flaf< and - rful suppe,r and the our national h•-mn. hraise of Governor-elect Groe beck I. c~ cr eam . .horoughly con"in ., uld get up a go and predicted a successful adminis- ah 11~ a.I 1 tlu h ·d 1· trat1·on pleas111g and t s1 es sa is. · held in the h that the occa Rev. R. E .Showt'r!lian discussed in _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ a feeling and forceful way, "The Church," dcscribin.:t its origin, mi sion and work a its positive p in the life of th :11e and state. aw I hx-1 I �~ FURTHER HEALTH DANCil-GPARTY -A BIG SUCCES~ COUNTY FEDERATION WOJIENS' i q '--. ~ CLUBS The County Federation of Womens' Clubs met in the Methodist Church in cmIMU~ITY D-~ TE PROVES TO Shelby, Friday November 10th, The. BE L'iTER~I~G A~D AP1 i ---morning session was taken up with' PREC'BTED ..ll'FAIR MICHIGA.'1 AGRICULTURAL COL.-, business and the following officers I ~ SPECIALIST TO VISIT OCE.- were elected for the ensuing year: She}by ha~ €nj yro a ;o-.d many notAXA COUNTY NOV. 14-15 '2 / . President, Mrs. Estelle Bates of,: able events Llw-in-; ::s half century Hart; 1st Vice-President, Mrs. Mar-, from the virgin :vre,• .: tields and or:\Iiss :\Iuriel Hopkins, Xutrition vel Ro)'.al ofh Shelby; 2nd :Vice-Presdi- chards and ci,'liza~:ou·s (;Omforts of Ho E . s Exten- dent, Miss C ase of Hespena; Recor - to-day. specl·a1i·st . . · , ·u. • •tmeth conom1 mg Secretary, Mrs. Eva Wood of 510 Few, i<f an)-. ha,e u more out~•. Wl nsi c rura 1 schools in Hart; Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. which our County - ·urse has weigh- Birdie Halstead of Pentwater;· stantliugly suc:ee,;~ful than rhe com111uned and measured the pupil:,. Treasurer, Mrs. Anna Flagg of Pent- i,b_y '.I'hanksgiYing parry a, rhe high sthool audi1t.ryr.inm la,;, Thur~-.la~· e11·enA lesson plan with roll call chart. water. ·1 b iug. w1 e sent once a month, one raking. Mrs. Field of Shelby , lso ga ,.e an The feature enent wa;; ,he dance ' care of each month in the school interesting report of tb• .rnalth cru-, J)arty in wh'ich nearly 300 people, of .Year. This plan will result in great- sade work done in this county in the this and adjoini'llg neighborhoods, took ly improwd health conditions for past year. . part in the g.rand nian:h. Xine\ty-six evc:y child in our :5chools. This. es Ti~e\~;:~~e;.~~~~- spl::;~ I couple hy actual count parrit.:ipated in proJect doe- not duphc~te. the work talked on Public Health and _Hygiene, the first u:d-vilne quadrille. of our Munty nurse 1t 1s supple- Mrs. Werle Sec'y., of Michigan anti··Jep"' Bbhee and hb Jazz Orchestr:i. mentary and will work hand in Tuberculosis Association outlined the furnished the mm,-ic and the famolus old with our _fodern Health crusade. work of the organizati~n and urged fiddler was the ad,ertisec;l premier atThe oudi e of Jes Jns includes sub- the buying of the Christmas seals, traction, but -he wa, e nnpel;etl to share jects a fol ow-: ( :'.'.Iilk a Growth also that communit-ies better help the the honors with ··_fa ... \'\"ho came t-o enand Lime f : _ · A Big Breakfast·, patients than one se~ home fr.om the joy the e,ent a, a ,nt><:ial :rnest. ;\Irs. · H e sa1"d th a t sevent y- ' Bi»bee recein,,l a r •,--ill:! weleomc (.3)Yegetab ~ : ., Rest·, (5) Eating sam·tonum. . in the .!eals; (6) Nutrition f1ve per cen t of th e cases d'1sch arge d , 1When introcluce<l ~ en~a:!ed . that are pronounced cured, succumb Jesti,it.ies to the ex .,e,- of a waltz and - Fruit: (S) Three Big· after being sent home, from lack of p:a,ying the pian -'--~h • "'h se,entyproper care. nine years ,.,1 I himself toMichigan has 35,000 tuberculosrs .a girl of six, - r and Post~ cases and only 1200 can be accomo-, eled the h· : . • dated at the sanitarium. Mrs. Margaret Temple Smith, retiring president of this district outlined ,ms a minue the aims and duties of the club Kathaleen }Ia. woman. . .Ames, Jean D The musical program. given by I moml, Rt1th 1Shelby-talent, was espec.~lly good. tin. These ,; The program consiste of group c-oachetl IJ, }1; • songs by the 1st and 6th graders, and half , f th;111 w solos by Mrs. Witlli'enbury and Mrs, .all in the the Tucker, also a qua tte by 4 Shelby I u. , ladies. They were accompanied by Louis Parsons, a · · ;h school student. WORK IN SGHOOLS . j a::rce::;. I I ~~n:0:-k::1 .. tf :\Ir'<. A. T. F lll. dinner party a• inc:ron. Y'i'edne)Ir-;. Lura Lu. i... :\fountain. Her h!,r high sclw I - E . 1''.die arnl )! - _ hon<>riug of Iron ' two of ~lrs. 0. Yheeln. .s g> :§ ·5 a:l ~ w z 1- 5 er: 1w Cl w I f- �O:\IMUNITY i\lEETI:'\G In: EXTENSION LE(BY PROF. REED .. , Literary O:ub of Sh... :...riounc e to 'the people of • • 1 the Womens Olu'b~ of t t rhey are planning an o u ent 'Whi<l'h they wish to " · ,. Uhl'b Community ~IN,a _ _ . ta l~e place Friday e,eni • r 11. 8 o'clock, in the COlll!Il Uy High Schoo Auditori um. !il h e a pu!l}:ic meeting enL.re·o a ll aDJd we •urge every ma_ ~-o!lla u and al ithe yc-ung peop.e n ,;et to 'Shelby th e e,ening of ll, ~ eumc antl •be ass ured that at : . le-<,pencd d ool"'S no rpaid tickets '. a.,;ked for. : J:::: 1:, an ex tension meeti11ts of the r;i,y of ~Iich igan and t o l>e fo r •o get one of these meetings, we ake it a big community affa:r. .... the town·,; bigge:st auditoriu m - ing no une cen t. , YOCR ~IEETIXG-an ex te n~ : ~ Cni,er sity to the folks -Out f nus and in the h v•mes a1:on 0 • :rt'{'t- gi,ing t.he , mall town i:·i, ilege of 11s teniru to the rers of ,the l;uiye rsi tiy of . <>xpe rts in their tine. ,Yomen of Slb,el'by belie,e _ e:'t'nting to you Prof. Thoma f the Political Science D ep·_ a Y.1e 1i r,t and third dh-i~ion:; of L. l'. under t_)le leadership of ~[r,-. U- Tuck('r entertained th e , ('eoud 1. •m,d.aly, en-ning, February 25 th. ,·a , a yer:v good attentlarn:e conn..:-, the !Jacl storm prerniliu•,; a t .\1111 ,ay to the brave soul, ,vell ' II 9cf::-s&rec1· _;rog1·ln on an orig-- ' - giYeu by ,}1esclame:, H arri , un.' l'l umhoff, Sage, Tucker. T oner r 1Yho impersonateLl th e ' ,·P ::;bters <jf P eakcYille in ' 1 :: ' and dramatic r ed m. Lil:h ,,as Yer:,, Yery ann ' · ::. c-"stumes were simply tan·al z. r: ~1te personal hits nry cle1·e1-. ..:- this, claintY' refreshments •·e-!l at tabl'es seating two ·1<·h, \Yho hewed their way to places Yia the "little red j The la:--t program· was on --Amelie-a I n lia n,:.'' It was ,-ery irn; trueri,e nn iuteresting. }Im. 1Y. D. .\.dam~ ::n, a tle,t::rip-tion of basketry and mat maki n:: and explained the man ner f wrn ,ing blanket,; and method~ of n:·in,g- and designing. at: REE CHEST CLINIC AT wr 4TER ll _-\. R€'€<.l speaks in ~luskego_ · <-f Tue. 11; that's why 1 There was an exhibit of India n h: , ~u<.:h a,s arrow heads. shell,:. I , ker~ of the :\'avajos, a Pern,ia n h k,·t inka, a Bolivian India n hlank nl--o a BoliYian poncho a•ncl a l :. l mats made by tile Hopi Indi, L .Arizona. Dr. ,Y. L. Griffin gave a talk " ·ill alm1y:,; be remembere d. H . ·-·~se-cl in a blanket with fe ath• _re,s, carrying a bow and L •h, c-lll'b in the Indian langn: _ Lewis Parsons then gan L . . . i of Indian mu,:ic a,nd p!ayc-cl ., napkm~ were emblema:1c dian ~ongs . ,!ors we love-reel. white }lrs. ..\.. T. Fiel,l ,::a Ye a rea lir. :: decora- titlerl '·..\. Ch ·rokee Song:· ht~.;e canop3· ~lrs. Geor::t' P orter pla•yed t·Yo l i Jin solos e1 ti l l Indian Lament, . ~Ir~. n. L. •· ithenbnry p :ayetl scheme·,. s>1n.:: r" , I ·i _..., song,;. The !·1 Y, ~ rising Yote of l:. :ri. J1 of t·he refreshment to e :.. • •i ng pa,rt in rhp • e \YllS ~lrs. V. E. Cooper, US· t::·••;,n :IIe~dames Field-, ~Iay, ~Ior~e ( IJr. \Y L ,r·?in, whose pu,.re11r , H -• .111. < , r!t'-< of the ~I. E . ch Heda acted as ch-air- , he clecoratinK_S?,WA1i\\~. ~ . /lll( l it wa .. a matte r of c. r for Shelby. _· " moth~r that Le for a t::oH'-iU en Clubs of the cu ,2. / : __ •1e declmetl to speak the whlt ~ in Shelroy tha t n-;; <.,:, _ uage. The Doct0r also en te ;....--ater, Hart, He,,-peria, _·e t ury and the ruraa clubs, and OPE. TO ALL RESID~'T::: ~ THE the Cfo'b with a song in the I COl~TY NEXT TIILRSD.!Y, 1 tongue which he learned in <:ll il di ne of you make th:s known JULY 29TH ' , ' , "'__ _ ;!e in •your com111unity? FREE CHEST CUNR -~mber the announce111ent: Prof. .A free chest clinic sponsored by the I ~ H Reed, at She}by High Free chest clinic at Hiirt on _ A .:.:rnrium, evening of Decem- Michigan Tuberculosis .issociation and ·c1ock p. m.; on "Business · the Oceana County Federation of Wom-1 day, Oct. 2, 1930, will be held p. _ y '- a n effort to make tlhe soc- en's Clubs will be held over Girard's , court room from 1 :00 until 5: r._: a nd spiritual life a sue- store, Pentwater, Thursday afternoon, ~ These clinics are free and any July 29th from 1 :30 to 5 :31">-> .Arrange- ,son who bas be«i referred by • _ • :o fill ,the big .Auditorium men ts for the clinic are in charge of family physician is especially -c-: _ - - = as on that splendid com- our county nurse, ~Iiss Gertrude Zic- kto come, also any others who - ~. when Jep Bisbee was 1 kert, R. X. and she will be assisted by themselves tiring too easily or : , • the officers of the Pentwater 1"foman·s weight, This is the best time of . h his fiddle. : year to have a check-up on your ::-. _. of you tel] som e one e ;:e, 1 Club and The Mother's Club. Dr. W. C. Reineking, superintendent ent chest endurance if you have eit . ville one tell an -:. r • .>me of the new Muskegon County Sanitor- lived witb a tuberculosis person o 'ium will be the examiner. once thought yourself infected. Tho, The clinic seeks to disco,er all in- wishing transportation please uotifY cipient cases of tuberculosis an to aid Mrs. A. 'I.'. Field. · ~hose who ha-re activ~ cases. It a.lso " rs......A,_T. Field. _'o not care t lS a_ part of a campaign of educat10n lhe many fri end!' of )lr. and- ili·, .~ "' sending bitJ leadrng to a more general knowledge ..\.nton F'ield wil'. re~ ,ice with them in hes so pla n of the disease. the arriYal at · heir home in Chicag l\frs. A . T. Field. April 26, of a Grandpa SiYing~~ Cl ub. _ y Ladies· :::. C!rnm. T. B. C - 0. was_ so plea~f'<.i - - .Le offered a jug C. F . W of cider to th <' - ger who brought I - - - -him the new, o. '6(. ., , / t:j I I PENT I �I I#) r COUNTY FEDERA'l'IOX )I.EETING -Y HALLOWE'EN PARTY MISS ML"'XIE BELD TELLS OF lIELD SA'ITRDAY. TRAYE!.S ABROAlJ ~ ' The annual meeting of the Oceana Memlbers . of the Ladi es Literary Miss Beld, p . -~ of the PentCounty Federation of Women's Clubs ·Club enjoy ed a unique and d elight- water h igh s.c::.oo . entertam ed the 3 was held in Hart, Saturday, November ful social event at the home of ),Irs. !Ladies Literary C. ub a nd their ' 19. Dinner was served in the :\I. E . T. Ford, Wednesday aft ern oon. The guests with all n: ot nt!r travch urch, where the meeting was held, su r r<mndings w er e made gay with els abroad la-: : ,:r, Al1 of us by the church ladies, grinning pumpkins, M ack cat.s and in our mi nds h p;ctured some Mrs. W. R. Alvord, president of the chodks of corn. t\. t 1 f h f , State Federation, delivered one of the , : _s pec r ~ orm E ;watter-fall, "!'eat CcS, omes 0 st00 ' most fnteresting and instructin add sentmel pornhng wi th out- our great men b .ory, lltera'l'ure '· dresses ever given before t he Feder- st retched gihoslily fin ger to t,he rooms and art but we fo it did not' ation. She urged the clubs to en'"orse about where wraps w er e to be laid. 1 measure h alfway :o me pictures the Health Crusade, to stand ba··k of • Mrs. Erwin Ander son opened the e we had fo rmed in our mi nds w hen · the County . ·urse, to look a te:; the I a'fternoon program and pre·sented Miss Beld ga,e us ·uch a vivid des' mother's pension and to co-ope· ate a n appropriate paper o n the history c ription of h er tra ·e,s and impreswith the ,:chooJ,:_ She coh., 1ended j of Hallowe' en. Club m runbers s,an1g , sions abroad. 1 the clubs verv highly for L ork to the tune of "The Old Oa·k en Aft er Vlisiiting ::-;-:.a;ara Falls and , they are doing in the cou11Q. • ~ I. 11r '[ rs. 111 , oore. 01 .t..ans1ng, w •. o ,., ac f Bucket" . . "Th e ·Pra nks of Hallowe'en;' ,l N ew York City h er itinerary fo_r the the head of the Health Cru,ad1 in ! F ive gir ls ifrom the 6th g r ade sang . trip included P.ar is, The Hague, Slichigan, explai11ed th e "o k ,n a, ver y sweetly " Gobli n ~Ian" and .E Brussels, Amsterdam and London. most pleasing maum,r. l "Hallow e'en." T he witch scenes t The sp eaker stated tha~ there was The singing by ~IrJ. Roy E\au;, of from ~Iadbeth were p l ayed by Mrs.~' no comparison between Oxfor~ Han, and . h,- . Withenbury, of Shel- •P hilo, Mr-s. ·C. L. Peifer and ),Iris. A. , and our great .\ he ns o!' the west. by, and the m. rur,1cntal selection by T. F ield. · She r eally could t unde;- tand how · the • l':-;,E.." • tildred and Doris Emus ~1rs. F . Kennedy served the gu ests I= students could acqui::e knowieuge and Juns: Rt nold ,ere greatly enthe grueQ from Shakespeare's caldin such old b ·:1gs. joyed all. The by o i••e e,l for the ensuing I ron, which proved conclu sively that ] On th e returr; ip ~1iss Bel d visyear ar e : •. i<:ent Dennison, we have no ·superstitious memb ers ited '\Yashing:o:, D. C, and she said Hart, P res id .. s. .J. R. Wylie, in our club . that no where - the continent did Shelby, Fi1 P resident; Mrs. Amid much merriment the oracle, 1 she see an~--- - _ more b eautiful Husband, H Second Vice Pres- ~lrs. Peifer wais consult,,:d in regard than Ol'i' o - ional capi<tol. ldent; _I \"ebb, Pentwater, to the hiddlen future and her H al- e Last p~i ay ' ernoon the officers rreasmer· zzie .Le"?s: Pe1;1t- · lowe·en pastimes indulged in w ith 11. and execut·n- d ,-;ere gu ests of R • Secietar y_, :\lrss ~- ·tisfjing results to all. 11 lthe Muske; an's Club, it be1 B orrespouamg SecjOlr 'he next m eeting ,-; il~ be held pi ing H ospH . The program etary. C XOTES .. _.. 1th 1Irs G. L. Runner next Tuesday e, w as oprned a musical treat L L' · · Cl b t t afternoon . _Irs, C. B T uck er wfll given by ac complished The Ln 1[ erarv . -~::,nn. Otir be G Lu Rme a ,give a repor t o f th e ..,c •_ :e F e d era-) musicians " ~"- rs. . . _. u nner, tion. E loved S<tate ~:. :-Irs. Dorian -;:oon w1:h 4-i m embers 1 :::;;;;:;:::=:::;;;:-==-=----~ '.) Russell of G::- Rapids was the p resent. H. Gardiner·, resigna~ -t.,. ,,, gues.. of ho-. --:- "' addressed the r ector Q..,; club·l women ... -ition a- pre · en · was,accep ed . ~Irs. A'.·'> L ::icu·a O importance of ,· · ror th· .. u her- e, A. J. Ran ··- ·as elected p-e i ' ent, Of~ c11n1cs club work .::- comm unity. Mrs. L. If. p .:.mner ht , i - res., 1c 1-losis Association n Shdby h Among the - thin~s 3Irs. a nd ~Irs. Tho: . Ford, 2nd , · e p r es. ' Thursday ma'king nL · climin:1ry · Rus -ell said the w orking ~lrs. C. E . Ellis wo ';:ed th e • , r angements fo r ~, g:rni_zati~~ ~ I · - ; of Amerielection '- nsking .all series of che" m cs m lne 1·c asked a 100 w ho voted to -egist er. A li 1ty. :s definiid_: ) C e:--hip. Her w omen who , oted will be " ·ent ablc and usu ll_y curable " ·· ed. closing t he Xational F ederation of . ·n<l in time . TbL chest ex a:nin 3 h earted Clubs. r fo n makes it possible fo r the c~u! ~Irs. Geor;e Frank e ra~ e . e !o be di~gnosed early. It is u r-= club with a beautiful sol<J . g tliat all who h a ve be en exp Jirs. C. B. Tucker gave a n: , Y fine ~\ through illness or death from t cleanse r epor: of he Feder ation ~ F ,·:::. It / culosis in the family, though . - J r seek in;. w as r'l- ri e and replete ;,.i .h the par,ently w el.l. to come to the C:: ~t :1.s a nd u n "'"'ide .::.e c,i wnrk th at · - being examination . The examiners, -~. >n be diffu coYered b , h..' F ~ ' eration. ~:.e al- be doctor~ !:to re capable we weet." so told · . her visit to our tate 1have 'hat, spec:.u trainin"' : The m~- ·-: ay will be The pr Ir.: i!u · : Flint and La This ex amination • w ith :\frs - will be The ! ·n.:; next Tuesda.· to every m an, ·w o man a~ gr am for :"• ~!rs. Tu "\\ith . fr . Elmer Sage. _I . ceana county .and fin a charge of Royal. G:- ce :\1. Rou se a ~ Christmas Seal money. er a nd Mr-· Thos. :\for e are chairn_e \,·ill be announced l ater Club day. and through the local pa Our ebb officers and county nurse Jliss Ger t.· rd are cordfally in•:· and ~Irs ...\. T . Field ,yi!l t hl.' gue b of the :\Iuske;!'r ly associated in <the \\·ork ·Cl b. Frilhy afternoon . . . l I I , r · . y • , I I j •• 1 0 I �THANKSGIVING PROGR.UI LITERARY CLl,'B eetdng of the Ladie, L. · s held Oetober 6th. ~ president, i\lrs. C". B e a short address, n-e: ;•resident, i\111s. E. R. .:": . ',m,iness session we enj -_usical pi;ogr-am, "·hkh i · ~ ,nz by little Beth Guthr'. ,soLo,s by i\lrs. iY irhe · ompaniied by Lewis )The Ladies Literary Club met at e home of Mr,s. IH. W. Ogden. The • :::ram was under the direction of :-.: Leonard Atwater, 1lrs. C. L. er and Mrs. C. B. Tucker. ~Iiss HEALTH CARE URGED J. BY COUNTY NURSE )q , Organization is Backing Move to Raise the Standard of Motion Pictures Spearman delighted the club Mrs. A. J. Rankin presided at the :wo vooal solos, "Down the meeting of the Ladies 'Literary Club of Dreams, for You.·• and "A held Tuesday at the home of Mrs. F. House of Shadow~.'' ~Iiss E Davidson. Members of the organ. ton was at the ~.rnno. ;1:s. , iz~tion are taking a lively intere t read ~ i:iap~r on The p1~- in raising the standard of motion ... nksgiv1~g' also the Gm- "pictures, ·working for the passage ~ -:-oclamat10n. . ~ the Sheppard-Towner bill and pe E .. zabetlh Taylor ":~o 15 _an _l: tioqiJl½g our . senator pnd represe~ · ery unusual_ prom1~e ~la~ ed IV tive not to endorse capital pun -· !rn's "Sprmg Song' and . , . ,, ~I h . ment. d.J.Se Capnc~.. · uc_ . '' a: . ~Iiss Esther Strelblow outlin ed he Tban~~g1vrng spu:it ~: program of the Deparrtmer-t Tuer. - "The Spmt of Thanksgn:- Health under the Sheppard-To II. :u. n ~·al g-aye a rnJ;, r •. ;.y Mrs. Tuciker. Refre~h- law. Thi's program includes the ·ile11t,. tdliug- u~ thl'ir 1, , - ,mE-,hing ('oneernin;: rherrL ,;_,-e served and our ladies vision ,o,f the state into five puh i _ n {>Uj 1yld a ,Solo Ii:, ::Slr, e committee for the very < health nursing districts with a resid, •· rie. . ing nursing direcJtor in each dish:; ~t · ·: - of the former pre~iden·, ng notes our club Journal- who a'ssists and advises public health . \Yylie took up the w red to mention ithe two very I nurses and carries on special work f t!L••e early day;s, olos rendered by ::\Irs. C. in promoting the hygiene of infan-er history of Shelhy and Rev. S. Vaughan at cy and maternity. I ,. A. A. LL>1yis a1l'J e-enin,g meeting !Beginning April first a permane P '.o, Mrs Sage, and Mrs. mother and baby health clinic wi ;:;.d the ehairman directing be conducted in Shelby one day in al Christmas Seaf sale. each wee ·. ~Iiss Charlotte, Ludingc. ub has been asked' to furn- to Health Xurse for this district e range ia•nd dishes, for The 1 \\i a. ist our county nurse in or,• iug papc,r from i\11~ . ..i. T. itv kitchen in the new ~ -.-zing. A physician will be in at. !'t'ad by i\Irs. H. i\I. R":- • Luilddnig. Our president .,1--.. ~e-d nee and all children of preO B. mummer read us an i · ., requests that every me c ool age under seven, will be :->er ,o n i\luscle ~h ,al , . -e_ent next Tuesday to vo':e ·eighed and measured and advis~ ~ ~ne by i\Irs. Withe .. __ ·ven in regard to physical defect . ! las t bnt not le,1~- ~ - · O r chili members will he asked ~o :! pape.r rood to u, help the committee. ·:n concerning tht' ::\Iiss Streblow heartily comme ed our Parent-Teachers' associ in their good work for the p · - ~ -- - - -- --m_..i.:~~::__::;,;.:.:__ _ _~ -- - -- -..........1.I tion of health.• Thiis 'Was de ":he board of supervisor- oi Oceana , straited in the comparison of re Coun y appropr iated at its October meet- ' from the year previous in the e in .:I.800 to be used in employing a coun- ination of our school children. t\· nurse. The medical a ·sociation of the Mrs. G. ,L . Runner prepared a c·oun ty had been back oi the move for the employment of a county nurs e an d er on U. S. c:,ics which dealt • ·• -(U,P.)-Irving Be::Jl had bee n assisted by the 1fichigan Tub er- the executive department, the pr culosis Association. Following the action dent and his duties and the cab· • ursday that he would oi the supervisors the med ical assoc iation and its drnties. :::-;-alties from his song Yoted to extend to Mr. T. J. Werle an Subjects for ne,:t year's w _ 3'.ess America," to a express ion of their appreciation for his were discussed: Get out to v :o be used for youth work in helpin$., to secur;_ _th coun y 'Cnited States History, Good Roa um. / 744_,$- ~7 . :-:-anizations to benefi• · Hospi1tality Day and Armistice Da.- •rust were the Boy .-\ death study recently comple!ed in 1frs. A. S. Hinds and Mrs. J. R. and the G:.:-. Oceana county showed that from the yea r An1erica. 9 .i to 1924, there were 118 deaths whos e ·wylie completed the program witJ-1 ::nposed the song ··.:1own cause was tuberculosis, while in articles on Pearls and Silks. he was in the a.--:::i _•• .!" other deaths the probable cause was · At the next meeting to be held at _ unpublished :uberculosis. Of those who are known to - ·hen, it has so·:: ~ · · haye died of tuberculosis 35 ·were childre n the home of 1Irs . .T. ''"· Jack'-on, betwee n the ages of 8 and 16 :,·ears. 'frs. V. _i:;: _ Coop r .. frs. 0. E. E:rwf"r "'ke and ~Irs. R. Counting again only the known :i.:ber- ·o Royalties on dBlessAmerica' l-outh Groups I culosis deaths, these figure· mean :ha: in Oceana county for th e pas ten ~-ea·; on an average of one person e,ery . -· - :,3:~ died of tuberculosis, a c:.:~ab e d = -e :r taken in time. O'""flm. P..oU C i~ht tive depa •neut. Di~ct ed hy .the �cheese or r Mr. Cooper's chairts, . cake or dou TO THE SHELBY LITERARY CLUB ·which certainly did duty at so maD.l'.. ially fond of su:~,-.. "Truth is stonger than fiction" is an town .affairs_, kn: thes,e inared ie ad,age oft expressed. But progress 1s the word, yo~ O'Wllioc d .. " _,_ We find this hard to quite believe, and Club work's on the g ~ e sueL m =e though given "acid test." With methods that ·will "carry Oil>; cake, whic The troub le is-we can't quite tell through very "safe and _sane." container of c the differeil'ce you s,ee, Our own State Feder:ation me~ or tr.ee. Suet o e :nay a'1s'o ib'e And often fiction seems the truth and next time, her:e, a~ t~s Hom~• tied onto tree e- : fasten sevH~il~ a! 0 bfruth starts out 'T~~!t b;ou ~:i_l wei , curely :ffor h::\Ir. G ttd: Bluejay may intact from ::\lrs. So and So, carny o 4, e "' or one meal. But when you see her 1 farther on, It· is hard to e · ·e :' e economic you oa,u not help but lrnow : lValue -of our b:, - b m we 'know She's de,iated lfrom the path, or else , . th/at th'e y 'add m c· our j.oy of we have them mixed. . living by their bea and "Ood A1Jd whether tr~th or fict10n-our i cheer. " ideas aren't qmte fixed, } ·____ iLetis And so we vouch for this, our tale; : i 'twas started very straight GOOD 1DONE BY OUR FEATHERED , But as to when, and why ,an how,ti INHABITANTS IS IN.Iicbigan we are not h ere to state. ~ . CALC(:ABLE Society. I %~~iI~~~ ~;f1~~~~~-an LET'S FEED THE BIRDS ,u 1 .I. -•"-"""• y - · ,\Ve chanced to fi nd _one winter day, f Our Sltate Cons-erV'ation [)epalrt-------------tion a seer so wrY w1se I ment Izaak W~lt Le d \Yho told us many wondrous things 1~f • !,cf . ' · o~ . a,gue an l Heads State Bird idth quite hid from common eyes. ~~,chroan Aud-olbon Somelty h!ave aU . phy He deh ·es i n past and future lore, !omed forces to urg,e upon our !PeoSociety and this is just a bit 1; ple ,t he ,greiaJt need of feeding our :,...____________,hng, Of that behind. a nd that to come- · winter !birds. fo r there·_ no end to it. !Snow ;tia,s come unusually earl1y 'as SlX In nineteen J::innd red twenty-two, the' a nd in s;ome par-ts of the s'late sleet Shelby L L c. . ~ st~rms h 1ave s_wep~ Jthe count_ry re•er.e Is famous a.s a m all town club m pe-atedly makmg rt -almost 1mposvith this great wo-ld can be, J sible for lthe !birds to get at rwhat It stands for a the very best for j fo od might otherrwise ibe o'btaina'ble. , :ies, people anj "or: town. : The fe athered friends •th,a't re~ NS. The men_ 01!Ce red_a burlesque and .I main with us throuah the ,Jon.er "w·n0 1 they did 1' p qui te brown. . ,, o The - madamized themselves so well ter of our discontent, are of two :ws in} dre - a- . an ners too, i classes-weed seed eaters and iin- : "'Twere w o. ·en years of peaceful s,ect eater s, and they require differnal life..- one _Je. ling'ring view, ent foods. rve Tl).eir bloo a nd their shortThe weed seed eaters are the f rowth. s-the males donned 1. quail ('b obwhite), p arrows (of .die ,>0th w1 ace. h. h th k. d " But mo ll, t h ey did excell, in,":' rc ere ~r~ many ·m s ,u epowderi . ,,, he face. s1qes the . English _sp.n-row), the~ got Their ~ a:;, - - were the latest cr,aze, I\ m. osit va1ualble of which are the tree j th~ir ro - ped s~ockin g . t oo, s p'arraw:s, estimalted to eat 875 fans · -to,. Their ha: ·e-e th mg~ of beauty, 6f weed seeds in the sta te each year; J!e. and the ~- ~-e· exc eedmg :i.ew. junrc!,O.S, snowlbirds and finches, The'• so,. Their p ap er- read befor e • e Cub,: ne-:vly-acq~ircd game bird, t~e , ""'''<'.'iiii::'i\,'i! were Ye n·. verv wi •e. C~mese rmg-necked p h easant, 1s You might ·ha,e ·:1.ought so e _ ·o- said to ·e at 'bo<th weed seeds and in- . mons w e e he,e in female "' ' . e. ·ec ts. For these birds, sweepingis old Taeir parliamer:•ary prac~ice"' w c::-e from barn, · granary and produce ::\Irs. Edi th r. oh, so much like ushou ·e cracked rcorn a nd all 1dnds And then to. be more femin· ne. • e: l of se;ds and crumbs be most : K alam azoo. :.i: E.J_ith set bro'b:e up 1., a fu ss, t bl , .d 1 . _ f f d : C. Mu nger of H - elec,ed 1 The RoYal n ndates from the ir . ep a e .. -"-~ ea _v; a:1, 0 e~ - . presi d ent of " -ubon :led could ·har dly quell the " Ta- _ e m g bobwhite 1s to !bwltl an India n ~?ciety a t th'- a 1011 at It's just lik e ,...-omen, isn't it, • b. :i.k t tt.-pce of poles or corn stalks, w ith- 'h.al_am~zoo ;ncersNas ...\rt hur up in a ja gle ? . ~ out leaving any real doorway into a r~.- . F 11: st ~ :-econrl · II· ·f • • D. A JO .~ ma. •erp· • i ece 1·t w a -·• e ·n1: < 1·t , an d th en scatterrng , oo d into rt. vi ce}fooie·, p res i-der· H ,tings, agarn w1ch pleasure, . . This arran gement provides she.ter ,S ou th L yon - ea surer.h d Abou~ those cro'\\:d ed arch ,e- w .th ~, as weH as feed in,,.O place . ·b ru h p·les ' }Iiss Gene, - s.lanti; a th err YerY p r ec10us trea ·• re I' th • d • memb er s of mmi• d 1 an _e-Yr ry te e, Pr of. T . · : a 1so men e ·ame neec. ~ Tpsi-an But pre·to '. . meteen twe .. _ :_ht,: farm hould have a bru·h Ile o r Janti : ::\Iiss M f .. Bigfate ~ -all thrh ·es two lelft for this purpo, e. Rapids, W il KS Ol1 nd two hundred ~er , Our insect eaters are c a E e nry S ju t a s e a you·re ali ve; nuthatches downy and h:u -------.. .ne n <': ;,,· C ub Home grace- - e of peckerrs b~own ; reeper, Shelby busy streets . ' . \Yhere ·one is · fed on men , Jays. 1'..'fost of these ?rrd and other kinds of ,eats. trunk hunt,ers and ',nll co It long ,ago outgrew the h o. lar!y to a 'tree or pot tha _. a feeding ls!tation -0f by pro with a lbeef bone ,villi sue or a fresh pork rind, naile enou,g h so that dogs or not gel!: them. These birds l t 1 ''"ill n~ l pad �PROTECT ·oJ\1EN WOU DFLOWER 1 The County Federation ot' 1\" u: a Clubs met at th_e Congregatio.-. Church for an all day session ____ ____ Friday. The morning was gh e:. C :-B • :.\IEN TAKE ACTIOX TO COL-XTY FEDERATIOX OF WO:\!- over to business of the organiz 2 •• _ HIBIT COMMERCIALIZIXG and the following officers elec:e..: f - "ATURE'S BEAUTIES E. ··s CLUB HOLD IXTERESTthe ensuing year: ____ L\G SESSION AT SHELBY President, Mrs. Anna Flagg, P e-·ecent meetimg of the Oceana ---water. Fe deration o'f CJu:f)s held at n F • ' ay the Oceana County F ed- iiii 1st Vice-President, }Irs. :\fcCa She y . Friday, Nov. 18th, a .plea for . of 'i\'IQmen's Clubs met at the~ Hesperia. !he wil ~ flowers w~s made, with _th e i :} ..:. E. church. A very fine~~ 2nd Vice-President, }Irs. At WE· r r u t Uiat a o~mrnitte~ was appomt-; ;ro o f club women from all parts -1 ~. helby. . ed to _c_o nunumcatc with our repre- : of e county wer,e present. :.\Irs. Recordmg Secretary, :\Irs. F!o ~sent a t11 e to take the necessary steps ~G G H f S ._ 1 Dayharsh, Hart. O to stop the commercialization of our; · · ~nter ' t. ~ohns, PresHt~nt , Corresponding - Secretary. natural resources. ,Mrs. Elizabeth ~ : • e ,ate Federation, garn a bnef :3arles, Pentwater. Yerbe ck of iPentwater, Mrs. Edith :h~ ory of the clu!b movement in this Treasurer, Mrs.' Lomba-rd, H~:.\fu n,;er of Ha,rt and-Mrs. Edith Bus- ; COYn,ry. Sev,e,ral local speakers In the afternoon the meeti::;; kirk of She'lhy make . up the com- . we : .c:uded in the program. :.\Irs. called to order by the Presider· . _ rnittee. A meeting olf this commit-::\ ·, :e Cornell gave a splendid re- Estelle Bates. Invocation give!l tee_ was held ,at the Ver.beck Tavern, i p . 0 • the BfonniaI National Fed- Jtev. Holman. Fnda,y when !Mrs. Verbeck was; e,ahon illt'eti:ng and Miss •Gertrude · The following good program w hostess to her gues'ts at a •l unc'heon .. z· kert _ fi h , given: Vocal duet, Miss :\Iildre1 :.\Irs. Ann Fllagg, president of the; ic '. · g,n e a ne ~eport on t _e Evans and :\Irs. Draft Federation was present. A1 this: C ' _Seal wa~k for tth,e Anh- by Mrs. Rollins. meeting a motion was made an<l j Ti.l'lercu_o·is campalgn. Report of the State Federatio carried t!hat "A communication be : e ·e- al very important suhj,ects M:rs. Munger. sent to every organized group of w re d- cussed, including the Child Vocal solos, :.\Iiss Mildred Evans w omen in Ocea~.a county ,urging ' Lctbor .\mendrn.ent and appropr. iation Miss. Strebiow read the report 0 he~ to use their utmost influence I ior -hc·phcrd-Towner hill, both Mrs. F1e!d. of Shelby, who was cha!.-t o di -coura_ge the wanton picking of J: h . wiH come np in the ·next m~n of die anti-tuberculosis con:n ure•~ wild flowers, vines, shrubs 5 f th stat 1 . 1 t Th mittee and had charge of seliing - young evergreens and to ab- L ' • • e e cgis a ure. . e seals, the money which will be used OUTLA ·-" -_AR I I r 1 I n, went on reco~d as m r fo1: !ree ~ental work among school th~ Outlawry ,of V. ar. }!rs. cb?laren m our county next year. F • ..!g of Pentwater was re.u 5 . Pfiefer was elected chairman President of the County Fe f - committee for next year. =ne ladies were very much disapCLUBS g f the most important a ,merl because the State President . E,, i e'l :s of the day w.as the or,,. . ~ ~ !rs. Dorian Russell, of Grand Ra~ County Federat10n of~ 'zation 0 , the Oceana County L s, who had an important part on C:ubs met at Shelby, Fridav ~ f W ' V t ·th th f the program, did not attend. ~~~""!""T • -1th A good tt d · .o men o ers w1 c o, ~ . a en ance :'i i· offir ~- . ,,.;..._ __ --'"'=-'""'-.o f~om Shelby, Hart, Pent- § u. _ . • " . . • :.\IRS FIELD TRUSTEE OF !)<::rt~, and South Shelby, : p c .dent, :.\ks. Edith C. . fun ::-er. , MICH. TUBERCULOSIS :heir various clubs. A fine : Hart. . ti :Hrs. Abba Fiel(l of Shelby, wh - given consisting of mus-.: I;irst Yi ce Pl'esident, :\Ir· . Ehza- (' been for some years aeti•ve in ::IIichi~ ~::: and talks by local club §be th Yerbeck, iP,entwah:r. : Tuberculosis work. has just rec- iv Second Vice President, :\Irs . \Y. D. i notice from Exec-ut ive Secretarv Th st ~_cre mg address was g!,- :a\clams, Shellb y. .T. Werle, of her ,-election as a ee G. Hunter, of St. Johns, : S ·t· . Lu L - Sh .:eration PresidenL Tee ; eci,e ar3,, .nrs. U C'.\ erman, , of the l\Iicbigan Tulier culosis A~, 0< · . Ent on record as be;n2: in ; Hart. / tion, the same having been m,de · :: l}eace, the Child i.;00 r Treasurer, :VIrs. E. R. Sage, Shel- 1 the annual meeting of the associa 1 --c:"erd-Towner Act. aI!d ) y. at the ,vmiam H . :\Ia:,bnry Sana · r- : .,,ild flowers. A :eague T.hc object of .this iLeaguP is to ium, Northville. on lfeclnesclay, Se. -:ers for Oceana Co · ·y t r ain women in conscientious and 20· - with Mrs. Munger as inte-lligent clitizcnship. This lea;ue Yosemite Valley was named by will become a member O:f the Stat e soldiers pursuing Yosemite Indians Le:igue of Women Voters and will jin 1851. :J monthly meetings, ..._-_.,.1,_--_-.""--;.:::....=·-:::c~~---------:~ c-ker HE record of·the "·orld for good health would be held by the Unite<l - ~ €:'.-Mrs. Iva J\Ii;L. States if it weren't fo r the troublesome matter of measles, accord-::J:rs. Eva Wood. ing to the latest report of the Health Committee of th e League of Xations. -.Jrs. Avis . Sarles. ~ara Lombard. To Palestine, ho,Ye,-er. ::::o tlw honors for rcducti L " in disease. particuState Federation-:\Irs. lal'ly malaria feyer. H ealth prn 1lt:>ms in that hist, 1ie country are com• ely p rohibit the ·n gs for sale. gathering of F ,d r fav _ _ .\n I ER_ ELECTED AT COUXTY; ele ED.ERJ.TION OF WOMEN'S ~ er 1 __:===~====---- 1 . . ! Tru, , -----= - ·- · - - -- T ___,.,____ plicated by the horde, of pil!!i-im ,-. constantly c:ro::;»ing the borders. and the hundred thousand nomadi B erlouins that ate re koned a part of the shifting population of P ale , · e �iA mo~;t enjoya!ble p.1I1t c\f ,the pro - , gram wa·s the m.usic furn!shcd JJIY an 1 I • o ~ ... orches>tra orr thirteen pieces, con•' •s1istirng ,of Harry Sorenson, Russell r IH<1:y1ton, Roy Heald, Jr., John RianI • kin and 111iss Rutih P<lumrne,,. viol'ins; A. R. 1Hca1d, ba•ss horn; Roy 11foore, ' AfN~AL GENTLEI.VIE...~'S EVENING; lhass saxarphone; •C. B. Tucker, C. L. -,. \\ AS THE USUAL ENJOY~ 1Ohuric1hi-lil, Jr., iC melody s•axafp;honcs; I AB1,E EVENT ,: 1Geor,ge Franke, tron.hone; Hulbert•· . ;, Demin,g, corne,t; Lewis Parsons, pi-, Another: "Gen,flemens' BYenrn1g"~ ! anist. tLew'is Parsons and Ria~,ph was happ1~y o:bserved .by the Sheliby~' Plummer also rendered a ,piano due•t 1 1 1La:1'les Literary ~'lu b on Tuesd_ay eiv- :; Jand R-usse,U !Hayton a YloUn soJo. e~mg. The affa1_r '\':as ,held rn t~e, 1 The affair .reflected crcd1t upon ·h11gh school aucMonum and .agarn ,; .tihe mernlbers o'f the Cluib and \\iJs ovdenced the gre:at value of ,thiis • -111!!,hly a[)pre.ci'ated iby the<ir cruests. commodious stru·cture to the com- '. ~ "' munity. j LADIES' LITERARY CLUB •Be~utifullv tltcorated 1, bles run- · ELECT OFFICERS ning diago~ally cross the room i Another year has p assed and comfro,m corner t, corner. with four pleted 'the cycle of thirty-one sueaced in the trinn- cess'f ul years of th e Ladies' Literary pro, ided places Club. ln accordance with the opening • le.:ora,tivc sC"b PlC sentiment of our president, Mrs. A. f ·r, i hing ]1ght for A. Lewis, our club m emibers have , d C b b r,"ny ,red .candles, ma e the lu' y ear one 1ong to e I r .! ret Fuller's de- r emembered because of the faithful• L vou have kno,w- n ess of each chai r man a nd members :i6ht their candles of committees. nt H.'' Th e officers fo r the year are as '" wa&ters, efficiently follow s : , ·were a .s-core cf President-11iss Etta Ga rdiner. tout 1as 1preMy as First Yice-Pres.- 1Irs. A. J. Ranrs a s,c.ore or so ·ere cos<tume,d in kin. ·n~ with the red 2nd Vice-P res .-. Ir:. L. B. Plum-. ff ct. mer. , Sec'y and Treas.-11rs. J. E . Harand \ rison. Journalist- :\frs. A. T. F:ield. De1legate- Miss Etta Gardiner. Alternate_,Mrs. A. J. Rank in. Executive Board-11rs. H. 11. Roy- !. L L C MEMBERS I ENTERTAIN MEN: •I I .\RY CLI;B..l ·112: of the L. L. - last week Tuesr of l\fears fa,o Yl'histling solos h enjoyed. C. at the ,,. : 1 ,goodness f Being ";e liad!ies ha<l _'IJ·ze I the m n ti:onomical pref r nee. The ary 1111~,1:c of he e:nus homo e morC' kick out of a nice ju.ic~ of roast be f .•.-i'h mashed p anrl brown _-_ \"Y than he ,:: ,of the ·whol; Fr~nch alph, tcred oy_~r ;c, " .d crested hi. ,Followin::: the sup-per th£ -ing program ~ , present: r dance nun x-r b.- KatihlYn • 'anc,logu~ by ~ r:-;. In \\'it :barlt-0ne h rn olo ...\.. H. rC'aclin:::. fr . ,T. C. Simmon ceding lhL fir '. numi:;cr wa n trodu!ci:on . nt and followin'.! ,:,·ere a mm1bcr cif games d". · to app2a1 ,more to t:he 1r:lsi•bi ·.\· t -to ,U1e mcnt-ali~_,, complex • • a kalc1do,-eup 1 work and acl"•' much of the 1Jt' reflection. Sped I uiou was made of those out~i le r P lub membership who have entertained wit~ mus!c, drills and dramatic: num e ,, mcludmg outside spenkers who I a,e always been an inspiration an I ed 11catioual uplift. The succC'ss of tlte year,- r1rograms has been largely dne M the efficient and loyal support of the cormnittee who had . it in charge. 'l.'he amount of ci,ic work done for the community is m1prececlent in the · history of the clul1, there being approximately :<300.00 made and donated · for that pnrpo,e rlurin::- the l_ a "t fiscal. year. After thP hn,iue " ,e,,ion a delicious ls pot Inck "11 per wa~ ser,ed in which 5 a dc,lightfl l f w- lip nud joy w:rn n at o,er the teacups. ~ 'l'rnly thi, n a year of good ': friends. g-ood r new members and i real acti.e d rk. · j l ..J ..J ..,., 0 0 ~ z: :i: , 0 ~ :z: ..... .... ~ ~ .::; :0... ~ l~~ \-~J /-(_l:~r-\ '< )lichigan's and most unive rsally woman, has by no t in t h e affail'S 1 C:Jlitp;rn,y. el;: has seen her .,;ual . �-- ~ ORGANIZED _..,. -~ -~ • · - - - ~ LADIES' LITERARY CLDl - ---=-., L~L\DIES STAGE It ;;·as ver .r gratifying t n all ,nnwd to note the splencli cl interest ' • nifes t in club activities liy the la rge tenda nce Tuesday afternoon. The pi·. ·'Chilcl Welfare·• was in charge i _J,·s. A . T . Field. '!.'he latter· made L. L. C. FOURTH DIVISION ENTER·e,.- rema rks on the work of that TATh'ED CLUB WITH SOUTHr ment. then, in a pleasing manERN ATMOSPHERE r in·roch1~ecl our County School Comner. :-.nss Angeline Landon, who The Fourth D ivision of t h e L . L . on "Rural School Problems," en ter ta ined the other clivisions at th ~~• -ording to her synop;sis cover- club rooms, Thursday evening, Apr - allout all the territory in onr 8th. A wa rm "souther n " atmospbe - ;ile so many from rural h om es p erva ded the place from the time t ,v n schools. entered a nd colored mam my,; at t L.n nity is no better than its door made one f eel a t home. , :, . "'eak spots in the fabric The processional notes were • n or home are weakn e:-:ses in by one of their company and a I·"' themselves. To loca te the of colored comedians mai'ched t es in om· county wher e platform clad in the mo:;t specta - • ,r educating boys and girls costumes possible to imagine. Mrs. Edith C. Munger 1uate, and find some way to A play in two scenes was enact , • ,r the d eficien cy is pa rt of ·Scene I - Vocal music, recita ti Michigan Conservation Council ,ii,;sioner 's job. dancing, cleverly conjured punf-, wh \~Tide-spread interest aroused b\- · , ·e r eserves 5 per cent of its were all very funny . huge meeting ca ll ed, Decembe;., . 1011ey now , to llelp supply the Scene II- "The Wedding." 1924, by State Department to dis·,ool;,; with fund s t o this end .. etly written by :-.Irs . Ada Runner. cuss better conservation policies. T i,;er ndvoeated eon soliclated ceremony was very impressive, fo l . •t ,'",l sho,•·er· of present , · F ollowing July smaller representa-, ' " S- frank to Ra,Y the one e d b Y th e 11s t1nl ' • • G I school of ,Yhich there are . eluding the '•rolling pin" so n ece, tl\'e group met at · ull Lake to pla!l ! )trnty are not failures. The nmYada ys i n the martial realm. permanen t orga nization. _ t he ~-otmg people they pro- w hoie affail from :;tart to rl'u ish " , epte mber 9 rep resentatives stat e- · , . e evidence. I "scream.'' A ,- t he curtain dropped t e wide ed uca tional, professional, busi, J ndon's addre,;s was g-iven ~o ! gu e:-t;; ·w.ere a ll invited to partake of ne s. social a nd phi lanthropic L .ingly and with such dis- Dinah', wedding cake which was sen·g roups met La,nsing, organized 3.. -- ne could not fail to a l,,-orb e•l with coffee in railroad style. :\Iichii;ran Cons~rvat ion Council an.cl ~ · l · aings said. . Darin_ the march for refreshments elected :\Ir-. Edith C. Munger, prest . dr .. matization was giYen h~- tile ir ·rolor ed" friends seemed obsessed dei . J ohn Doelle, secretary and fiye :: 1ldren of the Fourth grade of th e i a mania for osculating ancl m a ny o rhe:- execu ti,·e comm ittee memLillian T ' r. f ir cheek carried home the eYidenee ers. - - - - - - -- -- ~ - - ) cbn. ;; f their a ffection( ?) which would LJt __ • • •Tm·le Sam and bis I~elppr, ·· ~e f r , off. IR .. ll :'.li GER RETURNS iformed with accetssonc,- fo b 1, 1T he decorations alread~· in Ync:ue - I . ~RE~OL'S SPE..\!iD.'G n , ·--. :>nd very clearl_r . de.pi_c t I t he ~ r ed. whi te and blue, very fi tt in:"l, TOl R IN SOUTHER. ) IICII. , 1..., of our country s rnd1ndt al a nd · 1crowned this occasion as one to ue . ---. • 'Sf n n,ic working force a-: a nati •n. membered by all present. - ..Inger returned th1~ we " ~e Thi, m ight be claRRed a , ,-n I ry ' YO-(, . · ~r l ecture tour of ea:; e t -: nal t raining which na uallr re- 1... prt'ntt'ng . h.1gan. n-h. , .ome ._e or - rn M IC ., 1e ar ro ,_11 Jr._ later in useful fr u,·ta 10n. ". h. -~- was the gu e3t a · the a '-'ain . children. .o show t etr e editor of the 1) r c rn · Xext Tuesday afternoon a ";',Ioth<:'r·s tch timber in At D etroit s -peke t Day" prog-ram will he dv<:'n. I b d and public schoo" a::.j 3 8 ;\frs. Thoma;; Read ha " a spcci,11 top- for a or an Garden Club O!J e- d ic she will discuss. of birds. She a - ~:!!e Tl!e mu sic leader will be )!rs. J . E. 1 er before th e · ·· f· · f d d Ypsilanti " ·he . !SIS o rea .,. Ge neral Conser.Hard Water Problem He could not a nd Grand R MINsrmpHOWT f I ~ion exhibit a nd : 1s of bird ho u~ _- by the pub!. , .·oi t she had · :.. g t he natura; ·as the 11103c . t hing of its :':ind eve r ~h e particn lar'y m en' fornia orcb· - ·hich by special a>p lane 811 state es ·ally for w. From Mentone, Indiana comes an inquiry about hard water that has a ,ed, rusty mineral deposit settling out of it. For wash water you can use a chemical softener such as tri-sodium pbosphate, but the only r eal ~a, t o ilandle that kind of hard ,-a~er is t o run it through a softener. Tx.s sof;:ener is a tank containing a _pecial chemical sand bed which extrac• -he calcium and magnesium ca.,-· :: - e h ardness. The sand bed =~: be treated and washed oubrine once a month or o:-c it in working condit :01 m opportunity .~ those of his �LADIES LITER.-\RY CLUB~ 7 The L.L.C. was pleasantly entertained at the home of )Irs . . W. D. Adams: After a few short preliminaries, :i\Irs. A. T. Field in the most glowing words eulogi~ing a life of efficient service, introduced the speaker Mrs. , Edith )Iunger of Hart as "Our Own l\frs. Munger" and who talked to us [ on "Flower Conservation". I 'l'he latters ' address was prefaced by some nmusing accoun of rural school visitation in which the children ga,e idt-al response to propositions named. Some ,ery practicai bird h ouses were exhibited . and the flower talk proper, was illustrated with ma ny bea utiful sketches of pla nts an d wild flowers we are particularly coneerned about corn,erving. l\lrs. )Iunger wirh h..r broa,1 experience nd lea rnim: i.• aurhoriry on the subject and -we are gla d to note is recognized a s ,-uch by Go,. Green thru whose inn rn· ion she was. the only woman pre--,;- r at a banquet gi,en by his )IajE'-:',y a Tor:.ia . for the purpose of cliscn -:, in _ the con,ervation problem. Prof. Y c.nn z wa, also present a nd later ar, X1in · ed head of thh: depar t- · ment. As a r t>, u of continued effort and f officials legislation is o pre, ent the commercializing- o~ o r wi ld flowers, and it is hoped A ic • _ n will soon put a stop to such , a r -m. . 1 .. , · hen • - hed the World" a n•ry fittingly folY her whose words u,, , o near to nature f given _the 'l'he c ,mu-y be present an ::ive an addre., • Refre, h en;:, following. Ethel .:\I. Woo<l a tl. J ournu:i-• in order. After - :tion were again the question, "T o Pl.:. y Bridge, Tha t's ... 1Jegun. A:\'XUAL GE. TIE IEX'S EVENING WAS A YF.:Rl: E .. JOYABLE AFFAIR. Another png-,• in t ,.. history of the I-adies· Liternry 1; 1b was engrossed ,,·lJe11. a,; in ~·e a-t. tl1e ladies ent\'rtainecl their - rnb anll other ;,aw,ts. This was one most enjo;rable i!lll'~t night~. if ,··, of delight from ·rhe l.w.ldheaclp,J r re auy indication ·()f ~a ti~fa<:tion. The enteri ·u, n El J,pg-an with a v;u,Hlorfol thrc c n1r,e dinner. ;;ervcd liy ::uis:3 Grae: • Hoti-,•, ?ilrs. C. L. CLurd1ill and cun r.nttc,e. I The all(li .1 ·h:m a11rl tubles were Jl'atecl wit11 L:.: · nnrl rer1. white . 1 blue, h,y ::11 ·,. Y. i\-. Jl•nsell, chair- · a1, (,f the tli.1·1,~ rt;1m. :incl her com- l · After I.• _raucl mareh. ]p(i ; )Ir,. 'l'hom,1, H• '1 l. vrr•~itlnit, and · . u -ad. the fr:. \\ ere dimmed and n picrure e,f A r I m Lincoln was ~h ·owu oi. tl1 r111 the assembly I 1,,1yi11 6 horna::' to t',h wonderful man. l.t . E . Bech tel h ad Re--. W. H. Skeu tellrnrr nu L lhnner on the n egatiYe. Eaeh in . 1, presen ted their ~ir1e of tl!e -·i( ;.,. ha Ying letters• nnll telegram, fr m absent meml.Jen; aucl otht•r pe - n: :;e,c including :.\Ir. A'bert Ein,tein B. ;:;. 8haw and mauy others. Thi' juckl'' :.\Ir,. Ella Kellogg, HeL H. M. La\YremP • rnl :-supt. 0. J. De .l,,nge. agTl'e•l w di,a:!rt•e, so the question stnntl:,.; "' i:-:. The Pep,;odent 1-J·ncopaters cutert,tinecl after bei11g iutrocluced . ~\Ir~. ( ·. I-:fom~treet as Amo~. :.\Ir,. Ches ter lfoy. And~·: :.\Ir". i'·. L. Demmon, th e K ingfi,;h: :.\Ir:--. Lee ?!Iornings tar. Brother Cr a wfor d, a nd illrs. Roy Ilear., s. Ligh tni ng. They enter tained with sen•r a l musical numbers and a ji:: by Andy an d B r other Crawford. A pantomime ... The Duchess Bonne- . e , I n: · "-a, next. Cha racters were La,ly Yera. :.\Irs. Lillian Tower ; the L o,er. ::llr:-. C. L. Churchill; the Situ:ition, :.\I r:-. C. F. Schuster: the lJ uchess. :.\Ir~. T ucker; the Eari, l\Irs. Y. W. J en,en. 1 l 'he readin~ wa~ by Mr. A. T. Fielcl; m usic by lir, . C. S. Harrison, and · ·, vunds b;y )Ir,. Y. E. Cooper. After singin; .. Aloha Oe,'' the page was turned arni another Gentlemen's EYeuing pa,,ro into h istory. , _.ifter dinner, 3Ir., ..\. T. Field, chairs mau of the e:1tt->rtaiLu£ut c:ommittee look charge of aft' !. , and announced" rl'.at a men';,; auxili ry to the Ladies' i~ Literary elub ,va, r 1t to be organ• 1 ·T'ue;,da;r. F eh. 17, Re.. Skentelbm;r I· izcd, as the men fPI -ILLterl by thel·1, ··Jirerary lights·• of ti club, as they , w ill gh'e his book re,iew. and a good J. 1 B ach member. liatl not hatl mnc:tl tr do since they ( =mtenda nce is d. hel,l a clu b meetin; at the Masonic; <:1Jme a ncl hall some time ag0. ·n lf•22. at which t~ Harry l\I. Royal n·a,; the presiding of- , -- -~ = - -- 1icer. " ) Carl Swingle. ::IIrs. R. L . 1' 1thenb11r~· snug two de-. )fiss Ione c ,~ 1 -ri.:n, tf u.i songs, 'O v· ht" . L "'·e I.r .,1g aml anc married Suncfo.;r "' _ 1e Encl of a rerfe<>t Day." . Dr. Y. Episcopal chur •b \ . ,Je1.,,;en playecl the CC'llo olil!:!at•J. rChicago. The w ed &7..te elul.J ancl g ue,-.,, tt en ,nng >k ,. ' eel at 2 :00 ·c1 0 .I elul.J . ,-;ongs ('Special;y writte!J r r >"comingly attired i occas10n. ernoon dress w:· Then the tables WC're ~learetl uh 1 ecessor~s. H er g .1ir~ wer e arranze,l tu :.i e t!Je' white daisies. : -·bald-head ed'' ro,y a diauce t _ruJn- ::Faith Conn. lerre srrate t heir appr•wal in nLy y rl1ey rJhad a corsage ;. Swingle, bro r: arms a refE ,a,,.. fit. The Kidrlie n the · a,; best man. in h:s Yello, Ji,[ and marche(l in o rni;;hed C,1 r eceptiou ,,:.. ',r )Ir~. H. L. \YI h n In the the home of I and Wel'e T. T ' l){:l )Iuir a nd ) Ir~. C,t;, Dickie, E. D . 3Iey ..r~. o. L. Wibvn, D . The br ide i, Y. Roth, C. S. IIarri,or.. Let )Iorn - morial IIo~pi i• ::star. C. F. 8cLn,ter. lC L. Dem- gr aduate of ~ 1 ,on, A . T . J!'ielcl. C. E. DC(.h,f>i. Glen is well kllO\Yll I.,,wley, H. K. R oyal. C. Tuck er , nity. He is n o I •r. Y. w. J en sen . Director F. L. tincntal Bank )!eyer s. l\Irs. \Vithenb ury, accompany- ' l\Ir. a nd )lring, played several numbers that th ~ir home at 1 .eased the audience , er.· much. I Cluc:azo. 4 il • Avenue, :: "'as solemniz-: e '>ride was be- lue wool aft. a nd gold acof _ the wedding : ,·oupJe at - ·ncle. :.\Ir. )Ie_,..ig-le is a $chool and n: I will make :..ester Ave., l/-p ~====-=----~-.:.__ �L. L. C. Mem hers Hear Good <Ll"B ENJOYS 6( . ·.-\TURE STUDY D.-\Y endid program, one of - :, planned by the proee of the Ladies Li!: r- J[r,. Helen :\-loore, '.\Irs. C. L. Am·ater. . Ir,. Stanley Gl'ilfin and )Ji~., j ·h was devote<l to •!.e Thelma Webber Address LaPautifying our home 2:;,rdies' Literary Club. ·n by the chairman, )Iis~ 0 .1 ~ T. Field, Jonrnali~t. • -•een receiYert that )~r. T. Field will he lea,ln~ Fla .. this \Yeek-end :mcl Shelby sometime next Surviving besides the widow ar four children, :\Irs. Bernadine Lon~core and :Mrs. Xorine Snyder of )Ju,. ~egon; Frank Till, of Hart, and Pa 1IJ~e, at home: hL mother, )Ir". Lonsa Fuller, and a sister, )fr~. Berna Harrington, both of San Die;.::o, Calif. Funeral sen-ic-es were held Frida, ~fternoon at 2 :00 o'clock at the ,Jo~lm Funeral Ho~e with burial in the :.\!ears cemetery. �E. n nthe. diof Antl1rnpIi ·h ig:ll1, will , - the pro- ~f ti on of :\Irs. -- and :\Ir,;. ,e>< Dream," ' rty." (Ben- , - ''"'r,· chnrmO'L1ntern" m·lu<ling· the 'r,· g;rareful a <1elk-ious - PrYe<l \Yi th ·rm· n. :: 2· will br ,- E. Coop- I h," :\Irs. o~:-man; "Onr '.rlwl!ml \\'ebb(. · g-ion all(1 Aux .. RPrYit-e," :urn. c J Rtanlpy Griffin. I Tu('k0r. 1\lr:-. Hs," Roy ~." :His,-; riran Le,nnnnnit;v _ and :\fr~. ~!rs. C. B. 1• Jonr. I �I j ,q 'klomrua ,qnr;Je. ••• RPat 1 e~·g. ..\d11 1 tN1,1ioon ~air. , - •111011 mn,tfln1. 1 tnhlr~voon sn.!rnr . r,: hr.lt into eg-g. ronr oil n'ry ,lo1Y• ,. ht•ating- nntil ;::tiff. (1 pt). "'J,rn ,·1•ry , ti ff. field jnice of 2 kmon;::. ad 1 to ft11;-or. Salad Dressing :\Jrs. A. T. FieM By l\Iaxint. L. Rora! Jnir<' of 5 lt>mons. <'Up sngar and · _ zathering· material for my col- ! t·np wa t·rr. Roil and rool. Ad<l 1 <'1':• . n !ii, wrek. I agn in enc-onn tererl a 1 rn ts111i. 2 te:1s1Joot1s n·orster,:hire ;::;111,. p•;,,_ ~\ , I knocked on the dt>or of 1 tf'nspoon ;-inrgar. 2 teaspoons er), th, R 1 Arrt>\T Orchard farm home I ,nlt. 2 ten;;:poons grated onion, 2 er _\h!Ja nfter h,wing jn, t hron::hr "'esson oil. BPilt with P;;:g he:1 t0r ..\' f ,nr ,ntic>rs of beantifn lly ,;,;·Jtite '.! m· :i clo,<';;: of gnrlic ci1t in ha.f • I! ,y e·v·h c-ontaining 28 ponnd,. :\Ir.,. .\. T: Fit•l<l has been a bPe lon•r and j;H an(] lP,we until dressi ng is tl The $Pa"on i8 ri11e for gn t hPri ,__ -·1 rnrn ·,. ,i11<·c C'arly childhood when wilr! lrnckl<'berry and blnf'h<>rry . l!' 1 hPr fa ti1er eare for his col,,1 ni .. , On , p;-pra J oc-f·asion;:: ,;he has ziY- nPnrhy plain.a. Sundny morn n:: tr i<'d to heat thr hot ,mn anrl flr , . . f u. ti 1·e tnlks on bees flt thP lofew miles from ton·n to pi<-k P, t·n til thi~ afternoon I nerer for ~ume blne1wrry muffins :rnrl D , in trllec-t of thn t insect. ple pi!'s. Follo,;,;·in_g i,; the rrcipe :\ ·en :\Ir,. YiPlr1 had heen Pr u ~ed for her blueherr:v mnffiL-. er kitc·hen ;::ine<> e~nly morn- l Blueberry :\Juffins I l"re ,rn;:: s nfficiPnt PYidener : 2 cnps sift{'d flour many qnart jnrs filled % c·np ~.1!!.":11' , rrir~. Also ;::he had .inst ½ ten,pooii salt b.. king the most delic-iou~ tPa<[l1J01J, bakin.:; powder •rr:, torte. ! 1-! egg ,11011 be time for picking l cnp mi,k f·n, n:u - iln d preparing them for, 1 /i ('1111 ·<!1H'[L•Ui11g· t lw ,,i ·k e- \YP Pnjoy so llll'.('h (~m·ing l'arpf illy hh•nd 1 Cll!) \Ya;;:ltccl an l t111· I ,u.: ,;,;-intPr months. It 1, s:11r1 tl1P 1yeJl draine!l blneherrie.,. l 1re-l11•a pr• ,f of ;l,P pud ding is in the 0a ting. ll"en 4 1 1"•g:ree;;: n i1d ba kc froni :!O t" .so afrrr h 1·ing- tasted one of the de:!J !ll\... n~e£. li ·i ,n,1 1 r·ri ,p pkklr hal,Ps made fr,.m <.inz l'PCi]W I ('fi ll ree, lll!.lPlld hi.:;hl~·. I i Pieldes '.\lrs. A. T. Fiel<l , •r 11 , ,mall enc-umbers and P'H in Arld 1 cnp of "al, to 1 n .of w:1trr. Allow to ;;:tan'.l 7 ,lay, . T 11 j)Olll' off th!' brine lln-1 pu- ,. w· £', oy,•r anrl ]pf- ;;:ta 1Hl '.?-t h ,,-,. , c·IP:lr n·a ter off a 1d cu ea ·h j in half lrngth,;,;-i,P "nrl e111·rr hoiling- ,;,;·ntf'l' wi:l. one tablr,poon :1 lnm to !'fleh ga !i, n. LPt q,rnd I '.?-! honr., th<'n drain the water off and. 1rnt elrar hoiling w,ltP r OYP r and 1.-t ,rand 2-! h on1·,. Dr:1in nnd cook s:, rnp . 1 rnp <·1::~r. 1 1 c·np Yine.! rnr. :\Iixrd "])ice~ t, I Pnt tlli, oYer JJickle~ boiling h N 2-! hours drn in the juice off an r, ,,P:it to boiling and add ¾ cu=1 , u _ r nP · rs. ar I ! I each gallon of syrup. Pour 6,er r if' ·le, again. Repeat for 2 clzy;;: and • 1 ~,.1 day clrnin syrup but d o no· add ,' { · ,nn-ar Boil and pour O"e::- ick• ): ··, The;; picklPs will keep :ndefina- :n an open jar. thP ;;:enson of two of 0 I �-- -- - - - - - -~ I - ~ I I Cpl. Frank R. COMPLE'TES HIS <v ~ .J.. \ 1home Saturday u more AL-TECH COURSE ,The Oceana Herald \!than two years the F . Ro',., r · d bar completed the Shelby, l\Iich. ground forces of •h Air Force. .\,faster E - . e 11 hanics course at IDear Sirs: . 1. Cpl. Field enli,rt>d in -he Air Corps e. Calif., and has Just a few Imes to let you know 111 ::\I:nch of 1942 <1 L re<'ei,ed training , Cal-Tech i G.e e 2ilrnr Key" bethat I have been receiving your paper lat Jefferson Bar,·u k- . ::\Io., Curtis\ ra~ing in scholarover here an~ reall_y enjoy i~ .. I am at I Wrigh_t Technical ~"1. , : Calif., Camp 1the present time with the i\lllltary Po- Consmr, Cal., and KPI, n , AAF Gronncl ' The Institute wa" founded in 1929 \ lic~. Of course that is not what I w~s, Installati?n, Utah. . ' iL •e lea,ing for trarned for and ·probably before_ this oversea_s 111_ Januan· of lll-!3. Field has and the school is :ocated on its own 1, letter reaches you I may be a,:s1gned '[been 111 1\orth Africa. Sicily, Italy. $3,000,000 Gran{l Centra>l Ail,port in 't·o the work I was trained for. I just ,CorsiCf!: and France. Among other in- Glenda'1e and b:15 ample eq,uipment j wanted to make it clear, as I have i teresting points. he bas d$ited in Pom- · and faci1itie.s to care for 2,400 studI read a lot of statement,: in papers 1peii, Carthage and in the Yatican Cit,. ;-nts in the mechanical and engineer\ where it sa:l'.s that after yo_u complete li10me of the ~arholic religion. ".bile in i~g school. The course qualifies for an Army Air Force Technical School Italy he w1tne,,ed an ernption of airplane engine licenses.. · course you are assigned to do the work )fount Yestn-iu,. Rooert is now taking a three-month j you are supposed to do. O,er be~- I Field is enri 'I'll. ·o "-C'a r the Amrri- , advanced course in jet planes. j say tlrn t through perience of my can theatre rib ~on. , eren battle ,:t:1r~ t 1 I I own, all those statements are untrue. and the Good Condne medal. Follo,,- 'SPENDS OVER A YEAR I really am not compllil.ning. but con- ing a 31-day f ur OU.!'L he will report to fessing all the facts . When I left the' Camp Gran t. I ll, re r rca~signment. WITH J AP AIR FORCE States I was under the opinion that l'!-- - - - - ~v~.-.""IS-,-.-.~vL.-'.~~- ---~1 Robert Field, representative we were lea,ing to fight a war. but as of Lockheed Aircraft left San things are now I am beginning to 1 Francisco on April 18, 1955 for doubt all. It is true there is a war Japan where he remained with going on OYer here, but the way all of the Japanese Air Force until u s fellows are being pushed around, August 1st. He was then transnobody would belieYe it. I will enclose a poem that was copied out of ' '"'""' ' ' ferred to Clark A. F. B. in Man{ :ila and t!le:i w Bankok, Thiathe Yank>' ::-.Iagazine which just about {\ 1land on November 1st when refits the pPsirion of us fellows wh'l graduated from a specialist school. _,,. .,,, .,:/, ,\_ .,. ~ turned to h:s assignment in ~orth Africa April 6. HH3 I I ! P~or Prt. tQ~ack With the C:t>a ,inz of hostilitie~ in the I Japan. He :ef: Tokoyo on ,Sepmo, e~ m a m,s enous way , w I tember 21st a::id h as spent th e Goll B - t _ :\. lt . · . b t ' 'European "'ar The,1tre and the disu "' - rmy _a, 11 m;ll teal. tl i 11 banding of fighter unit~ on that front' past week Yi.si:ing relatives and o p , e m.., pon: t we a ,e 1e ca:,e r . ' friendss nnd making the T p Of J T t metropollta n and rural eommunities . " . ac' · • 1 wee· ·alike all over the 'C11ired States lrnve quamtance of h:s young daugh. h rncle Sam, 1felt the change from war to peace. I ter, Mary Catherine, who was r :.Hw: Shelby was no exet>ption in the trend 1. 26 days old wh£n he left the 1 - rai ~ht to Sheppard when last week. iu<ead of the usnal I: states. Mr• and - !rs. Field and senieenrnn home un furlough, six of daughter lef - fonday to report the men that :::lht>'.' ,y ,ent to war were i at Lockheed headquarters in comparing army life and relating to i B~I"bank'. Ca:i:o:-nia where he . each other storie" lf their part in this ! will be given a nev.- assignment. He , ar I , chool w · h P ,t. Quack. I war. Left to right: '\Yehber, Field, 1•· , •~ . 1 _ ric- lout: An !F~nis, ~Inrtin, ::\Id1,-:,re aud Lough- ~ o b e r t Fie:d, representative But ju, two week" · ere fter ! miller. of Lockheed , left San -F rancisco Poor Pn. q,rn ck wa-he<l u . I' ..air. ancl i\Irs. A. T . Field nncl ::\Ii,, April 15 for Japan where he re.Joe lt>an1ed Li" job and th ry . harlotte Ficlrl puren ti ned la-t Fri- mained with -::ie Japanese AF un' And nen·r once held back. clay e-ening with a pkn ic clinnPr n t ' -til Aug. 1 whe::: he was transferred it So help b im God, he'd not fl Sih-er Lake. honori'i :r Cpl. R ol;ert , to Clark AFB, _:2.nHa. Within two Like poor Pfc. Quick. - ~-d ,FiPld. "-ho mi, lwmP , n f•H lough . Tlw ' weeks v-:· .£2.,e on an assignfollowing gne,t~ \YPl't' pn'-ent : ::\Ir. allll ment of · - ca;' ·o Bancock, ThiaFour moLth:5 ha ,e pas"ed in bl - ...· I !l I I i h; "'nyne Fic>lcl a nd cl.rn.:hter lI ::\Ir~. Lee of ::1111,kl'_~on . ·la· _ I'--e- And talene,er does he islack: 1 I He kn ow" now that he will not fail Like l nor Cpl. Quack. :Kow P,t. .Joe i- out of , Degree,: be d oe, nor lack; And he';: tha nkful tha t ! e grade l:nlike P" Or Sgt. Quack. IPYt. .Joe now stands an a l In a land where all are b While in St. Louis at the Sits poor Staff . Again I want to thm, k !paper. , Rm,le~·1 ::\In rgiP. ::\fa riln1 1. l ::ILHIPlH' i :rn 1 R o1a lcl FiPlrl. [ ii Field and ,y· .· ar aste 1. de Lnrn,1 land, an ' ·--en return to .Je:rn . assig:nmen• i:: apan. th e 1,346 Days Washington ..:, : : -< .-l' --How long have tlie · an -, e i? Our war w'th Ja l!Sted 1,346 days after •he P ear H a:bor attack on Dec. --: , -~1All Public Offices. The European '\\ a -, ed 2,075 days after Hit <>r' le;;·ons struck Poland Sept. 1, • 93- For the Chi.,.. ..:.e, yo for the I after 2,946 days f Bob Field j warfare with the a ning with the Ma. ''ltcioent of July 7, his �Training Award Given \Yilliam D. Field Shelby (Special )-;:, D. Field has enrolled • • • e Off • cers Candidate school a ? o • Ben ning G a ha vin.: bee!" recomme ndP , . ed by _ su pe,t. Y1l 1iam D. Field of Shelb.,. son rior officers fol- of ~Irs. Cly-de G. Schuyler, was lowing the pass- ~ente-d with a Victory Bond at ing of se,·eral completion of eight week•s of trainiu;; aptitude exar.1m- ar Fort Knox, Ky., for serving our ~. iends, the Nea,rs. They -r.-:·_ ations while co:r.- -tandingly in the ~inth Battalion und , together and also saw the .. pleting is b ' c was honored at the graduation pu md_:-ry of !Luxemburg. He expe,r-, trainin g at F o=.:J"me sometime during July. Knox, K ,·. which climaxed the period of arm, Bill, 13 y e r - basic training by General Robert :: .:: ecrs, and, said he, "It struck r old, son nt • r,. Grow, R. T. C. commander. who 11, Clyde Sc!i ;~ fe · 1 the award. reading as follows: ::.--:e vhole country." He percei ed attended Shel o~· "This traiuee has served out,r •::.a. journalism. High sc:iool a n-! ingly during the past eight weekwas awarded le - b • t :·ammg. • • I"T h 11 in ft:lo tha ': as1c .,e a:; exc·e Ten years later THE NE -.·s . a and basketball. I leaderslup and has been pronum,c He enli!ted in · devotion to dut.,. ,Yith no thou_ a special correspondent with eac o army May 4, 1946 for further n •ward he has worked from during the Spanish~ Americar " regular -ee-year period. At the com- : , DETROIT NEWS were still being offE ~ e· on of his eight weeks training E'ort Knox, Bill was awarded , that necessitated the tapping of nev '· ·:ctory Bond for serving out- : i 0 in the Ninth Battalion I' most parts of the earth. It has persi .:: -drrl;ngly • as h onored at the graduation 1 of the public suggested, and has t parade by General Robert W. l Gro ,·, R. T. C. commander, who great events and small. made t he award, reading as follo·,·s: In acknowledging this responsi '"Tris trainee has served out- r , an ··ngly during the past eig ht ' / ho in 1888 retired from the acti: ""e." of basic training. He has l ! eel ed in leadership and has been _I necessity of keeping pace in fac e:--ronounced in devotion to du tv. '' May 29, 1906, with his dearest dn ·•· th no thought of further r~ - 1 · ·ard he has worked long hour5 priate building for the greater DI:';'; ·r. excess of those normallv 11:?c uired of a trainee perfoi•m ir.,,, similar dut y. He has efficien ]~increased the spirit of the o r·gon°• i2ation. His conduct has reflect ed credit upon the military service an d h e has been an example to t he n-en of his unit. He w ill recei\·e from th e Commanding Gener a l his :::raduation certificate a nd a Victory Bond." Wil}iam D. Fielcl Bill spent a furlo ugh w ith his family here before leavin g for F ort , Benning for enrollment on Oct. 5. i hours in .excess of those normal!:· . - ~ - -~========-- - --,jquired of a traineE> performing ,i;~ I duty. HE> has efficiently increilSE>rl • SERVING IN GER..'\MNY I spirit of the organization. Hi~ r· : Sgt. First Olass 'Wil1iam D. •Ffold has reflE>ctE>rl credit upon the m! ;i is now serving in Germany with the sei-Yice and he has bE>en an ex;1mp." Qnd .ATmored "Hell on 'W!heel s" Din- th€' men of his unit. He will r(>(•.-.. sion. from the Commanding GeneI"l l h The Armored out!fit joined the Xorth graduation certificate and a Yi Atlantic Pact .Aqny in ,E urope last Bond. July. 'I n :World War [I, the din:'<ion Young T•'idd. who is 18 and had among its. "iflirsts" ,the h onor of tPndrd ShE>lh 1· hi<>h school "·la•,,. bein!!' the •f irst :American unit to en-' won two Jetter~ both footh:111 ter the fallen city of Berlin. ba~kPt ball, enlisted in the rez 1 Field ·has •been in the !Army since nrmy on :Hay 4. 10-!6, for thre<' ~-- . , ~fay of 1946. He has passed several aptitnrle ex--:::---=c~::==;;::~:;:=;~~==-:=~ amination~ and is preparing to a ttend ~.:!!:. 1Yilliam D. Fi~ld ha, '.ef t the ! i OffiC'er," Candidate School, upon he States a,board t he General ! recommendfltion of his sup('rior ofR , ., the :Navy's newest , Iii:. i,m ,ute , w-P~r-~ · - ~ - - - - -- - - - - - £ Pt'· )laking the cro,,in :: wne ::i:iO j 1Yord !ms been reeei\"ecl tlrnt )lr. en j ,-e,d men and 20 office, ... n e~· a. nd )lrs . .\. T. Fiel d left Phoeu. ix..\..r.iz. ?1r.1i1' 112 address for :-zr. F ield 1s ; Sunday for F ort Ben ning. Ga .. wherE> p ¥. Co., 885 fat Pe r....\.I - 72. ' tlwy wHl ~PPL, E ;1 ~ter with their , _·. y p E.,_::'lre P. :\I. :'.\e~ York. . gr,rndson, O/ C Wm. FiE>ld. 7 !· I I in I 1:il~ I J �- . -_ ~ C0'4GREGATIONAL CHURCH ANNUALMEETING J<.\r'f> ----:- ... _______ , L CHURCH JUST E AR. ELECT ' CLOSES PROSPER t ~ YEAR APPOINTS _ E FFICERS lflt- l\ F K E RS 1(l"l./ The adjourned meeting of the ConThe past year p r, u a prospernal ch ur ch just gregational Churrh and Society met ous one for the ngregationaI Ir -perous year in Monday evening, January 7th· and. church and with it closing, th e ·ere more than Ladies' Aid held their annual banwas called to order by· the clerk, quet. Following the upper, a fine glad tu ~o r t e top in our ben:Mrs. A. T. Field. program was r end. red. :.Iuir Dick- evolence app rti mnent. The question ·of a church social- ie, super intendent, presided in his The Ladie · .\id odety gave invalable was taksn 1'1.P and discussed ·usual masterful ma nner, very uable assistance by its willing and and January 17th was set as the cleverly introdu::-i !- th e speakers, self-denying sen-ices. They took up P ri ncipal C. L. . ,in an d Hon. date for this big event. Each at- T homas Read, w O ~:ave a r esume the ·w ork of rc-deconiting, hter our tendant of the church is most cor- of the church v ri.: setiing forth church board came fo rth and the dially invited to come and make some of the vital th·ngs we, as a month of August fo und the necesthis affair the best the church has church, ov,-e th co 1 nun ity. sary beautifyi ng of our church acT he musica1 fe.1iure of the proever known. Chairman Winter ap- gram was a y _ e 1 oyabl e violin complished. pointed the following program com- solo by Carmin B :·1 ile, accom-The chcir h aw by loving service rnittee: A. J. Rankin, W. H . Griffin, , pani_e d by :.Iis~ R Sorenson and contributed much to th e interest and J R Wylie Mrs J R Wylie and r eceived h eat app <lise fo r an en- impressiven ess of our devotions. ·. · ' · · · .:core. The orcnes a rendered sevM1ss Helen Starr. The refreshments eral selections an I the choir sang The Plymouth Guild, organized last and other arrangements were left J 0 ne anthem. spring op ens a door of opportunity in the hands of the Ladies' Aid So- :! During the pa year, ~1e church to the m embers whereby they may h,~s cleared all 1 ' '.an__dmg r~ebts, be affiliated w ith the ch1rrch. InIciety and preparations will begin at .-ra,sed more hrnn ,. ,,; and fi111shed, once. the year ,.,·itn a ~•irplus in tile dications are not " ·anting that this 'rlrn m embers of the church thank 1 tre2.suries of all the departments of new departnwn t of the church work Mr. Winter for hi!; faithful and ef- the church I will not fail in its aim and purpose. ficient wo r k as Superintendent of I The Bo'.!-rd of Tn•_st:::es m:1de a The foll owing officers we're elret. • number or r 'Cornn" ·i;,H1011s, 111 the the Sunda y School. A httle appre- 1; IT ; 11 follow~n" ou• , ·e fin a ncial plan ed. Church Clerk, :\Irs. A. T. Field; ciation an d co-operation will go a , ,, i u ,rn,; acluptE ! a year ago and Church Treasurer. :\Iiss Hilda Brady; long ways t oward making it easy "°"~c. ?as" pr~wn q::\'c. successf~l. Choir Dir ector. Ho,rnrd Hi1l; Deaand plea"ant t o do a difficult task. c . - ext '.,unua~_ Pui,cipal _Au st rn con, F. S. Bulkle y: Trustees, C. J.I . . , . will be with us m the p L1lp1t. Let Fl . . Mr. "\,mter h as oi-gamzed a l\fen s • us make it .\. GO TO CHURCH ernmg, A. S. H rn ds and Fred BasBib le cla~"- You have a place in it, SU~ DA 1 . sett; Ushers, ~I. Dickie and Arnold friend. Do your p art to help build 1 Sunday School at 11.~5. S~bje~t: Forbear; Sunday School Supt., M. 1 o 1r ,, nda: School. Start next f "The_ ,~,po stl e's _c~ura~e 111 a Crucial Dickie; Ass't Supt., ::\Irs. A. T. Field; 4 .s-_1. Acts Sun<.hl\u.nday to lo you r b 1·t• tl1a t th·1s l} Hour. Give our Sch ool your Secre t ary, •:\1 r s. F re{l Basse tt · T reasdepart'l nt of our churrh " 'Ork hearty co-operation. Do your part . urer, ::\-Irs. E. P. J ohnson; Chorister, will no ~ fa I ·nits aim and purpose. I to h elp_ build up o..1r ~unday school, Rev. S. Vaugh n ; Organist, Geneva The O er: for the coming year 3 that tlus_ depanm~n\ 11~ our_ church :Austin. · work will not fail rn its· aims and ::O.Ir . A. T. Field, Clerk. are: . purpose Chu h Cler!~--lr;;. A. T. F ield. ] The officers for the coming year 1 Ch·uch 'T -:asurer-llrs. J. D. B u s- are: kirk. F r·ed . 8t~~~~ ClT~~as~,:!i-~\r~; Fi~?ida Church Chorister - ~Irs. l b: I J PASTOR ArrEPTS I.JlJ rALL TO ruuRru lJ lJ l.J Sandberg. lE BiciK~ch Chorister-C. E. Bechtel. I Church O ganist-Lucia Husted. Deacon- L. B. Plummer. C. J. :Fleming, 'frust ee for t hree ,l Trustees-C. E. Bech,cl and C. W. 1 ~ . 1 Eader. years. Ushers - .Muir Dickie and Joy / REV. STEPHE_· YAl"GHN WILL Rex R. R oy al and C. E. B ech t el, JPlummer. BECOME REGT.:LAR CONGRET ru stees for two years. Sunday School St!pt. _-}lu_i_r Di ck ie. GATIO. -_ L PASTOR U shers-::\Iuir Dickie a nd Joy Ass't, Supt.- 1\lrs . ..\. - L held. I ~ '). ....,_~,--11..o..f Secretary-l\1argaret Royal. , · """'• -_1 ... Plumm er. ti t a special i 1 ;4 of the Con1 Treasurer- Mrs. E. l'. Johnson. ' Sunday Sth ool Supt.-Egb er t ~ Organist- :\Iarguerite So.r nson. 1 gre 0 ational d ,J Society held Winter. s· Asst. Organist- ::\lari:.m BL 'htel. ::\Ionday eYen·n e, ll was issued Assistant Sup t .-11rs. A. T. T'eld. "1r. uuuu1 :, 1.,;u11v11.:uon ma1 me pr I' to Rev. StC'p _h n of :\Iuske- 1 eScretary-Yesta Griffin. !Ver be subordinated to any alien p1 gon, inviting h ·c-ept the pas'l'rea~nrer- ::\Iy: na _Ke_nnedy. . I Of h' rience in erecting torate of the irch. · - Word Chonster-::\Imr Dickie. esu t ts expe has been ree Organist - Charlotte Field. g, that no interest, large or small, clerk that :\Ir. :I 24 here, beginn i _ · Rev. Vaughn a pastor in th Istrongly to coming to ::\Iu as pastor of th He is a good rr. · and the Shelh. tunate I i l record as mends him . ch . Before j1 ent·9 years t Frankfort ,cial leade~ j ;e very for- �Aliove reso1utions were accep and adopted. The Finan ce C'.ommittee chosen to act with the Board of Trustees consists of A. J. Rankin. W. H. Griffin, A. S. Hinds, }Iuir Dickie, J. R. Wylie, C. I. Atwater -----~ PICNIC A FEATURE AT and }lesdames Wm. Butler, A. T. CHURCH: FINANCE COMMITTEE Field, E. B. Gaylord, R. J. Prest, TO CONDUCT · DRIVE FOR AL MEETING OF CONH. G. Kaye, A. J. Rankin. J. J. FUNDS NEXT SUNDAY. ATIONAL SOCIETY ;\Talre. ·v. E. Cooper, D. D. Rankin, /4 { y evening, Jan. 30, the L H. Spellman and Misses Hilda l The Finance Committer of the (ongregational church have comof the Con1rn'garional B dy and Helen Starr. T e committee will meet at the 111eted their plans to meet the 121._ : yed a winter pic1iic. · • budget and have decided to e . ·reh has been profoundly ch ~ch on Monday evenmg, Feb u- duct a drfre next Sunday aft . ary 11) to complete the outlin e ior noon in hopes of pledging suffic-i .:. during the past year by funds to cover the cufrent e:n1e g"-health conditions and the dri\·p for funds. The officers for the coming year for tho nar. Since it~ e<:t ' · - Aside from our two gold are: . mcnt in the early history o. village, hlazoned on our ser,ice Church Clerk-Mrs. A. T. Field. has beenthe an Congregational important far·tor chu in "olizing the supreme sac( h rch Treasurer-Miss H. Brady. I liifG of the community and ha~ aid by two of our boys, no rPh Chorister-C. E. Bechtel. supported entirely by free-will . D a,on-0. H. Fleming. from its membership a ·njury seems to have grown H . W. Ogden and' O. H. ~m ing scriptions friends. . these • disorganized condi- T r, , for three years. Prnviouslv the Board of 'l'ru t Our members generally have .1u ·r Dkkie and Joy Plummer, of the ehureh have been re,:p th , the have financessecured of the in-t - - - up eir regular organized r-h . 'I day i;;chool Superintendent- sible tution forand h work and financially the }Iui Dickie. amount necessary to pay the 1 has been very satisfactory. ..\,si,tant Supt.--Mrs. A. T. Field. tor and incidental expenses by r 11 aid of a subscription list circular €\·ery-member canvass for , l:'Cl'ftarr-.Margaret Royal, Trea,urer-Mrs. E. P. ,Johnson. throughout the communit_y. A,; t h benevolences was carried on Cho,·i,ter-Christine VanNess. r1:turch is an institution w~1~ch i, ._ ·,·t ,,~d success, $100 already be- I Organbt-Charlotte Field. dirnct benefit_ to eYery c1t,ze1;1 . .. :: pa d. , -Mrs. A. T. Field. Clerk. t1 is tI:te contention ~f the comn:1ttee • + • to g1Ye persons m Shelby village ..\ nl 1.J.,h ,rn d ed1caled our ser-1JllVt::.111--rJ.t'--."U"""uT'-' JUUi'-" co:, ui supplte and theallo~urroundin"' country who h ag and we now have fortyth t t rail and \JI arc not supporting some other or!ncompa.ss e ga es O J ganization an opportunity to conp-tar.,. a;ator Rev J. T HiJsted O1 • of the public with the newspaper t1ib~1te to this fund._ _The only ., . ' · · · · . •. n ' . h fea>'1ble way to do this rs to comn.trnth year of the mm1stry, :s numerous sub... stattons throug ou pletely coYer the territory, and this - ,he1 oldest minister in point :i.' . ·1y reached by foot, by F the committee will endeavor to do ·· ,., ·n th t t Of 1\1' •h ·<T mg IS east on Runday afternoon. , ' . e s a e ir r,.,~n. Martius. It lies in an area Thf total budget of the year ,n many ways been domg :npus d . . • amounts to $1.650, which is a small ·e duty in making Red Cross. ::essary to goo JOurna1ism, ts never, amount consi dering the good that r:· Loan and patriotic addre,;-. is accomplished by the ins~itut_ion -. · · · " • If you haYe no church affilrnt1onng h'.s bit to brmg many th ' be ready for the committeemen - n thmgs to pass. , between the purchase of ts pre Sunday with your mite to keeJ) Bva,d submitted the follow- 0 f ground in November, 1915, agood wol'k 1llilving. - u ions regarding the hand- . I' d to the development or me p1ans • ·he financial affairs of the >Ject W'.'15 app ted_ d th old Shelby Street or the coming year: e , as m prece mg ays, e . -That a committee of 15 '. overhauled, refurbished, remodeled,_ m an en... - dd- from mernber.;hip; of thethe ,:,JrnrciJ' tu 11 or-k m p lant equal to the tremendous strain put upon Board of Trnstees in a y and THE NEWS. o meet the 1919 budget. ff COMPLETES 0 RAISE BUDfiET BY SUBSCRfPJION CESSF UL YEAR q . L · • / ~ ~~ --~!he~i·ly sf~d th~ r~,~~r ,o that· the Boa ·d will dge of the pledge- and ~ -~e ~mount they will rr disposal. . t-That as mnny a~ po "Ible !!"':'.s_be seeure<_l a,- ·.:.rand- -. 1. e., the signer agreea certain amount yearly - ation is giv,en the Boa,d ,;e, thus saYing a large e solici~ation work each H-That every member be a committee of one to inrs in the wo k of the l Sunday Scho<>l and in- 0,;sible, th e at ~en dance ~ings. include an idea, in the development of the plans, d t' n~the requirements of the newspaper. era 10 • f h d e city, in the business integnty o t e ~rea served . lf,. mad e a vision of the future ds deman :)n ttse b bs ,ad . Yet while the building must nee s e su ... �ruuRrH IJ IJ fl I HES m?rnBAN ER Y[AR POPULAR PASTOR f.ES1GNS Rev. J. T . .Husted, pa~tor of the Shelby Congregat10nal church, pre- a· follows: _ . T. Field. ( . ~e Pittenger -• H. K. Royal .-\mes. I '? "( sented h_is resig~Jtion at the j ing service of lus church last Sun- ~ day. His resignation was a general "-. ___ 1 1 surprise to bis people, th o it _had ANNUAL, MEET.C ·G OF SOCIETY Flemirng been forecast by an ~nnounceme'.1t BRINGS GLOWIXG REPORTS , and Newell e: . . made during the prev10us week rn OF WORK DOXE S. S . . Supt.-_l . Die· e . one of the Grand Rapids newspapers ___ Ass't Supt.-.! . .\. T. F1eld and probably presages his retireSec'y-:\lrs. C • e Bassett ment from the active rui.rlistry, after Ass'.t Sec')'-\\~- · ed Conroy more than fifty years of constant f ____ Treas.-:'llrs. E. P. Johnson I service :\Ir Husted is the dean of B .1d. p t' r d . Ohoirister-Re,. . Yaughan. 11 Con•1re~a;io~al ministers in l\liehi- 1 UJ AinllgD tra_cl ica dy R... omd P1fete in j OI'ganists-:'llr . 01"-e •.\.me,s. a1 s af E ,ea y or g an "and" there are but few in any de- , B a Ieance . 1frs. A. T. F.ie Id , Cl erk •· ) . o q111pment nomination who have an equal rec- I I NEW OffJC[RS ELECTED I ! 1uoem The amnual m ee •• n; of 't'h e Con- ~ RESOL,~r.u: -------, ; continued service. Although paS t gregational church and society was: " the allo!ted _age of three sco_re _and held in the new church follo,wing a 11 '~'-here'.ts.' ~l:e n e~·- W m .. H. ~ke'.1tel- ) ten, he is still as mentally v1go1 ous supper served b\· the members of bmJ has ::;en ed tlu , chureh faithfully as a man of half his years, but he is , the LadJes ..\.id ~oeiety. The year a'.1cl :"ell. for th:·ee year, }>a::;t. is hig~beginning to physically feel the l 1922 will alway be memorable, for I lJ estee~ed bJ the pe(Jple. both _rn , 1 '"ei'crht is' i·t ,h· as b een b , _ f ar th e moo t success-,~-a' 11<l ouh1de of the e:hur<.b member:;. !up, ~ " " , of .acre " . The resio-nation " . . to become effective ·on October 30th ful year in the hi ton· of the soci- ' ~ man of th_e ,tron:!e, ,p1ntua: and f d Tl He ·ald understands that j t . It · • 1 . th · .• . mtellectual fi bre and a pa::;tor 111 all an 1e 1r e :i,. is s1mp ~- e cumu 1at1ve re- y that the term imp!ie,: ~Ir. and ::\Irs. Lusted plan removal to sult of an en~r increasincr rnterest 9 Th f l • d b th ' . .. . ere ore, 1e u r e _ 1\-e y e" Grand Ra~ids, _w_here near1Y twent:i, and .t~e need of a new church for (i members of t!.. F ir,, Congregational ~ years of his numstry was spent and , carryrnig on the work of Hod and I: Church and .: iety f Shelby, Mich-,. where they haYe recently p1;1rchased righteousness in our community. · igan, that we n ,,,ret RP,. Skentelbury, 1 a home. During his n~inistry . in ~ ~Iu?h credit. i · d ue the efficient at his own reque_-.,::, has severed his J Shelby :\Ir. ,Husted has gamed a wide I bmldrng corrumttee a nd our pastor, connection with our church :m<l is to circle of friends and the family has j Rev. Stephen Yau;h n. "·ho has giv- I depart for other field,- of labor. Dur- S so established itself in the affections ! en hds time, thou~ .• money, coun- , ing bis stay in our midst hy his faith- J of the community that they will be , s,el, interest and pra. ·ers for ,the wel- 1 :uul labors ~nd untiring_ efforts \Ye greatly missed. A more extended ' fare and directing of our new edi- ham learned to re<,rnnl huu as an efreview of :\Ir. Irusted's work will flee. ficient leader. a generou~ friend and appe'.lr in the: e columns at a later Reports of the financial secretar- a wise counselor. . . ,, date. 1 l ii « , i,es were the most successful in the ! Res?lrnd, tha t we a pp:e_c:1ate lus ef· ~ Vt- · v \} ' l ·1 ( 1• ! history o,f the church. all bills hav- f~rts m behalf of_tile pm_tual growth ·. J dng been paid and a balanc in lthe . of our church. work rn _the. Sunadaptation , t reasury. e : day school and , w mlllumtv· rnter- ,1· I st prototype, 1 The Pl ymou , th G 'Id I d ~-1 $?,·o e s. · ill P e gcu ~0 Resolved. tha t e enti re c:hureh and Nothi to ,th e ~uiildin-g ,Fu nd and paid $100 - societ)· unite in wi, hi n2 him GodI ord of so many years of active and I I I I " s 0 .. 1: . for a wmdow. i ~ · speed in his npw fidd of labor; and · mend him to arc h at Flat .u nity worker 1 y I ilities. 'rhe I mo em · now working for a fun d '\\ith which Flat Rock churd feel justly , to ,equip the 'kJitchen. ,,., proud in sec:uri1.2 f his calibre r The s Over $160 was_ given to Oliwt co~-""' all(~ hig~ _Chrb t - to care for~ was mad< lege, a substanmal sum to the Anh- :1, their spiritual ~ fied in thE: Saloon Leaigue besides large gifts of ll And be it_ fur , n,., oh-etl, tha'. b th · money •and boxes bv our :\Iission- 1 these resolut10i:.rnd on our Y err e ary S.'Ociety. · iJ.~ The Oc:e- : 1 ' church recor<h. p 1 t~p; and The curren:t expenses for the year. ana Herald, and ailed to the d nng abov just dosed were $19 5-38. • church clerk at F . s·ignecl.· · I The Sunday School' work has en· Field Cle~·l· 1 larged and a \good work is carried '· on in thi~ <le:partP1ent' by our capable and fo!i-thful superintendent,/ :\fuir Dickde. ideals of tl . The iLadies_ Aid Societ~· gav~ _in- 1j that we clleerful ,y r chosen. T ,v aluable a,ss1~:bance b~- its willrng ,1 the Congregation, 1 Otta and and self-~enymg •s ernces and 1922 1r Rock as a rnlual!Ie C d A closes their banner year. They are and a minister nf r �ELECTS--, OFFICERS . OF 60TH. AN.EAR-TWENTY PASTORS. ·,ing •Qlf t'he .Cong'J :\· was held at the Tuesday ev•endng, called t.o •O·rder 'by Re,·. V,aug'han •was The officers remos,t su,cc,essful Pittenger repo1ied r mission gifts and -charity. l'.\luir Die, nother year of serhe growing ,interest 1 -'hool work,., ur ,past year's work spoke •on •the celer uOtl,i ~\.nniv_erS:a•ryj I, a very special oc.,.,, - re pioneers :at 1md1 ,was organized . . . 1er deimomat10n 1m •' 15t'h. 1864 tthe or-• 0 0 :first Corn"re"'ation-, effected• Beginning ers , it srneedilv de,c, " • and cou•ra1ge to '.:llade up H at nearly n •er-vtc•e ne,w 1me-m-f -ed. In six years !'he, ;,,· to sev:e~ty, 1he , re fann11har to us charter mem- .. t· \L CHURCH l\lEETI. .G Fieming ,c~lled to •nJ/ind the hat our ,chru11ch "vas !born in --/'t;;..-:,rk dayi, df the ·oiv1l war, anti T h n,rnnal meeting of the First Con-1 tho-e wre 1days of s.tiru,gjg1e and _rp_;uinirn: c·hnrch of Shelby was held hard·hips, when Rev. Dresser and Ja,t. Tht.r~,l;l_l- en,uing following ,the Rev. ·,. Clair did war wor'k fa the ,lll'<.'t iu.~ of the Ladies· Aid Societr at Som. In 1868 !Levi iB. ,Gaylord ,1·tid1 the folowing officers w~re elePtdrpve hi team olf whit,e ,oxen, at- e .. tenilin_ churc'h ser,,iices. M•r. AlexPre,;i,lent-:\lrs. C. L. Chmthill. ander Pittenger rwa•s ,one •olf our genFirst Yire Pres.-:\Irs. J. J. Waite. erou· _ vers. :.Ir. FJ.eming !has •work-\ .·ec ind Yice Pres.~:\Irs. H. K.1'oyat ed , · ~ all but one olf our minist,e-rs, .-: >cretarv-:\Irs. · A. J. Rankin. 'I Rev·. 'Jtter. Dresser, Crane, St.Cl:air, j Trea~urer-:\Irs. R. •C. Ol:!:urch1ll. , ,Yatt B ~Iner, 11owler; Waldo, .\ u o,,t delicious potl-ud: supper was ·wat • Bar•1et, IFlebciher, lvV 1aldo, -. I t0 125 nftl'r wllieh the clrnn·h Parker, Knye, lShan'bon, 1Burges,s, r..... Heel the meeting to order and Pro ·in. :,\lylne, Grie.shalber, :sp,rague, • I :r DkkiP was eler-ted chairman. Ste~::. , , Speer, Husted, Aus.tin and Re-pc,1•t,- sho,Yed a good year. ;.Ir~. Yau.,. n. .U •l•t· :\Innson, secretary of Ladies• 1 T:':e "oHo-wing office-rs were ele'ct AU -:11l'ietr repo1,tecl haying pahl thC' ed. l,1,t .'HIil on thdr $1.000 11le<1ge to the C:mrch Gerk-0Irs .. A. T• 1Fdeld , 'l l:11;:· fnnrl. The Snnclay Seh(J{>l \Ill· I •Chur... h Trea ·urer-:\1.rs. Effie ·Piit- <ler •hE> leadership of ;.Iuir Dicki,e is tenger. iChcir Director-J-f.rs. lfl. K- Royal. in sp:eudlid fi,nancial condition wit'h a Org:rnist-Ralph Pl1Ummer. good reg.u!ar a'ttencfa,nce. Dea{'On-O. H. Fleming, The Plym~u,th <::nild have made Trustees-C. "'· Eader 'for ,one plaus for a ·b1~ year, s ~-o~k. . H 'f R f two ·ve•a,rs A well orgamzecl Christian Enc1Pavor ~ ear. . ., . 0~1a 1 or J , S .· t ·'tJ :\I'' \. n·1c de .• · Lo\'al Churahill and 0 . H. Flem,ing ocw y v. 1 1 • 11,s ,, nna 1?1 1 • f er• t,11 charge -aild Esther Plnmmer ce , • ears. , · _the Pre~1· 1 l. ~ h ers-., ·, 1. D'ic ]·' D'l mi·ncr ·N 1:1:ent .1e, G. r,,e • 1 , kmeets t:lunclay evemng:,; at s1.x:, 0 , , Gale an<l E. R. teen. J O e 1oc ·. . . 'S • S • up t.-.\- 1. 0 lu\clC, . ,,,, ..1• I The clturch 1ofliQers fur tlte ensnmg , , S. , R . R, R , 1 1,rear a•re as fo lows: .--,_ss t up,.- ex OJ' a · l ~· ' T F' 11 I Sec·y-fi:.athryn Sage. j/ ( 'h lt ('1 :,r'~:•1~·s. '"·. ·, ie ,L. , .• Scc . ·- ",,rs-. J enn1e • l)i'cki'e :1.ss , , . rI Chm ch T1easme1-:\I-rs. Effie P1ttenTrc · urc__:__L~cula Jc!hnson. j· ger. Pb·,· ·t-H.a].ph Plummer. Choir DireNor-:\Irs. HJ K. R01,ral. Ch .. ter-Rev. S. Va'U'ghan. Org-anist-Ilalph Plummer. <su- • . Cr· die P..oll-..\Irs. Jennie/ ?eacon-.J. n. Wytlie. -p, ~ _ • ~- I J h _. d l'IarTrn~te ,-J. :\I. Johnston and c. 1Y. / Earler for three vE>ars . . E. B. Gay,1,ord unit- ~ 3.k e , ,ucacIa O nson an ·• r ,t R , ' . · I urch: ,in 1874, :\1.rs, S. -= " A. F· r "her~-:\Inir Dickie, George Flem, letter; in 1875, C. ' in;:. Xe,rell Gale and Brnest Stoen. / · a mem'ber; in 1876 I :-:nnc1a~- Bchool 8npt.-:\Iuir Dickie. ntl :\Irs. Effie Pit- ' j .b<t Supt.--,E. R. •Stien. e nbers rwi-th five ·:-1,c'<.·retar:r-1Kaothryn Sage. · a long J.ist oJ. Pit- ...,_.,.-~ .\~st Scc'y-:\Irs. J,ennie Dickie. F' mings and Ca-dys Trea,-,urer_j:\Irs. ,E. P. Johnson. l'ianbt-Ral,ph Plummer. wa~ ckChorister-Rev. ,Stephen Va,u-ghan. - - ·• 187·5, Rev Le-Snpts. Crarl'le Roll-l\Irs. Jennie lin1g t!:he dedica; BulkleJ·. :\lrs. 1Lncad-a Johnson and :\[rs. -,n ,offle,nin.g of , :\lar.irnnet Royal Wheeler. o •pay ,the last in,:i'.llrs. A. T. Fielcl,Olerk. -e pioneers did a i=r--:.=:, finst.l I j n~c: J -. Re\'. John Vitter• to he -ordaine l Buet'ter, and the • e Ja,n. 13th. 1876. coming over in pa!id ,a tribute to of seventeen of ministers, who .ors. I I �s 'Ol\'GREGATIOXALISTS ; CONGREGATIONAL C'Hl'RCH HOLD AX. TAJ, MEETING CLOSES PROSPEROl:S YEAR A~ ELECTS OFFICERS · q Year; Elected 'l'IH: member,: of the Cong1·Pgational / ..2.1f i s, Clrnrd1 nrnl fsociet;v held the regulnr The lwautiful spirit of the Christ- I "14 i1 nm111al meE-ting in the c·hm·ch r1inint! ma:,;tide ,'YflS once more exemplified at .;.. ·1 d room Tlrnr:-;cla.v eveniu;.:-. A delicious our annual Ladie!"' .\.irl nncl church 1 'J'l • • • 1C rq)( • _ rhe nnnual s supppr was served and hw'-:inrRs was bmnne:-;s meetmg-..Jan. ::i. l\Iemhei·s of t· . • ' 1)1(1(.l 1112" .,_ il1li;;:1 tion:-: met b transacted over the tea-cups. our church nnrl society <llll<;>d together . . · . .., . . anc1 ,J . -s,n, Oft1cers' u tl.Je tremmr.r. n repor t ~ Rl10wec1 n vrry pros- ..~ n d 1,'I r. ,J . TP ". 1i\I'1e;:;en. asr-srntecl by l\Irs. ri1 \, . L. 1 r R 1 ,1· I \""th \ P. re Join.> lll : l H y ..a r of flcrvki> tl 1ierons ypnr and . wt evrQ' c 1 epar men . ,.;,.__ oya .• , rs. va , i enbury and . t t 0 ··tt. , openecl t h e b usmess . we are• ::r.1t the kind proa of, tl 1e churc11· s wor k lrnr-s sncceerIe 1. 1\1a b e 1 B an1 1l and • 1111: 11 1 well in its aim all(l 1mrposP. Tht> meeting with a very entertaining pro- ~·ir1 n Chmeb Board has done its dut.v cheer- gram, and l\frs. Field led all in an 111 tlns part d th n fully and conrn.zeousl;- nnd :j;975 was earnPst_ prayer. ! There i~ n minc-liucs paid on the builrliug fund. Officeri-; for the r enr were elected as : eons pride in c- :. part, <'VPII ," C Tl11- s , .,l :t.1 ~ • . ;....._,w,111 '-· j,- follo1Ys: j thou~h n vp1y ~~a ll r ... iu the won-' g hn·gp(l nnd a good ,vork is e,11Tied ou Church Clerl!'-:.\Irs. A. T. Fielrl. : d('rfnl work aeh1p1·,..-1 hr our pastor. n in this <10partment J,y a cal)ahle nnd Chu{·ch Trpa:-:urer - :\lL-;s Hilda Brady. 1during the rear lf1'.!9. Io fait-hi'nl lt..111d of te:wlwrs nnd ollkei·s. Choir Dirpctor-:\Irs. :.\Ial"Vel Royal. ! ,ve :ll'P more •b::in pl,c,a!<ed to a:n· 'The <·hoir un<ler the <lirr<.:torship of Organist-l\Iahel Barrett. · nollnl'e thut :\1r8. H. K. Horal. af'Ri1<t·('(] C I t ;\frN. ::\Ian·el Royal, by loving serYkr Trustees for three years--0. H. ;/ h:r l\Jesdamp:,; W'ith1:nhnr'" and Mie,wn, ti addPd mncll 1o the interest all(] im• Flemi. ng arnl \Yib-on Beam. '/_ will. llnv,, charge of the music again pl'P,<sin•ll<'"" ()f om· <lPvotions. Deacons for three :,ears-0. H. i this rear. ThP <·hoir J.r loving ;;ervice a :\[1·s. O. II. Fleming pn•sentf'cl the Fleming. COJ;1trihu1t•s m1H:h to thP interest and b rPport of tl1e :\fission ,vork done. $55 l'shers-:.\Iuir Diekie. G. Fleming, N. impre,-siYPnP:-s of r1ur devotions. v was rnise<1 nt our 'l'hank Offpring mePt- Gale, E. R. 8teen. J. l\L Johnston and Om· ~unday seho,1J work hHs en-!' t, ing-. $10 giwn to :lliss Stoc, .Japan, $29 Clifford Burmeister . largc'<l nn<l a ;.wod ,,·ork is earriPd on a to :\Ci,:~ .Tennette l\Iiller. Afri<:a. ns 1Yel! i\I~ssionar:, Committee-Mrs. A~drew in this <lcpartment_ hy- ~fuir Dickie and ::V as many ;:nb;;tantial gift<; to the needy-. "'.ylie. ::\Irs. H. K. Roynl and Miss L. hi;. rapahle :md f:uthfnl hand of tcaeh( 'rlle membership in our .Junior and Ripley. ; Pr!< an<! off1t·,•r;;. TI1e ;sunda:, sl'liool 1 1 y SPnior EndeaYor 8oeieties i,; growing s_und~y . School Superintendent-· is in n sr,IL·mli<l finanei:il condition.] v and deep intere"t in hihle instruction l\fmr D1ck1e. ~111',- Curro! KPrr i.c- planning on entc>r-i a , is maintained. Asst. ~~1~erin~en~ent-~. Steen. in? eollt•;:tt> :iu'.J :.\Ir,;. can_ ei· Chn.rrhill S f Following the reports officers fo1· the Secreb11J-:.\I1s. E. R. Steen. \Hll tnkf• up tlw work , supermten• 15 ensuing ye::ir wpre elected fl!" follows: Treasurer-Mrs. Lucada Johnson. llPnt of t!H• primary dep(irtmeiit. , c Cl1ur'·h C'le1·k-,.I1·s. A. 'r. F1'elcl, r1·ani·st ·,.~abel Bar·r·i·tt 'J I ~ -m., , • 'he Larlie< Aid "ociety hai< made; ( 'hnrch Treas.-:.\lis,; H. Brady. Asst. Pianist-Anna Jacobson. its plan,; for a hig- ,eHr·,; work which 1 CLoir DirPdor-:.\lrs. ::\[arvE•l Royal. Chorister-1\Irs. Im \Yithenbury. \vill be <1irectP<-I hy- :\fr!-. c. E. Gc>tty. Dr11cou-F. ~ - Bulkley. President Ladies' Aid Society-Mrs. ll'ollowing the reports officerH for thP , TrnstPe for three years-::\Jrs. E. ~- 'l'homns l\Iorse. year were eleete<! a-: follow": a :st('('n. First Vice President-Mrs. H. K Clerk- Mr~. A. T. Fielrl. l"><hPrs - :\Inir Dic-kie. Georg-p Flem- Roy·tl C ' · TTeai<nn•rHilrfa Br:Hl.L ing. Xewell Gale. Ernest n. Steen..T. f:!econd Vice President-Mrs. A. S. n F ::\rl,;" ,_ :u . .Jolmston and Clifford BunueistPr. Hinds. en('O!l··-- · :. Bulkley. Deac·onrssPs - -:\lP~rlnme,: Dickie and 1: { K S. 8npt.-:u. Dic-kie. Secretary-Mrs. E. A. Claeys. Wheeler. A:;:;·t :-sn11t.-FJ. R. . Steen. Treasurer-1\Irs. C. L. Atwater. 'l'rnf'tN•·-·J<J. R Stf'eu. • • ~<'e';1·-:\fr,-. .Tennie Dickie. l\Irs. A. T. Field, Ch. Clerk. ('I . . \.~s·t Nee·y-K:1thrrn Rnnkin. ~-.--•- _.....,"""'.,_----1/ · wrrnter--:Mr~. H. K. Roya,]. Treas.-:\Ir:-. Lncada .Johm-;on. As:-:t. ChoriRter- :HrR. Iva ·w1t.hr-1JPianbt-:.\Iahle Barrett. hury and 71frR. ,J. \V. :\fiesen. Ass·t I'i:tni;:t-:\Iarjorie Koster. Ui~sionar:r C'-ommittee -1\lesciames ('horister-ReY. R. Yan_gllnn. 1 -I. ,J. Waite, 0. H. Fleming. Xeil ·wheelSu)lt. ('n,Llle Roll-:.\Ir,.: ..Jennie B11lk! er. A . .J. Wylie n 11,1 :\fr,~ Lucenia Rip-/ l<>;1·. ;\fr;:, Lnc,Hla .Jnhn,;on arnl :.\fr ,._ :.\I. -~~ ' IL "'hecl(•r. I Offi{'f'r1< P!Pcterl in d ia rge of the 'l'hp Ladip,s .'l.i<l :-,oc-ietr earn Ptl :<:MO. i Snnda~• srhool rli>par m ('~. t are: . \.not her plP<l:!·e of :-1000 "·a" 1,iad .. fo r 8uperintenr1Pnt-. fu r Dickie. th+> Building- Fnnd and s~2:-; ,,a, p: ill. Ai-:st. Superlntcnd t'! ·- E. R Steen. Offic,ers for the :,ear : Sf;'crctary-2\li,-, . r r-:: ' erite Ken. Pl"e:-i(1Pnt- :.\fr,._ Thomas RP, irl Asst. Secretn1T-. I E . R. Steen. bt Yice-Pre".-2\Ir>< . .T . .J. "·, i , Tr<>asun,r-:'\fr,. .Johnson. /: 2ml Yi<-0-l're,-.-:\Ir,:. II. K. TI 11, Supt. Prim:ir:v I - :\fr,:, Carter I' Rec.-;1· -;\fr,-_ .-\ ..J. Rnnkin. -+- -.....,.-ea Churchill I 'l'n•:1:<.- ;\Ir-<. Leonarrl Atwa tl•r. Pinnist:_;\Jis;, .1 I Cinle LeadPr"-:.\Ir:0. C'. E. ( • y . ARRt. Piani"t - . 1 .Jaeobsen. 1 :.\fr,;, PParl .Tnlm><,111. )Ii,,,- II. B r. <ly. f'hol'i,:ter--:.\J r, :\Irs. A. .J. Wylie. :\Irs. F. (.;iJ,_ n r.n 2\lii"~ionary :-;r - • :\fr~ ..T. :.\I. .Jolm:-;ton. <:'r:1<1le Roll :e; .. ('!J,iil'man Flower Commi t <'f'-. Ir, . A,:;,t. <:'rn,lle H A. T. Fiel<L Homp Dppt.- r· ('hnn·h C .A~,t. Home J, Bil'thdrt)· SPer<'· ;q i en:·'.' ,~· I I I g ., E . fr 0 I R I Tnrn~. ""'C :..J Ill) .s ~C g u., --5 �.Asst. Pianist-)\fyrtle Withenbnrv I ' I rint PlHlent-M. Dlf'kiP. .\,,· . :--111H'ri11tend1•11t - K H . :--· n . BrnierinteJ!.cJ(lnt;' · Prin1a1w Dept:_:_ :--\'r·rN:: n · -C'li.fforcl BnnnPistP!'. ... attended annual meet- :\Ir,. R. C. Churchill. ,\,,r. ~l'l'rt'tttr~·- )Jnrg-1writP K t'rr. ~-:ers and members of the Cradle Roll Superintendent-l\Irs. l church was held in :Uuir Diqkie. • Tn•,1,m·N - '.\fr". ·1\J11 ic•l J olm,on. _ rlors on Thursday even- 'Asst. Cradl~ Roli Supt.-l\Irs. Thos. Pin ubt- :\Jarju1·ie Fonl. delightful pot-luek Read. A,sr. Pbmi~t-~1.,rtle "\Yith('11hnry. l'rima r~· ~nperintenclent - :\lr,. H . 1 Home Dept. Supt.-l\fiss Hilda , reports 1,howed all de- Brady. R llill. j : church work in a very. A.sf:t. Home Dept. Snpt.-Mrs. John .-\"'t. Primarr Supl'rintemlPnt- J.incondition. The Sundaiy· Clarad, h 1 b ·· tal111alt Imus. - .iacl t e arg·est mem er::1Iis5ionar, Secretary-Mrs. F d , I .., endance in ifs historv. K re Crncllf' Roll Su110rintenrlent - ::\Ir,. ~ Department with -:\Ir~. '-~~:thd a, Secretary-Miss Lintal h ·. .\lni1· rnc·ldc. ___ b ill as superilHendent ha~ I mu , . · ' ma -'-"'t. ('raclle Roll SnpPrintrnclPLt,. a membership of 20 "It•N , T . F"1eld , ro , to GO ., ~ . .-,.. ~hurc'b Cl erk I< .\Ir,. H 'rlmma~ Reac1. There are five teachers,r=-----'I . ona' Dept. Supel'intPndPnt-:\Ji,, t ~EW OFFICERS ELECTED FOR co~..:.~.TG• CHURCH Ii: .1 ·~ .Johnson for first begin-, I JI1l<la . Brn,ly. t .\><St. Jk]lt. SupNiut(•1HlC'11t - ::llr, l .J11l1n ('larndy. . ~Ji~sionar.,- Sec·ret:u~· - )fr;:. F rro K P1T. Hi•:·thrla~· · SPnl'tar:v Lintalm ab 1 Imu~. Ward - of appreciation were. _spoken , i Th<' offil'ers of tlw La die,;' Aid f r t o the ..litl president, ' ;\Irs:. C. :ill. Getthe <·oming year are: ty "Who a lTI'ays has a willingness to\ A!ll::\TAL :\IEE'fING OF CHURCH l'rp;:iclent-::lfr;:. Homer Hollister. 1 d o ~he ...-ork at hand. A~D SOCIETY "HELD LAST Fir~t Yice Pres.-:\Irs. C. F. Beh n -· Th 0 Bt>rean Class has sho= a kindTUESDAY. tPr. ly feelinz of helpfulness that has perSN·oncl Yiee PrP;::.- ::llr,. ,nb, ,n m('"a-ed the church life. During the T11C'stll1 >· ,1ftC1'110011 tlw mernhrr;: of Rrnm. year they earned $112 of wl1ich $70 t he J.. HliE< .\icl so<:iety of the l<'irst ~peret:ir~·-::IIr;:. C'. 8. Hnrri;:on. wa-- :::i,en to the church fund. Couzn•zation, l <·lmrc·h of Hht>lh>' gathT1·eas11rer- )Ir;:: . .J. E. Harri~on. E,Pry member present united in ,,n·tl i11 rlw c· hnfrh pnl'lors for the )lrs. A.. T. Fielrl. expre~-in~ their a ppreci.atio?" of the) annual mPrtinu: of the organiz,1tiou. Chnrch Cll'rk. wurk of t h e pastor a nd his wife. Tihey , .\ lJonntifnl ,mpJlt•r wa:s ,<ern•cl 1.Jy~ ~== ~ -= ======== ==- == , ha, e ,-pent thrM h elpful years here jlrs. K arl l'lnmhoff nnd cornmitteC'. 1 AUXILIARY l\IEETS.:':;' 1 and ha,e p ut for th ce aseless efforts Folloll'iu:.,; tliP ,np1wr the 11a~tor. H Pv. LEGION .. . for he bes t w elfare of the church and Innh. (':1 !1Pll rh t• met'ting to orc1Pr a wl The local A:1x1lla~y nmt h~ld a yery community. , i fo llowiri g JmlYt'r tile reports of th plc>asanr meetmg Friday evemng at the T he ch urch will be officered during I rnrion, hrn n(']~p,.; of drnrf'li work home of Jir,:c. A. 'l' . Field. Roll call 1!!31 by th e following: nrnl , llll ;u•cpptl'<l. 111 svite of 1,,, . wa, r e,-po~1ded to w1!h current event:'. Chu!:•,h Clerk- Mrs. A. T. Feld. t ,. , ra~inz ,·ornliti,m,.; ,nu drnr<'h ! , · Included 111 the busmess l!rogram ,f 11 1 TrPasurer of Bene,olences-~Ir,.;. O . tir.i,l P<l ·a ,n c!'l'S,.;fnl y <•,u thn,n .l!:l i ~1 . t he e,ening wa" the readrng o~ . t ', H Fleming. pi· , "· •r;.!'.i· ancl \York of Jwtlt R _F ebrn.ary American Legion. ~nx111n -y J'ru,tee" for three years-O. H. il,Hl • lr,. Tunis. Tribute arnl :! \" i- 'hulll'tm by ::llrs. Blanche Gnffin, set · t· Fleminz. "\,ilson Beam. tm!P " ' , p:t i cl tlw pa;;tor arnl " ·ifr I l tary of the unit, \\·herein current iu D~ c-pn-0'. H. FJ~m1ing. tht m ml•t•rs and frit>rnl,.: nf .1formation as it pertaius to onr m,' C ri , ter--:\Irs. H. K. Royal. ·l l'reh. The following ofcil'L•r, Wlc'l "·as carefully ontlinetl. In re,.:pou,-,: t A--: -,ant Choris ter-Mrs. Iva J . l'll><.·•t'<l: the interest shown in sewing. Carol .\ 1 hur ('lt•rk--::IJrs. A. T. Fh•ltl . mtt1'r, pn•sident, appointed ::-Irs. Ha lli 11 T r"i , n rn l>f HPJie,oll,nce,;-'llr,. l). 1 FPrris chairman of sewing, with ::11 ·, . Committee-Miss Lu'IIrs. II. F l ,m ing. Del P,1ton and )Iargnerite John~on t e1Irs. Tru,tt•P,; for Ji'ull 'l'erm of ']'hre,• assist. iu pun:hasing material:,; r t(•ars-C. '"· Eadl'r aml .A. .J. Han- 1, sewiug, the work to be done for tt kin. t c-hiltlreu of the billet at OttN L I . Jka<·on- ,J . .\I. Jo]rn;.:ton. I, :\Jone~· was donated for the ::;er -i ('lwristpr- .\lr,. JI. K. Roynl. with . basket. '!.'he name of )Jr:,;. Orin W i - · J. )I. Jobn- jJ rs. H. L. "\YitlH'llhury and IL F Hill \, son was added to our memlwr,-hi1 li fl ,._istiw~. Following the bnsiness meetin _ r · .\I is,.:ionarr (' 11 n 1mitlt·e )fr,-. .r H. fre:shment:,; were served by the comm! • · , ' ' • \\' 1·li't' 'lt'" o JI FJomino· :\Jr,.: c\ t•il tee. )Ir:,;. H. ·Rasmussen, :\Irs. A '.'..' u• ' -1L!!' Committee-First quar· . ., ., . . . ' ,.... . . ' ., o• • • , • ~ .• ,,·11 t"' 11,1· 'J1·s J J '\'a1·t,. •1rnl '11 rs \ and :\In,. A. T. :U 1el(!. 111 keqnn,, H • E I,Iawley· S econd quar' · ·' · · · · · · • ' , ' · · ·, , T ~ . · · 'Th.·d' Q t R J WYlit• ' ~,1tional Cherry "\,eek. -., 11son;; , ir uar er. oy • · : · • · . . . . Foiirth quarter, v. E. 1 shc•r,- :\1. D1t'klf'. J. 'IL Johnston. I A gnessmg gai11e and card 1ih :i ('liffonl HnrmPistpr, R R. ::<teen, , co1ll:lm1eLl the evening's program. School Superintendent- (;c•o nil' Fleming. StanlP~' Griffin. I :\lac F-iclcl, l<Jthel Je118e11 and Ha i l)p1·ornt"ing ('ouunittf'e - 1:st qnnr., : Pil'l'sou are the :\Iareh committee. · ie. .\Ir. o . R Ilawlcy: 2nd q11ar.. )[r,-. llll'eting will be held at the home of Su.nday , School f:luperinc\l'il \\'hpeJpr: ::lnl ,111ar .. :\Ir, . ..\.. .J. : )lr>'. Field. - ": R\, Steen. ; )Irs . .A. 'I'. Fil-ld. 1\'ylie : .J.tll qnar .. ~lr>< . .-\. 'l'. Fil'ltl. ~-Clifford Burmeister. will hP offi<-erPtl .J ournalbt. -- retary-Mar~uerite Ke-rr. I 'l' lll' ~nnclay sehool ~ o 5; )lrs .. Vera Harrison.' _ be.:in ners, age 5 ; to ,6; )Irs.:< H lli;<ter, first primary, age 6 't o , · ~Ir-:. Gertrude · Steen, second pri-. ,ma.:-y. ~ze 7 to S; b Mr,$. : Mae Barritt,' , thir primary, , 11ge ,$ to ·. 9: , 1' 1 ,~t,., I' 1· ,;,_ '4 ~ ---)irs. Amiel J ohm,on. -:\Iajorie Ford. hy tlH• following-: I • �- - -- - --- - -- ~- ---- - Seeretary-:.\Ir~. Rolph Till. I OFFICERS ELECTED BY ' I Ass't Secretru·~·-:.\_Iar:rnrP RPa<l. \ CONGREGATIO:\AL CHURCH ! Treasu r er-:.\Ir". _\.mil .fohn,on. I The a n mrnl mf'f'ting- and ch urch suprian ist-2\fildred "larady. _ rhe calendar per of t h e Cong-re!!ational church and .Ass't Piani~t-:\Iyr,lf' Y,ithenbury. :rnve Ulc'ell the ~oc-ieties w a s held in the churc-h parChorister-:\luir Dickie. Con~regational lors Thursda~· evening. A supper pref;upt. Primar~- DPpr.-:\lrs. E. P . r r,r date-arpared uml cr the chairmanship oi' Mrs. Johnson. ~ xt. 'l'his 71st .T. :r. 'IVaite was ,a;en·ed to 50 members Cr adle Roll-:\Ir,. :\Iuir DiekiP, :Mrs. -er,ed on the and frie nds of the ehu rch. '.rhomas >Reacl. Y lJth, with a],)Reports were given by the paest.or Home Dept. ::-:r .·r-:1Irs. John Clara- propnat~ ' •. exercises. l and officers of the church. :.\Iissionary dY .. · ~ Orgamzer. . n an,l then known the Fin,t Co~e.:ational of ·> society, B il>le school. Comrac1es of th e I Ass't Home D~1, · =- •!'·y-:\Irs. ·Jac·k <as Benona. it ha,, <nee become church known as I . - W ay and Ladies' Aid society. • Banitt. ithe Fin#t Con.::n·p:mtional church of ~ The Larlies' Aid society has complet- I :\Ii;:sionary :,s., ··• -:\Irs. FrPd Kerr. Shelby. There are ,ome of the older ,. 1ed a sp~e.ndid. year'~ work U~lder the Bi r t h day Rec-·y-!:lt-,rnor Bnrritt .. ' : n:ieml>ers of the c~nrch and congrega- Ileacler;slup of :.\Irs. C. F . R<-hu ster. The pastor a11pornted the followmg ti_on whose memo_ne': reach back well 1 1 The Comrades of ,the 'IVay have been decornting c· ,L,rnirreP: 1st qnartn·. mgh to those l>egrnnrng-s, and ,::ome of • paying- t he light l>ills. :\Ir. ancl ;\Ires. 1, E. Ha,vley: 2nd quart- I these will review the long history as ' 'j The :.\liss-ionary committee_ ri'portell e r . :!\Jr,;. Xie! \Yh pe'.pr and :\fr;:. EnH'Rt I pat} of tl)~ _f'.I; <:is,e,. . . . . . " :I 01 •throng-h its ehairman, Mrs. Niel " 7 heel- · 8 t een: 3rrl ,1twrtt r. :\Ir. and :\lrs. F. R. '.Ihe a1_1m\,.t·n> ,er nces are be1n,,, _,. 'er l"52.65 paid on our apportionment. I Bulk ley. -!tL inaner. :\Irs. A. T. FiPlcl . . pl~nned F111 tll.. ·. ¥] tthre o~ a ch. urch re·r . • · ,. umon · o. 11owm"',. h' t e ~unday School e A ' box was ~ent to Brewer hospital. t ,, 1.1-~in;, of rhank~ was tPrn1Pred !a . th . . . •.,. · ~ . . . . r11 c mornmg wors 1p ~ernces ere . Greenwood. R. <" .. contarnrng bed shp- . :\l uir Did;:i., i. ri~· !!nltrnn of 111" fai th _ will he an indoor ua,ket picnic' dinner e pers and serap hooks m~cli' by the ''fnl "Pni ..,, : - , up1.•rinte1HlPnt of the , in the churc-h. The program about the , scholar:-; in :\Irs. Clarady;; c-la.s s. A ~Snnda~· -:d ool f r man~- years pa;:t. : tal>les, with H. M. Hoyal as toastmas- 1' box of clothing is being m::ulP 11p to l>e Due ro ill!,. __ . Ir-. 0. H. Fkming 'ter. \\·ill be reministent of the past, sent to :.\Ii~si;::sippi. \ \Ya" unahlP ro a e1Hl this meeting. and a :llemorial Hour will be observed e The Crnclle Holl has ten new mem- 1this J ,•iu:: thP tir-· .umua l rnpp,ting- ;;he l>y ReY. Stephen Vaughan, from Frank- n hers and 11 ha Ye been tran;;fprrp(l to has rni,,.,d in f( ,r.y ypar-;. fort, at 3 :30 o'cloek. the Primar:, Department; prP~ent, 1rrs \ ,.. Field ( 'krk. . H. l\l. Hoyal, ~s chairman of the an- 1s . l r ·l!ip ?4 . 'mversary comnuttee, has as associates mem oe" · · 1 eV l lams bJ11ll\fr ' T . F'1e11c, ·n R , ( • H Innis reported five union • • • -; - ~- E • B • Gay Ior·ct: ".u.rs. .,,,, e, · · · 1 w l\Il'ssrs. o. H. Flemmg and l\Iuir Dick- te st sc>n- ices. nlade 2v0. pa oral ea~Js, per- 'I t1 1ie, and the pastor. Rev. John l\f. Wilnd 1 formed four wed<lmg ceremomes a ,. .,,.. -J, liams. This committee is preparing a ,I; offic-iated at ten funerals. . . t< "~ ____ I" 1 progran1 of exceptional interest. Rev. In October the :.\Ionday E vening :\lis i By Staff Correspondent leas George L. Cody, of Xe\Y York, secre- ie ;::iou :',;tudy club began th_e stn dy of • Sl~elby, l\!a:-ch . i:3.-:Rev. John M.c. :re tary ?f the . American l\lissionary .As- •ry the 1 0<>k entitled. ·'The Ch rist of Every Williams _was ,ea _as pastor of sociat10n, will be the guest speaker. R~ al.'' Shelby First. Cc::gr;:~a.tlonal church ,y t Recollections of Church History o , 0 The month of Xovember was ob~~c~~s··~e~eie:nt;i:grb; HS. Fd•lemisngh; 1'lli~iRter~. tH.d:.\L R~ya~; I served as '·Loya It~· :\Ion th." 'l'he total ministers and de:e;;-a= • Ionday: In- . 1:1 11 _ay c ~o .. ..,nperm en ents, Mmr lt a ttenda nee wa,- 260 and ,the amount of stallation ptoceec:.:::::s -·ere continued ts I.hck1e; Chnstrnn End ea ,or, Mrs. A. throughout the a: e:r:00n and eve- pt T. l!'ield; Plymouth Guild, :\lil'dred ·..collections doubled. ning. . . . . ' Wilson Burbridg-e: Original Poem, Ju closing his report Rev. Innis The counc1J. comv..sec. or a. mmis- Iott,:.\lrs. H. K. RoYal and 1Iusical num- 1! stated that he hopNl in 1933 to minis- ter and one deJega tF .::om each of the • . · . < • sixteen churches :..~ .e a~soclation b 1't, hers direc_tecl Ly :.\Ir,,. R. L. W1thenter to the hi:rhe'<t need~ of our com- met in the afternoc _ examine Rev. < bury are mcluded on the program. munity in a grPatly eular):!ed deg-ree. Mr. Williams as to .:;1:a:.1Lcations, a Old friend~, f, -rmer members and The fol!owim: officer,- were elected cl i:iroced~re acknov::~~=:,. ~-;' formal S earlier minist~rs arc- in,it_ed to . attend d O and to sh are m the occas1011 with the or snPeeedt?d them~elve;:: on the l,oard: recogmtion of the CG----::::-::.;· t . ,. ld A fellowship sup;Y.'!' a 6 •00 p e t • f b ,t F Ch urth clerk-11rs:. A. T~. 1e . : p. m . preceded tile E- ....r:.;: installapr ~~n ?eneraoo~ o mem ers . a nd I · :.\Ii~sionary Trea,-.-:\Ir~. \'I 11s011 BPam . .tJ · tion services. InYcc_-· r:: as offered sec ~01kers m ~he ch r<.h: _ The com1;mttee a 'l'rn~tpe,- for three ,ears-Stanley J I by Rev. C. H. Meet.er :- • or of the is endeavorrng to " a collect10n of i1 - " ::-.1uskephotographs of former ministers of G7 'ffi · (' · F . 11 'ter a~d E H '-teen · 1 McGraft Memorial n m . · · · :--(· u,-. ' ,. : .' · gon. Preaching the c =::.....;: .sermon the church and .:o ar.r:u:o-e an exhibit DPacon for thre(' yea rs-F. ::,:. Bulkwas Rev. s _teph€n ;'- -;-=-c,. D. D. of historic~! ar• ic·le, Th: coopen,tion , state supermtenden, C •. zregaf h •u • O ~ 11 w O WI ,Py~ ,• . . " , tional churches. Re·. H. .. :1:oody c-c:n·n ·e to these col- . 1, Chou:ste1-:\Ir~. H.K. R .al ... 1\: of Hart ga,·e the cha:;;-e - .-:e can- evi l~t10ns and to ~he - ;'('E·s of the an- (O Ai-;s't chorbtPr- :\Irs. R. L. \\ 1then-, dldate, while Re,·. 13. . ·. 0 --:-..Pasmversary obser, . ill be greatly: bmy. . . j, tor of th~ First _ /~:;?nal e f appreciatecl. P! a_n n,11;1 this event ltt, 2\Iissionary comm1tte1?--:\Ir,. J. R. church of ?.laskegon__ "'a e • • c ;.1:-;'ge. •touch elbows w1•b :n('ncls again , ,.. .. . , . , J ~E to the church. Re, D ---er. a rnand •'th •t h . "H 1 'Yylie. :.\!rs. ::s;IPl \\ 11ee1er. ·'1r,. _.,_ · · ~ Baldwin, read the scri;>~. I;,.s...s.on, ' . ' n 1 ,, 1 a · •- ·time ow- '1 \\'ylil'. :.\Irs. ,J. :\I. John,ton and ::\1.,, ir and Rev. H. A . • u;e~. . •· . 3 ~ of-km: do-you-do . - - - ~ 'lt, Lneina Hipley. fered a pra~·er. An ad,:: ·' el-.~.~-- ~ ' - - - - -JUSt r"her,-~t·rnlP, Griffin. :.\Inir Di come was g1:,en by R-: • ?a·.:.. H. l\lrs. Helen J:. '· ' · Clark of Luctine:ton. :\Iarian Carlson of :ll i0. Erne,-t :-<teen. 'IYenrlell Hol<'Ornl • -1. "The Day Done. a., a::·.hem, --··--·~· :)I. .Johnston. <,eor):!e Flemiu!!. Jarob was sung by the chu.rC!? c:.:.::::r. and returned to their h Crowl ancl Fraud;:: Bulkley. Mrs. R. L. With';!lba_::_:- __c";, r direc- er spending the I tor sang a solo, Er.,. 00 , - e :-{ot to of ·:\Ir · 'incl 'Ir Bihle sdH 11 will be operate tl hy h e Le~ve Thee." ·' "· • following- :--raff: 8nJ)erint('ncl<>~r Rev. Mr. Williams p:::::0;.mced the Arrow Orchards. Fleming-. assbt,i ntes, Ernest f-: , ,-,.n an'.! benediction. Shelby·s ne;,;- pas=:-0r _has ,Yenrlell Holcomb. 1 been in hls present i;:,o.,1:10~ smce I Dec. 1. During Lent Re· ·. . !:'. \Yi:liam.s v.ill hold .ser\ices e,·e::· Thursday niP'.ht culminating \\ith Gcod Friday -;rJ1en all Shelby chur~l""s ill unite :n a common worship hcur. All business establishments .:1 be closed that afternoon. I ! l R J M w·11· Fo rm af[y Installed ) I As Shelby Pastor e 0 = :rti~t I = Us C:-~• 1 ""°· I I is 1n i �I INOIAN PIPE IS STRANGE PLANT Parasite, It Feeds on Others or on Decaying Vege_c.e th( table Matter. - o..:ildi.t s.?.::::-:1d fie, GRO~S IN _ DAMP WOODS c.7-::::es of (By Ben East.) Michigan has no wildflower p~esi ent; queerer or more interesting than -:-hese ro, the Indian pipe, ·pallid, ghostly e ed ceilir dweller fl ~ • , up shaded woodlands, that r, e - 1~- .3 a mushroom or toadexercised stool i...i more closely than the vere d~ flowering plants of higher order to · which it is really related. casement This strange white plant, kinsman tachment of the laurels, heather and wintergreen, has nowhere in its makeup a drop of green coloring matter. Anot 'I'he stem, the tiny bractlike leaves ::-.e build and the flower itse:f are waxy white. The only color about the Sc,51-micar plant is the yellow heart of the nodding, bell-like flower. :=:-om The name Indian pipe comes from shape of the plant which reell pro the sembles a small white pipe. For obvious reasons it is also called the -:-~--ably ~ ghost-flower and corpse-plant. C.";1SC!OU! Speaking of its strange and dis- Growing in clusters in heavily shaded forests, the Indian pipe, strange honest mode of life, Neltje Blanghoul of the plant wo1·ld, has an odd, un-natural beauty of its own-;-craric sta chan, in her charming wildflower book, "Nature's Garden," says: Lacking any green coloring matter with which to manufacture its rL'alre ar "Colorless in every part. waxy, cold own food, this ghost-flower ibri,es OD the deCal' that flourishes in and clammy, In.dia.n pipes rise like a company of wraiths in the dim dense,~t wpodlADde. forest that suits them well. Ghou110.1 ._u ish parasites, for their matted root.<; c l S . OOmmg ro1 eSSOr functiom prey either on the juices of living plantsones, or the of words of F. . dead howdecaying wierdly matter beautiful d wr. ,---==========cc·-~=-----, . . ,.--.. W1"ld Orch"d Bl . p Higr. In Highlands State Park ''fo ----- Sc and decorative they are. nd those A Branded Sinner. SEBRING, March 9. - (Special.).::ea.ls w "Yet to one who can read the Wild orchids, yellow jessamine and faces of flowers, the Indian pipe vibernlum are in bloom at Highlands stands a branded sinner. Doub~- Hammork State park here and the . its ancestors were industrious, 1250-acre tract, with its dress of new fENT M1F less honest creatures, seeking their food in the soil and digesting it fol!age, ls at its loveliest, according to with the help of leaves filled with the hundreds of visitors this week. the good green matter on which The park suffered little damage from vegetable life depends. the recent freeze. OUS CAUSE ---=:C7 virtuous But some. ancestral knave elected Baby gators, fish feeding from the to live by piracy. hands of attendants and tame cat "No wonder this degenerate oirds, in addition to a turtle fossil estihangs its head; no wonder it grows black with shame on being picked." mated from 35,000 to a half million It is true that the Indian pipe years old, are among the other attre.c- UDICE quickly turns black when picked tions. or bruised. When the seeds appear at the end of the flowering season the plant lifts its seed pods erect and f!C PRIDE Bo D OF CIVIC UNITY the stems turn b::-own and woody. It is usual to find a dead. dry clus- )F CIVIC RIGHTS ter of these stems beside the pallid clump of this yea!''s flowers, the two resembling each other so little that the casua: observer would never guess their kinship, j The blossoming- 5Eason of .he Indian pin ' •x~er.ds from June throughout the summer. Although this strange : ov.er ranges below Michigan's s0u;c:,ern border, it is most abundan: :n the north and is a common dei-.Izen o~ the deep d:mforests of Isle r:oyale, where i: blooms as la:e mid-Septem b er. Its ghostly bea ·-;- in·angely out ! place among :nant red ber- ;:he pres: ====--,------- - ~~- I = rf Pss n.f t~ iln vUL,...,.n..d.- + :,.. �MANY ATIEND LOCAL CHURCH CELEBRATION The Christian Endeavor, its · organi- i ' bers O . r , zation and growth was given wi'tl1 i•Ulld pal 1 htmior love and pathos by :Urs. A.. T. , meal 1·d. 1ll ' I ,anc lllllt'c' ·1 i=~~i ~riencls came a good hearty 'Jlilic suppers H edges hall · carry wood ·1ilcl fires and ___ ing the supw rk and pury the Aid L B. Anderson, of that it might and )lrs. C. 0. r , • to occupy the Fi:}~~- C. E. Adams ga1:e a n original ~~aete\ \r . poem dedicated to the First Congrega- ic-lcaB Iamv, • 1 tional church. . I per. She t "Christian Fe~lom ,hip" was a sub- :chase of the 1 ,I ject pleasingly gi;_en iJy a guest speak- ,from ~Ir. ai,: --i er, Rev. Oscar l::irn::rle. of the East l\lr Anclers1L • GATHER FOR 71ST ANNIVERSARY ' Paris Baptist chu rch . where the Adams 11 be the pars •L _ OF CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH family attend. i Grieshaber w...re FOUNDING SUNDAY Brief greeting,; an I remarks were 1' property. macle by l\Irs. J . ,J. .:\.dams, of Muske- j I\ 1\lrs. il.{oyal n :ch feeling the l\!embers ancl friends of the Shelby gon. i , many ways tha. • had diligently 0ongreg·a tional church, with an exAt the beginninz of he program Mr. i. labored to rabe m ey. P erhaps one pression of social ancl spiritual fellow- Royal read a le·ter fro m Mrs. E. B. !• an, I showed the ship, gathered for a f1:11 ':1ay''S progr~m Gaylord, who ha, bt:en spending t_he -: en to be of real Sunday, ~lay 19, 1930, 1n celebration lvinter in P itt~ r _, Pa., the oldest hv.._ 11 service was th at f di2g-ing potatoes of the seventy-first anniversary of its h)" member of ehurc:h. ~Irs. Gay- j and husking corn f r Frank Kern, who organiza~io? ~lay_ 15, ~8~4. R~alizing flo;d came to .l' b" :an a nd She~b~ in then lived in Benon . :Ur . Kern gave that chnstrnmty 1s a h vmg thmg and 1869 with her f ily a nd had chstmct them their dinner an l paid for their not bound to any one period, long time memories of r ,evnal places where work, which of eour~ went to the Aid. members and friends reviewed the past 1they att-eml,· l urctl. Among these, Many and rnriou, way;: of earning history and the sacrificial activities 1were the ol,l h- y :-d1ool house, now money for the churLh a_d serving 0ththat seventy--0ne years of love, devo- the Acl,enrb · r •h and some times ers were given, and )Irs. Royal said, tion an~l pra:v_er has ':lithstoocl the at the Caq: ,,.n· r , .. uol house. l\Irs. we appreciate th-e loyal women of the test of t1m-e. ~o one penod . can check "'tl:aylord saii.l t R '"· St . Clair was past and the -work clle ones of the the growth of the whole lustory a nd the minister :n :i iL •he summer when present are doing. thus to perfect the growth of the , sh-e ancl ~Ir. Lia;, I j ined the church.. ~:Iuir Dickie spoke of the splendid present day church there was much to I On that satne ,Ia~- -, 1c:, had their first work done by the Sunday School and learn 1;l-n<l pr?fi t from the growth and Ichild, Truman. bap iz l at the Carpen- its lasting effec-r on the boys and girls s?lend1d heritage the church h as to ; ter s chool hou:-;e. here the services up through the year,,, of the fine array oP_er. . ! wer e h eld, and rhey w-ere invited for of superintendents. emphasizing C. A. Sumlay School ~Yas- he ld at the usual diBner to the P ini ::er home, which is Hawley. F. B. Bulkip~·- L¾eorge :B'leming 1 h our and a special guest and helper now the Odell farm. They clroYe to i and other worker:-. ~Ir. Dickie was : ~ as a fnrmer pastor, Rev. Stephen H. church six mile, irh an ox team. likewise an effidem worker. '\ aug-h; n. . . She wrote of rhe · teres t of her sis~1rs. A. T . Field pleased the audiAt the r egular church service~, which ter-in-law and h , ..,ml. :.\fr. and Mrs. ence with her memory pictures of the w1cre attended by a large and mterest- , '.r. man Pennfield who contributed the I Christian Endeavor society. Vivid au ;;.,nee, Rev. Jolhn lll_. ,vmiams, Icl~irch bell. H er entire letter was full pictures of the Swingle mules, taking b.- l " :-tor, ga_ve a~, app~·opna te sermon of interest and , e :;aid, "As I look young people of the church to meetf~om the ~ubJ ect, Ch~·1s~ the Founcla- back on those ye r - .f small resources ings and parties and the growth of t10n for Churchmansbip. There was ·h la b<, 1 realize that our ef- the organization was worthy and in1 cl au anthem by the choir and r equest ; \ m~c e n or"" in vain a nd that we teresting. The Christian Endeavor sosolo by Rev. Yaughan. or.: ::wing , ial 'I' and spiritually I ciety was first organized during the 1 Following the church :serYices, the Iwer ,11 fin ·iuiall;·.. .c\.ncl her hope I residence of Rev. and :llrs. L. F. Wal• large aucliern:e gathered in the church j I a ~ w~o. ~s coi;til uati ·L for this friend- do in 1883 and was reorganized Nov. parlors down stairs for a boun teous ' r asass~c·a 1 tion ·, ,iritual o-rowth and 27th, 1892 with 1 active and 16 assopot luck dinner. and a merry time of lh 118 ..' ·t··t ser,·i,.c= " ciate members, by Rev. and :.\!rs. E. J . 1 . 't'mg. .Th e a ft ~r cl'mner progra m !' c :Mrs.' H. n i\L R,>yal ~'t h a d a . mem• ns1 read a n early his- B ur~ss, and ~ ew unu'l i. opened with an mtroclucto~? address torv of the Congre;:-ational La dies' Aid, bership of 13a m~bers m 1895, and by H. l\I. Royal who officiated as . · 1 -eel by her -.:elf and then read a was the banner socie ty of the Muske- I I ii . ~1!:!:~s~~~o s~~e i~:?!~~~:iy t!~ early organization of the church which he stated, was organized i~ 1864 in a school house on the Banmster pla~e, the farm no': owned by Sta_nley Gnffin, and sernces were held m the old school house and the Carpenter school until a hall was built by Mr. E. J. Shirts, a pioneer business man, and !ater ~nown as ~edge~ Hall. The_ ser,ices "ere held 111 this hall until the church was built in 1874. C. E . .Adams, active in the church and cf1oir lifts re.a.rs ago, now f · Grand Rapids, sang a sacred solo a • was aceompanied by i\lrs. Oscar •. in,,.... of that city. "Memories" was the subject of a _ interesting talk given by Wilbur F. Taylor, who has long known the ,e and the church. fZ~:; ?~~:o~. ~!~fct:~t~;t~~)r t!~~ th;;: fi~ ~~~:~1~ati~nu~a!pl:~~;~w:t'ka:J · 1 Ts,• no, of \ 11 e ear!Y most loYed and she felt that all members have contin;i~~e~~1~il pr esident,-;· uf the Aid. Dur- uecl their work fo r Christ and the · ing her thr ee ~-ear, a , presiden t $800 church. . was el-eared and much constructi,e B-etween the rntei-Yals of talks and work com pleted. Thb paper was of pap_ers M . _R oyal muJe refe ences to 7 ·t 1 ·ntere·t to the wor"ers of t he var10us muuster:; an<l leaders 7 m church v[ ~ 1;~ Rornl cam; t<> Shelbv work and to i.ncid ...n·s of a historical , ~:;~c 1;er ·par~nts ·;.hen Rev. F letche~· nat_ure, relating . ~-" i1;1 the. original was pastor in 1~~l -I :!. SJ her mem- Umo_n ~unday_ ~ _- _ l rn Sh_uts hall : 1 or dated lia<:k to lon , before she l>e- he received hi..,, - · - promot1011 from , ca~e active in the ~die-• .lid. She the :•~3;~~s of rL... F : .. to the "P~~ce /' told of the early re,id1cr.·s. and one Maker~ , al~o r... • the happy_ m-. realized that work wa, much more stallat10n of tlk urc·h bell, given 1 , difficult in rho ct.a_ ,, an yet the by the Pentields_. :nany_ members ! women carried n a , ~Y do • now. took turns at r _ ,, - theu· ~xub_er- ! The regular sociery mee•i.n,,-, were held I ance, Mr. C. _A. w.,,,:-. mamf-estmg · in the afternoon and · he hom iss fm:- J ~he greatest n,, ~ = ~ g the rope I nished the supper. r w ·ch the mem- . for a ~ull ho_ur g over the bell with a tiua .:Ur. Hawley was an early l = and sawmill opei-ator, also c - - ~ mercantile The Sunday School and the ,. perlnestablishment in ..milding, to tendents was graphically re,iew by which he gav-e t He also built ~Iuir Dickie. the fine fa1'.!ll- ., e sonth part of the village, u ~ as the Fox i place, and i;et ~iginal fruit l orchard, • ! t, , I ~~-- . �l CONG CHURCH HOME COMING - ,.ose of this anmversary proudience went to the church -~~-~•w-,, where hymns were sung, • ~:~I::, 1!1 / '\) I.JI - -"~rb!a!:V~ o'l~~i:r~~ irected by 111rs. H. L. With.de,. Williams read an inter- 1 At three o clock tile audi .ice r irP<l I t0 the. church auditorium ,her t~ej' •bnir sang the anthem, "Tb" Lord is :i~e:t~o;:.:l.~:::~I! :~:.e~h~~t~~:r~~d :.\IJ· Soul" and 11 Hark! ''l\earer )fy - • • er from George R. Cady, of 721\'D ANNI\TERSARY OF CHrRCH Home Toda~·-" The program t l for'. the 1 whose step-father, Rev. · .., • 1 day clo~ecl with a one-ac p ay · :- me'lli :; here between the years of CONGREGATION thing Big:• a mission story gi,en hy l ~ ; one from Rev. W. H. / Re.. J. :III. Williams, Mrs. 8anfonl ry. Rev. C. H. Innis and Shelby IVirst Congregational church / Deyo, 11yrtle 1Vithenbury, Ruth E"· • ' · Steensma from Jackson. again celebrated the annh-ersary of/ ther Kerr, Leone Lewis and Glady~ ·. Stephen H . Vaughan, who the church 1vith a home-corning. Se,- Simmons. • here when the new church f enty-t1Yo years ago, )lay li:ith, lbtJ-1, The historical background and a 1924 nd • t and a I the first Congregational church was list of all pastors of the church wa, th dedicated in uu years anniversary was celeeee,en ago, spoke the organized in ShelbJ and on last Sun. printed in the Oceana Herald follow-• . -81 ,•fir.ices for deceased mem- day. }lay 17th, 1936, interested and t , . d h €'- p;e•·iall" = . of the c·h m<:b . . .,<1t h ere . d mg .1as years anmversary '·e those of whom. be I loyal mem bers Pl tan on-i· _ u ' · ~ " commg kn w ''.fbe church was especially hap- m memonal of this first great event. h h program.. ans dare o c t .r i 1 grea e I p, t · ~ ve Rev. Vaughan for the oc- 1 R eY. A re hib a Id H· a cl ten, pas t or II l t eset ome-commgs th t f an th a t· ·e ch ci1-. · and like wise i'llr. and :Mrs. C. emtrirus of the First Congregational l teresb 011 . e par ldo b e ~-~1 ·n: • E. A.. m:;, of Grand Rapids, and .Mr. , (:burcb, :.\Iuskegon, was the guest I meSmle rs1npth w?u e grat i .n "'~1 • <1 .llr:-. J. J. Adams of Muskegon. ~ :;peaker for the mornino· worship ser_'l~C 1 ga ermgs_ promo e a _ • B ·- .,iven .,.· a li s·t of mi'nistfirs ': spintual fellowship and, under~ ::. 11· i,, " h I Yice. He was ac:(:ompamed by :.\lrs. th th 1,ho · • ,e tiernxl years: e c:hurch roug !I ! Hadden. .Re\". H a dden spoke of the J'.;i;n~g~··=======~~~~~~~=~ the ~eventy•one . f --- ----L~Rev. John Vetter. ~Jlea,m_re it was to be with a ~h~rch I OUR CHURCH 1 11 LUJ.ti7-ReY. Amos Dresser. wbi(:h be had pleas~nt _asso?atio~rs To the First Congregational Church 1::,G,~Rev. Crane. m year" pa.~t. He said for life, rn of Shelby By church Minnie was Stevens Adams 1, -72-Rev. St. Clair. part. i,.: the concrete memories of tlif- This little organfaed, 1::,,.,-,5-Rev. James Watts. j ferent ])Pr;;onalitics. He spoke along In eighteen sixty four, ' R e,. A . C . B u tt ner. By a it's band of faithful workers, 1::,,;;..,o-! lines uttered by the apostle Paul. And known from shore to shore. l::c,cr77-Re,. 'l'bomas Towler. I ••Let us lol"e on.el another for love is The members all were loyal, 1__ -_, ,-,:,-Rev. Levi F. Waldo. Goel.'' "He that loveth is born of The pastors were the best, R nT tt They pulled and worked together, ~- • - _{J-. ev. James t•-vat s. God:· That":; the test, R ev . Hadden And their labors have been blest . 1 .i.. 1-Rev. L. A. Bar et · 1 s·1itl I t,.,Jienc• we ·tre 1Je 0 ·innin 00 to R W Fletcher ," · < ' 0 " organjzed a choir, L: F. ·Waldo. · i lllHler,-r«ntl God better in these later They For morning a nd for night, fa1ch member studied nil the notes, Thomas Parker. I day.,, ancl out of the chaos of things And tried to hit 'em right. '::,-59-Rev. J. B. Kaye. / that .:-nat Christian truth will ulti•; They rendered sacred anthems 1-::~ hl-Rev. E. A. Shanton. mat{-ly ;> t u:; right. ' And ~ang then1 o'er nnd o'er, 1 1-H-Rev. E. J. Burgess. j' The c- oir. under the direction of Of the jovs we'd know in Heaven ""hen we· walk the golden shore. 1 ,-9&--Rev. James ~ogen. ~ :.\Ir,-. I:. ::-.. "·ithenbury sang "1Yitllin 1 The Sunday School taught lessons L9::,.99-Rev. G. W. Myl~e. Tlly ~. ,-.~ Courts." E'ollowing the age and yonth the same, lhllli-1909-Rev. C. 0. Grieshaber. <:hurc-:... ""'nice sanrl visiting, a kt,-• To An<l scores of faithful teachers l;.l09-l~Rev. F . R. Sprague. k..-t <lilllll'r was serTed in the dinii.:: Have added to its fame. l;Jl0-12-Rev. W. S. Steensma. . d · Aft h" h · b They gave a Christmas tree each y ear Just filled with swee1s and toys, 1912-16--Rev. Gordon C. Speer. room own :stairs. . er w ic , wit And It's all the Santa Claus that c ... n..e 9I6-l9-Rev. ;r, T. Husted. Harry )I. Hoyal aetrng as toa,:tmaster. To Jots of girls and boys. ::.919--:!u-Rev. c. L. Austin. brief after dinner speeches were givThe chil<lren caught the spirit Stephen H. Vaughan. en. Rev. Johtr :.\I. Williams read greet• Th e Y. P . C. E. stepped in W. H. Skentelbury. iI,::, from Rev. Gordon H. Speer and .-\nd taught the joy of service Keeping feet from paths of sin. C. H. Innis. He,. 1Y. H. :-;kentelhur.,· and from }Ir. 1 Service is the saving grace, John M. Williams. and :.\Ir,. C. E. Adams of Grand Rap- That starts good seed a-growing, rR. :ED SPECIAL MEETl:SG rr i 1.-. Th{- "I.eeches were inter,-perced That's where they get the members That keeps this church a-going. rLed special meeting of the 1 11•irh <:ommunity singing of hymn, led ,,,ciety of the Congrega• , hy 1Inir Dickie. ?llr. Royal paid a 1 The Ladies' Aid-that's what It means, An aid in every ,vay, · of Shelby, will be held beautiful tribute to W. F. Taylor, who They frPely gave their earnings, And often saved the day. :.. in Shelbv on Frida,· bad been a speaker at the dinner taAnd as freely gave their service. 2S. at 8 o'ciric:k p. m. fo~• Me last year. and who was one of the Unpaid service It is true, But thl' more yon give our Father, f considering the call of mo;;t ,vorthy men and friends in Oce.. Baird, to the pastorate ana count~·- There were those present The more He gives back to you . who would like to have spoken a God bless the dear old members, \Yho've been faithful all these years. mPmorial for )lrs. Gertrude Royal Comfort them and help them .-\n<l quiet all their fears. :--t..-.,n. but hearts were most too full. The things yon buy with money, ,n clo;;e wa,- it to the time of her goin.r Their place you'll quickly fill, tr. the Hea,enly 1vorld. Yet to sa, Bnt you -can't buy one good member With a million dollar bill. th, t ;;be wa,- missed is puttin:: it mildly. To the young people who will car~·y on, Keep the little church fires bnrmng, :.\lemorie;; of yester-year were ::i,- Keep its lights a shining bright. It has been a mighty fortress en by 0. H. Fleming, Mrs. J. R. W~·li<>. Always holding for the right. F. :--. Bulkley. }Irs. F. Kerr anr] Hev. Work on cheerfully and hopeful Hadden. Knowing all ls for the best .... I I. . . . i. / 0 •• - i/ 1· ~ I I I I Find your place and hold right to it, Till you're laid away to rest. �Earlier as a p:i lrr. 0. H. Flemin_ the deacon of the early memories of church from :\Irs. F the present time. H many church clerk, :~38-WI-IO":-; \HI• > IX :\II( 'IIIGAX . . . . ... FI_ELD, Mrs . .-\. T. PrPs .. Am. -L<•g:ion Aux1liar.~-; ('hm n .. <"hild \YplfarP. Am. Legion A1:1xilwQ·; .-U>l>HI•;:-;:,.; :-;hellly. R. 3.. i\I,i_ch.; b. , 'helby . .'.llich .. Rt>_pt. G, 1880; d. 1 \ \ 11,:1111 and :-;ov hia (Wolkin'-) Swingle.; n!arr1e,l ; c-1). :\leredith C. (36), Charlotte i\I. (~!). :\L " a;i:ne l,3;J. AttetHIPd i\li ch. State < oil: of Appli ed ~c,. :\fom. F,•derntion \Vo-mPn s <'lub; Tuberculosis ('om. , Oceana Co. fsern•<) as count.v churn. for 01·pr 20 .y rs.); I).. rn 1~13 ~e_gun l!oldmg tuberculosi s a nd chi!-' •\lrcn 8 clinics ,nth tlw ~tatP Bd . of Health; '~,!00 .J' l!l16. emvloyed a county llnrsP; enrolled Oceana eo. sch. children in the moder11 -lwalth cr~1sad p ; i n l!J2i'i. established free t;1~P.reulos1s ches! clini cs for Oceana Co.; _iJ, ~lL<~- sponsore,l fref' i11fa11t all(! ]Ire-sch. clinics rn_ ()cpai!a , Co.; following tlw war gave niatenal r PliPr to f'x -soldie,·s; rnPm . Ci,·i cs Com. _(1ia st prt>s.) ; Ladies Lit. Club· in l!J·>:; orgamzf'd branc-h X f'ed)p ,York Gui!',!• ;\le~1 (~. K ,'. ( \Y orthy :\1atron.1!)3ii-3G ). Ch~rch; < ongrPganouaL 1:'olitieal party: H epu blicau . equal. i\lany thing, in the past 50 year-; in mechanical developmen lieved· we were fadn:: the development of a , which ha8 hardly a~ :,e upon. He spoke of thP I lorn. He is looking- to • these princ-iples shall bf · to the minds of people a • will be put first in peopll••·, we will have no depressio rise above selfishne>1s and _ Rev. John Williams pre,id the following interestin:: pr gram C\lllnni11rutti....--;;.~~-;--:~;-::-~ ,---,-- - - - - - - - - - - - w h i c h opened with prayer by · pasInight ·in· the solo : :s, f1u-- tor. Then followed a trombo~e __ _ SHELBY WOMAN ENDS LONG u ·!ERIOD OF HEALTH WORK rr=d r:m~ppi~J her ftiends enjo_ S elby,_Nov. 15.-Much credit for ~hed pub!Jc health of Oceana county is ue Mrs. A. T. :B'ield of Shelby for 20 years chairman of the tu: b erculosis committee of the Oceana County Federation of Women's Clubs. She has organized clinics! for the. testing of suspected cases and_ assisted in the fol!wing up of patients taking the home care. At least . four clinics are held each year m Hesperia, Shelby and Hart: Dr. F. H. Bartlett of the c\Iuskegon county sanatorium is in charge of the examinations and lo~al clubwo:nen assist in the tabuionl;, as historians and as dress• .g room attendants. -Ir~: Field 11:ow finds it necessary to g1, e up active supervision of this work but will assist where possible. :\Irs. Chester Ray of New Era will succeed her. ~it~~~ ::ung of entcrtalrunent. Praise for hP· • • those who spoke o! inuous serri~- - 1r. ·1p<>n to re·1f...._J~~· from 0 back o; er the years . ! ~ serVic\ she showed the stea:;.:· o:;,men and growth of the --· - -~. fro~ a small congregatic cnurc11 bulldlng to its preser: bership, with com:;,:e -e.. structure. · ld has - •• ~s. Fie .:·.'_ services to church "-· .._ chairman of h • • LADIES UTER ..\RY ( J,{'P, ';j County Federatio::: c! for the pa~t ::io ye_ W'hen she resigne~ ~ been president of ary club a.nd of the Auxiliary. Resignir.;last January, Mrs. F :eeded by Mrs. Wilso._ 'l'lw memlwr, of 1 ar;,· ( 'lnb met on T1H, reg-ulnr order of ht ,'n, Shelby-Mrs. A 'l'. Field has just closed her twenty.e ighth consecutive year as clerk of First Congresueof :\frs. C. S. Jinni,., gational chm·ch and upon her resigActing (1p1·,o1J. a mc•mhc•r , nation vVilson Beam was chosen to ing- ~taff. i.;bowPd 1 ,, succeed her. :\fr~. Field also has . .- • .... 1 been county chairman Of health 'j as ]lostei;ses to the g-:-or,> e.e •"-' 5 . r :\IPXif'O. :.\Ir. HPIH1<'I work for u;e County Fedei-ation of Muir Dickie a.nd Mrs. W!~:l Beai;i~ pf'1·,,,11,-; who c·lrnrr I Women·s Cluhs for 20 year:s. She I The program, including se ,-lJc•ut ""'·prnl ""' !,, has served as president of the I 'al numbers, was arrar.€-~ :,, • 8• V' . . Shelby Ladies Literary club and has Amil Johnson, \ nwr 111 :\IPx;co.,_ been head of the American Legion _ _ _ .\Ir,-;. A. 'I. I· <' l auxiliary. -~~ MRS. A. T. ~JELD HO- -~ REJ? tertainin.~ talk m, l She y-Members ot First conhl The membership of e vngrega- travel" i11 :\Iexic·o gregatlonal church met in the , tional church gathereJ in i1 e fellow - Her di~plrn- of pot• parlors Wednesday evening honor- ship of lo,e and de\·oti n. W illlesday 1 k t · \' 1 '11 c ingg Mr's. A. T. Field, who re~lgned _ . o- 0 honor and E-XJJ!' ,, their ia, ·p ~- "iaw" in January after having served for 1 e,em~,,, t·tf lt appredation t :llrs. A. mueh rntere:st. I 28 years as church clerk. .!rs. most 1 ear e ' ·hurch The uext meetin_ Field also served for 20 years as T. Field, who ball -ern~1 -~ c , chairman ot the health department clerk for more than twen Y:1,,hr Y_~rs :\In;, :\luir Dickie> c 1 ,of the County Federation ot Won,- and who resignl'd from h1, pos1t10n an's Clubs. She also was presi•:!er: • at the annual meetin; in January. of the Ladles Literary _club ai:i-d :'.\Iuir Dickie, at the clo,e of the. :t'ellater president of the legion aUDlh' cheon ,oice<l the feelmgs 1ows 1p 1un 1ary. • _ . - - - , of all when he sp,,ke or rl.tc loy_a~ty, the lasting friendlinP&;. the unt1rmg and unselfish ser,iee-,, ren<lered to the church, and to the cullllllUnity by Mrs. Field and then in liehalf of the church prese~ted her with an o,er-night b~g 1 -:l.i. • ---as a slight token of the esteem m 1 ~ Bv Staff Correspondent which she has been held the past many Shelby( Feb. 28.-Honoring wars and with the earnest wish that A. T. Field for her 28 years o! re. • :'II;. ;ml Mrs. Field mar continue to ice as clerk of the Shelby Cor,m-e- meet with the chureh f r many years,1 gational church, members ga,e a.n to come. Informal surprise party for her b~~;_;,~==========--- ,::-a-.~~• I ' Shelby Woman ls Honored for Long Service to Churc h I by Charles Harrison accom nit<l by :\lrs. C. S. Ha1J·ison at the p- o. A reading, the Hou~" Bbide f .:l.te Road", by Ruth E,ther Kt'n-. D by Patricia and Billy Harrb-m. R_ ·irntion, ·'Long Ago". Patsey Lemk . Piano solo, "Sunbeam Danc-e··. Enlyn Grant. i\fagic perforrnanee. Cb. nnce~· , Elliott. Duet. Billy an l Pat,y HarriRon with ~Irs. ,John Harri, n ..Jr.. at piano. Solo, "Slumber Boat··. Cecil 1 Kerr. :\1rs. Field, in hE-r u,nal c·omposed anrl kindly manner went back o\·er the days gone by of the 1'ork of the eongregational member~hip and its loyal pastors,· and ga ,e her most sincere 1 thank you. 1 _ L -· L'ter- f-'\Ch- . " of , ,f 22 nml ,;nm- -========;,_===-- ltl with r 22. �Going Overseas Lat . Shelby-A13c Ronald Field has oeen spending a furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clvde S c huyler of · Shelby, He will report to Camp Kilmer, N . J ., Monday, and expects to be assigned overseas. Ronald entered the Air Force Dec. 4, 1952, and r e c e i v e d his HEAL TH , COMFORT AND RECREATIOf\ the basic training at Sampson Air Force Base in HE personal equation, in a newspaper plant, is a particular!) HG. eneva,. N. Y. · onIy th roug h t h e d eveIopment o f a sptrtt . . w h.1c h tended e prev10usly atone. It ts sh e 1 by the individual that a newspaper may have an enduring Hi gh ~chool. He · h' If · · · · d · 1·r: b ts hopmg to be A/3c Field =ach must give 1mse to the mst1tut1on m or er that its 11e may e I able to see his brother, Sgt. l ie ~ich necessitates that every member of the staff develop to the William D. _Field, who is stationec at Mannheim, Germany Bill i< ';:2..:1:icular talents, and surrender these to the common end: the pre the Armored J?ivision of· the -~~: ~· land has been <> · d'_1v1'd ua J'tty. M atena · I. ~genc1es · m · t h e_ d. eve1oprrjoverseas. seven years. c. n_ - wspaper o f m He ismexpected hon1e:c.:::==~ 5?~1t of self.,abnegat1on are unnecessary; 1t 1s too charactenst1c of the a furlough in May. Bill re cen:::."''_n1.er newspaper work to . nee d artt'fi eta . I cu Iture. E mp1oyes o f T f-uwrote he some had had re of that seeing of the the plea:;horr.e N S were as loyal, as devoted to their calling, as willing to subm~own boys from Shelby, his cous111 · · · · th e o Id firame h ous-e w h ere Robert Pvt. Near Francis Mitteer, S;Sgt. s-c 1 es , t:1 or th e goo d o f th e mst1tutton m and Bill Woodhouse. vas born as in the notable structure they now occupy. It was felt that, m- me - - ~ . ew building, every possible consideration should be shown the employes, every a ention paid to their comfort and convenience, not as a purchase price of effort but as their right. T "= Recreational advantages are conspicuous, and chief of these is the confer, ence room, located on the second fl oor adjacent to the restaurant. It is capa, cious, measuring thirty,two by fifty,seven feet, and is richly and most comfortably furnished- a clubby sort of room, where the chimed hours of midday are sped , \'ith music, good reading and the colorful and stimulating conversation common newspaperdom. Here, too, are held departmental and inter, departmental s-.2.ff conferences, where policy and action are outlined; here appear, occasional! . distinguished journalists and men of affairs to address the editorial staff; here, :.., h liday spirit, dances have been held. Chamber music recitals, formal recep .. :: 2:1.s and festivities are within the scope of the room; and on the occasion of the .~:::s of distinguished foreign editors to Detroit as guests of the United States, _: ·. vas the scene of luncheons in their honor. Moving picture and stereopticon -?--: ..:::)ment adds to the availability of the room for purposes of education and ~ ::~ainment, and THE NEWS contemplates extending the facilities of the room, .. .--:en the occasion is sufficient, to public,spirited citizens engaged in beneficent ::"" :e~rises. The Young Writers' Club, fostered by the juvenile section of THE ::: ~ IT SuNDA Y NEws, finds it an excellent meeting place. Portable rostrums =-..-. :: ;:hairs for three hundred and fifty are stored close at hand. 35 "-, �0. E. S. INSTALLS . ;EWLY SHELBY 0. E. . ~:?9 ..,. ELE('TED OFFICERS DiSI.-\L~ _ EW OFFICERS 1 'J '; • -3 6 About sixty-ti,e memners and friends Installation r the elected attende<l the in--·.i.:, ri, ,n ceremony of and appointl I of Shelby Shelby Chapter 0. E. ::i .• Xo. 229 held Chapter 0. E. ' · · was held on memberin the :\fa--onic ball on :\Ionday eve- Wednesda;, t>. e: - ri '" ro the regning. The flag was presented to the ular meeting-. :\Ir- .J TTPI Royal, past East by the :\Iar~hal Yera Harrison i Gran.d Adah Gr..rntl Chapter 0. which wa~ follo,..-e,J by the flag salute I re. S. actt>d , i - Hinz officer, and Atwater a ~r t-fficient committee. 1 and a tribute to the flag read by Bird was asshste,J b, M-. Ii.a Cooper, in- 1 The table - wt-r ·nacti..-ely lecorated I Simmons. :\Irs. Ella Royal gave a few stalling mur-b )1 . Agnes Church- 1with Star .• r- ,a --e;; of spirea and words thanking the chapter for the ill, installiu~ · butter-cups a d ~:;bred with candles. [ splendid co-operation and assistance Poe, instal it Seated at ti.. - e-· rnble were l\Irs. A. ' given her during the nineteen months The ele,:t r, ro assume their T. Field, ,1ort . )Iarron of the Chap-; which she has sened as Worthy Ma- stations ,.. -, nhy :\Iatron, Abi• ter an(] four c r.:.r members, :.\Ir. and tron. gail Fie!..: Patron, Charles :Mrs. H. :\I. R iy l nd :'.Ir. and ]Hrs.·' :.\Irs. :\Iar,el Royal, Past Grand I Tallant: A., \Iatron . .Jeanette A. J. Rankin. Adah of the Grand Chapter of :i\'lichi- i Marx: A-p ron. Frank PlumFollowing a d · , us luncheon, the gan, 0. E. S., acted as installing offi- i hoff: :..: Plumhoff; song leader. :\Ir-. r:: K. Royal, opened· cer and was assisted by Ina Cooper, TrPasur.-.. Associate the program wi ; -'.1,;ing community marshal; :\Iauc1e Rankin, chaplain; : Condul't sing with :.\Ir,;. C. ~ H .. rrison and :\1rs .. ·winifred Harrison, pianist·, Vesta ·I Tl1 e i.. no. Two of the i , ffrct>r:,; included : · August :\Iar:s: at t Ste,ens, soloist, and the past :\Iatrons, j Chaplai.,. z m: \1'1r1<hal. Vera : songs sung I?· seemed to ! Carol Atwater, Jennie Dickie, Agnes I Harri,ni,: ,-. Winifred Harri'. I breathe a hle,,u,;. the memories . Churchill, Ethel Read and Xora Dem- 1 _ r 'e :,;undPll: Ruth, 11 ernked by the _;;a herrng and h€lped 11 t. I ing who presented to the newly inril'.e\~ E,rher .. ':t<lie Plum- make the meeung one of the most 1 stalled Point a boquet of flowers in 110 1 \I t z:: ••-\.nder~oll: '\Var- memorable e..-er held. 1 1 colors symbolic of that degree. · • ar Senti1wl. Ruby ' :\Irs. Fi-eld. acting a,, toastmistress, '! Glen Rowley, Worthy ' Patron, then • introduced :.\Irs. A. J. Rankin, who presented the Past Matron's jewel to mior Past Ma- r looking across the year:;, gave a his- ! the retiring :\Iatron, :Mrs. Ella Royal, tron. tht>n in behalf of the , tory of the Chapter. The order was a "- a token of esteem and the re~,ard " chapter. a P ·r,in's jewel to the organized A.pril lJ. lu98 with twenty- '1 for he rime ancl effort devoted by her retiring n_ t :u .,. \label Spellman. one charter membe1·~. The members of : for the good of the order. Abotit ::, =' th d 1. . 0 t Hart Chapter installed the officers, r •~ e P ici us po .- a:ssisted b,, two Grand Lodire officers. , The following officers were installed: i h 1wecPded the in~ TI".)1.-'lrs. }label Spellman. d ·ora tiorn, were in Of the 21 charter members, over one- , TI".P.-Charles Tallant. Xmas spirit. A huge half still reside in :.\Iichigan. Mrs. I A..:\I.-Abigail Field. U('('Upiecl the center Rankin spoke of the group, dominatecl , ' P ,- C, L oy al Church"ll 1 • .-,,. of the re. PJ7 ·i r .-,m. The committee by vision and ideals._ who have writ- · l\. Secretary-:\Iyrtle Plumhoff. in charge wa, {'(ln::posed of the past ten memorable pages in the history of 1 St Treasurer-Leota Claeys. matron;:; of t .~ hapter. namely, Mes- the order and rpjoice<l OYer the growth Cond.-Geraldine Churchill. dame;; ('aro. _.\· a Pr. Edith Buskirk; w·hich the interYening years have Asst. Cond.-Helen Baade. Agnes: ChurdiilJ. Leota Claeys. Ina brought. She closed with the thought , Chaplain-Pearl Schuster. dooper. Xora Deminl!'. Jennie Dickie, that the growth might continue. :\Iarshal-Yera Harrison. •winifred Hnrri n Ethel Read, Ella Another mo"t enjoyab!P number was Organist-TI"inifred Harrison. Royal, M~rvel Royal and Mae Waite. made up of two ,oeal solos by Vesta ; Adah-Yalerie Getty. , . _ 1 Griffin Steven~. acc,o mpanied by \1rs. • Ruth-Ruth l'rtel. 13/1'--bout 7~ Pt" I~le en)Oy~1 t.1e cleve:IY C. S. Harrison. Esther-Sadie Plumhoff. aPi:anged "\ al, ntn.e m,~tic . party which H , .?II. Ro~aJ .• . I'om~·r pa. t ron, Wl"th h ap---========'--'--======='-~held at the Ya,• me hall last eve- I• IJY \"i·t ancl fro m re t en t'IYe memory, I•was ., 1 • • • •• , :\Iartha-Helen Lemke. mng, given under .he~ auspices of. cited numer, u, in,rnnces of the ChapElecta-Beatric: Barnum. ! Sh~ll;Y Chapter O. E. ~- No. 229· A ter·s past an: told of his experiences War?er-Gwymth Butler. I dehcrnus ,:hr~ co --e supper was I in other stare- and d1apters, where the SPntrnel-Grace :lieyer;:. i served at ' o cloek at ,mall tables dee- ~I organization had well shown the S{)irit .. i Lunch was ser.ed in the dining room orated with red ca :Hes, hearts and , of the order in ,U.:'(:or and courtes·1 at tables decorated in the colors of the ! menu cards in keer,ing with the occa- He spoke 1·11 e, .;0 1 pr·i·cle ai 1 · . ~s. . . Th . t t . t ·= < IC praise 0 .. E. S ., cle,erly arran::e d . each Pomt s10n._ e e,enm _ en ~r am~en 1; of the clisphn f proficienc of the bemg hm:tess at her own mble. . consisted of card,; a dancmg. Pnzes ' present officer, Y I I o. E. s. ELECT OFFICERS were awarded ·he f< llowing: Mrs. ' Greeting;: ·e · Amy 1 ,. 'l'he annual meetinz of Rhelby I Karl Plumhoff. bri •::e pr~ze; Mrs. B. Usborne. a li m' er, now a resiChapter O. E. S. Xo. 2-2!1 wa« held in !' Walter :M .. Lemke. d ')r pr~ze; Mrs, I dent of :.\Iilw the Chapter room,: on We-dnesrlay e,e-11 John Harns n the ,a!entrne heart Each guesr ning follo'i\·ing a potlurk Junrh which I1 prize, and )Ii,, Joyce Kilmer and : loYely <>ift in was in charge of the following com- 1 Harold K. Royal captured the prize faithfuiness ~mittee: Mesdames C. S. Harrison, waltz. Much credit is clue the Worthy guests were _ V. W. Jensen, E. O. Ande~on, J. \1. Matron, Abba Field and_ her commit• acting WortJ..:.TohnRton, \lessrs. Keil Wheeler and tees for the ,:ucce~s of t~1s novel pa~ty. lotson, :.\Ir,.:. E Frank Plumhoff. . All present had an enJoyable evemng J. Rankin, li~e Thirty-six members were pre~ent 1 and plans are already under way for Buskirk paFrank and elected officers for' the PnRuing I a similar one in the very near future. White ~nd :,.:~ _ Wightman, reI :mar. "'· :li. Abigail Field. W. P. 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - -~ sponded in r and friendly j Chas. Tallant. A. M:. Jean~tte :\farx. talks and the, c- iles of recolA. P. Frank Plumhoff. Sec'y. :\Iyrtle lection. Plumhoff. Treasurer, Leota Claeys. C-0nd. Helen Lemke. A!ls't. Conrl .. ·1· i I I ;,t/f . I I 1. I I I I I I 1 I �_1le enjoy.eel a party hclcl _Hfil.BY CHAPTER HOl\'ORS ::. April 17tl1, at tlw BANQUET AND PROGR.'U nder the aupieces of members of the Eastern - 0. E. S. ~o. 229. The honor on Wednesday e,eni _ 13-(Special --A r~ainment consisted of taining the charter m.d l"f z of Shelby 0. E. ~., ·h was served during- the , who built the foundacion : • F1 'day evening. - o\·. <',ening consi,-ting of cof.by Chapter. Jrpose of installing - ~-nuts. Past )Iatron Ella _ ests were escorted to the a· "0 and appointed offiairman of committee asm and welcomed by Mrs. C. L H K Royal, past Grand ,h., )Iatron Abba Field. ~ ~. . ·e• tie Grease past maer and her efficient commin:E't'. • ·orwood chapter, Chicago, o were present reported ' a e ,;were attractively lecora te<l · E. Cooper, past matron, d qient •a very enjoyable - r colors, vases of spirea and rs \\·. s. Poe, organist, wiJl --_ Harrison has been ap- L ::"" and lighted with candles. ~< installing officers. e on the next committee < ,:t-~: .:..e guest table were )lrs. A.. e retiring worthy matron, ·: ns are being made for /. T. Field, Wurthy )Iatron of the Charr A. T. · Field. assisted by 1he rry o/hkh is to be h eld I:: ter un or charter members, )Ir. and matrons' club, with Mrs. I ~ _ ___ _ _IE )Ir,. H. Y. Royal and Mr. ancl ~Ir,;. fre<hments. 'lmas Read.Mrs. chairman re:..._________'.J__,e,c__. R. R. of Royal. wns gh-en Fridn, A. J. R ··n. chairman of dining room, will be nndPr tlw nn,vi,·, :, F in; a delicious luncheon, the irl harge. ('!rnpter o. E. :-::. x,. dei. :\Irs. H. K. Royal, opened Off cers to be installed are: IL:!' Plltl'rtninment ht !!a1. n the p:- ~am with a rousing community . \\ 01 • matron, Mrs. August ,;; ,npppr ,it 7 o"elock. fol- I ,;ing "Tith )Irs. C. S. Harrison and )Irs. .,fan· \\ or·th) patron, C. S. Harassociate matron, Mrs. C. V. \\'. n ·in!!. Ypra IIarri~on :-crv- 1•"'ug11 .,·t .,'lar~ ~ .,,,t the p 1· ano. Two of the ri;:on· ~Pll,-P'; associate patron, L. song" suu:?" hy reqnesE seemed to At, ater; secretary, Mrs. Frank !Jreathe a blessing on the memories Plumhoff; treasurer, Mrs. A. E. evokecl by the gathering and helped Claeys; conductress, Mrs. C. F. make the meeting one of the most Schuster; associate conductress. memora!Jle ever held. / Mrs. E. 0. Anderson; chaplain, - -0. ~E. - - )Irs. Field. acting as toastmistress, M Mrs. J T .E T. marshall, rs of Shelby Chapter H Spellman; · · t M intro tluced )Ir,:. A. J. Rankin, who rs . • ,. arnson; orgarns,. rs. were entertained at the looking ac-ro,, the year s, gave a his- C. S. Harrison; Ada. Mrs. Howard .llr,. Y. W. Jensen with a . Kel',, Ru•h. Mrs. Helen Baade· . supper, honoring Worthv tory ~f the C~ap~er. The. order was Esther, 1r<. 0. J. DeJonge; Mar~ - .,, -"-· , T . F"1elu, :,, whose terre· · orgamzed A.pnl lo, 1898 with twenty- tha . . 1rs.• ·. E. Burbridge,· Electa '"m!Jer 4 th. The officer~ one charter members. The members of I Mrs. ,. Ison Beam; warder, Miss ".ur __ Field with a lovely Bart Chapter installed the officers. Gaine' c e Cochran; sentinel, Burassisted !Jy two Grand Lodge officers. ton oope~r._ _ _ _ _ _ _--r:,::-;~ Of the 21 charter members, over one- 1-·--~-• L f · 'hp!l>y Chapter 0. E. S. / half still re;:ide in Michigan. Mrs. erulecl the annual meet-, iSTALL OFFi( 1ms 0. t. Rankin spoke of the group, dominated I - :1 District A~Rociation I by ,ision and ideals, who have writi l nuin_g •!Jp rn,w'y P•t' 1 • -veria on 'l'nesday were: I tP,1 uffic-er, of :--hel ' d h, )Irs. )Iarvpl Roval · ten memorable pages in the history of i I J:. :-:. Xu. 22\l. ,nn 11 n. Abbie ' Field: As~oci~ 1 the order and rejoice{1 over the growth whic-h the inten·ening years have , (; ,i,11 .Adah. :\[;1 nPl U . · Ir, . .Jeanette )Iarx: )larbroug<ht. . 'he clo~ed with the thought ' , ·1,, Iliug ,,fficer, ,lrn " a111 Anderson ancl Past that the growth might continue. p ,t :\fatron, Ina l'u I .ll, ncle Rankin, )Irs. A.nother mo,t enjoya!Jle number was P. ,t :'11.. tron Xetrie Grie,r• .H, rTison, :\Irs. Ella made up of two vocal solos by Vesta c ptPr, Chit-a_go. 1 'ha 11 rrie Getty, )lrs. Acla Griffin i-te,ens, accompanied by )Irs. 11 p ,p Org-anbt. Offi(•pr, · hall Chaipter and )Ir,. C. ::;_ Harrison. , : "·· :\l.-.Tem1Pttt' :\far . . '6'' H. :'11. Hoyal. past patron, with hap- I "·· l'.-l'. :,;_ Harrison: .\. :\J.-1:tJ_ 1 - -:- - ge of the attend.I py "·it and from retentive memory, Pll-Pll: .A. r.-C. L . .At,vater: :,;e, : 1 _- -c fa physician at cited numerous instances of the Chap- -\In- le Plm11lmff; 'l'rt>a~.-1.P( ter's past anl told of his experiences l 1.~ ·y,: Clla1).-:\label Spelln:an; :\far_-:es. The va ried 1 - in other ,-rnte:-: and chapters, wh ere the . I 1 -\"Pra Uarri~ou: Urgnm,t \\ 1 • =--s::'"'nel of a metropol.-organization had well shown the spirit n_arri,on: Cond. --l'e,trlP :0:(·'t 1 1 l - :leWspaper is such of the order in succor ancl courtesies. J , r: .\,,·r. Contl.-:\Iiriam .An,lt>r, 1 H e ,puke in especial pride and praise \unh-FPrn Kelly: Hnth II< · - :-:E N EWS has on of the llbpla., of proficiency of the n, tlP: E~1ller-Ro;;e Dp.JongL•: )I ...., 7, assisting in the present offit:ers. tl _ :\[i}<ln•d Bnrhri,lge: ElPl't<l Z - :anon of the paper, Grl'(-tin!!~ were read from Mrs. Amy H 'lilt: \YanlPr-Gninel!P ( ',l ·I. B. C ,'1 rue. a life member, now a resirn,·l. B. O.. cooper. Pa~t :\It •r - -or, a pharmaceu.dent of )Iilwaukee. (' ( ;ptty pre>-Puted tlw rl'lii : 1 emist and a phar. . Each gue::;t was presented with a FiPlll. \Yi111 th,. 1 1, . •\1,hiP lon~ly gift in appreciation of thei.r nu, il'wel who responded faithfulne;~s ancl loyalty. The honor nn , 1 , rt•;1 ing 'J"l'~ume of lu·r , x1 guests were )Ir~. II. :iU. Royal, fir,t t 1 ,._ wl.iit> in offit:e. l'rP<.·Pdi1 1_ acting "'orthy )latron, l\lrs. Anna Til- • 1 t 'latit111 a mnsH·nl 111 ·o~rnrn w ~ lotson, )Ir>'. Etta Rankin and 3.Ir. A. lf·l d 'l'C'<l . •\ pi.mo solo Ii., :\lb, \ · ,T. Hankin, life members, ::\frs. Eclith ,ri 1 ,J(llms,.u; ti'ornliunp ,olo Buskirk, past matron, )Jrs. ·; Frank 1, irles I·l:irrison. ,ml fl11" "' lo White and )Irs. Elias \Yightma:.1. re- )Ii,.;,.; Dorothy Royal. .Jnnior .Jpi ' sponcled in reminiscence and friendly !lt.,clltt'cl ,rn,l .!rnYe ,, tri n'l' ' 1 tie talks and these !Jrought smiles of recol- "a~. 1t('[1·pshmt•11ts \\t•1·e, n, cl to 1~:-. lection. Abba Field, W .)I. Eastern Sta allation Nov. 2 i_ I ,I. I �Paris Plant Will Take 7,000,000 ·Eggs from Browns, Speckles In the ponds of the state trout hatchery at Paris en M13 the big brown trout are leaping these days shootin g up out of th e water lik e elim lances, rising three or four times :their own length, falling lrack with a splash among the yellow autumn leaves that float on the surface of the ponds. It is not a search for foocl, this swift rush to the surface , the leap , the graceful twist in m id air . It is a str-ange activity that com es on0 ;;he l~g t~ou\. a~ th e wat_ers gr co an neir ap3:w nmg ~ tlm_e approaches. It is one sign by which attendants at the h at0hery know the tlme has co m e to set up tfen.tst .h to mak e readyf t th et 'p la nt or e annua 1 crop o rou eggs t.o ma k e a 11 prep ara ti. o ns f or th e' work of str!pp i n1s the hat chery's breeding st oc k o f eggs and m!lt. By the m idd l e of this mon,th the . stripp:ng ~ !l reach !ts peak. Op<>-a •fon a re 11 1ready under way, -.. . c !s a big one and the last ~pawn will not be taken Jan 1 There are In all ::~ than· 53.000 ll--out.l !brook an 1. German 'hroWTI m!xed to be "1.r!pped At t h!,. hatchi>ry. ' ~fa.les Predominate. 0! the !Se b reeders l<ept the vear around in pools at the hatchery • more than two- t hirds are males. 'This ls a wlse nrovlslon of na,ture, As the male f Jsh s:a1se sava,ge battle.s at 1!J)awnin« time, and so decrea se more ra pidly than the fem a le s. By time the breedin.« f'l;ock has reached th e ae-e of six or seven years th !s k ill In<?" of the males hAS so at~e r :ed t h e ir percenta2'e that the r a ti o is revers,;,d a nd t here are ~hen a"roximately twice as many fema:es as m a les. I I roviding hop for 1eavy or , in the by ultra 1ation is 1ral light building Lt night, I I I The s tate ti'trut 1.a,.:u c 1·y a t P~;.is~on~ of t he big plants ~lichlgan UBeS in the effort to keep its s t rea:ms stocked and in.sure the future of tl"ou t fi shing in sum.mer land. j ==================================- · I nt w ith mv1ron..- The same condit io ns hold good in ed by the artificial method of strip- ,1 e h h f' I streams w ere t e is 1 spawn ping the fish than naturally . . hwould be pos• · · . • . s ilble by allowmg t e m t o spa " _n The t r out a re f ;rs, stri p pe d at naturally. A 9_0 per cent hatch is the age ~f . 2 y ears . The fe m a le n o,t unusual in t he . ha,ch ery, browns yield . an a v e:-age of 500 whereas in streams, osnng t o t h e eggs to the f ish .. he b roo k trout action of the wate r , a.nd t o enabout .400. Att acnes _of th e hatch- emies that prey on the _spa w n, the ery esdmat<; a t lea. ,000,00 0 eggs ha,t ch runs as low as n per cent. will be stripped from t h e brown The fish are not common!:; !nJurtrout '!alone at the Pa,ri,S 'plant ed by the stripping operation if this year. carefully handled. There are fish Strip, Eggs and ~lilt. in ' the Paris ponds that h a Ye been Nor ls-'stripp1n g t he eggs from stripped three and four su c cesthe females all o f : he tas k by any sive se_asons and still are in healthy means. The ma le f!sh m ust like- 00nd Ltrnn. wise be stripped of milt w ,th which Hatch During '\\·inter. to fert!J!ze the eggs. The usual The fertilized eggs are put im- ' procedure ls to str:p a male fi,s h mediately into containe rs i n the Into the pan firs t . That insures hatchery building, where sp r ing milt to fertilize the f i r st eggs. One water at outside temperatures is or more females then are stripped, allowed to circulate over :hem. followed by another m a le , and so This water a verages 4 0 to 4~ deon. The eggs and- m ilt a re kept gret:is. as dry as possible, as water dilutes I The first eggs begin h a tching the - milt and a ffects the e ggs , re- II late_ in January and the fi rst c onsuiting In poor fertilizat i on . signments of the fry a re read:· for Much better results are obtain- I shipping and planting b:· :he midI d ie o f March. Shipmen: of fry then are continued a s : a s: as 1s necessary to make roo !'.!1 :'o ~ oth ers 1 as they hatch, and the .a..- c, f t he year's crop of young u- c · ; not leave the h at c h ery unti :;:e ~.'.dd le. of next summer. 0 : staff. , I - ,.- - - - - ' -- �.or ~EWS general automat. �r - ·-· -. -· -• . strnchve . • -rrt. -W ,:> 2 2 -;- ~ : .:: :.l ll e - · ·- - - - : • - w :15 in supreme . , 3 • _• luck b-::,:-2 _<.:- :L-:> .::tad no near AMERICA .Ul: G:',G THE ~ATIONS feelrng t ~ _: __-• - ,~~t_rned t~ enemic~ .:: : ~ :.:..y c:x-;>os ed •frontiers, t h,e h leadd theh .1o c- ... , - .- -- .- . ~---" -~.c-.~ - .j ::i o bi cr armies and , ,.,. JUS o'f our ence -,·-- -- ___ _c:" (An address b :,- }::-~. -;,.·_ D. .\dams at the yon '. e. : ~ -.~-_-_-..__-_ . _·. - · . . her pc- .);: : :;- ~~ :-e from heavy taxLadi es U tar a.:, Cc:.b . .\rmistice own ,nil :~ :.::__, __ --c _s_. :J'J t it _is the ·t·o en~ :: ~ :! all their youthful 4 ·11 f ~- -- · - · - - ~ o utside of a 1 n Day , :\o, -,~ ' c 11, 192 • wi o a =· : " · - -- ·--; - "'. G d oif enercrv ::. .::.::. ;-,cs .:;urces to build up 0 if hold in m, ha nds .11 picture-a o,u rs eh~es-:.:::! ,_ : :iitheir°S t:;:sc~ ==i '. o advance p-r ogress. picture that i; stil l strange 1o Amer- the um,e;- se. a f · - a'- · ' fr om the traditions . a little , . _ '. the Amer- e1no .1 • .,,.__ ...JJ ·_ ican eyes. It 1s cross m ·we r ea ::.zc> : : -:. . .,_ :, :.::.i == · f'1lander's Field glea ming white 1ica n p e · :;:i:e .:: :. : ::"C'::.:rns e df their of Europc::1 .:: ::,eoples and their against the mossy stone wall of an i rown p. a nn.L1 6 ~ ~=- ,: el;] ding at this politica l e:: ::1. .::;: e:rncn ts, we could ancient French cemetery not far . . momen t at t::ic c:- :>ss-roads and that adopt a clea, u d_ s traight forward from Paris. ,It is Armistice Day to- · 1fr om no w 0 :1 w 2 as a nation must !1·policy o f se:.:"-de Yetl opment. _o~r daT and -this cross has stood guard ·/ tra,·el ::i =ew ;:n : h, taking on our ;diplomac:.- v.·a., simple as a child s 1 f<3'1' six y,ea,~s a'bove the sacre_d d~S!t · strong you :1 6 shoul ders the !burdens /copy book. ,~·e did not need to ~se of an American iboy now mrnglrng : droppe<l .by a tired, old, worn out ;slllbtlety an d rn tngue . At the D111with the Soil of France. Six years dwor ld . /armament Co nfe r ence called !by< ,ago this boy was a aaughina dark-· l T he Cn it ed States of America has JHarding, !Hughes in his opening adeyed, handsome lad living his happyi, a ne w mea ni ng in the world and 'dress lafid all his cards on the fable ,1 careifree liife in Shellby. His merry h as ent er ed by no desire of its Ito {he amazement of the subtle : la,pgh sitill rings in my ears. The own into th e leadership of the grea't European diplomats which to them 1 name carved on the gleamin.g white family of .:--;-ation s. It has suddenly was a n e w diploma cy under which ! ctoss is Thomas Kenney. I have foun d i '.s eH t o ·be the rich~t and becaus e of ~heir training they looked s@n •a nother picture 1tranger ye!, most po-wer ful nation on the face of ,for 'h idden tricks. tiJan this •one. It is of a cross stuck , the globe. Our minisfors to :i:.urope ,vere 'Very in-t!if. 'ffoit5ii ~i'I on the shores of · B efor e the w a r, the United States : much a.mused at the absurdities of f.be Arctic sea a.tul-{Jie,,g.r.;fve- ~t_its w as far a w ay from the peoples o'f Europea n diplom acy a nd the 'backfoot is covered with eternal snow 'Europ e. Three Thousand mil-es of stair intrigues and underhanded of northern !Russia. lBceause no Atlantic Ocean unade it seem en- · s:e cr,elfive w ork of i be dip1omats of flowers can he found in ,t his frozen orm'busly far .awa y and quite he- Europe. \Ye w e re disgusted with !and his comrade.s hung a wreath o'f yond the orbit o.l the w-or1d hatr•eds the -corrupt b a rg:1inings and juggl~lar on the arms of the cross !be- and rivalries that tore to pieces ine1s b e t,veen th e Eu rop eans. We neath which they cut the name o't E urop,ean comm unities. •W•e were co:ild n ot u nderst and why mill.ions . another precious S'helJ:>y a&d- fr ee from the fear· that was hack of p e opl e bo w ed in abj ect su(bmis·Alfred Lyttle. of all Europea n d ~plomacy, the 'f ear sion, ,gi,-in g al mo st a•l l they had, to 1 . There are people who say1 in the af great st and in 6 a rmies tha t stood the Littl e F ath er t he Cza r of Russia, ! bitternes& o.f their achin,g hearts ifacing each ot b e r with ha:t-erd wait- the ,g rea t Ger m an E mperor, and . «.lat these boys olf ours died in vain ing the word. to fly a t •each other's other E m p erors of E urope. fo ,and that their d eaths hav,e aooom- ' throats acr r::ss a n a rtificial 'f rontier, Amer ica, the i ncli ,·i 'ual is emph asizpli&hed nothin,cr. sometimes I rnl y a d usty road or a n ed. E ach ma n in .illle ric a is a l _:,ng, They m ay be right and I may be invisible Jin e sep a r a ting t'he nations. each woma n a q uc ,• ::i. ,::-i d every 'm an wrong, butt I ,b elieve that on this There w as non~ of this in Ameri ca . .free and ·equ al. The America n, Armistice D ay we in Am erica are The ,Americ .an cou ld nat understand where ever he is in t~e world, is a !just lbegining to ·catch glimpses oif the cold f, ear tha t clutched the spotted man. If in :i fo reign land . what God, the Ruler of Nations, had Frenchmar.1's hea rt a n d made his every one knows w ith ut !being told, in mind when · th ese Sh e lb Y. lads .Of knees tre/!,nhle and gr ow weak as IJie that th-e strall!rer ~ is a n American. our's were c alled forth ,nth mil- watched, daily the bristling IGe.rman He's not an E n g]i : una n-he's an lions o!f the brig ht lads of t he world bo rd ei: ' expecting an y mounent the American a n d eYery one knows :-fan to die six ye ars ago in France and great,, gray hordes swarming ·o ver ,t he as such at once r ::ie re's sOllllething Russia. Believing in the b en eficent fr r,.mJtier, setting his little home in aibout him dii:e ~e::i : from other <purpose Qf the God who rul es the / dames, vio! ating_ his loved. women, people. H ma ~be ~ ca use he <feels na t ions an d ib e1·e i v"n n "a that there is / and tnaanprng . . ,, an d 1s 2 king he walks . hi. s cr. ops rnto the his kingshi:n a 'force outside of oursel,-es tha! ground w1t'h their rrulhons of heavy with squared s h e :.: : ~"'~- a nd proudworketh ,for iright-eousness, I believ:: soldi-er boots. / ly lifted .head lo::,::..:.::,; s:r ight into that I mn right. The American b efore the war , the ey,e s o:f the ~e .,_ : .::1e:i o'f the j iAmerica among the ~ations i~ my could not underst a nd this daily fe~r / world. ;1'he pre:-"'? ~ _.~,:,ri ~a~ did tn-nic to-<lay. As I peer rn•o t h e df the iEurop~ an . 'He thought 1t not realize ,th at =-- - .:.., pnvileges · ,r ~rure and catch a limite<l view, very silly. For protection •t here I were due to cit izc> .::.s .::.:;:; : ::: a country just a glance, now and u,~n, just a grew up in Europe that delicate and free from mil it a;-:,.::: ::.:: ~ c rushing hint -d f the deSitiny :God J:as delegated evil machine !known as the '.balance taxation. Becau~ : ! :.::ies.e pri- j to America, any soul is thrilled in- . of power in which nations united in vileges, a steady s:=-::-.;..::: : ! European nd . b" groups armed to the teeth, waiting youth, Ce'1t, Sa..'\'.o.:: S::;"'. Teuton, 1 expressi.bly it .'.i a topic ig for ,t he word to spring i-nto war. The Latin and J,~ , ;,::.::c :: :..:: to Ame-r-/ !or any one a of :.s with our too limited lin6W7rnt =:~-:-'- .-=~-- ·lB • I I I '' res=-n t undeo,;,tanding to undertake. en,ormO'Us• tax,e s necessary to main- ic a, adopti,ng _..._-i:"'~ -.;. = : ::izenship : u , _---"!,, ..., t ilfC ye·t iknow, we are just be- tain th-ese mighty standing arrmies as soon as they- c ~::.. _ ..::;;:- passing 1 ginnii.1 to catch on as it were, what impoverished the common ,people of the statue of Lilbe:: :,-- • _. j Lib" they is to t>e for America and tfor the Europe, taking nearly all tlhey had, wonld , n the lfuture. Wf! do not_, crippling all social progress. -.. ·-· .. • �' ..:~ ::-. :~ J nately bailed her because she -=-~: c-.5 -::nted :America, the land of ~ · _.::_se where everyone of ;them for .:. ==-st time would havse a chance. -:-::,,c: y came so fast that America as ...::C,:: :-:n has been a,ilmost sui!Ymerged. ~ :-:o t wonder that they c ame, do out of the muddy harbors of Fru:ce ~~:-:>or, its silver sides sh.i.m.::~ :n headed for home. '.'No more cru- : ::i e ~un as is sailed over the il! sades for us," cri,e d others. .-\me:-- ;::-:-apers of New York city, the : :-:p ican isol'ation .arid a plague on a'.; ac ross the Altantic made in a ver:,your little nations, said civilians as :t w hol.lrs . well as soldiers. 'NeTer again !yellThe once illiimitable sky is now a ed our boys as they cheered swing- ' :c.:e re corridor filled -with tihe fast r _' ing their caps athove their h eads, f~yin g craift of men and just a few : . . , '. o the mysti-c influence af the crowding over the gang planks fro:::n \veek.s ago, American air men com• : "' '.1 :id Stripes that when Amer- 1the troop !boats •a nchored in the ,J!eted their tri•p df flyi,n,g aro und , :--.,c ri-pted all h er able bodied home harbors. And 1President H ar J - ::ie worild. The world is shrinkin g _ _:;:: :tnd sent thait vast well-train- ing with hat on arm stading !besid e every day !beyond our comprehe n ~ : :-:-.J y to France, ther,e was no out- the fl ag-cJiraped ·casket of t he si on. We are linked together " " .: - ~::;.:,; a mo ng our large unsympathe- "Cnknown 1Soldi,e r, was heard to say r: eve r .before. The world now is one · . . :o:-eign element with absolute with slowly rrnoving lips as his .bared , close !brotherhood-every man in .::.1 ence every man of foreign h ead bent lowe r and 11-awer over the :he world is tied to every •o ther ma:i. - -~:..:::: took his place in the American box rfor ,a ll time a -sac1:'ed shrine, j_We can not 'live any more in the 'Cn:-::;::! to fight proba:bly his own fl esh ··:',eve r Again l Never A.garn ! And we ited States as we .have lived in "the :c i 0lood. They went without open tol d th is lboy whose name we do no t past to ourselves alone. The life of :-c---;-oJt \vhich w oUild not hav,e ibeen kn ow when he marched away t h at the individual in the •r.emotest :- e::::c c1se in anyi other counttry. · ne.-er agai n would rthis happen be- cess of the world is linked. to-c1:,T::i. e American people as a whole ' ca use he was lfrghting a rwar to end with m y life and your life ···< :.. 2. J t ruly enter this war as 1Cru- all wars . He tfeH believing, and so indiss-oluble :bonds. ' "" ' ers . Our ·A merkan lboy~ with , did we all lb eliev-e and still hope. But thes•e phy•sioal changes are o: :,:; :- :,und urplift-ed lfaces, wirth a holy : But as the days go on a nd the little account compared with :-2:! ~ , oolve shinirng dn their f.rank eyes, yea rs roll iby, it becomes more clear vast spiritual change that happe::!E-d ,:c :-:t out from our sheltered sho res to thinking ,minds ii:t America th at in the warld •w hen t'.he Stars a:-:•1 ~ r esc uers of tir-ed, worn-out t he old secure days o:f isolation are Stripes ;flut:te red aJDove the fields pe ::i;Jlcs ,fighting wi th backs to the go ne for ever fo r this country and of France and },'landers and bodie~ a '. w all a c ruel, criminal 1foe who tha t for good or •for evil th e Un ited of Amerka's heroic youth were ;:iis .-ictorious ,might gave no St a tes is united with Lmib r eakable laid to rest .b eneath the ,vhite • • c :--.: y. \Ve had no si:ilfish interest bonds of interest and responsiJJ,lility crosses . The dust of our preci~ ·= :'.:!is war and expected not one v,ith th e rest otf the world. Never Ame rican boys is mingling forever :::;: = '. io r ramson or the •g aining of a again can we be indififerent 'to the with the Soil of France, making · - ::; :e fo ot O'f land. •It is true that fate of any na:tion no matter how wherever an IA!me ri can boy is laid, '2-;; de:eat of the ,A llies would have far removed. rf another Europea n a little .bit .o'f -America transplanted - -:c =-ce us but it was not lbecaus•e of ,\'ar, l:nited States troop s ,will be to Eurrope. 1;he elflfect ,o f this change ~.:.. , :.:::i at we went into the war. The there quick,e r than !before. lll.oyd is not yet arppa:r,ent in all its full nesi . ··--=~:-ic::rn p eople w .e re exalted by a George said two or three y,ears ago America is stil1 in a s-tatc of tran . - _: s;:>i ri tual idealism. Never ,vas tha,t the world has seen 'that where sition, watching, thinking, fe eli =.g. · .:.,:- .,,;>: :-: t so much in America and trouble breaks out on IJ:he Rhine a nd talking hers-elf into ceon,ic:: c.::3 ::::_: _: __,. ~ism so little as it was during River that the tahl slim lads !from that will change the fate of :::• ·...::. _, _ :::e:oic days. /Each one df us, the banks of the !Mississippi and world. W.hat America think - - .., _ ~.n remember, pleaded for from the sheltered homes in the does will make or mar the -vor: c:. , . --~-~ e as a privilege. Great Lakes towns and country side Six year,s ago today w e -;,;-=~c -:-.:.:: = afte r the war when Wilson were call ed upon to help settle rthe loud in our ch.mor on the ""5; ..: . . _ :o push us out into untri,e d ditificulty Armistice day because we :-;;.-:-:-.c - :~ : o save a shattered worJd we The once !broad Altantic with mighty well glad to ibe rid o~ :::. 7:= :l.:'::-aid to follow the '1,engths he three thousand miles of tossing, whole thin,~ and ·g o back into :-::::.,,. _;:. :,:-J to go !because ,w e distriusted stormy w ater has now shrunk to a saf.e isolated plaoe minding _~ - - :- :.:d war mak,e rs of Europe and very narrow strip. The other day .a affairs and letting no one inte:-:-:':"':o• • • :- 7 air aid .o!f .being dragged into great Zeppeli n left lits home hangar To-day -o n the sixth annivers i =-:-- : ~ · .., w'.l rs not our making or con- in Germany, poised like a silver Armisitice Day, we realize d.i.m..'., -·- '-: "If you peopI.e want to fight whale in the air, turned, and dis- God or iDestiny has pushed. ·: >:.:. ::- .,_ =other again, ~1ou'll have to do appeared in the western mist and American rpeopile into the pl c:::- :{ ...-:thout us," said .\merican soon it poked the end df its long '1-e adiership and we are !being'. :,:::: :: :, __ c:-s as the troops ships steamed nose through the fog of New York Him as Jehovah told the !eadc-~ '.:.: 1 • -= 1 =- .l ffll _ _..f':='..==-:±'•-~~-r;i -1L ', h - - - - tf'llflll"'III. _ --« · - an ancient p.eople to_go abr oad .e.~~ rbe not atfra1d. Aigarn to-day . C~-"'" has clearly chosen a new peo;:i:o:- :c a s,upreme md.ssion in the w o ~:danother chos·e n people-an<l I sa y i~ humbly, fearfully, and with fall.:-:--; ing courage, that this new rpeop:e i: , the A,merican people. I feel as 1 presume e-·er-y honest, thinking American fe el s. very much afraid for 1 �with despair pregnant mome nt at her destinyi she are encir clin:: . FU:I.DS may not choose the .right thing or do pectancy, h the dght !thing and t hus m iss her ib on y .J:iands rile In Flanders ?ie!cs rl:!e poppies mission. It was the blow The American people do not see IRoosevelt that o - ria io:ial s ong be Between the c:-osses row on • cle arly as yet; we are afraid to take changed to T he B .• e Hym n of the row, up new responsibility · w e do not !Republic, sound· :J c - oss the world That ma r k our place; and w ant to bother with th~ burde ns of a waS t es bringing - eat hope to the in the sky !bleeding, spent, and dy'ing worl d; we , .hea~t s of the eary be'l'.ildered The larks, still bravely ing, fl y do not understand; we see but dimly 1 ~ahons . ear the good tidScarce beard and we are gropin g about in world mgs sung rn the o-n ·n.; of the new below. a1ffairs as 1h esitating .blind me n :but world . ever yday ,God or iDestiny is push'ing "In th e b eaut} lilies Ch9st We ar e the dead. inexo,ra'bly onwa rd t he relu ctant :-7as .born aero sea, ago t h th fee t o;f the undecided American Wi e g. o:-y · bosom that We lived, felt dawn, saw •p eople . We are the new ]Jeople 00 t r.an sfigures :rou and me: set glow, ' Destiny and Eur ope recognizes us A~~e died t o ake men holy, l et m Loved and were Joyed, and now we lie as such more Cilearly tha n we see it ie to make men free, In Flanders Fields. or wre willirng to adrn'it. When the I WHILE GOD is_,-fARCRING !tired people of Europe knelt bji t he Take up our quarrel with the Popular Pastor side of t:he pavement as 1W,oodrow foe; Wilson rode through thek cities and Of South Church To you, from failing hands, as they ·cheered him as never an we threw Emperor was cheer ed, they did it The torch; be yours to hold / 'l.1l- f~Leave Post it high 'because they realized they wCTe If ye break faith with us @recting the Ame rican people, the who die 1 n ew leaders of a new world, the We shall not sleep, though / peopJ,e of Destiny who Wiould rebuild poppies grow, the new world and thus save the In Flanders Fields. world from destruction. \Ye ar e p articularly fitted to be 'he leader s of a new world becaus•e APRIL a.:-e desce nded from all pe,o ples And Nature, like Lazarus, rise as of f the ,yorJd . In our veins run the old! b}ood of all 1he races makirng a new Let our faith, which in darkness and ma n, the American, whos-e varied coldness has lain sympathies are as broad as hum anity Revive with the warmth and the because t h e traditions ·o f his na ture ~ brightness again, tirace back to every race. And in blooming of flower and budT he n ations of Europe are govern- , ding of tree ed b y their Somebodies wi th the The symbols and types of our desmillions of no..ibodies bent !by centuries of t yranny, whose d uH eyes beneaith sl an ting !brow:! a,re never li:fted to t he ifaces of the masters. The ,whirlwind of rebellion -struck the wOII"ld in 1914-191 and kings a nd rulers m ade answer to these misshape n m en. The United State., is a nation made up and go,erned ,b y. the n o-bodies. The com;:non ma n is supreme in America and it i, the n-0-bodies whose -:urn is coming in h istory in the nt"W world at the igates olf which "e now st.and. P hilip Gilbbs says- 'The soul o f Ame r ica is clean, and strong, a nd free; a nd the power that COllles out of it will, I think and hope and pray, be used to gain the liberties of other nations and to help tforward the welfare of the human ,family." Did ever a great, free, happy people such as we a re. hold such a position -0f responsibility and temptation? ·we, a a na tion need to get down upon our k nee . The races of a s ick world I tiny see; The life of the spring•tim~, the life of the whole, And, as the sun lo the sleeping earth, love lo the soul! Rev. C. 0. Grie,,haber. - Whittier. 'The work at So 1th Co ngTegational church has f:"l'C\Wn too heavyll-- - - - - - - for one man," Rev. Charles 0. Grieshaber sa iC: . Io .day, commenting on his resignation as pastor of By DOUGL A: .I ALLOCH. that church, which he a nnounced THE man who canr • :ee the fun Sunday morning to the surprise of In life, behind ~e ra n and sun, most of the members. Mr. Grieshaber a dded that some The man who cann • of the members of the church have In anything, and la discussed t h e advisability of hav- The man who cann ing an assista nt pasto r . And see the humor :Vhile he will sever his conn ection I pity more than a. with the church at Easter time, ~Ir. Grieshaber does not intend to r e- 1With greater troub. move from Gra nd Rapids, but intends t o take up the work of a The man has riches pastor-at-large. He came to South Congregational Who laughs, and n:: church from Shelby 17 years a go The man has wisdoand during his ministry ha s added From solemn truths 78 6 members to the church. The man has joy v·. Born at Ashland, Mass., he is a And finds 'it half as . graduate of th e Bible Normal college of Springfield , th at state. I ~mvy, more than • With lesser troubles Fun 1n Life I 8 u::: " C 0 ~ ., Cl') -s C 0 .,u ~ !E 0 g .Q ;. > 0 C .5 . C -= �Marlene Field ls Bride of Jacob Schihl DEAD MEN DO Shelby; July 6 - ~ Iisi;: : .arlene Field and Jacob Schihl. Sa·urd'iv were ,married, at 8 p. m , in rhe Shelby Congregational Ch~rch. Miss Field is the daughter of :Irs. Clyde Schuyler, of Shelby, ar:"' the late Meredith E. Field. The --- degroom is the son of l\Ir. ar..:: Arthur Schihl, of Shelby. Th e double-ring ceremony v.as performed by Rev. Halle • OliVer, pastor of the Hart C n:::re11:aQ tional Church. The altar was arranged with candelabra, a. · asr kets of whit dioli, lilies, and t fern . vvedding music was pla"" · _-.,,1, and Miss Maxine Burke, who als · d M' Ph II' When tl com_pame iss Y is \\',.":;er, soloiSt culation I The bride, given in marr'"Z~ . her stepfather, was attL·ed ." 2 0 SO Ut!C white satin and net gowr.. ". 0 : but toda) with !ong torso, high neck!ir.e. --::: tapermg sleeves, and self c vered four hou buttons closing the back. The fu.l skirt ended in a long train. She wore a finger-tip veil edge-i in In de lace and held in place by a ara favored r o f see d pearls. She carried a c~s1 cade bouquet of red roses. ,•·hite in order carnations, and streamers of white . '[ t' sweet peas. N f ac- I • ventl a 101 * * * MISS MARILYN -..~1 L n of the bride, was maid "' E ofD, honor, sis er Presses . ublic W wearing a green gown, while other P And yet sisters, Mrs. William · Knoth and 'Mrs. Douglas Erickson, ser ' ed as muSr be attendants. Their dresses were of blue and vellow, respectivelv. The ·o the d1 gpwns styied with off-the-shoulder • lisher neckline, Cadillac Jeweler Dresses Up as Indian and Plea for Presen·ation of Textbooks/ 9 ;;_ j ----Relics, Mounds, Efc. Cadillac, S ept. 9.-In times long before ered as a commerical asse;c th t ·.n lakes, now k nown as Lake C dt lae and Lake Mitche ll, must ha,-, been the rendezvous of numerous tribes of Indians, if the story told .· the l:!ountless arrowheads, sroni, axes. spear heads, scrapers, ceremon:al tl'inkets, mounds and earthworks is rliscovery made in many years. 22cording to Charles ,V. :\Ianktelow, .ucal interpreter of Indian lor~ and legend and.: expert on Indian relics and traditions. )Ir, :\Ianktelow's regular ··ocatlon is jeweler but he spends most of his time talking I n d ia n or about Indians. He has one of the lars:-est collection of I n dia n reli cs found in the state, a source of iqtere;;i to all Yisiting tourists." It was he who found, with the aid of friendlv Ot:awas liYing east of Lake Cit~-. the great earthworks of ;which Prof. W. B. Hensdale, custodian of Michigan Archeology museum at Ann Arbor, doclares to be the most valuable '.:lisco\:ery n1ade in many pears. Charl ~y D r e s ses l:p. Charlie, dressed in his Indian rega l! a, gave an address before the Rotary dub here recently in which in part he said: "Th . 1 . d l'k ere is an o d saymg, an I ·e many old sayings it is not entirely true-'Dead men tell nQ tales.' The archaeologist delving in the ancient ruins, mounds, inclosures and vil!age sites of Amer ica has proved that dead men do tell tales. Of ·' course they don't speak with : tongues but still they speal{-in a 'oice of the past that cannot. be ~ contra<11cted ''The anci~n t mounds an<l inclosures and v ill age sites with the 1 skeletal re m ai n s tel! an interesting l story of the .p ast. We know how these anc ient Amer ican s lived and : died. how they traded, h-d'nted and fished, what t h eir occupations wer e 1 and "'.hat intm·co urse they h~d wit!1 far distant tribes, what t h eir rell I g'.on ':'as a nd w h at and how they "'orshiped. . P1•ead f or Reh cs. "The :VIichigan I n dian is rapidly decreasing. The d iseases the white man brought and whisky has been his undoing. He is passing. There are only about 7 8 Pottowattamies in :\Iichigan, about 3,000 Chippewas and about 4,000 o_ttawas. The Indian population is hard to t:::mre exactly. I, don't believe :'l!ichl~ in 75 years will have a full-b:c, Indian. And so the Indian of : igan soon will be known o:::. history and p ictures. "These ancien t remains past should be preserYed enjoyment of f u ture gene. • The white man always ha~ d estroyer of these records of teresting and picturesque ra has been a destroyer of tb llfe. Steps are being taken ever, by the state, by the un. and by interested priYate c:· .= keep these books of the pas • -books whose words are m ancient sl,ulls, copper spea rious amulets and other sym ideas." scalloped yokes, cap · sleeves and full skirts were def · ' ' O signed and- mad~ by Mrs. Knoth. ~:>'"':Thl')Y wor.e matchm_g hats and mitts '--:-<=-"trTIE and earned colonial bouquets of ;,,c;-,...:ent carnations and sweet peas. ::-- - ' Cathy Knoth, niece of lhe bride, __ :-iess was the flower girl. She wore a floor-length frock of frosted pink ~ ose organdy, matching lace bouquet, and mitts. Billy Knoth, nephew of a.J the bride, carried the rings on a lace-edged white satin pillow, . ; n which is 75 years old. 0 Robert Schimke, of the USN, - : ~.em attended the bridegroom as best man. =~/J1g The guests WE're seated by Clar- 1 :: ,vii ence Schibi, of :Muskegon, and ArA RECEPTION was held at the The tw_o-~e grau,aacea nom . thur Schibi, Jr., of Shelby, broth- Shelby Pavilion for 200 guests. Shelbi High Schoo~, with th-= - - : .. LS , ers .of the bridegroom. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Schihl were · of 19.:il. Mrs. Sch1hl 1s nou The bride's mother chose a yel- master and mistress of ceremonies. ployed at the ~ivingston , low sharkskin suit with navy ac- The bride's table was covered with ~tore, and the bridegroom a cessories for the "edding, while a lace cloth and centered with a tmental Motors Corporatio::, Mrs. Schihl was attired in a dress four-tier wedding cake topped with Muske~on. They will make . of navy, with whi•e accessories. a figurine. The cake was served home m the Grant Apartmen·s i.:; Their flowers were gardenia cor- by Mrs. Kenneth Sanford. Mrs. Shelby. sages, :Robert Field and Mrs. Garth WisOut-of-town guests were pr ~well presided at the silver coffee ent from . California; Indiana; service. Miss Dorothy Haasjes had Grand Rapids, Hart, Pentwa er, charge of the guest book and La- Fremoi:t, Hesperia, and Muskegon. vina Makin and Laura Lou Dulin'- The bnd~'s brother, William Field, sky, the gift table. now stationed with the U. S. Air For going away, the bride chose Force in Austria, was home to ata pink and brown suit with match- · tend the wedding. ing accessories, and a corsage of g;ardenias. -,--.. · _::e -: -- . fil I �- --- ------ - - - ----- - -- ostesses ~ ~:~:~II PERMA f T CU ·1c t e:~ fOR OCEA 'A COUNTY .., and :iliss 1!i!ei!ts3~-~~:,:r _ !~~~~' ;~~:t ;!- 1.· 0 1 1 /·: ,l r. . i Etta Gar<liuer. ~_-ur,,es )Ir 5 • Adeilne Reinek:n,,, • ..\I -..:e;;on, )Iiss Christmas Seals )fake Possible tlte Establishment oi Chest Ada Barritt. ~he )I",,; Uertrucle <- • Clinics Zicke1,t, H . • · .. c -nr-e. At a special m eering held at Dr. A. R. Ifar r.· Permanent Chest Clinics are to be • f ::: the evenin,rr, · Oceana Coun t y un d er plaus were .u..ade - . est a bl'1s h e d m ic. The fir::,t · -rmanent clin- the supervision of the :\Iichigan Tuin l the second berculosis Association. The first of week iu October 1 .Jt:.t th, , the place of the permanent clinics is to be held at meeti,n g to be ~~, 1 i. ··• e iJ ~1 {ectivr.~ ti L. t 1uef . , ~ 1a tel'. Hart during the first week of October, Here's where · pie the T. B. the exact -date to be announced later. w at ,ie i<hl 1<1 in it,, ea~·IJ 1c 11 lk<:> '1e i11p 1tarce of free, lt l { " i; c~- bugs in Oceana f Arrangements for the clinic are in Hurrah fr,r • , a1rlu.ttiuns. It i. urg, 1 ,11,.· .... lt an~ea! ch arge of ) r·1ss Laura B ach, R.N., of punntly mcTI Il.Lelillieis c,f famili~,; Swle. ~ - - - . . J , the Michigan Tuberculosis Associawhich have had tuberculosis and all ---tion. The clinics will be financed by tho~e in doubt concernii.g condition 01 1 i\II('HIGA.:S Tl.BER(TLOSIS ASSO- the proceeds from the annual sale of their lungs attend ohe clinic. i CIATIOX TO SE~D CHEST , Christmas Seals. !-.PE( r 'fwentyc.four persons who have posi- · _Chest. <:_liuic findings Tue:;;llay, Aug. ~ ,. " _ tive or suspicious cases were found 2ath, 192a, were as follows: 25 famout of the forty-one examined at the ilies from Hart, Shelby, Ne,vfielcl, 'l.'he difl:icul·y f fin<.iiug victims of ' last clinic held in Shelby, August 25. Grant, Perry, Beno•na and Claybanks tnberculosb, u il it is too late, is one Nineteen of these persons had not were represented. Forty-one persons of the r-ea~o· ~ ;in.:u by anti-tuberculo- known previously that they were in, were e:.:amined of whom 10 \Yere posi- sis workers for the mairrtenauce of the fected. tirn mse.s of tuberculosis, sixteen cases l!'ree Chest Clinics by the Michigan A recent study of the deaths in Ocein wh1t1h tuberculosis is strongly sus- .Tuberculosb ..lssoe:ia tion. '.l.'uberculo- ana County for the ten year period pected, tn·o arrested cases,-these cases ·sis_ infection, they \al, is 1,ractieally from 191~ to 1924, revealed t~at 118 are practically cured, two quiescent umrnrsal, the infection await'ng only ?ersons died here of tub~rculos1.s dur~ases in which the disease is not gain- a 1ow-ered L, lly resistance t.i become mg these years. Accordmg to careful mg lteauway and is on the road to ar.. an aetiYe case of tuu<'rcu lo~is. Th.is I estimates 4_1 others probably died from re,tE-d conclition and ,negative cases, lowered resi,,1: ance to !he 1,oisons o.f the same disease, Of an ~verage of one th,,e were most all f "h . disease genus mav be caused by sick- death ever! month Ill this county from . o ,, em contact • tuberculosis . .ise._~ wh1 •l, .. howe<l no soio-us o.f tulr•l' ness, overwork. worry or lack of suflicD W C R . kl • S . •. . . • "' . ~ · • t f d . . . ., r. . . eme ng, upermtendent l cuo,-1.' four c,ther cases .with diao·no u k egon Count y T u b ercu- . _.. . " · 1e11 . oo . ' . .say_ 11orke1:s. . . . . of th-e new 1nus "1" 0 ~ ot~c ~- diseases no-t tuberculosis. Pieparnuo~ !ur th e climc are in Iosis Sanitarium will be the examiner. • I Th·, d me was sponsorecl-by the T l charge of )11:;s Laura Bauch, R. I\. According to his statement tuberculo1B. Cummitte€, Oceana County Feuer'. director of clinics for the ~1lchigau sis takes its greatest toll among the : I ation of \fomen·s Club ancl financecl hy T~berculosis A~soc'.at ;_on .. The eli11ic young. Early discovery makes possi- , t:he Christmas Seal fund. Tl!e penny ' ~nll open at 8 :30 o doc~ m the morn- ble early cure. Nine cases out of ten : :;tamps you 1mrchase for your Uhri,;t- i rng. on 1'nes_day, .lug. 2.>t~ at the ~Ia- could be cured if discovered early. mas packages. )fake J·our pennies: ~~mc Hall m ShellJy. :\I1ss Gerh'ude The perma~ent clinic will provide for · save lirns ! Z1_ckert, . Oceana County Health :Nmse ,. all the r~s1dents of the county a free ~Irs. A. T. Pielll 1, cha'i•. . ti . will assrnt. · opportumty for early and repeated ex. I llla!l oJ; HS Tl . , · · · , · · t' committee anu ; 11 char _e uf th , 1e exanmnng pn,-~wian will be a '1amma 10n. t clinic. e cheS II chest specialist frum the staff of the A cold that hangs on for more than Dr w 0 R • n1:in . . /, l\Iichigan Tuberculo~is .lssociation. He : two weeks, a persistent tired feeling, ·,. •au· f · ·h· -~ e... ; xammmg ]..l'hy-11 llia:rnoses cases !me dues uot treat loss of weight, and a tendency to run Sl ~ 1 or L e .,1 'C:11'~ • T B A ~ ' ' . , . · • •.,, u . • •. ::;socrn- recommeudin" that those who need ·a fever during the afternoon and event 1011, a 1~0 ::Cnpr. and ::U 1 a d r <:tor of j " a competent ph•ysician. · th b · · f t b ti :\F ·h·· . trea'tment see m-g may mean e egmmng o u er1 1e • it '.'u.n eour,ry ' t r·um dit.l Free Che ·t Clinic, are made pos ..1111 culosis. If it does mean this, the clinthe e.xam, rrn~ " :sale of •. • l'hristma~ Seals. " ' e ic · exam!ner ·· ' . ;. :, .,,. .\Ir ,. w 1r •B auc h ' l,,r the· an-nu:tl can te II . H e can a I~o 'ce 11 H. !\. ctm.c =::l-~,,,:- :i - r. . .c:er for I 'I'he cli'n• ,.. _ t th . the patient what to do ab out 1t. · .... n • t lw :\f' · -H ,1.u_, !I T. B ..\.,, ..,- fu.-... ished l . . lC.. · ca.:ne,, ..,. . OU . e po 1ICY of· Watch for the poster announcement the stimulu:. tor our - c - f i clinic I those "o1l,rno for Better Health, who'1for the d9to and Q ne,·· dawn for t e T. ~ know that prerention of disease is I in o •ean: t ouur, · paneut~ much more important than curing it T'hes-.: •:· .r)le :,:tlra h e 1l}t,.t ~,, l t\_ t h e Ill . ~ "1 and that the cost and suffering are not advertisements terest ,.. o •trl c 'lJP~a-'o·n ot· · Coun- :I nearly so great. Stat1st1cs show that ~ .. u 0 L-ea.un • · e , -as devised. ty l\Iedical of the tuberculosis cases discovered 1 • •h ~ 1e fol, Soc•'e·,· • ,.. u1- 'ii.Ill • I lowino• mem'Jer, . ,,. n,' t' . h . early, 90% r econr theu· health; of the ~ -.ut.1 u irue- !ll - ea• uus,· rouml to r 1· ·'t •h e e11n1c: . . D r. .T. moderately advanced •. . . cases, 40% recoTD. Buskirk. Dr. A. R. lianon un 1 D.1 e1, and of the far ad, anced cases, P. A. Reetz. • · 011l.r 20% recover. Hostesses fr.om the different clubs will be appointed to assl:;t on the day of the cliuie by ~Ir~ . .\.. 1'. Field. chairman of 1'. B. Comn1ittee. / q :,.., I J:1;I§:l' '1 a • I I I' B · . . - , "- H'\..: , ,, '-- 1 • • L 0 Mildred Burbridge 2nd V-Pres . New Era �- .....~---~ - - - . EGl:LAR CHEST ill IC PLANNED 50 . - . FREE CLINIC _IBXT TUESDA) · 35 deaiths from tuberculoo: , "·ere •h:itlren between the ages of G and L p:;ars," :\Liss Bauch declares. ••,in ,e the disease is not inheritl l !,m i, :nfectious in nature, its discovPLl. · :.\HDE FOR REGULAR TUB• ery ' earliest stages means br ~r WILL BE HELD AT THE COURT chan ,; fo r the pa'tient's recovery," HOl"SE IN HART FROM 2 :00 ERCl LOSIS CLINIC EACH she e~ in;;. TO 6:00 P. M. _ o_ ·TH IN OCEANA l P er, 11< who are apparel)Jtly "·ell lrnt in v-h •e faIBJ°'lies there hav,e been .A free chest clinic open to every resiA -ma.nei:.t chest clinic to be held: cas.:,, ~ m berculosis are especially dent of Oceana county is to be held _: , T a rsday of each ntonth, has ur;. ed .ake advantage of the oppor- under the auspices of the Tuberculosis _= n:zed in Oceana county thru ~ tuni=, rv t,e examined at ·the regular commi t ,ee of the Oceana County Fed- _ of the Oceana Uounty ~ clinie-. v:-6.ere traces of the disease eration of Women's Clubs in the Court _ As,ociation and the ,vomen's l1 are i . ,ed. the person infected is House a t Hart on Tutisday, October 5, _ :he county, working with the referre, -0 his family physician for from 2 :00 to G :00 p. m. Arrangements _ Tuberculosis Association. trea · mer:.,. for th e clinic hav•e been completed __- _ _, t chest clinic, held •on August The ~la,e a ~ociation's stduy of tnh• under the direction of :\Liss Laura 0 , ,rnnded by 41 persons, 24 ercu; ._:, ha., shown tbat 90 per cent Bauch, R. N., director of clinics for ~er e pronounced positive or of ca , µ, : early stages recover hopeful the .llichigan Tub\rculosis Association. ,._ ases or tuberculosis. _ i:c. way of cure; 4 o per Tu be r culosis, a:ccording to l\liss :.r·:.: _ur of the persons examined erately advanced casPs Ba uch. is responstble for more trage\Ver~ u!·~ and seveniteen were child_ 1 per cent of the far au- j: dies than any other illness. It is usren un · .,r ,;ixteeii years of age. Of · placed under sanatoria ually so long drawn out that it ex:the adui, ,; examined, sixteen were pos· · he::'e figm•es at hand, the r hau:;ts the resources of the patient iri,e er ,,11spiduus cases and of the ass :, setting out to i:!I•pate a 1 and his family. It leaves mothers ant seYell:t't'n children, eight were posi<'Ii ic in each countv such , children destitute and very frequently t ive or ,; uspicious cases, the clinic sup• . ha s just established, in : they, in turn, succumb to the same: cli.,ervbor r eported. order t!;;e-e;; and arrest the disease ' ease. :\Iany of these . tragedies ~ight D " c Reinekino- ::\Iedical Direc• in i : s ·b. srages. 1 be a,erted, declares l\11ss Bauch, 1f tho t 0 r of County Tuberculo-, . disease . were discoYerr. · he· :>.fuskeo-on · ''" • - - -= · . ______ . existence of the 0 ,_. · , . ' ,. rium made the exammat10• • OF HE•11 .,TH" . . • • ns "El.·ct: · •EL --, ed. early. It 1s to disco Yer tuherculod::, ~an,,':' . . - p tr.E.lDS IN and ha :, 1.1een chosen as exam1nmg of_ • GOSPEL ._ ' OCEANA hsisIdcases early that these cl1111c.-; are 1 1 6 fl eer for the permanent clinic. -trng a ud at tihe s•a me e ' T h ner clinic is t'o be held the first . :,e hea lth program was These clinics are financed tl.i.rough T •u.-_, d • in _O ..' ,,·us of our conn t Y. 1l.\' the sale of Christmas seals. 'l.'!1e exam_ ctober in Hart, from " ' L n 1 ·Ll. :·,'' •0 ,=k ••un til 6 :00 o'clock. :\Iiss :\Ir · · • I p · F r '~ h e. un d e,r th . e auspices ining phys icians are members of the Jv T · B · •s0.cre t y. O cea- staff of the :\Iichigan ' Tuberculosis .AsG .,r•,ru ie Zickerr, who with :\Ir~. A. T. of t ~f· • • t erest- sociation. men of very special trai11ing. F •l<.1 d'[l rr.ucb toward getting the per. . especia 11 Y rn • . . , ed rn tn er 1 , , aud ho w to eradicate Any resident of the county may take wane~t 1: :me _for the coun.ts_, aie t~ the t,..n-itle cr , e~,-e. Oceana fa sure of advantage of this clinic and have a have c:h r1,,,e ot t h~ Hart clime. ).Ir.~. a PermaneLt (he~t Clinic. thorough examination without c0st to F i~ltl. \>~. be chairman of the clmic :\Ir. For,-.-~he·, lect ure c~iefly was himself or the ~ounty. I or,,, ~mza -'~n.. . . . .d con ·ernec1 w1tl1 personal hygiene and .:\Irs. A. T. F1t>ld of Shelby, Ohair• T ~ •e c n:c~. \\hrch are pai for by the care the i•:d.ri·lual sh ould take to man of the Tuberculosis Committee the :;a. e f Ch r~tmas S~als, are be· a rnitl di:seasc, vrindpa lly tuberculosi 5 • for the county, and the county nurse, .:, hed m praotica'lly e,ery '"The human body is many times :\Liss Zickert, will be assisted by other ~ :l!.•·:iigan as thte beSt knowr more va luable rhar, any machine ma ,1~ members of the committee. This is the · .,· ec:ing early cases of tu ber• by ma n, yet "·e (]J nut gh-e it the IJ.t= first of the monthly clinics that are to ,ention we bcsnw on the machines we,; be held in this county regularly here• _ per.;ons attenided the clin opera re. A little fo ,;ebhong-ht Dlil v, after. Dr. Reineking, :\Iedical Di rec. aml drove so far to ar save lh-es a ntl ,ecu re 'h appiness anQ ' tor of the :\Iuskegon County Sac.itar- ·ne dini c staff .worked unr i pr,,~pcrity fo r yom.;elf, your family ium will be in charge of these clil;ics. · in the evening in onlr a nd J·o ur com muniry;• the speaker Attendance - - t be accommodated. said. Pentwater, Theatre .......................... 100 " - na county has urgent nee,1 The trip is fi nanceu by the Christmas 01 11 ~r ....... :.. ······ .. ··············· 20(; ......... lli:-nt cltnic for che8t e::rnrd Seals Fund:; that :11ichigan people bn, ~~,a\i' , , a ,ern e, pen air ..................... .. .12;:; inted out by )Iis Lau r 1and is simply an a dded camgaign of Crystal Yalley, Town HalL. .............l'.?J .X, director of clinics :;ctucation that ha s been carr;ed 011 . Shelby, Theatre ..................................200 _ ~ Tuberculosis associar ioi Y the Press a nd Ci,ic Cluhs with · H esperia, Town Hall .......................... 12ci to hrin wonderful results. Mea rs, Town Hall .............................. 100 I . The instant CO·Operation of the rnr- F errr, To1Yn HalL. .............................123 ~t ten years," )Iiss Ra nc 1 ions peoples in "·h J ·e co mmunity "the Xe1Y Era, H. S. Auditorium .............. 12.3 ,:oana county has ha d Ur EYangel spread hi,; g •,;pel'' is much ap. Il uth bnry, '.!.'own Hall ........................100 _ _e death every mon~h. clt/ preciated by the -~ped~l ':· B. Commit• T otal attendance ....................... 132;:; nd tJh -: •. One_ hundred ergh•e,I tee .a e ~Olk.er him:self. The approximaJte number of pieces '.>f ~ · his disease and 41 fr • Tne followmg 18 a regume of tile li,N·at nre distributed \Yas 1700 and the xrculosis are sho"·n campaign in our county: approximate •n umber of miles tra, ej c1l -~'<'.1rds from 1914 ro 1[)24." _ __ _ _ _ was 350. I 1 0 " ' • ,. •J~ 'il c 7i. foj r· 7 Mr. and Mrs. Claud Till of Mears I are visiting at th e home of Mr. and / ::\frs. A. T. Field this week. I Mrs. A.. T. Field, Chm. T. B. Com. 0 . C. F. W. C. �I 1 • -- THIRD Al'l-:.\T.ll rHE~T CLINI~ ~O BE HEL,D _--\T SHELBY / 1~ ~ , SCHOOLS MAY )c SECLlIB SEAL S_-\LE PRIZES OCEA..,A COL~TY Month ly c.:=:~,; ~e: e o rga nized m . :A,,_ fiee ~be,r c,iuc he ld und er the Oceana Co u= r:: := .~.:.: 5 ~o:, 1925, Dr. W. Jornt. auspice, of r i.:E- :.\Iichig:111 TuberC:- Reinek ing, oe:::g :c:e exa m ining physic~los1s As~ocia , ion an,] rbe Tuberculoc1an at th e 1i::::e. ..,: . ? . H . Bartlett, of sis c~1111_nittee of _th e Ocenua County the Mus_ke~o_n ~' -~::? Sa!!atorium, took Feclerntion of n omen·, Clulis will be up ~he wor k m .>....c.:c ... 1921. held at Shelh, in the \I .. . H 1 S_mce th en. :":o :.;;;id red and fifty-four from O • • a~omc all patients hav e oee:: exa:n ined, twelve new ne to fi,e ~- m. ou tl1e afternoon positive a nd s1.:.;_ 'c:o-- s cases being diag- FINE ,HL\RD TO BE MADE l<'OR o1f Au,,ust 30th. ;). T / nosed. Th e a,·e:age 2.tt en dance at clinics SALE OF CHRIST.i\IAS HEALTH SEALS. · A study of the clearh r eco rd s iJJ tbiR during thi s ,:~- ::as b ee n twenty-five. county for the ten :venr period from During th is :<~=- ::::ee pa tients _were sent 1?14 to J.D2-! rel'ealed that 118. persons I to H?well 2.~ c. :.::: ee chil dren with tuberEvery s chool in Ocenna county cl!ed here of tuberculosis during these culos1 s of_ t h_e -~c::e_ -:·_e:: sent to _Ann Ar- , wh ich sells tu ber culosis seal s to the years. According to carefu l esti mates e~;iouTh1 n~ ·--~ c.. -c~ - _-'~ an d. chil~renh <:f am oun t of S5.00 or more will be 41 otl ' ' · s age, c . e __ ce. uperv1s10n 111 t eir d cl . b . ·. 1ers pro 1)a bl~· died from the same homes. ~ wa r e me _ est prize evercl1_se_a sc. or an aYerag-e of one death Our h ospit2:.; c~ X-r ay work at very H,:al~b l~nd ~ o. 2." Teachers may e, ~1.v mon t h. Of these d ra th., 3:, \\' Cr e rea~onable co":· _ 0 cal doctors send in I take th eir children t o H ealthy land clnldren bet"'een six a nd cio-ht·ern patients fro m ~: .... e to ime, take the visit- r through th e pages of th is gayly-co,I Since the establi~hnwnt of ,...onr · ,· mts. clinician . o ::o~es. and also visit the ered, beau t ifully bound book called . 1 man ent clinics three _vrnrs a .go e ,.,, chmc when t r:e-- :ia Ye time. C "The New B ealthyland." Here fairies , I 1 lleath rate from tub_e_rculosis has been 1 "C we! e_l ,e_s and boys ancl girls romp in rolr erl uced more than half. I .) hckmg h eal th s tories ,;,ith good Mrs. Chest_ clinics are fimrn rr<l b"· tile ~a le A :WS. Carrot and Madam Substantial Spinof Christma s seals. Olli' funds a r e l . ation ach and others. ~11 of the -c harncters low nnd the commi ttee mo-e tl t . . lt COl are actually seen m the dainty, inno11 fl])J!arentl_v n·ell member., ~f f:~~ 1ill:·~ ; ~ ~ cent 1o:able child pictures that adorn I wluch ha ,·e ha d T B oncl 011 ti . 1 t he white and green. blue and yello\> . · • "' " 1ose 1u • d . .,. tloubt coneerning the condi t ion of t i . . ____ a n 1ed pa,,es. lmws attend the clinir• · ieu Th C h lth ::ed F or m any years yom; pennies ha, e ~e Oce:1:12 o;,;m,· ea program cl ·t - 'bl }frs . .-\.. T. Field ClYli 1· • ,· opened wit t: a c:..Ht clmic 1\Iay 1st, at the m a e 1 po~si e f or hundreds of men , • • nian. n- omen and ch 1·11 · · • 'l' . B. Committee, o. c. F . w. c. :,the Masom c -:- e:n~'.e. Shelby, to which.in , r . . ~ _ .([:n m ~ur _cou~t.r to r-- - - ~=========-- - - 1 the children "e:·e es pecially in".ited. P _ecei, e rh_~ - ~:nee,, of )l!ch1gan s best 11, Twenty-six c::: •. c:~en ,Yere exammecl, )ns a ch es t specia h,,ts free of charge. ConI1 and ad ults , n o: ;,,e:ng excluded, ten , • . t inued a cbie\'ement of this objective we re examin ed 0:- ha d consultation In becomes d oubly difficu lt at a time 1 with Dr. F .. Ban :e~,- Six were placecl , of when m en a nd n-omen are out of work I I for further obs e:--.-a,ion, three of these and children are in need. were recom m en~ed to_ have X-r~ys e par Buy m or e seals and help make Oce- ' . . · taken. Fiftee n :iad diseased ton sils, a na count, mo r e consp· - ·t . _ LJ l 1i 1 . ~ a culture wa s rn:C:e n for one and sent . 1· t 1. • . icuous 111 1 s m - ·· • - t o the state i aboratorY. Two a dults e tev, e llgent n-a r fare agam st tuberculosis. , . ·: were active ca s es . Tw~lve were nega- ,er. Se nd you r r e ur n in early to Mrs. Tnhe r rulo,(, i}etert r d l. '.1(! StO}}JJe<, m tive cases o r w ere referred to their E. R. Sage. P en n,ater, cou nty seal 11_1 , , It•. :EHl:, S t:l [.:Ts ( family physicia n s for other attention. lnva sale chairman. Jlrs. A. T . Field. er+-~, .l.'i ---The County Fede r ation of "Women's • j The Oceana c-v ::.r:, rur al letter carThe chest clinic , ha, v:as h eld in Clubs sponsered this as their contri. bution. Mrs. A. T. Field, with her efriers met at th e L ' :J. E' ,f :\Ir. and )lrs. Hart at the co urt ho,i~e. 'Thu r sday ficient helpers, :\Irs . :llorse and l\Irs. Louis SteYen.s m H ,·- nn Wednesday afte rno on brough, ' ::: ~'.: :'o, examina- Tucker, were in char ge. :VIiss Clodia Ii evenin g, :\la~- 27. _\' ·1~ 25 members tion. Se,·en of r l:. c~e -:-·:::. e acl\·is ecl to Johnson, Oceana cou nty nurse, assistand guests, in l!ll(l iL:- p, <tmaster a nd continue th e a id s a:.rl '., ,,:·a;; fe lt that ed Dr. Bartlett. ,, )lrs. Ernest Cr!'' ::. _,: Hart, and i\lr. a little later mo;·e c:e:.I!' : diagnosi s ~ · . ~..,___ ,1 ancl .,'I rs . .:\I onr , _-1~ l ey, enJ·o,,ed J _a could be gi,·e n ou n :·.:;e::- _·_::,,sis in dica CHEST CLINIC AT SHELBY .J v delicious pot !·iL;.; _ ::-rer. J<~ollowfog ticns. Fou rteen o,:::e::-s -fre fo und rn · The Masonic hall at Shelby will be 1· t his, )lrs. J ae;; B·;: >- _ i,lge in troduced have definit e defec:s 2:.r. -:-·;.::-e a dYi~ect 1 open to every r esid ent in Oceanar )lrs . H awley_ ll.i:::-:) · :- ,,ict committeeto consul t f;;.i::, ::,.- 1:.:.:.~·s:L-'- __,,- rc.ued-, county for a free ch est clinic T lrnrs- 1 woman, nilrn ga,:- · ". -er_, in__ter esti ng 1 ial measure 'T::: : :·ree:. Te::-~ fo un d to : day, Dec. 11, from 1 :00 to 5 :00 p. m. 1,' adrlress on .. _.,, r ·,rn1, m. :\la11y,1 have been in rn :::,2.r, -.-;,::. ·:.:.e dis ease Oceana county 1ieople r ealize the im- 1~ thoughts of Yi t,,:. :_ ·:: e - - rn a ll Ameriduring th e -in s: ·,. ·ea, ....::: ~ ..- · :·e -z:iYe n . po _ ssibility of attending clinics, due cans were brnu _:.. · 111'.•l especia lly definite inscuc,:orrs o:. -:,c·:emative many times to road conclitions, there- inspiring were ,:..'C;- . > . ,_i , o r~a nizaa.nd helpf u l instr:.;c: ' :. . ~ :::;:•e ca2.es fore we are particularly anxious to < ti.on, since a C· __ .-c· 1 will be at succe<,si--e d'..:::cs ~::.a: ex- reach all patients who have l.Jeen . dis- ;, program is lwir:: : 2.mi n ation a nd iTis;-"c:;.:;::i t" ;-'•;en ~ charged fr om the Bowell sanatorrnm , t county by th e :--· ~:riers' asthem thn n o in::-oaC:s o~ '.:i~e:c:.::osis ,' and all who have lived in contact wi~h sociation· at t!"~ : • · . soeinl , be allow ed. I tu berculosis at some time in th err hour was enj, .,·. ·. -- - rhe usual 1 One of th e fir:. e , ::. ::. 2's that is re- lives. Also the childr en for whom Dr. business m eeri1. .: ported in regard : o ,hese c:in:cs is : Bartlett r ecommended the skin t est. - -~ - - _'.'m panied the fact tha t tho:e e ,, t o are g:--e::t ex- All teachers n-ho have uncler\>eigin Carl and R o::- " - ~-:- .'i orenson, aminat;o n s a nd r 1ecei·:e de:: r:. :. : e :n- children, or children Yrho tire too e:.i.s- by their cou~iL. Friday strect io ns s:-iow decided imp~o·:e:::,er.;s ily in their scho ols, are asked to en- all of Chicazc•. ,isiting ,,t ia: er meetings. courage them to attend the clinic. nigh t to ~pen : Jlrs. A. When possible, it is of great help to >lil ton S\\'in z le mem ber A hen is immorta l, because he r Eon h al'e parents accompanying them. T. Fielcl . "-il' ·--~ ' - J i.x. will :Mrs. A. T . Field, or the state po:: r:e\'er set!. County Chairman. al, o be her e t• • ,- . I • 0 I :1 MAY DAV HEALTH DAY 1N I _ ·.i OCE }\ fNA COUNTY lVIl ~N'I V!' ~tNtFJTTtO . iJ [ ~T Cl IN IG r ~Y I" 0 l 0 . l I I I T �Rem "mber, funds raised through r.... ~ sale of Christmas seals makes thi:tyl)€- of prevention possible. Check o,er your accounts and if you ha,e not :,ent in your seal ' sale money, plea~e do so at once. Mrs. E. R. Sage, ..S __, Pentwa ter. ;:,eal sale chairman, has --r-., told you health stamps are a fine in· 1fr,-. .\.. T. Field, Sbelby, and :'.\Iiss , ,esrmenr. both in health and educa•1 C'lodi:t John$on, county nurse, headed D :'.\IA.DE FOR SALES OF tion. a ,rroup of Oceana county tuberculosis • I:iETEE:\" THIRTY CHRIST::'.\lrs. W. T. Fiel d . worker-; who participated in a West 1L.\8 SEALS - · Conntv CJrnirman t :'.\Iichi!mn Christmas seal sale confer. ' i EXPRE.::S APPRECIATION la ence held Tuesday of this week at schools have been H a,~::- !-s: mon th resigned ~Y poS t E :'.\Iu;:ke~on. Tuberculosis societies in bea utifullv illustrated a~ cha.Hman of th e tuberculosi~ com- :'.\In~keg m. Ottawa. and Ionia countie5• ;,H Ith ·I d mittee, Oce a County Federat10n of l t l l t. t tl t· ea :V an '! Wow.en•- Ckts, I wish, at this time n so ;:en c e ega es O ie mee mg, Teacher I, to exr,re -s my thanks to the Fruit whieh was held under the auspices of 1i , Belt ..i-- • ~ed Weeklies for all of the ::lfid1igan T,rherculosis Associa·I ·· ·············· ::'.\Iargaret Brooks I their i rniruble assistance; for the · tion. Lansing. I ··········· .. ············Mae. Hansen j' fron~ ::-e position they have always t Organization plans for the coming I · ........................1;1lsie Chase , accor ed; for the insert rotogravure C'hristmns seal sale were completed at nd - ···· ······ ...Effie. Ber~·Iu supplen:: -, that which has the tbe meeting, and the county and &-tate . · ..... E n lyn Habenshter Chri.5 : ;,.;al in mammoth size in programs of work for 1931, to be fi. B . y,.l t> ......... .. ... :.\lrs. :.\Iaude Rus~ell i color- c::i its one side and typical nanced b.<' funds secured in the seal _le{: I." ······ ········· ······Anna Rossiter tuberC'tL :· - activities on t'he reverse , sale. were discussed. Recent developC'. enter · ...... ··············~Y Rasmussen side: the announcement of our ments in the field of tuberculosis re• Ferry .. ·-•···· ·· ·· •············;urs. Carl ·wenk sale chairman; for the ar- 1 search and the effects these developCra --o-.. -·················Helen Schroeder nn-e-J on the front page rela• ments are likely to have on the acti'I"• : O:helb:,. ····· ·· .... Supt. O. J. De Jonge ti,e to ~e h~lth work acoc_mpllshed, , itie:: of tuberculosis• societies were de· !fart ··- . . ................ Supt. H. H. Shinn both re,enti,e and educational all 1 l 'er•tn·a r .............. St1pt • ded rn . la,... . . ·•I.1scribed by T. J. Werle, executive sec" , · E · 1'~. Scl11·111ke inclu "" week' s issues of :h •c eir . . . "_,e ~· E ra-· ·· ·············•· S up t • A• R . G aynor se,er al papers. Th ose 1ssues car ri e d retary. of . the M1ch1gan Tubercuhsis H e, peri ······················Supt. A. B. Taft the p li<:iry of this nation-wide move- : Ai-sociation. \Yu ·eni....e ............ Supt. Jesse ,veirich ment for ~he benefit ot humanitiy. l Figures ou the 1929 seal sale. ns :Uear~... .................... Supt. Ray Kludy To :: rnccessor in office I wish to given at the meeting showed that OceF o::- mun:, years Oceana county has say ~-:a- great. d~l is due the pre~s ana countr rahked thirty-sh::tt g.1.ao~ made a ::ood record in the sale of f~r 1.,, ro -operaMon m m~tters of this I the counties of the state, based O!} the heait ,-eat- a nd in that manner has· kmd a:.d fro~ past experience I know uuruber ryf s·eals eold in proportion to oeen abl<> rn conduct the numerous that the publishers a~e to counted population. The county's per cavita free tubercnlosi- clinics which have a upon to re;1der material asisstance of sale, according to the 1 censn.;; was 930 i e ealth program sponsored a substantial ;11ature. . . . cents. · 3 81 F leration of Women's Clubs. Again assurmg the publishers of our W h ld d b tte O e d e ur seal sale chairman has fullest appreciation in behalf of the e " ou r. tl:e --um of $392.00. This Oceana County Federation of Woman's Mrs. C. B. Tucker of Shelby and • iJe necessary for her to clubs, as well as myself for their l\Ir&-. E. R. Sage of Pentwater were, f o'lvw•up cards. Includ• earnest support in this matter, my i also in attendance. a r e "everal of our rural wish for you all is unbounded succes11 :'.\lrs. F. J. Diner of Penl-watn. )Ji,,, -choo--. We m st not let our health in our future efforts and that 1930 will I Loui~e Ben(!a] of :'.\lt. Pleasant an I er for the lack of funds. outstrip all previous ones. ! :'.\Iiss Gia<l<lis Ridrnnl~ of Ann Arlior - e ; od work as you ha ,e , Yours for better health, I were guPsh o~ :'.\Iiss .Clrnrlnt~t' . FiPl <l _ it.'. writes one man on a Mrs. A. T. Field. I Tlrnrsdn, eYe1ung. Thu; mornmg- the, • _ent with his remittance 1~ Charlotte Field arrived home are leaYing- for. the we;::t where tlwy seals to the countv S · diss f Ch. ago and has accept· will remain for the ;::ummPr. :'.\Ir,. . 1s . one of the man, · 1 un ay· rom • . • D n·,..ii t n. Th e This . IC the Pentwater hi"'h • ed a posi·t·10n 1n " · Dmer_ stopprng m • South ,-, 1 l show gratitude and un· f h Id by Mrs Elizabetli othei•s will contmue on to , o or,H o. . school ormer1y e . . _ of local residents who Allen, who resigned a few days ago. _e, time heard the message :Miss Field is a graduate from the Shelby Woman Heads Dhco,ery, Early Reco,• l:niversity of Michigan and has been 1 · Rural Carriers Lnit is continually preached attending the University of Chicago y organization, profited the past two years. Mrs. A. T. Field Shelby - Mrs. A. T. Field of ches examination, took and son Wa/Ylle accompanied her Shelby recently was elected president of the ladies auxiliary of the 5 enough to make a re- from Muskegon. ' Oceana Rural Letter Carriers as= are glad to help with - -~.- ..,...----,-::---=:::-:::--:-c-:--- -7 1 sociation. .. education and pre,cn· riends of :'.\Iilton '"· Swingle, more The November and December mmonly known a~ ··Bnh" to bis many meetings of t.h e group will be com- 1 w, are making plans for friends iu Shelby. "·ill be glad to hear bined in one session to be held :, Diagnosis campaign. of his assignment as a member of the Wednesday, Dec. 11, at Shelby Le·be outstanding piece of Michigan State Police to White P1g• gioP., }1a1I. An oyster supper --- ~ \ 11 ?k to be carried on eon. "Bub" is one of the 38 memlwr~ b~ served after which ~ 1l,o g;~m of the 1935 recruit ~rhool which ha,- will be held at the heme o, f Mr. r schools. just completed preliminary training at and Mrs. Lyman Flory. kthe,lJeadquarters po;::t at East Lansing. -: e.-er expect to become-- COlJNTY HOOLS WIN PRIZE BOOI( \ OCEANA WELL REPRESENTED AT T. B. MEETING I i I I 1 :: '! r i' ?C ; - eYer expect to learn- ~ ·er done or expect ~o • er. . -Abrahmn Linea • 1 ·wayne Field is in the southern part of Michigan on bu,;iness this week. �/Former Shelby !Couple \Ved In University Chapel Miss Marga eAnd Willia~ K quiet wedinz • day evening, F el . 11. w Field, dau!!hter 'f: Of Shel by, ar ry garet :u. C. Field, be<:ame Shelby, Feb. _ <Special ) _ William Knoth, ,fr. . , a nd A simple and .o¥ely wedding took Miss Margaret F daughter of :\lrs. William Kn orh. ·r. f :\"ewaygo. , place last Sunday mo rning at 10 :15 M. C.. Field of Fo Custer and ;!'he ceremony _wa -_ • erformed b;v o'clock in the Thorndyke-Hilton :\le- Mrs. Field, at She :\·;_ an_d William Rev. John R. Geh_nn l! m · be par, onage morial Cha pel of rhe Cni,ersity of KKnotthh, sofn of • ~r . ""' :l. .-!rs. J~hn of the Congregational c-h·1reh in Hart no , o Ne wa) go, ·ere m arried ·at 8·30 Th b··d Chicago, when :)Ji"s :\Iarjorie Ames, in the Hart Congrega :onal par- I • · . e 1 _1 : v- . rp a in·:en crepe daughter of :\fr_;:. O!i,e A.mes, became /sonage by its pa-~or. Rev. John s~reet length di es,, w1 h black accesso- ay / the bride of R oy Swingle, son of :\lil- !Gehring, :Wednesda.· a S:30 p. m. nes. . . ize ton Swingle. The ser,ice was read by I The bride v:ore a ri. ·ary styled I _Mrs. Knoth 1-:: a , ,. 1 r ~r She!b:r the Rev. c. E. Paulus. pasrol' of the j stl'eet-Jength, ,;rern ,. drrss and !ugh. school and the !?room I" a -::socrnt- /PY Lutheran church. I a corsage _of s ~ee ;ieas. The ed with the local K ,. zer - ore. J'I ,·~ . . ;couple left 1mme 1a "y on a wed-· . . - . _ . rS The bride was attired in a street- ',ding trip in souther~ ~ •·chigan. . :\Irs. iV11l'.am K i. • .- ~ rmer :\l1ss the le~gth gown of turquoise blue crepe, . The bride, a sen:or a : Shelby r')largaret Field . w, , hon, rf>d at a miswith topaz a nd brown a cces sories to lh1g~ s~hool, w as ac i.·e in its or- 1 cellaneous shower at he home of :\Ir. harmonize. )Irs. Harold Harrington gamzatt0ns and was a :nember of and )Irs. K. L. Gram :)! irlay eYening. th of Chicago as bridesmaid, wore a ~ school ba n d . _ . The hostesses n· ere tlw :\Ii-:::aes P h ylli,; 'th th wool-crepe snit of Dubonnet with 'schoro.l gKrndo ,t a • e \·ay? high: i,yns, Patricia H arri, nn . )Lu:ine Pon- VI . . . a ua e. • a c1er,. at the •·, .. d matclung accessories. The bride ·s 'Kroger store in s; e 0 ,. Th Urns, Betty E a ~t on and E Yel:n 1 Grant. an flowers were yellow ro se;, a nd lilies- wil · b •· ey i The group played bingo an rl the grnml can of,the-rnlley and her attendant's ------------..;;;~,rPI'ize was won by :\!is, Dorothy _.\ncler' Jonathan hill roses and lilies-of-the- / .,,OIL Pink and white dP(·or.arion~ were ents valley, both worn as shoulder bou· used and refre;,hmeu t, were "tc>r n ,d to ant; quets. Carl Swingle, brother of the ;;;;:::::;:::::::::::::: . :::..: ·the following: th e :\Ii, , e, :\larjorie . f : j groom, wa s best man. Preceeding the F-ield . ·Pauline and :\"urine :\fa t hews. ) ~ / ceremony :\Iiss June Rowley sang .Josf'phine "'ood. Parri ·rn Clute. Edith rs IS "Because" a nd "At Dawning," ac/·Pierson, Amy Lou • ~e:ir ..Ja net Xear, • ·n co mpanied by the groom's cousin, I / Jean Roth. :\Iarit' ·- ; !es. Dorothy .\n- ) 1 )Ii,:s Louise Sorensen, at the pipe- I tlerson, ·Elaine RI ffill z ton. CathN·ine l as orza n. / '. ·, y~·be_n ga. An nitc> Diekit>. , erna Benson. f·ed, A. wedding- brea kfa st was served a t r Kathryn Bartlnr. .T1'l!e Ranford. Clara he horn: o( )lr. a nd :\lrs. Ca rl Soren- /• - Samuels ancl . ·,ah, !ie Plumhoff. (pe, - n. 632,.) Kimba rk Ave., to the im-1 Mr. and :\Ir:-:. W illia m Kn oth a n- l>m~ mer~iate r elati, e~ .• including- the fol- J nounce the birth of a son. Willia m ian ~ >wrn_g- w_~o we:e ,here, from ou t of l Robert, born at H ackley hospital, Mus- . -,n-11. :\It , . H. . San ford a nd daugltI kegon, on March 3. - - - - - - . - - mg ter K ay, :'.\fr , D icie Whitema n a nd -1 '' I d 'l '" "II" I{ th " . :. ., •r. • !ln ., r s. ., 1 1a m no are , _\J r ~. F . A. "<" .1.oung of G ra nd Rapids :\Iilton S,..-ingle. :\Irs. Oli,e Ames a nd '1 · rece1nng congra tulatio ns on the birth , son Da n, :)Jrs. :\I. c. Field and d a ugh- ~ of a daughter, born at the Hart hospi- h ' ter P eg-gy and :\Iiss Zella H a llack, a ll 1 : tal on Wednesday, :\Jareb up 4 7 ! ts I Shelby Bri"de , I ! i;. r Shelbv. j of :\Ir~. Swingle partici;a1-;~11: :Mr. and -~r~. A. T . Field _gradu ated from Shelrn the baptis1mal senice at the Con- ~ IS b~· high school m 1929 and from t he / !gregationa l church Sunday when the led \ Vi'e.sl~y. :\Iemorial H ~-=r_ital n urses /,t I Rev. Chas. Pendleton chri, tened their tra nung school. )Ir. ::i wrnzle was a I 1· great-g1·andclaughter. K a· ryue Knoth, 1iss gra dua te fr om Shelh,;- ~,'zh sch ool ,; daughter of :\Ir. and :\I:· -. Wm. Knoth nd with the class of 193/l an ·1 i, employMrs. William Knoth of Shelby, : , . · ed in the Con tinenta: B·~,k in Chi- who before her marriage at Hart / :\fr._ and lllns. Wm . . Knoth a nnounce I cago. Wednesday, was Miss Margaret , the birth of a .da ughter. :\Ionda:r, A.pril i 1 . Field. She is the daughter of M 111, at the Oceana , i · 1 in H art. j nd 'J a shor :\Ir. a )Irs. SwiLzle • re ,pending C. Field, Fort Custer, and of Mrs: She has been named L __ ia Sue. , be t' h oneymoon with re.a•i-es h ere ield, at Shelby. ,--o-·' and expec t to ret urn <>::- -·,, °way of o !legrams to a metrot- "' .an newspaper th , home Detroit,of where ey will -:-.: a t the i labor cost of messenger s may be judged from the fa::- that the p rivate :\Ir. and :\Irs. Wt ur Swin- I _ . 1 gle. They will be at home in t heir 'THE NE WS a v erage 9,146 words a day, and to th - • e three great 6325 apa r tment Kimbark cago, after at February 21st. A.,e, Chi- .ies serving the paper . add 68 ' 500 words which c"'-e from every l I r ~·~ .. _ -i:--- !I ! j - ~ FIVE GE~ER..\TIOXS LIHXG \'i'illiam Roh ert Kn oth. se, en-n·eekolrl son of ::llr. and :\Irs. i,i!lia m Knoth .. is the fifth liYing g-eneration on :\lrs. Kn ot1t·s side of t he fa mily. His great-great grandmother i, :\Irs. Sarah Greene of Hart, who celebra ted her 83rd birthda y las t week. :\Ir~. Ashton France. a grea t grandmot h er. also li,es in Hart. and a grandmother. :\lrs. :\lae Field. is a Shelby resident. _ _ arid over leased wires. 1 �The day is cold, and dark dreary; It rains, and the wind is weary; The vine still clings to the mo. ing wall, 3ut at every gust the dead .ea fall, Ar.d the day is dark and dreary. life is cold, and dark, and dreary; ~ains, and the wind is never weary; thoughts still cling to the moldering past, ·~e hopes of youth fall thick .n the blast the days are dark and dreary. ,,. sad heart! and cease repining; Behind the clouds is the sun still shining; · fa e is the common fate of a ••. •.:, eaLh life some rain must fall, : ::ie days must be dark and dreary. -Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. particulars. to keep our prejudice, r,duced to the lowe:;t sible 111inimun1. "May we ll<'Ycr I-><.' hasty in judgment. and always generous." Snap _iudgrne11t usually half wrong. \ generous attitude to" ,· our neighbors will ci us the proper perspe,·tn upon their li,·es. Then " will ha\'e little need for judging theni at all. "Teach us to put into action our better impulses-straight forward and unafraid." ..\n a uto will get little use of its fine motor if the gears be left in neutral. The true thing about impulses is tha the higher they are the more they puri:':· themselves when put into action. T j, i· good psychology and good Scriptu~e a·•- If you and l are afraid, it will il1ot ·er muc h what we desire to do, for fear w"I palsy our purposes. "Let us take time for all good things: make us to grow calm, serene. and gentle." I· he aw of Christ that a liedrt filled with good would have no room lelt present for badness. ':,erenity is a growth that year. of en takes years to accomplish. GentleI 1 ·,'1 t 1 ut c,·ery ,i·ife and lllothcr nr,s is strength, bluster is weakness. " ,,ht adopt its sentiments as a sort of "Grant us to see that the little not o tor 1930. things are the big things.'' "Keep us, O God, from pettiness; There is nothing greater tha11 a little Jet us be large in thought, and word, <t o kindness. Christ hinted that tlu and deed " reward~ in Hea,·en were to be baseJ \ re could a sincere so ul pray upon little things such as the giYing of ,, :ban t is: To be big in motive is to cup of cold water, or kindness to those e, :ape a Im of littlenesses that muss up in distress. '-xlme one has said, "A great the soul. 'loul is o_n~ \\ho can Jo a little thing in a "Let us be done with fault-finding, great spmt. and leave off self-seeking." "And may we strive to touch and ..\ fault finder finds nothing of value. _ to know the great common woman'.\ heart full of love and charity covers heart of us all." ·o,·er and looks over many trifling, Love is the creator of undcr~t · insigniticant things. between human hearts. \\'hen ":\lay we put away all pretense, re.ally underst~nd each other, Hean· and meet each other face to face, will be begun right here on earth. without self pity, and without "And, 0 Lord, help us ever '.O prejudice.'' kind. Amen.'' Pretense is nonsense, yet we all try it. So ends this marvelous prayer. \\'e are oiten shame-faced with others \Vheeler \Vilcox said, "\\'hat th 1, because we pity ourselves. Prejudice world needs is just the art of bein:::- · i the feeling we have against those As I have re-read this w _ whom we do not unders and. \Valls of litany, I find that I can front l 13) prejudice are built with bricks of ignora more sincere desire of accompli~hi1 _ \\'e are all prejudiced in some what I want in the future in the 11 -. ,b �'Oceana Harvests Sta~e Biggest Cherr C op Has 10 to 14 Million Pound Yield; Communities · of Pickers Spring Up. ate he bigcounty .;a··. It has ·· ereas in other districts t:.e .e· as lighte_r, dwindling do= • i per ce~t. m the most un:a •o::-a·· .e localities. Every year, the trees are la~ger and more trees come into bearing. It was not so many years ago that six cent cherries brought frowns t o the faces of the growers ~hen they were thinking o: ~,en higher prices they had :::ecel\·ed. ·Now, three cents is a c r.s.iderable im provernent over ~e ro?C bottom prices of the aepress10n "'.hen cher:ides were ,,rtually given away, selling at less than produc sions other than their clothing. tion costs. It was no wonder th at The proprietor loaned them dishes, the growers were sour.er over advanced food, and provided. a cherries than the cherries w~re shed and now they are getting sour. But times are chang~ng ahead. Families share barns with again, and everybodr is feelmg the horses and cows and others better. live in garages whose cars for the The cherry pickers. at three time being are turned out on the quarters of a cent a p_ound are dried up lawns. Flies are numerfinding gainful occupat10n at a ous, but no one seems to be bothtime when industries are slack. ered. Good pickers can strip off 26 and Rain Lack Is Felt 27 lugs of cherries a day. These Total weight of cherries this weigh about 20 pounds, hence season from Oceana would have speedsters can make from $3, 50 been much greater had there been to $4 a day. Children picking more rain. Two v.;eeks ago there from the ground, almost alw~ys was a good shower, but this fell mixing considerable play with fast and much ran off. Consetheir picking, and working short quently cherries are small, but of hours, earn correspondingly smal good quality. The heavy snowfall ler sums. )!any boys, however, of last winter was a lifesaver for will have earned their clothing the cherry crop and other tree and school supplies for the fall and fruit, otherwise the deep penetratwill be ready for the opening of ing roots never could have sup the term. ported the present crop. This year, Tent Villages Spring Up for the first time in many seasons, Growers help their pickers,, and the lower limbs of cherry trees are offer inducements in the way of well fruited, and some orchard ~ furnishing tents and fuel, and will men attribute this to the protecpurchase supplies from growers. tion of the snow drifts. At some of the larger orchards, Oceana's apple crop will small communities spring up. One light, some estimating it as low of the largest is the tent village as 40 per cent. The peach crop of Ottawa Indians, west of Shelby is better, running as high as 60 on the Davidson farm. per cent in favored :sites. Growers report the Indian resi- , _ _ __ __.:.._ _ _""""""' 3.5 =· · (See Pictures, Back Page) Oceana county's red !)Jld, estimated to be from 10 to 14 million pounds of cherries, biggest crop !n ' the hi5tory of the county, is now in the last stages of the harvest. For more than three weeks, several thousands of pickers recruited from over the entire state, and even more distant regions, have been living in solitude in the silent forests of shining trees, busy from morning until evening, stripping the gorgeous fruit from fest ooned branches. Whole families have migrated north to cherryland, and go_ fr_om / orchard to orcharl as the p1ckmg is cleaned up in each. The ~mall gro,·es are Yirtually all fimshed, and many of the larger plantings ha,·e been cleaned up. Next wee~, I picking will be concentrated m . seYeral big orchards along Lak~ ~ Michigan, where the season usuallv is from one to two weeks later than inland. $400,000 Crop This season, pickers are being / paid the standard rate of thre~quarters cent a pound, except m exce:ptional instances where a premium has been added because of a thinner crop, or other factors which slow up the worker. Growers generally are receiving three cents a pound, which means that Oceana's cherry crop will m~an something like $400,000 to the producers, in addition to the money which will flow northward from the sales of the canneries later in the season. Without its migrating help, Oceana growers would be unable dents of are Oceana and neighboring There is many a slip between the ladder counties unsually dependable to harvest their juicy crop. No pickers, and many prefer them to . tree, but announcement comes frorn and the accurate count has been maintainecl this season, but it is estithe whites. The latter frequently Oceana county that tbe prospects point to mated that there were at least look upon cherry picking as a lark the greatest cherry cro~ of all time. 1] 1,000 to 1,200 pickers in the orchand after a few days will growJ.---======-============"""'::L.ards about Shelby, and again as weary and return to the city. K · 0 many near Hart, the two main Firewater, always the foe of the Keep On .e epmg n centers of production. But there Redman, has been especially Ther e's a time to p..:-· and a time to meet. are scores of other orchards scattroublesome this year, and one Ther e's a tim e to " =t:P a nd a time to eat, tered over the central part of tne farmer reports it is hard to keep and a ti· me to play. county, hence it is likely that upthe pickers steady at their . · work . 1 T her e's a time to wor wards of 2,500 non-residents have Living conditions revert almost Ther e's a tim e to ,,i -_ and a time to pray, moved temporarily into Oceana, to the primitive for some of the Ther e's a tim e tha ·:o d and a time t hat's many of them continuing farther pickers. One couple, who had just blue north in Mason, Grand Traverse been married landed at an orThere's a ti me and Leelanau counties as the seachard with absolutely no possesa::::I a time to do, son progresses. T her e's a tim e l ·o s how yo ur grit, But ther e never ·be to qui t. I l I I 0 ~- . ·~·-- - -~ - - - . E g . !§ 0:: r., C: u ~ - 1 -. ~ . . �Chronicle Staff P ho o! Take a peep at cherry picking in- Oceana county, which is now n <:aring the end of its biggest harvest, estimates placing the between 10 and 14 millions ot pounds, or about 3 pounds for e ,·ery person in t he whole state. Old folks, children, Indians, and jobless white families mak e a bee line for the Oceana cherry orchards each July and stay -.. e.. till the r ed frui is all hauled to the canning factory. l:pper row, left is a group of Ottawa Indian children who ha Ye just arrived fr omthe orchards to their camp on the Da\ ·-= farm . ···es cf ~r.elby, and are waiting for t he adult p"ckers to a rrh·e and prepare supper about the open camp fires. Right, o ·active ct.err,· pcker ::: en ,il!age of Indians, is Gra-i-i.""Tia·• :-.1argaret Xegake, 81 years old, of Cobmoosa, who makes some of ·eep up. W ith her is one of r.e neighbor children, Celia Cogswell of Muskegon . . nung ladies in cherry ;:. . ·l::g attire were ra,·i n g a romantic time picking in the A. T . Field or :-·eds grandda ughter , Peg:::; ? "Eld. perched on ·he ladder, ~nd Alice Baxter of Hart, stripping fruit frn:::. ~ ·he cherries roll in to t~ c· ~ ~ - n::: baskets. · .cker. 11-months-old 'a :: · :aaxter ta Yin.: a peaceful nap a s his a unt. Dorothy Bax ter o! Hart, seYe" cherry picking. Behind her · ?..ooert • ·e il:ardt, 10 years old, of E ;vart, who has come to Oceana cou 0 Only �cC1ndition. :\Ir. a ncl )Ir,. A. T. Field left last I '" ord , F r iday for Califom" r.,1 other points T. Field West, 1 '.1 west where they ·H. ,J)<'nd the will·, Florida. ter month~ ~ - - -_ _1 route fru Anton T. Field, 66, of the Elliott that they Ari_ns ap~r~ments. narrowly escaped · ser10us mJury when the auto he r, "f F loriwas driving collided head-on with r 1. They a _street car on the Adams ave. , ,erful trip -.J E W S . bridge. Field fell from his auto Pm1wratur0s after the crash. He was treated at East. San Diego police emergency D0J Hio, hospital tor knee lacerat ions and and San Ant he~d brmses, W. L. Arnold, traffic c I officer, reported. Operator of the way. · · street car was James A. Bellows, 1 aronnrl S'.. P of 3960 Arizona st. Ia v,eek "'Hh )lr • · • - i neclv at Ta:. • ir_tn,~ r,C'd with " ord has been received fr om :\Ir. l thr~e or follr b ii _ mes. From a nd )Ir~ A. T, Fif' ld t hat th ey h ad a IT tl t • b t . :\I" . ,. ampa 1e, w ~,n·aRota and en~ o~•n le n p f ~·o7 - ich 1gan to lj1called on. the - \'\'"ll~t~. "'eaver s. j : ~1- 1 a n d a r; n~ce y Jo:a teci Pratts. :\Ir,. L. P. ::\l'tn!!P!· and )liss i 4 .:,o . ceana ou eva_rd in ,ong Clodia John, n. o,er t-0 Sebriug Beach . T hev h a d m ce weathe r ' I ., · nncl rom l · k,-'f'<·lwhee to :\Ii· through out t he trip . 'l'he.v are pa r t icu- , " . " •• . - _ Tl .. , · t·1c over ti1e per f or- am1 and K 1e, nuRsed RC'e1a r 1y en t lrnsrns . n <',v Ch evr oIe t , w 1uc . 1 ,, Ing .the Harn, -. F.emrn:::~. Benders, n1<all <:,n o f ti1e1r 1 'f hC' H erald inad vC' rte ntl:r r ef erred to 1-Sabms a nd R . . ll ~f th f' m being 1 ·as a noth er make t wo we~J;:s ago. Tony 11 a way at th : rhen· rnll. sta t es t h at he w as 11nrti cn larly in· 1: A ver y Pleft_ - day for a ll of , u s ter e"tec1 in watchiJ1g t h e applf' situa- f was the , isit of ··T'lny"_ a nd " Ab bll" tion on the Jo nrne~•. Fru it of th e kind, F ield. They ba,e ,isited so niany il:i.2 t h at Oceana grower s had to sell for 1·· ·teresting places during the · p a st ;few , 10c a Jrnnclred _wns marked up at , y ea rs a~d _it seemeo. just abou t _r ighl ~J .2:; a bu,-hel 111 som e st or es and 1. to be w1,hmg them ,nward t o Miami gM,,1 fruit was selling for 25c a doz- I' and Key 'West. They have a !fine 'ne>w. •· in many places. c "'ld know h w ;:o put the miles, on.,/ 1_ , • · .d has jnst ~en reeeived fro~ 1 • ' '44 _ _·_ _ • I :.\Ir,. A. T. Field, who have. W or d comes ti) me t ha t Mr . ree delightful mo"nths in Cali- ! Mrs. Anton T. Field. who called h ere . that they expect to leave on a bout two weeks ago a nd journeyed ry :!;. .:o gypsy down th r ough on to :.\Iiami and K ey West a nd from ~d 75,000 • ores a Day. x , and :V ui,ana and way down \ there t-0 Cuba for a five -da y t our, a r e :.\Iiami. Florida, enroute home. 1 ll<' W working their way northwa rd. . • The. rnenti.m calling on J. E. Clark, : They were at St. Augustine on March ult1vated sources of news-strange ,nperiutendeut of the Shelby school k 27 aE d ?-' 0 ny was s~ruck •by t he num - ;ignificant movements among men, from 1 ·94 to fo9R and George E. r ber of silk hats which he sa w in t h e . . I . Dewey, former ~belby postmaster, ': " Ancient City," remarking t h at they d mdexmg makes the most e ustve who the.r say is :-,7 years old and j a ll seemed to be on c-0lored gentlemen ••finer than a fiddle:· If they get to oriving. on e-hor se shays. F lorida before the exodus of Oceana 1 • - -~ ~ - ~ general, is included in the library ·, ' ' Un their recent Jonrney homeward. folk northward the:r expect to call • •• 011 ·!1 from Florida • • ' a~ter 8pendrng a few but th e mast er encyc Ioped" ta cI or friends while enroute across tl1e 11 f · · c 1· (J k h " · 1weeks there a ter a wrnter rn a 1- nt ong nown as "t e morgue, st ate. fomia . :\Ir. and ::\Irs. A. '.r. l<'ield reWllf'n ) !arch a r r ives one begins to· ne"'ed aequaintance with nnmerous at is emitted by the presses come thhi k a bout ~tarting homewa r d. While; friends enroute. They were disap- 1tained; for the reference depart..that w ill not occur in my case for j pointed to find that it was spring va- !'.'ective manner all the information about two months. some of t~e Oc:· cation time when they arrived at the . d. l . h ana re;;iden ts who have been rn _Fl~n- , campu,;; of Duke l'nivPrnity at Dur- confine tn se ection to t e news..1 da t hi~ winter are already begmmng I ham. x. c., and that Miss Dorothy 'le newspaper in ublic or private to make their plan$. ·word from home Royal was then in Shelby. They stopd I • Ji · I d' indicates that former rural mail car- peel at CIPvelancl. Ohio, and had a 1ee • t IS a vmg encyc ope ta, rier A. T. Field of Shelhy and h is ·nice visit at the home of W. C. Bost nd industrious s-.a.a:- f filing experts p;:tima ble wife nre en route hf're from and a pleasant time with Mr s. Carrie ( 'alifornia for a couple -0f weeks be• Getty and her sister. i\Iiss Gaynelle fore heaclin.::r fo, ::\Iichigan. I certain- Cochran. At Ecorse. ::\Iieh., they found Jy want t0 be her<> when they arrive )lrs. i\lary Hunter busy but planning ;nd it is p, ---dile th, t I might invei- on reaching Shelby the latter part of !!le "Tony'' to !!O to , I all game. June. They spent three days with i\Ir . ." " " - and ::\lrs. "Tilbnr ~wingle in Detroit . . h t·1me ti1ey v1s1 · ·tec1 "f·ss . :\Ii s . .A. T. _ F eld_ . was recently inter- c1unng w 11 1c .1., 1, newed OYer ,ranun KGER. Los Ange- Marjorie ,vylie. wh<J is at Ford hosle~. ··TJ,e Yoice c,f the S_treet" pro- pital. She is planning on spending the ..:ram. a nd wa, ,;hen a pair {,f ny,on surnmf'r in Shel'•y. At East Lansing · o,e. , ther picked n1, R 1 ph Fox on the campns of ::\Iic-l1il!" r.. ~tate College. : I I ~101\ ;·m~ I at~- I. I II~:•· I r 0 _ : �. Th ·11 Poet Paid N egro A rnst . n .s I Tribute in _SOQO at ~..\ud1tonun1 Long Beach lfp Ir~· I~,, Br REF.I.· ~-::- \\"ORJ\'ISER. ' 'I think that I shall never see The Great Ema :---~ipat-: ., have been justly pr-":;" - ' 2. A. poem lovely as a tree. . daughter of the freed ra ce - ::ht ••• as proud as th ' _ d tree whos•e hung ry moiith is T i e 5000 people who filled the =:' on 1iall of the Au_di: ?:-::.:.--:_- •. · ' prest : _3 n hear ;i\'[arian Anderson pre,-:c· • of the most beautifu. ; •-;; - : J. gainst the earth's sweet flow• ever offered in Long Bea ch. i ng breast; :....:- : :_ .:ns Marian Anderson has c. :n the spirituals, in ·.•. :--.. : ·. · ·-= ). free that looks at God cill day -=- .:'? :. 71· of sensuous beauty and :.:.cc -.:-:ger excels, she \,·as ;: :..:-- : -· c ,;. ;i d Hfts her leafy arms to tiful colors of her Yo::-c: ~:y well disposed a:-..:: 0 ::::: vrciy-." - - .'.""S";:.ap. mu ch in evidence last n:z:-.: · • ···ery one of them opule::: ·::· -· · a single number was :;::- ccE= - · :;:ressively. The s Pi :·: :·_=-· The voice of a Gold Star Moth.-0ur by the great negro con::-:c:· · -:-:-amping" was_ capita:::-: = ·- = er brealdng a little with emotion, ..:..::.~acll commonplace manner. ·: was sung m th e g.::-.,: ·- re~d those lines from "Trees." e\·ery song the singer !"". .::: :- · - - . _":? throated ~oi:itralto, t ·:_ _'.~ ~:-~~ : Boy Scouts stood rigidly at a!ten::-- : . ...:es t thing of her very O\,T. : : · · is her ongmal ~ym pc..~x ·:" tion. Around them stood a circle 1 a.st c The more definitely dra.--::..=.· : · · = · .: th at she used m th e ~1:,: 1 of men women and children. In · b song, the more effecti,·e:: · .· · ' - = · •.•:adelphia church when a c:::o::- , the ce~ter of the group was a ; : " SU j fro m the singer. Yet 1:--.-c:-= • - "":_a: er. . . . freshly planted magnolia tree, the - _--;-_:}er moods of intimacy, ,c:-."'·- ' ~c;tstandmg m th e enti re pr · first tree in the history of L ong a nd lyricism, admirab:: · =· · " :- =:-. was th e fluency, srr. oo:r.- r Beach dedicated by Joyce Kilmer, ~=-:-.:...a il as in Schubert's " .\·: · · · · ·.:, ci nct the wide ran.~e of ::·,. author of "Trees." --:-. -?:-:: rn1g and Schumann 's "Ic:·. • • · :-etive color. What is m i..c:: r T h t ·k d the hio-h Nicht." - .::-e. Miss Anderson concei,:e., e momen mar e " · · :c music from the first note to ;ioint of the dedication of the Better than anythin.;; Clos · :':e last dramatically and lyri- :ree, technically known as a mag~.:e;Jroof the evening, with th e e:,(.::- · · - .:a:: ~-. Another interesting fac :-.olia grandiflora, yesterday fore_.:.,.:_;l.!.St 2 of the negro spirituals, ·., ·=:; · • • 'J: the recital was the exquisite ; :10on at Lincoln Park. Les FounGerman group. Miss A:-.:". ,- - :;;::-.rasing, the smooth legato and l tain, director of exploitation for :..· ·.s::::uuon in faultless German, prese::: ::.: c poli shed diction, and a high de- ~-:ilt Arthur Theaters, had ar:.~ diroril voice that w_as _warm, pe:·s-. =-:C.: gree of emotional warmth and ~ ranged the ceremony in conjunc. and commumcat1ve as only ::.;; intelligence. tion with the showing of "The :::·..:, f a human voice of all musical a£e:-:- Kosti Vehanen, her accom- Fighting 69th" at the State Thecies may be. The Italian gro u;:, oanist for a number of years, ater. Kilmer, gifted young Amer: was admirably contrasted. c.~- a ssisted a dmirably, and he was ! ican poet and member of the fa. though she does not seem o ·: honored by her singing two of I l l l Q . ~ Infantr art of the at home with the same ea:;e c.S his own compositions, ''Canti- Forty-second (Rainbow) Division, in the German songs. Jena" and "Pastorale." was killed July 30, 1918, in ~he The only operatic offer::::::Marian Anderson last night Aisne-Marne offensive, and is th e evening was •·cas a :::':· c.. was magnificent, a credit to her buried under elm and pop'.2.:fr om Bellini's "Norma. ·• a:-: c' :: race, a dignified chanteuse and trees near the Ourcq River, so;.:·.:-. served excellently to express ·.:--.. above all a gracious, charming of Seringes, France. ,musual and exceptio:-ial :-a.:-.:;c ·rnman \Yith the ultimate in poise l\Irs. Mae Conley, presiden: ,·hich Miss Anderso. possesses. and dignit y. Long Beach Chapter No. 2. Go:~ Star Mothers, recited "Trees· and turned the first spadeful c:: dirt. Bill Smith, bugler of fr.e Silver Pine Patrol of Troop 55 Boy Scouts, blew "assembly . Peter Balton, Erle Brown, Ar:-:c::: H . Canter, Tom Moulton, R o":}2::: James and Bill Smith of the :=.· trol presented the colors. James V./. Hanbery, holde, c:. the Distinguished Service C:·css paid tribute to Joyce Kilm er E.:::: read Kilmer's last poem, '·-:-::;; Peacemaker." Mrs. Carrie S. Guthrie, chaplain of the Gold S:~ Mothers, read the Gold Star :'.IIo:.:.• ers' prayer. John M. Ferguson, almos t 95 years old, a Civil War vetera::. followed Gold Star Mothers in turning dirt around the tree. Councilman Herbert R. Klock• siem, nature lover; R. 0. Phillips, city park superintendent, and David G. Small, manager of the ~tate_';['heat~re;;T~ ?ted in arras,ir ,. II =-~ . I �;I M. C. Fie]d,.48, >>1:~-! MERED.II~-/ veteran Dies • ~,~ :\lerediL , ' , form er Si:,-_ Rl·tes at Shelby Lt"f ::uuruhvPb(I· Suuday a . LLIF!.ORD FIELD - -~- l. ,;'--:,ear-,,ld " ·. : --h.1 away :I -. '·al · J ind J,E rn I There follows a list of the 29 grad/uates of ~helb., high school with the I class of 191i: G. H oba rt Archer, Amv /Arnson, :.\I.n-tle Barnum, Nina Beel~Shelby, March 8-(Special)- .been· e;nu:o:-=-l with, Sklne:, Ben der. :ueredith BulkMeredith c. Field. 48 years old, ley, i\Iartin Bmm ei,ter. ;\Ji!ford Cumth veteran of Wo r ld War I , died SunHe ,, a,; ~ }frs. A. mings, Genena Elliott. :ueredith F ield. day at the Veterans hospital at T. Field, hr n April Annn Fulcb er. :\la rion Gi bbs, Alhei·t I · Murfreesboro, Tenn., where he was 26. lflOO. H~ c.1.munity Goldsmith, Hi lcla E:arsta d, John Ln,·is, / employed for some time. with his 1,an•;.-. ' nn cl a t- Lavin e Ly ttle. Earl :\Ia lliso n. Ro,·n l wasand born in toChicago, April t rnr!P ·1n er;i •(l . H Mon-a ll , Al ice :\I:,rmel. Lena i\'[~•rn~el. .1 26,He 1900, came Shelby when r d the fr•,, P: , ~. 111 a boy with his parents, Mr. and ua inz · C110(,_1 m ,azel 0 .,,man. R ,lien Rankin. Laul'el Mrs. A. T. Field, prom inent Oceana J9l7 he ~er-.-f, · · , in ·worl( Robin;;:on, _\.lzi>r :- re,e n;;;, Marjorie county residents. He attended l\'ar I and to:: } Tnllant. :\I,1!,J.., n·,,r ker. Shirley "\YaPiper school and was graduated ter ;::, Loretta 11p,,eI an d Frank 1Yooclfrom Shelby H igh school in 1917. tended }liehiga!.. c.: ta king house. He served in World War I and an agricultnra: -r· ;ie a ··~o r -;----,. then attended Michigan State col·· · ' ' ~ - • n item of more than nsua l intel'Psr ne ciated in lm<: ... , :'at11er ar · f lege to study agriculture. He bein con nection \Yith the 1Dli grndnatJJJg o came associated with his father at Red Arro,y n1..::___ -.,·as tJien class of Shelby _high sehool i,: tlrnt m1,e n / the Red Arrow orchar d. f,per>ltecl ;11,cler · -A. I'. of its memb er:; , a ,on of an ulumun~. _g 1 He later became interested in l Fielrl & Ron. he · }i"- l'!'_tecl ~n As far as \, e ha,·e been able to lea rn , spray materials and traveled as an ;::pun· ma,eriah. H- • _ .H:>_ L,1111 ,o i this is th e tir- r time t hat a progeny of ., insecticide ~epresentative for sev- rp·n~ -ent ,,.,·e··a, , ,,._.. , , le eo1i1t . tl >r 1 1 eral films m Michigan, Ohio, In- / . . • . :·. •. · ,a form er g-r,1du are ha s co mp e ec 1e 1 1 it diana and Illinois . He also main- P_a~ie~ ,n :Iic-:,Hrnn. C).:.:, · In,l!~na a n cl ,' work of th e loc-al high school since tained ant insecticide store in I1lrnoi", ,1_-,, •! c-r;,,:;_:!' c, rPra1l farm. h Sh lb 1 ·r ·11 h ea Ith f orce d h 1m ' · · • c ~h r·· as h·a d tlk n , randi no-"' of D l1i gh school. ed e y un 1 1 store rn ~;,e prP-en~ --~e • :- oC>c-ra , ~' "'I. ., T F ielc1 ha~ the clistiuction of d to sell I· S' 1• · 1 ·1 1 ' • d ·h · ·' 1 s.•-,.. . 1 • . to Europe with . rn retire ne.oy llD'I 1 ,,ea,,:1 can~e 1m beinoHe made a tnp to "' the . fir , r ,iln mn us to raise af c-bild 1.•· the American Legion pilgrimage : . _, -:;· ., . , " , ,, who will aJ , ,. he an alum nu~ o .. 1er 1 before his illness. }Ir. F if-. · n, an ,c ·' .iiemhr-r o, ! alma m ater. her son, }Iered1th J. ielcl. He was married t o Miss Lillian 1 the Am ri,·-i~ Legioi~ a:1~ __ mncl : a ~ri:1 ' being one ,.fa cla ,, of 29 which grad- ti !l Mae F rance at Shelby._ · to Eu rope ;~,.,:ire] 1~P l ,:,; 11 ilshrng- /. uates Jun ~,11 . _ _ __ !, Y _He ,_leaves seven c~1J~ren,. ~ob-1 ton 0 n a L<.;n,1 pilg-rima _o_ H. e rl' tnrn- ;j ___ __ . .ne 1111 '1 :!t. \, ~~ ' _Ro_nald MMr_~- Willia~ ] eel Rhoa,t1 -:ae .\'nrmand y. !as does the build ing The artists set _: -',:. ·>1frJforS1eh, lb _ahn1 yn,. ant l He ""' :,~1.rrircl o Lil :ian }faei . c De !fr bl ue. to cream.- b u ff. -: .a_ .e .. e "' • o e Y, s par en s,, . . :1ning I rom -_ ;;_,r.;:: :.:,s. A. T. Field, and one H France of H a, - ,md ro thi; umon ,ev- · . . . , 0 :.ss Charlot~e Fie~d, now// en cllilcl! en 'Te:·e horn : :IIrs. 1,Villiam 1e results m something akm to poster :~:~-::~ g: ·,:: ~:·rnter m Mexico; one K noth . R nlie:· -. \\" illiam. 1I arjorie. td furniture refinished in the key of -- . --•- . •. ~: ne, Muskegon, and , :\l :,rlE'nP and Ronaltl F ield, .. , . .., r.P :: 'l.' -,:,dren. . . •. v , le e' the room 1 ni 1 "llrY!Ye mm. F ur.e-alser:iceswillbeconduct- \,i9 ?.v ' ; · 1 ,· ~,o 1 ed at 2 p, m .. Saturday at t he llis part>H,: o:1e lm i :);P ;·_ " , yne Field, . Cooper Funeral home with the o ::\Iu ,ki:;;mn: 'll" <-•Pr. :\Ji,~ Chai-- 1Jndoubtedly, without an equal in the Rev. OJh·e; _Piiige, Con~rega!ional / lotto Field, l ~W ( _;;\ rnlr•hi 1 rl:Pn. '; allotted three thousand two hun.pastor, off,c1atrng. Bunal will be I "\fr. anrl 11: , . _.\._ T. Leo_ 1 «lHl :\Ii,:,, • at Mt. Hope cemetery. Clrnrlorw ,1, 0 E-nro-i-... JwmP from ,nd five hundred of wnich 1 is for the .-.e. -~-=~ ✓ti! 1.n, ~ _.,·=· .. : "I: -::artoon1s1 1rexico "he:e r'.,1c-·· : l,een "'.JPJHl-> is especially a ttractive since twelve 1 d k ing t w win:er. i ]I Wit· h t h e d estra · b] h J' h es s ma Tlie B rv . Oli·,er rage "·ill ('OJJduct :s, a . e nort tg t, without i tht> .<en-ices from the Coop(•r Fmwral i l1om~ f<:1tnrflay aftf'rnor•n ·r 2 :OOl Thre o':-lock. Iw rmrnt will ),p marle at lded for each pai: of artists, so that I " r H,,, "" l d h · h t e prese', ·" · - - · - -~,.wn oes not nec essicate t e sweeping f I C<\RD OF' THA1'KS f h T". . f . I away O /. "\"\. e\,;-J. ,]1· t O€X-f'll t· (l Oll 1_ . ll "' «''J" 'l fa1t t e new. , .J.15 lS O especta e. 18 0 importanr! thank , ro t he 1•f'l11ti\·r,. nei!r.hhors a ncl~ndle layouts fo r :..-.e .otogravure and other Sur / fri end s who sent flow el's a nrt ea l'cl s at'wenty~five per e:-:: . the efficiency f h st lthE' rime of o_m_· recent bel'eilYemf'nt. r O t e a , onr kin cl act, of f',n111,ath~- were/ grpa-J., a ppreciated. / . Two / ,I r. an d ::\frs. Wm. Knoth i for laymg out ·. :::-~· an d between them is a Rohert. Wi.Jl.iam a nd Ronald Fie lc!·/: d supply table, \ ". ;-.:_-_ :::~cealed paste T lw > ) fis;;es 1M:a rj orie. :\Ll rilyn and i :\Iarlf'ne .Field i ':\fr. and }fr s. A. T. Fit>lcl / ':\Ii <, ,Charlotte Field I 1 :u r. and 1Irs. Wayne F iel<I I 0 �--=--- - REPARED ,-___:;:; FOR - . ~ I l "F R F THE I.tWASIONBY PEST ENEMIES FIELD AND AREA , . ~----Iq HE.-\YDi ·e crushed •t. 23. one • • l. ,s: longer. '1 y h<'l' st rick .irlotte. a nd h of Shelby . Calif. ASSO- n:,s HAVE REAL DEFENSE G..-IT\ST ENEMY HORDE 1: against an enem;v invasion .:....;;- billions is stocked in the I ld store at Shelby and in the - •· ;; points of the concern, and p the supply these munitions • are moving constantly from I :ers to dealers in this area. ~ munitions consist of i nsecti- a 1 fungicides of various kinds __ and the central point of dis- ~ - is the store once occupied by .!.- ery, later by Meyers & Phillater by Meyers & Son. It - o: the most active of the <,f t he town, being bull; . Churchill and W. A. Phelps. •, eompletion the adjoining _ • • e north was occupied by F. Wi .e as a d rug store. In thi.5 · e first telephone office was - f:r the north store Benona . · . 2-: , F . & A. M:., was lo- · !. :: many years, while Shelby 3-H. I. 0. 0. F., was lo- .he pre.;eut Field store. r:. 1..:.:.------..... • : reotral store is representforty distributing stores. -"-€ ,f con so la t in .. There is, ho· • ,snranee that it : . -l not t hat of th bas gone h er w a The b eans o~ ~·ith aml for th, •m •llll1Pl](1 th em to ti i n all of t lte u;;,;oci~ • pa rticnlarly i nterestschool and the story • .,tic in all of her inter- 0 ·rirnlly sunny and loving · 1-: • had tuned her;;elf into • lives of all who knew jf snn><hine wherever ~he i v ,he w a~ Ntlle!l-"for of 1 I !' Field, th e youngest )J l1rs. A. T. Field, was c · dri·,en by Chas. H . o :::omh Bend, Ind., Mon- .E and died while being J ~ :::,h!'lby hospital. g'-1, who was ea gerly >I - a 'rt.hday party for Oct. would be six ye ar s of ,t ~ Jen a mEat market with € ;;~ er, Charlotte, and· r an ·rt:e· d.recr.y in front of 1, 'f e driver stopped a lmost t _ usran1:1:r,. b o "' w~eel had str uck O ;J:e child ,. bead ea ,,mg a bad fr ac· · ::e of the -ku, .. 'l>cctators. who _saw ~e accider:t ex r,_erated ,h,:, dnver, by th e sudden is ~ - _ the youngest of a · • a,, a bright little· n.e ways ma ·et.er a The d a: the home west · i!nesday af;_e::noon, a- in the family lot ;\lr. and rs. w o knew bff ~n. E. Clemen,; Rogers. -P stema B ros .. _ & Swa nson. Lite Lake ~ G. Pitkin & C E. R ea der & ELB1· GIRL KILLED WHEN HIT BY TRUCK . 'CR JEAN FIELD, 6, FATAL~JURED AS SHE AT- I TE' IPTS TO CROSS STREET rly six year.; • -· Ha rdware, Oceana ~ J . Rankin, Hardin Pharmacy, C. r::. J hnson. - .:;.::tee.re Ill'J' in .. :: Jea n Field, the 6-year-ol<l _ ·er of :.Hr. and l\Irs. A. T. Field, tally i njured and expired with1 f ,x seconds after being struck by it t ruck driven by Charles ~lcm1 of South Bend, I ncl ., on Mon....::ternoon. cbil1l Lac~ gone to the ::Uiller & 1 • J meat market on JHichigan ar<' with her o<i~ter. l\Iiss Cl•arl'otti> l, and as ~hey left the place of :ue:-, dartetl diagon,1lly a cr oss the :.7ou:rhf· re · oward the famil y car • L 'I\ s parked on the oth er side of ,•r~t. fruit trucl, clri,en by :.Ir .• le· !ld w .... s t r b. , eling south an d cars in front of t he busi m,s;; t --,cured the Vlf'lOn of the • _ 11 the pedestrian fr om notic- , 1 . • tr a 11proaching. The little ~ from behind the parked cars · .......roiately in front of the onrock a nd before it could be d hit her and thrown her to t he pavem en t . She was by A. C. Whitsell but died u hi , • rm-; before medical aid could be ottained. • he i - -- ur,iYed by her parcnb. c n sb t..-r. Clmrlotte, and two brotlle.rllierP-ditb Field -of Shelby, and " ayne Field of California. F uneral services were held ,Yetlne-day afteruoon at 2 o'clock a t the Co · gregati•)llal church with R ev. W . Il SkentelLury in charge and bmi::il w ' made at :.\It. H ope cemetery. CARD OF THANKS ,Ye desire t o express our ~ih "" g-ratitmle to a ll w ho so abundant y stowf'd fove a nd kill(lne,a:s upon and manifested such great srru1 in onr late intern,e affliction in loss of our dear little Ellinor J ean. Mr. and )Irs. A. 'l'. Field. r: Mr. a nd Mrs. M. C. Field . e Charlotte M. ll'ield. Mr. and Mrs. M. Wayne Field- �- ------- .-,_-:cWion. S1 "GOOD" :_TWEmYE~EARS;I Elbert Hubbard says, "All things work together fo r good whether you love the Lord or not." In other words, N. A. McCUNE Life is good and Life is kind to those who kno,1· its laws and p ractise th em. TWENTY years ago last ·w eek I easy. One opens his New Testament For God decreed it in the beginning. wrote my first "Family Sermon" to such say ings as,- " If any man w ill God made our universe and called for the MICHIGAN FARMER. The sub- come after me, let him deny himself it "Good." "\;\no is man t o contradict ject was, "Preaching in Unexpected .. . " But since the first World War that d_iYine proclamation? Ma n 's part Places." It is hard to believe that the churches h ave had it hard in ne~ is to call eYeryt hing in his little unithat was in 1920 and that this is in ways. The income of all the denomiverse good because it is whether it 1940. The years in between have nations has gone down, down. Mis- l ooks so o::i : he s urface or n ot. been strange years, marked by un- sionaries have been recalled, for lack H ow of:ec: haYe we fo und that our certainty, fear , bankruptcy for thou- of money to keep them on the field. gr eatest d:s a ppointmen ts h a ve proved sands, unemployment for thousands The church colleges have been hard to be ou~- g:-eatest blessings ; our more, political earthquakes, revolu- put in many instances to keep loss has. in the end, given u s gr eater tion, Hitlerism, Stahlinism, prepara- going. Professors have taught on fr eedo m. ar: our sor r ow has t u rned tion for war and war itself. half pay, sometimes less. out to be a gateway into a la r ge r At present there is an evident reThese years saw the death of and more 2. b··ndant life . Yet a t the I Woodrow Wilson, the Harding scan- turn to san ity an d a seeking after t ime, beca · se eYents did n ot turn out ~dals, ·the eloquent silences of Calvin God, People are re -discovering that , a ccord ing : o our pigmy plan s, we Coottdge, the flight of Lindbergh the there is no su bsti tute for old-fashthou ght :2::a, God h ad turned against us an d ec·e~:thing was ove r . hero, the crimes of Al Capone and ioned hon esty an d Christ ian charJohn Dillinger and the lowering acter. F ewe r people are singing, as Life is ~-- st a game-a puzzle if levels in decency and morals. Al the sm a.:c ones ~::i. b ack in the you please--wherein man, the player, Capone, for instance, was not im- "twenties: · " Gooc z=. d bad and right must t ry :o discorn r within each ex- 1 prisoned because he was a gangster, and w r ong,- W;; ·.-e :.t.e silly words perience c.te lesson fo r his gr owth . away ; Th is is n ::· , .:e, to be strong, but because he did not divvy up his He m us, c:ia ::ige each s tumbling block into a s tepp:ng sto ne, for I 'l' CAN BE 1 ill-gotten gains with the government. This is wisd om. :c ·=--e gay ." More These years also witnessed the re- people are willing :.:. sing "0 God, DONE. :\"a.:::c.e each fa ilure "su ccess" a nd watch ~esults ! You will be a -- ~eal of the Eighteenth Amendment, our help in a ges pas-~ Ou r hope for winner eYer:: ::m e. the com ing of what are styled beer years to come ... Some of t:...e greatest achievements I " ga rd ens·•, th e cocktail and the state far as this sermon column is have sprung ~rom the dead ashes of going int-0 t be liquor business, concerned, when I began, I had ~eeming c e:ea •. The litle seed is los t T h e Xew Deal came and paid the m the g:-c ·.;.::d and rots- a complete farme rs ca s..'": for promising not to no notion that I would be writing raise so m uch w hea t and sugar beets it for 20 years. How many per- fail u rE: :.::. :.::. e eyes of t he wo rld. Yet or so m any hogs, It has been the sons read it I have not the slightest it has '"'"; '"::i:: it the germ of d ivine I know that some do, be- life and .• :.irs t s fo rth out of its deperiod of m illions on relief, of long idea. cause they have written blistering caying te:: :r.w a beaut iful gree n drought and the Dust Bowl and the " Grapes of W rath." 014., famili a r letters which should have been writ- thin g of r: - -_e,;~ and life. letters have been decked ·out - in ten on asbestos paper. They seem j It was a ,;. 'Cf' .s a.I the time in evnew clothes such as WP A, PW A, to feel t..l-iat they were divinely com. ery stage o. i - eye; pment. But supAAA, HOLC, SEC , NLRB. It has missioned to take my hide off and pose it ha d ;-i ·er: qJ in self abnegabeen the age of th e great strikes tack it up on the barn door to dry. tion while : _ \"''." ~ ir: th e ground say' in -America and of conquest and w a r Well David Harum used to say that ing, "I am G. con:;p;e;e failure, what's a few fleas are good for a dog. in Europe and Asia . Others have written that they got I the use?" ,,-r: an irretrievable loss :\ that would ~ •. h· 1:,,,:1 . both to itself these 20 short, fe verish years exactly w hat they needed, to help and to the ,,.· r1·• them in daily Christian living. It have not all been bad, Democracy In the spr .::.~ th-? apple tree gives 1as been challenged and for th a t was encouraging when I learned fo rth lit tle g~e _ .n:i:: which are any~ason millions ha ve been studying it that youn g people, as well as older thing but "g, _ _ he ~ consumed, but )r the first time. They have look - iolks. read the "Family Sermon." the tree is a ~ ::- -cc sl:ccess all the S:nce then I have tried to make it d across the water at what J oe time. The :' ... ~~r :C:.r:.:;,~s t hat the .::>tahlin and Adolph Hitler a re ha nd- m ore interesting for young people . ( great laws o:' ·!.-= ,ve,se are wo rk~:!a ny have written about their pering out to th e ir people and ha \·e ing in tho se ;reen apples and w nal problems, which letters h· a ve said, "No, none of that for me. Le t's the:, are a s ~" e,pite all outer keep what we h a \·e and let's make been answered through these pages, appearances. or at times have been directly anit better. If W ash ington and t he :.\Tan, too, ha - ~:.. . ,r:e spark withFathers, had a d ream for America. swered by letter. Some have told in him a n d e·-= ;----=- 5 = hich he atlet us mak e that d rea m come t rue." me that they were subscribing for tracts to h ir:::.- : the right the paper for their friends, so they thi ng for his :' 'iernlopment. • 1·• .. I . I · .. :_111 would get the sermon. I am glad :\" o n eed then ·_ ::-::-; a nd fret beI • • • · I I · . • I they feel that way about it. May cause circurns· .. _. a ll wrong. • !, I .. • I . their tribe increase. ~:-e w·orking 1 God's in exora' :c • I .. • . • . I .. Twenty years more of it? Maybe, to r good to e·: c- . .is children I ! • I :_ • I I • :;-: - ~ious har-not. and will brin; . . . ., EVERYyest. There:'o ~ 0. S. F . I THI>lG "goo..: I AS I I BUT I 0 I ---·- . • • • • • •Ii �One grea r~- m down there, called the Hall of the Giants, is over a half mile long, 400 feet high, and has great formations caused by the precipitation of calcium from dripping -ater. I innocently asked the probab:e age of these formations. I was •~:armed that geologists differed a .:·::e about it; but agreed that its a-zc was somewhere between 40 and - million years. When you try to -· ~·- that far back, it is as the _:::::hern minister said: "trying to ?".,..:::-i back behind the beyond." If way home we stopped an Clare at the quite extensiY • f :\Ir. and :\Irs. EYerett B. ·P,. White is the daughter of )Ir:,;. 0. E. Hawle~·. Thi .. yerv successful, being in of ,~ large patronage di,njoyed the hour with . Ir White. and the ~ car loads of garden enthudghteen persons. spent Jnly 2 ·:.ie st,lte at the Dow Gardens ncl. Tile gardens are among - out,-rnnding in the state. i11ne cit:, of :\lidland ,,-as an tra ·rion. In :\liclland it seem·J.e vast was with us. :\lost dries forget the past and :..>innings, but :\lidland de- 1 t. --e to remember and to , hP >.. its early days. "'e saw I th , --~rnl f.e et across in the • e dry purposely presened. I mi::hrr pine tree that wn~ _::ed to the saw mill r.- our own lumber days In the gardens long r t,. broad slabs of the t!.· · om:e grew in this secclecoratiYe purkeep in mintl · the I " did was to ,i ,it - !!lique court hou~.-. the early pion.-. r•.1oked oyer t~1- id to be the m -- 1 IYro<>n Clnb meet. eyening. ,Tnl:, 1 honw. '.rhis j,- ar .u:nighty God took that much time :: slowly produce all this wonderful =-=auty, why should we be so fussy .. ~ ut our failures to produce an ideal _-.:;nan world in five thousand years? ?2. •ience is written upon all the 5...,..a.11ge and mystic beauty of this a.se.less miracle. are to he nrnde. , inYitntion of th ' ~oeiety to a mr •t , m in :\Illf<kegor _ . ,ent'' will be tl, · Precl. 'rhC' clnb wL , , attend this meet~ Hall of Giants ~e high spot in the trip came -t.e:i t he guides halted us in the Hall ~: G.:..ants near a 40-million-year-old .:.c..:..:..a= called the "Rock of Ages. · -:"".:..= :..ghts were switched off and then a :ai::.: light appeared about threec~::.=-s of a mile away . . . and in -·;..= r:::d..night silence, we listened to a qua.:--E singing "Rock of Ages." I ha-e :..card some noble music in my time =d have t ried to sing a little of i . b:..: never has music seemed the o:::e •;oice that can express the deepes· aspirations of the soul as when ::: :.:S:ened spellbound to "Rock of Ages.· I n Ca:-lsbad Caverns how small seem the half of our little ambitions! How animal seems our desire to g ~t Silence • _- oeen in that strange .,=:-:.bable cavern near _·e- ~exico. No one has := ~o describe it for the - -~ English language has ~er than the superla..:::: :a.djectives. When any=5test," words become -= that point. _ into the earth more 1:::::::-.dred feet and thread hours amid spectral 5:alagmite formations, :_:::i can't even be ima-= :,. up a hundred feet - - 5 ?.ith the myriad ___........,_,- -hich geologists ·::; make the imagi...., a:tempts to de- --= there, I find i.!:.to my mind _ ::::-ere.st to someone 2:. .........:: 5 n,- '11"e saw tL trees and sV far reaches ·1d the lovely .. rs are as m '"n scheme as • 1hben'. '\Ve he - ,f loYeliness. gyp.si.;.rr.: : ni:a::ons upon .: happe~ec:. : me 50 ~ousand years ago-10 -.!.!!:~ er back than re~ :-ded h ~ =.:..;:ory. One :it•le hu~ :.ife s ~ · ll. a tick o: ~he clock :.::. cJ:r;:;:ia:-"· __ :..: one goes :r.,o Carls:..: ca-;;r::l.5 .-::t. :he norma:. amount : :;:i. :c.= :::e - ce:-tain to come out hen he =~ Ced Rock located near o., is said to - ed rock in tre · ated weig.l:. t the l er:e- of our fellows, How senseless the -ain and inane motives which rule us! One thought that keeps coming to me is this: God cannot be ruled out of His World.- His laws that contro: the evaporation of calcined water through millions of years cannot be broken by His children. Great as are these m arks of God's creation, n or:.e of them have consciousness. None can think and plan their lives. The::are merely things; wonderful a:id beautiful , but t hings. Man is l.ik'= God-he outlasts all time. These ca-e wonders will pass, but eternity r..:.. still be in our hearts. I cannot forget the hymn our fathers used to sing: "When we've been there, Ten thousand years, Bright, shining as the sun ; We've no less days to 3ing Gods praise, Than when we've first begun." I came out of Carlsbad Caverns with more Faith in God and more Hope for Man. The happiest person is the person who entertains the most interesting thoughts.Dwight. �• • • • ••• l!'ort . Lt>1Yi.,, \Y,t ,b.. 1 s1wnrl the holirlay ......."............_,.., ..,...... ,,ea~..;ou "~iril -..... Charlotte i~ ~ending ns I was recei,ed re-, tickPLs tue ,,e Bowl gam~ and wi ,:,:-e working on • _. n. I imited the -.,.~ - ~ - 0 e"'0 to Xchimilas - we pas:sed a big :--01d Hereford us that at 1 :00 !.nject the virus 24 hours later ,_1ughtered and - nmes to comThe The followin::- n,r fu R cently from :\Ir. a:..d :\lrs. A. T. Field, ,-..-Jlile Y<"l a:e 1:,teniu!!. 1Ye will be ~r~ending the winter in the "rooting for t. . e team." "' W11tso11 A1, ·,,,enr,, 36 Elm, •. \ • , ~ Tony ju;u~ u:. ju,ly Christmns Long BPacb. Calif. and happy an I pro, 1wroth X< w Year . Editor. Ill ,1ua Herald to :rou all. j Greeting:;: I 0 Iat Here I am sitting in o·,r room 3.'5 Elm Avenue, gazil;:: out of my Iwinclo11· on the Rainbow Pin ancl the 1Fields -nn broarl Pacific. Living in a zoue where , there are no freezes. in a Janel that 1 \YO!l onr hearts in 1929. Send Greetings W e ,pent five delightful clan with Chnrlotte nt Grinnell, Io1rn. I enjoyed mee ting Ely Culbertson. He wa~ · on a 1-lecture tonr, accompan ied by his young 1 :F'ra:n deep i· ,cellic wife, a gl'nduate of Vassar, whom he and llrs. A. T. Field and recently married. Be says the bridge l Miss Charlo .e ~end greeting to peor player~ keep him on easy street find le in the home eummunity. The let!hat giv:s him mt'.ch time to devote to bearin;; -h - ~ g.eeting,s was wr itrnternat1onnl affall's. ten ,well h{>fore : " l:Joliday,; but the Dorothy Thomp;;on talked for two j ni-<h which aC'I: nied that occasi?n hours and wns- well received. She ancl which imm~~ely followed it, think., arwaments. oug'ilt to be con- made a po;;. of its presenta_trollerl ,o IiO nation could rise up l tion nece.::- ry. From Mexico City I aguinst ,rnuthu-. Sbe talked mostly about \Ye.,tern i-:s Eastern drilizat1_·vu, saying t1.1at Htk,siu ne.-er could nuderst:u,cl n,, tlid nut h,ne the same ick'ctls. \1·e ,l H' tu tour scenic Arizona. ln nvrtLeru .~1 izuna I watched the Nam1 j 1 , uuw tenderly tending ti1eir tloek,, t white, black and brown sheep. r. t• natural cuiur,, which we ,;aw W<I\' 11 i1.t the Xa,aj u rugs is beautiful. T:. Hubbel trading ,p ost at Win:slow owns the large:st XaYajo rug in the worlcl, clone in black and whitc,, the dec,;ign one could nut describe. I watched the sunrise OYer the snow-capped San Fran<:ii,;t:u Peaks which rhe 1300 fee t aborn F1agstuff. We had seen "}lyrids uf Stars in tile Hea Yeu< gets that' and >111 througli Arizona one Biblical toucb, for in this state are "The Oli\'e and the Fig Tree.'' Lea,·ing Flagstaff on ts 89 which took ns through Oak Birch Canyon t'he mo:-:t .;cenic dtive in the southwe~tJ dropping from an altitude of 7000 feL•t lo 2Jou feet in lower Oak I ( I ' Birch lo,ed for its long trout, brilli,rntly colored see1.tery aud deep ,·,11,. yons which twbt through broad red w,111 gorges anLl 11 ilt's of green 1>i1It. maple, syt·nmore. ·e.Jar. uuk, a,ven al! 1 blue cywess. This region is saill ro h,ne bt•,-;1 tile sPttiug for Zane Grer·., "Call of the Cn 11:,,m.'' Brtwreu Clark<"dalQ a nd Pre"l'ott ' "t> camp tu tile <·ovper mining l'iry tf Jer,l.ne (,lltit 1 lt' ;:;,:,r,o feet, lJ lllliillivu J,011u1 IJ.11 •• _ prt>;:ariously 011 ti,<' ,irl,• f :\1 _ 1, ,1 un .rain in z!Je Blat:k Hill,. ! , ame , 11,es a jnmhlt' ,,f ,,ii•,. I ,:,11 a u1.11.t lea n unt ut ljis lYilHltt\Y eel serar-·h a match vn hi.ll('i;l,llor·, l'hi nmey. I in in Chapultepec • · The park i~ one ;:he l'iry is built lland we walked i .~ the Phil •<·)plier~, ree..: a:--. 1~1rze :r- as at Yosemite. Xo a cl romantic charm. ,•1rrounded by seats, ·-_ 5-1 small, beautifully .., ;,,, depicting tragic, ·:i ,cenes in the life On : e-:r . · Jo · r ne, onthward the Fields made ;,e,eral wps for shor-t -ri•:t< an d ha d ='pper ~u on Thanksgivi nz P'"Pniug with the Cleve1au d fam - taken there • ily in Fort Worth. T exas. Ait the "'We haw :,\Ii;,, r n Cafeteria they were put on th e Rome of :)I~i:. air n~ out-of-state guests and beshow- bells <'himicz · ered with gifts. the an::els m As usual, San Antonio offered its-i bell;; a;d fi n' wa rm sunshine and historical iback- cathedral, ground. I Crossing the border was made much en,ier by au inspection official wl10 nnt.i('.ed . pin in }fr. Ftield'is laipel, As a u,n:,1 thing there is less trouble getting our •,f th is country than in gettin:::- back ill. E 0 C) 0::: bO C: right moonlight, that things still had one gets a Z:t",P ~· ...forgotten view . . , ~ of the volcan .,-.. much of an Amencan look until t 1w~ . L d d .. P and the Sleep. and :\Iexico rng- a ,v. an reached th e Tropic City , Of C;inc e 1. - ~iad of lights of then the chani;e was Yery prononncec1· ~,.,ke OYer the 1 range. •''In11v ., • of our readers will . probably , "At 1 :00 n enjo,,· to read in :\Irs. Fields own words some of her reactions and experiences. She says: They report '·You will remember ·h ow I wrote ~hip. It wn< ,· ,ou I struck :Mexico with a "-bang," portaut nMi• _ ~ith polo games, bull fights and an dn:,. Here W" earthquake in the first week, as well clral with th .,_ as the tropical morm in Tamaznnch- archbishop ,; ale where I went down town for ing. Ont~id "some loca,I color." The hail was so dancing tt :r deep they could not open · the draw- lotte was m, •!' .a-ates for Tony to come for me. I was went to the T in a doctor's office in total darkne,s , .. de and fn • and when the pla;:ter began falling -1 elp,; ns mn<· • from the ceiling, I tell you I actually!1 ,till need~ her recited Bunyan's Pilgrim's Prog-re:-, l.a-aining. forwards and backwards. "Will tr~· yon of intP ~..J:t;:;......:·.:.: · c....c--- .in u;:ig , •;i # tes to \\·orimholi- Roses rm• -- ~]}anish ~, hut she , the bar- :: more to • - and we will h:n-e -~ E 0 <.) ., F �. I- Rnnkin .ia::nrp :,l)n a fil10 rl Psrriptfon Ac-apnlco. :.\Ie:s:ic ·i) n.1mirez. who :;,[)Pak, sPhola-- anrl know~ ho1T to c-arer r onrist". wn, onr i<nide f our first viRit to :.\Iexil'n. P hP hns srrved a, PJ·e-.:iden t • , atr of :.\Iichoacan. He took a at 1fi~-';ofg-an ~tate Collf'ge and r year,; w01•ked for the :.\Iichi~r Co. Two years ago he won . -o"- in thr Xational lottery _'.l,·e him ,ufficient funds to a fine home and a ere guests in hii, 'h ome for - n,l Xew Year·s Day. ··e wa~ ilwited to the Chri• r. ·j,,n u . Here again she carri ,J;p in the proce"~ir,n ae::iing Shelter for :.\far:, ·n rhP Inn. "\Ye ,n-~ • . •·ak the 1Pina r,1. ~ T,l"f"O ti) the Rnnkins i" "The Gem rrna p,1·1. I want. to again ~ :\Irxir-1):· Hf>-rP "TI'illiam 8.n:1rtllinir. P·nirutin /lTI(] ,ee how mnell thp rol-" rlP< ig-npr] man:v •of thp nnttPrn!< of/ cnno ha;:: grl)wn ><ince we vi-:itN1 it on ha-: n fine shop. Ril,e>r ,:hop-: in /tlw ;::Pronrl hirtbrlay wlwn Riplpy no Pnrl. hP!"P t0 tr, to huy it. " 0ft Tascn 0nrly in thP mo1·nin!!" W0 expPct ;::oon to w0lcome om· rr, i l fhp "Xh-PmP hPat in B nn:n~r1 ronntrymen. Lewis Par;::ons. and :J•Hl T ,hnll l1P,e>r for!!""t t 1ns,, mother. ·mtains "n·hjn]i tO'.YPrf'•l 'In ho. Ynn can rPad 1b rtn·e>pn the lines tlrnt ·1 symbol of tlw PYf'ri, ,•Jn!!" .\IexiPI) is !':till ace high with me. It wrpJT"" rnmP• h n"r ,11rel:, cln<'s hold a s,trange fa;::cinntion: 0 n 1)11!' PntirP ti-h .,~ -~,,. i " histor:v is so intrigniring. nearl:v · z :.\Iexico's general life. anu t.or PWry inch of tl1e Republic is drippingjl with it. I want yon oo know that with 1111 beheld ·he ., •he Sea," for str etched O r • this magnificance of tropical growth , ( ,eR was the vast ;:iJ,ery and the sea, my heart beat::; true to - ._· It made a lovely sPrene the homeland and _I :;h_all be glad ~" ~ H w tranquil it · seemed. H t>re 1 "ee my own clomam, sit by my O\\ n . of tl. 1e de · fire"ide where I ha,e hacl a happy e na t ura 1 se tt rng ·r.. ical sea.port Acapuko. time in the things that a_re clear to me. P einperature 86 degrees. From • cle·11·e"t ' , . of 'all • mv "'. children and my ,c,;-e step clown into the Pa-: gol)cl fnemls. Greetrngs to yon one aH :n ·he veranda where I am all. ::\frs. A. T. Fie: _ I I ~k across the hay, "moun- 1 _ ·-·. z 'lnt of the sea," and bu i'• k ·:,._ a re fint: hotels and lm-ely ICtant to ta e .\'.. hotels here are run on thP in supplying EWS made morning we dri,e to Caletilla •espect it has r •he policeman one paso for <•1r car, one paso for chair 'iown to the :-<>lla. (,rate of exchange. 6 a roto..ernta rns for AmC'riran clol- II · "ts wn <-njoy the wa r m ocean bath- · tn 1 O · ite sands. newspaper y \Ve took a .b oat trip to , 1is. then a canoe through _ .. , Rweet Water, (fresh). he develop..- =<'re lined with huge trees, . _ .. irowning downwar d in• e~an. expen..• - and rooting like the Ban- :hm Its own F"nrida . The nMfres use - ~ T ·anning leMher. B uilt in P homes of the red ants : held sway. rbers A coating ·el · .. •m tl ·!'petl. I wi,b r z .den - "N' the Bord _ r 1Pn,. in ,traig,h t 'ln ·: · !Jpn ~ appreeinte 011 ,. ,.-·-es. :cra nrl to agnin ..-i-·· Ta•co - 1 rro w st.rePts n1; 1 rv,hble-·nz. To m e it ho'.-·], f ,:-..,mo«t • .. e rhain of pictn :·• •qne enf':prearl ini< jts:p ! m·pr a - · ~ abOYf' ,Pn leYel n-= n<> -:pe~ - " ]Jl)nlf'-: with red ilP 1 roof;:: "hr monntain"idP. I '-:l." 1Frenc>bman. Joseph 01wned np lwa,:,-Y<>inPcl ":""· In g:ra titnde for ril" l1enP_,,i,eh·erl frnm thP r aPe he fnmon s Ta-:ro chn ··"' w i ·h d han ana t rees cnme ked to hard..""!"" rile ocean beaC'h ,hich stereo..,o,h and the waves _ :.n,,eback but wa1, he penetra..ni•::. to my horse. ched a line, -- G mrcl ships anc'h - cool came i~orecl h<>P· .,er,· a' arcl. Clrnrlotte 1 . '. did , n~ -:a::inz for the officers. 5 tmpnnt on The:, jn,.-·, , n ba,e dinner with f them nn. • Cl,arh•tp clroYe them t to Hn:· " frhe afrernoon beach). ral adoption ' we mn -H<>ra of onr "ailor, at thC' iality, but its night <'lnh a IIn f'l Bn•:1 Blanca on the tP1;rnre an,l a ". ~ 1 thP Beach desired size, Coml1Pr. T hPr WPr.- f1mrn2: nnrl d:rncinir in the moonli!!ht. 10·1 haYP nPvrr ~f'Pn n m ?n nn_til , ·1 ·1_a,....., Yif'we>rl fl fnll mnon np1•e rn .·\.PaJ L •o. From 1· PrP "·i, g-o h Fo,·~Pn. where ITf' -:wim :n 1 pool l)f -"nk:1; "· do"l"n th rough tl p trnpic<s to Y ranruz. i- ii I I I �Shelby Leaders Many Years Observe 50th Anniversary .\11(1 tlJP <P iHP f} 1· ]itie, of ~--011, Sincere in all th., - i1 ::- of lif e That yon h,lYE' he d O'- Pn to do. I .Jn-:t like lhP , ·f'm , 1 , -, thP flo,YPl' Shelby, June 14. - (SpeciaD-j So ll:1 YP (•onrn ::P 1 1 11e-Yer Mr. and Mrs. Anton Field, 1 roml-1 Combi ned w irh a ;;' ' nent Oceana residents for more· ifaltpr ecl than a hs.lf century, celebrated Be011 rlw nnhlP : 1'• _, t.u 11:1,e their 50th wed-ding anniversary _gnided yon -1 r ,11.:h. Sunday with a family dinner at J . nakes , , - 1ify their farm home, west of Shelby. a nd - - - FiP: l of RPd l TllC' .::1:P!'n ,,f I e Mr. and Mrs. Field were married )Ir. )frs. A . T. J frt• ' IHl~ htp )n of June 15, 1899, at the home of the Anow 0-rclrnnh cple!Jr - <l •'.tei ,r ""Ol d-I He>lcl denr h, ~ough Mrs. Field's parents north of e1: weddin~ m:ni,pr,H~- . n ~nnda y ( The Io,·e ,ind ~Shelby by the Rev. Bernard v. ,nth a fam il y dlllllf'r..Tt~:Jlll;!: 111 the, friPnd Child, pastor of the Hart Congre- /!'ilv orca ~io n were r!1,,!r ~w, chil{lren,' FI ~ t· . _ _ w an d to gational church, and left imme- ,,ri; rne mid Ct rl t ·e: the ,1 H' con urne, diately to live in Chicago. They re~eYen , gmw. n the turned two years lat er, settling on ::m11dc:hilrlren. Ro r ·. )I ·<:: gt. Wil-' liantly the original Field farm, now l·iam Don. Ro1i;1ltl. )Ia ··j, ?ie, )Iarilyn, j And ,o mar lif.,· , 1 'lfl'Jet known as the Red Arrow Orch- ') ;a rle11P nm_l ) Ir,. ,, I· ~ Knoth, ~nd j Co1tti.nue t o _gro": n,l ro gr,nY. >hoto,.. ards. Mr. Field was a rural mail t11e th ree gr,,·ir -:::rrn l · .ldren. Billy, And m:t:1· Goel m H·, i11tinite wi sdom m , to carrier for 30 years, retiring in Kia tllryn n1Hl C' n ·hia: )Ir-. I~llen Till j Hirh ble,~ing, n 'I hr, to,Y. 1936. Since that time he has been ,rnd dmigh tPr Pa ilin" ~ '!ears : )Ir. i..- -• ~•- • - -· _____ __ glass, very active in his orchards during . "' · -✓ the fruit season, and with his fam- and )[r,. 1II1tnn J_;J " nua t 1Y 0 :t because the v,,· ~ • of the engravers ily has spent the winter in Florida, c- hildren. Pa trk i,1 and~ .. ltl. of ,) Jns- ht d d ll d"ti" f th California and Mexico. He is a kegon: )Ir. nnd ) Ir-. .• ~:.n1Pr. Don- , an un er a CC 1 ons O wea er, member of the Shelby Masonicl'i aid. D . ougla, and L: ' ;,f )Iear. : the camera Opera.I rs but is augmented lodge, and a pastFnoble g3ra34nd of I Pearl S11ell m,111. Ernm. Ya"enhornt of 1tensity is constant Skylights have no the Shelby I.0.0. ., No. . l II t 11 l n I •I I E ic'· . 111 Mrs. Field, t he former. Miss A?· 1i' nr .: , c . .'' ;- · ' . '. 1 ,,. ,., • _:. having been de nsrra.ted years ago. ba Swingle besides her mterest m 11/,S _,. " 1IL1m Fie.cl n111 1Pd home the home ;nd farm served Oceana I early Rnn clfl., mornin_g on a 40-da y f II h _..,...., . f h county for 30 years as public furlough from hi, dnrie- at 0amp acter. O a t . e c.rl:' rten~n~es O t e health chairman, hir ing the_ fif'st Hood and npon 1fr, rerurn to actiYel etching machines b pnnting photo,.. nurse in and establlshrrg rlnt_,. will ;1 \', ;J it or l<''"S f,ir an a ssign• tween the glass and the zinc or free chest clm'.cs. She was. a so mPnr to an m·er~eas , r. r • clerk of the F ir~t Congregat:onal K·· tb,· .11 n d C 'a Knorh were 1akes the contact pe:;-ect and unvarying. church 28 years, 1s a past president n ·~ ' n Y ...,, • b d f I k · h" h of the American Legion Auxiliary dressed in ~ister dre,, s of prnk or- U s ma e O g azec croc ery in W tC and the Ladies' Literary club, and gandiP and all-o, p,r 1-lcP yoke;:. t the metal plates. - : ese machines are a past worthy matron of the Order While the fa mil, ,,.,uhered n t the th · th · · . 1e ra er uncom m ··ems in e equip,, ot th e E as t ern Star. . banqiw t ra-hle. Ch~ulorte played '·Here . . Parents of three children, Char - Come~ thP B ride" un th e flute. 1ot be obtained fr ::- Amencan manu,,, lotte, a teacher, at home; Wayne . d • · r th c h h of Muskegon, and another son. Abtba _ n nd Ton y l"ne ~ian1ecl on warrante m Vie\\ --- e I act t at t e Meredith, veteran of World War I, .Jnne 1 '· J ff!l. a r rlle Swmgle home n the old fashioneci • ooden rocker,,,tub who died in March, Mr. and Mrs. with thr R H. B. ,-. Childs of Hart c JI . h d Field have nine grai:idchildren and perform in :: •!ir ee remony. Walter 1en a I U ... page CUT · ::>e:,g etc e . three great-grandchildren. "rvblP n!l ) Ji ,, F.tta F o~ter weQ·e the ,.. · The dinner was served on the .:t "" , tment can produce ;--;:;~ a photograph lawn, with tables set for 35. Table \' 1 nP. · P · . . . , decorations included bouquets of The re2:ular Sunday mus1cnl pro- t a cut, ready to p~- · :n twenty,,,one gold and white flowers ; napkin~ /.mim 2:i,en hy Le,Yi~ Parsons oye:r f engravings of co _ • y high quality, with the names "Anton and Abba' ;::ta rion "\Yh.7',.\.. I.ndington. 1,as rlech- ! engraved in gold; place cards with ra terl ·) -i,e Firld~ and he pL1~·ec1 gold bells inscribed with Mr. r o,P 1 o 1 T rul," and '·Some Sund,1y f h d Field's band-writing, and featured ' 1~ . .. · t o t e epartmen e proof press, a three-tier wedding cake dee- · ormn g · · J d J · orated with yellow roses, gold bells 1 --,)rmctp e an a m os: n construction and topped with the words "50 , K nre H y.:. of Au 8 tin. Texa,;. eom- .in Franklin toiled in -...: i ~uth . . Years" in gold. po,ed rJ1" following poem in trilbute I The honored guests were pre- to rhP gnlrlen wPdclin~ anniYersary of :ill in its infancy, anc - - - been in use sented a grottp gift. )Ir. and 1Ir,. A. T. F1elcl. b h c f d - 111 /"\m zen years; ut t e 1,:::e repro uc,,, tions to Fifty Beautiful Flowers :ct texture of the pi m shadow By Katp Hays to h igh :'': y w'l ntifnl flowers in life'~ newspaper illustran - :..-- the process Golden wedding Celebration : rn;6, p-·e nt.- "I:I J be ll()l' l't .-\ _n 1 °:1rh one stanrls for a ~-ea r, A JMP'y piet nrc it brings to yon \Y irh me mories all so clenr. Ea c·h ftm,P r holds within it A me:1.ni ng nll it~ ow n "'ith l ffnl one-: and fr ien 1-: who ha.e "'i,h •Jw ~-ears older ::r wn. �nd Wayn e, nine _grrrndchil- ·!JrN> _gTeatgrandchildr en. A ired Carrier r Ellinor Jea n died in 1929 :\IPredith iu 1949. ,er.ices 1Yil1 he cond ucted Field, 76, Tetire,d mail a nd owner of the Red Arrow rJs. one of the fine fruit farms -c- eommunity, died at the She]by l ou W ednesday, :March 22 af- , eraJ ruonths of serious iHness. -a_ to!.'ic'r. at the ·h ospita l since the - :::· tunlay. ?:ell wa~ born November 13, . -or -a:- an d- ca me to the Uni ted :-- hk pa rents, Mr. and Mrs. ·- ii :it the age -0f s even. The : - · - ettled in Chicago and n il 1892 when they p ur- 1[ rm ju,;t west of SheJby , r Funeral Home th is af· :! :nn "'I" o'd ock wi t h H e,. ch,wge a nd lrn r ial ,p:·'.· i.:; eha rge ·o f the 1 Ia , 01,1r• i· h which he had so lvng - i i, ><l. A• • Fl.eld , • SheI Y, DleS; F Farmer Anton T. Field, 76 year.s old, promi- nent Oceana county, Michigan. , fruit grower and retired rural mai~ carrier, died at the Shelby Commumty Hospital \\ ednesday, March 22nd, after an illness of six;nonths. He was born_in • Torway No'vember 13, 1873, commg with his parents to Chicago in 1880. Mr. Fie d wa~ ~ r1;1ral mail carrier for 30 years, ret1nng m 1936. He was a i:iem.ber of the Shelby Congregat10nal Church an active member of the Benona L~dge No. 289, F. & A.M., a past noble grand of the Shelby I.O.O.F. No. 334 and a member of the Oceana County Rural Letter Carriers' Association. He leayes his wife, one daughter, one son, nine grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. I . ~arch 23. - (Special)?:eld, 76 years old, Oceana county fr1,1it edliug annh·eri;ary la:;t grcwe:- az: • retir ed rural mail f their children and ce.rne -' ed at t he Shelby Com:n:::;.. • ;: sp:tal Wednesday after II of his friend s a, an iL:-. s o: sii.: m onths. P-e W-"'5 -.. rn in Nor way, Nov. 13, as a ru::-..i i • 8'i3, cc.:r · ":g wit h his parents to Cbicag ·- : . T hey moved to a farm we o: Shelby in 1892. Mr. F ie as =rried t o Miss Abba Swingle • -.e 15, 1899 in Shelby, lea\'.::g -en to live in Chicago. T!:.e: r e u --::ed in 1901 to settle on ·h~ _ Field farm, now a.; '"e Red Ar r ow orchar ds. = - : :rs. Field celebrat ed = · redding anniver sary -. _:r, F ,. ·, was a rural mail car :i-"r 'jr • years. retiring in 1936. 5 -:ce .e- ::€ was active in his rcha!"': ;!..._--'.i:g the fruit season and l:a:: . e"· ,he winters with his fami y ·- Fl ::-:da. California and :\fexico. He ·as a ~ember of the Shelby Congrega · ·ruJ church, an active mem ber of ·::e Benona lodge, No. 289. F . & A .•~-- a past noble gr and of t he She Of .OOF . ·o. 334, and a m ember of ·::e o~eana County Rural Let:er Ca ·er: associat ion. He lea ves his wife "e daughter, - ~ T. FIELD 1 Charlo~te F:e., a ;:- :r.e: one son, of t he SheJh, of!i ~ 1. Wayne, :\IuskE :-·:} · · e grandchilr ea rs of S('n\ee. l:! t> dr~n, a nd 11!·€:' .;;re_a: - gra nd- .:I. Pd to Ron tP Ii. \Y .,11 children. T;'\·o_ ·-:er children i:;re. ceded Mr. Fie.:: - a ;on .. Iered1th c-011,ohdated l.t -!"- World War I e·eran, died ~ . "itor,,· ol! R on ·· 4 L ·J I March 1949. i a daughter ,.. t , it'> n te 1 Ellinor, who died · 926. ' The fun eral S€rnces '\\ill be conma i I rnn te lw :->- ducted Friday a 2 p. m. at the into a prod n Cooper Funeral home at Shelby , ·h t he as sistan 1., with the R ev. Oli\'er Page officind since hi~ rer!Ifille ;,t ating. The Masonic lodge 'l\;ll con. •led exten~ivel, d u ri .z duct t he graveside rites at Mt. _._ , on · Hope cemet ery. The body lies in • J state at the funeral home. "'mber of t he F 'r, f'o n-, ,,, . .. . ..· .- .· . _ , - -. - .--:-Tony Field, grrnirl olrl man of Rll el·urcb . of Ben on·' Iod,,.e L \\ ,ls l>u. d· 1t>tl • 1• 1 1 1, 1_..1 . ~I uIJ, rn :\ony•1y iP~ 1 87'3 'he ('.llllf' t () ;,_~l11Cl'H' , · a u ... ·tr '('\'('1 1 111 ..\ . :\I. , •the Oceana r oun- fr'.' f· . LJ ni - 1y a ,Pi, :. ll e m,1 1· 1w-1l ,.\bl>a ,:-,\\'illglr 1111(] they ran a rrie r ~• Associati n a n] Jo 11ll~t .'lllU , t:le_ L , : e. l~e. ,Yn, l'lll'a] earriPr (J.ll r out,• -! fo r a Xo. 344. IOOF. v h· ch " ~ t rn w .if e 1 0 1 ( (j " ' 1' · II IIHl. I remPmh,,. r .,ePiu~ h im ll rin• 1 ,, r Xoble Grnnd. n,:r,e_ •uml h_uz:·'", ~1 l 11 dirt J>;arls 110rthe,1., t ~ f :-he: hy. Hi~ . 1~1fe ,ltHl drn~ .• P .. J ,on 1\ay1w ,Jin, to •e:.1.,, 11 ,. 1·· c, roll hnmor n · _ ,p l!y.~ le, lb ::i II 4 ':,t• ~~:' I • ~.. ' .•• ' �VARENHORST-FIELD A lo1·ely winter 1Yeddiug was solemnized at ,St Gregory·s Catholic church in Hart on Saturday. Dec. 31, at ten o'<:lock in the morning when l\fiss Emma ':.\Iargaret Va,renhorst, daughter of Mrs. Alida Varenihorst of Hart, becail)e the bri<ie of 1:B'rank Robert Field, son of 1::\,Irs. Clyde 1Schuyler and grand,s on of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Field of 'ShelbJ·. The Rev. _,Father Popel! read the double wedding rites. I Miss Varenhorst was attended by · her sister, Agnes, as maid of honor. who was attired in a light green wool jersey with -black accessories. Assist- I ing as bridesmaid~ were cousins, Aleta and Helen / who chose dark green and 1 dresses. re,pecth-ely, with crsso!'ies. the bride's Hengeveld, light tan black ac- 'William Knoth of Shelby attendPd his brother-in-In,,.- a, hest man while Ronald FiPld and John Yarenhornt seated tile gue,ts. Sen-inz a, alrnr boys were bride's tw0 brothers, Victor .Jame•. the and I A 1Yedclin6 lnncheon was setTed by the '<lwll•y C. C. D. ladies at the .\.nwrican Lezir,n Club at noon when 1"HP-t, fr >m Shc! 11y. Kalamazoo, :.\Ian-· i-tPP. Lurlinz-,n. PentwatP1·, :vruskp~·011. Frnitporr. Holton. :.\!Pars, Xew , Era. Lowell. Aun Arbor. Owosso and LowPll. Incl.. 2:a thered to extend con-/ gntulation, and be,t wishes to ·the. happ_Y c-0111,:,. I The :!n "ee ,isters, L\lrs. 1\Trn. .:\Iarlene Field of ~hP!by • ntl :\frs. Douglas Erickson of Pen rwa er. were in charge of the gift table. :.\lrs. ,·arenhor,t cho;,e for her daughter·, wedding a black crepe with silver ~equins. and :\IN. 1Srhuyler vore a wine moire' taffeta and b..pth K'lot'1 1 ·, ~: n J 1 :.\Ii-;-; had accessories of black. The groom graduated from !Shelby lhigh sc-hool with the class of 1940 and enllsted in the armed serYice~ on :.\'larch 18, 1942, ser,ing for -several years with the t;, S. .Army in Italy and Nor th Africa. I The bride i, a 2r-1dnate of Hart hizh school and i, n w employed as an as, sistant to Dr. .:\Ierle Wood in Hart. / ,Following a weddinz trip tn Detrnit I and Canada the •I• e arP now 'It . home in their apartment at 106 c·mr u street in Han. I I This paper extend.< with th many friends of the couple in OcPana county, a most sincere 11·ish for a happy future. Mr. and Mrs . Frank Field, who were marrie Dec. 31, admire their wedding gifts at the recep• ~ followed their marriage. Mrs. Field is the da Mrs. Alida Varenhorst of Hart. �•1nd •h ad long. pearl~, nnd or- 1 ,honlder-,lengtb . The .bride CJl !'- • k topped with . - r.a-:;:ier;:;. nf Shel,b,v, n t--ron of honor. : n organdy ,wa nd had a lo w ~ ..;;. 1 S·he wore a i C'ar1ied fl bou- _ " reception The bride wor e a navy crepe dress 'with ,white a ecessories ,f or going away. 1[r~. ·''l'he ,ha'Pr>Y couple spent their boney- - - ===a;:JJ moon iin nor thern M'ichig.an. :be d ut ies oof Ont of-town guests were m·e~en t re!Ilonies and from Pontiac, :\Iuskegon, ,Grand Rap. -,ided a t the ids, Detroit, Kalamazoo, ,Grand Hav-. F:-ank )litteer, en, Pentwater Hart, and Oa.Jifornia. wirh 0 ~he won r a f. d:v a11d ca rri ,.,nquet. 1hew of the ,ked J acO!b Se:. ,,P bride, t•o a r· nd tihe gue;:;t, ~ -en ts lh,v KPn: • - £ ,Hler, nnd R,: 1e bridP. -rE'nded hrr d. · 2"0Wl1 nrrv:v n<:re,, , ·terl a n aqna .ite acC'e~;:;oriP, . " corsages of g:J.. -i- er of the le illustration, it was r--:er weddi ng •e almost unlimited in 1 - ri ~ passed .nion. That intaglio --e guest book. The gifts were a . :-ed by )Irs. :stimulus to endeavor nglas E ader 1I ;;_ Earl Wis- :Jch a newspaper as :::er. 1 The bride wa~ d~a,ed from Shel- i __'(' . hig,h_ school _and E l.khan Business/ 111,ers1ty and 1s employed a.- dental ' -~L,ra nt to Drs. J )illl and James Xo- 1 ::: of )Iuskegon. The groom a!,;o was I ,. dua ted from ~helby biz ;; - ool. · · E-nded Central :\IiC'h igan - liege of · r-ation and later enlisred in rhe at rhe G=a · Lake, �and ::.:a:..moros (the initial CSo much has beer: ·,·::-. · ·cc.::. ' - :. said Days ·.,o'.Jld never have be,.:. about Charro Day; ·..:...,.; =----: ·:::ng great s·~:cess it was but : :: one might say ab o-..: : :. : .::.c· ~--e's help c! 3rownsville's sister :. huge success is ver:: :.....,;= .• · : == :n Mex ico . These two ci te ; the nature of a : ·., :.c_:e. combine the romantic spir:: ~ We all feel the -z;,, ·: -~ or past v· ::1-_ the bustle _and ·...:;;! write abou t th e::-.::: , :.;;c.:..:.:·~s, l modern development. As:. · : , .b d . . . "th th Ch D the most unique . :~.: ::-.:,: : :.=-.:..::. ::c I rest of t'., e Valley, it ca n ;; . Let , S every O · Y JOln In WI e arro ays and appealing fie:::; =· :: .::.c.: ::i. brillian : costume and make :..::. ;I~ Celebration this week and show the visitors from Matamoras Sou th Texas~- ,.E: =· -~' -::. _--:: propriat~ and gay backgn:·•.::.: d_ae. \ = -- = =.-.· ~ - -'- the fies.a. Then we rr.:;;.· · 4 ' all over the United States and Mexico that the and praise of no: c~.:: ·...:: ·--~--=.:· picturesqu e Charros ] IJ h · · . . . . but of the wh ole s:~ :~ guitars an d singing Spar.:,··_ '° va ey as JOlned togfther as 8 umt m th15 UDJQUe History was in t':e ::-..:.a.-:-. ;; ·· - ·· -many more than we :::: . Charro Days carn° ··• - -~ -::' ·=,· H d an d co Iur f UIf1esta. Already it has brought th week; F or thi::; was c:.::-- ::.= :.:.: '. :i: ~ei~tt filla~h: 0~r~etI~~ngc_~.:..... Valley Nation wide publicity that cou ld not be a countless r.umber : : :._a.a== ~~.ci th e music o_f the serenac.2 better Charro Da ys :.:.a: -~: :.:a,,.All of this would be :;:.· :.: boug ht f or money an d R DAYS'' will cro wds not only f::: =: :.:.= ·,-~.c e and rela xation for va::e:-: ·~ ' become to the Rio Grande -Valley each year wha !t~i;db~!!I~: o~a~/L~~ '. ::::~/-~"ad I fh a~1~i:~rd ~!r,:c;~:~1 '"Mardi Gras'' is to New Orleans. Visualize the effect\\": -=.= "-:-_=__·•:~~-e l corners of the countr~·- ::_· Valley plus Matamo. c , =-~' .... o 1sts are extremely e=:.:. ,-, b l' b th e brilliant and str :;.;.~., ::.: '. ·~r:1e about our first Charro C, :, ::Th OSe Ch Gay Lia ' arros. a leros, old gallants of the old romantic S:;:E.:"...':. S::-..::h- compare it very fa\·o:a: .. With sparkling eyes magnificently att1·red 1·n C - west. What a. displa:: : : ·: : _:_:.ant New Orleans' Mar_di G rc. : . ' OS dresses, mantillas, go:· .;2:a:;:es. We are all lookmg to:- a.:: ' tly raiment that not even Solomon in all his glory rnuc:1 bedecked som b~~:::..: .:::;::::oed bigger and bettei- c~·!:: = __ =-= ld l t th · h d f . cam1sas and pantaloc .. , ~-- - ,_. -r- n~xt y ear. One th at Ce. . .· ~OU PmU a e, elr Sn SOffle -. aces peenrig out rnour.ted _saddles. w·:?·_:_:.__:~._::._:ac1 t- 1iak:,. its pl~ce beside : ~.=- __· CHARRO .DAYS 1-E -=~ ·.. : 19 ,:J -( .....:...-=--- "CHAR O J:;~. ·.: I I !~w:~ 0 fr0m wonderfull and fearful hirsute adornments }~r::ts f~~turcea}is cii·~•-~;;;·- :~~: ~;:· ~t;~~ ~}~:; " .. 1 like unto nothing ever before conceived of by the l a-day wo_rld an~ is c:::::.;:>:-·=-> gay ""'.l\ole country. "Encore =.:. . . ' j and carmval mmded . vill e, Encore!" mge mous bratn of man. Those Charros. Of course, the fies:E. - ·- .= > ars Mrs. K. B. w:::.~- f belong especially i : Gorgeous Chinas Poblanas, colors run riot in 111 ,c. lV ' "'' ' ~ to .::: : :-..;·.-: .le 1 nu ,c.-- ~ ---=--~--·· u,,,.-_,~-.. ·~ abandon-glittering, scintillating under the Valley e, involved m ne '. '.!;=-~~ production. • sun~-their only rival the marvelous, ever changing a more insistent cc:-:---=-..-.:: for speed felt ·m . any hued rays of the aurora borealis on an arctic ldepartmen~. T he ?:: .::~I s~aff, h~~ing ni nht. Magnificence intensified. ppearance m the ~ ~ ;xlss1ble ed1t1on; · -""""'-::--'":"::---=~ 'm" 'IPr~'ffl'l'l!!'l'!'!l!'l!l..,_P!!l!I"""-· r obligation to rele2..SZ :-?.'. spapers to the J , .. ~ ................. on epa in, teaye, second~~- :::: :..7e printer to 1is forms" and for the stereotyper to cast his plates i., :-: ?-:-:'. at the great ~ presses may be at their task. With this pressI..'.;"-? =~ : ?d •from two ~se mechanical divisions of the publishing plant we:-? - =· _.. 2.lly designed ,ecial ie to efficient effort. h appr ximately one hundred and twenty.,five me:-. ~ =-- ed in the ng roo... obviously much attention had to be given :: :..- -? ~ lotment of 1d to e location of the typesetting machines, th~- ,x- ~ . :..7 number, mold in: easily handled "slugs" the information =-=~::-:. ~7e reader 1 the edEorial and advertising departments. In doub le -=_-? ::- e linotypes 1ged alorg one whole side and end of the vast roorr: : : - ~- ·,mt to the - of tha: c py which is to be reduced to type, and to =---~ ·- .::-- .·:ho make ges "~ the newspapers. Twenty~four of the mac1--....:-~ .:....:-::- .:evoted to, SO r:e:- . and thirteen to advertising and job work. so 66 Rio Hond o. ::- ~- �Missionary Tea LEGEKDs OF :-imxico Smoking Mountain and the Sleeping Woman Attended17-L~by v O (Popocatepetl and Ixrac,.ihuat'. are e xtinct vol canoes, always Shelby, Aug. coyer e d with s n ow). tended the Missionary ':'== - • One day a great I ndian warrior a pproached the throne of Women's Fellowshlo o ' ~ --his king, and said: gregational Church- h~· -i ~ "Mighty empe ror, the dark eyes o f your beautiful daughter at the home of Miss G =:. ha n i'"..e nslaved "rri e. I lo,e her, a n d a spire to make her my wife. lord. clo I have your co n sent~-Mrs. Kenneth R. B _· The empero r answered: ··Chief of warriors, I know that I of Dr. Brown, former P- - o\\·e my great kin gdom to your conq u es ts . You h ave always been · :1 addition the Dennison Universit) a • --~ exceeding valiant i n battle, and ha, e a dded many new territories ville, Ohio, and execut' -~ - -. : to my domains. Y ou are indeed w o r t h y to be the husband of • _;5· • for disi: of the Danforth Fouruia my daughter, and I giye her to )·ou on one condition: that you the guest speaker. S h : -f irs t conquer the t ribe that has been troubling us late ly- subdue newspaper. very active in church ' ~ h ose people and add their land t o my kingdom. Then you shall ~::. the borde work and is now teac:- ' -marry my daughter.'' - nly i Can You th .r- -~·---:c. " Thank you, m y lord. It shall be done". And the warrior -.. econo1 Amer camp. .. _,.__ immediat ely prepared for battle, taking w ith him a ll t he men and Dr. and Mrs. Bro,· . - . .... th I . Id - m en' but cently returned from a · - .: .c: arms e nng cou provide. abundance the world. Mrs. B r . F o r three y rs the w arrio r an d his a r m ~ g one, figh t her visit to Japan -- " _ ing th,, "{J nemy , som<nimes los ing, but mo r e often will_ning. Fi nal friendliness, court <:s.· :-s j !y t h e hostile trib e_ w~s c?nquered, and agree~ to subject th em .e C mp< of the people the:-~ • ~eh-es to the warr10 r s kmg, and t o a llow him to annex th eir ::::osrs w as introduced by a::-d - land to his. · . ::.1cDonald. In hight triumph the warr ior re turned to his native l and, equip The program a'..:: -'~ · •• f ollow e d by his army, an d many sla,es taken from the subdued :::ie=-aric tions given by • : . , A . ::. 1 peo pl e. As he n ear ed the k ingdom, he dreamed of the lovely • w ho discussed • ~ gi rl who was now to become his bride. - 110 <) workers in the cl:...=~ • But whe n the y came into the town, they saw the population selection by Ru·t s-~ d resse d in wh ite- a color hateful to this tribe, because it meant c th panied by Shlr, e. S ee- - d a Dea th. Even the ki ng and bi retinue, who came to meet t h e warO e duet by Sharon'· ·: knra a:r.-' :-..·r- rior, wore w hite. So r rowfully . the kin g acknowl edge d the war( l ey Steen with Ru~h Steen acco::n- rio r's victory, adding. reM panying. • _., "But the priz e, m y es t eemed hero, can not be granted to you. The arrangerr.e:-.·· e.i e ., ; e I n truth, you have fu lfill ed all that I re quired, but I can not g ive en a::ed Y~ !!IY dau~_::te;,. She is dead. Just befo·re _ you returned, she u ecommittee. . 1n. e• was talrnn away. - -- • The warrior could n o t be console d. He took the body of his ,,as chairman. beloved, and buried her. A fter tha t h e mounted guard over her, Operator of a £:":" -~ an d never ceased gr ieving for her. And that is w h y you see the two wh it e mountains. The l ong ::1 not one, with the shape of a Fieeping woman, I xtaccihuatl, is the y beautiful corpse, wat ched over by he r true lover, Popocatep e tl. =- --::i-- == ·' • !~e:n{:J:~~:"- =•t::t,~ --= :- 1 ha.nic be idle; r be less skilled - ; -- -::, ,echa: n, and the sign.a. ·ea - - es - .e re1 I l rkshop, glance ar ~~ ~::iaror ?.... d observe w hic -~ - :1 rroub1e. ff me 01mcuny 1s s · ?romptly assignee -~ a ..eserve machine. Souvenir Coupon e of the new er appearing in a newspaper can bi: a few hours bef e publicat:on, so that full right of way mm - ? Y begins pourin m each morning. Consequently, as mu - - -;-er as possible is se- in more leisurely hours, night and day fo - ,;:,-.:1 . The exigencies of newspaper making are such, also, - : c the utmost impo;tance may be called for at any hour of day - ariably without \. aming. With competent workmen on h issuing ' of extras · ever possible w ith no disturbance to t ....c-.~~n of plant or staff -=~ OL.,a... . small part of the effi rt attendant upon newspaper production oy the dozen pro f readers, whose duty it is to guard ag I This is to certify that the signer of this coupon bas, on the date stamped on thP back hereof, made a pilgrimage to Will Rogers' Memorial Shrine of the Sun on Cheyenne M1untain at Colorado Springs, 1 Colo. J,r Signs tu re v , 7 Broadmoor •Cheyenne Mtn. Highway EARL I EW I. ·G. G eneral Manager �THREE WERE DEAD I f AND IM THIS CAPITAL AS TREPIDATORY 7 • 17 AT A A RESULT EARTHQUAKE, A. , STRUMENTS IN TAOUBAYA LESS ltHENSITY WERE A, CRUZ, LAST 5.23 ;;1 , , FROM THE PUEBLA, N IG HT STATES OR FRO M OUTLYING FRO M TAXCO ING ADOBE FALL TO IT AND OF THE SEEN T HE MAPIMi No . U N KNOWN LE SS ER BEEN ROOF 74, OF SRES. SUFFERED SEVERE HER DIED 1N , . _ n THE WIDE FEW Luz 3RCUN Dj MO SRA. ROCM HER. OF IM LOMAS BURNS FROM K IL OMETERS ;,.;<c _ ·-· ,;:.an FRIGHT ".'.' f". E '.. DE BECERRA, ' · - '-~- v: e ON o: SEE- •:ar, . tes ting whether that naor any nation so conceived a are m et on :.:::.2.t war. great battlefield We h a ve come to ci ei'.Cc. e a portion of that field a s a :::.a: resting-place for those who STREET HERE, 70, PARK, B:.:: AND THE WIRE- ? ERI S HED BUT . DI S T R ICT, WOR K- IN A A CRACK t VAT IN S TORY TO THE SINCE WO RK In I-I..,_ ~ . ve grown so Iarge th at b r.,:,·e fl' fa r a' and dea d , who here have consecrated it O\·e our pow er to add or deThe world will little note n o :- : o ng remember what we say h e:-2. ir.g out it can never forget w hat It is for us the liv:-::.::ier to be dedicated here to th e · ·_-::n i shed t~ 1.e·· =::d here . work whi ch they here have -Jms far so no·::: :· 2. ..:·,·a nced. It i s rather for us : : ·== ::ere dedicated to the great tas k =- ==-=-:.ni ng before us, that from th . es :: .--.:::.::>red dead we take increc. 5=::. ::.::·:ot1·on to tl1at cause for wh; · th 1 f .c ::.. : -=-=:-- g ave e ast ull measure C: ::. ::, ·:; :ion; that we here hicrh0 = h a t these dead shall · not :: :::. · ::.:.e d in vain; that this nat' c· G d h 11 h l ·-....:.::::r O , s a ave a nev,· ·= -~:--:::.. :: fr eedo1n ,· and that gov- = · >n tct. ,•."'"' ; quarters, goes farther ti f .d 1·1vmg ' men , I. str-~gg ed in a single d<>.v.. · The -J · · f, C • ,ortuntttes or con1 us1on, 1ltipl1'.e a'· ,• ,:· but 1'n the ne\ 1 Stc_Jn,.J· "Y and da1'ly stor, y rE o:.· '-r·:.. ~ - -o JAJ";U A R:.· 6.-REP BI..IC OF J\IE:S:IC O. DAY OF K ING S. T his day conesponds t o Ch1istmas day in the u. S . On the Heni ng of the 5th, :\Iexican children put thei1· shoe;: in \';in dows, to be filled by the Three Wise Men. O!_ the af:ernoon of the 6th, supper is served, of w hich the main dis h is a huge r ing of bread, containing tv·o small d a ll~. The ca:,e is cut by the gue Ets in Lr:: and : ne :..-·o ,,·ho cm pieces containing the dolls are ,·equ ired : o ~;,-e a pa rty befor e February 2, t he da te on \,·hich :he Cr.risr child is presumed to haYe been taken from the ma r:ger. i n a larger sense w e cann ot ,vL , ::·..;.ght IN THE REPUB°i:rc 1 1 = CLOSED WITH- A HEAVY i s altogether ) deci:cat e, we cannot consecrate, w e ca n r. : hallow this g roun d. The t r;,:: LO N G OPENED , It and proper that we should do , ___ :,, H OU SE , H E SAW ~ ~ t i :: ~ ght live. fit::~g- FALLE N CAB L ES . !;\~ C R ¥ RE- A~ D JUA N GONZALEZ BOTH CASUALTIES WERE SUFFERED BEGUN. w e are engaged in a great ti::: a ::::. ,o de dicated, can long endure. GUILLERMO SA NCHEZ, he ,· sear c h for lodging wh e r e she might _-Jes us . ""P osada" m e an s "i n n ··. These fieS t a s _e1Ig1ous ce r e mony - th e gu ests forn1 a proce ... s,. or. . ~a!·:::-·:ryg c a ndl es a nd i m ag·es of )larY a na Jo1~- ~a~ ~ .s:"~lll_~ R lita ny ._ T_h ey go rou n d and ro und, O \' neth • ~-~ : _a k~n Ill, until frn a lly t h e hos t or hostess s a.,/ a, .he, may_ e nte r a c e r tai n ro om for lodging th the party oeg1ns. Th e r e i s da cin= ex c han g~ 0ar gi. f tsen . . ref r eshmen t s, a nd a piii a ta, "_h.;ch f~ a· hollow earth en" are po t_ coY e red to resembl e a n animal o r person oGr a lm ost_ any t h m g , an d c ontai ning n um erou s sm all gifts . u est_s_ a ,e ~lrndfo ld ed a nd tak e t ur ns trying to break th e l)lll a t a " 1th a s t ick . W h en fin a ll y bro ke n, its cont e n ts fall to th e f lQ or , a nd eve r yon e scramb l e s to ge t all he can. _ _ i:: - ,-- :--,- o,•: VE ,-::i.;,- P OS ITION. TE N E ~ ENT ~r.'\:. ~ . .o.lfr 1 n~ y: hi c h l\'Iexi cans com1nerllorat~ the , va nd er - t~~~_,· ;;. :?,, toa : o ;::-.e p roposition that all men a r e cr 2=.:ed equal. STATE OF ~ E RJED ES S ALINAS, IN ~ '.:.::_~L.\lBE R 16 to 24 . O F :VCEX ICO.- "THE famo u s se ries of fi e stas la st ing nin e· -__<.;. ·"'"':'. _.\.::,_-- 1 h e IT S FACTORY FELL F ROM THE sEco rrn BEEN years LJp TO FROM Ir-I C c' ;..? cJ LTEPEC IN THE 9 AME seven c: < : FAILURE CoLO N IA OF SA:HA MARIA, ANO - SIX FEET and c :-.ceived in liberty, and dedicated IWC H AMERl~N IW • EGA LLADO DET E ~V I \ E CELSO RooRtGUEZ MOMENTS. SOAP -.;cr OR Y HAD NOT c. a g o , our fathers brought forth i.;pon t his continent a new nation, he re gave their lives that that na- 423 D AN GEROUSLY. IN MAHGARITA STREET, s 0\ p o u RSCORE I N·- AT ONLY DEATH OF H EART FELT SCALE, OF MEXICO, F ROM THE OF By ABRAHAM LINCOLN M:O WER E RC - '.' ICHOACAN. THE FELL UPON l ~I DIVIDUAL INCHES '-' ~ " ELOS, Hi AT IMPOSSIBLE TO I N A SA N D MINE 15 0AMG ES RECEI V ED WHO DIED OTHERS l iJ STRUMENTS '.' , ACAPULCO. ~UAKE WAS T OWE RS SWA YING CA V E-IN. 8 T,-,E P. WAS ON SEISMIC "i ri E MERCALLI DISTRICTS WAS MANSFIELD, OF WHICH 7 .-i.? EE ~ 1 Gettysburg Address YESTERDAY GROUND. H A~ WHEN -::. ·. QUERETA RO A ; , ;:, HAD IN THE FEDERAL DISTRICT, DIED ON 10.40 FE NC E AROUND HER HOUSE THE EPICE NTER BUT SIX 7. 18, .; :: :;. OF GUERRER O , TLAXCALA, P ORTED s~ : ~ K RE";f .= :7.::"ED GRADE AT l :, JURED A CC'•=> t ', ED OSCILLATORY WAS AND M. NO REPORTS MRS . OF REGISTERED P. O AXACA TOURIST, AS OCCURRED 9. 3_5 S E I/E=? :'.'.. ':' THE FIR ST THE MOVEMENT M. SECO N D SHOKE PORTED OTHERS .. . ernn:E:.: : : :::e people, by the people a vert1smg on Imo~, and ·"·..- ---neoPe 1 Sh a 11 not perts · h •1ead of the manufactun froIT. : ::~ •.:..:-: ::. 1achine will set up to tntrty-s-, : :...:-: [Vpe, and the ,., high as forty~two point, the .:..: ~-::. --:: s-ize employed All "ad · ::-..=-.. - - >s are capable 1 this newspaper. point type on solid bases- c..:-. - : :- • :-it innovation 0 • �SHELBY FOLK EE MEXICAN BULLFIGHTS by a tr dent arri, , Ill his box. A horseman, dre;;~ed in the eo-tnme of early Spain, rides aero,~ e ring. Another blast National Cemetery there from the trumpec and the matadors pile of stone, shaped in enter. followed :, the picadors ( horse~ and iines pleasing to eyes of men a1·meu »h.. long spears,) the banderilero::- - • ree fighters who _ :: ,esses, which forever glori• thrn,;r ;,ix flrro.v,, into the bull's spine - ~ -~:'ITlity of an American, whose . . lEXICO CITY WHE. and shoulder~. _ :(:1 on earth was that of soldier. E_ I E..\.RTHQUAIIB Gl\VE Another buz ~ announces the entry 0 -::ie little town or countryside, a: IO INHABITANTS of the mad iuU. who plunges from a __ .::.:i ago. with the music of the narrow corridor into the ring. In his :::·s e.;.rs, and the plaudits and I viewed the :.\Iexican first ru,:h inro rhe ring he is met by e:~U-:es of the speeches in his exhibits which the a;a;~i,rnnb of rile matador. With - - bo · ent out to a foreign :!he to our Century of their cape, they .test his charging • :·: fear and courage in ,e had it under.,ny skin tentlenc-i,.~. After a few pass,es have :.· ·o. Whe_n I st-Opped _in been made with the capes, the picaAor:cerey it had gotten 1 ~- (lores enter. The object of this part .,_ e barbed wire erected nd when I reached :.\Ieu- of the fio-ht i, co slow down the bull •~ destructi~n. he knew : ;; perfect climate, its I and tire" him. ::.: he waited through • ··:~ aud all of_its place;,.; The second period i.: the placing of -: :::e morning for the mtere,;t, i\Iex1co settle , th b . , ' _ e anc1en11 o.s. 1 11ese are yard- 1ong - ::.; :::at would find him barbed woollea sticks wrap[}Cd in over the Pan Ameri- frill~ of bri::'.," tissue. The banderi-· :r.e er should·his name one gets many fine llero. uu fuor. invites the bull to ~ : • ·!}ument or linked '.nra ?<Iudre :.\fountains. c:har.::-e. ::i, I cutting· across his line of -=-=.: :::ould be used to '- nth of Victoria the a track. b ,ok, tlw banderillos into the elcome the neces·~e Tropic of Cancer l!ide o"'e-r the hump of muscle in his - ·.t- Torrid Zone. neck. TLi, i, one of the most pictur= cs a good thing. He ~ did not need any heat esqne pha,e., if the fight. :::etal identification H,.~e we entered the real The work in this tast part-strik• e helmet that had • the land of the Hast- ing the fatal blow with a long sword =--ay all the objec s ..-1 w the youngsters, -the ,:word being co,·ered with a then waited fo!' - = .·,uure's garb. scarlet cloth called "muleta." Annil~:nd him wounded, ~azunchale (Thomas !eta wa~ unable to kill the sixth ball · ~e real clin\b into the and he bled to death in the arena. ?.::. to America, and ~;ins. Soon you reach 'l'his act angered the common M:exi- ~f the "Unknown : :i.300 feet and here cans seated on the sunny side ot the Unidentified, stadium. They immediately s:aged a ·--n to every ~other d riot. They set ~re to the cushions, :: to believe m the IJri··.'..!lz do»I! and o,·er the great threw rc,rren frmt, pop bottles and - _ -S of strife, and the Jj '.'. ·:e • ~:' the high country, in the egg,- ii.to tLe arena. I counted 12 ~ · ea:-t of which rests :.\Iexico City snr- fire,; burning at once.,_ .al Day has passed, _ :ounded b:, e,en more mountainsT•· n e ne the matador appears ..:.e unidentified boy, - ' off to the lef~ towering: in the heavens :11! e:i:c-ep-i na!ly brarn fellow. Any a the "Unknown Sol- Sj was Popoca:epetl and Ixtacclhuati mvrt;l ·h, ~.in , tand out in front of ~ homage that is paid wi_t~ he:· He-rnai ':nows. . n l charging bull ancl withO of blood He would . dnnng aero,;;; tLe causeway over out m Ln _ hi, toes, arrange matter, _ -,._ ed • man who which Cortez tra ,eled in 1519, I said( so th t i;eedle horns will giide on - er as ~ h h. to Tony, per!Jap, WE: will experience by within .orh thidmess of ·!Je :;eace, ~hie is s1;1r• an earthquake .1 n.. .. ~·be the Mexi- groins i, a , , u more brave than I appreciated to prize , cans will stage :-,,, urion for us. "·ould c:are to be. _...., uc-.:>I\ i.:, d. Ult:: LO supE Cecil ~mi_rh"- _ u- _.\.merican polo At , :IT on the fourth morning of team (rann; ::?. ~ ;:,'.ayed the our star in thi.;; city we were awaken. :uexican Olnnp. , r :r:; 19 goals,) eel br ("1, be I rolling ab,mt. I l,,ob..ed :::e opening of the new score 12 to 2 i : - :- f our team. np and rLe chandelier was s1,in;in;. -~;.'."'I/""."-;;_ of THE NE "S were i When the ::uexi dn a:iI marched in I said to Tony: '·Earthquake." I had _ th h t a'"'"' ecial the par-ade playing "11ichigan My plenty of time to poncler-,lwul 1 I ;1, oug no t-1" . :.\lichigan." anJ w!..e~ we made a I stand in the doorway or lie in !Jt,.1. I :-eater space beM ee:1 linE score they struck up "Yankee Doodle" I tell you, when old :.\1ither E.,,·•h r · in each column but th, and "Dixie,'' I Wh :hrilled to my 1 you roek ,Yitlt her. The mo,emeu- f toes. the first shocks registered "'e paid 22 )le:.. •:ir: dollars to see than the c1nake tlrnt destr 'L" I Armilleta an 1 ti in:ernationally Francisco. Due t-0 the "l'Cer. ;;r,cn;r known bull fi;htt-r- ·1 • ..:ix bulls. e::nrh upon which )Ie.s:ico c--~ i, aO· cate,l \\'l• were safe. Hap['y Xew Year ro all. No Unknown Boy u- ...,..,,.,,.,,rl at Arlington =- -= l . JI:·,. A. T. Field. P. S. ::,.1r. H. )I. Ilopl. on ~U liu~ n;: goo,H,~·e ;;a.id "I h ipC' , r.1e of l rho,-e )Iexican,.: , 'l'ony say": ... · and no mure t, '.p I ·· "ll ... , �A. T. Field Retires After 30 Years' a great Field ~ub< during- h • Service as Shelby a 'I Carr1·er , employe, 1 "Many t1we< 11 T e 11 s Experiences·' 1p"I. have corr;e m. after Wife Substituted for wol'k." Tha • age time tha Him and ' Also Ran finished his Mr. Field Fa r m • the f a - - - ~ - - - , ''mighty ca . F ield declared, Mr. Fie d at nine or ten ,- ·n ::- m y day's ou t the avermail carrier when he was ~nd his horse \·as no long<"r By Staff Correspondent A I could do was .. was Shelby, No,·. 13-When Anton to stop at so:ne fr endly farmer's a nd T. F1eld, known to all his friends home and sper: t he night," he 22 years o next as "Tony", droYe back to the said. He recalled he time when, helped on 1899, Shelby post office this· afternoon, it traveling O\'er a ou mpy road, his 11 yea17. •. marked the end of more than 30 mail wagon o " ' 1Tned. scatter- that he ,vas -- Abba , o went a marve to the ing the mail. A f er righting the Swingle of S - Field :sent staff wagon he coliected nll the mail into the posts 0 r farm I ,, with only slight dam;age to a few turned her at e ~ rchards 1 : ongma home. She car postal cards. • installed When automobi es first came and kept bees into use. Mr. Field hope<! he might fancier. "Mr. Field ha, 'Jef' ":ma ilman be able to chang 0 O\er when other "en the rural mail ca rr·en d id. but he in the family ;, r: ~d life." ·ession of · found that road • \\ "re so bad it farmer during o· r was still impoS>"b e o drive a car she said. ·esses are over them. • ·o n I 1924 was he A week from able to replace h " horse and bugg; plan to leave · I brushes. with an automoo e following im- turning next s Today provement of roads would like to sr" When Mr. F ie ld started he life in Califorr 1 exert a covered a little m ore 'han 20 miles want to give up rr a ve en- .s t . matrix, a day; now his r ot:. e is more than and all the act 40 miles, but he ·, ;able to cover .io~·ed here all IT'. -- Field 5reat steel it in a little o,·e r ,a ' f the time said, through the conyenience of mot or transportation and Lmproved roads. I I FJELD. i\'.lrs. A. 1:·. P "-- ~- Legion AuxIn spite of modern methods of iliarr _; Chmn.. t I :"elfareS, Albm. LRegio n '( lf, Auxilrnrv · !\.DDRE ' he Y, . 3, cl~aring roads in winter._ Mr. Field Sl1elby. 1l"ch .. Sept. ' 18~0; d .• sa_1d he had never experienced any iam aud Sophia Wolkimi) Swmgle; 1 wmter as severe as that of last married; ch. :;\Iercdi _.. •. , 36) , Clu~rlotte M. y.::!ar. (34), l\L 1Vayue (31 . .Attended l\I1c_h. State In looking over his career, Mr. l , Coll. of Applied ci. )Iem. Federat10n Wo- I Field recalls his wife helped him men's Club; Tubercn sis Com., Oceana Co. l (served as countJ· chmn. for oye~ 20 yrs) ; people of Shelby township and sur- 5pomai 1 11ewspaµt:r omces unt . in 1913 began holding uberculos1s and ch1l- ; rounding district as their rural h d dren's clinics with h• • ate Bd. of Health; mail carrier. :Mr. Field is retiring { t em . reju ice against innc in 1916, employed a -1;1nry n?rse; enrolled. today at the age of 63. to keep the brushes in use lor 2400 Oceana co. s~h. il~ren m t~e modern . •• . , health crusade; m l!.l~-J. es tablished free • Tmrty ye~r~ ago the firs~ of la?t tuberculosis chest cliL.<.- f r Oceana Co.; _in June Mr. Field made his first tnp 1926 sponsored free i ' .. r a,nd pre-sch. clmo,·er sand trails in the Yicinity of . f h fi Id " ics i~ Oceana Co. ; f ';rjng the war gave Shelby. Horse and buggy were !nstallation O t e rst mou mg material relief to ex-~ di'i'rs; mem. Civics: the only means of travel. Fall ind was not the result of any E Com. _(past pres.); _k ·, · Lit._ Clu~; ~n 1925 rains turned those same trails into . . . org{lmzed branch lS et'\..,. "'°.?r~ Gmld, Mem. muddy holes. Winter snows clog- tt with a still doubtful device. O. E. S. (~orthy l\I'.1 _r :J3.:i-36). Chn,rch: d ti t'l th b · d r r Congregational. Polm ny : Republican. 11 _ ge 1em un I ey ecame 1m- ef" o o • • • _ - - - , ___ _ ~ - - '"& 1:: ui many passable. The Rural Garners Association ana . . The life of a rural mail carrier a Ladies .Auxiliary of Oceana county ::l by the battenn,; ushes against 1 was not an_ eas~ one. nor is 1t r!held a joint meeting at the home of 1e cost of the ·and today despite 1mpro,·ed roads. :\Ir. and ::\IrR. Frank Burnie Tuesday th . •"lu <.,'."' C..l'. e> e,ening. A bountiful potluck supper Change She ~ e pupils shd enjoyed, after which N. E. Bur- i ' Shelby- Posh:·· able to use of t] bridge in a few happy remarks pre- 1 Tallant has ann they art ,ented A. T. Field of Shelby 'l'l"ith a , Flory will take ~rs. were C ecpresent from the association. 1Ir. [ 2, going to Ste~· Field is to retire from the ser,ice De- , banks and Ber· \ T Field r ral a"I 7 °ember 1st, and accompanied by :.Irs. June 21 and s· · • . . ' n ' m, I earner on Ip· Id I t d th . t . 1 present carrier r o'1re Xo. 1, Shelby, will make llis last 1 • ie_ P ~ns o spen e wm er m be transferred ·1 " a rural carrier on Xovember Ca_hforma ~ncl_ so escape th~ mo~- going into Fer.--. ha,·ing completed 30 year~ an,l six _l_nfts of 111 chig~n. The Ladies .A~xi- left vacant sin ' n h~ of such ~en-ice. "Tom·'' has hary elected officers for the enrumg retirement of • en a popular an<l an efficie~t car- y~ar: 1Irs: Howard Klotz _of Walkerrier, always anxious to sen-e lli,: pa- nlle, pres1c'.ent; l\I~s- Loms Ste,ens r h h" . of Hart, vice president; Mrs. Earl rons, w O WI 11 miss IR gem~ 1 c, -1"· w·eldon of 1Iears secretary and a,110 matter who may succeed l11m. ' , I l l M"ch.: '.' p ¾ J. I t .as J �st to Legion d the Auxiliary llbt ric:t meeting of the _ion and AuxiliaQ· wa~ . lac on Lincoln·~ uirth- ~ Rl L. Cavtain DaYi~ nf the •. ..!ly at Alma was the ·er at the banquet. In the three ERS AT IMJ\IL CARRIER LBY HOJUE ),....~J~P~RVICE FOR MEETI~G "TONY" FIELD RETIRES AFTER HAXDLING 1\IAIL FOR THREE DECADES L\.IDIEN AND Al'XILl01' GATHERING WITH IR.ED CARRIER FIELD "Tony" is through. '.l'hat is, he is through carrying the mail on the :•a• ral routes out of the Shelby post of.-,day evening. :\lay 22. the fice, but if you know "'.l'ony" you :mt,; Rural Letter Carrier,- : know that he is far from through. a1;d Ladies' Auxiliary met : Tl!irry years ago last June "Tony .. nrry home of :\Ir. and :urs. · ,tarted delivering the letters, postal l. one mile northwest of 1, c, nls an,1 papers, using a horse and There were about thirty mem- buggy and also using a greater po~guests present. Assisting , tion of the clay to cover the twe•1•y ...-e:e Mesdames Lyman Flo- i,j'odcl miles of sand trails. H1dclema, Shelby; Crystal In 1924 conditions had so chan• !:"i :\!Pars, After pledging alle- I that he was able to replace the ho • .:-·he. flag, a most delicious j drawn. vehicle with an automobiJe : r dumer was served. The I the summer season, and since tl. t attractiYely decorated to , time, better roads, better cars and b::• "asion with 11.:-tistic little I t r road clearing facilities in winter _• p card, made by ~ffss Beatrice· 11, ,e made possible the taking on of! Hidtlema. u lclitional mileage until the present Fvllowin!! tile dinner, a song of ap-1 r >Ute 1~ now .over forty miles. pi·e,,_·iation. vritten by Mrs. Field. was '1 F or :2:2 years :\lrs. Field was his sub1.::. lwnon ,z State Auxiliary Presiu· lint devoted tile greater por• r. ).Jihlr l Burbridge. of Kew Em. i n of her time to tile successful bu presented ::\lrs. Bur- ;.. na::ement of their fine farm which =r whieh w.. ;; purchased by :\Ir. and :. , ju,t west of · Shelby village. Fieltl wLile on their trip south 1 >lr. and :\lrs. Field expect to ieave wiuer. In thanking the' tt,morrow to spend the winter in Cali• 11 )Ir, Burbridge closed her re- fornia. Tiley will go by tne southern , I.· , yu.!! "Sile hoped she would route and expect to arrive in Dallas, be ab I:' to perform her clutie~ , Texas in time to visit the Texas Cen• that the Auxiliary tennial exposition which is now in r :.Ht ,;e occasion to re!!r .. t progress. 11 elected as their ~t, rc, ! • "llded by Anna Allen , . s one of the . ·l of Hart read hi;; l·,Benefits of Democracy. ,la.res to the ~ it is acco r.: .... she _.,,iously won first prize n of - - ·_ . • . __ ..\. ri n.--m at the county YF,Y 1 -,h e casting ~ ·prnent .\1:xili: ry e---, y contest. Short ta !ks ILte e e v ators - -- - to air c ush.~ . noise Wel'P g-inm lo.,- l'ustmaster Rex R. Ru~·- rectly to the _ • . h i al of :--belhy and :\Iildred Burbridge. i w hich they · eyor tn t e p.-ess room, ~ )Ir. and :\lrs. Arthur Squires of P ent-! -~-ed. !water entertained ,Yith ,iolin-piano selN,tiorn,. _Tht- proi::1:a~1 _was in ;lrnrge J • e partment is j equ1r of )l~·s. _sta~ley (,'.'lffm of Shel!Jy, 1•rk with the - . ices,· and all (: ---.a.durn .'unem::anrnatl ll d1:ur.nan. V for severe - ~ . The next 1_ c>e v-ill be held Sun- l f '"-e' or the ernerg - ' ~- acctda~· ..June :'lo.• t J ;•1rney Park in :::haracter O ,,. m ent is a !au: :; ::~ et-Hart. At thi, ti r ... Jeral Emplo~·- ~fifty-- two of ~-•-::-· I els __ _ ees _Emerg·em·,· •.\- · •i ,n will be ?r- nconvenient _ -· WOO en pa "- • • a gamzed. All , tllity post off1c-e . - ::er of back yarcs :;- 2.. !"lie emploreeR a1. l are eligible to portance tn _. . •I C _: _ -- f join and are ~ attend this i'fe plates, to --'"-Y ts specta me --• meeting. At <x . pot-luck din- ~ ner will be , lia tely followed b~r a I -•ir.g. A large attendance i- ran _ .. ;' - .i i . f �HO~ORS SCHOFIELD WHO RECENTLY RETIRED AS HART CARRIER - - -Gets ~fast€r's - About 29 members and four guests .attended the Oceana County Rural Letter Carriers Association and LaThe summer _graduation exercise~ of clies' Auxiliary meeting held Sunday th e Colo rad o :-,ate College of Educa€Vening, April 21, at the home of Mr. tion, Greele:,. Colorado, took plaee .and Mrs. Frank Hurnie, honoring Thn:·sday e,eni, g- ·Aug. 10. The cereCharles T. Sebo.field who retired on ; monies were heltl in the outdoor GarMarch 30 after serYing 20 years out 1 ~en Th:atre whic:h setting gave added of Hart. tmpressIYeness a11rl beauty to the <!onA swiss steak d1·uue1· · dl vocation of the faculty graduates, was enJoye rel· t· . d f . • at 6 :00 p. m. The dining table was a n es an ne~ds. C(;'nterecl with a huge white cake dee- ~ Among th e candidates to receiYe the urated in red. white and blue with I d~gr_tes conferred upon ~hem by the the top icing iu the form and color of pieside~t, Dr. Ge(Jrge 1V11lard Frasier, the American flag. The cake was lat-~ ·• was .:IIiss Charlotte Field, daughter of er cut and sen·ed by Mr. Schofield in : :1Ir. a~1, .:lfi:s. Anton_ T. Field, of Shel.a most efficient manner. Small indi- by. :ui:s,, Field rt'f'en-ed the degree of Yidual tables carried out the red, ,l\faS t er of Arts in Rpanish. Her moth·white and blue color scheme with ;I er, Mrs. A. T. Field. was present, as Americ,rn flag fa Yors. I Mr. Hchotield was presented with a 1,ocket knife by the Association and AuxiliaQ·, which has been their cusfom "ith all retired Oceana county rural letter carriers. The presentation spee<!h was made by l\fildred Burhridge of Xew Era, State Auxilia ry President. .:\Ir. Schofield responded by I sa;,ing he thought the group one of · ··the best." Following the dinner, two separatEJ husiness meetings were held. Charles Schofield was elected as delegate by ihe Rural Letter Carriers Association ,to the state convention to be held at Chebonrnn. July 22-23-24; alternate, Stanley. Griffin of Shelby. Deleg, t, s selected to represent the Auxiliar,\· include Mrs. Charles Schofield, Harr. and Crystal Weldon of • Mears. Alternates, Mrs. Stanley Grifnn, Shelb~·. · i.J .:IIrs. Louis Stevens, Hart. Mrs. Burbriu;e gaye a sllort talk to .rn.-;s Charlotte . Fiel!l the Auxiliary. stressing the necessil>' of the member,; paying q.ues promptly, _fr Jnc1 .:\Ir~. F. D. Shaclm•ll of [ meeting regularly and each and en,ry Ca, R ·k. Colo .. with whom )fo,s mie _working toward the betterment f Fi made her home during her six / <the A~~uc-iation. ar, of reaching in that state. The next meeting rn.11 be a dinner )Ii,;: Field was ·graduated from the , 11nd .. white elephanr·· ,ale. held Wed• 'helby high school with the cla ,s of nesclay e,·ening. :\ y ::?-! at the mm. and from the Unfrersity f :'IIichof Mr. and :'IIrs. _.\. T. Field of i~ in 1'12,5 with the degre,, f B ehet,y. Assisting cou..c..~--= 1 f Ar,. She attended al~ ·h,e l"niHiddenrn, :'IIrs. L. f Chicago in 193:!. ! i ~ ,o~llld Crystal ·weld - ,ice work. in Chic.. ,, con:attendance is anti l'·ith her studies. ~lrs. A. T. Field .e returning to She'.·,v GrcelP?, Colo., where , • nd Charlotte speL I COllllllPllCement L..tonntaius at Este,- P State Teacher~' F'e:d plans to restime _ )lb,- Charlotte Field r :.l'r of Spanish in Ma, 1er·,- degree in Spar.· her high scbool ~r :1Ir,. A. T. Ffeld an , .... where she has ' J yea rs. Previous -:tion she taught th - ne and Ishpeming. r I - ,._ OPENS ADDRESS . hower Pens Prayer �r:~SHMAN W1N •'-r'l LA Y C ON EST ~~e freshman ~ook top ho~_rs in the co~:est of the intercl2.ss plc:.:·s _ resented ::t the ?r·..:..:.: ·.r:.le School Wednesd25~t. "Fnther 1 s Day C!'"'." r:.s :.b-. ly pof'trc1.yed b~- :~ :::-.=.een Crc-.inj Bernarc:. ?c:...:..e.:-c., Atha · J ane Ha:-u :::, .;oe Se lan, Jimm~ ~:~.=.ey, Barbc1ra Jean G::.;..bs =-.aVeda Binkly a'1d,=!'.::::.a .:erui·· Hasse, Their di:ec::.or T<'.s Miss Chc1rlot~e :::.e:d~ Miss Fi:o_:. s_ e::tl:ier vacation:::. ·------------------· - -· ' ----- ------- ~=- OH THESE TT:ECII'JRS J Sk:rk~b(1.un 1 s classes really kh0w her? In ca[c night sone: do.y like to "polish (:.!_)pj_cs" :1 she likes a T- bone strJok -~m::l pL. :,ple with a sense of hU!:lor. Although Ilrs. Stnrkcbc.un hc1s trr.veled a ?Cat deal in the tJnitec1 St-'ltcs , · she; likes her hone stnte , . Colorac:o, best . She enjoys tcnchin::- but prefurs tee.chine Hoce Ee ., especially the f'.)od unit~ ():c;turally she still like;;s coc~dng;she!s only b1:..en nar ried since Xnas .) 1 Src s fond of fancy W'.)rk c•nd drivin&; c::,r, th u2;l1 we hope sho doesn I t try b-: th )f then .::t once, bec2use we I d hL:.te to l:Jsc.v such an efficient teacher. H0w ;·,,:my of :nu in :"rs. 1 y. Col., arrived last n-eek to ,pend 1 !Jree ·weeks at the h m~ of her parent... )Ir. and )lrs. A. T . FiE'ld . hE>fore r.-turning to her teaching Ju•i,o, at Castle Rock. ,LColorado. • Lf J , -.:nn1n1 cr. : ... )fr,_ f,,r G1.11 ;iJlcl ; 1!{ ',·Pptf'tl :l in tl!P :ur. ;llJtl d:1 n.::·lJtf'r. 1f -- Frida.,· tn - ,so CH~_----':l _'- )Ir. ;ti clnng-lltf•r. home If y c)u !-:ear the s oft high n:1tes of a flute playing "Liste:1 tc the Hocking 11 3ird issuini3 fr .:-.2 t '.le fresrux,n r o,Jm, 1 : ·::m 11 kn0w · 'iss Field is just t::i.king a little vacc.ti -::!'"'. fr...,n schoolte c.ching for ne of her fc_,·'.):-ite· p<' stir.1es . I-:usic is ~0 rLoinl.y r.e:- ~ .:-bby, ns she c.lsc ph.ys '·.s pfrno 2-":.'. :Jicc;)lo . Lr.tin , p.::rc-atJ sc1.lad, baseball, Colo·c· :0, playin:: ::iridge , t ravelin r;· , drivins~ c_eF-shd like s all tbese t~.inf;s , -':..::.:o, ~~: 1ugh pr·Jbabl·- :-!:Y: jus t in th:-·t orc~er. :::he likes t o :e:-.c:-: sc:·:~,01_ ( if the pe 1ole urc nice) , ;:;.r.. ... s::s ::'..i:-::es bEst ,::if all -;:.::, 1:,e cich Latin. .:..:.:..~:s ?::.e-'-d I s hone tovm is hclbv 2.:icl1i:::--::::. 1 :u EARLY ,OON'ffilBUTORS Fi<>l1l a12rl Charl ot· ei-f'n in!! in Lon.!! R~ T n.-,rfa v - -=~ at ,Long .BE' thp,y visite Payne and! )Iexico, ,a nd and 1Lowell. : ::;;e ·pncJerl Ea,Tt>mrle \YhP '~itors, Jl• " 'T"11e:, also "-innP:, hr "!"hth Poe '" -me. :i~. w,, ~,i~ enjoyil,.: ' b{)O] rlntiP, c.5~__ ' ...!.mong the early contnibutors to - t: } 1952 Red Dross call4)aign in Oc-e 1 county were A. J. Rankin, who wi _ 1 :.Urs. Rankin is r'W.intering in ~Petersburg, Fla.; and Mrs . .A.boo Fie d w-hv with her daughter Charlotte S ;;pending the -w inter months in Long Beach, Calif. lli. Rankin bras alway_ supported this organiziati<Jn and in pa t rears - . rrntN in has aeted, as one of its .ocai chairthP1· at- I. men. The Red Or<JSS ::lt',e!' failed to 'I •J1p ..\ k,Jn1· I I be inct_uded i~. ~::.. .Fie d's many •norerl n~ / I COmmtlnity aJCt1V1Jties ;.n • e county, _'llf'. rit:,. , I Although bobh the.se donors spend · 11 a:,np . / considera/ble time in tb.e S<Juth and ~!l. west, i,t is m<Jst grad..."ying to know . Kinnp~· , / they are still intere.s:ed in seeing their l:.!e n-)i~ home county reach !-- ,. l in the an_ 111 her · nual Red Or<Jss fund ' :\fr~./' I ~~~==--------:==~; I1 , 1 �SHELBY PIONEERS .Q. Carl Quinsy over near Ferry. is for" Royal, with an editor's fame, Composed and read by Ralph C. KidLong he has fought in the newsder at Shelby, i\Iich., June 29, 1920 paper game. S was for Shirts with a store in his care. _ '°''hen a man goes forth from early scenes T was Tom Toner and also Frank Thayer. In other lands to roam, Frank Thayer is a man I can never · No matter where, nor how long gone,, forget, He always thinks of home. R Bnt when he's gone for many years And then retums at last He is doomed to ·clisappointment, Shattered dreams recall the past. r,e had ·these ,ery dreams myself Since I",e began to roam, / Saw just scenes on m, return 1To my Oceana home. But twenty-six years is all too long To leai-e one's natiYe shore, Some friends forget, and some are gone, Gone-to sleep fore,·er more. 1 I am going to name by alphabet Some old-time Pioneers That once I knew in Shelby, Ferry, Blackberry Ridge and )'[ears. And twenty-six years ha,e passed away Since I knew those I name today. A coming first in the alphabet )leans the war-time Snare Drummer. Ralp_h Frank Ames. B is Barnum the barber, I ahvays called him Jim. ·way oi-er in Claybanks I first knew him. C for Churchill and Critchett and Coni-erse also, Yes and Fred Chalker, in that wreck ·1ong ago. D for Da Yey and Demmon, as well as Doucette. Joe is still here and selling meat yet. E is for Esteppe and Elliott, too. F is for Ferris, two brothers I knew. G is for Getty. with the grist mill for years, nox STR.~ "GE FO \ IS FOUND For no truer friend has a man ever IX THE D . .-\RE.! OF met. ~ IL L!KE U is for urtel, and also Unruh. V is for Yan1Vinkle and Van.Arman,! - u ,er '.u!ke dune too. e con.firmed ful. W 1Yaters, but let me recallTh e fragile glass That letter once u..vre for a true. / · ity at home and friend to a 11. th e dunes:. A railroad concl•1<:t( r on the run who , , then. don't '" in All old Pioneer~ will remember places ID !!' ha s struck the Dick 1Vren. barren .. · h e dunes and the X was a cros:-:. or ·J<'clal, or gem, / intense the sand into a 1Yoru by Da,e F.11.:ka rds, who own- hollow g, They range in size eel the P. )l. I from she. • any larger than Y is for Young-. '"'·h., ~till runs a store. : a soda f w . to huge ones, Z )Ierrit Zazit t ~. n old friend of yore. j half the .. n 's wrist that may be · feet in length. Xow _twenty-six years ha, e r olled out" They ar<> -- .:,ugh, that it is of sigh t ·are to re than a foot Since I kn ew t!Je men I ha,e n a med n lengr . c.1king it in the here tonight. _ rocess. Auel for thb , · 1,le s tory I don ·t look I Proper :.. fulgurite huntfor cheer~. ring is tc. · h e dunes after Shelby"s a ll rL t. cheer the Old Pio-; 1 m elect d look for the ' igus. ra e found in the /''valleys' . ' a nd the _sand + Q C • around · e1r or discolorOU!"' ec1 by tl. ks brown. Some fc und protrudC~rrespondent ing f ron.. en the wind -c ~--0. I. Gregg, has s wep ·e Coller~ landscape ! - from then. ed a t ·r of the fll,• ; ,....----==-----....;;====- - ~ -.,. . L.~ !or 40 JandscapEaster ::n Hart and vi- I I l 40 Take Landscape _.. · T o~ ceana o. 1 - ~ Hawley Nurscc:: •inued toward s ops to examine an , caping activities, ., farms of Willard esse Davis and \Vill Meyers. ? o hlc~ lun ch was served And Ira Gifford of the first Pioat Sil ver ::..a;,;e st ate park. 1neers. In :-" afternoon Mr. Gre~ :: H is for Hunter -A P ioneer stock. 4 I is for Ote Irbh. · h Ferry called conduc e a shrubbery identit'. · tion c n est. Mrs. C. E. K --_. Doc. won i..1s· and Mrs. A. T. :" J is for Johnston, g cartoons I se co a a: d. The tour con and shoes, I \.-ith a · .s..r of the Kuhne fo. He is bound to Le vus. that son I pl Arbor Dells, E of old Hugh's. -:n, the America!". .: 0n at Stony La· K is for Kelly, wiL the Sundell far:r L for La Valle, an -ents were served. M for McMillan, y"'°" 'tis true, For my girl-wife. ~ a :\IcMillan, too. X is for Near, good f _ East. west or south. way~ find Nears. 0 i · Odell. a political ,· : Down there at Lansi::.: shines afar. P Pittenger, Powers, P Perry. _ • ' The word ·· ~·er·· comes from the Ano . "Eostre'· God · • o · Light. or Spring, who; · was celebrate in . priJ. The name of the f - · Gree . French. Italian. and other languages. 1.5 from the Hehr -p - :·_ meaning "Passover · The first Chr· - · anted to connect Eas the Passover. r c,f the day; while wanted it to fa a: . because Christ ar the first daY Easter now comes first Sunda,: a moon on or after . 21st. , - to DR. W. J. THO �ERSTO _THER IN A J INTPARTY ACULL :'I.AMES OFFICERS .\T . BIBER MEETING (I HELD IN HART '-,t :\Ir . AT THE B AYS ID E I'll n ever stand by Galilee, afar, Nor ling er on J udean hills, No r raise my ey es to Leba n on , v he re towe ring cedars are. But, I hare een Thy bea uty, he r e; A cro ss th i gleaming sap p hire B ay My eyes hare ee n t hese fi r-clad hil!s A nd kn own T hy holy P resen ce n ea r. . SU1IM E R I MMORTALITY ( On seeing Lady's Slipp ers ) T o me you' r e a ll of beauty I ask of this, our earth. , ,Vit hout you Jun e could n e ve r be A sig n of s um me r. Y ou ' r e s ilent fo otfalls in th e wood Of God 's own wande ring; Sym bol of all ea rthly good, My p led ge of life e t e rnal! Shelby was ent of the Ladies' AuxiTO A CARDIXAL FLOWER ·eana Rural Letter Carrier. ion at a joint business S ummer ha n o t gone ting at the Stevens HoT H E WI N D As long on "'ednesday evening, The wind's a broom r officers elected were : As on e br igh t fl a me . tevens, Hart, vice presiTha t s weeps th e room Of y our red t o rch I see : L;nna n Flor;,. Shelby,._ secOf God 's g r eat out-of-doors . The golden blooms of fall n•r. :md :IIn;. Frank Rm-:.' Aren' all p · blicity chairman. iIJrocation. !!h-en by Ford l'i'hile you bla ze fo rth _ Fry. stat committeeman of Fremont. TO K N O W SUM MER 1 A um.me r· ign t o me : carrier,. ruhers of the auxili ~·y and guests w I h ea r sp rin g with s inging birds; F or. in you r crimson bloom sen-ed a ehicken dinner. Ballowe culors were c·arried out in I f eel winte r in wind a nd snow ; I r I table d • tions a11d covers laid for I s ee fall in fl a ming lea ves,30, Bu t, su mmer 's hard t o know. I Stat., A 1x.lli..'lry Pre,-ident. :\frs. Jack Burbrid ~ . _·en· Era, acted as toastYet, wh en I sme ll th e clover flo we r, 1mistre~-- The >'alute and pledge to the Tha t for me's the day, / fl ag wa - led by Oceana County Auxi- f \\'he n s pri ng is surely ove r hour. 1 liary P bidenr. Cry1<tr:l T'i'eldon,. And umm er's h e r e to s tay ! · :\!ear,-. f I wed by t"" seie, tions sung· mpo,ed of B hhie Kokx. indal.- and Gene Purely, ac- < compani at he_ piano hy Miss Ste- ,1 Ry MARGARET DRAKE E LLIOTT , phanie R, Han ·C'hool rnusie _ t achier. lli R,zuar al: entertained 1 J-l ember of College Facult!J with I - accompanied by Gene :r the lflte'.:"' )Ir-. J. ,v. Chase, in a mo-.:t pleastmiry o-in:?ing includro hisrory al.--e::.:y ga,e an excellent talk w!Jich re .lre )fany Flags in unkno -.:oon be forgotten. :-urely - and Goo Ble,s America. ans .zhtf' can so profitably 1.,e , I~ ere present: all '!Ur Fves and if they o F rtl Fry, :\Ir. and Mrs. o . J ow much better our commn re1~ont: '.\Ir. and Mrs. -as ey free ic. will he. -ml: lfr. and Mrs. bsc W ing so ideal the I. '.\Ir,. A. T. Field, who by her. u ~·•·otn•illp: Ur. and SU :1:>ers he park instead ! ·ul! efforts, has done such a wonder! , rd,. Grunt: :.\Ir. nu<! this ---~ess inv the _ ~re between 50 work in the county in connection · h and ~al. ~e vv 60 pn-resentatives f:- · m tl1e tuberculosis and health w rk f. ~ cold Hare a zt'lve a very interesting talk concernl\fr. e .... umbPt' inz the Crippled Children·:; c i .c.\_ which are being held. It can we be , aid of :\frs. Field that "we may forzec things she says here, hut we can alue of organiza- . rt program ne,er forget what she ha- clone." :\Iiss Docia Griswold vf Hart ga,e 1 December meet- rcu - - --,cially for- i two readings which were exceptionalan d held ,ved, e of Hes- , ly good and furnished m :unu~e11. at Shelby. A ~ :'.Iiss Heu- ~I ment. ill be served at graduated I A short business m was held fte r which the •ratory of and it was voted t,:, the fall · !Je home of M.r. _.,. accom- meeting, which is tv · or,, for a social -~less to on Oct. 28. lfrs. Jack Burthrilled The ladies, aga.y - g host and hostid1 she where delicious the Christma. -ied at , were served. II members will ~. 1 As tha' gne•· bring a gift homes this was Y· able day. T I �"The Night Before' Christmas" Over a century ago the poem "The Night Before Christmas" was written by Dr. Clement Moore for his two little daughters. This delightful Christmas classic was originally entitled "A Visit From St. Nicholas." It first appeared in print in 1823, just a year after it had been written. But it was not written for publication. It was printed without the knowledge and consent of its au- h thor. The success of the poem, however, was almost instantaneous. It has steadily grown until now it has be- ~ come the _property of all children and dominates at Christmas time. The charm of the verse is not in its l composition, but in the sentiment ,..a nd c in the cheery holiday briskness that animates it from beginning to end. It recites the Santa Claus legend with a ; simplicity and directness that are con- 1 vincing tq_ the wondering child. Despite the fact tfrat it is only a charming little jingle, it is a story, perfect in form, J and has added color and character to i the American Christmas. Every boy , and girl should memorize this poem. It will be just the thing if you are called ; on to recite at a Christmas party. The words are: The �115. ,Yhen the ]'lag is in such a con11ition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for di.splay it should not be cast aside or used in any way that might be ,ie1Terl as disrespectful to the national colors, but should be destroyed a:- a whole, privately, preferably by _ 1~·hen the Flag of the l:nited The rules herein quoted are taken ~t:- ·.,, i~ displayed in a manner 0U1er burning or by some other method in harroony with the reverence and rerhuu y beinr; flown from a staff it om the Americanism pamphlet published by the - ·ational Commission of should be displayed flat, whether in- spect we owe to the emblem representing our country. t e American Legion : . do(lr, or out. "'hen displayed eitlwr horizontally or vertically agarn~t a What Should Not Do to be What. Wo Should Do wall. <ho uuion shm,ld be UPP<'=o L l L Do ,otWe J>eemlt di,,~pect 1. The Flag should be displayed and to the Flag's own right, i. e., to ,-lwwn to the Flag of the United States. 1Jy from suurise to sunset, or between the ob,er,er's left: When displayed 2. Do not dip the Flag of the Uni''lCh hours as may be des1gnated by in a window it should be displayed the red ,:rates to any person or any thing. roper authority. It should be_ dis- same way. that is, with the union ?r The regimental color, state flag, or•layed on national and state holr?ays: blue field to the left of the observer rn g-anization or institutional flag will ren,tnd on historic and special occas10ns .. the street. When festoons, rosettes, or , der this honor. The Flag should al~ays be hoisted draping,: of blue, white and red are 3. Do not display the Fla,g of the I · <iskly and lowmd slowly and ce,•, .. desin,1, 1,,mting should be Used but United Stat~ upon a staff above the THE FLAG ! HOW TO DISPLA y IT I I mon!ouOy. ! aem the Flag. flag of ,ay 0th.,. nation. The two 2. When caccted ia a pcocessloo 9. When displayed ovec the middler should be flown nt the same height vith another flag or flags, the Fln.g 0of of the street, as between buildings, the /i from separate staffs. the rntted St;,tes shm,I• "" '"'"' ,• Flag of tho United States shou!; ho,' 4. Do ,ot display any othe, flag <he maccbfog eight. L e.,. the F!as' suspended vectica!Jy with tl,e unirn to, abo,·e o,· to tl<e ,•ight of the Flag of own right. or when there 1s a l1_n~ of -the north in an east-and west street, the l:nited :--tates. othe,· flags !he Flog of the Lmted o, to tho east in a nocth-=d-oouth. 5. Do not let the Flag of the United States may I,,. in front of the eentec of sh,,.t States toueh the gcound tmtl In the that line. 10. When used on a speaker's plat-: v.·ater. 3. Whea displayed with anothec fl"g focm. the >'llig should be displ><yed r 6. Do not place any object o, em""i"'t a ,can 0-ma cs·ossed staff, the aOn·e and behlllil the speakec. It. hlem of '"' kind "" o, above the Flag Fla~ of the l"nitecl States should be should never be used to coYer the of the "Gnited States. I on the ,·ight. the Flag's ow,night aad speakec·, desk noc to d,·ape ovec the, 7. Do not use the >'llig as drapecy Its staff should be in front of the S!uff . front of the platfo,m. If flown fco'!' in any focm whatevec. Use bunting of of the other flaz. a i,taff it should be on the speakers blue, white and red. 4. When a anmhe, of flogsst ace c!ght a Do not fasten the Flag In oueh gmoped am! disploy~l from affs, 11. Whoa used in unveiling a statue. m,mnec a, will pe,·mtt it ro be eaai]s the Flag of the T:nited States should or monument. the Flag should not be torn. be in the centec o,· ut tho higb~t POiat alloued to fall LO the grnund bot should 9. Do not dcape tho Flag ove, the of the ,:coup. be cmiNI aloft to wave out, focming hoO<!, top ..<Ides o, back of a vehlde, o, Pe=ant;: 5.. When ~f states or cities or la ~brinctfre during the re- of a raiiroad train or boat. When the of fla~" soc1f't1es are flown on the mamder of thefeature ceremony. °' I ~ ~-~ -----J--------------------:-7 same halyard with the Flag of the -·. l"nited States. the Xational Flag should en fluirn at half mast, the ahrn.J·s be at the peak. When flown Flag b .tlr, ht,i---ted to the peak and fr()m adjacent staifs the Flag of the then luwered to the half staff position, l"nited States should be hoisted first. but before owering the Flag for the Xo. flag or pennant should be placed clav it is rai,efl a~ain to tile peak. On above or to the right of the Flag of the .'II~morial Day. )foy 30th. the Flag_ b l::-nited States. dis11layed at half ~raff from snnnse 6 _ When flags of two or more na- 4 until noon and at hful~_srti~ffnf~fv~s n;~~ tions are displayed they should be until sunset, for t e _,a o .. flmni from separate staffs of the same ethe Flag is the :-mybol of the hnng hei::ht and the flags should be approxi- Enation. mately equal size. (International us- • 13. ·when used to co,er a casket ~he • ::u for! lids the display of the flag: ?f 'Flag should be placed ,o that the umon nt> nation abo,e that of another rn .=is at the head and owr rhe left shouldtime of peace.) er. The Flag shoul . n ;: be lowered When th~ Flag is di,'l,li!ye<l from . into the grave nor al: w ro touch _!he 1 , ff rojecting horizontally or at au 1!!:round. The casket ~ Id be earned from the winclow sill. halrouy. or foot first. of lmilcling, the union f the Fla;;-f H. When the Fla,; i, d ::!:o clear to the hea f the >'taff church it should be fr , the Flag is at halt ' , on the congregation's rL :he clergyman. The . state flag, or other f. - ~ the left of the congre,. chancel, the Flag of tLe should be placed on • 1..Il'S right as he faces the c -- und other flags on his left. THE FLAG SHOULD BE DISPLAYED ON- Lincoln's Birthday-February 12th. "·a,h!n;,ton's Birthday - Februar~ 22nd. Jefferson Day-April 17th. Battle of Lexington (Patriots Day)AprU 19th, :\!others Day-Second Sunday in :\fay. Memorial Day-1\Iay 30th.* Flag Day-June 14th. Battle of Bunker Hill-June 17th. Independence Day--July 4th . LaFayette Day-September 6th. Constitution Day-September 171h· Paul Jones Day-September 23rd. Columbus Day-October 121h. Battle of Sarat'lga--Octoher 1;~ Surrender at Yorktown-Oct.. 19 th. Armistice Day-November 11th. *On Memorial Day the f)ag should fly at half staff from sunrise to nrm and full staff from noon to , e . �II Where,er she goes she will leave a _ host of friends and grateful acquaint-. ances who '"'"ish her well in an her undertakings in the years that lie ahead.~ r I ~C[ANA GOUNTY 1 NUA~E HE SIGNS ~> . I r.1..1- - / t .2. f." Mrs. Cooper Again~ I Heads Shelby L. L. C./, Frien,<ls oi ::mss Gertrude Zicknt Regret Her Leaving Miss Gertrude Zickert, the Oceana A.NNUAL :\IEETI. 'G TUESDAYj county nurse, has sent in her resigna- : COMPLETED FORTY-ONE YEARS / tion to the county clerk to take effect OF l'SEFUL EXISTENCE r September 1. This will cause genui~e j regret among the friends and authorrAnother ycnr ha'-' pa,,ed and com-! ties who were in close touch _w_ith 11Jeted the c:n:le of forr.,·-one ;;;uccess-! nurse relief work, fully recogmzmg , fnl. vears of the Lnrtie" J.iternry club.;· the incomparable work be!n~ consci- ' o{u· tmexcelletl Pre"ideut. :Urs. entiously done as the statistical rec- _C'ooper. de;;;ene• e,pi ,-in! credit for· ords indicate. . her ;;;upenisiou of ,,nr dub work. Our[ Miss Zicker_t has had th~ technical 11 rograrns whieh in<'luded woman•s k_nowledge ga1~ed by splendid schol~s- activitie;.:. com1mmiry h~~lth, natme 1, tic and practical work done durr_ng r stud.,, Indian lure. 1iol!tics. govern-11 her training in Chicago. Also the m- , mrnt. economie~. ,\Jenee. inventions, valuable experimental knowledg~ ~c- Jii(•rntnre. rlrmna m,rl mu;;;ic. have bcenl} quired by years of. devoted: untirmg 11 rsprcially intere,ting and instructive. i work in her profess10n. This was re- - Our clnh g-ave fh·e rlollars and toys1l inforced by a real love for her chosen · for the chri;.:tmn" 1,oxel<. work. TIJe prog-ram committt'e will phn, Her zeal in promoting health, stim- [ !<ome other kinrl of entertainmt'nt in ulated by a real affection for all chil- plnce of g-entlemen·;; r,·t'ning. ! dren, and the seeds of healthful living I Mi,:s Clo<lia J olrn,:on. county nurse,') implanted in many a child's _mind dur- , n·as present anrl explaine(l the making r ing the last few years will be the l of the :\Jaternity kit". A list of the'le means of stronger men and women in 1 will he mnrle h~- c-Inh members for the/ F lmYe1 in the nan nied ,Yall Icounties~ numbers o; ca:.es. . 1 Shelby doctor~. . I J pluck~• t · tu t of the c_ran1,ic--; _ The Little Mothers League, which I '!.'he annual merting waR held m ,1 Hold Y OU ,ere, - J t and all, 111 my Han _ ·1s a course . f h · t ht . l , I· o ome nursmg aug m the spaciouR homE' of l\[r~ V. ". ,JE'n• ;. L;ttle i er. but if I could urider_a comprehensive manner to younger i sen. l\Irs. Ahel White nnrl lier daugh- j' _girls, and illustrated fully by practi- f trr. l\Irs. Dora Stile~. who is visiting_; \t\' hat Y O . z re. ;: t and all, and Ali in a cal demonstrations, was one of the herP. were guest,: of the club. ifine things accomplished. 1 The officers for the year are as fol-,: I should k i ,- \\ ha t God and man is. -Ten. Following closely the routine as out- / Jows: President. l\Ir". Y. E. Cooper; · -~-----;::::--. lined by the S~ate B_oard of H~alth, 1 first vice-prr,:ident. l\Ir~. v. w ..Jrn-/ Q. Please descn e the Pamted the the report, which ,nll be publ!shed J ,:en: seconcl vice-pre,:ident. l\-£r,:. G. T,. , Desert. I. E. . . . i to next week, it is not difficult to see in ·Runner· secretary l\Irs. Roy Bearss: ' A. The Pair.•eo. Desert is ~n figures that the health work in Oceana,: Treasur~r, l\frs. c_' E. Getty; .Journal- reai_~pl~te1t.:.~ ~~gn~o,~t~;\!~~~ cou:11ty has_ included_ a large am_ount ist, ::\Irs. S. W. Griffin;_ Librnrian. l\fr,:_ fr~~ th!n t~~ ~{ ~te :\Iarble Canof mstruct1ve, practical and samtary ,Y. D. Adams; exe,ent1ve> board, l\In-'. von of the Co:orc.do river south- t of Ihealth promotion. l A. A. Lewis. l\Irs. Ella Kellogg, l\Ir". eastward along ·r.e east side of the But back in the shadow of reticent ~ Muir Dickie: program committee. l\Ir~. the Little Colorado for about 10~ personality•, one must examine much Cc. s. Harrison. l\Ir;::. c. B. Tuckrr. l\Ir~. miles. The de.:_er ue- at a? ~l:_I· me! more closely to find the hundreds of H.K. Rornl. l\Irs Lillian Tower: civic>. t~de of abouk 5000 1:: e_. IT~. ,_a':'t d · • :\Irs. C. E. Ge~,v. ~ shales areas of ·-. - 1• exhibi;: na:,s1ca ie services re:11dered. by p~rsonal la.b or, l ).frs A. J.· :rRankrn. androesands•m:e-. the, the many llttle thmgs gr.en matenal-, ).Irs. C'. B. Tucker, Mrs. ?- J. Wmt~. great variety o:' co I) - bcluding ly, the early and late hours aside from We wi;;;h to thank thr Ocraua Heralrl red, pink, purp e, ocoal·e lav- W O I regular working. schedule, the disa- for its ronrtesy and valuable-yu blidry.~ ender, pale gree .::- d gra:·, ven greeable tasks, m unwholesome at- -::\Irs. A. T. Field .•Tournah-t. whence the name pau ed. 1 mospheres and in homes where ignor- -=:: uuur ieve-..---------rne paper 1::, ui 1 • Q. bananas c. -~ ce of/tout 1 ance and indolence and sometimes k . v1tamms. S. K. B. for helpless sickness pre.ail. These cir- 1an~power. Low true s recei~e A. Bananas con·~ A : ' cumstances have never daunted her them along supply tracks \\ hich B and C, · our spirit, nor has her hean (or nerve) eels which supplement the p:ess units. failed here. There are many homes in the county that will te a bener abiding place for the little -0::::e.,, who !iYe there, and many a .. y a-1 girl will be swinging along to~a. =.ea!thy maturity because of her co_?-~ in·erest ;nd helpful advice. Zickert will take, possibily, a . "' cation before resuming th., ·.«king on advanced course work. I~ 1~ 0 l _Ari �Cornerstone of Shelby's New Church • ------'------~ . Was Laid By Representative Congregational Clergymen Last Sunday. Upper (left to right)-Rev. Stephen Va ughan, the pastor o ~e oh u rch; Rev. C. O. Grieshaber, Grand Rap ids ; Rev. J. Showerman, pastor of the Met hod ist Episcop~ : urch, Shelby; Rev. A. Hadden, Muskegon, Lower left-Mrs. Sophia Swingle, a member s ince 1876, and $. E. B. Gaylord, a member since 1871, ass isted the pastor in laying the cornerstone. Center--O, Fleming, c - member and chairman of the building com ittee, Right-Rev. Vaughan and the stone. SHELBY, Aug. 8.-The congrega tion of the local Congregational church rejoiced h ere las! Su:1day w hen the corne1·stone of t he new $1 5,000 church was laid . Iany v eteran members of t he. cburch w ere present a nd the impressive cere:: T he church W c..S in 1864 a nd its flrses hi p was erected i-: building is to be "- �:\[rs. A. T . Fi elds, o f Oceana county, tel ls of some o f th e ca ses that have bee n DRIVE PLANNED ON Tf!JTBERCULOSIS H OU ) CH ES'L' CLINIC AT SHELRY 'l'Hl":R SUAY ~~~1~1~~ do/ ~11~e P:~~11:~~~~li~/I;;;~_nt "8nti} i a 1!a:~l~a~~~i~e1~~~~~sdsa~~lbj~~~ill7~1~ 11 th e most pitiful ca ses," she says, "was fr om 1 to 4 : 30 P. :\I. when the staff a yo ung mother, 28 years of ag e, w ith - --of the Cnunr,· _.\ m i-T ub erc ul osis Sothr ee small childr en. H er exam ina ti on F ree ('lw st Clinic to lie Held in Sh el- ci et)· will use it for a free c linic for revea led ac tive pulmonary tub erculosis by on T h ur,day, J[ay 4th. examination of t he chest . wi th sa natorium care imp era tiv e. We - - -All perrn ns who fee l unr easonabl y hav e her application in fo r Howell and To r each tuberc ul osis at its sou rce ti red . haYe lost ,,:eight or a ppetite, whil e she waits the commi ttee are putting t he Oceana Co u nt,· ·Feder ation of ,Vo- a nd especially those who ha,·e co ntact up t emporary quart ers and the childr en men's Ciubs, coo.perating with the with tubercul osis in the family are ar e a lready tak en car e of in ot her ho me s. :\Iichigan Tu berculosis As sociation , u rged , _o _ha Ye a chest e:..:aminat ion. T hey ar e a ll undernourished, in a run - 1 will sponsor in :\Iay " campRign for Also a.,. or tbos_e who h2:d x -ra ys takdow n co ndit io n, and need wa t ching. the detec ti on of rnberc ulosis among en at_ Lu, cl!n:c la,r __:\ o,ember a nd An eleve n-yea r-old girl wa s fo und childr en. were IO nd lO oe posnn-e cases. whose moth er died ten yea rs ago of tub er"The finding s of lates t scien tific in~Irs. A. T. F ie!~. cul os is. T he child has pulmonar y tub e r- vestigation," says the Nation a l TubCo unty Chairman. culos is, a nd is in dire ne ed o f a tten ti o n. e rcu losis Association, '·have shown One ma n whose first wife di ed w ith tu - there is a condition to be found in 1 ber culosis a nd whose second wife now ha s childhood which is t he forer u nn er of chro nic pulmona ry tub erculosis, was over- tuberculosis in tne adult. It is a joyed to find that he him self a nd his two warning t hat there is a grave danger yo un g daug hters were all righ t. H e will of t he chi ld de,·elopin g the d isease wat ch th e children car~fully. . . later in life . These signs in many BY lS taff Corres~ onden/..,? T her e w ere eight. children 1;1. a f_a mtl_Y ca se s can be disc over ed by a t u berHart, Oct. 2.-- Fre;>c. ~2. :ions to begin th a t r ece t: tl y ca me ;nto our clime. f hetr culin skin test and a n X - ray of the ti1 f moth er di ed las t November o f tub ercu- chest,, e. all ~ork of the county's fight T · arramst tuoercular ln:ection, sponsor• \os is. here a re four boys, age_d l 3, ll, I T he campa ig n will be co nducted in ed by the coun ty Federation of Wom 9, 7. T he oldes t. boy show ed evidence of I Ocea n a co unty by sendin g litE>-,. atu r e en's clubs, are now un der way. en larged b ro nchial and tr adch eal glfa nd s. , on childhood t u beruclosis to · eve r y Miss Clod1a Johnso:1, county n urse, T 11e next t,Yo \\'ere_susyec t e cases o pu 1_- tea cher in town nd 1. . 1 h recently returned from Lan.sing :nth mon a ry tuberculosis. Th e yo unges t boy 1s . .· . a m a sc 0 01s, P_osters and llterature callmg a:--l>€n a suspicio us g la nd case. The oldes t of th e d1s t1ib u uon of ~0sters a nd h eal th t1on to the Yarious_ health practices · fa mil y a da ugh te r 19 is n ega tive. The talk s on t he s ubJects by ou r county 1n0~essary to 1:nmun:.zation. This ma - t you ng ~s t 5 is doub t fu l The fa m ily were nurse, lfiss Clod ia John so n . , tenal wa.s to haY_e been ciistributed under co~111 tv ca re during. practica ll y all the Vvith the consent of th e pa r en t s the 1to "tteacherf·s _r.tce0:1Qmg the ,monthly · t b 1· k' t t ·u b • b me mg o tne ceana Teacners ast im e of their moth er 's illnes s. U ntil she u erc u_ m s · m .es Wl . e given Y sociation at Ferry last nio-ht ~ bl ecahm el ill s!1e didd was hi ngs a nd£ w~lrk ~d fi11~ FM H k Bartletct, Sutpe n sntendt en_t of Worlt L11 ::ie 5"::Jools is "d;octly in JY t e 10ur m or er to k eep h er amt y m us egon oun Y a na orrnm , charge of ) tss J ohnson, while the iood and clot hing. a nd th e x-ray of t he chest will be heal th p;·ogE~" :.n its entirety is in Some of th e cases are hopef ul. One done by th e :\1ichigan Tuber culosis char~e _o: '.IIr.; __ A. T. F'ield, of Shelyoung man 1\' ho had tu berculosis in an ac - Associati on . by_, c11 ~ 1=:=::1':," c; :_1e committBe of ad• tiv e_ stage i.!.l 19_?3_ ~ e~~ d at th e There will be a free ch est cl in ic at mmist. a ,.::>_ 0 · .ne federa twn. cl1111c and sho\\·ed no sign s of his for mer- the :\fa sonic H all in Shel by Thursday. trouble. :\fay 4th, from 1 to 4 : 30 P. :\I. · One moth er \\'h o th ought she ha d hea rt This clinic ,,·ill be open to every trouble fo u nd that she had t ube rculosis. residen t in Oceana co unty a n d we esOn e child, 11, is pre-t uberc ul ous, a nd th e pecially urge that all contact cases other th ree child ren are und er-nourished. , a tten d th is cli nic . R emember t hese Thi s mot her ha d been t1:ying to help her clinics are finan ced by t h e sale of husba nd to pay for the tr hom e. vV hen T u berculosis Christmas Seals th ey fi rst mov ed in ther e we r e g reat ).frs. A. T . Field , · cracks betw ee n the boa rd s. When cold County Chairma n. wea th er cam e th ey put ta r pape r o n th e outsid e and the mo ther hung up old quil ts ~nd c~ rp ets on th e inside to ke ep ou t the icy , vmds. \ \T hen her bab y \\·as born she was obliged to g in up he r \\·ork. Soo a aft er she learn ed th at she had t uber culos is. T hese a re 011ly a ie,1· of the ma ny cas es that have been fou nd · hro ug h the cl ini cs held in Oceana cou nty. \\'e hop e to fin d th e 1'/i e sno1 c harl er;•rn in th e gloa111 i11g. ear ly ca ses a nd ha,·e them ta ken car e of in ord er tha t th ey may be cure d a nd th e :lnd busi/11 "ll lhe night cou nt y become mor e oa ie for those not Had been /, ,, ,nn fi e/ cl one/ // ir; l11rn 11 su ffer ing with the di se2 se. OCEANA BEGINS MAPPING FALL TB. CAMPAIGN J I j >- -= 1 0 >- C Wit h a .,·',nee dee p and ic h i t e. Er e1·11 pi,zr ff ore , ,. ·uo cl ear f or 1111 eo rl . - rig 0 11 t h e c/111 tree zrirl, prn rl . - L O\\' EU, - It w a s a decideg.ly u mq·.; e occasion , wi th a gala spirit orv{'n e ::·..:.:-:"iace a nd a funereal atmosphere :.:..::. ::.:::-:-,eath. Anyway, it demonstra!e-::. ::-_=. t the living are not always w::.;::. :-.:: ::.onor and that true worth a::::. : :i..: :h ful ser v ice are really apprec:c :.;;-::. : ~! of uo;. �HOME CARE SUCCESSFUL AFTER SANATORIUM COURSE With Properly Equipped Cottage, Northern Michigan Girl Finds Road to Recovery Through Course of Treatment Prescribed by State Sanatorium Officials. A little fresh air home, a miniature sanatorium was rec ently built where only one pa tie n't, Miss Genevieve Place, of Hes peria, is awaiting recove r y fro~ a n attack of tuberculosis which necessitated her leaving the school room, where she had be en teaching, last spring. H er private "camp" is located on h_er fath er's farm, just outside of_ Hesp eria, right in the dooryard of th~1~ country home. There she has been hv1ng alone since her retu rn from the state sanatorium. (Being the true story of two lives partly spent '.n ?ceana county a~ reveal~d ~hrough :lie work of Raymond For!!yth, field worker for the Michigan Tuberculosis Assoc1at10n, durmg a recent lecture tour of that county.) Two tiny stars arose_ above the .horizon • one flickered br'1efly and d1sappear~d, the other still lingers in a clouded sky. The wonderland into which Alice Kerchenba.uer had come with her twin sister was full of all that goes to make little children happy and h ealthy and her little star shone with all th e radiance of babyhood, lighting th e way for the patient mot her. was twenty-seven years ago that That She was five years old then when the limb was cut off and she weighed nearly 50 po und s. She is 27 years old today 2nd she weighs about the same. Just as she was then she is today, a little girl who li es in a little fresh air bed on an open porch beside her mother's home or humps herself into a tiring postu re on her bed while she daubs little "pictures" like other small children paint or works fancy work.away at h er crocheting a nd 11"tre, she really can do fancy work, a lMi ss Place spent about three mon_ths the gates to this wonderland o_p.e,,.etl for thoug l, h er little fingers are curled and at the state sanatorium at I:Iow_ell, 11n- 1 little Alice. For five years she went about svei: as bent from the dread disease that has held m edia tely following her exam1nat10n la st her cap tive a ll these years. spring, where she. followed closely the you· and I, enjoying_ a ll the good t~i.ngs that children find 111 a healthy liv111g. A wonderland ; where is the wond er methods employed 111 treatment of ~ub_er- She could play and romp to her heart's land in a life like that? culosis a s applied in her case. Fmdmg vVhy the mother's love and th e li ttle h erself on the road to recovery_ under content and she had all th e fresh air sphere in which she goes about fro m sanatorium care, sh e arranged with her and wholesome foods that a child should father to have a little "private ~anator- hav e. day to day and night to night, watc hing And then one day, the fir st cloud in her over and hopi ng for her only child: that ium" buil t in the dooryard of t_heir ho_me littl e world began to ga th er. is a wonderland always an d the only· wher e sh e could apply the mstruction She was drinking fresh milk from a kind of wonde rlan d that Alice knows. she ha d gained and nurse herself back to neighbor's herd. It was given her beTh ere is no spacious mansion with all no rma l health. . that goes to make it easy to care for the Her little "camp" has three open si~es, cause, as a growing child, she should sick and suffer ing. Instead, the Kerchenequi pped with drop doors_ for P.rotect10n have cows' milk an d plenty of it, her ba uer home is located in a part of Michin ca se of storm. It has its samtary cot, parents had been told. Like many anoth er romping youngster iga \\'he re livings are none too eas ily , a lou nging chair, a table and a han_imock, obta :ne d an d the only income f.:)r Alice a set o f scales and n ecessary equipment Alice compla in ed, one day, that she had bumped her kn ee. It grew very painful a d her mothe r is the little bit th e mother for tr eati ng ·her case. . . an d continued to ge t worse and worse can ge t fr om the light sand farm of 40 It is t he scales that Genevieve 1s par- and finally a great swelling appeared acres. ticular ly interested in at present, for her T he fr esh air porch in whi ch Alice cond ition is much improved. During the wh ich physicians said could not be refir st \\· eek in August she reported her moved. spends her time was built this yea r with The bone had become infected, th ey defu ds ra ise d by the Federated \\·omen s scal es tol d her the pleasant story of a clared, a nd amputa tion of the tiny limb cl ubs oi Oceana county, und er the chair thr ee poun d in crease in her weight. ma:-.s'1:;:> of Mrs. A . .T. Fields, of Shelb y. "Ea ch \\'e ek shows a littl e gain," she was reco mme nded as the only hope of A. 1-:opeless case the specialist s sa y, but says, '·and there is every reason to hope saving her iie. Tuberculosis ha d set in. it \\·as detera mo th er never gives up hope. That is I can r etu rn some day, not too far dis ta nt, mined, but the sourc e oi he dis ease could what makes is truly a wond erla nd. to ta ke up th e work I had chosen but not be found. It isn't just that the one life is Josi bewhich I was fo rced to leave unfinished." Again some one sugges ted that she be cause someone's herd produced con ta min M is · Pla ce, too, is a resident of Ocea na at ed milk. Th ere's the story this li ttle cou nt\· and cam e to the attention of Mr. given plenty of fr esh r-ii lk. But she had been drinking lo ts oi milk, the parent s mother could tell that ought to ma ke the Forsy.t h whi le he was le cturing in t he explained. whole world careful in th e preve nt ion o! vici ni t \' o: her fath er's· hom e this summe r. There it was: th e milk supply. What this malad y. She ·:s espe cially content ed in h er littl e The poor man's pennies at Ch ris tm as bungalo·,•: ca mp .for three rea son s : She was its source, th e qu er y arose. A neighbor's her d. th at's where the time that are given so eheeriu !l y ior lear ned c., a sanatorium how to ca re for milk was obtained. Chistrnas Seals to help the suffer ing viehers el: : , .. e can continue th e fr es h air U pon investigation t'ie au thorities distiins of tub erculosis n ever can bm· back cur e 2: r:ome and because the pla ce was co,·er ed the herd ·wa s one th at had been the time and the patience that ·Alice's built b:: :ie o,Yn father who has a r eput2 conde mned on accou n: oi t ub er culos is moth er has sacrificed,-all th at she has tion o: be:ng a carpenter 2.s ,,·ell as 2 far me r. a nd little Alice had be en c ~:::i ki ng ' ts milk sacrificed in ke eping the little s'.ar flickerior a year or more. ing in the wonderland of her home. . . . presses, a1orr to meTh ceumg, :sucug111 ~rc-m the speed :nem . e to the mailing depa.t:.-::en: tables. e pape~ ar . ,wn / . , ~•~------ ~ ~ rLc:__/· 'h-v ..J_ 7_ --- - -- --- $ : LIFE : : FOOD : ? 1..Te your life while you have It. Life is a ~ ¢:I. ni.e is nothing small about iL But to In-. r=- un: you must NUTRITIOUS ii. r , dI �SECOND SUNDAY IN MAY If" UEOICATED ·i' :, W To H·ll • "'" 1 New Officers of Legion Auxiliary I Duly Installed : CLUB WOMENAT OCEANA 11;. ~LEGT AT SHELBY MEET Sh:fby, Nov. 5.-The semi-annual I meeting of the Oceana County • '~ t .... --('omnut . t ee H eads 'j Pl·e smd1 .,ames and Subordinat')· Officers, J<"'ederat!on of Women's Clubs was MOTH[ns. r.n ~!~~J\if:;:fy:J!E{i:1~~li~h;1t: The . report of the tuberculosis committee showed modern health T ) Tile American Legion Auxiliary worl{ was carried ~n in ~ 7 schools met at ,the home of Enola 2\ortbrup of .the county, rnvolvrng 1,479 d on Frida"' evenin"'.,. -2\u '·- -•JO · .c>., I·,u.,e, .;,. / pupils. The Gale school of Hes- e , perla was a pennant winner in the b munber were present. inc:lnding four !' national health cruRcde to-urna- e visiting mem[Jer~ from the Hart Aux- I, ment. The committe financed dental cllnics for school children, re ilhry '.. . · -:\Ir ,._• :\I - ~nrue II aw Iey of H art 1Jt made special provision for bedoffH:rnte<l and rnstalled the following Back in the dark days of the ridden tubercular patients in the officers: Civil war, a little white-haii::ed coynty a nd held 12 free cheS t President-:\Ir,;, A. T. Field. woman a mother herself carried clmics with 138 patients. Arrange- [ete< ]i'' " y· . . . . _ -1 her on~ message to the' boys in ments were mad": for hospital care '. n;:;t 1:~ Pie><.-Enola ::-i_orthrup. blue and the boys in gray:for 10 of the patients. : pa Second 'I ice Pres.-:\Iae F1el<l. ~ "v;.-rite home to mother." i Officers elected are: President, Secretary-Carol A.twat€r I '.rhe war over, the little woman., Mrs. Nellie \Vilbur, Hesper~a; vice ses Treas -Olar· I -.. , . Mrs. Anna ;\I. Jar\'is, carried on : presidents, Mrs. C. B. rucker, ewe . . .. a oen I:s. her work of "Write home to Shelb~, and ;,rrs. Waite: _ Pent• Ihstonan-Gwyneth Butler. mother." l W8;t.er, record mg secretar,, Mrs. ~ d Chaplain-Dorothy Sullirnn. Upon her death her dau~hter Olive Bright, Hart; corresponding also Anna Janis' took u; he; secretary, ::\frs. Stacia Anderson, e Sergeant-at-Arms-:\Iyrtle Plumhoff. mother's. work. ro'u';ding Mothers Be~p~ria; treasurer, ~Irs. Alea.tha Af~C'r t.his sen-ice our new president day and th,. • !others Day Interna- Da)harsh, Hart. te appomted the followin" · t!onal association. . Mrs. Edith :\lunger o! Hart gave . ,. .. , "'., · Her mother died in 1906. on a report of the state federation 12 ·~ H1ac-La 'I ma Sulin-an. Sunday, :-.ray 9. 1907, she told a and Mrs. S'SVeetman of 71-I nistee. Educa,tion-Gladr::; "''yns. friend of her desire to dedicate a d}strict pres!den~. and Mrs. Alfred l~ducation of Orphan;.: - Gladys day to al! mothers. Before the Knapp of Cass City, state president, next anniversan· of her mother's ere other speakers. _ _ __.._ _ Wyns. death, she .had interested many inEVOLUTION OF MOTHER'S DAV. Legislative-Ethel Jensen. c::··iduals and organizations in the RPhalJilitation-Xellie Xorton. ot "ervance of the second Sunday Americanbm-E<l:,th Fox. MOTHER'S DAY has been traced .n :-.ray as ~other's day. PhilaCommunity t,en-i<:e-:\Iyrtle Plnmdelphia obsen·ed the day May 10, • from the ancient ceremonies in 1908 as a result o! her efforts, and hoff. Asia Minor in hon.or of Rhea, "Great !n 1913 Pennsylvania made it a Gold Star-8ena Grant. Mother of the Gods," through the state holiday. Christian era which developed the Midl\Ilrnic-Hattie Pier~on. The missionary of an idea, Miss ll'an·:• wrote thousands of letters Lenten visit of the faithful to the Publicity-Opal Rchuyler. to :nfluential men In all walks of Mother Church where they were bapPoppy-:\far!.{uerite .Johnson. life. interviewing many of them :i\IemlJership-Dorothy Pietsch. and pleading for the observance tized, and the "Mothering Sunday" of of the day. Since 1912. th<:) gover- the England of the Georges, when se-i::-We are sending a llrPss for a little nor of Texas has observed the day by pardoning a number of prison- vants apprenticed away from home girl and overcoat, mittens, cap, two ers on that day. made annual visits to their parents ~nits of pajamns am1 two suits of The second Sunday in May wa.s with appropriate gifts. There is no nnclerwear for a boy to the children's formally declared a national holi- unbroken line of descent from the billet:. We are semling the sum of day on May 10, 1913, whe:n a resolution passed the Senate and the quaint Mid-Lent h0liday when English $5.00 for the Christmas party. This House of Representatives to dedi- servants went "a-mot-1:l.ering," and the is sme to make the children happy cate this date to "the memory of and we are only too happy to be able the best mother in the world- American observance undoubtedly conyour mother." The day ls observed stitutes a more deliberate effort to to help out in this way. in all churches regardle6S of creed, honor motherhood than was ever made I :urs. Field in her remarks after on the previous Friday In all public I taking the president's chair, stated schools, and the da~- before in busi- before by a people. Obsen-ance of the seccond Sunday in that in the coming year that she ness establishments. and Miss Jarvis also has been· the means of ::\fay as ::\!other's Day is now firmly would stress the child welfare work organizing a national and International organization to further !ts established by custom and law, the more than any other branch of the day ha,ing received widespread recogobservance. work. This sePms to be one of .the The badge of ~fathers' Day ls nition. most important. a carnation, colored fo::- a living mother, white for one '='"ho has Five new members are to Ile added passed on, and it is observed to our list, which will add new through "some distinc- act of I strength and interest to our work. A kindness, a visit, Jette, .: ,:: , or tribute to show remeIT"-c;.-~e t committee wa,; chosen u ,uperintencl the n10ther to whom ge::e·a a~~ecthe di~posnl of the quilt \Ve haYe. tlon !s due." Thi~ qnil-t is a beautiful one. ~ :\fr,. A. T. Field and . -- Cba rj After the entertainmeLt luoeb wa~ left Wednesday fur served by Enola 2\, _• I-- _ Iuriel Beach, Calif. ~he will :\IcLouth and Henriett. R some time. All enjoyed having r· Ha rt. Please come a; _ rinJ!" <•ther~. at Tile next meeting -:n Evrhe home of Dorothy ~ Holiday Founded in Memory of Little Mother of Civil War Times l l s I Ii Mrs. Field Named Trustee of State - Tuberculosis Body I �Oceana Delegates n, ~ Enjoy California ,...,v-,-'f- 5 /,--- THE s.veepstakes winner, Bur- l bank, ·was acclaimed by the COUNTY FEDERmor1 OF WOMAN'S CLUBS. I 1 throng as the most outstanding On Nov. 6, at the Baptist church in float coinciding completely" with the Ruth Esther Kerr writes of the mar- Hart, the delegates from the various judges' decision. It was applauded along the entire five miles of the velou~ and beautiful scenery and the clubs of the county assembled in the parade route. Spectacular, beauti- \ thrilling experiences of the trip ':ith convention. Mr~, Blanchard with the ful, appropriate, it had a wealth of 74 )Iichigan folks t the American Rindergarden sang, "Little Jackie appealing floral beauty. "Treasure Fann Bureau·s 18th annual conrnn- Horr>er," They did it so nicely all felt Island,''_ the entry from Oakland, tion at Pasadena, California. the meeting well begun, The forenoon covered with flowers from the city At the Wednesday noon day barbe- session was given over to the transacwhere it originated, was entitled to its selection as the winner of the que they enjoyed it with l\Ir. and :Hrs. tion of busiriess and election of officers, Theme prize. It was spectacular as A. T. Field, who had arrived at Pas- All delegates responded to roll ca.ll but well as gorgeous and also won ap- adena. l\Irs. Field writes to relative~ i Hesperia, Officers elected for the enproval from the vast throng on here enthusiastically of the . speech \ suing year are, President, Mrs, Field, the streets. ,:, * * J 4 ,: made by Ruth. Esther, and saic~ th at Shelby. Fir,t Vice Pres, Mrs, Husband, she marched with Ruth Esther 111 tbe . . . . • th e para d e of 11 Hesperia, Second Vice Pres, Mrs, Vi7 oodROM Laguna Beach came a )I1ch1gan de 1ega t·1011 111 , float of unusual beauty. It was the states on that day. Then at five ·1 I~cK, Pe:1twater, ,.,T,reasurer, Mrs, Aida faithful reproduction in flowers o'clock 011 Wednesday, Ruth Esther i rich, Hart, Rec . ..:iecretar;r, Mr~. Benof Leonardo <la Vinci's, "The Last was met bv her uncle Kelley Kerr, :Inett, Hart, Cor, Mrs, Pfiefer, Shelby, Supper." So perfect was it that it who took her to Lond Beach where !f It was decided that the · clu)J women l appeared as if the figures actually she picked roses and carnations from ·~ should a~ain sell Red Cross Seals, This 1 stood out and the perspective was 1 t startling. This float won first prize her grandmother's flower garden, and ~ money is used in paying a visiting nurse, then stayed over night with a great lti Dinner and supper was served in the in its class but surely is entitled to t a special prize. The designer, Har- aunt, )lrs. Emma Hurley, formerly of iu church by the local clubs, Mrs, ' old Reed, a Laguna business man, Pent"·ater and Ludington. I! Salisbury sang a prt!tty solo at the opspent a full week, with 18 others, , Following the _convention rrogram on !fj ening arternoon session, A splended inserting each tiny flower to Thursday, Corr111e Costello. a _recent, . report of the State Federation held at achieve the results which brought Shelby high sc:hool teacher, who IS now !1 Kalamazoo was given by Mrs ER HubI: salvoes of approval from the and lives at Los Angeles, met bard America was sung by the audthrongs lining the streets. So great married her, an d with the hu~lland drove to 1 • ' • • . was interest in the float that it had ) Be,·erly Hills, Holly"·ood and Los ience, Mrs McVe1gh, the Police wo~an to be moved to a position in the ~ ' " I " ·le· she 1·e111a1·ned for che 'II of Muskegon spoke upon t~e subJect: post-parade so that the clamorous ...-,.n~e e. " I re . ' "Th D 1· G" l (' . nie-ht "ith them. On I!'riday mornL1g . e e rnquent ir , a ,ommumty crowd could be satisfied. 1 g her arriYal at the Constance Hotel ~roblem ." She spoke with the author- , * ;k * HIRLEY TEMPLE, smiled her ti where the )Iichigan folks stayed. they I1ty of one who knows, orie who deals I way, and waved her little hand l! were met by Arthur Johnston, a for- Idaily with these problems, She was so mer Bhelby resident and a cousin of I full of her subject, time was all too to the crowd for the full distance < of the parade while her father sat )Ir~. Harry )I. Royal, who took 0. short for what she could tell. Mrs next to the driver with a perpetual H. Fleming. Ruth Esther and Hild·1. Salisbury and Miss Skeels fav,)red with · smile on his face. Well, he has rea- j ,YiPgand in his car, spending the en- a pretty duet and responded to a hearty son to feel proud of this little girl. ~ tire clay showing them California encore. When Mrs Burritt Hamilton < She is just as sweet as her smile. ~t:enery. I of Battle Creek, State President, was , Her presence in the parade was a announced the who]~ delagation arose ' splendid gesture of friendliness and · respect to so honored a guest. she r those who saw her and cheered her in a ' m C were 1:ichly rewarded by the happy pore 'V very soon won the hearts of all by her smile and handshake she returned quiet, pleasing personality. All through ~ in such good measure. \Ve"re beher talk she gave encouargement and , ginning to think that Shirley Tern• advice to the clubs, The meeting ad' pie is our favorite of all the mojourned to meet at Pentwater in June, t tion picture stars. f I F I on S I r l .::, 7Recently Wed 1 * * * NOW the football game: Who that was there will ever forget that last minute? Who would imagine that a cro";Vd in such a . short space of time could change ' from a complete!:: resigned and just a bit disappointed throng to a frenzied mass of yelling. jumping, shouting, hat breaking car.e waving, hugging kissing in..,ane people! Four bul!e;. passe3. in tl:e last minute of p!a;· and victor_· was snatched out o~ · ::. · appea cd to be certain defea: iu: the goal posts, i.; responsible on t::. frantic Trojans mob on the fie:.the traffic jams home finally and can never be ano·. ment Day. Such once in 50 year. - The Daffodils ' I wandered, lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills. When all at once I saw a crowdA host of golden daffodils Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze. J :ditio ught Continuous as the stars that shine And twinkle on the milky way, They stretched in never-end:!:,; line Along the margin of a bay: Ten thousand saw I, at a ~iant'e Tossing their heads in sp,:ghtl,! dance. The waves beside them danced, Outdid the spark!ir.g waves in A poet could not but be gay, In such a jocund company: I gazed, and gazed but little Vlhat wealth the show to brought. Mrs. Milton who was Mi, Hart, before her Bend, Ind., Jul For oft, when on my In vacant or in pc They flash upon ,,.hich Is the i-,; \nd then my And dances -,,-. c but they glee; thought ' me had �If t e i->he by •players land on the ball a'.1y:"ays ne-<Lr as t.ard today as they did 1n yesterday's gaJme they are going to br:lng a lot of grief to Pttdher Lefty )\lul11s, who left the Ionia CenttaJ league team last night so a,s to I>ite;h the game here todrq against Shelby for the !3urbon He is not mel!gibleHeights becausemerchants. of his pre~ent league connection because J-. e was ut\· attacihed at the time U1e tournament oommiittee made a rule that players no~ tmder contract witlh league teams at the time tlhe tournament starte4 would be eligible for tou.rna.rn~nt play. CALLED HOME EARLY Bernard "·ayne, son of Claude \V. and Ellen Till was born July 18th, 1918 a,rnd fell to sleep Christmas eve, age d 4 years, 5 months and 6 days. Bernaird had been suffering with .a sore throat and Dr. Xicholson was called and pronounced the disea,se diphtheria of a very dangerous type and although every effort was made • p ~ " ' ~ , •••• =• , •~ , •-•~:st1' • to relie<Ve him, death resulted' about .. lUU. IS,. The friends of Anton T. Field to six o'clock Sunday ni!:iht. YOUNGEST MAN ON THE TEAM ~ ~he number of two score surprised/ He_ was a remarkable chi1d for ·one 26 YEARS OLD, AND THE E that popular citizen and humorist at ,of his age and a great comfort to OLDEST ONE, 49 <th~ Fiel;1 farmstead last Monday ev- all_ v,ho ~new ~irn, but after a brief . . f emng, iJ.n a birthday ce<lebration soJourn m this world ,vas tiians· 1 I d · If tlie f am1 11es o al 1 t 11e p 1ayers who c;: d appear in the Shelby lineup this afterar ~ and a good old-time dance p ante t? the ,;vorld of sunshme, noon at Ramona Athletic park are in , constitut~d the program. C. L. Pei- where children are equal unto the ' the grand stand they alone will form a ti fer, who was the spokesman of the Angels and are the children of God." very fail' crowd. Every one o! the nine party, in IJ)resenting Mr. Field a He w,as of a ihappy clispositio1n, a r;egular players who play under S'helby 'token of rthe good will of his .friends lover of flowens and a lovable child. colol'B bo~sts of two or :nore ,children, •f.'referred to the occasion ,as a ,golden One of his great pleasures was his u1_e. offsprmgs of tJ-.e entire team num-. event-his fif+"eth b' thd T Sumdav School class and only two bermg 2~. · •1 ff ay. ony • . . '.Pitcher Dallas Griffi.n, who owns a atitempted to denv tbe vears buit wa week,s befofle his death, he returnied j 1:1c:at market _and stars on the firing so overcome bY. the ·su '. th 'ts home and fold his parents all •about when his town's representative . . · . rpnse, a ,t'h . S d S h 1l I1 !me ba.sE;bal! team plays, has three chiidren, for once, 1t i-s said, he was unable .\ ~n ay_ c oo esson . He is only ~6 years old and is to pitch to rise to the occasion except th t oe's1des his parents he le,aves three II for Grand· Rapids league h'is embarassment emphasized · a 1 .s~s . t tea,mthe next sea:eon. His Central showing for his ers, B ernar d'ine, P au1·me an d 1N orfive i:111..ings ~in~t the Colored Athle- ,p leasure and appreciaition. rvne. tics m a 1>,ayer s benefit game ea.rlY Funeral ser_vices wer-e held Chrislttr.is month made home well for him · • the Bil!bobs. He astands overwith six 1 FIELD-FRANCE mas mght at the ~!ears ce;metery, :'eet in height and possesses a world of A quiet weddinrr took pl t th Riev. R. 'B. Cilley had charge of the ,peed o ace a e . d . - Thi1:d Baseman Claude IDrvin. the fun ,residence of Rev. C. L. Austin Sat- I services an the church choir sang. IT'.alie, of _the team, a farmer who a;d- urday evening, November l'ltil when . ·wayne F' ld f m1ts to 3u st:mmers and says nothmg M' M F ' . Ie · son o :.\Ir. and Mrs 1, abo t how man'" hard falls he has beeri " iss 1 ae ranee of :Hart was uni- .n. T. Field . left Los .Anrreles Calif· ~hrough, t.a.s thrn, :youngsters at ,his ted in mar-riage to ,Meredith Field :on June 27th ,ia the S~uth' p .. , home who look forward to the return f ~I d '.\I . ' cific a d G X ern a. of daddy whene,·.er he_ makes trips out son ~ • r. an : rs. A. T. Field. Rev. bv • n reat_. · orthern for Shel! of town. Chfford Harrrnon, who pitched Austm performmg the ceremony. G·.' :.\wnt., to ~ Jtn e:,s the Dempsey. the firs~ firn 1r:n1ngcs of yesterday's The bride is a charming " . ibbons battle July -1th, Wayn 15 · game, 1s the owm-1· of a lumber yard . youn., 111 the employ of th "IY 5 • e ~nd 'One of the largest basket factori,es woman havmg 'graduated from the tric Co. d•h e ' e lei n Elec111 the state. He also has tr..ree clhil· Hart High School with the Class of th .' an as been promoted to dren. Ou.tfielder Ralph Hodges, a L . e mam office of .that company 1920 farmer who is in the Yeteran class at · ater she taught m our rural I • the age of ~5. is an~ther willi three schools and at present holds a posiyoungsters ~an hrm daddy. who t'IOU as s t enograp h er an d hoak!keep- . Outfielder who Wilbur Demmon owns one of the finest fruit fa~ms in er in the office of D. Burns Hutch- , the vicinity of Sr elby; age 30; Oatcher ins at Hart. The croom · . 11 }Ct 0fi Glenn R<Jwley. a rural mail carrier. age l . o IS Vii e 33; Shortstop L. D. (Red1 Tyler, a bar- known here havmg graduated from , ber, age 30; Outfieldei.· Eldon Taylor, a i our :High School with the ,Class of I M'lt waynfl F'1e Id , w,h o c Iaims • 1 fanmer, age 28, and Capt. Rex Royal, ~ . . ' on t th d 1911 manager of the Royal Publishing comarr has assiS e~ wi the fann Forest Glen as his ho., e nd M' -pany and a son of Harry Ro~•al, veter- work on the A. T. Field & Son farm •a ISB an Oceana newspal!er publisher, age 33, since. This paper J·o· ·th th . Pearl Alma Walsh, of Big Bar, were I1 ;],IJ boast of two children ao1ece. ins WI eir . . 1 many friends in extending congratu- u.mted m marriage Monday e ·ening, m I He's a Real Vete~an · ! . Anton Field, who pitched t:."' last four lations. the parlor of the New York note!. Jus. mnln!Fs of yesterday's ga~e !ur Shelby, tice of the PA. H D B 't· d . .,..ce · • ari.;er 1e 1 -crackmg out a nice hit his f.rst time at bat, will be 50 years dd his next FIELD • WALSH - In Weaverville , the nuptial knot. The groom is emb1rU.day. If anyone wan;.;, a fuss on ' their hands ~hey have o!11Y to ~ugg~t November 2, 1925, Milton Wayne ployed at · the Little Klond. ke placer ~ep~~~vhae;/°;fi~h~~"io~et~! ~~d ~~h Field vf Forest Glen and Pearl A. mine, near Forest Glen. Tr.e · ride is re, resents the west side it; • e g-a.m.es Walsh of Big Bar. a daughter ·o f Mrs. S. M. C ell of e·v-een the merer. ants of :c_e t11r s.de~ Big Bar. ~ 'ohelby's main street, --:-· .,. big "n', in the town. Be.s.!!-~ =a - ral mail carrier Pitcher F.e.:! d be the peppiest boy in .;; • comes to dancing a jigz nia reel. - SHElBY BAll PlAYERS All BOAST Al lEAST TWO OR MORE KIDS ~ I ! i ---==========;:===-c==-.' I Klondyke Mine Employe Became Bened' M day I I .... ~ �½ ..Al .l. ~ . I 1 .2... ~ :""'~~~~~>"=~~~~~~~~~~~ A ,4 PLE..\SrRABLE RE~EWAL OF OLD ACQUAINTAX('ES Pupils of th e Shelby High St:hool rum 1885 to 1900 enjoyed a very hap• y re union at :\Iona Lake a nd they wi'. l herish t1he memory of the day a,; a lea r inhe11itance. Some of !!hem, reILcJYed from he,re more than thir ty ,·t>a rs ago and seyeral had •no t ::;e,;,u I Ti10se preseut were: William and Urac:e Osborn, Alta Ifarrison, Lilli1• lfrn1h ,lcksou Iwwlius aud hu .band, ::\lr. an l :\Irs. Harley Reed. :\lr. and :\Ir ; , J ohn 1Yalters, Let,tie Bearss B ennett. Ger,rn!le Dean Pairfield, Jes~ie Smith, H ul!Jert We!Jber, Roy '.l.'1Yiui ng, a ll Grar.tl Ravids; :\lamie Churchi Fo,rer a nd hu:,baml, ::11r. and :\I r , . A. T. FIELD INJURED WHEN HISBUGGY IS HIT BY CAR IN John Clark, :\Ir. a nd :\Irs. Ed:son B nI,;:. HEAVY RAIN :e;r. :\Ir. and :\Irs. Ha1T ey :\lorse :\1 '<.,e con ; John Osborn and famil ,· of AUTO HITS RURAL MAIL CARRIER · DRIVER BLINDED IN STORM ach other since that time. Ha , riug~, Ell'inor Bi sh op, or Cle,· ~After partaking of a bountiful di:..- .c.ntl. :\lrs . .::\Iyrtle K a mllo u t, Grand . Lc'r, roll w·as called a n d many n•min- H a Yen; :\1:r. and :\Ir,;. ,Y. ,r. Get t mon•, h ·euces of the past we re recalled. La nsing ; :\Irs. 'l '. D . Bro1Yn, AJtoclena, The fir st teacher to respond was :\Ii.ss Calif.; :\Ir. and :\Irs. "\Y. H. Damrell, Fails to Notice Injuries Until Several Hours After Accident. Ena Gardiner. ]j~resh in her memor,r H a r t : :\In ,. T ho ·. :\Ior~e, :\Irs. 1¼!11 l'a Loses Money and Glasses was the fact tihat during her fir~ ton, :\Ir. and :\Irs. A. T. Field, :\Ir. and ;-ear &he had an enrollment of 89. Al- :.\Irs. Wa·Her 1Yyhle. :\Ir. a rnl :\I n,. Ru.-;• ~ie Roral, although .-cry noisy was a ~ sel B ru,,·n, :\Ir. and :\Irs. E. G. :\lead, 1 In the storfm of Tuesday mgbt rupupH of unmmal aibility and promise. :\Ir. a nd :\lrs. :\"a te Pier ee, and ::\Iiss ral mai'l ~arrier A. T. Field was giv.\.llie's later denlopmem of remarkable E t ta Gardin er, She]b,r. en a decided shock, though it was ta lent pro.-ed true the early e:stimate of ~ Abba S wingle F l·eld. not from electri'City. A ,d ar driven he r teacher, •a nd her untimely death r - - - -- -- - - - - - - - -- , · by Ira Walker crashed into the rear "FOR OF SUCH IS THE I of his !buggy, throwing him out, hadis still a ca u,;e of sorrow among her hust of freincl s. , KINGDOl\l OF R'L'1AVEN" i' ly damaging the vehicle and causing our n ex t tea ch er was :\Irs . T. D. , Cruel circumstanee erushed to an his hor,se to ·run a.Way. He was able B rown, now of Altadcna , CaUr. L ook- untimely encl on Sept. 23, one of God's, to pick up his m ,a H and report at ing into the fac e/:! ancl greetiing 'h er pu- flowers. the :p osfoffice, making Iight of the vils of other clays, with a •he art,r hand Ellinor Jt>an Field wai, horn in Cleve- happening except for the iloss his da sp meant mure to h er than w o,nls lancl. 0 .. Oct. 9, 1929. ht>nee would have could express. been Rix years ()l(] harl she lived two glasses. The followin!! ~ day,, howE linor Bishop in h er r esponse to1'i weeks and two flays longer. ever, he was unable to tr,a vel h1°s <>f th e l1ays when Ebta Gardinei- was She is survive<1 by ht>r stricken par- route ~ nd may lbe oflf iduty for sev;ier teaeher, her first seat ma·te wn~ ents. her siRter Charlotte, ancl her two eral trips .. :\lae Hank in and jus•t a h ead sa't the brothers, M:ereclith of 8helby and , . The ~cmdent ooc.urred in the driv1Yooll1nud twins. She paid a fitting- Wavne of Stockton, Calif. , mg ram which made it impossible , iirnte to o ur eflkient teachers, ,,•ho Ellinor Jean was au ef:pecially brigh t for the car driver to see anyone h a mneh to do wiJt'h ~'h~ mould-il~g of ,. and interesting child and much of the ahead of him. r ! I ot I' 'u. c:hara{:ters and bmldmg the fouu- !. centered family life for nearly six ~·ears wa~ about her. :\I,ntle :.\lusselrnau recalled the inThere is no word of co nsolation fnr tlu ions for our future careers. ~rnuc:e when she hel<l Abba Swingle am! the family bereaved. Le,lie Runner cut off one of h er curls wlt h a piece of glass. l e was mo,ecl, seconded antl r arriecl c~at a permanent •Organiza tion be cffede d and Wm. Osborn of Grand H [lpicls was chosen l',re:;ident, Jolla c:··1 rk of :\Iuskegon Yic:e l'resiclent, fr ,-, A. T. Field, 8hel!Jy, 8ec'y, Com· ~ee on name an(l a rra:igements for II r year: :\Irs. Abba F ieltl. :\Irs. :\lamHa rley Reel!, '.l.'here is. how- e,er. the faith and :rnsnrance that it is · our hE-rea vPmen t all(] not that o:( the sweet li ttle oup, wh o has gone her way ! to the gT~ater liff'. '['he hparts of ; tlwil' fiiend,: hleell with ancl for them. : but can only r P<: Ol!lffi<'llcl them to the : Great Consoler. 81lC was happ~· in :1 ll of the as:,,ocia- · tions of her life: narri<'11 larI,- iiitere,:t- ' ..eel in Suntlar ~chool and J the story I hour; E>nthm;iasti<: in nll of her inter- J ests. Of :1 naturallr «unny and loving ! disposition, she had tuned hPr~elf into the heart;; and Jfr.,._ of nll who knew i her. scattering snn,-hiuc• whPt·ever she I went. · 8urely she wa, <'allerl-"for of ; MUCH Bl.AG-KAlllf n· IS TAKEN FOR SRAlf j R I _____ Fe"· of th e wild sh r ubs of :\I ichigan are more beautiful at this seaso n of :rear than the black a ld ei\ kno wn to o as the winter ber ry an d J\tichigan holJy. Of r ecent years the e black h ave beenbeni gat es h erof ed thin large alder quantiti es fot· sal e in winter bouquets. ~A swa mp dw eller, the black a lder clumps mak e a vivid splash of color i n the swal es at t h is season . Conserva t ionists are begi nning to fear fo r t h e futu re of the shrub if some' protection from com mercial gather. ing is not gi\•en it. It is isaid , h owev er, that unlike the bitters we et the a lder docs not suffei· ~rom the cutting or breaking off of its b erry-bearing b r anche~. In fact in some cases th e shrub appears to grow thick a nd t o bear heavier crops of fruit as a result or the pruning administ ered ey t ho se who gather the berries. ' �n a - rmer men oned the three classes of vitamins-fat solu_ble A, the factor which prevents nckets and probably favors normal growth in the young; water soluble B, the factor which prevents beri beri _in the tropics (acute multiple neuritis); and a third class which probably prevents scurvy. Fresh butter, fresh eggs, fresh milk liver fr~sh raw cab?age, lettuce, ~ooked spinach, cod liver oil, are particularly rich in fat soluble A. Liver ·rresh eggs, wheat germ, peaii, nut; and yeast are particularly rich in water soluble B. Fresh raw cab?age, ~wede, lemon julce, orange Juice, lime juice and tomato juice are rich in the scurvy preventing vitamin. I don't know just what a vitamin is. Science has not yet determined tne physical or chemical nature of this newly discovered food but we know that c e r t a i n foods c o n t a i n these f a c t o r s , and other foods do not, and unless the diet includes foods which con- 11-- - -- -- -- - - - - - - ~ -J.ll•lli.j tain vitamins grave nutritional disorders are inevitable, no matter how rich and plentiful the food may be in ordinary respects. .How Healthy people need not diet. do we know all this, if no one has With the aid of Dr. Caldwell's Syrup yet identified vitamins chemically or physically? By experiments In Pepsin even those subject to dyspepanimal feeding and by the application of the valuable results of those sia and chronic constipation can eat experiments to infant feeding. what they .like. The following table Here is another Instance of the great value to mankind of animal shows the relative digestibility of experimentation. If one were trying to raise white rats or pink rabvarious foods: bits to sell, and one observed that young animals fed with fresh raw milk and fresh green leaves thrived ' Easy to Digest and grew rapidly, whereas other groups fed sterilized or pasteurized Mutton Most Fresh Cauliflower milk or dried hay and dried Jeaves Fish Baked Apples did not thrive or gr{)w normally Venison then one would begin to suspect Chicken Rice Oranges and that something which is present in Turkey Tapioca Grapes fresh milk and fresh green leaves Sago Strawberries must be abse:1t from preserved milk Beef tea and dried fodder. Some such ex- Milk Asparagus Peaches periments taught us that these un.dentified accessory food factors called vitamins eXist. Moderately Digestible Again let me quote part of the conclusion reached by the Lister Beef Oysters Apples . institution and Medical Research Lamb Potatoes Raspberries committee which conducted a very Beets thorough investigation into the Rabbit Rhubarb question of vitamins: Duck Turnips Bread " • • • the individual always Cabbage Chocolate finds a sufficient supply of vitamins Eggs in his food so long as that food is Lettuce reasonably varied and has received no artificial or accidental separaHard to Digest tio{l into parts, and so long as no destructive influence has been applied to it." Pork Lobster Cucumbers What does •'reasonably varied" Veal Salmon and Onions in'lply? Well, for a regular meal Oils Carrots and at least one fresh vegetable or Goose a relish which may be eaten raw· Salt Meats Cheese Parsnips either fresh milk or cream, not I and Fish Fresh Bread Pickles canned or sterilized or pasteurized, • Pastry but pure and raw; either fresh eggs Sausage or fresh meat or fresh fish or game or fowl; baked or stewed or raw fresh fruit when in season. What does "destruct!Ye influence" mean? Heating for more than a few minutes even at the moderately high temperature required to pasteurize (140 degrees Fahrenheit); or milling process which remove t:::ie outer coating or germ of the wheat; or sterilization or desslca on of food substances .in the • oxygen (there is good ha~ foods dessi~a:ted or ,acuum are not robbed ~min content); the c home canning of foods; rr. tory methods of preserva~ dO not exclude oxygen. l What's Your IQ? IQ means "Intelligence Quotient" or intelligence rating.. This is a hard quiz, and the average person should be able to answer only five questions. It you are able to answer more than five questions your intelligence is above aYerage and if you can answer all, your rating 13 superior. The correct ansv,ers appear on another page: 1-iVho Is sho,vn in the accompanyir.;;- picture? 2-\\'hat caused! the death of King Alex~nder of Greece in 1920. 3-'\,ho ,-rote "Thanatopis"? 4-In wha:t year during :.he Chi! w·.ar was the Battle of Chickamauga fought? 5-How man,· tiles are there in a set of Mah ionng? 6-IHJow many boroughs are there in New York city? 7-Who wrote E,·angeline? 8-Who excavated the tomb of King Tutankhamen: 9-What are the two most popular complaints for divorce !n the United States? 10-From what ls this quotation taken: "We hold these truths to be s1elf-e,ident, that all men are created equal, that the y -:re endowed by their ;_ eat r w' :h certaln inalienable r1,,.h g that among these are life, W 0r d the pursuit of happiness·•? I j 1--Gei;'~ Tunne 2-King Alexand by a. monkey ard caused by the bite . life. 3-William Culle 4-1863. 5-144 . 6-Five. 7-Henry Wad IO'\\". 8---<H.oward Ca•·! 9--Cruelty and 10-Declaratlor. ence. bitten d:sease !.,e king's e g-fel- c c E t < �l ILITTLE KLONDYKE MINE A campai?n agains_t mal-nu~rition i f ~ is now being earned on rn the ut one hundred patrons attend- schools of the state. The children he Parent-Teachers' Association ·are being taught t~at a ha. lanced ~a,he Opera House, Monday Nov. H. tion for the day mcludcs a cooked 1 The meeting opened with a musi- cereal, prcferbly oatmeal, fresh fruit. program consistiillg of commun- ·bread, vegetables other than po:aincrin" led bv Mrs. \Yithenbury: toes. fresh eggs, or a limited quantity ----,, _ C. "Thanksgiving in Turkey of meat, a sm~all amount of sugar. Forest Glen, No-r. 2. ~The Little L I'-J", by the Fourth Grade; chorus ·,ind a liberal alrowance of fresh milk Klondyke placer mine, on south fork of "'The Animal Band" by pupils from i and butter. be Fourth and Fifth Grades; song in Following the discussion of the the Trinity river below her~, is rap1~ly t>ostume, "Grown Up Land" by eight day's topic, '.\Irs. George Franke sang getting in shape for operat10ns during I F'f.h Grade girls; and a solo, "Tuck "T.hree Score and Ten". the winter. About thirty men are em- l . le to Sleep in My Old 'Tucky Ho-me" The patrons present then respond- ployed in the work of equipping the I bv '.\Iiss Anna Spellman. ed to the grade roll-call. As the mine for the season's run. ·At the request of Mrs. Plummer, greatest number of patrons respond, . pre ident of the Association, Mrs. ed fro1~1 the fourth grade, the award The water for hydraulicking is ~a~lm ..\. T. Field then introduced Miss for attendance, a framed copy of the out of the south fork of the Tr1mty, Hopkins of the M. A. C. Extension 1"Sis+ine l\ladonna" is to hang in the where a dam about sixteen feet high ' Department, who spoke on "The Nu- ! Fourth Grade rcom until some o th er has been constructed, and conveyed to trition of the School Child." She : grade can persu'ade more· mothers the placer ground in a steel flume, a gan a YCry interesting -and helpful and friends to attend the Parent, . talk, saying among other things that. ' Teachers' ~Ieeting t'han the Fourj distance of thr~e a~d o~e-half miles. . one thing taught by the war and 1\ Grade can bring out. The gravel ts rich m gold, and if emphasized by Health Surveys is At the conclusion of the progra there is a heavy rain this winter the that mal-nutrition is alarm~ngly co~- ' those present enj,oyed a siort s•~cii owners of the property should reap mon and that poverty 1s not its. hour durincr which the C'omm1tte1 d t · ' · · · . "' . goo re urns. cbief cause. Th~r? . 1s_J_css_ ~al~J!U;c 11 11,:; vvas when trition in poor districts and m_ fa~- j served light refreshmeJ).tS. heaviest "run" torY settlements, than there 1s m w ~ 11-to-do, leisure communities. · From this it must be concl~ded that I mal-nutrition results from rmproper . choice of food or from bad habits in Did you attend the fair? I _.....,........,...--ea tin;. Did you visit the fruit 1and In r ecer.t times we have head i lin stock exhibit? 1imrh c oncerning vitamines. \Ve I This stock ·and fruit ha1d mav be but little inter ted in the all the best :;:iossible care ,cientific research •regarding them. and attenti,on given it, durWe should, however be treme'ndousing the period of growth Jy interested in the fact that when a and development. The re;ertain type of vilamine is lacking sults were good. in a child's diet the result may be The very best livestock rickeb or a serious eye trouble we have are our children. which in extreme cases produces toThey are on exhibition · al blindness. Experiments with daily before their teachers he·e diseases have shown that a iand later the plllblic. Are reeled diet brings about immedithey getting the >best? Or :e improvement and, when the I· do they not even get the .::-e .. tment has not been too long _de- j necessary? I ved effects entire cure. The vita- , Look at this picture and mines necessary to warrl off these it will answer the question. difficulties are abundant in fresh Those holding white cards •e milk, bu1tcr, spinach, carrot , and had clean teeth when the I 11 1 ~ ,,.:eet potatoes. nur·s e called. Watch for , other •s ehoois and see how 1 ,.., IScurvy, pellagra. and other disea_sthey compare. This is Piper B_ e· are caused by a diet lackmg 111 v E L , :\!arc 1lf.=") ol. the water soluble ,i:amines which T wenty -five p-lacer c laims are being he found in such bods a fresh operated in Trinity count. ·, come by Community ar_e _ t f. · ruit · nuts. whole pared w i th two at thls da te a year milk, mos 1es.. · ago. Mines now runn!ng v-hlch Hospital News !!rains and snc::: fre h n•get..tbles as were hung up last year b e~use of Shelby, Nov. 1,t.-< SpeciaJ) the lack of water inciud e t. e H ook Births reported during the past ·,!s;o ne- and Ladder, near h ere; George week were: . Fre h milk Looman's mine at E \·an s B r, the 1 A daughter to ~ rr. and Nrs. Al·oe ral ele- -Chapman mine at J'..nct lo n C, ty bert Pfishner of She o. -. and the Howden mine o;, t£e cast h" rus. fork of the Hayfork. ~ he o, <er A daughter to _ fr. and ~frs. , claims are smaller p:-ope:- es on Wayne Field of S he ::. ·• Canyon creek and aJo n g _e Tri n ity 1 river. a. .,2, 6 MEETING SOON TO BE EQUIPPED FOR THE WINTER'S RIJN ru;, I 1 · Piper Sch_ool Shows Splendid Record I ~ft •'f-'7 J ~~ * , .·". -";< .#'. ' I -- r • - ' . _-. . . - . �'l,...., ___.. :\IAIL SELL~ , HEALTH PROGRAM J "\York was started in Oceana Coun( ty on ~larch 1, 1921 and has been suc'!.'here l.as It con,i.lt'rahlc mhrnnder st amling in n - .1r I to th•<' mail selll· ecssifully carried on for seven 1 ing of our Christmas Scab. seals I months and the foHo"\\<ing is the re"\ g.:taiJies 1 h,wc been maile<l t!L0t1,:l10ut the co un~ l port of conditions found a1id work Hest ty by our ,Seal Sale A,;ent, :\lrs, Stadone. 5 Eating trash b tween meals. cia Ander son of He;;peria and in many 91 visits were made to schools. 6 Nu trition ~nd teeth. · instances o ur mer chants and patr ons 1835 school children were exam7 Fruft have returned t he entire amo unt to . .ined. '.Dhe report otf defects found is 8 T hree b ig meals a d!ay. her, stating tha t th ey were goi ng to I as follows: E i:ghty three home v is its have !been buy from th e S(;h ool c:hildren . In or356 cases of eye strain. : maJe to the mothers of school chil- der t o con-ed this mistake seals will 26 cases of granulated lids ·' dren. l be place<l i n the •hands of vm teachi 104 visits have b een made, most of er s an<l ,t hose n·ho ha\- rt>turned their 19 cases of -styes these were to instruct a mobher or seals and ot hers \Yho h« ve not receiv14 cases of bad hearing. ; some other m ember of the familJ on j e<l seals, obtain them tllro u.,;h the 143 cases of adenoids. 1 the proper m ethod of treatment, disschool chil<lren. 300 oases of enlarged tonsils infection and isolation. I 'l'wo-~lu~tls of 1:he IJr?ceeds f rom the il89 rnscs of defective teeth. •f Public Health Committees are be-~ ~eal sa ,e 18 11 •~tanrned for h ealth work 12 cases of defective gums . . . . m our own county, the other third ill 31 cases of goitre. rng orgamzed rn ever y Club m th e used for State antl ~ationa:1 Work. 5 cases of speech defects County. The work of such a com- , The light of ,the Ch r istmas candle 10 oases of head lice mi'tt-ee consists of r eferring to !!he ~ will shil~e all the yea r through Oceana 33 cases of eczema muise alJ!l pr~n:a'tal c ases, sickness '.I county if you bll!y an d •use Ch~i.stmas 4 oases of ringwornn a nd any condition that would t en d ent health clinics established through 16 cases of scrubie's or itch to impair the health of that particu- the co-opera tion of our ccmnty Medi4 cases of retarded more than Jar community. cal .A,ssociation and the " '·omen'111 This year at the County Fair, the Clu}r of true county. 6 cases , f wih.ooping cough. mothers and babies rest room, which :\lore Healtih Mon.es. ' , On inspec! i~n of scho?'~ buildings 1· was a direct work _of the Red Cross, I :i\Iore dental clinics for such cases as and surroundings cond1t1ons show .afforded a most highly appreciated · a youth 14 r ea rs of age, with nothing room for ,ast .ilm !provernent. In accommodation to mothers. The ' left o,f his per ma nernt mo1ars, either upper or lon·er •but r oots. His mouth m any instances ,ve still find the use (ents were donated by the Roach wa1.S just Ollie mass of filth. All he of a common towel, which furnishes Company and the making of the lrnd \Yith which to masticate his food an easy way for disease to spread, pads and blankets for the baiby c ots j were sha rp pointed roots and inflame« e~pecially skin diseases) a'l'thou~1 was donated by t he memlbers of the flesh. there is a ~Iichigan State Law pro- Benona Lu theran Ladies Aid. At the .iUore gene ra l kno wledge of Health. oibiting the use of such a towel. booth the distribution of free liter- Programs. Drinkin~ water in some dis'tricts a'tire of tubercu1'osis and c are and i.\fore school children enrollied in tbe is being carried from a ne'igh'boring feeding of babies and growing chil- ::\Iodern Health Crusade. I :\lore milk fo r underno urished child,ann house and this condition al- r ,en. Five fin e baby conferences were ren. 1 ,,,ays means a lack of sufficient waler •:\lore food a,nd (-umfor ts for tnber; for the children. held during the wec'k of Octo:ber culosis patieubs. ' Lighting in most of the build'in·g s 17th to Z2nd. Seventy bialbies were :\lore fun<Ls for the u se of our ooun1- s poor--in many instances U1e!'e arc enrolled. These will be continued tr nurse in doing speeial work in you1: ! n o shades fit for use. Improper during the entire spring, summer and communitr. lighting pl,ays an important part in faH of 1922. One is bei111g conducted Send returns .at once to :\!rs. Staoia eye strain and it sresuits. ' every second Saturday of the m on't h .Anderso,n, HeSl}}eria, ::\Iich. A total of ei~hty talks have been a't the Red Cross office at Ha r t. MrK .A. T. Field, given. Fi.fly-two were h ealth talks - - -- - --.- - - - - - - - Chairman T . B . C. ,mmirtee, Oceana to ehildren, twenty-eight were to !lfrs. A. T. Fie!~, county chairman_ Coutnty Fle<lera:ion Women's , the T B. work, 1s very busy makmg Clubs. }Io '.h?rs, brangcs an d Pat rons c.· - calls an d arranging work for the ,ap lai m ng the w ork o f the nur s e. rious local chairmen in the different - - ----='~ = =======---- - - - - - 1 J children and teach?rs ~h\a,·s j comm unities She called on t he H a rt ,nu \r ,: hearty -:.o-opcrat10n m lhc committees last Tuesday an d ex, . I. , '11.1. work. So v, e arc . t, rting .in pected to be in Mears Wednesday. ::\Irs. Isn't it strange tha t princes an d kings, t , senools the .:\io 1 rn J1 ',, • .:1 C ,1- F ield is intensely int erested in this A nd people who cap er i, sa~i.!dust rings, work and in giving her time, energy And conmzon folks lik e \'OU and me nd executive ability to orga ni ze the ::. '{i chi!dre.1 arc no,· hea.th work, is renderin g the county , Are builders for Eternit:y? 2 ; du .lren arL 5'e:Tice that will be of untold value I c o.irse of I 1 To each is given a bag of "ools, re , btail'c · ~ - I ;t - '.).? I ,/ ~na:· I 0!1 "BUILDERS ALL" ~ :\Ir. and Mrs. Wayne pre ud parents of a ba by !:><;rn to them last Sunday. - - - - - ' -- -- ~ • _1., ,; Annabelle Gifford. ,laughter of Ar nd :\Irs. Harvey Gifford of Ben-as united in marriage n ue Field, son of :\Ir. an d ) 1 ' · A Field, Saturday evening. ,-,_ • A shapeless mass and a Boo' of Rules, A11d each must fashion er<- ··_.:,, has flo zn1, A stum bling block or a stc r ·ng ston e. :llr. and :llr,;. _.\.rt ~nyder in.: over the ad ,enr of a son uie, last week. �- LBY- A.1~D Jq; i If the temperature rises above 6 1 Health Committee de!trees F. it is almost impossible to Puts Ban on Kissing nutlntain sufficient humidity by 11.ny PERL\FREE means. Prevention of LaGrippe or Influenza RULES FOR PREVENTING RESIf th e e rules were obserYed, it PIRATORY INFECTIOXb would decrease the number of cases consequently there would be fewer Don't sit or work in an over h eatdeaths. Promiscons Kissing EE CHEST EXA:\ll~ATIONS AT 1• ed ~~~m-6d865_dtet,r6e8esd i! quit_e ":arm E~-.! COl'~TY TOWNS CALLED eno«ou an . o, . e.,,rees is "arm Kissing is a source of danger and FOR ~EAR FUTURE enou?h when m _active work. . causes the spread of diseases. It is Insist on a slight current of air a dangerous habit. Familiarity in A free chest clinic held under the in the room you occupy, also a vrop- m ore than one way breeds contempt . :...~ au5pices of the Michigan Tuber- er degree of humidity. and ruins life :1nd happiness. Fac -i:; Association and the TubercuDon't use sprays or douches 10r miliarity leads to ruin. Dignity is lo-.- committee of the Oceana county 1 your nose unless under a doctor's a safeguard.- "Hands off" is a good br nch of the Federation of Women's care, orders and instructions. \ rule to follow. , C. - ~ w-ill be held at Shelby in the Don't sneeze or cough except. ini:Mrs. A. T. Field, _fa~onic Bali from one to five thirty , to a handkerchief or a piece of Chairman Dept. Public p. m. on rte afternoon of August 5. cheesecloth ,and keep well beyond Health X 1W. District Thl.5 mil be the first annual occasion, the range of anylbody else who is Michigan Sta-te Feierathe clinic ha,ing been established one coughing or sneezing. tion of ,vomen's Clubs. year ag-o. At this time, as at every Don't allow any member of the clinic held during the year, an opportunitr will be gi,en to any one in Oce- family, who has an acute cold to r-a!!ll counry who wishes it to have with- come in contact with other members SAVING LAKE SHORE. out charge a thorough chest examina- of the family nor to use the same Big and Little Sa,ble Points. the first tion uv a specialist in tuberculosis. eating or drinking utensils, }"wels north of Ludi ngton m1d the second west , Au;;ust 12, a special clinic out of the~ or wash cloths. of Hart, are ideal st retch es of wild dune i regular schedule will be held at BesHave erverytlring sterilized that is, land, with grasses blow in;:;- and tall I peria especially for persons li'Ving in used by one who bas contracted a b('eches bending in canyons and on steep j that ,icinity. All of these clinics, both cold as you would if they had scar- slopes of sand beyond which lies the : regular and special, are financed _ let fever or diphtheria. blue of Lake Michigan. Congressman /! throu;,!h the sale of the tuberculosis Don't go to any public gathering :\lacLaughlin prop oses to intrnduce a Christma s seals. During the year that if you have a cold-you had better bill fo r their prcsen •ation a.s sta~e :rar-ks. clo.:e,: wirh the Shelby clinic 78 cases of stay at home until it is better. You The ma r,er comes within his intere,w, tubercnl •is ha,e been found which had wi'll save ti·me lby doi·ng so and save' 1:1 ecaus-e in eac 11 case the federal gov-1 no: beP ~Pnously diagnosed. These, ernment owns desirable shore land. In t o-zr t er = ~th five previously diagnosed ohers from contracting your cold. c , _ make a total of 83 positive and Don't stand close to any one with the case of Hart there is alrE-ady a smal s· , icious cases that have been found whom you are· conversing. It you state dunes ,p ark, and north of Luding-1· thro ,_ the permanent clinics. Of are reckless enough to get out when I ton the state owns a stretch of shorE- ~ t ~ e 32 were positive and 51 suspicious - you have a cold, you -shoulcj not [ which would join th e federal gra nt if 1 se;; under any circumstances, shake Mngress sees fi t to make .t At th r> ~ hands with anybody while you have la tter point. Big Sable, the federal govAnnabelle Gifford an acute cold. ernment's holding behind the lighthouse r J Remember, through the frequent! is some 7 00 acres. As a recreational And W ayne ze . use of your handkerchief, your hands as~et to travelers on 1\111 and a drawing I Of Shelby M arrzed are always contaminated with the card foi· resort interests of :VIason and I germs of disease. Oceana counties the setting aside of theqe L C::.heiby, Nov. 11-( SpeciaDD ,on't un d er_ any cons1'd era t·10n , beaches and dunes would prove im:alt - tss Annabelle Giffor ·. daugh er cf • rr. and Mrs. Harvey Gifford ~ouch any article of food, whether · a"'.e. As a ligh t h Ot!se ad junct they : o' .i is vicinity, and \\"a•·np F ield. for yourself or anyone else, unless · ..ili be of exac,ly as muc h use to t he 1, ;; .. of Mr. and :r.'rs. A. T. F ield of you ?ave previously and thoroughly go,·ernment as they are now. As He..ar-· - ,<?lby township " -"re married cleansed your hands. future recreation s•pots. sure to be r'iadP rd evenim: -•nalthchurch P parsonage HAVE YOU "'ASHED YOUR accei:sible when traffic finds th('m o. ut, ('Saru '.: the ay Congrega•. . with ?.e, . ,Tohn M. v· E:ns reading the HA...'\'DS? would be a valuable mot- they a re far more tha n one-city projects. ser vice. to t·o be plaic~d in every dining They are a stat e consena tio nal and The couple '' ~ a t ended oy .1r. room. tourist proposition. 1and Mrs. bi O ':.erHundreds of 11·,·es could be. saved A nu scarce'.y an ,· sta te expense, as is _ in-law andClarer sis er eo'Heeg. he bride. • . HEST CLINICS I I I I I I F• d 1: ij l The bride wa :-;-aduat ed from and thousands of cases of sickness Shelby high ~ ,-'hr' ' n 1932. and prevented, if the people were as • he bridegroc~ .ow _emplo)ed I: much afraid of colds as they are, 1 1 I of small pox or mad d og. by hbis _bnre'::"., - ~;. • ac.te~ i b y US! > ~~ by high sc · H"' lef i " ~. un- ·. "7he prope, degr of h um,'d'• r.~,. i~r year• ~nd '!n "' trical I will be maintained in the room if school ir - - . A _?." .,, C . . 1r. 1 the temperature is not permitted to and Mr< ~ = - w i rise above 68 decrrees F. at any time, A r" =~ n an. ~ . ·ng tr,, ple "' , by keeping an open vessel o_f "ater l I A, T. 'i"" .: • om" ::: on the stove, register or ra d ia t or. a:;~ ~~=t 0 usual with dunes parks, would attach to the state's inclusion of these areas in its pn.rk system. Tie Jess dunes are J<: "impro,·en." t he h<>t ~-=r. __ :;;;:========----The one wh g rows over the mail service that unc_e ~am affords just now through the!" inm o:: our energetic carrier is :: ~t-nect to become a I ,,. crank, if he is " :-ead_v one. �Audubon Day. FARM IN THE HILLS By Adda C. Hall, Tennessee Today marks the 140th anniversary of Can anyone look at the map of · ~e To those who love the hustle, bustle the birth of John James Audubon, the Lnited States and not see lVIichigar and roar of the cities, I bequeath my greatest naturalist America has produced. first~ With our horse-shoe of late. interest in them. For me, a little farm away out among the mountains, Audubon was born in New Orleans, the (for good luc k) surrounding · where the air is pure and sweet as it son of a wandering sailor, but the lure ot state-except the southern b~ blows over the liills and vales; where the sea did not touch him. He avoided all dary,-and the bow-knot of lakes !) the sunshine is never obscured by dust paths but those that le ffie- fields and the top,-one long streamer. al and smoke; where the wild flowers forests. With crayon and portfolio he Lake Superior protecting our n :::- in~ bloom from the earliest violets in March to the goldenrods of September; traveled America over in his work of com- ern peni nsula, Michigan ha,s II!" _· where the mocking bird sings all day piling "The Birds of North America." He lakes t han arn· other state wi·' and the mournful call of the whip- drew from the life. His task was a monhore line for bathing uneq ualle • poorwill comes over the fields from ster one. . any,-more good fish in the la:-r.es. his nesting place on the river bluff . Year in and year out, though he might good hunting with all kind- o-!. at the purple twilight hour; where the moon rises over the distant purple have lived easily and softly, Audubon game, our mines and our salt "ITe· -. I mountains and looks down on our plowed through t11e swamps, living the llfe th e ~rn nderful hills and ;-al1e ·:. "9, quiet peaceful home; where the stars of a hermit much of the time, eating the•~ - - -- - - - - -- - -- - -- - - shine brightest; where the soft sum- roughest fare, that his naturalist's instincts trees of a ll kinds and flower s withmer rain drifts across orchards whose might have full sway. To omplet his out number,-our beautiful northern fragrance they waft away across the wide open spaces, and in at the win- work was one thing; to sell it, quite an- lights, the M illion Dollar sunset P edows of the simple farm home I love; other. He was obliged to go abroad that toskey, "put on" for our benefit where the ,vinter snows lie deep· and he might accomplish the latter feat. And, --while we were there, ::\Iichigan clithe wintry skies are lovely beyond finally, over the greatest obstacles, sue- mat e.-we have all kinds,-and "vadescription; where-, the st orm clouds ceeded. His diary is a record of wonderful ri ety :,on kno w is the ,spice of life.' ' of summer pile high, reminding me of - the towers and turrets of that wonder- perseveran~e a nd resourcefulness; his ::\Iichigan could be isolated from ful city just across the borderland to drawings th e rep rod uction of fai th ful the r est of the United States ard her thr. which we are all journeying. When realism. people within her borders liYe commy time comes to go I want to be laid Audubon's last years were spent--<n dark( to sleep in the shadow of the little forta bly. "\Ye have all the necessities 0 country church I have alwavs known ne= He 10st his eyesight at th e age of an d many of the luxuries. What and loved, where the warm· sunshine 70 · But he had th e satisfaction of know- more could God give us-and still of summer and the drifting snow of ing that no other human be!,ng had seen some of you go south and west rinter wi:' fall on the lowly mound so much of the native wild life of America "1r~b~e~n..:e.:.a~t~h~w.1,h~i:,.ch~I~s•h,::a.:,:ll~li~e~._ _ __ _ _ as he and that he had been its faithful and a nd you let th e people i n th0 se st ates .. loving interpreter. mak e you believe they have so much Dear Santa Claus. =aa:.........- -·- 1 more than w· e have here. Please bring back to us for Christmas a "Abou Ben Ad.hem," by J,elgl\ Hunt. You r emember what the Bible tells '.it,'e ' 1: of the spirit of unselfishhess that Here is one of those old standbys u of the people who hid e their light ! ~t f "r we won the war. that most of us comm!ttil·d to memo ry under a bus hel. Let us heed it and Restore o u~ somethin" of the love fhat in our school days. It ~rnver wears from no~ on and foreve r Boost . For . · . " . ' out. It Is of the stuff which does not " m hat war time made folks thmk of them- perish. Repetition only serves to make Michigan. selves as th• ir brothers' keeper. I its truth the clearer. I am aware that i ' \.·.a :\[r. anrl :\fr-: .•-\. '1'. Field. who arP Give back to us just a small measure of certain "moderns" would. scoff at it; ·. . . . but let them come along with a thought tr·uri112 California. h11,·e heen in l'·s · ':or the sacrific1al spirit that made people so ' nobler and lovelier before tl)ey rail at I I anxious "to do t11eir bit" and "to do'1:heir all." I what they would call an archaic pat<lena and were iu attemlan <'f• at l ' of Ro~e,;. .'.\[r. Fielcl :u < 1 'l'onrnnmeJJt Give us a little of the perfect understand- I tern. ~on "·ayne also attenclerl the foot' .11 ing that most folks had then of their social i ABOU BEN ADHEM (may his tribe ' p;ame betwffn the l::'niversity of. Carobligations and responsibilities. increase) · Awoke one night from a deep dream f0rnia and tlle Georgia Tech. Give us moral power and courage to win ot peac<:>; the ~ories of peace as easily as we won And saw within the moonlight In his lir. and :.\lrs. J hn L . .'.\iad'arlane, of the vic:tor!es in war. room, . . Ma,dng it rich and llke a Illy ln •bloom, Pueblo. and :Ur. ntl )Irs. A. 'l'. Field, We will keep our hearts wide open to re• An angel, writing ln a book of gold ; of Shelby )Ii ..: . •m. were dinner ,ve these gifts, Santa. '-'Jaus. We guess Exceeding peace had made Ben Adhem guests of Mr. a~ l :llr-:. F. D . Shadwell , p!: ;,\ 1,t's about all we ·have to say. And bto~dthe Presence in the room he on ThanksgiYiD.! 1 ay. .'.\Irs. .'.\IacFar- I lane is a sister .f ~r--. ~ha.dwell. Kay j ] ' said I 1. E: B. H. , Ocean ~rove,,,:X. J. The correct pronun-::11 "What ~ritest thou?" The Ylsion raised Hkhard Shadwt:l re-:urned to Pueblo 1 1 ? at ~? 0 1;,Versaples JS Ver sai'ye, and of Yalenciennes its head, wi th tl!P .'.\lucFc r · ~-- to spend the 18 1 Va Ian syen. · And with a look made all o! sweet ac- 1,eek-end. J . cord, i\_-irs. M._F., Loyal, WJS. The word " doughboy" wa.1 Answered, "The names of those who .'.\Ir. and }Irs. A. T. r.-: l. mother and derived on:,'lnally from a form of small cake that wai love the Lord." issu~d _to the sailors. Late!· it was applied to a butto "And is mi-ne one?" said Abou. "N;ay, ather of )Liss c:.. . r • ,. :Fitc'ltl. left , of sumlar shape worn by mfantrymen, and finall)· t ot 80 ,, Ionday morning r . :\lexico where :. the soldiers themselves. Rep/led the angel. Abou spoke more liey expect to ,;pe - winter. ~ , ' 1 low, 1 Elinor .Jean Field entertained :-rr~. n 1 her mother \ But cheerily still, and said, "I pray thee. lliss Charlotte F" and )lr~. F. D. ..;!:; • Yi"ited with then, In, 1Yiteulmry. :\fr;;. Gertrude . ·reen, Write me as one who loves his fellow- .'.\Irs. G. E. Alexa·.' r ,t Saturday .'.\faxirw Royal. Junior ,TPL-ean<l n1en." / _ _ _ _ _! .'.\lnrg,1ret arnl Bollhy Fiel,l The angel wrote, a.nd vanished; the e,ening. ner party :it her home next night 1 , •• atlwell an,! It came again with a. great wakening ~ r . and :\Irs. J<'. • ; }._rrow Orchard;; Tue,-( ,~ Tl!e '\ .'.\Ir. nnd :\Irs. A. 'l". dro,e up light, affair was her fifth hir ,i,er. And showed the names 1 Clwvenne :\lonntain T of this J Rary. ' w~•ek • to n,1< · · tie J ="1.. l . • Shrine God had blest. And Jo! Ben Adhem·s r' e ed all of the ~u n. the rest.___~ I I -r--__;==-........ I I 7 l l I �-( L p The Rule of the Leap Years ti The Stepchild Month. / QUERY-ViTill the editor please tell me exac_tly how February 1920, offer s unusual o ppor t u long ago \Yas'l"l"hat that wt as herethewas eight ye~,rs 11t,;\?eu~ 1~ nities tor church g oing. N ot until twenty. lea ear itand exact cause. guid \he 'matter with pe rsons older than mhseif. eight year!< from now w m there be a nother do it; will you please tell • BS. t e - · · m February with five Sun days. B ut Februa ry the not caseremember ? t"" ~1 r~o ).le1 is an odd month, anyhow. It was an aftert h ought with t he a n cl-en ts and has b een treated lik e a step c h ild ever since. Romu 1u s ' f o under of R ome ' started o ut without Oh io. .A::,s=n-The lapse of eight 3·ears without a leap veai: is by no means so far past as ou~· co_r_resphouc!e~~ . T heb~t - eathe r 1896 leap yeart? , ust ae F_eb3 ea r not yearwas 1904a broug~t 1988°~;!~ ; rua r of 29 ciarn agai n. T he explanation 1s_ver y s1m- a ny F e brua r y at aH by d ivid ing t h e y ear 1 . le. YThe Julia n calendars. established by Ju lius C_ae~ar ~ - -- - - - -- - -- - - - ------t ·,t gf R ome shortly befor e th e beginning of the Chri~trn_n into ten months, including in all only 304 1 era ' made theeleven year to consisttoo of much, 365¼ days. Thi~, d '\"\"as minutes a nd th~ error,,t days. His year start-ed with March. as h f ~iv:h• small. amounted in the course of centuri es t o a 1 .U n o-maanedr. tt the Byfirst 1589 the cays stoe ro·1oluos ~fA J aDO:ua r y year ha d was beenten _cadrrt ihed into t heb'summer time. Pope Gr egory t h en ~e~ise e calenda r by reckoningn dthio 5~~e~!n?~\?r~~-r,i nl~~;· f~~ut;.~~ 15th of that month, I , a· .- "ble bv four should th a it arra ngedunl ess at c_very ich be wa asleap 3•ear it wasyear a mui1!sje ip of 100 . ' in . wh Thus 0 in di : a t ed by t he n ames September, October, November a n d D ecem ber, taken from th.i Latin form s of "seven," "eight," " nine" and "ten." Then Numa cam e along a nd added two " months to R om u lus' year, p u t ting Januar y 0 clu00 ~e itwas must be divisi~~e 704000 a leap year , 1bY , 1 ~. 3ea;JeiBoc{~~re not, at the b eginning and February at the eud.f but 2000 w ill be a leap year agam. Next t he Decemvirs-t h e ten magistrates o ""hhltRti lllUltiiiil thiillhHIIMitrifliliiflllrH/lfmnn.um1 ummnn 11R11m11mm llm\lllllf!lllrifilhll,llllllffiil!mrr THE CABIN Out of the dus t I have craved no mo re 'I han a tree, and a lake of ripples, And a house ondthe loaely shore. And a hearth where a log is burming In a ca.vern of fire and dreams. And a \aook and a d1air and a table And the licht of a candle's beams. So here in the edce of the forest I bought & pie~e of tl:;e sod; .Aud wit h stones and boards and mortar I prayed with my lta.nds to God. And now to t he door of m.r temple Comes the c hant of the pin~ and the sea; While slowly m y incen e rises From the hearth ~o t he sks an d the tree. - S WIFT LA THE-RS --=-:- -- -- 'CLU..LU.u..t.LU.LU.LULU.uuH I l UJu1 1. W U 11111 U ff I II c: Shelby is astir because three sons of the 1rst families o f Shellb y decided to le-.iw in the starry night a11<l u!ope for the wo o1J v ·wes·t. Wayne Field, Duncan Eader and Norw-0od Griffin scraped up 1 wh:J t ca•sh they h ad in their little tin banks -and went hither .. ·u ~had only about eigh teen dollars so the other boy aid: .. We cann ot grubst:tle ,ou on the prairies ." So they d ropped him in Chicago. Xuzzy C.lme home. But Duncan Eade r had the berries and he got clear to l'tah and it Se( P~ he d ro ppd • postc11rd as he w as going thru sending home a picture r n of BrL '1 m' · wives, or s umthin or < .her just to n11'.l:ke his folk s feel easy. Gee. I wonder if th l'~- diin't li ke th e teachc:·~ in ~h,,Jbv'! inc£· <:ro vent awa I tho rrht everv·thin would be alri,ght. Mis~ Field '~ mother visited the Freshr.J.an En ,::1 i~i 1 Cl':i ss a nd they en j oyed t~e po6~ s hich she re c i ted . Rome-got busy a n d moved F~bruary up to the s econd m onth, wh ere i t st1!1 remains. The y ear then consisted of 355 days, which differed from the solar y-ear by ten whole ~ys and a fraction. ~ Caesar and A u gustus lengthened the year ~ by changing the month s t o thei r present lengths and p r ov id ing that F-ebruary ' should have 28 days In common years and / 2 9 days every fourth year. But Caesar's reckonin~ was not p erfect. It su p pos ed the (' year too long by e leven minutes a nd f our- f te-en secon ds. The error amounted t o a ~ hole day i n 128 y ears. T hen in 1 582 Pope .~ Gregory gave the world t h e Gregor ~ ~ J endar w h ich is used today. He directed that ten days be s upp r essed and ordered I ( that the extra day b e om itted in all the centenary years except those which are .. multiples of 400. For this reason 1900 w as '• not a leap y ear. Even the G r egori n ~:e::dar, fro m a m athem.a• ca l standpoint, . -s n ot entirely correct, as its y ea r exceeds the tru-e solar year by twenty-six seconds, which a mount to a whole day In 3,3 2 3 y ears . I~ rL t• •• t r THIS HOT SL':\BIE R OF 1934 . Jary had a little lamb nnse fleece .. s hite as snow ; But did it f eel as cool as that? _ _ _Emphatically, no. :.\lrs. Carrie Gettv of Clevt>land was J • I }I r. a nd ).frs. A. /' a n overnight guest of T . F ield on Tuesday . l t• t. !•t• • ~v · , • ~_._ ~ re the d and G. J . · con'heap -:: thee ..._r---.,..__.: , w e are These on · aclz5ah. · �LIFE. Life fs too brief Between the budding and the faIUng leaf, Between the seed-time and the ,golden sheaf, For hate and spite. ·we have no time for malice and for greed: Therefore with love make be'au tlful the .deed; Fast si;·eeds the night. Life ls too swift Between the blossom and the white lmow's drift, Between the silence and the lark's uplift, For bitter words. In kindness and in gentlene~s our speech M ust carry mes•ages of hope and reach The sweetest chords. -r~ 'The Piper se:hn01 ,nil hold their f'ommf'P rem"n t exerri,, ,;; on next Thur~cla~· eYening ,Jnnf' 13th. '!'he g-raduaLe~ are Trma K. Rrndpr and 1 }T. Wayne Field. This is a . Yery pa- i triotir rla'1.~ as their cla~!s rolon are reel. white and hlue, and th"ir m0tto: "Impossihle ran. l is Fn-A rneri- "Not in the clamor of the crowded street, Not in the shouts and plaudits of the throng, But in ourselves, are triumph and defeat." -Long/ellow. rl\Ieanlng of Spencer's Term. f Q. Please give t_he meaning of the Life fs too great ' term "survival of the fittest." Between the ihfartt's and the man's estate, D. L. rt. Bet"\Veen the clashing of eartn's strife and fate, A. This term -ivas used by Herbert For petty things. Spencer, the English scientist. He said: "This survival of the fittest which I Lo! we shall yet who creep with cumbered feet, have here sought to exp,ress in m echanWalk glorious over heaven's golden st-reet, ical terms Is that which Mr. Darwin has called 'natural selection,' or the Or soar on wings! preservation of the favored races in .-:,;r . . -.-.,,- j -Marga"ret E . Sangster. the struggle for life." Fourscore a11d seven )'ears ago onr fathers brought forth 011 tl1is co11tine11t a new Where Did Our Fruits nation, co11ceived i11 liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. _"\-ow we are e11gaged in a great civil war, testing whetl1er tliat nation, or any Originate? :. 11ati,>11 so ,-011ceived and so dait~·,zted. <"<lll long endure. T½ are met on a great battlijie!d '-!'he peach came originally Chi na; the cherry from the 1?( tk1t ;,•,zr. Tie l1t1 ,·t? <"· mt? to ded,~,,te a p01tio11 ef that .field as a final resting-place aro!lDd the Caspian Sea; the pear~ for t}zose who lzere ga-;:e their lives that that natio!l might live. .ft is altogether .fitting native ?f temperate Europe an t111d proper that Wl" sh.auld do this. But. i11 a larger sense, we call11ot dedicate-we ca11ern Asia; and the plum com~ 11ot consecrate-we ccnno, hallow-this gro1tnd. The braz•e men, living a11d dead, who fr~m the Caucasus and Turke struggled ltere have consecrated it far above 011r poor power to add or detract. The wodd quince comes from the Cauca.s • 1 th rei/ 'it:.·. ; •le nor long remember wlzat we say here, but it can never fo1get what the)' e Caspia!l region of som:h€a.s:~:n Europe, while our own straw,¼; .. ~.; , ,. It is for Ifs, the living, ratlter, to be dedfrated here to the 1111/im'shed work which chross be.tween the wild strawbe- they z..•ho fought he•·e Jzave tlms .far so nob(J! ad,•anced. It is rather for tts to be here t e Pacific coast known as the dedi,,1ted to the great task remaining btfore us-that .from these hol!ored dead we take and the Virginia. The raspbe increased devotion to that cause for whic/1 the)' gave the last fit!! measure ef devotion ; supposed to be a native of ten: E urope and Asia. that we Ito, e high(v resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain; that this nation, 1111der ·God, shall have a 11ew birth o.ffree.lom; a11d that govemmcnt ef the people, by L--.,-,,-,;;-::-:::::-:-:--=-:--;:-;--:-;----n. P ., JJloomington, Tll. Please exp, ic people, for the people, ohall 11ot perish /10111 the earth. power, and tell ho\v the horse- J ABRAHrlM LtNCOLiV. stcan1 ehginc is deter1nined. .Ho1·:::;e-powc1· is a Jmit of the rate equal to 38,000 1wunds lifted one fm-' 0nc minuLc. Fu 1· exarnpJe, if a 111an 165 po1rnds clin1hs a Juclclel' 20 feet doe::; 165x20, i. c., 3,300, foot-pounds o_ and if he docs it in a minute he is wv, the l'ate of 3,:100 dhided by 33,000, 01- on1..:- .. H.P. lf he doe:,- it in 20 seconds, one-thL minute, the· H.P. he exerts is 3x3,:J00 di 33,000, or three-tenths, H.P. Bya similar a. the indicated H.P. of a steam-engine i:,, f hy mens udng- the mean effective lll'~:-; ·e square inch uf ]Jiston throughout the ::;tr..,;\.e ~1~u~ s of lhc indicatu1· Jiagra m, antl mu ti 1 _ng- 1L I~'; the area of piston to get the t lorce. lhc pt·ot!uct of this quantity into length ~f s Lroke g ives the ,rnrk done, and ! if. multiplied by the number of stroke, minute, and di vided h:r 3:-<.ooo, gives the H.P Wherever you go you will find the world's masses OUR BOYS AND GffiLS Are ever divided in just thes~ two classes; Thankful nd And strangely enough you will fi , too, I een; 'Twas the first snow of November There is only one lifter to twenty wh? lean. And the leaves ware brown and colc, In which class are you? A:e you easmg t.he load And the bee hives I remember Of overtaxed lifters who toil down the road? Were golden with their hold. th Or, are you a leaner who lets o ers bear ? 'Tis the month when good Thanksgiving Your portion of worry and labor and care . . Comes with all her pumpki.Tt-pies -Ella Wheeler Wilcox.When a felloW's glad he's living, And can see with both his eyes. ~ -A. Mae W., Lansing, Mich· 1 I ·word has been receiYed .,l-' e of the ffi] ~iton Field, mail cunier on rural • ,1eat'h iii Pasedena. ·California of :\lrs. tyJ rou~e th ~·ee from the ~helb:1: office,_ T. D . B1ro,Yn. a former popular teacher .t8ikm_($" Ins annnal Yacat1011 with a v1s1t 1 at Rhelh~· and Xew Era. Funeral ser: in Q.Ie,·eland. Like a ll rural carriei'S · l'i<"e;; will be held at the Cooper Chap• "'l'ony" has fiftc-en rla:,~ off with pa~·, Is Arabian Proycrb. el tomo rrow, Saturday. Dec. 26. ~lrs. hnt sometimes these "of!' d ~·s" come Q. Please publish the proverb Brown harl led a w;onderful life of /. right in the mir1st of th P frnit hanest begins "He that knows not and k o L. Y. B llf' , fnlness as a teacher f ,r man~ or ,;ome other kind of work which do that he knows not. " A. This is given as an Ara :,Pars, and many person, leaders not appeal to Top:, \Yith a ,acation] proverb "Life of Sir Richard B in their co mmunities h _-. in high thrill. ,-1 ~ I ton·• and inruns: "::\Ien are four: He w re.zard for the ,spar.: ·~"Piration"l A . T . Field has two Y e ~ - knows not and knows not he kr , 1, rs. not, he is a fool-s hun him; he whieh she implan- She is. shade trees, the aesculus bippo< ·asknows not and knows he knows he is simnle-teach hi:n : he wh o kn sun-ived by; iher son, own, now, tanum, now growing in :.Pr front and knows not he knows-he !" a I } .!f yard which she would like t ,, "ye to 1of Cari;-0n City. -wake him ; he who knows and k~ he knows, he is wise--to! ow hie anyone desiring then. -;1 !s I 0 �P' The Je-/ ~ ~ ' , _h ,~ct thr" e i; r eat annua l f e:s, kls-Passo , er, P e,1 tec os t a n d the Feas t f T a b e rnacles. C orrespond ing w ith h e se, C h r is tia ns o b ser v e C h r istm a s, or he ~ath;ty; Pentecost, or ·wh!tsu ntide, nd E asier, whi ch cele brate s t h e Mes!ah ' s res urrectio n from th e dead. Toay Is E as t e r day a s now universally <,leb rat ed. ~ E arl y Ch ris t ia ns were divided Into two 1 class es , t hose ,vho had once ·u·een J e ,\rs and those who h a d b e en conver t e d f r om among t he Gen t !les. The c hurc hes of Asia Mi n or, a mong whom were many k no '>':n as Juda lzing Ch r is t ians, kept t h e ir p a s c h a l f ea st on the same day as th e Jew s k ep t the ir pass over ; that is, on the f o urteenth of Nisan --'-the Jewish mont h p a r a ll e l to ou r M a rch and April · t his m ig ht fa ll on any d ay of t h e weel/ Bu t t he chur c hes of the .:West, l,nowlng t hat o u r Lord's r e surrection took plac e on S unday, k ep t the ir f e stival on t he S und ay f ollow ing the fourt eea th ~an. F or a t ime tha t differen c e was 'ffl)ll rn w : t h mu t u a l fo r b ear a n c e a nd charity. At le ngt h , in the f o u r th c entury, the Empe r o r Consta ntin e t houg h t it his duty t o t a ke step s to a ll ay th e c ontrovers y a n d to insure uniformi t y o f _practice for t he future F or this purpose h e got a can on passed !n the gre at ''Ec urrrnn'ic.a,l c ou ncil o f Ki c e (A. D. 325 ), "Tha tgerywhe re t he g r eat f es ti val of E aster should be ob s e n ·ed up o n one a nd t h e s a me day , no t upon tha t of th e Jew is h pass over, bu t, as roa d generallv been •observed upon the S unday a fterwa rd." And t~ p r eYent a ll fu ture d isputes a s to time , the f ollowin g ru le s "-e re a ls o la id dow n: l. That t h e t\Y e nty- firs t d a y of Marc h s hall be a cc ounted t h e v erna l equinox. 2. Th a t the full moon h a ppe nin g ~pon o r ne;- t a ft e r Th e t,,-enty -firs t of M,ych s :iall oe t a l, en f or th e f ul l m o on of Nlsl'n. 3. That the L o r d's d ay next following Lliat full moon be E a s te r d ay .• 4 . B;..i t 1f t h e f ull moo n happen upon S l::1d a y . Easte r d a y sha ll. be the Sun- - L-'""----'-------- -------,--.=-=--"'.'.~ ~--------:--------------------. -" ........................................................................ • ~i• ~ •:_+ y 1 • ••• • • ••• • y• ~:,+ ••• • ••• •!• • ••• •!• •. ••• •!• • ••• •!• • •:_+ ••• • •:_+ ~:_+ •!• • • • • • • • •:• yy • • • • • • • • • @@ A n army corps 1s . 1n•ooo c0, m en . 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""!. : :,--..al o:. : ~. . s ;: ec:-::5 o: :~= ~.: 2.:-.::.. == ~ =--·-ts ,. •t• •i• wa an d 2-U O ,,-ill be . :. y MEANING OF STARS FOR THOSE l.\ SERVICE ~:• BLUE STA R Represents a n y one in the }Iili tar y Se1,ite. SILVE R STAR ~ % R epresen t s those wounded in act ion i.:1 lic.e o. w ::1 bf' ~ Le th i,; year_-..r :- ~i "'JI 1;; \\"ill n ot c on1e . on +:_+ d u ty. -~;:: r: :: .::; 2 z ain f 0r t ,•.-enty-seven •-t_• GOLD STA R :- -;;:'.2.~ _:. . a.4'.! a :"t.e r th a t y o1.1 " 'i ll h a Ye ~~ ~, :aepresent s t ho se killed in acrio:i b L e o~ : c , .-a:: ~ •. : ;1 :l-.e c-e.a r ~000 f or an a ,.ty. _ p -1. ?: Z.: 1 i:· e:-. Easte r '·rep eats % SILV ER STAR WITH BLUE E DGL"i G : - - '..: !.:' 1 t,>;;~ !"1C: ,):~Pn. Ei e Yen yea r s Repr esent s th ose dLa ble d i:i linE: o: dut y. a ; o 1: :""t< i on . p ;. H ~ :; T !1e y ears • - ~: .; :: P.r.d ~.- 00 brm c: E a ~ter W~932 lea p yea r ? ~UE EDG ING n:: - h-=- --e:-4· ~- --:-.. :- . 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An engineers regiment h as 1.666 men An ambulan ce company has 91 men. A fi eld hospit al h as 55 men. A medical detach ment ha s 56 m en. A major gen eral h eads th e fi eld arm y and also each army ,corps. A brigadier gen eral h ea d s each in fantr y brigade. A colonel h ead s each regim ent. A li eutenan t colon el is n ex t in rank b elo-w a colon el. A m ajor· h ead s a battali on. A cap tain h eads a compan y. A lieutenant. heads a p latoon. ,A serg ea n t is next b elo,y a li eut en a n t . A cor poral is a sq u ad officer. ·~ ,::a:,- :-~ :~er . • HELPFUL L~FOR:\L\.TIO.\ IX READI.\G WAR .\EWS ••• •:,+ 1 • ··ecc 1"""."-4: ":ic: !"·,- . ; er :--=-:-: . . -;~ Ti:e i:-r--. ag~:: a ::,.- ~es ~:-. o·., r. a. := :-:-o. :c o: Can ce : a~d 7:: -:i: c o: 2,:,5-e :-- :. o :::: : :- :.: 3. :-.c : :-.-=- :-.' Cap ri co rr. , are so na:Taed C9-ca::se : '.e s u n. w hen fart h e st n o , th. ~s in th e sign of ca ncer, a nd. when , far t hest sou t h, is in the sign of I Cap r icorn us . .3..s : .; ----a- c :- .:: i .::.:- ~ ::-.2- -:-r:: :-:-::·:::o:--.: y ac c e p : ~ i : :: -:. ~:-;:- -:- ·. c · :c:: · :i.1 :z::, ah. · � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oceana County Migrant Labor History Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Shell-Weiss, Melanie Description An account of the resource Collection contains images and documents digitized and collected through the project "Growing Community: A Century of Migration in Oceana County." This project was a collaboration between El Centro Hispano de Oceana, the Oceana County Historical and Genealogical Society, and Grand Valley State University funded by a Common Heritage grant from the United States National Endowment for the Humanities. The materials in this collection document the history of communities in Hart, Shelby, and Walkerville and explore themes of migration, labor, religion, family, belonging, national and cultural identities, regional, national, and international connections, and citizenship. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Oceana County (Mich.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Grand Valley State University. Kutsche Office of Local History Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource El Centro Hispano de Oceana; Oceana County Historical and Genealogical Society Relation A related resource Growing Community (NEH Common Heritage project) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DC-06 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf image/jpeg audio/mp3 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Image Sound recording Language A language of the resource eng spa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 Subject The topic of the resource Oceana County (Mich.) Hart (Mich.) Shelby (Mich.) Farms Farmers Migrant agricultural laborers Hispanic Americans Account books Diaries Oral history Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DC-06_Oceana_Field-family-clippings_1918-1940 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Field Family (Mrs. A.T. Field) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1918/1940 Title A name given to the resource Field Family Clippings, 1918-1940 Description An account of the resource Book of clippings from local newspaper maintained by Mrs. A.T. Field, Shelby, Michigan (Oceana County). Clippings span 1918-1940, with bulk of clippings from 1920s-1930s. Articles are pasted into a book telling the history of the Detroit News, a way of repurposing that book for a purpose deemed more important. Cloth bound. Language A language of the resource eng Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Peterson, Marjorie (Field) Relation A related resource Growing Community (NEH Common Heritage Project) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/UND/1.0/">Copyright Undetermined</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Subject The topic of the resource Shelby (Mich.) Farms Farmers Scrapbook Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/ad4cff54c84f320c55ada0930ba800ac.pdf 859208d01cc1d148e4259b739cafbf33 PDF Text Text ~s•- --.o,.-,-..,f..-.l;w,<1,-."""i.-,--:---.-~-----.,-..,.,rnc u~ - - ..,.,..,.,,c_,,,.,,__ .,~.,,...,..,,,.,.,_.,...,....,_ ...,.._ _~ ~ ~ ~ -- -- - - - - - - - - • : e r es Interestingly From on . ard going for Uhrlstmas visit"lJ ,r Norway. Editor Oce11na Heral<i • , f DEAtt Sm:-l believe there are some o your subrcribers, who are my friends who have been lookinl!' for a few lines from me agd the fa1· norlh t,hroµgh your paper. Joy and sorrow at the Rame time is now my share, joy b ecause I am so glad .I am here in m•, moth, r country to spend the rest ~f ·a nd of these were bounft for ~or· way and for every hundred coming l1ere, the1·e 1·s abl' ut one pe1·s<,n de· e,· west · · parting for America abuut this time. tanicnl 1 am gaining in health and am soon going to work, n<,L hard but e11.sy. I have bought about live acres of land. and am going to build a cor,y litt le ·den; a house to have it ready for Mrs. Fiel(t v. in th<:: spring. J intend to plant some small an d 1 lar!("e fruit and combine tl1is wi t ll fist;• · bb't · ing and hunting and rai s1ug r a I and cliickens. The location is a beauty, alJout seY· en miles 1'rom here and close to a nice h .) little town and about tiftee n minutes 1 t h of my• •lifo -.v11ere I can regain my healt,h, \ ·801 1 o v 1Jecause 1 cannot be with mv dearest 011 ea1·th, 1·11 tl1e borne, t'·';.. u, fruit of rn.v labors in America, but I feel that l have done w!Jata man like myself posit,ively should do and I am glad now to rn_y to you if I can haw-: bread and butter and a little meat e once a week I will be satistied. M v walk from the sea . S. O. F rnLD, bably wr·t a h d tl • •. ,.,, e I1 s a mo re mn 11 er s 1iarc o.: Solpryd , Storhaug, f:tavan g-er , .,_, or• the hard wort, and she will be glad t t. way. . join me here in U1e spring. We leav€. -~ ,'I (llll' monument behind us ·in Amerh;a r' " •, irsTAND.squarely upon my record," said may it e Yer be a bJessirw · the political candidate. "Well," yelled Norway is a freer "~rnntry th au the little man at the rear end of the hall, America. In Am eri ca a person is the "you can hardly be blamed fo r wantin' to slave to the almighty dollar. 'l'he re keep the blamed thing from bobbin' up." a person loses his s t rength a nd se nseF< - Chicago Rec;ord-Herald. nted in and knows no t a eno,ugh to qui t rli o"A·MER+cuR !" grandiloqu ently,sdreech• ~ ging when tifty or sixty years old bt~t ed the youthful graduate in the midst thinks be must hnve as many doll a r1of his oration on "Our Country and I ts as his neighbors and a few better. an c' Destinies,'' the wh ile his gestures were before he can realize lie has ennugll very like those of an inebriated windto Jea\·e off .h e lies with his nose in the mill. "A-mer-i-cur, fou nded on the so id air and a poor as a church rat,. rock of the Constitution, that mighty The air and climate here in Norway document of which shall never pass away makes a rerson, l.e1lthy, wealthy and . one tot or jittle-1 mean, one jit or tottle'Z wise. A person feels wealthy here er-h'm ! one tit or jottle-that is, as I was ~; when he is in good health and can Ji ve about to say, never shall pass one jol or day by day. Bence he is.wise. little--er-r-lol or jottle- h'm ! h'm !1 J, Norway is a freer country because j il or Jottle-ar-r-r-r !- till or jittle-lol, [e here are not so many devils, Lazaru::; , tol-lil, jil-tat, tot, t ut-Iii, !al, lo!, Jul. andrascalsto encounter. Mostpeople Oh, dear me! Water! water!" "Hodi are as sound in head and body as the µ: du rn !" chuckled conscienceless old Uncle .ii 'Ji ai1· is pure, no n:ilroad wrecks, no E Timrod Tarpy to himself. "T his is the h murders, no robberies, and hardly a n y Ill fi rst t ime in a good while that I have 11 windlers or drunks. To prove t,his i r really enjoyed one of these 'ere combave but to refer to this city- S t n va n - t mencements !"-Puck. er- which with 3ii,000 inhabitant," · ~ · ·· - .. ~ MH•h v I Rln P B eecl1 r. has been half a dozen policemen . ,, 1 l\IRs. I-loMER: "-Have you nottcect how weary and worried lUrs. Goodwin erns. ! Here are the largest hermatic ca r:• ninl,{factories in the world and t he looks of late?" :i\Irs. Neighbor : "Yes, i) A most factories ' of • i<inds in Norwa ,· poo r th ing; she has quit doing her own 1· mThe winter is mild along the coa~~ work a nd is trying to keep a hired girl."- dy soil here, and we ~1ardly need mittens. Chicago Dai ly News. The thermometer st:mds mostly abon t i 30 degrees an::t seldom colder than 20 degrees above zero. 1· all:e good 1nc1ne,v. B11t t ·' prioclpa.l streets fur men must ma.ke great fort t many hours on the •last night of the producer at, one enrJ and · th *Oas a nea old year and make the ears or tile peoth In t h e Pe J tingle with the hideous noises Cal'f at e other suffer and i; • "Catalpa I made l.Jy tish1horn<i, horse fiddles, cow , I ornra trnit growers ,vest bells and any other thing that will vi- same unen\'iable conditi dw~ brate harshly upon the Confet-ti Michigan potato growers "Catalpa '-j is thrown upou the heads and shonl- 'lari,rn protits in the 1J•.1sine Hard] de rs of tll'e promenade crowds . A t'ew ping- l'rnit to eastern mark unhappy grower doesn't ·=>catalpa wear mas ks and the whole thin g par- them nowadays. R. D. S Near tai<es of the spirit of a carnival. Fun ., kt•pt tab on 0 4 soil is let loose and hilarity reigns supreme coacramentu r t'rnit st.ii'pp"d 1.,.0 m tli C t l Ti · 1a · t ti I d · · ' ·>=· a a pa - ie mi Will er wea ier ie,re a mrts Past, in the summer· of 1<.J r th f h td 1 :Nor · 0 sue an ou oor ce e 0· - ation or th e found a net loss to the ''Catalpa ] birt,h of a new vear . .. < $ 1:l:i,O:i,i, at'ter the exprn-; 1 t N or b t a· R~t's\n ~~ d her r!a_,ti~h- turns were compared. 1s -x •cata 1pa ·e r " "' · .Y, F1 ie Y are dv,s1 mg Here is one item. in the ic ,vest relatives in San rancisco an e njoy - , which shows \1uw the fruit ·*Ceanothu iug tile P .tcitic breezes. They stroll made to pay all the t.rnt'lic In t h out to ,Jefferson Square, a pretty four 1Tlie Armour Refri!rn. l",'l<>i 1 G G , • «·ceanothu ,block park on olden ate .avenue I cl1arges $12-'i for puLLi11g ic A ba r that always looks. g-reen and inviting car at certain points on tl1 •·ced ar . e ven on aJ;!loomy day. To wall< on tile · journey. Ttle actual cos Celastrus ~-reen la.wn and sit in the warmtsun in this is only $JO :;o; t,l,e diffet On t h ( .la1'11irtry, witl1 dogs and babies playir,g t.o swell the already plPt hor «·Celastru s by tile d11zen around you, is a, privileg·e of tile car company: nnd th On th( they cli i;I nut 113\'c a cliance to enjoy in and commmer pay tile bills, *Celtis oc, Mi c liig-an. an uecasional grnmhle now North Jolrn Alex;inder Dowie, tlie heav.1· TI011T . K .Jo orcl »e t, !-\'"\11,\(' !l'.HIU WIW P''~(·~ ,P, ~l(j ,_1/1_vl1t San FranciRco, .Ian. 11. rnoi'i. -:+Celtis oc i'5 ecnnd on the sboi'b uf Lake )i1tJhiga,1\ 1-1-. -----t -th On t h is i n terestcrl in a law snit in the 1 "CHILDREN," said e aS onis th -::• cephala n courts or this city. Flu,ril Crnig, a I opeidmig}he door of e roo; 1s1 South ivealtiif insurance man here ll /lS 1~, wh_at ari yo?t'., wes bruu i:rht suit t o reco ve r ah•.,ut $17-'>0 1 ea rtiy n0tse a out. st Cercidip Llrnt he all eges !Je ac~vanccd to Do"·lt: rike," ~nswer;d th Tommy.,, st East / years ago wh (:: ll t ile · iatl.er :nade a l'unker, an Dicks e packer. nd <+ cercis ca tile attemp t to start a mi~sirm lw re. have you got Johnny bou nd \Vith Dowie does ii 't d.eny bon<,wi ng- lhe a tied to a chair ?" "Oh, ·=❖ cercis c I muney but Il e says i t wa,; a debt of he's th e consumer."-Chicago With love lhat Il e expect ed " Bruther" IT is told of an American Craig ne ver to collect on tl1i s sid e of who bought a castle on the the rirnr Stvx. 'l'h e ma tter liasn't one cold day his daughter bee n settled ye t . wa rmin g his hands at a fi re w Nortb. I want to say a fe w word ;; in com· kindled in suit of plate armor. Ch am::ed : 111endation or the C!1ri Rtma,; edition wha t have you been doing?" 1 or the t:ih elb,Y H e rald . l t was the that patented that stove/ repli In t h l peer of any sr1iall pape r th i,t I ha \"e of th e castle, "must have been · · cl t'o1· a lonu· tim e 'l'l1·'t Ii · t C h erry, examine " · " rs I've made th e old thing heat u Ch erry. oag-,i ot' greetings from t h e business T it-Bits. Chestnu ;nen or Shelb_y was inte restin g rea d- - - - - - - - -~ C in!leven for a st ran!("er. The potat,, l\lRs. R uRALLES: "Yourplac, t h eS n u article deserves spec ial mention a lso. I wonde r you don't keep fow Chinqu a :, It covered tile ground compleLely. nice to have fr esh eggs every If it wa'! nut for the· cos t of trans - Clyde: "But fowls are sucl poct.ation the potato growers ot' Oce- \ Vhy couldn't we keep an 11 ~ aoa cuuuty would never need t i? hunt stead ?"-Brooklyn Life. fOJt a, ,;i:b)rk t or lluld t,be i r cr 0 p fur ·=- 'Ol.,"tll]ml]l'lffl:ffl'lfli'P""'r.l'r.M Jil'imi;lJTtaTIU a.it·. :V[!t .?·: I I t I I j m~: � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oceana County Migrant Labor History Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Shell-Weiss, Melanie Description An account of the resource Collection contains images and documents digitized and collected through the project "Growing Community: A Century of Migration in Oceana County." This project was a collaboration between El Centro Hispano de Oceana, the Oceana County Historical and Genealogical Society, and Grand Valley State University funded by a Common Heritage grant from the United States National Endowment for the Humanities. The materials in this collection document the history of communities in Hart, Shelby, and Walkerville and explore themes of migration, labor, religion, family, belonging, national and cultural identities, regional, national, and international connections, and citizenship. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Oceana County (Mich.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Grand Valley State University. Kutsche Office of Local History Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource El Centro Hispano de Oceana; Oceana County Historical and Genealogical Society Relation A related resource Growing Community (NEH Common Heritage project) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DC-06 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf image/jpeg audio/mp3 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Image Sound recording Language A language of the resource eng spa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 Subject The topic of the resource Oceana County (Mich.) Hart (Mich.) Shelby (Mich.) Farms Farmers Migrant agricultural laborers Hispanic Americans Account books Diaries Oral history Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DC-06_Oceana_Peterson_Marge-004 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Field, S. O. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1905 Title A name given to the resource "Land of the Vikings" Description An account of the resource Letter from S.O. Field published in the local Shelby, Michigan paper describing why he decided to leave Michigan and move back to Norway, the country of his birth. Language A language of the resource eng Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Peterson, Marjorie (Field) Relation A related resource Growing Community (NEH Common Heritage Project) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/">No Copyright - United States</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Subject The topic of the resource Shelby (Mich.) Farms Farmers Migrant agricultural laborers Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/f768286c72c302274080be6128cc3d5c.pdf 58ba4d7b2b9039bfa73f7b22c96ad938 PDF Text Text ,EJ :, ,v, .._:..Ull.L.t, moved the barn up to within eight rods of the house, put new sills under the stone foundations all around it. r1 THRIFTY NORWEGIAN'S WAY. Have a~so put up a first-class windmill v\ with water for house and barn. Built \ FIFTH PRIZE ESSAY. a wagon and carriag,e house on the In the spring of '93 I bought a 40 a end of barn. \ arm for $2000. I was then 43 yrs old I now have five head of cattle, tw·o /JI. ~ nd worth 1750; mY estate is now wor~h horse!;'. four hogs and a flocl{ of fine / \ . \ fully 6000. Paid 1200 cash and gave a - bran, chickens. feed cornmeal ground feed suchand as / mealI and mixed mortgage for 800. Paid the mortgage slightly moistened with swill. When in the fall of the same year a nd have , clover is green I get some of that and never had a mortgage on my .::i.rm · when I have sugar beens I chop them since. Wife and myself started t? work fine and feed them with the grass. Our with an old horse, a cow, one pig, one money crops are potatoes and fruit. I hen and a rooster. I · got a 3 mos old never sell straw or ·hay. Have sold calf from my sister as a birthday pres- some grain, but after this I shall feed ent and from that one we have raised it to enrich the soil. I am going to all 'our stock. We did not know much make my· land rich enough so the farm about farming, but we had made up will be w1orth $10,000 before long. I am our minds to go slow and take care of going to ha,ve good-si:i:ed straw stacks everything, whether big or little, and scattered all over mY barnyard and "·e should sell as much as we could stable my stock and let them have a without making the soil any poorer. run once in a while in the yard. Have bought all the manure we could Flave lost lots of money in clover get in the town. Found I could not get seed by seeding in between wheat and along without farm papers, and finally rye. Sometimes I had a good catch, Use and pcot hold of 'F & H and it has been a• but as soon as the grain was cut the I Value. Yery valuable aid. . weatber generally became dry and the \Scale 1 to 10. My farm is a light sandy soil, but by sun burned and killed the seed. I find it plowing under green clover we can pays better to seed down to clover In raise a good crop of any kind every wheat or rye stubble, running over with I year. The so\! never becomes to<;> wet, 1- · , . , I • . and if very dry we keep the cultivator I a straight tooth 'harrow after sowing. going to hold moisture. Plow In ma- Have pastured the hogs and other stock nure in fall and winter on level land; In the apple orchard, but shall not on hil!Y land I turn it under In the fall again, as I do not think it pays to take - - 2 -10- - 6 i;o the ground there will not freeze so anything from the orchard except much, or wash the manure down. I the fruit and trimmings. I can go anyII 5 then plow again in the spring. I drag where and get anything T want on mY · 7 7 it nearly every week when dry until name. I have often borrowed monEY planting time. It pays to be sure that but never do so unless I neeil it ba•Jly. 2 6 the soil is finely pulverized. Plant as I keep an accurate s'l!; of bo .)kS includsoon as danger of frosts is over and ing all expenditures, income and the 2 6 the soil is warm for corn and potatoes, profit. I believe it 1,ays w•~ll to expend 5 and as soon as the rows can be seen freely for books, papE: rs an;i reports 1 10 5 I go over with a spring tooth drag with so as to keep well posted. Cleared over 3 5 lcyer having the teeth to slant back to $1000 in '97 on that account. I hire a 6 a,·oid clinging. Weed~ are thus _kept boy by the year, and we put in about 6 6 down and moisture retamed. Cultivate 16 a of potatoes, 8 of corn, 3 of beans· 5 each week if the soil is dry. I find a and some carrots. Have cleared 400 i;pr\ng tooth cultivator is best by far from 4 a of peaches. Potatoes have 2 5 5 for this soil. Cultivate t;hallow and brought 600 in one sea.son. keep the ground as level as possible. One of my neighbors beca me dis2 51 5 1 Have made the most money from po- couraged and rented me his farm. 4 tatoes selling them in spring with I borrowed $75 of a neighbor, paid ., , 6 1 7 profit.' 40 on rent and gave a note for 35. This · 10 \'Vhen I bought the farm it was very was just after the two bad yea.rs of '95- , 6 1 6 much run down and the only house ,~as 6. This investment ,paid me well. To 71 an old Jog hut about 30 yrs old standmg be a successful farmer it takes study in a little apple orchard of. 2 a. There and planning, and considerable reading, 5 8 was an old barn, but the sills had rot- one that isn't afraid to work or get 6 8 2 te<l from under it, also a couple of up ea.rlY in the morning. This year I 7 sheds. We kept house in the log house have rented my farm to a nice farmer. I 5 for 2 yrs. I planted 200 peach trees the Wife and I are going to take a trip to u 9 5 3 tlrst spring. They brought us a good our old home in Norway, and at the crop of peaches last year. Have plant- same time take In the World's fair at 6 6 ed peach, plum, cherry, pear and apple paris.-[S. o. Field, Oceana Co, Mich. 3 6 4 trees every spring and have now a fine orchard. Have .removed, all old fe~ces "In the Hands of HI• Friend•,; · · " 4 2 4 nd along the road leading to tow~ a The farmer had just arrived in tow~ planted apple trees ·on th e fence lme. "What" he asked 0 f h. f · d s 5 9 In the winter o.f '94-5, bought the , . ,,'. is new oun 1 right to get logs for a new house at 75c [ fne nd ' is a bunko steerer anyway? I 51 ; I p M ft for hemlock and $2 for pine. have seen a great deal about them in the 6 8 oak and maple. Had it cut into lumber papers." that winter, prepared it and got it "Of course," replied his friend, "you 7 well seasoned for th•e fall when the know what a bunk is?" 7 6 house was built of which an illustra- "Certainly," replied the farmer. tion is shown herewith. It is the "Well. a hunko steerer is merely a man finest farmho~se in this neighborhood. who steers another man to his bunk wh~n Have also built a packing house for he is unable to find it himself H · fruit in connection with woodshed. 1 •d h.l · e is a Th'~ ,,. built so it can be used f01 gm e, a P I osopher and a friend. And i w,. 5 · now, that question being disposed of I would like to show you whE:re- yon ;re sure of getting not Jess than $50 for $1 if you follow my advice." - Washington bride on the cheek,- and he WI ed by all the others. When th had returned to his seat, the on his coat and said: "There, that's all right. and I courted for seven Jong married at last in a thunders· we haven't got but $50 for tour and to set up in housekei we propose to Jet folks know · earth just the same. Now. are going to squeeze hands and the more giggling I hear 1 shall like it!" l\' t{!t Q :I i Star. Expensive Econom.• "l\Iadge. we can't afford n this spring." "Well, then, Albert, we I don't mind wearing my ol new neighborhood, but I here and wear them."-1 .Journal. Rending Between the l\Iiss Bullion read my han ing. She's quite an adept said the Jines Indicated that about to propose to a girl wi "Yes. What did you do?" ' \ "I proposed to her."-Clev ~ 115 * 116 117 * * 118 * 119 120 * * 121 * 122 * * *" t * * 12-1 * * 125 • ** * 12 6 * * * * i* 130 I • 129 ·-;r~· * I I 131 132 * * I• • . 133 \ __ __ . . .. 13! - "Deah boy, we've got to d on the pwinee, don't you kno "How so, old chap pie?" "Why, he weally cawn't 'll"e'II carry our devotion so awound the country wit shooting at us, don't you kn "* J Marriage Licen Chas. H. Boody, Hart Mary Evalyn McR:.te, Ha Will C. C11nningli:1m, We, Dora Gri1ff. Hut Robert E'l'1min\!, Benona Orvilla R. I•'leming, 8helb Sbe Was -Dos 12 3 * * * 127 * 128 .• n ........ ,...... I • •. Tommy-Let's play gra Ethel-All right! I'll "No; it takes a man to ager." "Ohl you can be the want to be what they donna."-Catholic Stauda A Gnllty Conscl 'Rastus-·Whad yo' t'in wif me, doctah? Doctor-Oh, nothing pox, I guess. 'Rastus (getting nerv on mah honah, doctah, I whar I could ketch dat!Warned. "I may be a tramp," "but under my ragged c heart that beats." "Stranger," said the f the fence yonder is a do"' Philadelphia North Am~ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oceana County Migrant Labor History Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Shell-Weiss, Melanie Description An account of the resource Collection contains images and documents digitized and collected through the project "Growing Community: A Century of Migration in Oceana County." This project was a collaboration between El Centro Hispano de Oceana, the Oceana County Historical and Genealogical Society, and Grand Valley State University funded by a Common Heritage grant from the United States National Endowment for the Humanities. The materials in this collection document the history of communities in Hart, Shelby, and Walkerville and explore themes of migration, labor, religion, family, belonging, national and cultural identities, regional, national, and international connections, and citizenship. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Oceana County (Mich.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Grand Valley State University. Kutsche Office of Local History Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource El Centro Hispano de Oceana; Oceana County Historical and Genealogical Society Relation A related resource Growing Community (NEH Common Heritage project) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DC-06 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf image/jpeg audio/mp3 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Image Sound recording Language A language of the resource eng spa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2016 Subject The topic of the resource Oceana County (Mich.) Hart (Mich.) Shelby (Mich.) Farms Farmers Migrant agricultural laborers Hispanic Americans Account books Diaries Oral history Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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Article accompanies Peterson_Marge-006.jpg Language A language of the resource eng Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Peterson, Marjorie (Field) Relation A related resource Growing Community (NEH Common Heritage Project) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/">No Copyright - United States</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Subject The topic of the resource Shelby (Mich.) Farms Farmers Migrant agricultural laborers Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/023ede1f8980822ad0031807f749c20d.pdf 8b0e12c69c892f4766efdbfbd4ea60cf PDF Text Text more th an ninPteen yearsago. J'lle ~ popul'ation of Norway is about 2,2~0, 00, ) or a little over that. I visited many I will now attempt, to write about our farms in the country, <'Specially around I journey :n Norway last summer. We where I was born. I al.so visited my left our home 011 April 16, and visited birthplace, ·a log hu~ ,,nd barn on ~b_out • • . . . ten acres of land, m a bad cond1t10n . ~nends m Chicago _for two da,•s, leav- ,L It was sold last year, befQre I arrived, mg there on Apnl 1'.J for Portland, in order t~ p ay -the expenses of caring where we got the Allan line steamer for my old father, who died three y~ars Tunesian for Liverpool, England. We ago. My mother died when I was eight had a fine tim,e while crossing the years old. ocea·.1, although it was a little cold. ,.€ I cou ld not get in ,the hou ::;e throu_gh num· After leaving Liverpoo l, where we r the door, so I took out one of ~he wm£ The th t , ,vi about dows tjust the same did when o e s an, stayed. three days, a four ho u rs , ride en years old. as My I stepmother not been fu: by tr-a m took us to Hull, where ~e used to pu-t me and mw sister, now livA row tw got a steamer over the North sea,and !n Ing in this town, to work on a field seed of eacl about. a day and a half we were m ,f picking up stone and we never got Chns~iansand, the first port of_ Norway .•, enough to eat. One day, while our used were o Arrlvmg there Sund~y mornmg, . May · stepmother was gone to some n eighso as to mal 6, a crowd of relatives and fri ends bor's, we d ecided to take out one sash, were on the dock to greet us, and I as she always locked the door. Then each, and a: tell you it w as a joyfu l time to see so , we got In throug" the window, and The secti man~ dear ones whom we had not seen ,€ being very hungry at that time, we got being dropJ for nm_e teen years. Lots of snow _was something to eat, and got lic ked very still lymg on the g:round at that time, badly for the act. This la st time or about two i and in ;1-orth~rn parts of Norway they f-l course was done not to get any~hlng to 0£ Howe were still usmg sleighs. eat but to repeat the act I did forty , t t 1 ·well, the first fun we had, after visit- 1 1< yea'rs ago. Now it was not my sister in O we V~ ing all our relatives, was sailing and ~ but my wife whom I invited to come gether weig fishing, my greates t sport. In fact · 1n through the window. _ £our ounce.: we had the best time we ever had in 3' You can believe how sad I felt, when ~ our lives. My wife is very fond of fish, we got . in-s.Jde. . The only two , rooms of May. and she got all she wanted. Thouwere stored full · of hand-thrashed _rye Gardner'! sands of Englishmen and men from straw in bundles, and there was I £ ·t th other nations visit Norway every ! enough. r'oom for a person to wa our een sum:mer, mostly on account of the through from said window to the door planted. gireat sport in fishing, and the healthat the other end, which I opene~ _from Many of ful climate. There ,a re three things the inside . . I thought -I _had a kmd of bt • d£· which especially strike a person ·when~ right to - do this, • as '. I - was . born there O aine . I< landing in No rway. First, the rosy r and had so many dear , and sad m em0. W. Mine cheeks of the people; second, the won-" ories. . was sent fu derful li ght-breathing air that almost ·1 Well we visited some other farms, makes the lungs of a person swell, and r and fo~nd most ·oE them running alo,ng H G. D. OW• heart work easy; third, the birds are :T in the old -fashioned way. In the dairy Rawson & ' s9 plentiful and so wonderfully tame. r , lin e they cannot · , beat. All the stoc_k Gardner's yn the winter we find in Norway on wherever ,we: went .was co sleek ,that it , most every barn, one or two poles, with J was a delightful sight to see. F~rmers dale, Mich. one or two big bundles of grain tied to , have " become · more interested m the Mich. the upper end, for the birds to h e lp care for their stock in late years than 0£ the themselves when they can find nothing • some twenty years · a:·o. Farm -hands . else to eat. Some places they have · ' are getting scarcer every year, received fr a shelf outside the kitc h e n window - so conse quently they raise more stock, from J. 1\1 where th_e y throw out ~read crumbs· y as it ' brings in a good price, and the ,r 0 £ d £. and the llke, and many tim , • I sat by ai farmers get along with less h~lp. ?' 0 o X or IO tlle op e n ·window, and several of the many yo1.:ng people are em1gratmg, Keeper £r birds at a tim e, not over t,Yo feet away and in many places I found only old from J. T from where I sat,_ would come _and h e lp ;, peop le to care for the farm, and Jots of ·nT t N the;11selve s , chattmg-and seemmg to be £1 land lying idle. ' n es , or so Joyful and thankful. . . . Farmers in general had a fair crop Colorado " \Ve ~tayed five weeks 111 Christian- , ~ last year and realized a good pz:1ce, , H 11··ngto sand. This beautiful c ity was burned ,. as all ' kin'ds of eatables are very high. a!-' down a few years ago, and it is now There .are m,a·ny creamerie·s in N?rway 01110. built up anew. with modern b r ick riow and farmers se'IJ' their ·milk to The £o1J buildings. Leavi n g th is place we went U good advan.t : ge there. Cattle are alt .· t' to Christiania, the •capital of Norway, 1 ways kept in the barn in winter and en vane · arriving th ere on June 16, at two n ever allowed to run in the srww, f?r results ob o'clock in the morning. The steamer ,_, ' both old and young stoc_k do- be:ter m The las· was late and only two of my nJat1ves u this way. No corn is rrused there, but . were on -th e dock, prepared to take us ee other kinds of grain , such as wi:eat, 1ty was q1 to their home. It was so light that . a 11ts barle y rye and peas are plentiful. varieties you could see to read a newspaper in l't ~tov'er and timothy .are their main hay the covered carriage. . . ro . Sandvetch and oats together are coarsenes:- When we came t? our destm'lt1on ~Jsb cut :(or hay, and make a very exa crowd of my relatives was r:-athered cellent · feed, when . cut green and seato greet us there. Th ey, a lso, had been ed in ·the right time. , • on the doc k for several hours waiting s O; ta toes are still . raised in the oldfor us, but it was very co ld that night fas~ioned way, about . thirt? in:hes and some of them were old, so- they a art and twelve to fourteen m a r<;>w , had to go home. W ell, 1t wa~ a __hearty )n later :years fruit has been commg welc9me, never to be forg0tte~ t the front. I saw many young O Christian}a has improved'") d erfully h ds just planted, such as apples, in nineteen years, and ma ny places I or~;: ea.rs and cherries. No peaches could not recognize myself. It has now P. 'o'I!.vn there· as far as ,I learned. about 2!7,000 inhabitan~s. about 150,000 aNre gr _, is a gr~at· fishing and timber - -- - - - - - - -- - - ~ _ , orway th' wrong country but there is some mg somew'i{ere, as they import . neari:5 ·twi ce as much as they export.-[ S. . ' Fi elq_._ THE OLD NORWAY HOIYIE. JUf~ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Oceana County Migrant Labor History Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Shell-Weiss, Melanie Description An account of the resource Collection contains images and documents digitized and collected through the project "Growing Community: A Century of Migration in Oceana County." This project was a collaboration between El Centro Hispano de Oceana, the Oceana County Historical and Genealogical Society, and Grand Valley State University funded by a Common Heritage grant from the United States National Endowment for the Humanities. The materials in this collection document the history of communities in Hart, Shelby, and Walkerville and explore themes of migration, labor, religion, family, belonging, national and cultural identities, regional, national, and international connections, and citizenship. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Oceana County (Mich.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Grand Valley State University. Kutsche Office of Local History Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries. 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Language A language of the resource eng Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Peterson, Marjorie (Field) Relation A related resource Growing Community (NEH Common Heritage Project) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/">No Copyright - United States</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Subject The topic of the resource Shelby (Mich.) Farms Farmers Migrant agricultural laborers Correspondence Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/0172a3062d99f398fe9d50ff85b609b2.mp4 47193585c128ed708a6a9b8adb3709a1 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/c054b3817ef2220ab3d9fb19c8bc0a84.pdf c488c9f2b653536c0f2819fdfed5c4f0 PDF Text Text Grand Valley State University Veterans History Project Interview Name of War: Vietnam Interviewee: Mike Fields Length of Interview: 01:03:44 Background:             He was born of 1939 in Seattle, Washington. He was only there a month or so before he mom moved back to southern California to be with his dad. They lived in different cities around Los Angeles until he was 7 years old, and then they moved to Oregon. His father worked at a defense plant, building planes. After he moved to Oregon, his father worked as a mechanic. He would attend high school then. Back then you were subject to the draft when you turned 18 and he didn’t want to be in the Army and march everywhere, nor did he want to be in the Navy and get sea sick. And he always liked planes. He thought they had they had the best looking uniform, except for the Marine Corps blues. He decided to join the Air Force because he grew up in a small farming community and there were really no other talents to learn besides farming and he didn’t really want to do that. So the military looked like a good option. Originally he intended to make it a career. He would enlist in 1957, right after high school, but there was a waiting list. He would be officially inducted on July 17th. He would be sent to Lackland Air Force Base, in Texas. It is now the only Air Force Basic Training Camp open today. They used to have two more, one in California and one in New York, but now they have consolidated everything. Training (3:40)       The training consisted of some classroom time. An hour was spent on military courtesies and how to recognize the different ranks and the different services. There was also drilling. They also had 3 days of survival training, where at the end they would have to qualify to receive their weapon. You have to qualify once a year to make sure that you keep up with it. He thinks everyone has problems adjusting to basic training. It’s a very big culture shock. After the first week or so though there were no problems. Discipline and obeying orders was a huge part of their training. They had to call anyone above their own rand sir, which was normally reserved for the commissioned officers. �              If it was above 90 degrees, all outside training was suspended. So they spent the afternoon training inside one day, and they practiced saluting. Training lasted 12 weeks. After that he ended up going to Airborne Radio Repair School, which was located at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The facility there was much more relaxed. The buildings were very old and they had to use coal for heating. Each person had to have their fair share of firing duty. They all had to march to class in formation, they had to address all their instructors as sir even though some of them were civilians and some of them were females. They taught them about 6 weeks of basic electronic theory. After learning about it, they would have to put back together some things that their instructors had taken apart. They had about 6 or 7 different sets to fix. They radios that the crew used and some of the navigation stuff that was used as well. He would pass doing well enough. While he was there he would have a Class A liberty pass. You carry it with you and whenever you’re not on duty you can leave the post. There were dances or movies they could do for fun. They were neighbors with the people of that community and they tried to treat them with respect. Anyone who caused trouble was dealt with harshly. There’s always guys going off and getting drunk. Since Scott was federally owned property things cannot be dealt with there by the local police. There was one time when this guy was being chased by the cops, for what, he doesn’t know. And he drove through the main gate and the guard at the gate stopped the cop, because he was not allowed in there. After he completed the radio training he was sent to Portland, Oregon for his first assignment. Active Duty (9:40)        He would live 90 miles from home. He would be assigned to the 460th Fighter Interceptor Group at the Air Defense Command. Today, ADC doesn’t exist as it was taken over by Strategic Air Command because they tend to run both tactical and intercept missions. Originally, when he got there they had Korean vintage F-89’s, Scorpions. A good aircraft but not a loved one. Usually if you lost one engine, you went down. Shortly after he got there they transitioned to F-102’s which were top-of-the-line at the time. They were the first plane that could go faster than the speed of sound at level flight. He would work as an aircraft radio repairman. They had more non-coms than ordinary enlisted men. There were so many WWII and Korean veterans there, killing time until retirement, that there was no room for advancement. So he was cross-trained to be an administrative clerk, which was the only place you could earn rank because there was no retention. �                  He had to give up the stripes to become a clerk, but he got his stripes back on minimum time and grade. He would spend about a year as a radio repairman. While working in that position he would check the planes before they went out and checked them when they came back. In between then, you studied what the Air Force called technical orders, or TO’s, and they were all manuals about the aircraft. You just make yourself as familiar with the planes as you could. And when you got gone with them, you would look through the TO’s of the equipment. Every piece of equipment had its own TO, right down to the spare tire on the jeep. You would get tested periodically for your skill levels. The Air Force has skill levels at 1,3,5,7, and 9. And you can only go to a certain rank at each skill level. Once you’ve achieved that level, you start practicing for the next level. Each year you are tested at that skill level. He believes that is smart. It makes sure people haven’t been goofing off and losing their skills, forgetting things. When he was there, the Cold War was going on. He had two instances of where he thought a war with Russia might break out. The first one was when he was sent to Labrador. And while he was up there, they had the Berlin Wall crisis. They had all of the military services on alert. A lot of reserves had been called into action in Europe. The second time he was transferred to K.I. Sawyer Base, near Marquette, Michigan. And while he was up there, the Cuban Missile Crisis at the time. His brother was in the Navy at the time, assigned to an old WWII liberty ship in the Philippines. They made a record of going from the Philippines, through the Panama Canal and up to Cuba, with a load of ready Marines. Living Portland, it sort of felt like a regular job, but they also had regular tests, tactical evaluations and operation readiness evaluations. During these, a siren would go off in the early morning hours, and the base would be run exactly as if you were in war, for a couple of days at least. Normally, when the siren goes off, you grab your nearest clothes and get to your station. Then as soon as things calm down, the non-commissioned officer will go around and send people to the barracks to change their clothes and then to the mess hall, to get something to eat. And then they would come back, and resume normal duties. When he became a clerk, during simulated wartime conditions, non-essential personnel are put on other duties. So he was placed on a turnaround crew. When the F-102’s came in, you would have to basically prepare them for another mission. And this is stuff you’re not initially trained for. And the chief officer usually wasn’t there. Instead there would be one of the crew who was there who told you what to do. While he was working as a clerk, he worked for the chief of maintenance. His office was in the hanger and he was in charge of maintenance of all the aircraft there. They had maintenance orders, maintenance directives to type up all the time. Letters needed to be typed. Fortunately, he had two semester of typing in high school. He would live on base at that time, but would go off base with his liberty pass. (18:30) Eventually, he would get transferred to Labrador. These would be a routine transfer that occurred every couple of years. �Labrador (18:50)  He wanted to go to Germany or Japan, but everybody did. He got lucky.  They worst part about being in Labrador was that he was supposed to serve a year of duty and he was sent back a month early. 3 weeks before Bob Hope came up.  They were on a mountain top, 10 miles from the main base. He worked at a radar sight.  They had a “bus”, a 2-ton truck with a house built on the back of it, to take people to and from the radar sight.  There, they made him the squadron mail clerk, and he was also the courier. He would have a truck to use to go and get mail. He was not allowed to let anyone ride in the cab with him, but he could bring people in the back.  The weather there is very much like the U.P. The lakes were great fishing, according to some.  There were about 300-400 people working at the radar station. They had their own storage, mess hall, and everything.  It would be the same as working on the base except for the time of duty. On the base, you had to serve 18 months while at the radar station you only had to serve a year.  They had easy access to the base, but had to make sure they could be back in time to attend to their duties.  They even had their own radio station up there. He was a volunteer DJ up there. The Canadian government would not let them put up an antenna. But they found another way to get their station not only out to eastern Canada, but also up to Greenland.  They played a little bit of everything on the station.  The base primarily a fighter base. They did have refueling aircraft there. They also had modified B-29’s.  Occasionally, it would be a place for planes to stop by in transit to and from the Atlantic, but more often those went to New Finland. Politically, Labrador is part of Newfoundland.  There were some natives there who worked for them. Apparently they paid better than the Canadian Air Force.  There was a village not too far from where they were at called Happy Valley.  There was a bar there, where occasionally some of the boys would get liquored. One time, one decided that he wanted to take on a few Mounties. Minimum requirements for Mounties at the time were 6’6” and 250 lbs. And this guy was pretty average. It really shows courage out of the bottle.  At the time of the Berlin Wall Crisis, they were going about their normal duties. The base was being used as a midway stop for all military aircraft.  Later on, he was working there and someone, they don’t know who it was, only that they were military, blew up a couple of radio towers in the desert in Utah. It caused so much of a panic that they were given their weapons with live ammunition; the first time since basic training they had live ammo.  Come to find out, it was the work of the IRA, in 1960 when they were still really active.  The second line of defense looked for soviet aircraft. He never heard anything if there were any aircraft because it was a strictly a need to know basis.  Back when he was in Portland, the ADC and the Canadian Air Defense got together and created NORAD. They would have one of their fighters go out to the Bering Sea and �  turn off their identification. The point of the exercise was to see how far he got before they could identify it. He got a bit into Alaska, but never made it to Canada. While in Labrador, if they had any unidentified bogeys they would send fighters up to try and identify the craft as well. He would then be transferred to K.I. Sawyer K.I. Sawyer (28:25)                 It’s near Marquette, Michigan. That part of the U.P. is populated with people from Finland, or at least their descendants. They were good people, but when you got in town and they did not like military people. You would have to wait 20-30 minutes before getting a glass of water. He doesn’t really understand the hostility other than other branches of the service, who don’t try to get along with the locals. There again, when they were up there they got to go off base and visit the cities. While he was there, they had $2 pay days. This is where they would try to give out as much pay as they could in $2 bills. This is supposed to bring attention to the locals just how much military is there. No other action was taken. And of course, everybody gets the day off. It didn’t do any good. The only good he can think of with the locals was when they said they were going to close K.I. Sawyer. Suddenly they were very “buddy-buddy” He served with all kinds of people from all different walks of life. He didn’t feel like there were any cultural or racial tensions while he was on base. He saw tension within ethnic groups, but never between ethnic groups. Of the 70 men that he trained with about half were African American. They were good guys. Some of them were from the streets and needed some polishing, but they were good guys. They were a little defensive, but if he had lived their life, he probably would have been too. As long as you could pass the physical, the Air Force would take pretty much anybody. He did know a man who was inducted in Portland and he got down to Lackland and when they had him do all of the testing, they had to send him home because he was slightly retarded. A wonderful person who wanted to help and contribute. Morale was pretty good most of the time on the bases that he served. The Air Force tried to make it that way as much as they could. First of all the food was great. He was in 6 years and 4 months and he only had 2 meals where they were iffy. They had steak every Sunday dinner, served on china. Every Friday some kind of seafood. They had lobster tails once in a while. The Air Force keeps morale up with goodies, like good food and pride in their professionalism. If you don’t keep up with the professional standards, you will be involuntarily cross-trained or you will be reclassified to a civilian. Depending on what you did decided if you were discharged with honor, dishonorably or less than honorably conditions. The Air Force tends to be lenient with people in that regard. �               When he was at KI Sawyer, he was on the Standardization Board. It was his job to make sure crews maintained efficiency at their jobs. A lot of it was top secret, so he can’t say a whole lot about it, but these were full crews with gunner, teaching gunners and tanker crews. Then he was pulled out of there and moved to the alert facility and things there were very relaxed, unless the alarm goes off. When they have nuclear weapons on a plane, they are not allowed to board alone; they have to have someone else with them. It’s called a two-man policy. Well, one day something had happened and everybody was in a scramble and one man tried to board a plane by himself. He was stopped by a security guard and would later complain to his boss that he was stopped. But the boss didn’t do anything for the man, saying that the man did what he was trained to do, and if he hadn’t he would be on his way out of the Air Force. (39:30) That young lieutenant learned a lesson that day. He honestly thought he was doing the right thing, but he learned. He was up there for when the Cuban Missile Crisis happened. But he was stuck underground from when Kennedy made his speech until December 22, so he didn’t get to see a whole lot of what was happening in the world. They had a lot to do; otherwise the men on duty would go bonkers. So they were kept pretty busy. The intensity level was pretty much the same and they were already ready. He remembers Kennedy saying that they were to respect Khrushchev as a peace seeker. He would be in the Air Force for another year after this happened. He considered reenlisting, but he was getting really bored. The only thing they offered him was a position as a general’s orderly. It’s not a bad duty, but he just didn’t want to do that. He had no idea what he wanted to do, even when he got that. It was probably the dumbest thing he ever did, leaving the Air Force. But if he had not gotten out then he probably would never have met his wife. So, he believes things happen for a reason. Post Duty (45:45)        After he got out of the Air Force, he went and lived with his mother in Illinois and got a job at a bookstore down there. He became engaged to a girl who lived in Grand Rapids and moved up here to live near here. The engagement, however, did not work out. He stayed in Grand Rapids anyway and worked as a bookkeeper for an oil company. Then he worked as an aircraft instrument calibrator for a company that is now closed. He would spend most of his adult life doing electrical work, mostly with vending machines. For the last 3 or 4 years he worked as a PC Engineer. The Air Force gave him a lot of self-confidence. He learned that he could do a lot more than he thought he could do. He found out in Lackland that his IQ was 125. �            He believes that people should join the armed forces to give themselves a sense of worth and self-confidence. He also believes that they should do away with the requirement of a high school diploma to get kids off the street and something to do. He believes it will give them a purpose. One time in basic training, one man went AWOL. Then next day, they found out he was AWOL in the Marine Corps. So he would be in double trouble when they catch him. He extended his enlistment by 4 months so he could go to Europe, England for a temporary duty there. He enjoyed thoroughly. He still did clerical work while he was there for USAFE, United States Air Force Europe. He got into Cambridge quite frequently, but he got into London once. He got to a theater and saw the opening of James Bond: From Russia with Love. The English were very friendly to him and he really enjoyed his time over there. While he was over there, there was a problem with men taking women into their tents to have “personal time”. They were not allowed to be in the tents. So that personal time was spent in the neighboring fields instead. But, if the girl didn’t say “yes” then you would be forced to marry her. (58:30) He would also have his first experience with traffic circles, or roundabouts over there. Their electrical system there is all underground from the years of the blitz. Even though there were no more blitzes, it’s useful because they don’t have the outages like we do here. It’s very expensive to own a car over there, so they make them last. He really wanted to spend some time touring Ireland and Scotland, but he didn’t have the time. When he was in Portland, he used to ride up with some of the men driving the WWII transports. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Veterans History Project Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. 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Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/e9889f7e49ba7000a05a2ab4d339f9ad.mp4 2eca68f3cd043e7a883f73b16db30141 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/7fa2312c87f610e2497ea82d10d88db8.pdf 1da96a0e9e1b15f94c9729283d7f9ecf PDF Text Text Grand Valley State University Veterans History Project Interview Name of War: Vietnam Interviewee’s Name: Larry Fieser Length of Interview: 1:12:07 Interviewed by: James Smither Transcribed by: Sam Noonan Interviewer: “We’re talking today with Larry Fieser of Webster Groves, Missouri, interviewer is James Smither of the Grand Valley State University veteran’s history project. Okay, now Larry start us off with some background on yourself, and to begin with where and when were you born?” Yeah, I was born in St. Louis, 1950, basically I was born the day my mother’s father died. Which, for what that’s worth… Interviewer: “Now did you grow up there, or did you move around?” Yeah, I stayed there my whole life, stayed in the same house, [address.] Interviewer: “And what did your family do for a living when you were a kid?” My father was an auto mechanic, and my mother was a homemaker, went to Catholic school in the area. Interviewer: “Did you have relatives who were in the service before you?” Yeah, my father was a medic in World War 2 and he was in … and he received a medal for… purple heart and a bronze star, for duty there, and he had a brother that died at Anzio, Adolf – they used to tease him because Adolf and Herman, was my father’s name, goes back to the Hitler days. Interviewer: “Right, okay. Now did your father ever talk about his service?” Never talked about the service at all. The only thing I knew is that he had some pictures that he had of war experiences that my mother did not like, and she protested that he get rid of them, and he apparently never did. Since he’s passed now, we’ve found – my sister discovered, that he still [had] the pictures. Interviewer: “Alright. Let’s see now, did you finish high school?” �Yeah, I went to a Catholic high school, Bishop DuBourg in St. Louis, and then I went into going to Merrimack during drafting [times.] Interviewer: “What is Merrimack?” (2:16) Merrimack Community College. I did get about – I guess I’ve got maybe, well I was taking an engineering curriculum. I was doing alright, I just didn’t understand when I was gonna get to drive the train, so anyway I kinda got frustrated with all the stuff going with the Vietnam War and everything, and I figured I wasn’t that interested at the time, and I was kind of distracted with the war news, reports, and I just decided, you know, ‘let’s get it over with, then I’ll come back and live my life.’ Interviewer: “Okay, so school wasn’t really for you at that point in time and you knew if you leave that Uncle Sam will come calling anyway.” Right. I felt like it was inevitable, so I just volunteered for the draft. Interviewer: “Alright. Now for people who don’t know what that is, what’s the difference between volunteering for the draft and simply enlisting in a conventional sense?” Well, I believe there was some age restriction on when they could take you, you could get a student deferment and probably stay in school – which a lot of people did. I never bothered to put in for the deferment, so basically I just decided to – I went down to the draft board and said ‘go ahead and… I’m ready to go.’ Interviewer: “Okay. So rather than wait for them to eventually send you the notice, what you figure will happen – you just go ahead and sign up and get it over with.” Right, exactly and I – the prior year after that they went to the lottery and I think my number would’ve been [second.] Interviewer: “Yeah, okay, so you decided – so when is it that you decided to enter the service?” Well it was pretty much toward the end of ’68, I was working at Sears and you know, I just didn’t really have any future ambitions at the time because I had this cloud of Vietnam hanging over my head, and I’d seen guys that were – I was aware of what was going on. So I just decided, it’s either now or never, you know I [couldn’t] live in limbo. Interviewer: “Right. Okay, so do you report to St. Louis first for processing or..?” �Yeah, it was in Webster area, Webster Groves, we just went down there and told them – I guess I signed something — Interviewer: “Well once you sign up though, when you’re gonna head off for training, do they process you before sending you to where you go for basic, or did you have a physical someplace?” We went somewhere, I’m not sure exactly.. downtown St. Louis I think? And then I remember doing some test, I know they had some test that you had to go through, I know there was a colorblind test you had to take and a friend of mine was there from school, and I helped him to pass the colorblind test because he said, ‘well they had a party for me, you know I can’t go back,’ and I said ‘well I’m not colorblind’ and so anyway I helped him pass the colorblind test so he went in, eventually I found out that he went over for eight months and toward the end of his enlistment. (5:26) Interviewer: “Alright. Now, so did you notice anybody trying to sort of scam the system or – cause you have the physical, in some places people try to find interesting ways to…” Well I had some friends that actually had, they had relatives that were doctors that would certify that they were 4F (Disabled and Unfit for Military Service), or had flat feet, or whatever. You know, there were some ways to get around that. Interviewer: “Alright, so you’re aware of that kind of thing. So where did they send you now, —” Then I went to Fort Leonard Wood, that would’ve been in February, actually a friend of mine went in in January and didn’t tell me he went in, so that was pretty much my … to go in the service, cause I was like ‘why didn’t you tell me you were going?’ you know, and then so when I realized he went, then I said ‘well I might as well go too,’ so he was in a month earlier than me but we were at basic the same time but we never met, we were in different areas. Interviewer: “Yeah. Different companies, different stages of the training. Okay, so you go to Fort Leonard Wood, now what – what do you actually do in basic training?” (6:35) Well basically you just kind of go through a grueling physical, mostly physical and mental – I remember the first time I went up the stairs they called us to formation, I came down and I didn’t have my hat, and I turned around to go back up to get my hat and the drill sergeant goes, ‘where you going?’ I said I forgot my hat, and he walloped me across the face and said ‘you won’t forget it again, will you?’ and I never forgot my hat again. �Interviewer: “Alright, how hard was it for you to adjust to life in the Army?” It wasn’t really that hard in basic because I pretty much made my mind up that I didn’t have any other choice, so I was just gonna do what I had to do. You have to conform, we did have a couple other people that wouldn’t conform and they would say don’t bother going to the … they’d call them out and then they’d let the peer pressure determine… you know you wanna run another mile cause of this guy? Or you wanna fix it, so pretty much they used peer pressure to instill that it’s better for all of us to be on the same page. Interviewer: “Okay, so you learned to follow orders, you do a lot of physical training, do you get any weapons training at that point?” We got some weapon training and they had some live-fire simulations, in fact I learned later that a fellow I went to high school with got killed in the live training – but I didn’t know about that until recently. But yeah, not much – I didn’t really feel like I got an adequate amount of combat training. Interviewer: “Right, well that wasn’t really combat training per say, so much as orientation for the Army, if you needed advanced individual training you’d get more than that if you were going that way, now what time of year was it that you were in basic?” (8:55) It would’ve been like February to April. Interviewer: “Okay, so what was the weather like out there?” Well, we had one day we got in formation, we called it Little Korea, but we got in formation, it was snowing, three or four in the morning, by the end of the day it was like seventy degrees, and we were taking our, taking everything off, we were sweating, it was miserable. Interviewer: “Alright, okay. So how long did basic last?” Eight weeks. Interviewer: “Now, what happens to you next?” Then I was transferred for M.O.S., which was – is a medic, was my M.O.S., down to Fort Sam Houston, and that was a ten-week advanced training. Interviewer: “How did you get that M.O.S., did you request it or was it just assigned to you —“ �I didn’t request it, I assumed aptitude tests, a lot of the other tests, I even think maybe they researched prior history of military from maybe my father being a medic, and maybe that had something to do with it, but I really don’t know how I was designed to be [a medic.] Interviewer: “So you didn’t, you didn’t mark that off on a list someplace, they just put you there?” Right. Interviewer: “Alright. And then did your father have a response when he found out you were going to be a medic?” No. Interviewer: “Okay. Alright, so you got that assignment, you go to Fort Sam Houston in Texas now, describe the training program there.” (10:25) Well, we had a ten-week training and about half of it was for combat training, and [a lot of it was about] anatomics, you know, stuff that you had to learn, and then about the other five weeks would’ve been clinical, like if you were in a hospital. So it was pretty much half and half, we gave each other injections, you know we were pincushions and some people told me we were going to use oranges to practice, but I never saw an orange. Interviewer: “Okay. Alright, and what kinds of people were training you for this?” I’m not really sure, I’m imagining they were nurse-qualified or doctor-qualified. Interviewer: “But did any of them actually talk about having been in Vietnam, or was that—” No. I don’t remember any discussion of anybody with any type of military experience as far as that. Interviewer: “Okay, alright. And how long did that training session go?” It was a ten-week training. Interviewer: “Okay. Once you complete that, do you get assigned someplace in the States, or do you go to Vietnam, or what happens next?” Well, that’s the thing – I was assigned to an infantry unit, at the time I felt like – at least I wasn’t infantry, I’m a medic, but I don’t know what the percentage of people were, I do know there were �a couple people who had allocations for physical therapy, and I think one of them was a big football player from some college that maybe had some influence to get their son to that type of training. But I think most of them probably went to Vietnam, I would assume – I don’t know how they distinguished— (12:27) Interviewer: “Well, was that where you were sent after training?” Actually they gave me a thirty-day leave, and I went home for thirty days and watched a man land on the moon, and (laughter) got ready to go over to Vietnam. Interviewer: “Okay, and how much did you know about Vietnam at that point?” I didn’t know hardly anything, I mean I’d seen protesting the war, I’d seen, you know the pictures everybody saw. But pretty much I had, I mean I had a brother-in-law that had been there in ’65 but we never really talked about that. Interviewer: “Okay, so you really didn’t have much of any idea of what you were getting into at that point.” No, no. Interviewer: “Okay. So what’s the process for getting you to Vietnam?” Well, I flew out to Oakland and today, fifty years ago, got on a jet plane and headed over to Vietnam. Interviewer: “Alright, and was it a chartered commercial jet or military plane or—” I’m not sure the name of the plane, I’d never heard of the name before, it wasn’t like the old TWA and stuff. But yeah, we landed in Hawaii, Guam, and then to Vietnam. Interviewer: “Okay. And where did you land in Vietnam?” Bien Hoa. I think that was down south— Interviewer: “Yeah that’s outside of Saigon. Okay. And did you land in the day, or at night?” I believe it was during the day. Interviewer: “And what’s your first impression of Vietnam when you get there?” �Hot. (laughter) Hot, and there was kind of a smell, kind of an odor different than fresh air. Interviewer: “Yeah. Two most common responses, the heat and the smell. Okay, when you get off the plane what do they do with you?” (14:31) Well, we loaded up onto a truck I guess, a deuce-and-a-half? (CCKW 6x6) I’m not sure the size of the truck, and we just started driving north, and I just – I don’t know long it took for us to get up there but we just keep going and going and going.. [I was thinking] well North Vietnam, we’re gonna end somewhere! Interviewer: “Now did you have a unit assignment at this time?” I’m not sure. I don’t remember ever hearing any unit, I think they took me in, got to Camp Evans, and then the next thing within the day or so I guess we’re out in A Shau Valley. Interviewer: “Alright, okay – so yes, we’re at the very end of June here – did you get any kind of Vietnam orientation course or anything? Or just straight out in—” No, straight out. Interviewer: “Okay. Now you go to Camp Evans, and Camp Evans – now you’re up in the far northern section of South Vietnam, … and Camp Evans is one of the big bases for the 101st Airborne.” Right. Interviewer: “Okay. And now, what unit within the 101st are you assigned to?” It was the First of the 506. Interviewer: “Okay. Alright, and as a medic are you officially part of an individual right line company, or are you headquarters or what are you?” Well physically the medics all stayed in their own barracks and the units would stay in their barracks, I was assigned to Alpha company – they flew me out right away, I mean it was within a day or two from being in Vietnam I was in the A Shau Valley, there was a medic there, Doc Jones, that they introduced me to. He’d been there for a while, I think he’d been in the country maybe seven months. They called incoming, I didn’t know what that – first they were playing cards, everybody’s having a good time. Then the next thing they say incoming, hit the trench and everybody runs out, we jump in this trench in the floor of the A Shau Valley, and mortars are coming in. And apparently this was a daily thing, and I turned to my right and looked down in the trench after the mortar hit, and I couldn’t hear anything. People’s mouths were moving, I’m �not hearing anything, and I saw Doc Jones in a – like a fetal position in the trench, and I’m going ‘oh my god this guy’s been here seven months?’ And I kinda resolved, hey I’m gonna die, let’s make the best of it, you know? Do what you can. (17:13) Interviewer: “Okay, now after that attack did Jones or anybody else try to show you the ropes at all or tell you what to do?” No, no. Probably within, I’d say within the next day we were going on my first C.A. into an area… well I didn’t… a jungle. Interviewer: “So C.A. being combat assault?” Yeah, yeah. Combat assault. The … apparently set it up, we entered on this hill, I jumped out – we jumped out, we started heading down the ridgeline, they called back – the gunships were sailing, we see friendlies moving, we see enemies or someone moving along the ridgeline, they called back to the battalion, they asked them they said ‘is there any friendlies in the area?’ They said ‘no, there’s no friendlies.’ So my first experience was to be shot by a Cobra gunship. We had four guys died, I medevaced a few, I didn’t – I mean that’s probably the worst experience, and you never want to hear that sound. Interviewer: “Yeah, that’s a sort of welcome to Vietnam.” Yeah. Interviewer: “So basically you’re on your own and you have to figure out what to do?” Yeah pretty much, it was on the job, I mean I didn’t know what was going on to begin with and probably nobody else did, I don’t know how many people ever got shot by our own gunships, but— Interviewer: “It happened.” Yeah, and anyway we had a guy – had a tripod, guy had a head wound and I put him on the tripod, medevaced him out, couple other ones needed baskets, pretty much just scrambling and… Interviewer: “Okay, yeah. So how much did your actual medic training help you at this point?” I don’t – at that point I think it had more to with just instinct. You can’t, I don’t think the training even – I mean it was there, but the underlying need was just to be able to react. And the �spontaneity, and I still feel that way a lot, is – sometimes I’m in situations where just, I have to do something and I can’t explain it but.. you know. (19:47) Interviewer: “Okay, so after that first incident do you start to get to know the men in the company a little bit, or not really?” Actually I didn’t get to really know them, I didn’t know – it was more or less just a job at the time, I didn’t have any feelings – I was pretty much numb from the event. Interviewer: “Now were you basically sort of a company-level medic, or you’re—” Yes, I was with Alpha company, it was a company— Interviewer: “So would you normally be with a company command post wherever that went or did you go among the platoons, or?” No, I would be assigned to the company, I came in after Hamburger Hill so most of the units I was with were half the size of a normal platoon, so we – we did get to know each other then, because there was less people to know cause it was a smaller unit, and most of them would tell me their stories of Hamburger Hill and I would do – you know, I talk a lot now but I didn’t talk for probably about six months in Vietnam. I listened. Interviewer: “Alright. So now that you’re there and after that initial incident, what kind of things are you doing over the coming weeks?” Well I did general care for the troops in the field, we’d have rashes, we’d have infections, I’d carried an aid bag, I had … I would experiment… I would use arithromycin or tetracycline or penicillin, whatever didn’t work I’d try it a few days, if that didn’t work we’d try something else. There was all kinds of different unknowns at the time, so it was more trial and error and as a medic I wasn’t trained for that either, but you know I just deciphered, this is the course of action to take in certain cases. [It was] pretty much like I said, instinctual. Interviewer: “Okay, now were you dealing more with kind of tropical disease stuff and—” Yeah, we had I think cellulitis was pretty prevalent, they’d get a bruise on their arm and it would actually develop into the joint where they couldn’t move their joints, it’d swell up and there was like a core in there and you couldn’t – it was painful, they said, but you couldn’t get any progress unless you had antibiotics. And then you had to kinda debride the area that would form, try to debride that and gradually squeeze out the – I mean it’s pretty gross, but anyway I just had to learn to do that and the only way to do that was to follow a certain course [of action] that worked, you just kind of learned those things. �Interviewer: “So I mean did you observe other medics doing that or had you had some—” Yeah, we talked – medics would talk to each other, about experiences with certain things. We’d share information, we stayed in the same quarters as opposed to being with the unit we were with, and then a lot of that was – you know the medics benefitted from their knowledge that they could share and take back, but the troops didn’t really have the kind of relationship they would have with say, other troops that they’re with every day in the field. So it was kind of a different relationship. (23:28) Interviewer: “So how much time were you spending in the field as opposed to on a base camp?” Oh, probably my first six months I was probably in the field, I would say all but maybe a week or two when we’d get a stand-down or something. Interviewer: “Alright, now when you’re out in the field you are right there with the men, I mean you’re close quarters with them.” Yeah, they would see us in and we’d travel in a line, we never worked together – we’d keep separation from having multiple injuries if we were hit by a RPG or some kind of attack, so we’d try to spread out and that would limit the injuries and damage. So you really weren’t right there next to each other like you’d normally be. Interviewer: “And you wouldn’t be casually chatting as you’re walking through the jungle either, and at night if you set up a perimeter or whatever, you’re camping out there, are you again kind of all spread out over that area?” Yeah, mostly in the field we didn’t set up perimeters. We would walk a trail on the high ground usually, then we would get off the trail and set up an ambush from the area below the trail. It was pretty steep, and I learned to find a way to not slide down the hill at night was to put your two feet between a tree and then if your feet would – if you would slide, you would (laughter) you know, wake yourself up. And so there was little tricks you learn, you kind of sleep with one ear open, you learn the difference between an animal movement and a human movement, just – just things from living on the ground in the woods you know, jungle. Interviewer: “Okay. And how were you supplied or supported when you were out there?” Well we normally – we were out maybe, I would say a week at a time, so we normally had enough supplies to get us that far, sometime they’d drop supplies in and we’d stay out, other times they’d pick us up, we’d extract from one area, drop us in another, and – but normally, they would resupply us pretty good actually. �Interviewer: “Okay. So you go, initially you start in the A Shau Valley, that’s the area where the Hamburger Hill fight had taken [place,] were things a lot quieter by the time you got there? Was there much fighting going on?” (26:04) It – it had a certain quietness in the field as opposed to a firebase or anything else because mostly there wasn’t anybody else out there but you and if there was, it wasn’t [like] you were gonna engage something. So you didn’t, you didn’t really think you – it wasn’t like a conventional thing where they’re coming over the hill you know, ‘run for the hills’ or something. Interviewer: “But there, was there much enemy activity at that point?” There was. But it was usually like, they would have like three or four people – they’d never engage us on a massive level, like a regiment or a division or any large numbers – and it was usually like a three or four-man group. They would come in, try to create a little havoc, and then disappear into the jungle. So we were really kind of like troubleshooting, but it wasn’t really like the battles you would think of in a normal war. Interviewer: “Now, were they using booby traps or things like that?” There were booby traps, we learned how to walk without, you know, tripping the wires – we didn’t look for them. Normally too, [Vietnamese soldiers] would not travel the trails usually. We would travel the trails, therefore they knew where to set the booby traps. Interviewer: “Right, okay – cause some units in the 101st stayed off of trails, and they would operate – that was the only way to get through somewhere. But that seems to vary from company to company and commander to commander, but when you were with them using the trails was just standard?” Yeah, we would – we would go on the trails, some of them we’d cut, most of the time we’d cut our own trails. And there was less chance of a booby trap cause there’s no trail. Interviewer: “Right. So when you’re talking about using trails, some of those trails were your trails and not just old ones that were already there?” Yeah. (28:19) Interviewer: “And you said you were with Alpha company for about nine months, it that right?” Well, I would probably say more like about eight months. �Interviewer: “Okay. Now, you’re there, you get there, it’s summer – at least summer over here at that point, kind of July or whatever – now does the season change over the course of that time?” Yeah, it seemed like the monsoons – kind of at that time, kinda kicked in around I would say November-December, and then it would run through probably I would say ‘til February-March. And then we’d try to reenter the area that we were in before the monsoons. Interviewer: “Okay. So when the monsoons come in, you guys clear out and go somewhere else?” Yeah, being air-mobile the only way to survive was to have choppers in and out and that was our biggest problem was the weather cause we had to leave, we couldn’t stay in there without any support – supply support. Interviewer: “Okay, so when you pull out of the A Shau, do you just go back to Evans or you go somewhere else?” Well we went to the lowlands, it was just kinda outside of Evans, we did set up ambushes there, we had – there were people that would come in and – Viet Cong would come in from the mountains, across the lowlands into Phu Bai, they had girlfriends in there and they would resupply them and they’d go back out, so we would set up ambushes and we did have a few ambushes where we found love letters, and things from their visit to Phu Bai, so it was pretty much where your enemy was really all around you. You didn’t know where their support was coming from. Interviewer: “Alright, now would you still be in the field or on firebases in that area or would you spend a lot of time at Evans?” We spent a little time at Evans but really we were pretty much in the lowlands until we got back into the – into the better weather, and then we’d go right back out into the— Interviewer: “Back up into the hills and the mountains, yeah.” The hills, yeah. We’d try to get back into the A Shau again. Into the – got off the Ho Chi Minh Trail, which.. we were in Laos, once. Even though it’s not our record. Interviewer: “Right, okay. So we’re kind of following here, the course of your career. So when do you think you left the A Shau Valley, would that have been November, or October?” (30:54) �Yeah I’m thinking probably November. Because we went to Firebase Rakkasan, I spent Christmas there in ’69, and Bob Hope was supposed to have a show – they couldn’t get us out cause the weather was so bad, so I know that was a pretty good monsoon, starting probably with the clouds and, you know. But I remember in November we would look and the sky would be beautiful, we said ‘it’s not going to rain today’ and four o’clock here come the clouds in, and boom it’d rain. And that was the beginning of the monsoons, cause you know, you get – daytime would be great until about four or five and then after that it was like [rain] all day long. Interviewer: “Alright. So how do you deal with that much rain?” Well we lived on the ground, so it wasn’t easy, we were wet most of the time. Up in the mountains sometimes it was – it felt pretty cold. And we’d use C4, we’d light C4 – you could take it off the back of a claymore mine and we would light that, and it would burn, kinda dry our clothes out a little bit. We used it for cooking and other things too, but yeah it was cold up in the mountains. Interviewer: “Now as a medic did you have supplies that you had to keep dry?” Yeah, I had an aid bag and I usually did have most of them wrapped in plastic, just in case. But being in the mountains wasn’t as bad as probably being down south in the swamps and areas like that, it was just cold, it wasn’t – it was wet [because of] laying on the ground. (32:33) Interviewer: “Alright, now in the time you spent with Alpha company and they were in the field, are there particular events or things you did that kinda stand out in your memory?” When we were in the field, we really didn’t – there really wasn’t much to do, we were pretty much just going day-to-do, and it was just so physical there really wasn’t any opportunity to relax. You sleep when you can, cause during the ambushes at night you’re really not getting very much sleep. So it was pretty much you know, you just think of the next day, think of the step, and just keep on going. Interviewer: “Okay, so how much contact do you think you had with the North Vietnamese?” We’ve had – we had a few firefights, like I said though they were limited, they were like maybe four people at a time. I would say most of what we met were maybe four. And we did have firefights, they would have a search and destroy where they would have a B-52 strike, they would ask us to come in to – to you know, explore the damage and think we did something, and they would be waiting for us. Because, I guess they figured lightning doesn’t strike twice or maybe it’s a psychological… way to, you know for them to fight the war. There was a lot of psychological— �Interviewer: “Of course, and if they observe the Americans had certain patterns, if they’re gonna send people in to investigate after a B-52 they know you’re coming.” Right. Right, and they wanted to demoralize us by thinking, ‘oh, their B-52 strikes don’t faze us a bit,’ so therefore we would go like, ‘what? I don’t want to go search and destroy!’ (laughter) (34:26) Interviewer: “Now when you did that, did you find evidence that the B-52s had been successful?” There were – there was a lot of physical damage, I can’t say that I actually witnessed, or saw a lot of human casualties. Interviewer: “Or were there like wrecked bunker complexes or things like that?” Yeah, we didn’t see much, and it was devastated if there were, it was buried. Interviewer: “Okay, and when you did get out of the field, what did you do?” Well, I didn’t get out of the field ‘til about eight months after I’d been there— Interviewer: “Wouldn’t there be an occasional day when you’d be someplace else?” Oh, we would have – occasionally they’d give us a week to go to Eagle Beach or in-country R&R. And I believe we had two of them that I remember, where we had a week to just blow off steam. Interviewer: “Okay, so would that be in a secure area where you’re not..?” Yeah, it was pretty secure, Eagle Beach, in fact they made us turn in our weapons and so there was no chance somebody else was gonna, you know we weren’t gonna have any problem, and then you know we’d have some drinks, we’d watch a movie, they had a band, you know just things kinda where we could all get together and actually kind of relax a little bit, get away from it. (36:01) Interviewer: “Eventually your assignment changes, so once you kinda complete that time that you spent with Alpha did you have an R&R or what came next?” Yeah, I went on R&R and it was almost eight months into my tour, and I was thinking, well, you know medics normally get out of the field about eight months, and they’ll put ‘em in the rear. So I had waited as long as I could to take my R&R. But anyway I took my R&R, I came back from �Thailand and the – the night I came back I was monitoring the horn they called it, the radio. And we were getting loss of signal from Alpha at my old company in the field, and I was notified that they apparently got attacked and they were hit. The next day a lieutenant – or lieutenant colonel picked me up in a Loach helicopter, which is what most of the upper officers used, and we flew out to the site and I got some information about a few of my buddies that’d got killed, they wanted me to identify a few of them before they took ‘em. The medic that had replaced me was one of the casualties. And so after that I went back to Camp Evans, I wasn’t assigned yet cause Charlie Company was – I was a battalion medic at the time, when I came back, so I was going to go out with Charlie company so I went from Alpha to Charlie after my R&R, so they sent me to Firebase Granite a week later after my unit had gotten into the conflict. And then the night I went out there they got attacked. They broke in – they broke, sappers got into the mortar pit, pretty much pulled the perimeter back behind the mortar crew so the perimeter was infiltrated. They woke me up and said, you know, ‘they’re down there Doc, that’s where they hit.’ Darkest day, night I’ve ever seen. I had a guy on a point up on a hill said, he said ‘go down there in the mortar pit,’ and so I crawled down the mortar pit, I couldn’t see my hand in front of my face, I think I lost my rifle cause I never found it. I crawled down there with my aid bag, found a guy blown into the ammo – the mortar bunker, guy must’ve weighed close to three hundred pounds, I mean I couldn’t get him out, I pulled, I pulled, I could hear him wheezing. I just, I didn’t know what – I just kept thinking I gotta find out if there’s others out there that I can help because I can’t, I can’t stay. This guy looked pretty bad, and so I crawled through the mortar pit and I saw a sapper jump up out of a foxhole about ten feet from me. And he didn’t have any weapons, cause he was a sapper, which – they used dynamite or whatever. And I’ll never forget the look on – he just ran toward the south end and into the woods, and I was there with no weapon, he had no weapon, it was… (39:57) Interviewer: “Well it was still pretty dark, wasn’t it?” It was very dark, I could barely make it out. But I did see the movement, and so I turned to go back through the mortar pit and there was a mortar tube with a decapitated G.I.’s head on the tube. And that, that’s what got me. And that… that was the worst. But this the kind of warfare we were in, it was psychological more than [anything.] Interviewer: “So basically the sappers broke in, they killed some people, and did they blow things up? Did they toss … charges?” They basically just wanted to disrupt the perimeter and then they had an NVA regiment out there, it was – if things worked the way they wanted, [they would] overrun the base. They did shoot rocket-propelled grenades and everything in from the low – it was actually a lower end of the firebase, so it was more susceptible to attack and I was originally up on the upper end with the artillery so I had to come all the way down around there. �Interviewer: “Now were there other American G.I.s in there chasing the enemy out or did you have no idea what anyone else was doing?” Yeah. I did not know, I read other articles of other medics that were on the base at the time, and I think a same medic had already been there earlier when that – the guy in the mortar pit was injured. And he – his description of it was he got blasted into the – he was there before that happened, and he got blasted into the pit, so we probably crossed tracks as medics in the same area. Interviewer: “But basically the enemy, so they broke in but then the regiment didn’t attack?” No. No, apparently we pulled the perimeter back and apparently it was secure, I mean we did get gun support, we did get artillery support from other areas, so they must’ve made a decision that, ‘we’d created enough problems.’ And in their regard, they would rather just disrupt and wound than to really overrun a base cause, you know, they can come back and do it tomorrow. They know where we’re gonna be. (42:35) Interviewer: “Yeah, so you kinda have, you come back from R&R and things are a whole lot different than you thought they were going to be. Now having now joined [Charlie Company,] basically do you stay with them for the rest of the tour or?” Yeah, I stayed with Charlie Company and we had commanding officer Zippo so basically Charlie company was designated as the battalion company, that’s who I was assigned to which was a battalion commander’s company, which is Charlie Company. And so we humped around, I guess I probably humped around for another, I guess another month, another month and a half with Zippo – which he’d been there for three tours, he was more gung-ho than most, and he basically said, you know don’t – we’re still at war. Interviewer: “Now, did he know his job?” Right. Interviewer: “Okay. So he would push you, but he wasn’t doing things that were stupid?” No. And he said in the field, you can do what you want in the field, but when you get back in the rear you’re shaving, you’re gonna look like soldiers you’re gonna act like soldiers. So he had a different philosophy than most of the companies I’d been with, especially Alpha but – totally different approach to fighting, he didn’t care if it was right or wrong he said it’s what we do. He said, ‘what are you gonna do if you see ‘em? You kill them.’ You know? �Interviewer: “Mhm. Alright, now while you were with that company after the attack on Granite, did you get into much by way of firefights or was it still the same kind of patrolling?” (44:20) No, most of the firefights were earlier in my tour, after that we didn’t experience firefights, it seemed like it did change to where it was more attacks on the firebase, it was more – they had really, I think they really sent more troops, more organized regiments than the original fighting where it was more hit-and-run. And that’s when it started getting more where they zeroed in on – they knew where we were, they zeroed in and decided since we had already declared that we were ending the war, that – you know, there was no reason for them to not take advantage of it, and so they attacked – they were more aggressive, they attacked on more of a massive scale. Interviewer: “But if you’re out in the – now in the Ripcord campaign itself, the companies of 2506 and some of the other ones that were sent in to support them as they were patrolling the area right around that firebase, they were getting into more and more trouble at times, and coming under attack. So where was your company operating?” Well basically I think Charlie – I went, I was going to the rear after that, and basically Charlie company from what I understand went to Firebase Bastogne, and they pretty much pulled them out of the area, Charlie company. So the only company left in the 1st Battalion was Delta, at that time. Interviewer: “And they got tossed into Ripcord at the very end, and they had more trouble back in May, as well so that’s their own story, so when did you go from being in the field with Charlie company to being back at Evans?” I would say probably around my birthday, I think I remember, probably around the end of April. Interviewer: “Okay, alright. So now you’re pretty much based at Camp Evans, how was life in Camp Evans different from life in the field?” Well, it was different – it was more, you know, you’d treat people in the rear more than wounded veterans, it was … stuff, just, you know, everyday stuff. Cuts, scrapes, not combat wounds. Interviewer: “But you’re still getting the infections and—” Yeah we’re still at activity, we’d go into the village, give vaccines to people in town, you know, Vietnamese people. We did certain medical things, but it was not really combat-related, more or less. (47:10) �Interviewer: “So these trips into the villages, they’re called MEDCAPS, (Medical Civic Action Programs) is that right?” Yeah. Interviewer: “Alright, so what would happen or how would those work?” Well we would go into the village and they – they coordinated with, I guess the village people, saying ‘we have vaccines for this,’ things that will help your, you know, children and stuff. And so we did have a program where we went in and you know, kind of worked with the citizens of Vietnam. Interviewer: “Would you have an interpreter with you, or?” I’m not sure – I believe some of them spoke English, and it was mostly children so they would direct them to what they needed to do, and I think they pretty much, they all spoke English I think. Interviewer: “And how did the – what kind of relationship was there between these Vietnamese civilians and you guys, I mean how did they treat you or view you?” Well they viewed us as helpful, they thought it was necessary that the Americans are benefitting their life at the time, and they – it wasn’t political, I don’t think there was any reason for them to think that we were their enemy, they didn’t – I didn’t perceive that. Interviewer: “So they were just sort of happy that you were doing that?” Right. They were happy and I was happy too, so— Interviewer: “Yeah, and did you have Vietnamese who worked on the base?” I didn’t work with any per se, but there were ARVNs – Zippo, who I humped with for a couple months, he spoke fluent Vietnamese and he had three tours in Vietnam, so he did understand the language. Interviewer: “Okay, and – now there are certain stereotypes about Vietnam and what went on there that I ask about just to see what you have to say about them, one of them is the assumption that there’s a lot of drug use. I mean, particularly in the base camps, did you see any of that or..?” (49:22) �In the field I didn’t see it, but as time changed in Vietnam I noticed like, when I went there we were more serious about survival, about staying alive, newer troops coming in to Vietnam were more drug-prone because I think they were doing drugs back here before they came over. So there was kind of like a change of people who just didn’t do it, the people who – well, why not? And when you’re seasoned in combat, your whole approach is you need to be aware of everything. And that did not play well in the field at all. I don’t – I don’t know of any heroin or anything, I know there was drugs around from the French – had left these pharmacies, and I was told that even some of the Americans didn’t know what some of these drugs were. And there was some experimentation in the rear on certain drugs, and we did have some casualties from certain drugs, they just didn’t wake up the next morning. So there – I can’t say there wasn’t in the rear, that would be considering Camp Evans, but on firebases and in the field, I didn’t see it with the troops I was with. Interviewer: “Okay, and the other area that comes up a lot is sort of race relations and racial tensions, and again you have stories about gangs of black soldiers together on the bases and all of this kind of stuff, did you see any evidence of—” That kind of changed a little bit too, because when I was first there you didn’t hear as much of this black power thing that was going on with the social change that was going on at home. Some of my best friends over there were African-American, the guy from Hamburger Hill that was from east St. Louis, which was near my house, he’s the one that showed me how to read a map and was teaching me all these things he learned from Hamburger Hill and it didn’t seem like it was – in his frame, he didn’t seem that way. But there was always the underlying feeling that they did feel like maybe they were more powerful together, but as far as me being a medic they didn’t look at me by color, and I didn’t look at them by color. To me it’s, everybody’s blood’s the same. (52:16) Interviewer: “Alright, so now you’re kind of – you were on Camp Evans then in July of 1970, and that’s when the Ripcord campaign itself was coming to a climax, the firebase was under siege and eventually it’s evacuated. But it’s not your unit that’s there, so how much of that were you even aware of while it was going on?” Well, it – in fact, I wasn’t aware too much until I mean, I think it was in July when it all started. And we would get little tidbits of information that’s going on out there, and it seemed like – you know, week after week it seemed to become more horrific. All of a sudden, ‘oh, they had this happen,’ then they had this happen, and then I was like, within a week or so of going home and that’s when I learned that Ranger was killed. And a medic that I knew had gotten killed, and that they used CS gas and every time I’d get information it kinda filtered down, I don’t know who was relaying it but you did have a rumor mill of sorts that everybody seemed to know what was going on. Interviewer: “Now explain who Ranger was.” �Ranger was, he was a commanding officer of Delta, first of the 506, and he’d come out to the field when I was with Zippo and he came out for about a week in the field with us. And they – Zippo was trying to mentor him to know that he was gonna take command somewhere, somehow, at some time. Ranger was very intelligent, he didn’t have the experience that Zippo had from three tours and he didn’t speak Vietnamese as far as I know, but Zippo was trying to mentor him – Zippo also felt that he wasn’t ready to take command and he did question a lot – cause Zippo realized you have to fight back to the superior support or you’re not gonna get it, and if you’re – if you say, ‘oh, they’re not giving me what I want,’ you gotta find a way to get it. He didn’t feel Ranger had the ability or the seasoning, or the relationship to tell the higher ups that this is mandatory, this is not up to you. Interviewer: “Now what about cases where the orders you’re getting bad, if you’re ordered to do something you know is stupid, would Zippo push back with that?” Oh Zippo pushed back, Zippo would do what he wanted to do. And Zippo was kind of like a maverick, he made up his mind a long time ago – he almost had like a sense of, like he hated authority – unless it was him! (laughter) He would talk back to these guys, ‘I’m here, you’re not, I need this support.’ And he ruffled people’s feathers, yeah. Interviewer: “Maybe while he was a captain.” Oh yeah. (55:40) Interviewer: “But you knew him from them, … workman is killed at the end of the Ripcord campaign and all of that and the company gets shot up pretty bad in the process, so there’s little bits and pieces of things that you’re aware of going [on,] and then right after that your tour is up.” Right. So then the long flight home with all these images of Ripcord in my mind, I mean it just played over and over, long flight. The guilt of not – ‘why me, why am I going home and you’re not?’ It all came over me and then you know, twenty-four hours later you’re home eating with your family, after a year living like an animal. Interviewer: “So where did you land in the States, where did you arrive first?” Came in Fort Lewis, Washington. Interviewer: “Okay, and how – what did they do with you once you arrived there, what’s the process?” �I think we processed – they gave us, I think we got uniforms cause the ones we had we, we didn’t have any Class A’s anymore. So we got fitted for uniforms, our boots got resupplied with our gear, and then basically we just flew right home. There was no debriefing, there was no discussion, there was no… Interviewer: “Right, yeah – did you have any trouble with the protestors on the way home or was it quiet?” I didn’t have any that I knew about, I really didn’t know there was much change until I was eating dinner with my family, then I realized that – I kept thinking, ‘they’ve all changed’ but I realize it was me, because my vocabulary shrunk to about twelve words and half of them were obscene, so…. (laughter) Interviewer: “So you had to kind of learn to correct yourself, did you have other ways in which your behavior had changed, or was there stuff you had to readjust [to?]” Yeah, you almost feel like if you say something once, they should respond, or something should happen. But when you say it twice, and three times, and you get no response, then you gotta find another way to communicate. And my communication skills were not – were very limited to say the least. Interviewer: “Now in your case, you’re back and you’re just home on leave, you still have time left on your enlistment?” (58:25) Right. So I went home, I believe I was home for thirty days, I think it was another thirty day leave, and then I went – I was sent back to Fort Sam Houston where I had my individual medic training, and they pretty much saw my record of combat and they perceived me to be – that I should inspire these other men to live up to certain expectations or something. Interviewer: “So what did they have you do?” Well, basically they invented a job for me to be a secretary – cause I knew some typing, I did typing in high school, to type reports, they pretty much fabricated a job for me cause they were trying to be nice, I guess. And make coffee for the first sergeant, and you know. So I pretty much just hung out with the guys at the motor pool cause they were more interesting. Interviewer: “So you didn’t really have a whole lot to do?” No. I just ghosted pretty much, we had to go on a couple bivouacs and then they’re asking me to, you know, ‘show these guys what you do!’ I said this is a joke, I said this is camping, I did this in the Boy Scouts, you know. And so I was just kinda disinterested. �Interviewer: “So you weren’t really going out of your way to impart your knowledge or whatever.” No, I just wanted to stay out of trouble and get out, that’s all. Interviewer: “So how long did you stay there?” It would’ve been about five months, I got out a month early to go on a G.I. bill back to college. Interviewer: “Now did the Army make any effort to get you to stay?” No they really didn’t, they gave me a bunch of fillings in my mouth, that was pretty much all I got (laughter) before I was discharged, you know, after not brushing your teeth and being in the field I had a few cavities, but outside of that they really didn’t pursue trying to keep me in. Interviewer: “So you get out, where do you go to school?” I went to Merrimack Community College, and I – I had a few credits already from before, and so I just tried to resume that. Mainly I just did it to get out early, and then I went on to – got a job at the V.A. working on a psychiatric ward, I worked there for about six years. I was a male ward secretary, the first male ward secretary they had – and we would, you know, work with the nurse and the doctor and a social worker and a psychologist, most of the guys were institutionalized World War 2 guys, and the medical thing had always been to take care of them, rather than try to put ‘em back out in society. Most of the Vietnam vets that came through wouldn’t stay more than a week and they’d say no, they were just resistant to being around seriously mentally ill people, you know. And at the time I’m assuming they didn’t have what – knew what PTSD was. (1:01:59) Interviewer: “Right. So did you have a lot of contact with the patients at that place, or?” Yeah I did, I started a team approach where I would – I put a sheet on the bulletin board in the hall, and I— [Recording cuts out.] Interviewer: “Alright, now you were explaining that you were working as a ward secretary for these medical patients for the V.A., and you were talking about creating teams – so explain that.” Yeah, I created the team approach where I realized a lot these patients hadn’t seen the doctor in like five years, they’d just wander around and you know, have problems. So I put a bulletin up there, it said ‘if you wish to see the team, sign your name’ and Wallace Connors, a patient that had been there for twenty-something years, signed his name on there and the doctor even says, ‘well what does Wallace want?” I don’t know, why don’t you ask him? So Wallace comes in there and the team’s there, the psychologist, social worker, nurse, everybody’s there, and doctor asks Wallace what’s going on, he goes, ‘I just wanted to see if there was still somebody here! I just wanted to know if there is a team.’ Because nobody goes to them, they have to come to you. So it worked out, and I think they still use the team concept at the V.A. in some areas now, cause you’re using all your disciplines in a different manner and even if you can’t cure, you can still help. �Interviewer: “Yeah, well you can find ways to treat people and make their lives better sure, alright. And what kind of conditions did these guys have?” (1:03:47) Well there were some that were lobotomized, one guy had syphilis that had destroyed his brain, he’d never been on an escalator before – we took him to a shopping center and he couldn’t go up the escalator cause he’d never seen one and he was scared to death. Lot of them were schizophrenics, but they had no social contact outside – they would have people visit them and then their condition would worsen. Their family members would come, they’d get worse. So it wasn’t really a – they weren’t working within the community in the bigger spectrum. They were institutionalized, basically, and that was the treatment plan, I guess back years ago. Now it’s totally changed. Interviewer: “Right, now you said you did that for six years, and then what led you to move on from there?” Well, basically it got to be pretty emotionally draining – you go to work and then you’re… same conditions, same person, you don’t see them changing, that’s what they’re gonna be for twenty years, you know. So you don’t really see, and – I didn’t really feel like I was getting the gratification of, ‘I’m helping.’ And so I pretty much just lost interest, plus emotionally like I said it was just – I think if somebody worked in that profession, six months there, move them somewhere for six months and give them a little break, because day after day you get too invested. Interviewer: “So what did you do after that?” Well, I bought a house, got married, had a child – bought a house, and the guy that did my homeowner’s insurance told me, ‘you talk a lot, you might be a good insurance guy’ so I went on to sell insurance for about twenty years, I worked with Farmer’s for ten years, I was with Prudential, Metropolitan, and a brokerage for about five years. And then again I kinda got bored and you know, I just said I just want to physically do a job without having to have, you know the mental responsibilities. I just - you know, lemme work, lemme go home and forget about work. So then I worked for Target for twenty-one years in the stockroom, and the physical work I loved. The physical work helped me mentally, I almost pushed myself to the level of ‘yeah, I like working,’ you know? But it never ends, you still have the mental relationship thing so you know, you never really – I’ve found that you never really get rid of that mental, emotional part. (1:07:00) Interviewer: “Yeah. And have you ever been diagnosed with PTSD or figure you got pieces of it or—” Yeah, I went to the V.A. in 2013 and I saw a psychologist and she was like nine months pregnant and I said, ‘I don’t know but I think I have ADHD, ADD, I don’t know what I got.’ And she asked me, she said, ‘you really don’t care about anybody, do you?’ And I said, ‘right now I don’t care about you!’ (laughter) And she said, ‘there’s nothing wrong with you,’ so I went another two years without doing anything and then I finally realized I do have a problem, my second wife I mean, she told me – she had to live with me, and I probably wouldn’t be here without her, but I did finally get some help. I went into a group program and at that the time I still had never put in a … I put in ten percent for my hearing from when I – I believe I lost it when �Doc Jones was in the trench and a mortar hit, but they denied that. But I went to a class, stress management class and that was helping me learn different ways and I’d be with other guys that had similar problems, and it did help. And I did some meditation, tried to wrap my head around it, and a doctor told me says, ‘you need to visit people that are like you, you need to go to reunions, you need to tell your story.’ And so I’ve been working on that – then I broke my ribs, I fell and broke my ribs and then I was – for six weeks, I couldn’t do anything. Went to the doctor for my normal checkup, they said I had diabetes. Well I had already realized I had Agent Orange but it wasn’t on the list, nothing I had was on the list you know, the itching in my legs, the breaking out in hives, I mean all that Agent Orange stuff wasn’t even on the radar, far as the V.A. So once I got that I said ‘yeah good, I’m gonna file an Agent Orange claim.’ So they gave me ten percent for having diabetes, then they said well – I wasn’t on any medicine, I was trying to control it with diet and exercise, so then gradually I got to where I have to take medicine, so they bumped it up to thirty percent, still hadn’t put in any claim, I was in the group and talking and they said, ‘you haven’t put in for a PTSD?’ I said I feel validated with the Agent Orange! And they said, ‘well you should put in for the PTSD’ and I’m going like, ‘well…’ Everybody’s accepted me, and my family that mean anything, so I just figure, you know I’m just happy to be healthy as I am, so – but then I finally did realize, yeah I have [PTSD.] But I guess my knowledge and being a medic, and working at the V.A. – I guess I’m too proud, I don’t know what it was. But I didn’t feel like I wanted anything from anybody, I just wanted validation, knowledge and you know, a thank-you. (1:10:38) Interviewer: “And maybe a lot of what you can really gain, what they can do for you is what you’re getting out of being with the group. Alright, now on the positive side, do you think you learned anything from being in the service, or influenced you in a positive way?” Yeah, I think I learned that there are more important things than money, there’s more important things than your job, there are more important things in life and it’s not worth sweating the little stuff. And I’ve also gotten to where I’m finally realizing that I don’t – I don’t need to convince myself anymore. I mean, other people can say whatever they want, it doesn’t matter if I don’t feel it. I gotta start feeling, you know? And unless I believe I can - I still have something inside to feel, and I don’t wanna be numb anymore, I wanna express myself and know that I don’t have to defend myself. Interviewer: “Well you a good job of telling your story! And they’re certainly interesting ones, I’d just like to thank you very much for taking the time to share today.” ‘Preciate it. [END] � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Veterans History Project Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. History Department Description An account of the resource The Library of Congress established the Veterans History Project in 2001 to collect memories, accounts, and documents of U.S. war veterans from World War II and the Korean War, Vietnam War, and conflicts in the Middle East and elsewhere, and to preserve these stories for future generations. 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Navy Veterans Video recordings Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Personal narratives, American World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Smither, James Boring, Frank Relation A related resource Veterans History Project (U.S.) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-27 Language A language of the resource eng Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/455">Veterans History Project interviews (RHC-27)</a> Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FieserL2320V Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fieser, Lawrence Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2019-07 Title A name given to the resource Fieser, Lawrence (Interview transcript and video), 2019 Description An account of the resource Larry Fieser was born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1950. He joined thr Army while studying engineering at Merrimack Community College. After basic training, he trained to become an Army medic and was assigned to accompany an infantry unit. He was then flown to Bien Hoa, Vietnam, was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne at Camp Evans, and was deployed to A Shau Valley for combat assault missions. While on a period of Rest and Recovery in Thailand, Fieser’s unit was hit hard by enemy forces, killing a few of his friends, including the medic who replaced him during his absence. For the rest of his tour, Fieser remained with C “Charlie” Company where his interaction with Vietnamese civilians increased. When his tour was over, Fieser was flown into Fort Lewis, Washington, where he was resupplied with new gear and dress uniforms before being sent home. At home, he felt he had to readjust himself completely from the person he had been in Vietnam. People on the homefront were generally hostile towards veterans and the war effort, so he had to censor or reserve aspects of his speech and noted how American civilians were much less communicative than soldiers in the field. When he returned to Fort Sam Houston, Fieser became an unofficial secretary for the NCOs at the base for nearly five months, which he viewed as useless. Ultimately, he was no longer interested in continuing his military service and was soon discharged. From there, Fieser resumed attendance at Merrimack Community College and went to work in the Psychiatric Ward at a VA hospital, improving its efficiency and interaction with patients over his six-year tenure. His work at the VA was emotionally and psychologically draining, so he left, got married, bought a house, and began working as an insurance agent for twenty years with Farmers Insurance. However, he yet again became bored of this mundane work, so he left and began work at Target, enjoying the physical labor and lack of mental stress of working in a department store. Later, Fieser discovered he suffered from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and pursued group therapy and meditation to quell the psychological strain. Reflecting upon his service, Fieser believed the Army taught him that there are more important things in life than material valuables and that he no longer needed to convince himself of validation or acceptance. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Smither, James (Interviewer) Subject The topic of the resource Oral history Veterans History Project (U.S.) United States—History, Military Veterans Video recordings World War, 1939-1945—Personal narratives, American Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Veterans History Project collection, (RHC-27) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections & University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401. Relation A related resource Veterans History Project (U.S.) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Type The nature or genre of the resource Moving Image Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf video/mp4 Language A language of the resource eng https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/46fe1fe8e247e0e8cd1558b259bcf0dc.pdf ee530286b2b53c1653d0d76d76feec51 PDF Text Text Young Lords In Lincoln Park Interviewee: Diego A. Figueroa, Jr. Interviewer: Jose Jimenez Location: Grand Valley State University Special Collections Date: 8/25/2012 Runtime: 03:23:36 Biography and Description Oral history of Diego A. Figueroa, Jr., interviewed by “Cha-Cha” Jimenez on August 25, 2012 about the Young Lords in Lincoln Park. "The Young Lords in Lincoln Park" collection grows out of decades of work to more fully document the history of Chicago's Puerto Rican community which gave birth to the Young Lords Organization and later, the Young Lords Party. Founded by Mr. José “Cha-Cha” Jiménez, the Young Lords became one of the premier struggles for international human rights. Where thriving church congregations, social and �political clubs, restaurants, groceries, and family residences once flourished, successive waves of urban renewal and gentrification forcibly displaced most of those Puerto Ricans, Mejicanos, other Latinos, working-class and impoverished families, and their children in the 1950s and 1960s. Today these same families and activists also risk losing their history. �Transcript JOSE JIMENEZ: Okay, Diego. If you could give me your name, date of birth, and where you were born. DIEGO FIGUEROA JR.: My name is Diego Antonio Figuero, Jr. And my date of birth is April 12, 1955, and I was born in Ciales, Puerto Rico. JJ: Ciales, Puerto Rico. And where is Ciales in Puerto Rico? Is it -- DF Jr.: Ciales is right in the center of the island, right in the center. JJ: Right in the center? DF Jr.: Right south of Manatí. JJ: And is it a big town or -- DF Jr.: No, you can go through it in two minutes. It’s a really small town. So, you go through the town pretty quick. JJ: And what’s your mother and father’s name? DF Jr.: Name? JJ: Yeah. DF Jr.: My mom’s name is [Ramonita Villalobos?] and my father’s name is Diego Figueroa. [00:01:00] JJ: Okay. And they’re both from there, from Ciales? DF Jr.: They’re both from Ciales. My mom is from town, and my dad is from the country -- up in the country. JJ: Okay. What about brothers and sisters? DF Jr.: I’ve got two sisters. 1 �JJ: And what’s their names? DF Jr.: The second oldest -- I’m the oldest -- the second oldest is [Yvette Figueroa?] and my little sister [Alba Figueroa?] -- she’s not with us anymore. But she’s the youngest. JJ: Did you mention your brothers or no? DF Jr.: No brothers. JJ: No brothers, just two sisters. And what type of work did they do? DF Jr.: My sister Yvette -- right now she is like an -- she works in the operating room [00:02:00] -- not room -- outpatient surgery type secretary. JJ: Okay. So, she works for a doctor. DF Jr.: She works at the hospital, yeah. JJ: At the hospital? And your other sister? DF Jr.: My little sister -- before she died she -JJ: Oh, okay. I’m sorry. DF Jr.: She worked in the cashier office at the hospital. JJ: And what kind of work do you do? DF Jr.: I’m a security sergeant right now. JJ: And your father came from the country. DF Jr.: My father -- actually, my dad -JJ: What was his name again? DF Jr.: [Diego Figueroa Reyes?]. My dad -- at first, as a young 16 year old, he joined the national guards. He lied. He lied to get on there because he wanted to join. His mom signed the papers for him to join. [00:03:00] And that was when Cuba - 2 �- I mean, the communists wanted to take over Puerto Rico. So, my dad saw a lot of that in Puerto Rico when he joined. But after that, he went to Korea, and he was the youngest sergeant to be promoted because he lied about his age in the first place. They thought he was older. You know? He was a pretty young sergeant. And of course in Korea, he got his rank in the war. So, somebody would die, they’d promote my dad. Next guy would die, they’d promote my dad. So, he got promoted pretty quick. If you listen to his stories, a lot of his friends died in Korea, some in his arms. [00:04:00] He had a friend that died in his arms. So, he went through a lot in Korea. Of course, when he came back home, they gave him a hard time here -- in Kentucky where he was stationed at the base there because he didn’t really -- they wanted him to take tests to keep his rank. So, they would look for anything to demote him. Like my dad was beating on the base, they took a stripe away from him because he was Hispanic and they didn’t like that. They didn’t like that he was Hispanic and higher than them, in a sense. JJ: But he actually was part of a special group, right? DF Jr.: Yeah. He was. He was a special group of Puerto Ricans in Korea that were called the Borinqueneers. And [00:05:00] he could tell you some good stories of the Borinqueneers. They all had mustaches, for one. At one point he told me a story where the top captains or general -- he wanted all the Puerto Ricans, all the Borinqueneers to shave their mustaches. He said, “Man, we were all crying.” They were all crying because ever since they were little kids, ever since they were teenagers, they always had mustaches. They never shaved them. All of us, when we grew up, we grew up with a mustache. It was always -- we were 3 �like born with a mustache. You know? He was telling me, “As they cut mine -yeah, they made us shave our mustaches.” Actually, there was a group of them called -- I forget what the name of the group was. But it was a certain -- they knew their name of the group by the mustaches. I forget what it was called. He could tell you. JJ: What was the distinction? I mean, they were just -- DF Jr.: That was in Korea. Yeah. That was in Korea. They fought a lot of different battles, different hills that they attacked. JJ: And then, you went to the service too? DF Jr.: No, no. As a child, I grew up -- of course, my dad was in the military. But you grew up seeing all the army movies, playing with all the little soldiers and stuff. No, I was planning to join after high school, but I never joined. JJ: So, did you go to school at all in Puerto Rico? DF Jr.: No, no, I’ve always been -- I came here when I was three years old, 1958 I came here. JJ: And where was the first place that you lived? DF Jr.: We lived -- actually we lived on Racine and Newport, [00:07:00] up here, up north. And we lived with another family from Puerto Rico. So, we lived in the same apartment together, as far as my dad told me. I don’t remember that, but that’s what he told me. JJ: In ’58. I see. And so, what was the neighborhood like at that time when you were here? I mean, it was up here, up north. 4 �DF Jr.: I don’t remember. I don’t remember the -- I mean, I’ve driven by there because we lived up here north. But I don’t remember as a child what it was back then up here. JJ: When did you first begin to remember? DF Jr.: As a child? JJ: Recollections (inaudible). DF Jr.: Well, back when we moved to Armitage, when we moved to Kenmore Street, I was already eight. JJ: You remember Kenmore and Armitage? DF Jr.: I remembered it. JJ: And what do you remember there growing up? What school were you going to then? [00:08:00] DF Jr.: I was going to Mulligan Elementary School right there on Sheffield and Wisconsin. And I think it was in third grade. JJ: So, third grade. And what year was it then? DF Jr.: That’d be ’58. JJ: Was it ’58? DF Jr.: No, no, because, ’60 -JJ: Well, you were born in ’55, so it had to be like ’60 -- DF Jr.: Sixty-three. JJ: Sixty-three? DF Jr.: Yeah, ’63. JJ: Oh, you were -- ’63 -- okay, I was in eighth grade then. 5 �DF Jr.: Yeah. So, ’63, I was in second grade -- or third grade. JJ: And you were going to Mulligan. DF Jr.: Mulligan. JJ: So, by that time, there were more Puerto Ricans though on Kenmore, no? DF Jr.: It was a lot of Blacks, a lot of Blacks on Mulligan. JJ: The school was on Mulligan, yeah, you’re right. DF Jr.: It was still a little -- as a child, it was hard growing up going to school on Mulligan because there was a lot of Blacks there. JJ: So, there were problems with the Blacks and everything? DF Jr.: Oh, yeah, sure. Big problems. They were always [00:09:00] -- you know, we were the minority back then. Being a white, you could say -- even though we were Hispanic. And of course, as kids, we were confused because we were white and -- I mean, we were Hispanic, but yet, to some people, we were white. JJ: And now, ’63 -- because around that time -- but you were in only in third grade. DF Jr.: Yeah. Around that time was when Kennedy died. That was a big -- that was pretty rough back then. JJ: Did you have any problems from any of the other races? DF Jr.: Well, yeah, yeah, we had our problems with the white kids because we were Puerto Ricans. So, we had our challenges with both nationalities, the Blacks, the white kids, being in between, it was rough. JJ: Do you recall [00:10:00] any groups or anything at that time, the name of them? I know you were still young then. Or later on, do you recall any groups? 6 �DF Jr.: Oh, yeah, yeah. When we got to high school, of course, in the ’60s there was always the Black groups, the Assassins, the Blackstone Rangers, which of course -- the Black Assassins that went to [Waller?] that I remember. Of course, we had the Panthers that we heard about, as for Black gangs. But in high school -JJ: What about the Puerto Ricans? Did they have any groups? DF Jr.: Puerto Ricans -- I remember early in my childhood, we grew up with the Majestic Lords, of course. Of course, back then -- then we changed the names to Latin Kings. [00:11:00] And then, of course, there were other groups, the Young Lords, Kenmore Gents, the Harrison Gents, the Latin Saints were around back then. Of course, we had our ups and downs with the Kings. So, we had our problems with them too growing up. JJ: But you weren’t in any group though were you? DF Jr.: We were in the Majestic Lords. We were the Majestic Lords, and then, we were Latin Kings. JJ: Oh, you were Majestic Lords and Latin Kings? DF Jr.: Yeah, we were Majestic Lords. JJ: (inaudible) DF Jr.: We were at -- where were we at? On Dayton and Wisconsin? I think we were -remember when the boys -- they had a little boys club there. JJ: Oh, over by Willow and Vernon. (inaudible) DF Jr.: No, no, no. That was the Latin Saints. [00:12:00] Over this way towards Fremont and Wisconsin, there was a little boys club there. That’s where we used 7 �to hang out. It had a little pool table inside there and stuff. It was right on the corner. We used to have our meetings there. JJ: Right. I remember that. So, [Mango?] and [Yanna?] was working there or something like that? DF Jr.: I don’t remember. I was a little kid (inaudible). JJ: They were doing some -- reaching out to youth at that time. DF Jr.: They were. They were helping us. They would take us swimming. They would try to get us to get off the streets and stuff. JJ: Yeah. You want to stop for a second? DF Jr.: Yeah, let’s stop. (break in video) JJ: Whenever you’re ready. DF Jr.: The youth center -- I remember hanging out there as a kid. They used to take us swimming. It was [00:13:00] a time when they wanted to help us stay off the streets, sort of. It was really good. It kept us off the streets. JJ: You mentioned the Paragons and some of these other groups. DF Jr.: I remember the Paragons. I remember the Trojans back then. JJ: Because they were actually by Wisconsin and Halsted. So, they were right in that area where you’re talking about. DF Jr.: Well, as I got older, we moved to Armitage and Bissell. We went from Kenmore and Armitage to Sheffield and Armitage to Kenmore -- I mean, to Bissell and Armitage. Most of our lives we spent there. JJ: On Bissell and Armitage? 8 �DF Jr.: Right. JJ: So, right around what year? It doesn’t matter. So, basically around ’61, ’62? DF Jr.: Yeah, from that time until [00:14:00] ’70 -- you know, ’74, when I got married because we lived on top of Shinnicks on the top floor of Shinnicks. JJ: The drug store Shinnicks. DF Jr.: Yeah. We were on one corner. Then, we crossed the street to the other corner. And we lived on both tops, you know, the third floors. So, I didn’t leave out of there until I got married in ’75. JJ: Okay. So, were there other Puerto Ricans there? DF Jr.: Oh, yeah, yeah. There were a lot of Puerto Ricans there. Yeah, sure, all over the place. On Armitage, on Bissell. Of course, the [Medinas?], you know, were all over Bissell. They owned Bissell. The mayor of Bissell Street was Medinas. But [Lulu?] -- was it [Lulu Medina?]? Well, you know, the Medina from -- got married to Shinnicks. [00:15:00] One of the -- her dad was -- he owned all the property down Bissell Street. JJ: He owned all the property down there? DF Jr.: They called him mayor, the mayor. JJ: Mayor of Bissell between -- south of Armitage. DF Jr.: Yeah, south of Armitage to Wisconsin and up north of Wisconsin to -JJ: You mentioned downtown store and upstairs, the [Bolero?] Club? DF Jr.: We had the Bolero Club downstairs. JJ: Who was there that (inaudible)? 9 �DF Jr.: Well, when that was there, the Trojans were there in that corner, some of the older Trojans, a lot of drug traffic in that corner. We used to see a lot of the guys in the back doing drugs, shooting up. So, it was a -JJ: What year was this? DF Jr.: It had to be in the late ’60s, ’68, ’69. JJ: That’s when the drugs [00:16:00] started coming. Right after -- ’70s. It was in the late ’60s, ’70s. That’s when the drugs came. DF Jr.: That was a tough time there on that corner. JJ: So, you came when that happened. DF Jr.: We were living upstairs already. Right. We were living upstairs. JJ: Oh, yeah, because it’s right on Bissell. And then, under the tracks is where they were getting drugs. DF Jr.: Exactly, right. Because that whole are changed. JJ: So, they started at [Halsted and Lincoln?] and Armitage. So, by the time they were under the tracks, they were almost in Abe Lincoln Park and they were already misplacing people in that park. DF Jr.: Right, right. And then, we had the hippies -- of course, that part of area, you know, or -- I used to walk down Armitage, and I would feel sorry for them sometimes because they would never make it past [00:17:00] down Armitage. It was a rough time for them. JJ: So, you just thought of them as losers. DF Jr.: They didn’t belong there. They sort of didn’t belong. They were always trying to walk down. But they just didn’t belong. 10 �JJ: You’re talking about the Puerto Ricans now? DF Jr.: No, the hippies. I’m talking about the hippies as they walked down Armitage. It was all Puerto Ricans then. JJ: Oh, okay. So, you saw them as they were moving in. DF Jr.: Right. Moving in, walking through. It wasn’t a good time for a white kid to walk down Armitage at that time, late ’60s, early ’70s. It was a big thing. JJ: So, it wasn’t a good time for white kids to walk down? Why is that? DF Jr.: Well, because we had our fights with them. We were fighting them. The kids down by Armitage and Mohawk -- you know, we had the Mohawk group, the Corporation they called them, the Corps. back then. Remember [00:18:00] the Corps that was part of the gas station over on Armitage and Mohawk. And they were a lot of them -- a lot of those white kids. JJ: Oh, that gas station that -- by Mohawk? DF Jr.: It was Mohawk, Sedgwick maybe. JJ: Was it Sedgwick? DF Jr.: And there was a big empty lot right in front of the gas station. They used to all hang out there, a lot of them. And they used to come down Armitage in their cars. They all had cars, nice cars. Six or seven of them would jump on, and we’d run it. But it was a rough time back then. JJ: And you’re going to school now. Went to Mulligan you said? DF Jr.: Went to Mulligan. From Mulligan -- that was up to the fifth grade. Then, we went to Arnold Upper Grade Center. JJ: How was Arnold? (inaudible) having problems with the (inaudible). 11 �DF Jr.: Arnold was less [00:19:00] that. So, it was more mixture of people. It was a point where things started to change and more the Hispanics started to run things. And to me, we started to run things a little smooth, being Hispanic. JJ: So, Armitage became like a center of Hispanics for a while. DF Jr.: Yeah, for me it did. JJ: While you were there. Because the ’60s -- so, you were there during that period when -- well, that was -- so, you were in Armitage was Puerto Rican. DF Jr.: It was all Puerto Rican. JJ: All Puerto Rican from [West Street?] to [West Street?]. DF Jr.: Oh, man. I would say from Racine down east all the way at least until Burling, maybe Orchard going east [00:20:00] down to Wisconsin, Willow maybe, north to Dickens, Webster. JJ: That area was all Puerto Rican? Well, not all, but a majority. DF Jr.: A lot of Puerto Ricans knew each other. JJ: And did people know each other? What type of community was it? DF Jr.: Yeah, everybody knew each other. Everybody protected their corners or their neighborhoods. It was a thing about protection, like we protected each other, protected the neighborhood, protected the older people. JJ: So, you protected the older people. So, the youth were protecting the older people? DF Jr.: Right, sure. JJ: So, it wasn’t a drug enterprise like the gangs of today. 12 �DF Jr.: No, it never was. It never was. It never started like that. [00:21:00] It was always a group of guys that would protect the neighborhood that they lived in. JJ: Why would they need protection? DF Jr.: Well, from other racial groups, I would think. JJ: So, it was like a segregated area where different races lived on different blocks. DF Jr.: Sure, sure. Well, you had your white kids on Kenmore and Dickens. You know, it was a great white group of kids there. And of course you had the white kids over by Armitage and Mohawk that we had to deal with. JJ: And so, on Kenmore, you said there was white kids? DF Jr.: There were kids there, white kids, yeah. JJ: And did they give -- you know, I know the Blacks there were a problem. But did the white kids -- was there a problem with having -- in terms of physical? DF Jr.: Oh, yeah, yeah. We had big fights with them. [00:22:00] JJ: When you say big fights, what does that mean? DF Jr.: We had a big fight with them one time where there was a big shoot out there on Kenmore and Dickens. So, it was pretty -- somebody got hurt coming out of neighborhood there. JJ: So, it was Puerto Rican against the white groups? DF Jr.: Right. JJ: And that happened a lot or no? DF Jr.: It happened -JJ: Or just in the beginning, in the beginning or -- 13 �DF Jr.: Well, we had our problems with both. We had our problems with the white kids, and the Blacks, of course -- but the Blacks -- no matter how many of them were, they sort of respected us even though there was few of us [00:23:00] because they knew that we weren’t going to stand down to them. But we had our problems with them in school because we -- you know, when we were going to Waller, it was probably 92 percent Black at the time when I was there even through 1973 when I graduated. It was all Black. So, there was only maybe five percent Hispanic. JJ: You mentioned before that there was a lot of Hispanic because now they were bussing or something from community (inaudible) and that’s where (overlapping dialogue; inaudible). DF Jr.: Right, sure. There was kids coming from everywhere. JJ: And a lot of Latinos dropping out. DF Jr.: Right, right. We didn’t have too many Latinos in that school. And then, the white kids -- they were two percent white kids. JJ: So, they had more (inaudible). DF Jr.: Exactly. JJ: In the early ’50s. DF Jr.: Right. Sure, sure. JJ: Because you’re coming in the ’60s. But ’62, ’63, there was -- Armitage, especially your area, was Puerto Rican from what you’re describing. DF Jr.: Yeah. It was all Hispanic there in the late ’60s and early ’70s with all the big bands, the salsa bands would come around, Willie Colon, The Fania All-Stars, 14 �Celia Cruz. It was all about Willie Colon. We all wanted to look like Willie Colon, the sideburns, the hair. It was that kind of style. JJ: And [Malo?]. DF Jr.: And Malo, yeah. It was that kind of a time. JJ: So, people were dressing like Willie Colon. DF Jr.: Yeah, big time Fania, everybody. JJ: With the coats and -- DF Jr.: Yeah, we went to a lot of the [Huracan?] dances, international ballroom, Northwest Hall, [Bank?] Hall, everywhere where the bands would play. JJ: Viking Hall. [00:25:00] DF Jr.: Viking Hall. JJ: So, it was a hall era. People were dancing all the time. DF Jr.: All the time. Every weekend there was a dance. Ray Barretto would come. JJ: So, they were (inaudible) and now they’re coming to Chicago (overlapping dialogue; inaudible). DF Jr.: The top of salsa was back then. JJ: This was the ’70s. That’s when the (inaudible). DF Jr.: Yeah, exactly. Early ’70s. JJ: What about local bands? Were there any local bands? DF Jr.: Yeah. Local bands -- my wife’s brother was the leader of La Union, the Union. And that was [La Justicia?] back then. They always competed with each other, La Justicia, La Union. Actually, they came out with their own 45s. They [00:26:00] came out with their own records. 15 �JJ: The Solucion was another one. DF Jr.: La Solucion, La Justicia. JJ: So, this was when (inaudible) was. DF Jr.: Yeah, [Mr. Caribe?] was in charge of those groups. So, they were like the intro to a lot of the big bands. Like Ray Barretto would come. La Union would come in and play a few songs, and then Ray Buretta would come out or Fania would come out or Celia Cruz would come out. So, they were like the introduction type bands. JJ: So -- but they were also English speaking bands. Did you know any of those? Puerto Ricans but English speaking? DF Jr.: The only English -- I remember the only group -- I remember we threw a couple dances at St. Teresa Hall. [00:27:00] And we hired a group called the Hypnotics. I don’t know if you remember them. It was a group that we hired to play at our dance. JJ: What kind of music did they play? DF Jr.: It was all soul music. And we were into soul a lot until salsa came out. We were into soul. But the Hypnotics -- I’ll never forget that group because I hired them. I hired them twice to play. JJ: What were you hiring them for? What group were you representing? DF Jr.: Well, we had a -JJ: Were you part of St. Teresa’s (inaudible)? DF Jr.: No, we had a couple little social dances at St. Teresa’s. JJ: Who’s “we”? I’m trying to find out what group, what organization. 16 �DF Jr.: Well, we were part of the Latin Kings back then. JJ: Okay. The Latin Kings? DF Jr.: The younger kings because there were older guys, but we were the younger group. [00:28:00] JJ: Okay. So, you were the newer Latin Kings. So, you were throwing dances at St. Teresa’s. DF Jr.: We used to throw dances at St. Teresa’s. And then, of course, we had problems with the older kings, because they wanted to get in for free -- everybody wanted to get in for free. We used to say, “We can’t get in for free. You guys gotta pay.” So, we, as a younger group -- we had to pay to get in. So, we had our little problems with them. That’s when we had the -- that’s when our problems started with the older kings. JJ: But now, when you’re -- there was a hall there that used to have a lot of rooms. Did the hall get filled up? DF Jr.: Yeah. We had -- well, we used to go all over throwing flyers. We had people from all over the city to come. Our hall was packed. That little hall was packed. [00:29:00] JJ: And what about the women at that time? Who were (inaudible)? DF Jr.: There was all kind of women. Just -- it wasn’t -- we just had girls come from all over. JJ: So, you put flyers out? 17 �DF Jr.: Yeah, we used to throw flyers. We used to go to the south side, north side, west side. We used to throw up flyers for the dance. And we used to come -- you know, people used to come from all over the place. JJ: Now, before they (inaudible) that was at St. Teresa’s. Did you know them at all? DF Jr.: No, that must have been later. I don’t remember the -JJ: What about (inaudible)? But they’re still there. They’re actually still there, a small group of them. But these were the adults. So, they [00:30:00] threw dances there. In fact, they had mass there in Spanish. Were you Catholic? DF Jr.: Yeah, we used to go to St. Teresa’s. JJ: You used to go to St. Teresa’s? Now, did you ever attend St. Teresa’s? DF Jr.: Only to make my communion, confirmation. You know, we went to classes there for that. JJ: So, there were classes? DF Jr.: Yeah. Sundays or Saturdays we used to go to classes for communion, confirmation classes, you know. JJ: So, were Puerto Ricans running these classes? DF Jr.: No, I don’t think they were -- I think they were part of the school, part of the nuns and stuff that ran the program. I remember [Father Hoffman?] or something like that. JJ: Now, you went to Waller High School. You said you graduated from there? [00:31:00] DF Jr.: Went from Waller from ’69 to ’73. And I graduated from Waller. JJ: And you said it was mostly Black at that time? 18 �DF Jr.: Mostly Black. It was about 92 percent Black even then. JJ: When I went there -- I mean, I went there for only a couple months but it was a good 50, 60 percent Hispanic, maybe not that long. DF Jr.: Hispanic? JJ: Hispanic. DF Jr.: Wow. No, it wasn’t that much, not when -JJ: And the rest of them were mainly white at that time. DF Jr.: Wow. JJ: But then, I remember also when they started bussing (inaudible) and then the whites were (inaudible) communities. DF Jr.: Well, in ’68 when the riots came, [00:32:00] I was at Arnold’s school and I was in sixth grade when a brick came through our window when the riots started. JJ: They were rioting. They were rioting at that time. That’s right. You were (inaudible). DF Jr.: Yeah, that was ’67. JJ: Because they were looking for anybody that was white at that time. DF Jr.: Exactly. JJ: And I got lucky because they knew I was with some other Puerto Ricans. Otherwise, I would -- because I’m light skinned. But they ran right up to where we were (inaudible). DF Jr.: Right. They ran all down Armitage, down Halsted. JJ: They were looking for the whites. 19 �DF Jr.: Right, right. That’s when the mayor -- I remember the newspaper then. Kill to shoot. It was shoot to kill. Whatever that big comment was that he made. But I’ll never forget that. Actually, my parents had to pick me up from school because they wouldn’t let us out of school until our parents picked us up that day. JJ: Right. And (inaudible). Yeah. [00:33:00] DF Jr.: So, I was in sixth grade. I was in [Mr. Meyer’s?] class. Actually, I was standing next to the window when that brick went through the window. So, we all ran towards the door. I remember that day. I think that was the day that Martin Luther King was killed. Wasn’t it in that time, I think, ’68 or so? The riots happened. JJ: Right during that time there was a few riots. It wasn’t just one. They had a few. They would just chase people right after school. So now, you said (inaudible). [00:34:00] Did you go into the Bolero yourself? DF Jr.: No, I remember as a kid -- you know, the police used to harass us a lot. JJ: Did you guys hang around (inaudible)? DF Jr.: The older guys hung out on Dayton and Armitage, right on the church there. JJ: And you hung out there too? DF Jr.: Right. JJ: So, right by the (overlapping dialogue; inaudible). DF Jr.: Actually, we were there one night. I remember we were hanging out. There was -- must have been about 30 or 40 of us. And somebody -- either a car went by or -- man, we all hit the floor. (laughs) Backfiring of a car or something. I remember 20 �all of us hit the floor that day. It was pretty funny. It was funny, but it wasn’t funny. Somebody would have been hurt. JJ: Do you remember some of the (inaudible). DF Jr.: Names -- [00:35:00] JJ: First names. DF Jr.: I don’t remember really names. You know, some of the older guys, [Hanky?], Gaylord, I remember [Gaylord Bapo?], [Richie?], [Pedro Rosa?]. I don’t know if I should have said that. Pedro. JJ: That’s alright. It has nothing to do with their -- I just want to include them in that. DF Jr.: Mailman, a guy named Mailman. I forget his real -- you remember sort of nicknames. Sometimes I don’t remember the real names. JJ: And what did you guys -- did you guys just hang around there all night? I mean, what was the whole thing about hanging out? What was good about it when you were young? [00:36:00] DF Jr.: Really, there was nothing to do, and it was just a place to hang out. You’re sort of pretty close. It was a closeness between the guys that we just hung out with. Didn’t do much. Just hanged out and talked. There was really not much to do. JJ: Is there anything (inaudible) a gang or something, a rough gang or something? And I know that the people (inaudible). I mean, they’re not timid. It wasn’t the Boy Scouts. But were they actually looking for trouble all the time? DF Jr.: Never. I don’t remember the guys ever looking for trouble. It wasn’t that type of a group. Actually, the trouble always came to us for some reason. But [00:37:00] it was more protecting the neighborhood, protecting the old people. It was never 21 �about us going somewhere looking for trouble. I mean, maybe later on things changed as time changed and the year. But it wasn’t like that back then. JJ: Now, when you were (inaudible) church? DF Jr.: Yes, I was (inaudible) church. Yes. I was there when the Young Lords built the park. I remember the park they built over there on Halsted and Armitage. JJ: What was that like? What do you remember of that? DF Jr.: Well, you know, as the years went by we had our dances. [00:38:00] Things started to change between some of the guys. Because we were the younger group. There were older guys than us. So, it came to a point where -JJ: They were the young guys, [Hank?] and them. But you were younger than Hank and them? DF Jr.: Yeah, I was younger than Hank and them. They were a lot older than us. But it came to a point where we -- I and -- we just started to leave them. There was a group of us that left them, and we made our own group. And it kept -JJ: Your own group of kings? DF Jr.: No, we changed our name. Continentals. I don’t know if you remember the Continentals. So, we took that name from the older Continentals because there was an older group of Continentals back in the -- probably middle ’60s or something. The [Lebergons?] were around. So, we took their colors. [00:39:00] Of course, the Young Lords were purple and black, and then, the Continentals were black and purple, same colors except opposite. So, of course, when we took those colors, older guys didn’t like it because they didn’t like those colors. They never liked those Gent colors. You know, the Harrison Gents used to wear 22 �those colors. So, we started fighting our own friends, our own brothers. The minute we got our sweaters, we got into it. JJ: That’s pretty interesting because you always had those colors (inaudible) and we kept purple later. So, you guys took those colors too. I mean, Harrison Gents had those colors. I mean, we weren’t connected to them. DF Jr.: Exactly, exactly. JJ: But you were there and you took their colors. [00:40:00] DF Jr.: We took those colors except that ours was all purple with the black (inaudible) Young Lords and the Gents had the black and purple. But we had our problems back then. JJ: But (inaudible). DF Jr.: Right, right. Exactly. Right. JJ: So, was there a reason that you took those colors? DF Jr.: I just loved those colors. Maybe it was because of the Young Lords because we used to wear the Young Lords pants. We used to -- everybody had their pants. We all wore their pants. JJ: Everybody wore the pants? DF Jr.: Yeah, yeah, sure, we all had the Young Lords pants on. And I think the Young Lords back then gave -- it was like a type of respect, a boost that they used to give us [00:41:00] because of the things that they did that we weren’t part of that group sort of, you know, politically wise. But we respected that part because without that push, we wouldn’t be what we were at today. JJ: As a community you mean? 23 �DF Jr.: As a group, as a Hispanic group, as a community. I think the Young Lords did a lot for us back then, even though we -- I remember one of the guys always getting arrested. I forget his name. But he used to come by the school giving out flyers. The police would always arrest him. That was a time when the police just arrest all of us. My dad would send me to the store to go get cigarettes. I couldn’t go to the corner store without getting thrown up against a car or thrown up against a [00:42:00] wall to get searched. My mom would send me to get some milk. I’d be -- it’d take a while because the police would have me up against a car. Like I said, our corner was a hot corner. Armitage and Bissell was hot. Maybe the cops were thinking that maybe we were into the same thing that the people were there dealing stuff because we lived upstairs. But we weren’t. It just happened that we lived in that building. Nobody else did -- I mean, none of the people that used to do drugs lived in that building. It was just that we were in that corner. It was a hot corner. JJ: And then, you got pretty organized as you got -- you (inaudible). DF Jr.: As a younger group, we were pretty organized. That’s what the older guys didn’t like about us. We were organized. We had money. And we had all the weapons too. We had the weapons. When it came to trouble, who did they come to? They came to us, the younger guys, because we had all the weapons. [00:43:00] But they didn’t like it when we left the part of their group. JJ: So now, you’re graduating from Waller. You went to Waller. Anything from Waller that stands out in your mind? 24 �DF Jr.: We had our problems at school, like I said. But I graduated from Waller, and then, I went to Truman College downtown. Actually, I was going to join the army. I wanted to join the army back when I finished high school. That was my thing was to join the army. But I didn’t. I mean, that was of course turned -- the Vietnam War had just ended, 1973 the war had just ended. And I remember some of the guys going to Vietnam, getting drafted, you know, dropping out of school, [00:44:00] getting drafted, coming back. They’d be even worse. They went in there bad, that came back out worse with the drugs and stuff because they -- Vietnam was rough for some of the guys. I went to Truman College. I had trouble in high school. I didn’t do too good in high school. Never liked school that much. How did I make it through school? I don’t know. But went to Truman. JJ: Did you graduate? DF Jr.: I graduated by luck. I don’t know how I graduated. JJ: And you (inaudible)? DF Jr.: Not really. It was rough. High school was rough for all of us. I didn’t have to really do too much [00:45:00] to pass. The teachers were nice. I was nice to the teachers. I did what they told me to do. If I said, “I’m not going to be here. Tomorrow we’re going to the lake. We’re going to” -- it was no big thing for the teachers if I didn’t show up to school. We passed. They just passed you. Teachers didn’t really care. There were some good teachers, like [Mr. Metropolis?] who was a very good teacher. He was an algebra teacher. He had this little bottle on the side. He had a little bottle on the table that he used to drink. (laughs) I don’t know if you remember. Metropolis had a beard. But he 25 �was a good algebra teacher, a very good algebra teacher. But every once in a while, you could see him going to that desk and he’d take a little shot. [00:46:00] But he was a good teacher. I’ll never forget him. He was a good math teacher. JJ: And that was actually a plus. Like this guy’s one of us or something. He takes a shot. DF Jr.: He used to take a shot right in class right in front of us. I remember. We used to see him. JJ: I mean, could you relate to him pretty well? DF Jr.: Yeah. Well, he was a good teacher. JJ: What does that mean, he was a good teacher? DF Jr.: I mean, that was a prealgebra. So, that was a prealgebra class, I remember. After we finishing this class, we took the next algebra class with [Ms. Wilkins?]. Ms. Wilkins was the next teacher in algebra. And she was a very good teacher. Actually, she still writes to me on -- not Facebook -- but on that other one with the schools where everybody’s in the school thing. I don’t -- Ms. Wilkins -JJ: There’s something in the school? DF Jr.: Yeah, yeah. JJ: Like Waller Facebook thing? [00:47:00] DF Jr.: Yeah. JJ: I saw something -- DF Jr.: Classmates, that thing called Classmates. Ms. Wilkins is in there. She said something to me. But she was my algebra teacher. I had [Mr. Carr?] and [Ms. India?] was in charge of the work program because I was in the work program. 26 �JJ: How did that go? DF Jr.: The last two years of high school, I would get out of school at eleven, and then I would go to work. The morning classes were all classes and then, I would go to my job, wherever it was. JJ: And it was -- DF Jr.: It was set up through the school. So, where other kids were studying more into their classes, I was working. JJ: And what kind of work were you doing then? [00:48:00] DF Jr.: I was working at a drug store on Clark and Dickens. It was called Youngs Pharmacy. So, I was worked there for maybe two or three years. JJ: Just at the counter or -- DF Jr.: Stock. I used to fill out the stock. And the pharmacist was a really, really nice guy. Actually, he wanted me to be a pharmacist. He was always pushing me to go to school and to be a pharmacist. But that wasn’t for me. Actually, I still see him. JJ: So, you went from there -- you went to Truman College. DF Jr.: Truman College. Then I got married. JJ: What happened? How was Truman College? What were you studying there? What was your major? DF Jr.: My major there was in [00:49:00] business administration. I wanted to go into business. Didn’t like the -- I didn’t like the math. I mean, I didn’t get into the business part of. So, I sort of -- I started it, didn’t like it. It was rough. JJ: Originally, what were your plans? To set up a business? 27 �DF Jr.: No, originally, I wanted to work at a bank. I wanted to work at a bank. I took those classes like business administration. And my uncle was president of a bank. JJ: Oh, he was president of a bank? So, you figured -- DF Jr.: My mom’s brother was president of a bank. JJ: Your mom? DF Jr.: So, I was looking into -JJ: Your mom was president of the bank? DF Jr.: No, her brother. Her brother. So, I was looking into something like that to get into. But it wasn’t for me. [00:50:00] And of course, in ’75, I got married. JJ: What’s your wife’s name? DF Jr.: [Mirta Velez?]. JJ: Is she from the neighborhood? DF Jr.: No, she’s from Lake View. And she’s [Leo’s?] sister. Leo was the leader of La Union back then, the band La Union. So, got married and 10 years later, I got laid off from my job. I was working at Children’s Memorial. JJ: Did you have children then? DF Jr.: I had one little -- my oldest. Yeah, I had one. JJ: What’s her name? DF Jr.: [Alicia?]. Yeah, she was a child when I got laid off, 1980, Reaganomics. I’ll never forget Reaganomics. but we lost our jobs at the hospital. I was working security at Children’s Memorial [00:51:00] for three years, and then, I got laid off. And that’s when I went back to school. Went to Truman College, and that’s 28 �where I picked up my associate’s degree in law enforcement. I graduated there with honors and I minored in psych sort of. I took five classes in psych. JJ: Why did you get into law enforcement and corrections? Did you study corrections or no? You were studying business administration. DF Jr.: At first, I was studying business. The reason I got into law enforcement was I wanted to make a difference. I wanted to be a policeman actually. So, I wanted to sort of make a difference. I knew there were kids out there that needed someone to go to type of thing. JJ: And you understood the streets pretty well. [00:52:00] DF Jr.: Yeah. So, I knew that there were kids that needed help to get them off the gangs and stuff like that. So, that was my goal. But I never -- being -- I took the police test two or three times. It was really rough, especially the oral exams of the police department, being Hispanic and stuff. It’s sort of tough. JJ: Why was it tough? You went to college. You completed high school. Because I thought before if you had a high school diploma, it was easy to get in. DF Jr.: Even with a college degree, it was still hard to get in, especially when you don’t know the little tricks that they look for when they’re giving you the exam, the little questions they ask you and what they expect from you [00:53:00] in the oral exam. They put you in these little groups, and they want you to solve a problem. And sometimes -- one group -- I remember one time they put us in this group. One of the guys was sort of drunk. He was drunk, and he couldn’t stop talking. And he was probably the one guy that passed the exam because if you don’t talk in this group setting, you’re not going to pass. So, this guy that was sort of 29 �drunk, he probably was the only one that passed. He’s probably still a policeman now. (laughs) JJ: So, why were you so shy that you didn’t want to talk? DF Jr.: Well, he didn’t let nobody talk. I mean -JJ: Oh, this guy wouldn’t? DF Jr.: That part of the exam, he did not let nobody talk. But when I took it again, I already knew it was coming. So, the minute that part came, I told everybody in that class, [00:54:00] “This is what we’ve got to do. You pass it to this guy. You ask this guy this question. We all get a little a chance to talk in this class because that’s what they’re looking for.” How do we communicate? How are we going to solve this problem? And that’s what we did. So, eventually I passed. The next thing was the psychological test. So, you go see a shrink downtown. Well, another thing that I learned -- when you tell them the truth, it’s not good. So, when you tell -- one thing I learned about that is even though you’re telling the truth -- like for instance, I told him the truth about school, how we used to come to school and we used to bring our guns to school for protection, how we used to -JJ: So, you told him? DF Jr.: Yeah. We used to smoke going to school. [00:55:00] And of course, the psychiatrist goes, “Oh, yeah.” JJ: You told him you used to smoke cigarettes or the other kind? DF Jr.: The other kind. And then, the doctor would say, “I understand.” He would sort of agree with me. But then, at the end, he failed me. He failed my by telling the 30 �truth. So, that’s one thing that I always tell people. “When you see the shrink, don’t say nothing they don’t know. If they don’t know about it, don’t say it. Don’t tell them.” I remember telling all my friends that, “When you get to this section, don’t tell them nothing they don’t know. If you’ve never been arrested or if they don’t know nothing, don’t tell them about it.” It cost me telling them the truth. JJ: So, I’m not going to ask in this interview if you were arrested. DF Jr.: No, I’ve never been arrested. JJ: Okay, good. [00:56:00] So, you’d taken this test (inaudible) and you’re qualified for it but you didn’t make it. How did you feel? DF Jr.: I’m too old now. I mean, you get to a point where you’re too old. Once you pass 30, in your 30s you can’t take the test anymore. JJ: Well, I mean, at that time, how did you feel? DF Jr.: I felt pretty bad. I mean, even the director of security at the hospital felt bad that I didn’t pass the test because he knew that I was a nice -JJ: Because you already had a track record there. DF Jr.: Right and I got my degree and everything. So, I had more than some people did. Like you said, all you needed was a high school diploma. JJ: Right. And you had a degree. DF Jr.: I got my associate’s degree, yeah. [00:57:00] I always wanted to finish school. I mean, it wasn’t too far backwards where I was trying to get my bachelor’s in criminal justice. I got into a problem at work. I was in a program, special -- an advanced program. And since I had to get on the Internet a lot at work for my studies and stuff, I got into trouble, and they put me on corrective action. So, I 31 �had to drop out of school. So, I never got my bachelor’s because it was too expensive. The company was paying me to go to school. But I think I have maybe a year -- I would have like maybe a year left to finish. [00:58:00] JJ: So, you were working at the Children’s Memorial? DF Jr.: No, I’m at [S&C Electric?]. I’ve been there for 20 years. After Children’s, I got a job at S&C Electric in security. And now, I’m there. I’m a sergeant there, and I’ve been there 20 years. JJ: Is that a big company? Is there a lot of security there? DF Jr.: Yeah. We have like 50 something acres. We have maybe 12 buildings. We have a company here in Chicago, a company in Canada. JJ: So, you supervise how many? DF Jr.: I only supervise my shift, which is four guys. But I was in the police reserves. I was in the Illinois police reserves for a while which I ended with lieutenant. I was a lieutenant there. And I was more of an administration person. I was in charge of the website. I created the website for them. [00:59:00] I created these folders for all the sergeants and lieutenants and stuff like that. JJ: How do you get into the police reserves? Is that like recruitment of the national guard or something like that? You said you didn’t make the police reserves, but you were in the police reserves. DF Jr.: Yeah. There’s a group called the -- (crashing sound). JJ: What did I break? I broke something. DF Jr.: The police reserve is a group. We go -- you get into this group. You go into the training. There’s all kind of training, a couple hundred hours of training that you 32 �do on your own. You don’t get paid. [01:00:00] You pay for everything. It’s all volunteer. And your uniforms -- you’ve got to pay. JJ: This is a volunteer position. DF Jr.: Volunteer group. And we used to -- after September 11th, who were they looking for? Police reserves. All these little towns, these little suburbs and stuff that needed help because they didn’t have enough policemen, they would hire us. So, we would help them out. We were at Orlin Park at a mosque, protecting this mosque. Here we’re protecting the people that -JJ: You feel that (overlapping dialogue; inaudible). DF Jr.: Exactly. So, here we’re protecting -- of course, there’s people protesting in front of this mosque. And here we’re protecting them because that’s our job to protect them. So, we’re getting it from both sides, from our own [01:01:00] people and from them because they didn’t want us there. They people from the mosque didn’t want us there. JJ: They wanted you? DF Jr.: No, they didn’t want us there. JJ: But you were protecting them. DF Jr.: We were there and the FBI was there too because they were there too. But just a little scenario there from September 11th, something that I’ll never forget is how we had to deal with our people in this country and then protecting those people who didn’t want us there and here we were risking our lives for them. It was sort of -JJ: So, how did you feel? You were risking your life. 33 �DF Jr.: Well, it felt sort of -- it felt pretty shitty in a sense. But we were there. It was our job. JJ: Were you going to protect them? DF Jr.: Oh, yeah. It was our job to protect them. Yeah. But like I said, the FBI was there. [01:02:00] JJ: You said you had gone to the (inaudible). DF Jr.: The city would hire us as policemen. We had a letter from the mayor saying within these hours or this time period we’re policemen in their town. JJ: So, you actually (inaudible). DF Jr.: We got a letter from them. We had a uniform, weapons, and everything, just like the police there. And they still do that today. They’re still doing it today. We have a chief just like -- we have a deputy chief just like a police department. And we worked all these different parks, Old Park, Orlin Park, Oak Lawn, Shiler Park, River Grove. We worked all these little towns. Any time they had a big carnival where they needed help, where they didn’t have enough policemen to handle crowd control, they would hire us. Now, we didn’t get paid by the hour. We got a flat fee. [01:03:00] They paid the police who had served so much money, and then, we would get a flat fee like 45 bucks for the whole night or something. It was all like -- I forget the word they use -- not commission but -JJ: Some (inaudible). DF Jr.: Yeah. But it was always fun. We never -JJ: The whole thing (inaudible) law enforcement (inaudible). DF Jr.: Just -- well, my dad was always in security. 34 �JJ: It wasn’t the money alone. DF Jr.: No, no, no. It was never money. But I guess -- you know, my dad was in security. I remember as a kid when he talked about the military police. And then, he was in the Cook County Sheriff’s Department. Then he was sergeant at [01:04:00] the Masonic Hospital. He was security there, sergeant. So, I grew up in that kind of -JJ: In that kind of environment? DF Jr.: Yeah. So, it sort of like -JJ: It was natural. DF Jr.: Yeah. And then, like I said, I always wanted to -- I never liked the way the police used to treat us when we were growing up as kids. I always wanted to get into -and I used to see the shows, the -- Baretta. Baretta was a cool dude, cool Jack. And Baretta was always helping people out. He was a cool cop that could deal with people. He knew the streets and he was -- that’s the kind of cop I wanted to be, sort of like Baretta. JJ: My time was (inaudible). (laughs) DF Jr.: Right, right. JJ: So, [01:05:00] you moved out of Lincoln Park at what age? DF Jr.: I moved out in ’75. JJ: Were you moving out of your family’s house? DF Jr.: Yeah, we moved out of the family, and that’s when I got married. And I moved up north to -- our first apartment was up by the Truman College around Montrose and Dover or something. So, we were up there towards the Lake View area. 35 �JJ: So, what year was that when you moved? DF Jr.: That was ’75. JJ: Because ’75 we had that (inaudible) campaign. Were you aware of that? Were you thinking about that at all (inaudible)? DF Jr.: No, I don’t remember that. I moved out in ’75, and I didn’t really come back to the neighborhood much after that. [01:06:00] JJ: So, you must have been -- the (inaudible) was February. So, it had to be after February. DF Jr.: I moved out in April. JJ: Oh, ok. DF Jr.: Of ’75. JJ: So, it was after the campaign. DF Jr.: I moved out in April of ’75. I think it had to be --- no, it had to be -- maybe February of ’75. JJ: So, right after (inaudible). What -- well, you already mentioned -- you didn’t see any programs at the church or anything like that? DF Jr.: No, they -- I remember going to the church for meetings. The guys used to have their meeting there for a while. JJ: What did you think of the whole thing, the (inaudible)? Did you understand it or no? DF Jr.: I remember the guys were always getting in trouble. [01:07:00] The cops were always harassing the Young Lords because of their protesting. I remember one time the guys -- I never went because I wasn’t allowed to go out late or whatever. 36 �But I remember one time when the Young Lords went up to [Edison?] and Halsted. You guys were protesting in front of the police station up there. JJ: Actually, that was when I turned myself in. (laughs) I was under (inaudible) and I had (inaudible). So, it was (inaudible) I came out. I went in to organize again in the community (inaudible) do my time, parole. So, when I turned myself in, that was (inaudible). [01:08:00] Do you remember that? DF Jr.: I remember them going up there. I remember people talking about it. They were going to do that. But they were going up there to protest at the police station. I don’t know if I heard it at school. I don’t remember what year it was. JJ: It was like ’72. DF Jr.: Okay, so I was a junior at school. So, we -- I think in ’72, we -- I remember walking out of school. We had a big protest and the whole school walked out. We went to [Clemente?]. I don’t remember what the protest was about. But we all protested. I don’t know what it was. But it was a big thing down on Division Street. We walked down Division towards Clemente. But I don’t remember what the protest was about. JJ: But you were there supporting the protest then? DF Jr.: Yeah, we always supported the protest even though sometimes we didn’t know what it was about. JJ: So, why would you have [01:09:00] supported it? DF Jr.: Just being Hispanic. Because we might not have been fighting for the cause. But we supported the cause, whatever the cause was. If the Young Lords were doing a certain -- we still supported them even though we might not have known 37 �why. Because sometimes we didn’t really know, being younger or -- if somebody said, “We’re going to cut school for this protest,” we all did it. JJ: And the people from (inaudible). DF Jr.: Right, right. Sure, exactly. And then, we were part of the programs, the clubs in school, like ASPIRA. We were part of ASPIRA Club or the Spanish Club. We had little groups in school. JJ: So, you were part of ASPIRA? DF Jr.: ASPIRA. JJ: The Hispanic Club? [01:10:00] Was that connected to ASPIRA? What did that mean being part of ASPIRA? DF Jr.: Every school had an ASPIRA Club. Like I said, I remember the time they said we were going to protest, we were going to march, we were going to walk out and everybody from ASPIRA. That was the time that we were walking down (inaudible). But as to the reason why -- I don’t remember why. JJ: But you were a member of ASPIRA. My daughter (inaudible) school. DF Jr.: Yeah, I think ASPIRA had an office on North Avenue, didn’t they? JJ: I’m not sure where it was. DF Jr.: North Avenue, just west of Milwaukee somewhere. They had a thing there. [01:11:00] JJ: So, you were involved with the ASPIRA club. Any other clubs or organizations that you were involved in? DF Jr.: No, I can’t think of anything. We used to hang out at Oscar Mayer. We used to play the Mayer boys in there and the (inaudible). We used to play basketball 38 �against them. Back then, when these little groups used to hang out together in the streets and the blocks, it was all about protecting the neighborhood. It was never thinking of who you were going to fight or anything like that. We never -they never went to other areas to fight or to look for trouble because they were this color or that color. [01:12:00] It was never like that. At least what I can remember growing up in the beginning. JJ: Now, one of the things we had (inaudible). One of the things that -- one of the main issues we were fighting against was -- well, it wasn’t clear then. It wasn’t clear then. We made it clear later. One of the main issues we were fighting -- we were trying to save -- stop Puerto Ricans from being kicked out of Lincoln Park. Do you remember that at all? Our demonstrations and things like that to try to stop it? My question is not only do you remember it but how do you feel that there’s no more Puerto Ricans in Lincoln Park? And what do you think is the reasons [01:13:00] that they left? DF Jr.: Well, I just think that eventually it’s -- people with money moved in. They moved us out. I mean, that’s what happened there. I mean, a lot of us didn’t have money that lived there in that time. JJ: What do you think -- did they move us out or do you think people just kind of grew old and said, “I’m going to move out there?” What do you think is your -there’s no right or wrong answer. I’m just trying to get your opinion. DF Jr.: I think in my opinion, I think eventually they moved us out. As people with money moved in, as they started taking over the neighborhood, buying the properties [01:14:00] fixing the properties, bringing them up to the point where you couldn’t 39 �afford to live there, people had to move out. I mean, you can’t buy a home there for less than probably half a million dollars or something. All of that area there where we used to live is pretty expensive. JJ: And what do you (inaudible)? DF Jr.: Well, I don’t think there were too many people that owned, Hispanics that owned buildings there. Yeah, the Medinas owned a lot of the property on Bissell. But I think the majority of people that lived there rented. They really didn’t own property. I mean, as a kid, I don’t remember people owning property. JJ: So, that was one of the (inaudible). You didn’t know people that (inaudible). DF Jr.: No, the only person that I knew that owned any property were the Medinas. And that was our block. Bissell was our block [01:15:00] from Wisconsin to Armitage. That was our little group that we -- after we left the Kings is where we hanged out. JJ: Ask Mirta if she wants to say something? Because I told her I would put her in (overlapping dialogue; inaudible). DF Jr.: Okay. Yeah. About her brother? JJ: Yeah. And if I (inaudible). (background dialogue) JJ: I’m just trying to -- if you can give me [01:16:00] your name. MIRTA FIGUEROA: Sure, my name is Mirta Figueroa, and I’m Diego’s wife. JJ: And did you live in Lincoln Park at all? MF: No, I didn’t. I lived in the Lake View area. JJ: The Lake View (inaudible). Did you -- when did you first come to Chicago? 40 �MF: I was born and raised in Chicago. My parents are from Puerto Rico. JJ: (inaudible) and what’s their names? MF: Pedro and [Angela Velez?]. JJ: And so, you came from Arecibo to Lake View? MF: My -- no, I was born and raised in Chicago. I was born and raised in Chicago. JJ: And your parents came from (inaudible). MF: My parents came from Puerto Rico in -- I’m sorry. [01:17:00] I don’t remember JJ: Was it the ’60s, ’80s? MF: I want to say it was like 1950s about. Yes. JJ: Okay, 1950s. And are they back in Puerto Rico? MF: No, since the 1950s they been here. So, they’ve been here for over 60 years. That’s correct, yes. JJ: Okay. And have they bought homes? MF: No, they have not bought homes. They lived in the -- near north side Chicago most of their lives. JJ: Do they still live there? MF: They presently live in a senior citizens’ high rise where my in laws also live in the north side of Chicago. They’ve been there now five years. JJ: And [01:18:00] we were talking about La Union (inaudible) group? MF: Well, yes, my brother Leo. He was in La Union, the leader. Yes, the leader. JJ: So, did you go to any of their dances? MF: Absolutely, yes. JJ: And so, what did they play? 41 �MF: Salsa. JJ: Salsa (inaudible). My cousin is the leader of (inaudible). DF Jr.: I didn’t (inaudible). JJ: Yeah. He was partner (inaudible). MF: So, you probably -- excuse me. You probably met my brother [Eligio?]. JJ: I didn’t meet him in person. I met him (inaudible). MF: You probably met him, yes. DF Jr.: Actually, (overlapping dialogue; inaudible) you had a thing at [People’s Park?] one day and Leo played at the park. You hired Leo -- I don’t know if you hired him, the Young Lords. But they played at the park one day. JJ: Was (inaudible). DF Jr.: Yeah, but this was at People’s Park. And Leo was there. And you (inaudible). (laughter) JJ: So, what do you remember of La Union (inaudible)? MF: Well, my husband Diego and I would go to their dances. We had lots of fun. They were very well known for their music, [01:20:00] the excitement, the way they played, the instruments, the singing. So, that’s what you’d describe it. The music was clean. No foul language. And most importantly, their emphasis was to unite the different nationalities. JJ: (inaudible). MF: Yes. JJ: So, that was the mission of La Union. 42 �MF: Correct. And it was the excitement. It kind of reminded me of [Hector Navo?], you know, his music is well known, and for them, vocally, it was to unite all different types of people regardless of what nationality, the plan was unite, correct, unite them. And it was joyful. And it was to have a good time the clean way, which is really dancing, enjoying the music, socializing with one another. [01:21:00] It’s true. That’s why it was called the Union. And everybody enjoyed it. We’d go home, and we’d be happy, you know, joyful that we spent some time together talking to one another, listening to the music, the lyrics. It was all about really uniting together. JJ: I just wanted to (inaudible) I will ask you same question. How did you feel about -- when you were (inaudible) was there any (inaudible)? MF: At Lincoln High School? Yes. I went to Lincoln High School, and there were many different types of nationalities there. And it was pretty -- well, at that time, at least the people that I was around with who -- there were some, of course, who were gang related. JJ: What year at Lincoln was that? MF: I was in ’71 to ’74. And there were those, of course, who were with the wrong [01:22:00] crowd and those who weren’t. And we were one of those that weren’t obviously. We were brought up very conscientious and being aware of your surroundings and not to be with the crowd that influenced you in wrongdoing. So, I think -- as far as my high school days, (laughs) they were good. JJ: Does that mean the neighborhood was changing, right? 43 �MF: Absolutely. The neighborhood was changing. Even though there were some gang related issues of individuals, different types of gangs. But I would say I think it was progressing. It was just starting to progress. It wasn’t as bad as I heard the early ’60s. I understand that was the worst. By our time, it was slowly getting better, I think, compared to now. I think it’s worse now than ever. [01:23:00] JJ: You’re talking about (inaudible). MF: Yeah. What I hear -- I don’t know -- but overhearing, things have gotten worse instead of better, unfortunately. JJ: (inaudible) programs (inaudible). MF: It would be wise for them to have. Absolutely. It would be wise to have these programs because it would really help these young ones presently to avoid wrong associations. JJ: What do you think about some poor people and Latinos that left the neighborhood? What do you think about that? MF: That’s very sad that they were left with not being directed. Is that the question you’re asking? How do I feel about the people before? JJ: Well, I’m not talking youth. I’m just talking about the community. MF: It’s sad to hear if there is. I don’t know -- [01:24:00] JJ: That Spanish people were moved out of there. MF: Sorry. (laughs) I’m sorry. I don’t remember. JJ: Oh, you don’t remember, okay (overlapping dialogue; inaudible). Hopefully (inaudible). 44 �MF: Well, that’s the purpose of it, isn’t it, to help them? That’s what we do. We want them to be helped. We do -- it’s nice to hear that you’re doing this. JJ: There’s a lot of (inaudible) [01:25:00] DF Jr.: I mean, (overlapping dialogue; inaudible). MF: You want to sit here, honey? JJ: (inaudible) DF Jr.: No, no, actually -JJ: Thank you, Mirta. DF Jr.: Like they do up north mostly -- they had their Hispanics up there. But a little different than our area. Our neighborhoods are a little tougher than -- and of course, they had -- like Mirta said, they had their different kinds up there. They had the Latin Eagles up there and that some (inaudible) police station. They were right there by the police station. But like in everywhere else, you’ve got your gangs and (inaudible) aristocrats. Aristocrats are just west of Sheffield there (inaudible). [01:26:00] Then you had your white kids. Simon City Royals. JJ: (inaudible) stable but then it gets unstable until it gets resettled. And in that process, that’s probably where (overlapping dialogue; inaudible). DF Jr.: We went from being -JJ: And some (inaudible) some of the reasons for gangs to get worse, for them getting worse? DF Jr.: If the gangs got worse? JJ: Yeah, what do you think they got worse. I mean, there’s always groups (overlapping dialogue; inaudible). [01:27:00] 45 �DF Jr.: I mean, the Bloods came in. All the guys that came from Vietnam, they came back worse. Some of the guys that went to prison came back worse. So, I mean, (inaudible) things getting worse. JJ: So, when they came back from Vietnam, they were worse. They didn’t have anything to -- anyone helping them to readjust. DF Jr.: Right, it just got worse. JJ: They got worse. They needed some kind of -- DF Jr.: Well, when they were in Vietnam, they got into war drugs too. So, how can you get into -- how can you fight that war without drugs there? It was a tough war in Vietnam. So, a lot of guys got into drugs there. When they got back, they would just -- it just got worse. Of course, we had the worst drugs. JJ: And that’s where the shootings would start [01:28:00] (inaudible). DF Jr.: Yeah, we didn’t have no shootings growing up. Shootings didn’t start -- I don’t think shootings started like until ’72 maybe when things started to change. Back when we grew up, it was a face to face thing, man to man thing. It was a one to one thing. It wasn’t the way it is -- the way it changed. I mean, people used to respect each other. There’s no respect now in gangs. There’s no respect. I mean, the area’s changed a lot from what it was obviously. You can’t afford to live there on Armitage anymore. JJ: (inaudible) DF Jr.: No, no. [01:29:00] A lot of the guys came out of there feeling good. Some of the guys didn’t. A lot of the guys died. I know a lot of guys died. And the guys and the fights and the drugs and the overdoses -- there was a lot of stuff that when 46 �you go back there and you think about some of the friends that are no longer here. A lot of the guys made it. A lot of the guys came out of it. A lot of the guys did become policemen. I don’t know if you remember [Bobo?]. He’s probably like (overlapping dialogue; inaudible). Bobo’s more like your age. JJ: And [Raymond?] and (inaudible) know him? DF Jr.: Yeah, yeah. JJ: They grew up (inaudible). DF Jr.: Bobo retired. JJ: [Smiley?] and Bobo and Raymond. DF Jr.: Yeah, Bobo retired. And I see Bobo every year. We have a turkey bowl every year. [01:30:00] JJ: (inaudible) DF Jr.: Yeah. Well, a turkey bowl is -- it’s Thanksgiving day where the guys meet to play football. Every year they play football. But the older guys don’t play football no more. All we do is drink. But the young kids, the sons and stuff, they still play football. But you always see Bobo there. You see his brother there. JJ: Where is this? DF Jr.: Usually, Mozart Park over there on Armitage. Last year we had Humboldt Park because something happened on Rosa Park. One of the guys works at Mozart Park so we said there. JJ: Oh, that’s nice. DF Jr.: Last year we had it at Humboldt Park. I’m not sure this year where it’s going to be. But I don’t remember if you remember [Moldo?]? 47 �JJ: I don’t know. DF Jr.: Pedro’s brother. He didn’t speak. [01:31:00] He was (inaudible) everybody -you see a lot of guys from (inaudible). JJ: (inaudible) DF Jr.: No, I can’t think of anyone -- can’t think of anything now, anybody else. JJ: Okay. I’m going to have you sit -- (break in video) JJ: Testing one, two, three. Testing one, two, three. Go ahead and say testing or something. DF Jr.: Testing, testing, one, two, three, testing. JJ: Okay. This is (inaudible) (Spanish) DIEGO FIGUEROA SR.: (Spanish) DF Jr.: Well, this is the most important. I’ll tell you which one it is. I think it’s the -- I forget the medal. But this is the most important. This is the infantry badge, combat badge. And this one is the most -- the highest medal [01:33:00] between these. This is his Korean medal with his three tours. These stars means tours like summer, fall, winter, the three tours in the ’50s that he was there. Of course, these stripes mean tours. JJ: And his name is Diego too, right? DF Jr.: Yes. JJ: Diego Figueroa, Sr. DF Jr.: Yes. And these were given to him by the country of Korea. So, these three here were given to him by the country of Korea years later, not during, you know -- so, 48 �this one and this one -- these three here are from his -- are the same things that he’s got here. You can see this one here, this one here, this one here. These are the stripes that match their -JJ: That match their -- that -- DF Jr.: Of course, this one is this one. [01:34:00] This one is this one. This one is this one. But these were given to him by the country of Korea. JJ: Now, what is that little plaque on the bottom? What does it say there? DF Jr.: Right here? JJ: Yeah. DF Jr.: It just says -JJ: And if you want to lift it up just a little bit -- DF Jr.: It just says -- I can’t read it. JJ: It says something about -- is it -- DF Jr.: That is -- it says his rank, of course his unit. JJ: What is his unit? DF Jr.: It says the Third Division. It says Borinqueneers Company K. JJ: That was (inaudible). DF Jr.: Company K, 65th Infantry. And it’s got the year and the month that he was in Korea. [01:35:00] JJ: So, the Borinqueneers were what? What were they? DF Jr.: It was a group of segregated Puerto Ricans, the only segregated military group ever, all Puerto Ricans that fought in a war. Of course, this flag says the “Forgotten War” because the Korean War was sort of forgotten by many people. 49 �But it’s -- the Borinqueneers was all Puerto Ricans. It was the only -- if you look up the history of the Borinqueneers, it was the only segregated military group. JJ: Were these just Puerto Ricans from Puerto Rico or from here? DF Jr.: All Puerto Ricans from Puerto Rico. JJ: Okay, they were there, and they fought in the Korean War. Okay. Okay. [01:36:09 - 1:49:57] (Spanish) DF Jr.: His sister. JJ: Is in Ciales? DF Jr.: No, that she lived here. [01:50:00] She died. DF Sr.: JJ: (Spanish) But all the other ones were in Puerto Rico? DF Jr.: One of his brother lived in New York. The rest of the family lived in Puerto Rico, in Ciales. One of his sisters moved here, actually (overlapping dialogue; inaudible). The son Jose grew up with me. We were the same age. So, they go -- they lived on Bissell. JJ: Oh, okay. DF Jr.: So, his sister (inaudible). So, we grew up together. They came here later. They were already in their teens when they got here, when they moved here to Chicago. She graduated from eighth grade with me but then they moved to Puerto Rico. So, he didn’t go to [01:51:00] high school here. [01:51:04 - 1:53:30] (Spanish) DF Jr.: See, remember. There were other Puerto Ricans there on the front line fighting. They were there to relieve them, the other Puerto Ricans they were fighting. But 50 �they were there to relieve them. They were already fighting. And there was issues too because if you read about the Puerto Ricans in Korea, there were some issues in Korea when it comes to those that didn’t want to fight that were being court-martialed. There were some that would be court martialed. They were coming in right after that. [01:54:00] JJ: Oh, so there were Puerto Ricans protesting? DF Jr.: Protesting because they were tired of -JJ: Because they had been there too long? DF Jr.: Well, they were just getting killed. They were just being told to attack, to attack, to attack. And nobody -- they’re just -- too many of them dying. And they just said, “We had enough.” So, they were protesting. JJ: Well, I call it protesting. But I mean, they were refusing to -- DF Jr.: Yeah, I forget what you call it. I don’t know what military language -- what the word is. JJ: But they were refusing to fight. DF Jr.: Exactly. And they were being arrested. JJ: Court martialed. DF Jr.: Yeah, court martialed. Yeah, exactly. When you read about the part -- there is a history part where there was a group of Puerto Ricans that didn’t want -- that refused to fight anymore. DF Sr.: Yeah, refused to fight. They didn’t want to fight. DF Jr.: They came in right after that. They were sent there right after that part. JJ: And they went (Spanish) front lines. 51 �DF Jr.: Right to the front line. JJ: The front line, moved to the front line. DF Sr.: (Spanish) -- when I went to Korea, the only one I have is just, I don’t have this stripe. Just plain. JJ: And that’s a sergeant stripe. DF Sr.: JJ: Yeah, that’s the first stripe. So you became [first stripe?]. DF Sr.: This one here -- no the, second one. (inaudible) The other three, that’s a combat stripe. The three and three, a combat stripe. JJ: (Spanish) Okay, right there yeah. So, again, tell me what -- again, the stripes. DF Sr.: This is one, two, three. And one, two, three is a combat. And this one is the administration. You’ve got to go to school, okay? So, when I went to Puerto Rico. JJ: You went to school? DF Sr.: From Korea -- when I came back from Korea to Puerto Rico [01:56:00] they want to take my stripe off, everybody. JJ: Why? DF Sr.: Because you’ve got to go take a test to hold that stripe. You have to take a test. DF Jr.: These were combat stripes. DF Sr.: These are combat stripes (overlapping dialogue; inaudible) temporary stripe. JJ: Yeah, because they want to put it down. 52 �DF Jr.: It would not make any sense though. It would not make any sense that they would take your stripes away especially when you’re fighting in combat. You deserve those stripes. And the ones that went to him was -- they wanted to demote him because he didn’t take the test to deserve those stripes even though he got them in combat. So, they made him take a test. DF Sr.: A lot of Puerto Ricans -- when they went back to Puerto Rico -- DF Jr.: They lost their stripes. DF Sr.: They had take a test. If they don’t take the test, it’s (inaudible). [01:57:00] No matter you are three and three or your got a (inaudible) or whatever you had. JJ: So, how did you feel? DF Sr.: You’ve got to take a test. [01:57:00 - 02:00:30] (Spanish) DF Sr.: I don’t believe it. “You’re sure? You have the test already?” He said, “Right now, I’ll give it to you.” (Spanish). “Go to there. Go through that door.” Okay. So, I went. “Take your shirt off.” (Spanish) [02:01:00] [02:01:01 - 02:02:54] DF Jr.: But they were the 65th Infantry. DF Sr.: (Spanish). DF Jr.: They relieved the 295th. The 295th was already there. They’re the [02:03:00] 65th Infantry. JJ: Okay. They’re the 65ths. So, the Borinqueneers were the 65th. DF Jr.: Right. [02:03:07 - 02:04:44] 53 �DF Jr.: They were trying to take the hill. There’s different hills. Like (Spanish). DF Sr.: (Spanish) DF Jr.: Kelly Hill was a famous battle. If you look up Kelly Hill, [02:05:00] it was a big battle. [02:05:05 - 02:07:23] (Spanish) DF Jr.: When you were on the ground, what did you feel on the ground? DF Sr.: What happened -- in the wintertime, we had to be in white clothes. [02:07:45 - 02:08:05] (Spanish) DF Jr.: But no, tell them when you were like in the ground, what you felt and what -- you didn’t know what was on the ground. Remember you told me there were already dead people on the ground when you were like -DF Sr.: (Spanish) DF Jr.: Because it was dark. You know, it was real dark. You couldn’t see. [02:08:29 - 2:12:48] (Spanish) DF Jr.: But that’s what doesn’t make no sense because they sent them home. And that’s why I was fighting with the military and this court thing because [02:13:00] if he got wounded, you’re supposed to get a Purple Heart. Anybody that gets wounded in war -- you get a Purple Heart. They sent him home. I assumed that by them sending him home and not sending him back to the front line that he got wounded. But yet, they -- because, like I said, the records got burned in the fire in Virginia, whatever, that I didn’t have enough proof so he didn’t get the -because I was fighting for that Purple Heart. DF Sr.: Yeah, they’re supposed to give it to me, Purple Heart. 54 �JJ: There was no other way to prove that? DF Jr.: They sent me a letter recently. I’ve got the letter somewhere upstairs. But they said that if I didn’t have proof -- if I had somebody that was there that witnessed it -- there any proof that he was in the hospital, that he was at home after that. But all the paperwork got, I guess -DF Sr.: JJ: Yeah. They can’t find it in the record. The record, they can’t find. So, [02:14:00] I mean, how did they (inaudible)? DF Jr.: Since all the military records got in the fire. JJ: In the (inaudible)? DF Jr.: There was a fire. DF Sr.: He tried to get it. DF Jr.: A lot of the records for the Puerto Ricans -- they (inaudible) asked for -- these medals I got from the military. They sent them to me. They sent me these medals because they wanted them to reissue him his medals. These are all reissued from the military. JJ: So, the originals you didn’t have? DF Jr.: The originals he had when he was at home. But his mom probably got rid of them (inaudible). JJ: But they had a copy of that. So, they (overlapping dialogue; inaudible). DF Jr.: Well, they reissued these medals. JJ: So, they knew that he (inaudible). DF Jr.: Right. JJ: So, that record (inaudible). 55 �DF Jr.: They had the record. JJ: Was he the only Puerto Rican that they lost the records of? DF Jr.: No, a whole bunch of them, a whole bunch of people. JJ: Or was it is [02:15:00] his battalion? DF Jr.: A whole bunch of people. JJ: Is that what it was called? Battalion? DF Jr.: Infantry. Battalion infantry. JJ: Okay. So, his whole infantry was lost. DF Jr.: Right. JJ: The Borinqueneers’ information was lost. (Spanish) DF Jr.: I don’t know. We really don’t know about the Borinqueneers. But he was part of that group. So, I would assume that a lot of the records of the people that were in his group were lost. JJ: Because where was the fire at? Was it there? DF Jr.: It was in Virginia. It was at the military base. They had a big fire. JJ: So, it wasn’t just the 65th Infantry that got lost. DF Jr.: No. JJ: Other companies. Okay. So, it wasn’t about anything discriminatory. DF Jr.: No, no. Just all the records, all the military records that they had. And he was in that group that got burned. DF Sr.: All the papers, my records [02:16:00] -- the people’s records disappeared. They burned down. Right? DF Jr.: That’s what they told me. 56 �DF Sr.: JJ: (Spanish) Maybe there’s other way. [02:16:11 - 02:22:08] (Spanish) DF Jr.: It’s a city in Korea called Onchon. [02:22:11 - 02:23:31] (Spanish) DF Jr.: Funny when it comes to the Borinqueneers. It’s a little funny story. It was all [sad?], and this is a little funny part of this history. [02:23:44 - 02:28:48] (Spanish) DF Jr.: So, they took his mustache first. He’s the commanding officer, he says [gotta go, gotta go?]. (overlapping dialogue; inaudible) [02:28:57 - 02:34:07] (Spanish) DF Jr.: It was so dark that they had to hold on to each other’s clothes because if not, they would not see -- if they were to let go, they’d be lost because they wouldn’t know where to go. So, they had to hold one to -- everybody would hold on to the front guy. DF Sr.: (Spanish) DF Jr.: And they always attacked the guy at the end, he was saying. So, sometimes in order to know that there’s a problem behind you -- when that guy loses his grip on the guy behind them, they know that the Koreans were behind them because they would attack from behind and they would get the last guy. [02:35:00] They would get the guy at the end one at a time. Boom, boom, boom. That’s how they would attack you one at a time. But the last guy -- boom, you know? DF Sr.: [02:35:18] 57 �DF Jr.: [02:41:46] Kind of like today. You’ve got South Korea, North Korea. South Korea is a democratic country. And I’m sure that when he went to -- when he was at war, there were certain Koreans that were against the communist Koreans. So, they were [02:42:00] willing to help out in whatever way they could. JJ: But he’s saying that there was no trust towards any Korean. DF Jr.: Well, yeah, obviously I wouldn’t trust them either. Koreans -- you know, yeah. You had the trust even though they -- even though you were there in their country. JJ: Even though you’re defending them, you’re still -- because you don’t know. You don’t know who they are. [02:42:27 - 02:47:04] (Spanish) DF Jr.: Tell them when they caught you speeding, that they caught you speeding on the base, that you had to go to court, that they wanted to take your stripe away. DF Sr.: Oh, the (Spanish). DF Jr.: No, for speeding on the base. They wanted to take your stripe away. JJ: Speeding in a car? DF Jr.: Yeah, he was speeding in a car. DF Sr.: Yeah, in a car. [02:47:29 - 02:47:51] (Spanish) DF Jr.: But didn’t they -- didn’t you have to go to court? They wanted to take one of the - they took one of the stripes away from you because -- you either gave them the stripe or you had to go to court [02:48:00] or you said, “Okay, well, forget it. I won’t go to court. Just take the stripe from me.” Remember? 58 �DF Sr.: Yeah (Spanish). DF Jr.: If you go to court, you can lose everything, you can lose all your stripes. Right? DF Sr.: JJ: (Spanish) So, you’re saying if they go to court, you can lose the stripes? DF Jr.: You lose them all. DF Sr.: JJ: You lose them all. And for anything? For traffic? DF Jr.: Yeah. I mean, because -JJ: Because they have a kangaroo court. They (overlapping dialogue; inaudible). DF Jr.: And they just came from Korea. They were all war stripes. They weren’t really -he didn’t earn them as a -- taking tests, like you said, because that was afterwards, taking the tests in Puerto Rico. So, when they caught him for speeding, they -DF Sr.: (Spanish) DF Jr.: It was more like a harassment [02:49:00] type of thing for me. They were Puerto Rican. They had more stripes than we did. You know? DF Sr.: (Spanish) (break in video) JJ: Testing one, two, three. Testing one, two, three. [02:49:36 - 03:01:34] (Spanish) DF Jr.: It could be that they were doing their business (overlapping dialogue; inaudible). Then they get mad, they get mad and they say, (Spanish), what the heck, [buddy?]? Everybody drinking at this bar is making more money, then we’re 59 �making more money. It’s because the guy -- the German guy keeps Spanish and he brings all [03:02:00] the -[03:01:57 - 03:13:40] (Spanish) DF Jr.: So, ’63 up to ’75, we lived in that area. JJ: Sixty-three to ’75? DF Jr.: Sixty-three to ’75. I lived there. [03:13:51 - 03:19:03] (Spanish) DF Jr.: The cleaners, the [Rosarios?] were right there. JJ: (Spanish) DF Jr.: No, no, no, cleaners. Right next to the five and ten. That’s where we would take my clothes all the time. I used to take them to clean them. DF Sr.: (Spanish) DF Jr.: Are you talking about [Martinez?], Martinez barbershop. JJ: Yeah, I remember. But what was on that corner? DF Sr.: (Spanish) DF Jr.: Just west of Fremont, west of Fremont, on the south end, between Dayton and Fremont. JJ: On the south end? DF Jr.: Well, you know the church was on Dayton and they had a grocery store right across the street and they had the laundromat on the other corner on Dayton. They had a little grocery store. [03:20:00] JJ: Everybody didn’t like our church (overlapping dialogue; inaudible). DF Sr.: (Spanish) 60 �JJ: This is good because I forgot about Martinez and the story, the [Rubios?] and the (overlapping dialogue; inaudible). DF Jr.: They had the little grocery store that became a liquor store. JJ: (Spanish) DF Jr.: It was a restaurant right next to us. JJ: (Spanish) DF Jr.: Next to us. JJ: Is it next to you? DF Jr.: On Bissell. JJ: Oh, you’re on Bissell, yeah. DF Jr.: There was a park. And then, right next to it was a little restaurant. [03:22:00] JJ: Oh, there was a restaurant there too? (overlapping dialogue; inaudible) DF Jr.: (Spanish) [Felix Quinones?]. It was right there on the -- right next to the bar there was a little restaurant called Quinones. But (inaudible). DF Sr.: (Spanish) END OF VIDEO FILE 61 � https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/b9d4e3ab18737db3649cc5dab08fc21e.mp4 b2d7e82429446173569030da56773604 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Young Lords in Lincoln Park Collection Subject The topic of the resource Young Lords (Organization) Puerto Ricans--United States Civil Rights--United States--History Lincoln Park (Chicago, Ill.) Personal narratives Social justice Community activists--Illinois--Chicago Description An account of the resource Collection of oral history interviews and digitized materials documenting the history of the Young Lords Organization in Lincoln Park, Chicago. Interviews were conducted by Young Lords' founder, José “Cha-Cha” Jiménez, and documents were digitized from Mr. Jiménez' archives. The Young Lords in Lincoln Park collection grows out of the ongoing struggle for fair housing, self-determination, and human rights that was launched by Mr. José “Cha-Cha” Jiménez, founder of the Young Lords Movement. This project is dedicated to documenting the history of the displacement of Puerto Ricans, Mejicanos, other Latinos, and the poor from Lincoln Park, as well as the history of the Young Lords nationwide. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jiménez, José, 1948- Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/491">Young Lords in Lincoln Park collection (RHC-65)</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. 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Título Spanish language Title entry Diego Figuearoa, Jr. vídeo entrevista y biografía Descripción Spanish language Description entry La historia oral de Diego Figuearoa, Jr., entrevistado por Jose 'Cha-Cha' Jimenez el 8/25/2012 acerca de los Young Lords en Lincoln Park. Sujetos Spanish language Subject terms Young Lords (Organización) Puertorriqueños--Estados Unidos Derechos civiles--Estados Unidos--Historia Lincoln Park (Chicago, Ill.) Mexicano-Americanos--Relatos personales Justicia social Activistas comunitarios--Illinois--Chicago Mexico-Americanos--Illinois--Chicago--Condiciones sociales Relaciones raciales Conflicto social Identitad cultural Partido Pantera Negra. Illinois Capí­tulo Source <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/491">Young Lords in Lincoln Park (RHC-65)</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Figueroa, Sr., interviewed by “Cha-Cha” Jimenez on August 25, 2012 about the Young Lords in Lincoln Park. "The Young Lords in Lincoln Park" collection grows out of decades of work to more fully document the history of Chicago's Puerto Rican community which gave birth to the Young Lords Organization and later, the Young Lords Party. Founded by Mr. José “Cha-Cha” Jiménez, the Young Lords became one of the premier struggles for international human rights. Where thriving church congregations, social and �political clubs, restaurants, groceries, and family residences once flourished, successive waves of urban renewal and gentrification forcibly displaced most of those Puerto Ricans, Mejicanos, other Latinos, working-class and impoverished families, and their children in the 1950s and 1960s. Today these same families and activists also risk losing their history. � https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/25ddd2072bd576c027caf6d69d62a45e.mp4 b64517e76ebf0967788e5e05932a418e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Young Lords in Lincoln Park Collection Subject The topic of the resource Young Lords (Organization) Puerto Ricans--United States Civil Rights--United States--History Lincoln Park (Chicago, Ill.) Personal narratives Social justice Community activists--Illinois--Chicago Description An account of the resource Collection of oral history interviews and digitized materials documenting the history of the Young Lords Organization in Lincoln Park, Chicago. Interviews were conducted by Young Lords' founder, José “Cha-Cha” Jiménez, and documents were digitized from Mr. Jiménez' archives. The Young Lords in Lincoln Park collection grows out of the ongoing struggle for fair housing, self-determination, and human rights that was launched by Mr. José “Cha-Cha” Jiménez, founder of the Young Lords Movement. This project is dedicated to documenting the history of the displacement of Puerto Ricans, Mejicanos, other Latinos, and the poor from Lincoln Park, as well as the history of the Young Lords nationwide. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jiménez, José, 1948- Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/491">Young Lords in Lincoln Park collection (RHC-65)</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. 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Título Spanish language Title entry Diego Figuearoa, Sr. vídeo entrevista y biografía Descripción Spanish language Description entry La historia oral de Diego Figuearoa, Sr., entrevistado por Jose 'Cha-Cha' Jimenez el 8/25/2012 acerca de los Young Lords en Lincoln Park. Sujetos Spanish language Subject terms Young Lords (Organización) Puertorriqueños--Estados Unidos Derechos civiles--Estados Unidos--Historia Lincoln Park (Chicago, Ill.) Mexicano-Americanos--Relatos personales Justicia social Activistas comunitarios--Illinois--Chicago Mexico-Americanos--Illinois--Chicago--Condiciones sociales Relaciones raciales Conflicto social Identitad cultural Partido Pantera Negra. Illinois Capí­tulo Source <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/491">Young Lords in Lincoln Park (RHC-65)</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-65_Figueroa_Sr_Diego Title A name given to the resource Diego Figuearoa, Sr. video interview and biography Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Figueroa, Sr, Diego Description An account of the resource Oral history of Diego Figuearoa, Sr., interviewed by Jose 'Cha-Cha' Jimenez, on 8/25/2012 about the Young Lords in Lincoln Park. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jimenez, Jose, 1948- Subject The topic of the resource Young Lords (Organization) Puerto Ricans--United States Civil Rights--United States--History Lincoln Park (Chicago, Ill.) Mexican Americans--Personal narratives Social justice Community activists--Illinois--Chicago Mexican Americans--Illinois--Chicago--Social conditions Race relations Social conflict Cultural identity Black Panther Party. 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Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/5092a94e7a78b7c270892bde9e9df49f.m4v f07ec4764b9b29a611f08f1982cfb6d0 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/6531d57d37a35878d16b558e3f012b62.pdf a6e927403c9beeae56794767a3c57154 PDF Text Text ORAL HISTORY INTERVIEW HELEN FILARSKI Women in Baseball Born: 1924 Detroit, MI Resides: Interviewed by: Frank Boring, GVSU Veterans History Project, August 5, 2010, Detroit, Michigan at the All American Girls Professional Baseball League reunion. Transcribed by: Joan Raymer, November 26, 2010 Interviewer: “Helen, if we could begin with your full name and where and when were you born?” My whole name is Helen Margaret Filarski and I was born in 1924. Interviewer: “Where?” In Detroit, Michigan Interviewer: “What was your early childhood like? Where did you live?” I lived in Detroit, Michigan and most of the time it was—the war was on and there was no—it was before the war was on I should say and I was going to school in Detroit, the Catholic school. 14:17 Interviewer: “Did you wear a uniform?” No, not at first, it’s when you’re out of the eighth grade that you start with the uniform. Interviewer: “I had the white sox with the black shoes and the girls had the skirts with the white sox, yup, yup. Where did you live? I know it was Detroit, but did you live in an apartment or a house?” No, we lived in the east side of Detroit and my mother and father and there were seven children. The war was on and most of them at that time were in war plants because the war was on and everything, so we just stayed there and I went to Holy Name School for 1 �eight years and graduated from there and went to St. Joseph’s because my mother had gone there, so we all followed up in the Polish atmosphere. 15:46 Interviewer: “So you had neighborhood friends and did you play games?” Played games—I was one of seven children, so the girls, I didn’t consider myself a girl because I went with my brother and we played ball all the time. The boys got away with it you know, so I stuck with him and we played ball and most of my time with them we played and like everybody else, we had one bat and one ball and I got the job to sew the ball up every time after we played because we knocked the stuffing out of it, but then we had to sew it up before we could play a game. 16:41 I would keep that up and I went through grade school and I played all that way and then I went to high school. Interviewer: “Now, were there any organized sports at the school?” No, not at grade school they didn’t have any. Interviewer: “But you’re playing baseball basically with other neighbor kids?” We would get out of school and out we would go. We lived right next to a playground and that was one thing you know, we would go out the door and over the street and we played until it got dark and that was it every day you know. 17:34 Because I was a girl, my mother would call me every once in a while, “get in here and do the dishes”, and I didn’t enjoy that, but what do you do? We did that all my life through eighth grade then when I graduated out of grade school—oh, in the summer time my mother, since we were so poor and they didn’t have a job, my father got a job cleaning the streets at that time because there wasn’t any war plants. My mother would make a big lunch and everything and my dad would drive out to a plot that the city gave you and make a garden and we would sit out there all day working on the planting. 18:40 Then my dad would come 2 �back after he got through with his job and pick us up. There were about four of us at that time that went there and they took us home and we got ready for dinner and everything and that was every day, you know, that we had time to get over there. Interviewer: “By the time you got into high school, did you have any idea what you wanted to do through life? Were you going to be a nurse or be a mother, what were you thinking?” Well, through those years I played ball at the city park and I played with the girls that were in the league and mostly I was too young and that and I would pick-up the bats and chase the ball and stuff like that. 19:43 Interviewer: “So is this the actual professional girls’ baseball league?” Yes Interviewer: “How did you hear about them?” Oh, I learned a lot from them you know. Interviewer: “But how did you hear about them? How did you know they were there?” Here’s the playground, here’s the street, here’s my house, I mean we lived right upon it and anybody that would get on that field we could see and if there was an open space, a position open, I ran over there and played in it, the boys or whoever is playing. Interviewer: “How did you hear about the All American Girls Professional Baseball League though?” Alright, when we played, a bunch of girls were in the league and I got good enough to play with them and on their team, so I played and everybody said, “why don’t you go join us for this year, you’re good enough to go over there”. 20:52 3 �Interviewer: “So they were off season, they were from Detroit and they went to play wherever they played and when they came back, that’s when you were playing with them?” Yes Interviewer: “Ok, now I get it, so did you go and talk to your mom and dad about it?’ Oh, I kept talking to her all the time, but it was no use and she would say, “girls don’t play ball, just come in the house and do some work around the house”, all housework all the time. Interviewer: “You had told me a story about how you heard about tryouts in Chicago, let’s hear that story.” Through the girls, we kept going to the park and that and I heard the story about it and the girls kept asking me, “come on, come on with us, don’t stay here”, so I went and asked my mother and she said, “you’re too young, you can’t leave home alone, you’re too young to go”, and she said, “Al Capone is in here and he’s trying to get a league together of women and it’s not for playing ball and you’re not going anywhere near that playground again”, so it just kept a going and I kept playing there. 22:27 I kept playing until I got out of high school. Interviewer: “So you had to have her permission to be able to join the league and she wouldn’t let you.” No Interviewer: “So when you turned was it eighteen? What did you do?” 4 �Eighteen, yes and I said, “I’ll run away”, and she didn’t like the idea of me running away, so she said, “let me talk to some of the girls, Connie Wisnwiewski, and a lot of the girls that were on the team and they were my friends and I had them over and everything and she talked to them and they said, “she’ll be all right, we’ll take care of her”, and I was about the youngest one there then and when I got to spring training they got me in real good you know. “You Polock, you go and stay in the room and when we call you bring down the fire escape and bring us in”, so that’s what I was doing for a while. 23:40 I was the best friend. Interviewer: “So your mom finally says it’s ok to go. What does your dad think about all this?” My dad didn’t care. Hhe didn’t care. Interviewer: “So, how did you actually go to the spring training? Did you go by train, did you go by bus?” We did, we went by train. Interviewer: “And you were with the other girls that you knew, so you felt kind of taken care of?” Yes, placing you where you were going to play, I got on a team, Rockford, with no friends of mine and I didn’t know anybody. Interviewer: “Did you have to try out? Did you have to try out for the team?” Yes Interviewer: “What was that experience? What was that like, the tryouts?” You’re scared, you’re scared and there were girls from the league out there and they would hit the ball to me. Connie Wisnwiewski was the best pitcher there was at the time, 5 �so she would do the pitching—running and everything, teaching you, but they made a fool of me. 25:04 They’ll do that, they will kid around with ya, but I tried to do it my own same way. Interviewer: “But you got in.” Oh yeah, I got in Interviewer: “That must have been a happy day?” Oh, it was fine, but it took me and got me into a house. When you get on a team they check you into a house, so this was mom and dad Gorenson and they had no children and they had a beautiful home and everything, but they said to them, “keep an eye on her because she’s underage and we don’t want any problems”, so it was “where you going?” They kept their eye on me. 25:57 Interviewer: “Did you have a room mate?” Yes, she was a movie star, Kay Rohrer, and she would go out and she would say, “don’t forget, I will call you when I want to come back in”, so she would call and if we were on the road, she would call and I’d let down the fire escape otherwise I would wait and put the light on so she would see the light and that the road was clear and she would come in and we did that for two seasons. Interviewer: “What was your first season like as a rookie?” 26:36 Scared, you’re really scared when you play with these gals who know their position and what’s going on instead of waiting for someone to say, “now you go there and you go there”. They put you in your position and they taught you—you learned and you would stay on that field until you fell down. You learned to not be afraid of the ball and it was good, it was really great. 27:12 6 �Interviewer: “What position did you play the first season?” Third base Interviewer: “As a rookie, did you start or did you sit on the bench a lot?” No, I started I started. Interviewer: “Even though you were scared, you must have been pretty good?” I didn’t mind it and I was tough you know, I would run and go after that ball because I was going to stop it if it killed me. When you were a rookie, you were going to fight your heart out and that’s what I did and it was a strong team. Interviewer: “Any particular game that you remember from the first season? Was there anything that you did that was good or maybe made a mistake?” 28:03 I don’t know, I’m telling you; I ended up in the hospital. Interviewer: “What happened?” Well, I got spiked a couple of times down my legs sliding into third base you know and I think that’s what the worst one was, but that was it. Interviewer: “How did you like the uniform?” Oh, it was free you know and they gave you a lot of free time there. Interviewer: “Did you have to alter it at all for your height or anything?” The first year no, but the second year we did because it was a little bit long. Interviewer: “One of the girls said the difficulty was that she played in the outfield and as you reached down for the ball, you got dress and you didn’t get the ball you got the skirt.” Right, it’s just like in the infield, you’re down here and you go down for the ball and here—the ball is right there. 29:14 7 �Interviewer: “Now, once you finished your first season, you came back home to Detroit?” Oh yeah Interviewer: “Then what did you do when you got home? Were you still in school? You were out of school, right?” No, no I wasn’t in school, but in-between there I went to the war factory. I was two years in the war factory and then I was able to—my age could get me out you know, so that’s where I went. Interviewer: “You were in Detroit though?” Yes Interviewer: “So that was one of the factories that was supporting the war.” Yes Interviewer: “So then how did you—your second season, did they send you a letter? Did they call up your house and say we want a new contract?” Yeah, they send a letter and tell you it’s—we met in spring training. Interviewer: “Ok, and once again you took the train?” 30:12 Yes Interviewer: “Did you still travel with the same girls that you did before?” Oh yeah, there were about seven or eight of us from Detroit that—and every year they probably picked up on or two girls, so it got big and it was very nice. Interviewer: “So the second year you weren’t a rookie any more?” No, no and boy, you better know your steps. It was great and you just knew what you were doing. 8 �Interviewer: “How were the fans?” Oh, the fans just loved ya I’m telling ya. They would be in there and we had a lot of attendance. They were there all the time. It was great. Interviewer: “Now you played some games at home and then you also had road trips?” Yes, four games at home one time and three on the road and then three home and four on the road. Interviewer: “What were the road trips like?” Bumpy, we just had a beat-up bus and oh my god I’m telling you it was really something. It was worse than these that go down the street. 31:34 Interviewer: “These were fairly long trips by bus?” A lot of them, like you would go to Chicago, that was a long one from Peoria or something like that. That was about the longest one I think, from Peoria over into Chicago there. Interviewer: “Now, when you stopped along the way were you just able to walk out with in your blue jeans?” No, if you stopped there and you intended to get off the bus you gotta put your skirt on. You couldn’t be seen in public in shorts or anything like that. 32:16 Interviewer: “Right, did you have to go through the charm school, the school?” Ya, it was the first year the charm school was there. Interviewer: “I’m sorry, I should have gotten back—how was that?” 9 �Oh, everybody laughed about it at first. They made us scared you know, because we couldn’t get out there and play ball because we were doing this and everything you know, and what did we want to do that for. Interviewer: “Did you have to have a book on your head?” No, but some did Interviewer: “Well, did they ask you to sit down in a certain way? Did you also learn how to use the knife and fork and things like that?” Well, your woman who taught us-Interviewer: “Helena Rubenstein?” 33:27 Yeah, she was one, and they taught us how to get up and how to sit down and some of them would just mock them and come in and plop down. Interviewer: “But this was new to you, you were a city girl, right and playing with the boys and now you got to sit this way?” Yes, and I was scared and you would get scared at doing these things, but I loved it just as much. Interviewer: “Did any of those things carry on for the rest of your life? Do you still sit that way?” No, no and if I want to sit down, I sit down. 34:17 Interviewer: “So, your second season, you’re not a rookie anymore and you’re still playing third base?” Yes Interviewer: “Any games that you can think of that were a little bit unusual and did you have a good year?” 10 �Oh, we had a good year, we won the championship the first year that I played and that was good. Interviewer: “Because of you?” No, I helped a little bit and I had a good year there and if I couldn’t do it with my glove, I would do it with my body. Interviewer: “You said earlier that your family was not wealthy and you were making pretty good money weren’t you?” Yeah, it was more than I did in the factory. I mean we were still at the war a couple more years I think into it and we were still at war. Interviewer: “Did you send money home?” 35:20 Yeah, oh yeah I sent it and I didn’t have anyplace to spend it because you can’t do anything anyway. Interviewer: “At that time Helen, you’re a professional baseball player and whether your mother believed it or not, you really were a professional baseball player. Were you thinking that was something you were going to keep doing every year?” Well, I didn’t hear about it at first, but I wanted to get into it and once I got into it I loved it you know. Interviewer: “But did you think you were going to be able to play this for a number of years?” No, I would just do it day by day and figure it out just as good as you can and you do what you can. 11 �Interviewer: “Did you have any idea what you wanted to do professionally with your life? Did you want to become a nurse or did you want to become anything?” No, I just wanted to play ball all day long. 36:31 Interviewer: “So, at the end of the second season you came back to Detroit and you worked in the same factory?” No, you couldn’t go back there. Interviewer: “So, did you get a job?” No, I don’t think I did. Interviewer: “You were living at home with mom and dad?” Yeah, and working around there. Interviewer: “Now the third season comes along and you’re not playing for the same team anymore, right?” Let me see, I went to Peoria and Kenosha for one year after that and then went to South Bend for three years. Interviewer: “But the Kenosha experience—how come they transferred you to Kenosha? Do you remember why?” 37:29 Well, they probably had an opening. Either somebody got hurt or you never know if they didn’t have a good player there. Interviewer: “So, you’re playing with one team and the next thing you know you’re playing with another team.” That’s right, you can go overnight, a lot of times you play ball that night and then as soon as you start packing in the dressing room and out you go to another city. That’s how they went when they were short on players. 12 �Interviewer: “Was the experience at Kenosha a good one?” Oh yeah, it was a good one, getting use to the girl next to you, you know, it takes a little time, so they make you play a little longer and you get different plays and it works out good, so I stayed there for that year. 38:37 Interviewer: “Good, then back again to Detroit?” Yes Interviewer: “And then you play another year?” Yeah Interviewer: “This time you’re with the new team, South Bend and they had a pretty good team didn’t they?” Oh yes, they did and three years I played with them and they were very good. They had a lot of old time ball players. I mean they didn’t get any new ones like the other teams got and it’s hard to get use to playing next to somebody like that, going after the ball or playing to the right team. 39:38 Interviewer: “Now, you’re playing for a number of years as a professional baseball player and even at that point you’re still not thinking that this is going to be your career?” Yes Interviewer: “Did you think that you were just going to keep playing?” I never thought that it would last that long you know. We played night after night wondering how long we were going to be together because sometimes they were talking you know, about breaking up and things like that, but we never did, so we just kept on playing. 13 �Interviewer: “What was your last year? You lasted until?” 1950 Interviewer: “The league went on until 1954, how come you left in 1950?” 40:31 I got married, yes in 1950 I got married Interviewer: “And you just decided that you weren’t going you play baseball anymore?” Yeah, and things were getting different and my boyfriend Donald Steffes said, “it’s either me or baseball”, so I quit and got married. Interviewer: “So, after that, after you finished, did you miss playing baseball?” Oh, yeah you do Interviewer: “Did you ever play another sport after that?” No, I was married and lived the married life. Interviewer: “Did you talk about your baseball experience after you were done?” 41:34 Oh, we always talked about it, anyone we met we talked about it and I use to come to the reunions too and continue to come. Interviewer: “Well, how did you hear about—did you come to the first reunion?” Yeah, I think I’ve been to all of them, oh yeah. Interviewer: “All of them, now let me ask you a real dumb question, why do you come to the reunions?” To see, to meet and talk baseball, that’s all we do you know, we get there and we tell about all these crazy plays we make or something and they will say, “oh, you were so 14 �dumb, you were supposed to the other base”, and they all laugh about it you know. It was great and the best part of my life. Interviewer: “What are some of the stories that you tell at the reunion?” 42:32 Oh, I don’t know Interviewer: “Well third base gets a lot of action.” Oh yeah, yeah it does Interviewer: “Especially when you have bases loaded.” Right, right Interviewer: “Well, let me ask you this, you did talk about your experiences with baseball and a lot of the girls never talked about it, didn’t tell their kids, didn’t tell anybody.” Oh yeah, you ought to see my room and what I got, pictures and everything and I’ve gotta—and after seeing those pictures downstairs I start saying mine aren’t so good because they’re great. Interviewer: “Were people interested in talking about baseball?” Anybody that met me would talk about it and, “are you still playing?” The first question anybody will ask you, “are you still going back?” 43:31 Interviewer: “Did you get a chance to see the movie “A League of Their Own”?” Yeah, we were in it, we were in it and we were showing them how not to throw it so hard and we laughed and had more fun with that. Interviewer: “What did you think of the movie?” We thought it was great and I thought it was great. A lot of them that saw it came out came out of their shell and said, “never knew there was any ball league”, and those 15 �pictures they had over here, they aught to put them in a book. You talk to somebody and they say, “I didn’t know that”. 44:30 Interviewer: “What do you make of all the—the movie came out and in some ways you’re treated like movie stars. What do you think about that?” Well, we were for a while there you know. We did some crazy things with them I’m telling you. Every time you would hit the ball or something they would say, “don’t throw it so hard”, or something and we just sat down and laughed because they wanted to make the picture, but they didn’t want to do the business, but it was great, the whole thing you know. Interviewer: “You went to Cooperstown?” Yes Interviewer: “How was that experience of getting inducted into the hall of fame?” That was great, that was the first time I saw the whole thing you know and it is just beautiful there. 45:30 Interviewer: “the movie, I thought, did a pretty good job out of showing the reactions of the players in there and were you in that scene in the movie?” Yes Interviewer: “I’ll look for you the next time I look at it, Ok?” Yes Interviewer: “It’s interesting because I teach at the university level and the kids are usually anywhere from eighteen to twenty and when I told them I’m doing this documentary about the All American Girls Professional Baseball League, and A league of their Own, they get all excited over it.” 16 �Everybody loves it and they say, “are you—did you see that picture?” I say, “ yeah, I was in it”, and they say, “you were?” It was really great and we loved it all the time we were working on it. Interviewer: “That was just a few years of your life, a small part of your life, but how do you look back on that period now? How do you look at it? Is it some thing that’s very special to you or is it something that just happened? Have you had a chance to think about it?” 46:41 It’s very special to me because I lived for it and a month before I had to leave town, I was packing, so it meant everything to us and kids would say, “where is everybody?” They are different people you know and there was something, the love for the game and we still loved the people around there and talked to them. We didn’t think we were stars or anything. Interviewer: “But you played professional baseball.” 47:41 Yeah, that’s right Interviewer: “One other question for you, did your mom ever get a chance to see you play baseball?” Yes, I think she saw one game and she would say, “I’m not going to watch you get hurt, I can’t watch you get hurt”, and that’s the first thing she always thought of. She would say, “you’re going to get hurt”, and I said, “well when the ball is hit to me real hard, I’ll get out of the way ma”, and she would say, “Yeah, I’ll believe that when I see it” Interviewer: “You said earlier that your dad didn’t care one way or the other, did he get a chance to see you play?” 48:28 17 �He probably did, but he wasn’t interested in it. Girls should be in the house, you know, and wash the dishes. I’m so sick of washing dishes. Interviewer: “When did your parents find out that you played for the league? Did they know early on?” Not really, not really it didn’t mean anything to them that I went out of town. They thought anybody can do that, we all play ball. Interviewer: “But that all changed.” Oh yeah and as the years go by it means more to them. Interviewer: “You have a special family her, this—you have your own family, but you have another family that’s all these other girls and all their daughters and their sons and whatnot.” We have a big family when we all get together and they all feel the same way and the mothers talk just like they do, you know. 49:47 Interviewer: “What do you think about this All American Girls Professional Baseball League? It’s part of American history now.” Yes, yes it is Interviewer: “Did you ever think it was going to be that big of a deal?” No, it was getting slowly and they would get it out there once in a while, but they get it out there now and everybody says, “A League of Their Own is on”, and everybody is going and I say, “A League of Their Own”. Interviewer: “If it’s on TV I can’t change the channel, I just—I don’t care where it starts or where it ends, I just watch it. My favorite scene is the Tom Hanks and Geena Davis when she’s about to go with her husband and leave and she said it got 18 �too hard and he said, “It’s supposed to be hard, if it wasn’t hard everybody could do it”. 50:46 Yeah Interviewer: “That’s an amazing scene and I use that in class, you gotta work at it.” It makes sense Interviewer: “did you get a chance to travel to other countries? Some of the girls went to Cuba.” Yes, I did Interviewer: “How was that experience?” I don’t know really. Interviewer: “Just another ball game?” It’s another ball game, it’s another country and they start talking and I say, “ya, ya, sure”, you don’t know what they’re talking about and they touch you. We were walking in a parade coming to the stadium one time and they touch you and get on the floor and holler, they just go out of their minds. They toss somebody and the guys that are keeping the line straight and they go up to them and are beating them with a Billy club and they didn’t care how they hit them. 52:05 Interviewer: “The public was just going crazy about it, so the police came?” Outside yeah, the police would get them if they would stick in their hand to touch you. Interviewer: “Where else did you travel to besides Cuba? Did you go any other places?” Yeah, I went on the train, I’m trying to think where I went in the wintertime. I played somewhere, I forgot already. 19 �Interviewer: “Was it South America? No” I was in Puerto Rico Interviewer: “Once again, just another ball game?” Yeah Interviewer: “No Billy clubs this time I hope.” No, sometimes they will just run in and do something and run out. Somebody had been talking and they said it’s like holy people when they run out and throw their arms up and holler. It’s something sacred and that’s why they come and run out. You got to stop it because the parade is going on. 53:33 Interviewer: “They thought you were somehow holy people, huh?” Yeah, little do they know, huh? Interviewer: “Well Helen it’s been a pleasure talking to you. Is there any story that you just want to be able to tell because I know you talk to your friends about things. Are there any stories that you can think of off the top of your head?” Right now I can’t remember. Interviewer: “All right.” 20 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource All-American Girls Professional Baseball League Interviews Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. History Department Description An account of the resource The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League was started by Philip Wrigley, owner of the Chicago Cubs, during World War II to fill the void left by the departure of most of the best male baseball players for military service. Players were recruited from across the country, and the league was successful enough to be able to continue on after the war. The league had teams based in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan, and operated between 1943 and 1954. The 1954 season ended with only the Fort Wayne, South Bend, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Rockford teams remaining. The League gave over 600 women athletes the opportunity to play professional baseball. Many of the players went on to successful careers, and the league itself provided an important precedent for later efforts to promote women's sports. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/484">All-American Girls Professional Baseball League Collection, (RHC-58)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Sports for women World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American All-American Girls Professional Baseball League--Personal narratives Oral history Baseball players--Minnesota Baseball players--Indiana Baseball players--Wisconsin Baseball players--Michigan Baseball players--Illinois Baseball for women--United States Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-58 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource video/mp4 application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource Moving Image Text Language A language of the resource eng Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017-10-02 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Smither, James Boring, Frank Relation A related resource Veterans History Project (U.S.) Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. 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Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Boring, Frank (Interviewer) Subject The topic of the resource Oral history Veterans History Project (U.S.) Video recordings All-American Girls Professional Baseball League--Personal narratives Baseball for women--United States Baseball Sports for women World War, 1939-1945 Baseball players--Indiana Baseball players--Illinois Baseball players--Wisconsin Women Language A language of the resource eng Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Moving Image Text Relation A related resource Veterans History Project (U.S.) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2010-07-02 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/484">All-American Girls Professional Baseball League Collection, (RHC-55)</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf video/mp4 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/fc6c9f20667c023b3ea1e78f53764fb2.pdf 4274aabbf6359c6ef6b9b36c2f127bae PDF Text Text \ F I L E; ., R T O WN S H I P C O MP R E H E N S I V E February _ 19, 1988 P L A N �FILER TOWNSHIP COMPREHENSIVE PLAN February 19, 1988 INTRODUCTION This report is intended to be the basic or master, or comprehensive plan for the Township of Fi~er. It is the adopted plan, adopted as authorized under Michigan Public Act 168 of 1959 (being the Township Planning Act, MCL 125.321 et. seq.>. It is also to serve as the plan referred to in Section 3 of P.A. 184 of 1943 (being Township Rural Zoning Act MCL 125.27~>. This plan is the main guiding document and statement of towhship policy for growth and development in Filer Tpwnship. Decisions as to priority, and where future extensions of roads, water mains, parks, etc. should be in conformity with this plan. All future amendments to the Filer Township Zoning Ordinance should be in conformity with this plan. Filer Township chose to contract with the Manistee County Planning Commission to provide professional staff to work with the Township's Planning Commission. The County Planning Department staff wrote this plan under the guidance and direction of the Filer Township Planning Commission. Decisions, recommendations and policies in this plan represent the Township Planning Commission's desires~ In doing work on this plan, certain people provided assistance, information and their time. They are: Steve Harold of the Manistee County H~storical Museum; Duane Marquand and Marjorie Johnson of the Filer Township Planning Commission. The editor typist and proofreading for this document was done by Kurt H. Schindler, County Planning Director and Sue Wagner, Planning Department secretary. Also this report relied heavily on other plans and documents which, by their nature of use, become adopted _by reference in this plan, where applicable. · They are: The Manistee County Land Use and Development Policy. as amended; United States census data for 1980 and earlier years; · Manistee County Third Level Soil Association Report and Tables, March 1982; Manistee County 1982 Economic Adjustment Strategy; and Manistee Lake Management Plan, 1982. ,-- . Members of the Filer Township Planning Commission: Duaine Marquand, Chairman Marjorie Johnson, Secretary Joseph Adamski Ed Allen Alvin Janowiak Ed Radtke Jane Sievert Paul Stelasky Members of the Filer Township Board of Trustees Alvin Janowiak, Supervisor David Rhodea, Clerk Bernard Feliczak, Treasurer Melvin Kruse, Trustee Charles Wisniski, Trustee i i �:•·,.·:·' • -:~,-.<'.:·..~~?-~t":~;•i?:: .;~: ~<. '·'•.'._\'_·..... ,. ' ~ : ~ ·(~·~.:<. .-· .: ·,. TABLE OF CONTENTS GEOGRAPHY • • • • • • • • • . SLOPE OF THE LAND • · • • Quaternary Geology Map • • • • • • • • • • • • Slope and Erosion Restrictions Map. Topographic Map, u.s~ . Geological Survey • • • • HISTORY . . . .. . . . . . . ,• . . •· . . . . . . . . . •. Filer Township Historic Sites • • • • • • Filer Township Area Maps • • . Historic United States Census Data • • • • NATURAL RESOURCES • • • • • • • • . • • • • • • • • SURFACE WATER. • • • • • • • • • . SO I LS • • • • • • • • • • • I If • • • • • • • • • • 12 12 13 • • • 16 .. • .• • 7 8 10 11 • . . • . . . . FORESTRY • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • AGRICULTURE • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • SPECIAL AND UNIQUE ·ENVIRONMENTS AND NATURAL FEATURES Watersheds Map. . . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Flood and Septic Building Restrictions Map. • • • Filer Township Third Level Soils Map. • • • • Forest Production Potential Map • • • • • • • • • Agricultural Lands Map. • • . • • . . • • • . . • Designated Special and Unique Environment and Natural Features Map • • • • • • • • POPULATION • 1 2 4 5 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Filer Township Population by . Age Table • • • • • • Persons by Race and Spanish Origin Table • • • • • 1980 U.S. Census Ancestry Information Table • . • Resident-Seasonally Adjusted Average Population Chart • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . Filer Township Population Projections Graph ~ Filer Township Housing Distribution Map 1980 Census Data Advance Final Counts Table • • • Housing, Households, Seasonal Homes Table Manistee County Detailed Housing Characteristics Table . . . . · . . • . . . . . . . . Estimated Housing Heating Data Table • • • • • • • Detailed Housing Characteristics Table. Estimated Age of Housing Chart .••••. ECONOMY . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Employment and Business Estimates Table • • . Filer Township Commercial / Industry Land Occupation Map • • • • • • • • • • • •• Labor Force Profile (1980) Table • • • • • • • • • 1980 Census Data - Labor Force Table • • • • • . • Mani~tee County Estimated Labor - Force Data Table ii 17 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 29 32 33 34 35 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 40 43 55 56 57 �. . ·"' ... Estimated County of Employed Persons by Worker Tabll • . . . . . . . . . . Estimated Income and Poverty Data Table .. . Class of 57 58 COMMUNITY FACILITIES (INFRASTRUCTURE) ••••••••• UTILITIES • • • • • • • • · • • • • • • • WATER, SEWER AND DRAINAGE • • • • • •·, • SIDEWALKS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • PUBLIC BUILDINGS • • • • • • ••••••••• PARKS, RECREATION FACILITIES AND VACANT PUBLIC LAND • • Electric Utility Service Areas Map • • - • • • • Natural Gas Service Areas Map • • • • • • • • United ·S tates Post Office <Zip Code) Service Areas Map • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ~ • Cable Television Service Areas Map • • • • Green Lake County Drain Map ••••• Filer Township Water System Map ••••• Filer Township Storm Drains Map • • • • • • • Sidewalks Map • • • • • • • • • • • ••••• Public Buildings Map. • . • . . . .... Fi~er Township Parks, Public Vacant Land, and Private Recreation Facilities Map. • •• TRANSPORTATION • • • • • • • BUS TRANSIT • • • • HARBOR RAILROAD • • • • • • • Road Map around Manistee Lake •••• Manistee County Road Commission Road Certification 59 59 60 62 63 63 66 67 68 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 78 78 79 81 • 82 Road Commission Certification Detail Map. Road Surf ace ·Map • • • • • • • • , • • • • • • • • • Road Surface Detail Map • . . • • • • • . . • • • Manistee County Road Commission and Michigan Department of Transportation Average Daily Traffic County Map • • • • • • • • • • • • • Railroad Extension and Switch Yard Map 83 LAND USE ANALYSIS • • • • • • • • • • . • • LAND OWNERSHIP • • • • • LAND FRACTIONALIZATION • • • LAND USE • • • • • • • • • . • • • • COMMUNITY CHARACTER ••••. Filer T6wnship Parcel Ownership Map .•. Filer Township Recorded Subdivisions Map. Land Fractionalfzation Map • • • • • . • .• • . Filer Township Land Use/ Cover Map ••. Filer Township Land Use/Cover Map Key • • . • • • Filer Township Community Character Map of Neighborhoods •. • • • • • • • • • • • 88 88 88 91 95 104 105 106 107 108 Map • • • • • • • • iii • • • • • • • • • .. • • • 84 85 86 87 109 �. .' . . ' .;. ' .,•, ..... BOALS, OBJECTIVES, ACTION PLAN • • • • • • • • • • . • • Existing Service Are~s of Filer Township Map . • • Filer Township Planned Service Areas Map ... Deficiencies in Planned Service Areas Map LAND USE DEVELOPMENT • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Filer Township Land Use Plan Ma~ - 1986 • • • TRANSPORTATION • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • RECREATION • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • INFRASTRUCTURE • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT •. • • • • • • NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. • • • • • • • HISTORIC AND.. CULTURAL, POPULATION, OTHER • • • \ iv --- .. . -------------- - ·- - - ---- 110 112 113 114 115 116 121 123 124 126 127 128 �, GEOGRAPHY Filer Township·s surface geography is a product of glaciation. A .great deal can be · learned about .the natural features of the township through review of the glacial formations in . the county. The . network of hills west . of U.S. 31 South along Lake Michigan are the extreme southern end of the Manistee end moraine. The hills are deposits created by water running off the edge of a stationary glacier. The Manistee Moraine -- generally north of . Manistee .City, has better farm soils. The good soils, combined with the irregular topography and moderate lake effect climate, lends the area to unique farming conditions. However, in Filer Township, these thre~ major factors do not combine in the same area to create conditions to designate an area for fruit growing. The moraine in Filer Township · normally has occasional deposits of gravel and clay. One site in southeast Filer Township has High Two Clay deposits, unusual for this part of Michigan. Kettle hole lakes are found in Filer Township and are formed by a block of glacial ice buried with sediment in a moraine or plain. The ice block then melts leaving a round shaped lake. Generally a kettle hole lake does not seem to be connected to surface water drainage pattern in the county. A kettle hol~ lake is likely to· be found at various altitudes with a small drainage basin and not connected to any rivers. Canfield Lake is a classic example. Others migh_t include King Lake, Gambs Lake and Shingle Mill Lake. Other inland lakes are thought to be post glacial. _T he valley along the township's north boundary is thought to be a iacustrine plain. A ~acustrine plain in the center of Manist~~ County is the Boardman River glacial drainage corridor. The theory is thi_s dra1nage corridor, during glacial times, also included the valley at the north end of Filer Township. A major characteristic of lacustrine plains is the presence of wetlands and poorly drained soils. Lacustrine plain soils are relatively infertile and poor for farming. The· majority of Filer Township is an outwash plain. The outwash plain ·is where water moving away from a glacier deposits sand and silt, creating. flat areas and fluvial fans, etc. In Manistee·s case, the outwash plain has Rubicon and Grayling soils with some wetland. The land is very poor for farming and infertile. The water table is irregular. The area has scattered deposits of better soil such as clay ball. Often these are found today by noticing a healthy hardwood August 21, 1987 -1- �I( tree surrounded by scrub . oak or pine. system in the clay ball. That tree<s> has its root SLOPE OF THE LAND The areas shown on the map following this section have limitations for high · density residential development. The hillsides, being steep, can cause erosion problems during the act of construction and afterwards with paved drives and lawns. Septic tank. absorption fields are difficult to install and require special measures and design. Side hill seepage can occur. Although the above cautions are given in Soil Conservation Service Land Resource Inventory Map~, few of the hi .ll>sides in Manistee County are so severe that development without proper measures is not possible. With a trend toward energy efficient homes -- including underground homes hillside building sites might be considered more desirable. Obviously, though, cautions in erosion control and septic field installation must be required. The SI.ope and Erosion Restrictiqns map shows the general area of moderate to extreme slopes. The slope was estimated by use of contour maps and transferred to the map in this report. Lake Michigan shoreline bluff erosion is also shown on this map. The setbacks for erosion are determined by estimating the rate, or amount of erosion which is likely to occur at a given location along the shoreline. For example, along the south half of Filer Township, high risk erosion setbacks are established at 55 feet. The 55 feet was determined by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources by using historical air photos, surveys, etc. and comparing the shoreline with modern surveys and air photos, etc. The erosion was measured . for a period of 30 years. Thus a 55-foot setback indicates that the shoreline has eroded 55 feet in the past thirty years and is estimated to erode another 55 feet in the next thirty years. Erosion rates and setbacks were not established where loss of bluf~ occurred at an average rate of 1 foot per year or less (30 feet in thirty years>. However, in recent years, with high Lake Michigan water levels, actual erosion has not occurred as predicted. Observed erosion has occurred in areas where not predicted, has not occurred where predicted, and has occurred at rates greater than predicted. The minimum setback (administered via permit by the DNR unless the same or stricter setbacks are incorporated into local zoning) is designed to protect a structure built along Lake Michigan for a period of thirty years. Thirty years is usually the length of a mortgage. For longer protection, a greater setback should be followed. Setbacks to protect structures and ·shoreline ~n Filer August 21, 1987 -2- �.- , . . :· . Townshi'p should be subs~antially greater than DNR required setbacks ,and should apply throughout the township. A contour map of Filer Township follows this section . \ August 21, 1987 -3- �\'-~ QUATERNARY GEOLOGY MAP End Moraines (fine textured til former stillstands of sheet margins) ~ Lacustrine Sand and Gravel ~ (suspected) D Glacial Outwash and Post Glacial Alluvium f 22. Source: .., 23 .-.... ITl DNR Geological Survey Division ~ ~ 0 I: I zCl) I . :i:: ""' ..,.... 'l1 ~ tr. 2' 0 S C) o< .. )4 J3 ' 5 31 4 3 2 . . . . J::t # • .,.. �IF! ' \.) Restrictive Steep Slopes for building purposes (more than 65 12i% slope) 50 0· ® I V'I I Lake Michigan High Risk Erosion Areas Top number is the recommended setback . from the . top of the bluff. Bottom number is the -minimum setback from the top of the bluff. 21 ., 23 ~. • • ... - I ■ Cl> t"'" .,, t 0 l"1 t, l"1 ~ 11 ii 2S f 25 3) I I 0 Cl> ~ 0 :z: ~ l"1 Cl> ;1 M n t-i 0 M :z: Cl> )4 33 z ~ - •.. ----• ' 5 4 3 ,/ -~- 2 31 �TOPOGRAPHIC MAP. U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY 1958 I' 20 Foot Contour Intervals \ J .u I i, -6- �. : . ... ~ ' •, . HISTORY ,. As the land . changed following the glacial activity, the various beaches and water ;courses provided ideal habitats for human occupation. · Because of this, Indian sites, frequently temporary camp sites, may be found · · near any of the ,l akes or creek~ of Filer Township. About a thousand years ago, the land along Magoon Creek at Lake Michigan was used as one of these camp sites. Here Indians utilized the abundant natural food while making projectile points and pottery vessels from the nearby clay. Lumbering activity began in the.· area now known as Filer Township with the settlement of the Stronach family nearby in 1841 •. Althoµgh their second mill was in the adjacent township to the east, they purchased and logged most of the land at the east side of the present Filer Township. The lumbermen who came to Manistee County around 1850 were the first purchasers of the majority of the land in Filer Township. It would appear there were several small pockets of prime pine timber, ·notably al.ong the Lake Michigan shoreline and in Section 33. The balance of the land was purchased because of access1bility to the · Mani.stee mills. The timber was cleared off and the land was then used for agricultural purposes. In 1855, Manistee County was organized and divided into three townships. The land of present day Filer Township was included in Stronach Township . for locaf government purposes. Between 1850 and 1867, _the Township saw a gradual · but slow development. Even at this early dat~, the adjacent large population of Manistee needed food and farm activity was started in the township because of the ready market. One or ·more large dairy f~rms were developed and extensive orchards were planted. Major activity commenced ih 1867 when the Filer family, at the time one of the largest lumbering operators in Manistee County, moved to Section 19, today's Filer City area. They built a large mill, platted a village, and commenced to log all the nearby land. About the same time, two other mills were built on Manistee Lake in Section 12, today's Oak Hill area, those of Stakoe & Nelson and Horace Taber & Sons. With all this activity, the Township was set off from Stronach in 1868, and established its own local government. The readily available jobs at the mill caused a steady influx of people and the population increased from 376 in 1870 to 1,033 in 1880, and 2,101 in 1890. Four years later, as the smaller mills were closing, the population peaked at 2,253. August 21, 1987 �·•,· . ... -_.- -~:i~•,':' ~-~ ·j:f ·:··/.;· . . ··< Industrial :.activity . continued to be centered in Section 19. The Filer and ) Sons mill operated until about 1914. This was replaced in °.1917 :by a pulp mill known as Filer -Fiber. Over the years, this . plant has . been sold and -e><panded, including paper mills, into a large industrial activity. Other industries have included a drop forge and chemical plants_. As already stated~ agriculture was . important ta township residents at · an early . date because_ of the nearby population center at Manistee. By 1904·, there were 80 farms in the township, averaging 52 acres each. These farms each had a few cows, a team . of ,- horses, several pigs, .and ·. , chickEms. For almost all the farms, truck crops were an important source of income. Cabbages, sweet- corn, . cucumbers, . strawberries, apples, and grapes found a ready mar-ket in Manistee. In addition, th~re were several large dairy farms which supplied milk to the nearby populace. Traditionally; commercial activity in Filer Township has been concentrated near industry. Sizable communities grew up around each · sawmill. Initially, all purchasing was done at company stores, but with time other stores were opened in each community • . In recent years, commercial activity has developed along U.S. 31 through the Township. After the turn-of-the-century, the prime pine timber of northern Michigan was gone and the majority of the sawmills in Manistee County ceased operation. This caused a steady decline in the population of Filer Township to a law of 1,344 in 1930. However, by this time the automobile and goad roads had arrived. With this transportation, the many people who lived and worked in Manistee sought a move away from that city. Filer was nearby and large numbers of families took up resi~ence in the Tawrtship. This has caused a steady incr-ease in the population until it reached 2,143 in 1980 - almost back to the , 1900 level of 2,238. Filer Township Historic Sites C \ ./ National Register of Historic Sites/Districts (none) State 01 Michigan Historic Regi~ter and Centennial Farms (none) Manistee County List o~ Histo~ic Sites Unknown shipwreck sites, along Lake Michigan shoreline Unknown lurnbercamp sites Architecture House 2200 Nelson St. House 2406 . Nelson St. House 1302 Twenty Seventh St. Golden Filer House 2600 Filer City Raad 2600 Filer City Road Golden Filer Carriage Hause 2600 Filer City Road Golden Filer Guest House 1825 Maple Road .Joseph Gambs House 4564 U.S. 31 South Herman Bruski House 4311 U.S. 31 South Bruski Four• Buildings August 21, 1987 -a- ~ �-~n:::-: •,s,: r:t'5'Jf:t:i~!W~f~r;,t? ",· . <,, .·.·•·•· .·. · --., ,-, •· · ·.,.'.·\\.'...,>··,.. '.I , :Rakoniewski .Cabi'n 3666 Rakoniewski Road 1951 ·'/ fist, , •- kill fri . Manis.tee Lake and pollution control _ac;t1'vity - heightened . in Manistee Lake Transportation f:='irst'·_- north-south· :_waiking route - Lake Michigan beach Allegan~uskegon ·a nd Traverse Bay State Road .,·· •. ····-:_._(predecessor · . of U.S • . 31> follows today's Nelson :- ..:·Street . and · due south to county line Filer Township Historic •Sites Two former ·. farm homestead sites at Magoon Creek Magoon . Cr.eek archaeological site Sands cottages on Twenty-First Street Old School~ 2600 Nelson . Street Old 1 room Russell School, Cherry -Road I 01 d 1 room Ayers School, Fox Farm ~ U.S. 31 C.extensi vel y remodeled) . Old 1 room Flynn School, South County Line and Maple Road ·Township Hall, 2505 Filer City Road \ August 21, 1987 ·--·- · · --. -· •· .. -9- �.. Area of Filer Township. as part· of Stronach 1855-1868 I r T 21 N \ T O WN S H I P 0 organiz.ed 1855 R 17 W R 13 ~ tO'JmlSSlOA R.14 W R 1S ti R 16 W MANtsTU COUNTY PLANNING ·, Filer Township for 1870 through 1960 U.S. Census ~ e nship .; f , _J_,:J\. T 21 tt To,:,ship R 17 W ... R 14 W R 1S 11 R 16 W R ll ~ MANISTEE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSI~ Filer Township for 1970 and 1980 Census T 21 N Norman O R 17 W n 16 w Township R 14 W R 13 W JMN~ tOUNT't PLANNING C~~ - . .. •·•·· ·-· ..... R 1S ti ---------·--···- ··-- •· ------· ----------- Filer Township. p~st 1980 Census T 21 H Noraan O R 17 W nl6W RlS\:1_ 10 ~ -- - ·-· ···-· . ... •·- -·- . ll14W Township RllW _1 1 . ~ ~----- ........... ·- :_ _ •. ·- • �.-·-.... r - '\ j ~--· \., >. .' .. :::\~·.:_:. ·-•.: :• ·.: I Hlstorlc United Stites Census Data - January 1983 1860 Manistee County Filer To1t11shlp Manistee City 1810 1880 1890 1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 19S0 1960 1970 1980~ Housln1 1910 ,1s s.911b 12.s32 24,233h21.1s6 26,690 20.199 11.409 11.447 11,s24 19,042 20.391 21,01, 12,21s 376 1,033 2.101 2.238 1,969 1.s1s 1,121 1.2s1 1.Jls 1.104 1.,21• 2.14J 116 3.342 6.930 12.112 14.260 12,311 9,694 1,071 1,694 1,642 1,324 7,723• 7,66S J.247 \ Population Chan&• 1970-1980 •12 . !I\ •11.6\ -2.0\ • Fl1urt 2.61 people per household (llvin& unit). Housin& counts includ•_,11 aalntaintd car• tor houses, apartaents, cabins, suaa.r h0111s, 11<>bllt ho■ es. ■ edical tacilitits. Jails. b Manistee County lost territory (Cleon Twp.) to Wuford County. h Manistee County &aintd ttnitory (Cleon Twp . ) lroa Wu(ord County. • ManistH Clty added tenltory. -~ • . , .:: . ·• ,· ... . . :: . �NATURAL RESOURCES SURFACE WATER Filer .Township is divided between si~ ' dr~inage areas-watersheds: .. ·.t1anistee Lake, Little Manistee River, Gurney Creek, .Magoon Cr.e ek, and direct: flow into Lake Michigan south of Manistee City ..to Magoon · Creek and between Magoon · and Gurney Creeks. A Watersheds map at the end of this section shows the estimated divides between watersheds in the township. Watersheds are the areas around a creek, river or lake which drain• into ' .that creek, river or lake. Thus any water which does not evaporate or soak into the ground flows downhill to a particular body of water. In Michigan's glacial geography, groundwater ~eves in roughly the same direction. Thus one can make an educated guess as to the direction sedimentation, septic nutrients and industrial pollutions wil~ migrate. This type of consideration · · is important .in locating new subdivisions, municipal water wells or major disposal sites. A complete list o.f surface water lakes and streams in listed here: Lakes: . . Canfield Lake (Section 24) Butcher Lake . (Section 24) Gambs Lake (Section 13) Lake Winnogene (Section 13) Unnamed (Section 36) Unnamed (Section 36) King Lake (Section 32) Shingle Mill Lake (Section 32) Unnamed (Section 32) Kujawski Lake (SectionL31) Manistee Lake (part, east township boundary) Lake Michigan (east shoreline) Rivers, Streams: Magoon Creek (mouth in Section 28> a designated trout stream Unnamed (mouth in Section 33~ a desi~nated trout stream Wetlands in Filer Township include the headwaters of Magoon Creek, areas associated with lakes, and kettle hole bogs in the southeast/central part of the township. There are two major wetland areas in the township. The most significant, and fragile, are wetlands associated with Magoon Creek a~d its headwaters and the marsh area at the south end of Manistee Lake, associated with the delta of the Little Manistee River. The Land Use/Cover Map in this plan illustrates the location of wetlands. August 21, 1987 -12- �~\'!.~::ft:.~ t:.":, ·: .; ..1 .., :·J·•:, • I ~ • . ,.·. . . __..:-.-~long : wit;h ._ the -discussion : of surface water, coastal areas ·· along ::Lake Michigan are classified as · flood prone ·. or flood hazard areas • . · The classification "e><fsts -for townships which / have passed ~esoluti'ons ..to participate '· in ' · the National -Flood Insurance Program ·created_. by the U.S • .. Congress, as Filer Township ··has done. Flood , and septic .restrictions map is found at the end of this section. This same .map . -. illustrate~ locations where it is not likely homeowner sewage disposal systems --- septic · tank with a drain field or dry well ··-~ wouid be permitted. These -_ areas were drawn with the _assistance · of Mr • .James Lerg ·, ,·, . Sariitarian, Manistee-Mason District Health Department. Using · :'files : in his office showing each parcel of land where a · septic_· tank ·'permit had been denied was shown on township (8 1/2 by 11 and · 8 · 112 : by 14) contour maps. Areas shown as wetlands by the u.-s. -Get>logical Survey, and areas where the health code required 1oo ·foot ·setback from water or wetlands was also marked on the maps as areas where septic systems would not be .allowed. Mr~ .· Lerg al so shaded other areas where he suspected an application for a septic tank would be denied due to the area's failure to perk when tested. Such areas may be acce~table for low density . development where there is room for special designs or larger drain fields (10 acres per living unit>. The information from Mr. Lerg's maps was transferred to the Flood and Septic - Building Restrictions Map at the end of this section. SOILS ) Soils information used for this plan (map at the end of this section> is based on the _ Manistee County Third Level Soil Association Report and Tables of March 1982. The soils information is a major source of data .on fhe township's land resources. Soil data is a major factor · in determining prime forestlands and timber productivity rates, in identifying nati anal 1 y unique agricultural areas a _n d 1 oc:al l y essential farmlands, and soil characteristics play a role in determining septic tank feasibility, industrial disposal limitations, and so on. I The Third Level Soil Associatio~ report is not a modern progressive soil survey. Such detailed information has not been done for Manistee County. A third level soil association report is a compilation of soil conservation service soil maps of individual farms. The farms were mapped when they became participants in the SCS/Soil Conservation District programs. Suc:h mapping has been done from the 1930s to present. After compiling individual farm soil maps, a soil scientist uses air photo and. a windshield survey to interpolate soil information in the un~apped areas of the county. The soils information is "third level" in that it uses old soil survey information, involves interpolation, and involves combining similar soils into broad categories (associations>. Such a report is useful for broad planning purposes and for ~aking zoning ordinance policy August 21, 1987 �:· ,; ' ·. ~:,/·;i:. -~.,~': •-:~~~t{{{:_': . ·. ·;· : decisions. · ·However., .-site inspection is . necessary. for planning specifics, such · as . for- -'.buildings, roads, farm :operation, taxation .a nd -so on. On the - map, soils were ' divided mto soi.l associations and . labeled by a letter-number · code. Discussion. here ·, · for summary -purposes, will include '. the . generalized categories shown on the attached map .with parentheses enclosing soil · association codes. Sandy soi 1 s - · Deer Park and . Eastport' CA-21 k.> , and Rubi cons . CB-1) are ,mainl~ . found in the north and west part of the township. These soils are most common in Filer - Township and can be found - throughout the southern half of Manistee County~ The soils are characterized as infertile and not well suited for agr.fcultural purposes. The sandy texture contributes to the draughty, well drained nature of the area. Water sel·dom \forms in puddles, but . soaks into the soil rapidly. Irrigation efforts must be extensive. The soils tend to be stable in that they do not heave or shift upon freezing. This characteristic allows for excellent building sites, road beds, etc. which may not require as large a foundation or base as would be required in other soil types. The rapid permeab~lity of the soil also·allows pollution -- mainly septic nutrients-· to move relatively rapidly through the soil • . While a septic tank will "work" in that it dcies not back up, concern comes with the rapid .movement of effluents and poor filtration ability of the soil. This can be countered by requiring larger drainfields, and discouraging use of drywells. Loamy sand soils Kalkaska-like soils with · a weaker profile development similar ~o Rubicon CC-7) are mainly found in the southeast portion of Filer. Township. The soils are characterized as more fertile than the sandy soils, but still not considered excellent agricultural production soil. Poor soil management practices have degraded much -of this· category of soils. Most of the soil <C-7> is consid~red by soil scientists to be a depleted soil which was originally a soil with a stronger profile, Kalkaska (C-8). Again, the soil is droughty 9 with a rapid water intake. Drainage is generally not needed with the rapid percolation. Crop or timber productivity will be higher than sandy soil~ 9 but will vary within the general group. Some of FilerI Township row crop farms are located on land with soils ' which fall into this category, though there is much better farm soils found in Filer Township. The soils tend to be stable, in that they do not heave or shift with freezing or when becoming wet or dry. As above 9 this lends itself toward better building sites. With rapid permeability of the soil, the same concerns exist relative to septic tank and pollution discharge as express~d for sandy soils. Both sandy soils and loamy-sand soils are subject to wind erosion, blowouts and sidehill seepage. Clay-loam and Clay soils -- Nester and Kent <C-1>, Nester . and Manistee. series in complex with loamy soils <C-5) -- are located in two spots, mainly associated with the Manistee moraine in the extreme northwest corner of the township (Cherry .and Merkey Roads) and in a spot in the southeast part of the township L August 21, 1987 -14- · ';.i �·, . .~·t,;.· .. ::~,.='.:;::r: ,=-: . ;..·•., : ·:· •:_.:·.:.• .-:~ • .. . . ( <Linke , Road). This soil . grouping represents the . best agriculiural and . timber productiv~ty soils i~ Manistee County. • These areas of the county are rated nationally · prime timberlands potential .and, if flat and not urbanized, considered locally essential farmlands. potential. The : -soils are moderately well drained, so . puddles can form .on the surface, water- gullies can form, and the soil · ~s ·.. generally_ tiea°'(ier., _a nd more compact. · Ir:-rigation efforts :can :· be ·more fruitf_ul · than _on · sandy or loamysand soils. The clay ··:· soil has · a . slow.-::>permeability, · and is subject to eros~on ··re!:;Ul ting from . -rapid water runoff . These soils are not as :·-.· stable . and will heave/-shff.t,'·, ·upon ·freezing ·-and thawing and ' will shr:,ink/swell upon becom~ng ,•.wet and drying •. More attention and - experise is necessary for -~'c:ji.Jndation .work ~nd road ·bed . construction ·: . is likely in these · areas. · Often the slow permeability of the ·soil does not allow for use · of septic tanks with dry wells a~ drain fieids. Historically, many of the clay soil areas of the county have been denied septic tank permits by the Manistee-Maso~ Dist~i~t Health Department. Sandy-loam -soils -- Emmet and Menominee series in complex with sandy soils ·cc-3> - are found in spots in the south and east portion .. of the township, usually associated with the edges of the Manistee Moraine. Loamy soils are also considered as better for timber and agricultural production potential. The ' · areas these soils are found in are also classified as nationally prime timberland potential and locally essential agricultural land potential. The areas these soils are found in are also classified as nationa~ly prime · timberland potential and locally essential agricultural land potential. The soil is well to moderately well drained, and like clay and clay-loam soils, may require some tile d~ainage. Irrigation efforts are more fruitful than on sandy-loam soils, but water seepage will be more rapid than clay and clay-loam soils. The soil is not as heavy as the loam-clay and clay, but also does not have properties as light as sandy soils. Its ability to support foundations without·movement is near a . compromise between a sandy soi 1. and clay soi 1. Loamy soils, however, will tend to slip sideways · (down a hill) though not as. dramatically as clay soils. Septic tank operation is not. uniform ., throughout this groupi.ng of soils. The tendency, however, is for the so'il not to perc, or to be less than efficient in allowing uater movement, making septic tank operation and maintenance more difficult. Wetland complex soils -- all mucks, organics, sands, clays and loams in wetland conditions <D-2, D-4, E-4, E-7, F-4, G-2)-are found to be mainly located in the south and east part of the township, associ a _ted with 1 akes, potholes and streams. Obviously, all such areas require artificial drainage for d~velopment. For the large part, these soils have not been rated for agricultural use (except Croswell series (Ds> which tends to fall between loamy soils and _loamy sand soils in productivity potential). This group of soils has also not been rated for timber potential. Fill,' and possibly removal of organics and mucks first, is necessary for . foundation or firm building site, August 21, 1987 -15- �.. , ) ... .•·. ·' if permitted or possible at al 1. These areas of the township do not perc, and ·septic · tank · disposal systems are ·not a viable alternative. The last generalized group involves small areas. Discussion is not necessary for the following soil groups: sand, sand dune and dune 1 ands · -<H-3) mainly along •Lake Michigan · beach; and alluvial land and flood plain sediments <H-6>. FORESTRY (, Using information from the soi~s ·report and data put together by the Prime Forestlands Identification Project in nor,thwest Michigan, the Forest_ Production ·Potential map following this section illustrates · the · areas in . Filer Township which ·a re classified as nationally prime timberlands, timberlands of regional importance .and areas not classified. For purposes of this plan, Filer Township does not have any timberlands of local importance. Forestry for Filer Township is an important industry, with Packaging Corporation of America, a corrugated medium paper and pulp mill and various logger~ and handlers. Despite · the relatively large number in Manistee County already receiving income from an aspect of the timber industry, literature indicates expansion of the timber industry is one of the best routes for Michigan economic development. The Northwest Michigan Prime Forestlands Identification Project reiterates this conclusion. Prime forest l ands are those lands which are capable of producing sustained high yields of ·wood products. Capability is determined by the physical and chemical characteristics of the soil. Four classes, or levels, of prime forestlands are recognized as defined by the U.S. Departme~t of Agriculture: 1. "Prime timberlands" Lands which are capabl• of producing 85 cubic feet (about one standard cord) per · acre p~r year in fully stocked natural · stands. These lands are nationally significant, found in the northwest corner of the township, and spotted throughout the east and south parts of the township. 2., "Unique timberlands" ~ Lands which are not capable of producing 85 cubic feet per acre per year but are growing substantial quantities of specific high value species or species capable of producing specialized wood projects. Some example~ of unique timberlands in other states are those which support black walnut plantations, pecan, and Atlantic white cedar. There are no unique timberlands desigriated in Filer Township. 3. "Timberlands of statewide or regional importance"Lands in addition to prime and unique timberlands, that are of statewide or regional importance for the growing of wood. Criteria for delineating these lands are to be determined by a state forestry committee. The Prime Forestlands Identification · Project Technical Committee has developed a regional guideline to use as a substitute until these criteria are determined. These lands consist of soils designated as important forestland by the August 21. , 1987 -16- �.L, ,?~ 1' , 1 ~·:1, ....... :•:• .~•·.. :~ . '-· ,'. ;.:..,.,...,,_.. ,~..,.,·.~::-:~•.;p;'/:";'(-lt:':: ~- Y,: :i·~:-t:!..: :"··~;, ~~~··.',:' :'..:. .' :. . .• ~ :: ,• - ( - local resource groups . :and . which produce medium-high to high volumes of wood products~ Most. of ·Filer Township's land area falls in thi• ~ategory. 4. "Ti~berlands · of local importance" - Lands which are not identified as· : having national .. or regional significance but are important ·to our local communities. These lands were also identi-fied ' by the local resource groups. None, or no noteworthy areas, were designated in Filer ··Township. AGRICULTURE The agricultural lands map, following this section, draws it~ conclusions from two ·sources.· First, the nationally unique fruit sites are delineated in the Red Tart Cherry Si'te Irwentory for . Benzie and M.anistee Countfes, Mi'chigan. Second, locally essential farmland are those areas in which clay, loamy-clay, and loamy soils are found. The map is not intended ·to indicate where farming takes place; it is attempting to present a general idea . what areas of the . township are best · suited for a particular type of agricultural activity. Manistee County does not have any prime farmland. Soils and climate simply do not provide the combination of factors which create the conditions for top of the line farm areas. Filer Township does not have Nationally Unique Farmland. Geoclimatic conditions for favorable fruit growing sites do not exist in the township. For purposes of this plan, the following definition is used for locally exceptional farmlands: "Lo1=ally exceptional farmlands" Areas which are not nationally prime farmland or unique farmland, but which have Nester, Kent, clayey soils; Emmet, McBride• Menominee, Newaygo or Ubly loamy soils; above clayey or loamy soils in complex with Blue Lake, East Lake, Kalkaska, Karlin, Leelanau, Mancelona or Montcalm sandy soils,· or in complex with Emmet, Menominee and Newaygo loamy soils as shown and coded in the Manistee County Third Level Soil Association Report as C-1, C-2, C-3 and C-5. Further, such . areas are relat)vely flat, few rocks, free from urban d~velopment, not e><cessively eroded, not saturated with water, available irrigation water, all in such a manner to accommodate common farmiMg pr•ctices in Manistee County. SPECIAL AND UNIQUE ENVIRONMENTS AND NATURAL FEATURES Special and unique environments were identified on a countywide basis by conducting a survey of known natural, unique and significant features and areas that might warrant special attention in the county. Much of that survey material is not reiterated h~re, nor a matter of public record. Sites, such as those for endangered species, or archaeological sites are intentionally omitted from specific listing in order to protect the areas from the curious, vandals, and so on. August 21, 1987 -17- . �··.·:.· .. "• : The survey .- included features listed below: a. Archaeological Sites. b. Historical · Sites •.. c. Hi~torical Structures. d. Scenic Overlooks. e. Scenic Roads. f. Scenic Areas. g • .Rare Geological Features. h. Glacial or Geological Formations. i. Areas of Endangered, Threatened or Rare Species • . j. Unique Forestlands. · k. Unique Nonforested Lands. 1. Unique Water Features. m. Unique Wetlands. \ n. Other Unique Areas. After· conducting an ·inventory of the above, the location<s> of each were plotted on a map. The locations of the plots provided evidence that most locations -t ended to congregate along some land feature. Thus, areas in Filer Township, each with attributes listed above, can be defined with a boundary. Obviously, _ all items inventoried are not included within areas of special and unique environments. It is not the intent to list each feature. Rather, the intent is to designate special and unique environments. This is taken to imply "areas" where several attributes are found, rather than "points" representing a feature. A . map at the end of this section shows location of . special and unique environments in Filer Township. August 21, 1987 -18- �f"\ t l. , .-..........- ;1 , ... j WATERSHEDS MAP ' ., » Lake Michigan Shoreline _579 Manistee River to Magoon Creek f 582 Magoon Creek to Gurney Creek I Manistee Lake 341 Manistee Lake Rivers 340 Little Manistee River 580 Magoon Creek 581 Gurney Creek !. 1 tI ·,i, Oak 0>Gum1>, Lale, f ~-'- ' i ~~ .... ~,,. , ,,, \Butchtr,, ~---;Lo.Jr, .i[)c.;,vtt1J ru ~ ◄ I ~- 1.0 I •• .. •• • •• "- . • •••..... +•• : •••• . en ::II 9 .. . .L . ~''t- ' •. , lab • I• ; I ......&...-_,-a,..._, - . . .',J\ .. H "ti . ~ a ' - en I ,, , I *" •• ..... CSJlii , • ,,. : • • ~ ' /// • •. gJ I • ·. ~ I @) I • I I I : Ayr~ Sch-.,~ f(@ ,. ..• ,~.• '--~,·-~.. ' "•; • (/ I I g co :;-~ • en ......... .. ~ •I • ·' I Ill • I ® -,.•• .. DKl,t~ '-vlalc,~ • • I • I 9'i'lfgl~Mil'1 lif' • !a'J, • lli\t;u k 2 - l ~ .:.Le,_ _-•!;!' :, 7i ....... - ~ .au,,-r_ .• - ' . -' • , . . . 7 •C::t·.. .i ~ . # ·. . ..• . . �-=-'1 .·...... _,/ ~ Areas that qualify for National Flood Insurance Program (100-year flood pl_a in) Areas where septic tank/drain field permit denial is likely. (Permit denial is also liyl · in flood plain areas along creeks and Manistee Lake shoreline.) _ tl 0 g 22. i 23 en M ~ 1-i H n ~ I N t:,:I Q H 0 I (I) i a 11 f; z(j) H ~- I 25 I .•~. i ~ en ~ H n 1-i H 0 z en , z -~ -~ ' 4 ~ I ~ 5 , 31 3 2 • . I �FILER TOWNSHIP THIRD LEVEL SOILS MAP 1982 Sand Clay A2-lk; Deer Park and Eastport with Lake Michigan effect. Bl; Rubicon Cl; Nester and Kent Sandy Loam ~ e t Menominee ·(loam) C3; A Complex'lSlue Lake, East Lake, Kalkaska, . Karlin, Leelanau, Mancelona (sand) Clay-Loam [Nester and Manistee (clay) CS; A Complex: lF.mmet, Menominee, Newago (loam) Loamy Sand , C7; A soil like Kalkaska, but depleted to_a . ; soil similar to Rubicon (Bl) Sand and/or Loam ::Borderllne Wetland ·· D2; Croswell (sand) • Jcroswell on hill areas (sand) D4; A complex: Liosco, Kawkawlin, Richer on low areas (loam) •; I ,. -21- ·, F4· Rosc011DDon (sand) domtnant with ' frawas Lupton (organic swamp) a complex:lBergl ;nd,Brevort,Ensley (clay-loam) G2; Loxl~y (organic, acid bog) Miscellaneous H3· Sand and stony lake beaches and bluffs H6i Variably textured flood plain sediments \ ".\4 t· ~ :~. Bl Wetland soils E4; AuGres and Finch (sand) ( ) . j.uGres sand E7;. In association or a complex~scommon (sand ~ "" "" �~, :::----,. \. j! '-· FOREST PRODUCTION POTENTIAL MAP Nationally Prime Timberlands ~Timberland·s of Regional ·· ~ Importance . i 'l 'I I ! tffllm Timberlands of Local -,Note; or Not Rated ! "'1 23 0 ~ en H ; "d I N N n H I H i 3 ' 5 4 ~ 25 . "d 0 i 3 H tH ~ 2 l �,r-·\ \. .,_.,...... '' I ) ; :!.--' --· AGRICULTURAL LANDS . ! I j I (none) Nationally Prime Farmland ·1 ~- .... .,' I I ii I ~-· I \ :'!.•. .;, ., ~~ '" ·-~ K (.none) Nationally Unique Farmland Locaily Exceptional lands ,, D o t Rated 22. II I N CA I I Jri· 1 23 -1 I t1 I ii 3 I ~ - I - ~ ~ -~-I I I • § ~ en 31 • ' 4 3 t ~ -~ 5 I ~ ~ z 33 24 2 l �•. -'~\ , ~ ,. ~ ) !---..--..., ) ., ~ DESIGNA1~1J SPECIAL AND UNIQUE ENVIRONMENT . AND NATURAL FEATURES . fZI t@ Lake Mi~higan Shore Spec!al and Unique Environments · - Coastal Zone Management High Risk Erosion areas Sand dune and bluffs - Scenic overlooks (Sundling Park, Russell - Magoon Creek Natural Arej - Archaeological Sites - Historic and Prehistoric Explorer Travel Routes - Beaches 23 22. '. Special Pl4nt Natural Feature within. immediate area shown Z7 >4 33 i ~ 25 ~ ~ 3l i 1j --- ' 5 4 3 2 l �POPULATION Filer Township's 1980 U.S. Census counted population is 2,143 people. This population count represents an 11.6 p ercent increase in populati·on over the 1,921 population figure given in the 1970 census. The growth of Filer Township in the ten years of ,1970 to 1980 is a continuation of a long-term trend of growth which started in the 1930s. \ . Historically, Filer Township started with a population of 376 people in 1870. The twenty years from 1870 to 1890 saw a fantastic growth in the township, 558.7 percent, before leveling off into a 10.6 percent growth during th~ 1890 decade. Presumably, during this period the older neighborhoods in the township -- Oak Hill and Filer City -- were settled in connection with the lumber industry boom. After 1900, the population of the township fell almost equally as fast to a 1930 level of 1,127. After 1930 started a slower, but more consistent, pattern of growth through to the present. In the period of 1960-1980, the rate of growth has been stable at about 11 percent for each decade. Among the people living _ in Filer Township in 1980, the largest number of indivi~uals who lived elsewhere in 1975 and moved into the township came from another house which was located in M•nistee County. This would include people who were recently married, or moved out of their parents' home, as well as established families relocating in Filer Township. This category of in~migration represents about 256 individuals. Less than half that number of people moved into Filer Township -from another county in Michigan: 119 people. About 98 people moved into Filer from . other parts of the United Statei, but not Michigan. About 238 people in Filer Township in 19~0 were born in a different state. About 12 Filer residents were born as citizens of a foreign country. The largest minority group in Filer Township like Manistee County -- is the native American Indian. The 1980 U.S. Census reported 17 individuals with Indian racial background living in the township -- about 8 tenths of one percent. The census reported that there was no one with Black, Asian, or Pacific Islander racial background. Two individuals are reported to be members of "other" racial background. People with a Polish ancestry are the most prevalent ethnic group in the township. Percentage-wise, Filer Township has a higher number of people with Polish ancestry than does Manistee County. Likewise, Manistee County has a higher percentage of people with Polish ancestry than does ' Michigan. This reflects the immigration into the Manistee area i~ the late 1800s when the I August 21, 1987 '- -25- �Polish immigrant was the common laborer in sawmills which developed around Manistee Lake. Also, the same areas of the township which were densely settled in the late 1800s -- Oak Hill and Filer City -- are adjacent and along the Manistee Lake shore corridor with the "Maxwell Town" area of Manistee City. Maxwell Town developed as a Polish neighborhood in the city and is today still recognized in the Manistee County list of historic sites as an e~hnic community which is homogenous in its culture, character of buildings, ethnic, religion, and so on. In far second place, people of German ancestry populate Filer Township. The Ancestry Table at the end of this section provides ethnic data for other ancestries in the township. Because of Filer Township's location in northern Michigan and because of its Lake Michigan shoreline, there are are~s which attract the vacationer or second homeowner. Using a process of estimation (shown on the table entitled "Resident-Seasonally Adjusted Average Population">, Filer Township has a total seasonal population of 203 additional persons, or a total summer population of 2,342. It is presumed that _Filer's seasonal population was larger at one time. When development first took place along ~he Lake Michigan shore (Red Apple Beach Shores and the Lakeland Subdivisions) in the 1960s and 1970s, the type of home built was dominantly the summer cottage. As time went on and summer cottage owners reached retirement age, the cottage was converted i _nto year-round use, or simply became the year-round home. With the advent of the Michigan State Construction Code all housing -- regardless if ~tis intended to be used year-round or summers only -- must be built to certain insulation and energy conservation standards. Thus, nearly all homes built after the late 1970s are constructed for year-round use. This has contributed to an even easier and faster transition of resort neighborhoods into year-round communities. Subdivisi·ons along the Lake Michigan shoreline in Filer are no longer "resort" in character. There is potential for further subdivision development along the Lake Michigan shore north of Red Apple Road, as existing zoning and soil types are accommodating. (As one moves farther north, soils become heavy clay tha~ does not perc, and do~s not allow for working septic systems.) Existing zoning south of the Red Apple Subdivision does not provide for - small lot development and a resort community is not likely there. Even with the potential for additional resort development, the number of seasonally used homes will be limited as the lakefront land is recognized as prime home sites by people relocating in the county -- tending for a higher proportion of homes in such areas to be in year-round use. In addition to the seasonal population, the existence of three motels :in the township also contributes to a transient or tourist population. At its highest, about 120 people would be expected to be in the township at any given time. This can bring the township's total population up to 2,462. Seasonally August 21, 1987 -26- �adjusted, the total seasonal, tourist and transient population is estimated to have a per-day average of 2,280. *********** The Population Projections Growth Graph, at the end of this section illustrates the range of simple straight-line population projections for Filer Township through th~ year 2000. The U.S. Census has been estimating a general decline in the population of Manistee County since 1980. The decline is due to the loss of jobs in the county because of the hard economic times in the first three years of the 1980s. The Traverse City Data Center, "Inc. of Traverse City (a 10-county northwest Michigan regional statistical analysis company) has estimated that the population in Filer Township has dropped 5.7 percent to a 1984 number of 2,021 persons. For purposes of discussion here, and for projecting future population, the 1984 estimates are assumed to be accurate. The Michigan Department of Management and Budget, Michigan Information Center, has projected future populations for Manistee County as in~reasing by about 1,000 persons per decade. (From that 1,000 person increase one would subtract the early 1980s' loss of population.> Accurate statistical projection at the township level is not practical and is not done by state or regional agencies. Thus, a simple straight-line graph projection is used here. The projections reache~ using the graph method can be considered to be wi thin the reasonable e><pectations for Filer Township. Filer Township is inseverably connected to the general Manistee County economy and growth patterns. It is assumed events occurring anywhere in the county which impact the area's growth will have a correspondingly proportional impact on Filer Township ' s growth. Filer Township is currently ju's t under 10 percent of the total county population. This has been true for the . past several decades and there is_ no appare~t reason to expect that relationship to change in the future. When using the straight-line projection (center line) that method FOi nci des · with the e>epec:ted "just under 10 percent" of total county population. The assumption, or argument here, is that this proportional relationship endorses the reliability of the population projection graph. It is also assumed, in making these projections, that the following events will not occur: nuclear war; extensive conventional warfare invol~ing the U.S.; socia1 unrest leading to the breakdown of civil government in Michigan or the U.S.; severe manipulation or t6llapse of world commodity markets or the domestic economy; and severe natural disasters such as fire, tornado, flooding, and so on. The assumption also made is a period of steady, slow economic: growth in northwest Michigan involving Manistee County. There is considerable argument that the Manistee area is about to enter an era of home and business grpwth similar to what August 21, 1987 -27- �Traverse City had experienced. The argument is based on the idea that land and · building prices are still low in the Manistee County area but are highe~ both south and north of Manistee County along the Lake Michigan shoreline. The low prices will attract an additional influx of people as natural economic forces tend to even the prices out along the shoreline corridor. The opposite argument is that Ma_n istee will experience canti nued economic setbacks as the ar_e a·· s 1 arger "smokestack" industries continue to have the troubles they have had in the first half of the 1980s and as the county continues its shift from a _ heavy industry base toward high technology retail and service businesses. Both these scenarios can influence any projections, and both may occur at the same time, resulting in a canceling effect. \ The projections indicate virtually no net change in population for Filer Township from 1980 to 1990. Thus it can be assumed no additional road development, or additional land zoned for residential or commercial uses will be needed in the township beyond _what is currently used for those purposes. Using the high end of the.range shown in the graph, as many as an additional 100 people might_be expected, calling for the need and potential development of an additional 20 acres of residential home sites. (100 people are equal to about 34 families/households, each occupying abo·u t 25,000 square feet of land which equals just under 20 acres.) To infills areas for residential development-instead of continued strip development along existing county roads anywhere from · 1/~ to 1 1/2 · miles of new road construction will be required. This is to indicate an absolute minimum of undeveloped land zoned for residential development, because some may buy more than 25,000 square feet, and one must have more land to accommodate competitive speculation of land development. No additional commercial or tndustrial areas should be needed to accommodate additional Filer Township population. Infill means to have housing constructed in open lands, vacant lots, between areas of existing housing, such as parcels found behind homes fronting on Cherry, Merkey, Ramona and Red Apple Roads. 1 August 21, 1987 -28- �The following Township by age: table presents the population of Filer Filer Township Population by Age Table POI;!Ulation 305 persons Years o-f Age birth to 10 years 420 persons 11 to 21 years 311 259 252 308 255 --·I persons persons persons persons persons 22 to 32 years 33 to 42 years 43 to 52 years 53 to 62 years 63 years & older Period of Life Preschool and elementary school and Secondary college/work school Work force Work force Work force Work force \ Retirement The data, above, does not_ tend to support a widely held assumption that large numbers of young people leave the community because of lack of opportunity in the Manistee area. While local residents may be leaving the area to seek employment, apparently a near equa~ number of people in the same age group are also moving into Filer Township, thus keeping the population relatively stable. Residents of Filer Township are relatively well educated. According to the 1980 U.S. Census, of those people who are . 18 years old, or older: 524 complet~d elementary school and up to 3 years of high school 689 completed high school 179 completed 1 to 3 years of college 77 completed 4 years of college 45 completed 5 or more years of . college As discussed earlier, people move to Filer· Township from other areas of Manistee County, supporting the contention the township is a desirable place to live. A segment of Filer Township's growth is also from people moving into the -area from other parts of Michigan and the United States. Nationally, there has been, a · trend in the last 1:,i years for people to move out of major metropolitan areas seeking homes in rural and small town are~s. Demographic analysis by the Uni.ted States Bureau of the Census and data from the Michigan Employment Security Commission, as well as the Manistee County Land Use Plan of 1984, present similar generalizations about the type of person and the reason people move into Manistee County, including Filer Township. People move · to · Filer for three reasons, in addition to relocation from other parts of Manistee County: persons moving here for employment opportunities, retirement, or seeking to get away from the large city. While those are thought to be the main reasons, they are certainly not the entire picture. Other reasons include moves as a result of marriage, . marital dissolution, seeking larger housing or less expensive housing, leaving school or the armed forces and desire for a change of August 21 , 1987 -29- �( climate. However, most these reasons are secondary. Major purposes for relocation. are for employment, retirement or escaping the city. Detailed discussion on employment and economy is discussed in a separate working paper, but . suffice it to say here that Manistee County shares in the national trend toward increased numbers of jobs available in retail, services, finance, real estate, insurance, transportation, utilities, communications and health fields. From 1970 to 1980 Manistee employers have provided about 17 percent more jobs overall, though some of this gain has been lost in the first three years of the 1980s. Lack of new job availability in the manufacturing and in~ustrial center has been the factor which has held the rate of growth in the county in check. In contrast, new industry\ opening in the Traverse City area has been accompanied by a much faster population growth rate in those areas, illustrating the impact of job availability to po~ulation growth. A portion of the population growth in Filer Township can be attributed to job availability, though that number of immigrants could increase considerably as the economy becomes stronger. Filer Township also sees a proportion of its residents moving into · the area for reasons of retirement. This is particularly true along the residential areas on Lake Michigan and to a lesser extent in other parts of the township. To the degree that retirees bring additional population to the area, those people contribute to the area·s tax base, economy and require ~overnment services • . Retirees buy cars, maintain houses, go shopping, and so on -- all of which contributes to the volume of business in service and retail businesses, which in turn leads to additional employment opportunities. The . final reason for moving to northern Michigan is the desire to escape from -the city. This ; migration also brings people who shop and thus contribute to the economy. They seek jobs, or less successfully depend on unemployment or social services. An important distinction to make in discussing this type of individual is that the desire is to get away from the city; not a desire for rural or country living. Thus, the expectation is for an urba~ level of services even ihough they are in a more rural area. Of concern in the south part of Filer Township is the potential for such individuals to .locate next to a farm operation or forest management area. In such an instance, it is not uncommon to hear complaints about the smell and dust from a farm, noise from machinery in operation on a farm or in timber harvesting, an~ so on. The farmer also may complain about his new neighbor's dogs, lights, and the neighbor's complaining. Also, such new · residents are not accustomed to having a septic system, its proper care, or the fact that a permit is needed; they want a . policeman, ·ambulance, fire truck.. at their door within five minutes of the call for help. There are also people who desi~e . to live in rural areas. Then, when individuais get older, or after a few years living August 21, 1987 -30- �there, they start to complain about the lack of urban services in their rural area. To avoid such conflicts in land use and to make it more practical and financially feasible to provide urban levels of government services, new residential development should be concentrated in only certain areas of Filer Township. Condensed development allows for more efficient _provision of government · services, allows for less infrastructure construction and maintenance to service a greater number of homes and businesses, and avoids traffic problems associated with lineal strip development along main arteries. Placement and location of new housing is of particular concern in Filer Township. Although the population increased 11.6 percent from 1970 to 1980, the number of houses in the township increased 26.2 percent in the same time period. This reflects the national trend toward - smaller families, and reflects home construction for use as a seasonal home, or second . home which may become a permanent residence in the future. Several tables on housing data at the end of this section provide various items of housing data on Filer Township. Data from those tables indicate some points . of note: The township has only 9 percent of its housing (68 housing units) used seasonally, a significantly lower number than normal for Manistee County as a whole. Most housing units were built between 1940 and 1969 in the township, with a proportionately higher number of housing units (comp~red to the county as a whole) built in the 1950s, 1960s and a somewhat higher proportion from 1975-1980. Filer has a higher proportion of homes with more than three bedrooms, indicating the community has a larger number of large homes in contra~t with the rest of the county. With the availability of the Filer Water Department, . a higher percentage of homes than is normally found in a Manistee County township have · public water supply. About 44 percent of the houses in Filer are serviced by -Filer Township Water D~partment. None of the houses in Filer Township are connected to a public sewag~ system. A septic tank with a drainfield or dry well is the norm. Most homes have steam, hot water or central warm air furnaces as the principal source of heat. Most homes in the township heat with natural gas-which is not normally found in Manistee townships because gas utility service is not available as it is in the northern parts of Filer Township. Oil is the second most common heating fuel used with other heating fuels trailing far behind. Market value of housing in Filer Township is higher than it is in the county as a whole -- about 10 percent higher. August 21, 1987 -31- �"1J1 I \ I, ' iY ~. ',~ ,-' . Persons By Race and Spanish Origin - 1980 U.S. Census Advance Final Count Data (April 1981) Municinality Manistee County Filer Township Manistee City* I (,I N I Tota-1 Population Persons Race Am. Indian, 1980 Eskimo .& Aleut White 22,615 i,124 7,447 23,019 2,143 7,665 98.2\ 99.1\ 98.4\ Black 0.9\ 0.8\ 0.6\ 202 17 46 47 0.2\ --17 0.2\ -- liltit;., cr#NI~ Asian and Pacific Islander 51 24 Other Spanish Origin 0.2\ 104 0.5\ 316 0.1\ 8 0.3\ 2 32 0.4\ 96 1.4\ 0.4\ 1.3\ *In early 1980 U. S. Census counts, Stronach Township's population was reported as 826 and Manistee City as 7,566. This was in error, as 99 people in group quarters (Heights Care Center) were credited to Stronach. The error was corrected so census data gives the total population as shown in the table above. However, statistics which further break down the population have not been corrected. The census wili not be correcting those figures. Estimate of Ancestry and Foreign 1.anguage Speaking at Home - 1980 U.S. Census STF 3A and PHC 80-3, Table 3 rsons-~ to 11 Years Old Who Speak A Language Other Than English At· Home Municinalit Manistee County Filer Township Manistee City Total 107 Over Who Speak A Language Other Than English At Home Percent of the Total Who Speak English ~ot Well or Not At All Total 667 47 219 1.9\ 4 57 ~-i ' ,p- I(: Percent of the Total Who Speak -. English Not Well or Not At All Percent of Persons, In Manistee County, 5 Years and Over Who Lived Outside of Michi2an in 1975 5.1\ 4.3\ 3. 6\ 4.8\ .- - 1.7\ �<_,$;:\ ; \.. ~ -, } / 1980 U.S. Census Ancestry lnfon11ation S.T.F. 14 Manistee County Plannin& Commission July 19, 1983 Total Population White PollUlltion ~ltiple Ancestr ...... . ....,...•... ...... ..,.. • ... ,... . ,... ....... ..... .... . .c .c ... .c 0 ... 0 .,, .,,Ii .,,0 • .c • ,... . II II II C I t,I t,I I Manistee Co. Filer Twp. Manistee City+ II u II .c !.! ... ... .,, .,, .,,Ii .c .c 0 0 Ii 0 t:I . C .t: Ii i:: -. ........ .... ...Ii. ....... Ii ... ... t• ... .... .• •. C ....... .... .......c. '5 .......i ....... a .c....... ....,,.u .... e .... •. • .5 .... l. t t.. ~ .5 Ii tllnicipal ity ....t- ,... .t: . .c . .t: :a Cl) .t: u C Cl. C .c . 6 .t: u 0 z 8 Cl) .... C C :@ 23,019122,61S 19,938 S204 29S4'276436J96Jl4? 30~34~316 4S~ 44~ 33~ 20~ I~ 69 69 48 2,143 2,124 964 sss ·usl 20 391151 12 S6 13 72 29 2 1 2 2 7,665 7,447 3: 206 16S2 718 75 08, 25 17 622 347 250 121 10 2 4 21 5 22 681 . II M u ....Ii. a,.~ ..• Q M II ::, t:I 9 2 - - 4 0 Cl. 4 2 - .,, .... II -•. II i: C . g.• f. Cl) .c 0 .c 0 z - 12St1S612141 - · 6 95 171 - 348 142 600 ~In early ·1980 U.S. Census counts, Stronach Township's population was reported as 826 a'l,d Manistee City as 7,566. This was in error, · u gg people in irou: quarters (Heights Care Center) were credited to Stronach. The error was corrected so census data aives the total population as shown in the table above •Indicate a sl1nificant portion of the population in the aunicipality has the indicated ancestry backiround in comparison to the county t : _ _ / t a l proportions. This does not exclude the possibility of ethnic c01111unlties within areas of a aunicipality. Manistee County has a hi&her . proportion of Polish ancestry in c011parison to Michiaan as a whole. However, statistics which further break dovn the population have not been corrected. . The census will not be correctin( those figures. -~ · �"'~ i' I ) •.'",) Resident-Seasonally Adjusted Average Population - Based on 1980 Census Advance Final Counts (April 1981) and Household Data Tapes (July 1981) I ~ r-bnicipality Penn• anent Pop. (a) Total Housina (b) Ma!)istee County Filer Township Manistee City 23,019 2,143 7,66S Vacant/ Seasonal Housing 8,490 718 3,036 3,74S (d) ~ve. Pop./ Household (afc•e) Seasonal Pop. (e·d•f) 2.68* 2.98* 2.s2• 10,106t 203 S32 , A I Penaanent Housina (b-d•c) 12,23S 786 3,247 68 211 Potential Peak Peraanent and Seasonal Pop. Peak Pop. (e·b•1) Seasonally AdJ. Ava. Pop. ((1•S)•(a•7);12•h) 27,178 ♦ 33,001· 2,342 8,182 2,226 7,880 *Figure fr011 U.S. Census, figuring 239 people do not live in housing units; rather in convents, donas, Jail, transient, ■edical facilities. This will cause a variation of 140 in the City and 99 in Manistee Township. · . •• The County total figures represent s1.111s of the !Nnicipal figures below the111, as a more accurate representation of the county. ♦ Tourist-Seasonallf Adjusted Average Population - Based on 1980 Census Advance Final Counts (April 1981) and Household Data Tapes (July 1981) r-bnici~ Manistee County Filer Township Manistee City ♦ Est. I of Motels, Hotels, Cabins (i) 24 2 7 Est. I of Motel, Hotel, Ca• bin R0011s (i•20•j) 480 40 140 Est . Peak Motel, Hotel Cebin Pop. (J · l•k) Carnp Sites (1) 1,440 120 420 1,437 0 117 Potential Peak Camp Site Pop. (1•8•m) 11,496 0 936 Potential • Peak TouristTransient Pop. (k•m•n) 12,936 -120 1,356 - Potent.l a! Peak Penaanent I Seasonal Pop. Peak Pop. (1•n•o) Seasonal and Tourist Adj. Avg. Pop. per Day 46,117 ♦ 30,957 ♦ 2,462 9,538 2,280 8,322 (h•(k•.4S)+(m·.27) ■ p) The County total figures represent surns of the municipal figures below them, as a more accurate representation of the county. ' �/- ( \ .. 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 FILER TOWNSHIP POPULATION PROJECTIONS .. ... 2,61rl / .: // / ✓2,440 2,260 ... / 2. 193 _..~2, ;.~2":i 50 )..•2': 080 21 20 19 18 17 16 \ ,021 VI ]15 l-<14 "'O c::13 ;, ____..c: 12 ·c:: •'"411 §10 'j 9 cd 8 ,033 ~ ;, g, 1 0.. 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1870 1880 1890 1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1~50 19601970 1980 1990 2000 DECENNIAL .YEARS Projections: Population in 1990: ·population in 2000: 2,080-2,260; most likely near 2,180 2,150-2,670; most likely near 2,440 Manistee Cot.mty Planning Commission January 1985 -35- �,,. FILER TOWNSHIP ·- HOUSING· DISTRIBUTION houses per square mile: 200 and over 40 - 199.9 ~ ~ CJ 20 - 39.9 1 - 19.9 Zero -36- ----- ·------ ·-·-. - ... - ·•·- -·· \ �~ • ' ,.-------- , ~~~ :-· .~. _-_..,.., ;:..•·:1::~~f'>r-~::•,·~)::-_,_, : .. . ,!.• ·-:., :I;_ . ___ ,, I ·,.,,,. ·;. :·: ; ,;, ;: :.:,·--~ ... - :,·: ►;~'=~:'~~~:.:~~i/~-~ ,. : : .. , .: ,. . .f;:::,:!:·.:.'. :· ';1:... 1980 Census Data Advance Final Counts (A ril 1981) - Count of Housin 1980 Housin& 1970 Ho:isin1 Units \ Housin& Chan&e 1970-1980 t• Manistee County Filer Township Manistee City (Filer City/Oak Hill) 9,460 623 ·2,898 ...t +29 .3\ +26. 2\ +12 . 0\ 12,235 786 3,·247 (322) ril 1981 and household data tapes, July 1981 Housint. Households. Seasonal Homes - 1980 Census Data Advance Final Counts ... ... . .: 1980 Pop. ill Total Housin& Units Year- round PeT11anent Households ill ill 8,490 12,235 ·1116 (322) 3,247 23,019 · 1111 Manistee County 2,143 Filer Township (11S6) (Piler City/Oak Hill) 3,036 7,665 Manistee City *Ficure .fro■ U.S. Census, ficurin& 239 people do not live in housin& units; rather etc. · This vil1 cause variation in _the .City (140) and Manistee Township (99). I CA -...J I -• .· "'" . .... ~ · , : ;;, . , • ..•4 •• • People Per Vacant and Year-round Percent Seasonal Pe1111anent Group Seasonal Houses House Quarters ill (AfC•D) 31\ 3,74S 2. 611* 239 9\ 68 2.911* -o-• N/A -o-• 6\ 211 2,411· 140• in convents, dor■s, jail, transient, ■edical facilities, "'" ... . . .....• "'" . .. .. , . ' ,;"'• ; ··· : · · ····: ~ ·;: . -- 1: ·...... .. �~ ' I ,) r '· ~anistee County Detailed Housing Characteristics - 1980 U.S. Census PHC 80-3, Table 5 Year-round Housing Units Percent With: 1'l.lnicioalltv 1 (A 00 Manistee County Filer Township Manistee City Total 9,901 742 3. 231 Percent Percent Percent Built in Built Built in Years in Years 1939 or 1970-1980 1940-1969 Earlier 20.8\ 20.5\ 7.8\ 35. ◄\ . 43 . 8\ 47.3\ , 23. 1' 32.2\ 69.1\ S or More Houlln1 Units in a Structure• 3.2\ 0 . 5\ Water From 1'l.lnlcipal Central or Private Public Heat ln1 Air Utility Suooly Sewer Svstea Conditlonint 40.7\ 44.5\ 99 . 5\ a.o, 35.9\ 3.8\• 98.9\ 77.5\ I or ~lore Complete 3 or More 8athrooas Bedrooas 5. 8\ s. 1' 89.4\ 89.6\ 7.3\ 94.2\ 95.8\ 97.5\ 52.1\ 66.3\ 53.6\ . · I •Percentaees in this ·column appear as reported by the U.S. Census. Manistee County Planning Department contends the percentaaes are wrona. 1-bltiple housin1 is not that frequent. Percentaaes marked by this footnote should read 0\. Others should be ■ ade lower. •Percentaaes appear as reported by the U.S. Census. Manistee County Plannin1 Depirt ■ ent contends the data ls wron1. Percentaaes marked by this footnote should read zero, as there is no public or utility water service offered· in the respective 11Unicipalities . Total percenta1e for the county should also be adjusted. The Census Bureau staff reported people had a problem understandin1 the question. .. =}- Estimated Housin1 Heating Data - Summary Tape File 38 Heatin& Fuel · Heatin& Equipment l,bniclpal lty Manistee County Filer Township Manistee City Total Year-round Housin1 Units 9,831 743 3,232 Stea11 Central Room Room Floor, Wam Electric Other Wall, Heaters Heat or Air Heat Hot Built-in Pipe less With If/out Wate1 Furnace Pump . Electric Furnace Flue Flue 1,431 166 630 5,451 452 2,072 84 6 48 387 21 75 3)2 18 70 982 38 134 277 41 8 Fireplace Stove Portable Room Heater None 1,062 JO 18 48 J Bottle, LP Gas Gas 3,758 440 Z,674 811 44 14 - Coal Elect. Oil Coke Wood Other None 433 2694 2J 181 130 200 16 2 768 28 15 3 3 7 �1.::::\ ~! ' ' -~#·/ ) ...... .,.) ' Detailed Housinr Characteristics - 1980 U.S. Census' PHC 80-3, Table 5 Municipality I CA CD I Manistee County Filer Township Manistee City Total Occu~iei Housin1 Units Median Selected Monthly Owner Percent With Costs (Dollars) 1 or More Specified Owner Vehicles Occupltd With Available A Mort1a1e Percent With Householder Moved Into Unit 1979 to March 1980 90.4\' 94.4\ 82.2\ 15 . 3\ 8,490 718 ,lO. 2\ 3,036 17.0\ Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (Dollars) Specified Owner Median Goods Rent (Dollars) Sp•ci!ied Occupitd, Not Morttued $319 $333 $298 Renter Occupied $201 $213 $190 $138 $140 $139 Estieated Are of Housin& • 1980 Census Data - Summary Tape File 38 Total Year-round Housinr 1-ltn ic i pa 11 Manistee County Filer Township Manistee City Uni 9,831 743 3,232 1979 to March 1980 197 29 17 \ I I . I I I I I I I I I I I 1975 to 1978 2\ 688 65 82 4\ 1\ \ I I I I I I I I I I I I I r'.' 7\ 9\ 3\ 1970 to 1974 \ I I 1,175: 12\ 58: 8\ 154 : 5\ I I I I I 1960 to 1969 \ I I 1,422 : 14\ 132: 18\ 254 : 8\ I I I I I 1950 to 1959 • \ I 1,181: 12\ 164 : 22\ ·252 : 8\ I I I I I --- 1940 to 1949 901 55 239 1939 or Earli \ I I I I I I I I l I I I I 9\ 7\ 7\ 4,337 239 2,233 \ I I I I I I I I I I I I I 44\ 32\ 69\ �ECONOMY Filer Township's internal economy is dominated by manufacturing and retail activities. The domination of these two segments of the township's economic activity is so great, that all other categories of economic activity in the township account ~o~ less than 20 percent of the total jobs provided by businesses in Filer. \ Employment .and Business Estimates Table (from Analysis of Employment and Business in Manistee County, 1992 County Planning Commission) of Businesses in Twp. (Job Providers) # s. I. c. Code -1,02, 13 . 07-08 ~ 14-17 20-39 40-49 50-51 52-59 60-65 70-89 91-97 Classification Agriculture, n/a Mining Agriculture Ser8 vices &! Const. Manufacturing 3 Transportation, 1 (or 2) Utilities, Sanitation Wholesale 1 Retail 18 Finance, Insurance, 9 Real Estate, Etc. Services ~o Public 1 (or 3) Administration TOTALS 60 Jobs in Twp. 'Y. # Jobs n/a n/a 45 1/2 5 410 3 20 234 26 1/2 9% 1 /2'l. 5'l. 51 1 /2'l. 1/2'1/. 30% 4% 1/2% 29'1. 3 1 / 4'l. 1 1 /2'l. ~ L 47 6'l. 7 1'1/. 792 1/2 i. Total Jobs in Co. 19% 4'l. 231/. 3 100% The manufacturing segment of Filer Township's economic picture is attributable mainly to Packaging Corporation of America Mill in Filer City. PCA of Illinois is wholly owned by Tenneco Corporation of Texas • . The mill is one of several in the corporate conglomeration. The PCA mill in Filer City manufactures the corrugated medium for cardboard boxes. The corrugation, and final assembly into boxes, is done elsewhere. Shipments from the plant are by rail and truck. The PCA mill owns the head, or end, . of the Chessie System Railroad line. This August 21, 1987 -40- 1 /2'l. lOO'l. �mill accounts for over half the exported manufactured product from Filer Township and a significant amount of the total exports from Manistee County. The PCA mill has historically maintained a regular reinvestment of capital into the Filer City location and on occasion has sought industrial rehabilitation tax incentives from Filer Township for parts of the capi~al program. Recent investments have been oriented toward pollution control equipment, transition of boilers (for steam> from natural gas to coal, coal dock facilities, and increased efficiencies of operation. Competition in this industry has been intense in the recent past, and has a good chance to continue to be so. Use of ca~dboard, and sale of cardboard, not only faces more , intense competition from other cardboard · manufacturers but also is not obtaining a share of the market where plastics, styrofoams, and similar products have made inroads. With this background, concern at a local level for the health and continued operation of the mill may be warranted. Traditionally, the PCA mill has been a county leader in terms of wage and benefit packages for its workers. In the past four years, other heavy industries in the Manistee Lake area have assumed that role. Employment at Packaging extends beyond those directly employed at t~e mill. PCA contracts/subcontracts with logging operators ·. and truck drivers/firms for the purchase and delivery of its raw material. Within Manistee County, an additional estimated 222 jobs are directly dependent on the. PCA mill in addition to Packaging's employees. PCA uses a hardwood -- aspen, poplar -- pulp log for its - paper-making process. While other wood can be used, the company has been becoming particular as to the type of wood purchased. PCA buys pulpwood -- by the pulp cord hauled by bolt truck or chips hauled by semi -- from an ar,ea as far as Mio. A circle extending as far as Cadillac is common, and purchases have been made from distances farther than Mio. Increasingly, a problem faced by PCA. and all of the logging industry -- is the . fractionalization of land into parcels which are smaller than 40 acres in size. For a pulpwood logging operatior, it is estimated b)i. foresters at PCA that 25 to 35 ac~es are necessary simply to break even on costs to set up logging equipment at a site. A wood chipping operation has a requirement of 40 acres or more for an ability to break even after set up costs. While this calls for large parcel, or stringent forest preservation goals for land use in much of Manistee and other counties, there appears little opportunity for such measures in Filer · Township. PCA owns large parcels of forestland in Filer, but soil fertility and thus potential for regenerative timber management practices, or growing of hybrid poplar trees, is not practical. The second major industry in the township was Manistee Forge Corporation. The Forge plant, tied to the nation's steel industry, shared the problems related to steel manufacturing in general. It closed down in 1985-6~ Between the Manistee Forge August 21, 1987 -41- �( Corporation site and Packaging Corporation of America is the site for a proposed cogeneration plant, to use waste products from PCA along with coal to create steam. The steam will be used to generate electricity (for sale to Consumers Power Company> and then sell the steam to PCA. Other manufacturing . firms in the township are small operations wholly owned by an individual who lives in the area. Those firms are _c haracterized as having ..fewer than 10 employees and remain largely anonymous in the community. The second major segment of Filer Township•s economy is the retail sector, reflecting the township·s position as a city-edge shopping mall _ area. Two shopping areas are·· located in the township, Cypress Street Plaza and the shopping center associated with K-Mart. Filer Township ha& the only shopping ,malls in Manistee County with the possible exception of Shopper's Square within -the Manistee downtown area. The largest grocer in the county is also located in one of Filer's shopping centers. Both shopping areas are nearly adjacent to the Manistee City limits and front on U.S. 31, the major artery approaching Manistee City from the south. The strip of development which includes the shopping malls and other retail and service enterprises draws shoppers from the city and much of the Manistee Lake area hinterland. The hinterland is loosely defined as extending sou~h to the Sauble River, east to the Manistee-Wexford County line, north to Arcadia, but excluding the northeast corner of Manistee County <Copemish area>. Sources of employment and economic activity are listed below. The listing is or.ganized according to the Standard Industrial Classification Manual CU~S. Government Printing Office, 1972>i and based on the · Manistee County S.I.C. List, 1982, Manistee County Planning Commission, and personal knowledge of members of the Filer Township Planning Commission. February 19, 1988 -42- �FILER TOWNSHIP COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRY LAND OCCUPATION 1985 -43- -. - ... ... - Dlanis~ee Coun~y Planninn Conunission · --·-·--·-•...... - -- ----- ·- -···-----. . ~-·- - ---- ·---·----·- · ···-- ~ --- -- - �S.I.C. Groups: A. Agriculture, .Forestry and Fishing Seven major part-time farm operations Slawinski · Preuss, Chuck Preuss, Herman Sievert, Frances Sievert, .Fred Sievert, Jack Wresins.ki Major land ownership · by Packaging Corporation of America for forestry. U.S. Forest Service Distr:ict Ranger Office, U.S.-31 · . South Steinberg's Landscaping, Maple· Road \ Dufon's Landscaping, Canfield Road B. Mining . · Transient oil and gas drilling and recovery operations. Salt brine .. wells associated with industries in two adjacent municipalities. C. Construction . Sul_'l-Lite Glass Company, ·Nelson · street Krolczyk~ Skiera, Red Apple Road Todd Ketz, U.S.-31 ·South Wright · Carpentry, S~- Maple Road Bruce Elli&, _U.S.-31 South Schrader's Masonry, Twenty Third Street Field Plumbing and Heating, Nelson Street Justmann·s Plumbing and Heating, Nelson Street Carl's Excavating, Cherry Road Rademaker Liquid Dust Layers, U.S.-31 South Industrial Welding, Oak Hill D. Manufacturing · Packaging Corporation of Americ~, Filer City E. Transportation -and Public Utilities Centel Cabl~ Televi~icin, 1213 U.S. 31 South Davis Cartage Company, Oak Hill · Filer City U.S. Post Office, Filer City _Filer · Township .Water Department, Oak Hill Kowal~ki " Trucking Ca.,·oak Hill F. Wholesale Trade Welsh Distributing Co. (Beverages>, Oak Hill G• .. Retail . Trade Building Material& Linke Lumber Ca., Filer City ·Department Stores . S.S. Kresge ·Co. <K-Mart), U.S.-31 South Food Store& Plumb's Inc.,. U.S.-31 South Eberhard' & Red Onion, U.S. -3_1 -South T -& · B Market, Filer City Witts End, Filer City February 19, 1988 �H. Automotive Dealers and Service Stations Manistee Ford-Mercury, Inc., U.S.-31 South Yates· Chevrolet, Inc., Oak Hill Phil's Auto, u.s.-31 South Oak Hill Service, Oak Hill Clark, u.s.-31 South Imperial Oil Co., inc., U.S.-31 South Apparel and Accessories Furniture and Home Stores The Drapery Den, E. Preuss Road Tandy Corporation <Radio Shack>, U.S.-31 South Eating and Drinking Places Ruth's Anchor Inn, U.S.-31 South Armedo's Pizzeria, U.S.-31 South · Elias Brothers Big Boy Restaurant, u.s.-31\ South Michigan Pizza Hut, Inc., U.S.-31 South Wendy's Restaurant, U.S.-31 South Bungalow Inn, U.S.-31 South Filer City Tavern, Filer City Gorley·s Tavern, Oak Hill Miscellaneous Steinberg Monument Sales, Maple Road Revco .Discount Drug Centers, Inc., U.S.-31 South Finance, Insurance and Real Estate First of America Bank - .Manistee Branch Office, U.S.-31 South Security National Bank Southgate Branch Office, U.S.-31 South Filer Ci ty Mill - Employees Credit Union, Filer City Manistee County Federal Credit Union, U.S.-31 South Lutheran Brotherhood (insurance>, Preuss Road Filer Township Economic Development Corporation, Oak Hill Joe Adamski, Real Estate, Oak Hill Mount Carmel Cemetery, Maple Road Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Maple _Road Services Lodging Places Day's Inn, U.S.-31 South Hillside Motel, U.S.-31 South Sunset Motel, U.S.-31 South Personal Services Karla's Shop, Maple Road Gladys Lijewski's, Oak Drive Business Services Tye's Neon Signs, Oak Hill Auto Repair (not sales> Band S Repair, Oak Hill Tuff-Kate, Filer City Schrader's Auto Shower, Oak Hill · Miscellaneous Repair Leroy's Lock(smith> Shop, Oak Hill February 19, 1988 �Bob Mikula, T.V. Repair, Oak Hill Hanson Television Services, Merkey Road DeCair Welding, Merkey Road Holm and Sons · Septic Tank Service, Red Apple Road Motion Pictures Amusement and Recreation Manistee Lanes, U.S.-31 South Fo>< Hills Golf Course, Fo>< .,F arm Road Slender You, U.S.-31 South Health · Services Legal Services Educational Services South (Madison) Elementary School, Oak Hill G.E.D. Alternative Education, Filer City \ Social Services Michigan Employment Security Commission, U.S.-31 South Membership Organizations Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen Local 539 (Eberhard's) Michigan Education Association, Oak Hill <Madison> Michigan State Employees Association <MESC> . United Food and Commercial Workers Local <Eberhard's) United Food and Commercial Workers Local <Plumb's) United Steelworkers of America Local 12585 <PCA> Crooked Tree . Girl Scouts, Camp Little Deer, Wildwood Road J. Filer Mill Community Club, Filer City Gentlemen's Motorcycle Club, Oak Hill Red Apple . Beach Association, Red Apple Road Lakeland Association, Fo>< Farm Road South Elementary Parent-Teacher Club, Oak Hill Veterans of For.eign Wars Walsh Post 4499,' Oak Hill Private Households Unknown number employing domestics, etc. Miscellaneous Public Administration ~ Filer Township Board of Trustees, Oak Hill Township of Filer, Oak Hill (government administration, tax assessment, water department, comm. ·dev., parks, etc.> Filer Township Fire Department, Oak Hill Filer Township Planning Commission, Oak Hill Filer Township is within an area of economic influence from Detroit -- as is all Manistee County -- for primary wholesale distributorship and a retail ~center. The township is within the economic influence of : Traverse City for secondary wholesale and retail shopping. (Grand Rapids may also be . considered as having :influence in ·this area, but Traverse appears to have an edge of February 19, 1988 -46- �,-:; based on ·. newspaper · circulation and political ties.> Filer Township can be .,considered an inseparable part of the Manistee Lake . area serving as .: a specialty-complete shopping area; with a primary economic impact on the •five municipalities around Manistee Lake and a larger hinterland defined above. Even though -the Manistee Lake area is politically divided between five municipalities -- Manistee City, Manistee Township, Eastlake Village, · Stronach Township a~d Filer Township -- the pattern of commercial, industrial and population concentration around Manistee Lake clearly makes the area one social-economic center. It is difficult, if not impossible, to isolate or separate the economic activities and influence·s of the Manistee Lake area by municipality. Many of the statistics generated by go~ernment agencies, universities, and private research , services do not generate data for local government units smaller than a county. <This discussion presents data that is currently available at township level. A summarization of county data will be provided here, as the reader may review county plans and reports for . detail.) A compa~ison of the table of Labor Force Profile at the end of this section with the tabfe on Employment and Business Estimates, illustrates that there js a great deal of commuting in and out of Filer Township to a person's job. Only 61 percent of the people who .live in Filer Township and work, are employed in the manufacturing· or retail sector. But over 80 percent of the jobs provided in Filer Township are retail and manufacturing. This comparison shows a · discrepancy. It does not measure the number of ~eople who live in-Filer Towriship, have a manufacturing or retail job, but still commute outside the township, and vice versa. The 1980 Census - Labor Force Table, following this section shows the 1980 U.S. Census estimated travel time for workers who do not work at home. • It is assumed that one can travel from any home in Filer Township to any place of employment in Filer Township within 14 minutes • .There are 164 residents of "Filer who travel over 14 minutes to get to work. Again, this does not measure those people who work outside Filer Township, but can get to work in the Manistee Lake · area within 15 minutes. It is presumed the • reverse also takes place, with nonresidents reporting to work in Filer Township. The proximity to Manistee City, and being a part of the Manistee Lake area places Filer Township in a geographical position that involves several advantages: ability to share a larger market area which supports a larger based economy. ability to share the Manistee Lake as an area port. to be a · member of a community which is ~ble to support railroad transportation. ability to anticipate the growth of businesses, and homes, which typically occurs at the outer edges of a .City. a February 19, 1988 -47- �( ·-._,1 ability to rely upon county-wide economic development efforts with minimal investment at a township level, with the· ability to benefit from employment anywhere in the hinterland by inc~eased shopping activity in Filer Township shopping areas. In contrast, the township also experiences what is perceived as some disadvantages to its location: the possibility of property taK · loss through annexation of township territory to Manistee City, cost of infrastructure .development to accommodate development and growth in the township, land use management problems associated with development pressures, environmental. con·c:erns associated with development and heavy i'ndustry • . In each case, the negative impacts can be reduced or eli'minated through planning and/or - enforcement of state s.tatutes. 1 Only with the issue of annexation does an apparent solution require Michigan legislative action: where annexation is no longer an antagonistic relationship, but becomes a process of border changes through mutual planning and tax revenue sharing. In that Filer Township is inseparable from the Manistee Lake area and · Manistee County economy, a summary of the Manistee County 1982 Economic Adjustment Strategy is reviewed here: By use · of a citizen committee of the Manistee County Planning Commission, and subcommittees specializing in various aspects of the . area's economy, along · with technical assistance from the Michigan Department of Labor's Office of Industrial Training, an economic development program was prepared and adopted as the economic component of the Manistee County Comprehensive Plan. Membership of the committees included three residents of Filer Township. Both short and long-term projects were developed. The projects were then . integrated into a coordinated and balanced strategy for economic retovery. The report identifies the following ~ajor problems: 1. Continued high unemployment levels that exceed those of the state and region. 2. Lack of both new industry and growth or expansion of existing bu~iness. · 3. Lack of consensus a» to the direction and type of economy and quality of life desired by the county. 4. Relatively low level of tourism development. 5. Historically low growth rates for income, population, jobs and other economic indeKes. 6. Under-utilization of . forest and agricultural as~ets. ~ A 1 ac k of .1 eadersh i p . or unwi 11 i ngness of some community · leaders to exerci~e their positions. a. Labor-Management . relations that historically are characterized by mistrust, animosity and February 19, 1988 -48- �lack of respect and understanding of the aspirations and needs of each other. The lack of a coordinated and concerted 9. effort to retain, as well as recruit new industry to the county, "to pull the (economic) cart out of the mud" by creating a consensus as . to what needs to be done in the community ~nd marshalling the resources to see that it is accomplished. Other problems w.e re also identified including such areas as conflicts between local units of government · and media coverage of local news. The subcommittees developed 44 projects to be implemented locally to start the effort to~ard achieving a healthier economy. CTwo of . those projects involved firms in Filer Township PCA and Drop Forge.] The major thrust of the strategy is to protect and strengthen existing assets in the county. Once this base is firmly established, the next step is to expand and also attempt to recruit or create additional business. Two major related projects are intended to improve the capacity of the county to respond to economic development - opportunities. First, an Economic Development Office CEDO) with a full-time Director, has been established for the purpose of coordinating the efforts of the EDCs, IDCs, DDAs and other . local groups involved in economic development. It will develop an industry retention program, industry recruitment project and develop a series of programs to expand the capabilities, expertise and opportunities of local small businesses. (Second, · in] order to create an improved environment for more Jobs and eHpanded business, a Manistee . Area-Wide Labor Management Committee has been created. Its purpose is to provide a means by which labor and management can work to improve the Quality of Work Life in Manistee, improve . productivity ·and foster new economic development for Manistee County. Other strategies involve the . coordination and expansion of tourist attraction efforts both through improved promotion efforts and _an upgrading and expansion of facilities in Manistee County and emphasis to · improve and expand the utilization of the agricultural and forest resources. Improved utilization of present agricultural resources is proposed. A wood treatment plant tied in with improved management practices is defined by various projects as a means to improve thi~ sector of the economy. The 44 projects over the next five years are February 19, 1988 -49- �predicted to cost Sl,793,500 and directly produce 142274 identifiable new jobs for the county ' s residents. Just as importantly, a positive record of change, progress and successful resolution of present problems will have laid the foundation for renewed growth in the 1990's. Although, on a county-wide basis, ~everal problems such as unemployment, underemployment, low growth rates, etc. are serious, Fi.ler Township residents tend not to have the problems as severely as the county as a whole, or even in comparison to Manistee City • . The tables at the end of this section show Filer Township per capita income, median household or family income to be 1 higher than the county's or · city's. Unemployment rate estimated by the U.S. Census for March 1980 i& considerably lower than the city ' s or county's. The Census data also indicates the number of people below the poverty level is also a lower proportion of the total population for Filer than for the county or city. Economic issues in terms of agriculture or forestry in Filer Township are not significant. Manistee County Agricultural Extension Agent, Gerald Draheim, indicates there are only parttime (alternative income in addition to the farm operation) farms in the township; Sandy soils, with little or no fertility, do not allow for competitive large scale farming in the township. In addition, land values associated with urban sprawl do not allow for economically feasible operations. At this time only four farm operations are active in the township. Soil limitations also have the same impact on forest operations. Initially Packaging Corporation of America purchased large holdings for hybrid poplar development, but abandoned the proJ~ct in Filer Township when it was found the tree requires a mo~~ fertile soil. Timber . potential does , exist for red pi•n·e plantations, but there is currently · no local demand for pine ·of any type. There is current.ly a glut of pine available for harvest in Manistee County. · Economic projections for Filer Township are not really possible, in that it will be dependent . on two major companies: Packaging Corporation of Americ. and Tondu Cogeneratian facility. The remaining segments of the township's economy are tied to the county's , economic projections as a whole. Excerpts of the projections offered in. the county Economic Strategy of 1982 are offered here. The 10-county northwest Michigan region's population growth in the last 14 years has generated major expansion cf the non-manufacturing sectors of the economy. Government employment kept pace with the economy's expansion. However, manufacturing provided no additional new jobs and the number of agricultural jobs have declined dramatically. February 19, 1988 -so~ �'_. "''3 · .. ' -- . ' _) The . region's non-farm personal incomes also increased dramatically and more than statewide averages (184% vs. 130%). However, perhaps because of the high percentage of retirees in the region, and lower wage levels in general, per capita income continues to trail the state as a whole, as it did in 1970. The .region has moved smoothly into the service sector of the economy during the seventies. However, the manufacturing sector is stagnant. Higher costs of energy and consequent higher transportation costs may have offset the historically lower wage levels of the area. The decline of auto related industry in . the state, together with the perceived . business climate have _ undoubtedly also. had their impact. The area's I 'quality of • life' . and rich natural resources continue to be positive -factors for continued growth. Manistee County and Filer Township have not been immune from the effects of the national and state economies. Indeed, the closings of industries around Manistee Lake, in the early 1980s can be attributed, at least in part, to . the national recession. To a large extent Manistee County and Filer Township "have not shared in the significant growth-trend of the region during the 1970-80 decade. Population increased regionally by 31.5% compared to 12.9% for Manistee County" and 11.oX for Filer Township. · To some extent, this has resulted from a prevailing attitude in the county of controlling and even limiting growth. There is an often heard comment that the City of . Manistee does not wish to emulate Traverse City with ·some of the associated negative growth effects which that city has experienced. Development and growth will likely continue to . occur in Manistee County at a somewhat sl ewer pace than for the region as ·a whole, unless definitive actions are taken to change present policies and programs. There are, however, m_a ny reasons for optimism concerning those diverse elements which the county possesses that could give ~rise to an improved economy in the coming years. Among them are the many basic ·tools' for development" already in place, including an established Filer Township Economic Development Corporation, and the newly established Manistee County Economic Development .Office. The physical infrastructure of the county Cwhich is available to benefit Filer Township] is most impressive . and includes •· a modern Industrial Park in Manistee City and another ona in Kaleva, all weather harbor. and deep water port facilities, a long-term commitment for rail services, 30-mila access to Interstate highway and a modern 5500 foot runway airport. Other advantages the county possesses include February 19, 1988 �1 ' _j a highly skilled labor force, a newly formed Manistee Area Wide Labor Management Committee, eMcellent training programs available through Region 10 CETA office in Traverse City, and the Michigan Department of Labor's · Office of Industrial Training, West Shore Community College, vocational education programs and organized and effective county and township government. The county's · underlying stre~gth of its natural resource base · should continue to contribute significantly to its economy in the future, particularly the burgeoning oil and gas industry, salt mining and chemical companies and wo'od products industries. The county is represented by two financi~lly healthy banks with sufficient assets to provide 'the financial basis for eMpanded area economic development · acti vi ti es. · Manistee -County offers an extremely high quality of life with a varied four-season recreational climate. There is an abundance of public land to encourage both an expanded wood products industry and a viable tourist industry. The county's access to Lake Michigan as well as its numerous inland lakes and streams provides some of the finest fresh water recreation opportunities in the county. The economic outlook in Manistee County is largely dependent _upon the health of the national and state economy. There is no immediate forecast for a significant major industry to locate into the county, although recruitment efforts .continue by the Manistee County Economic Development Office and local officials. There is also no immediate significant employment growth forecast for Manistee County. The basic resource based manufacturing industries should benefit as the national and state economies improve, but ncit to the peak employment levels of 1979-1980. Manistee County's opportunities are substantial, yet generally under utilized or ineffectively exploited." Those applic•ble ~o Filer Towriship include: •Rich in natural resources; oil and gas deposits are presently being exploited from the Niagara Reef which cuts diagonally through the county from the northeast to the southwest Cand now includes exploration in . Filer Township]. Additionally, there are brine wells in Filer and around Manistee Lake. They were first primarily brought into production before the turn .of the century and continue to provide the basis for the location of· Martin Marietta, Morton Salt and Chemical and Hardy Salt (Diamond Crystal]. February 19, 1988 -52- �\. J · The county has extensive tracts of forestland owned by both the · Federal and State governments as well as major - holdings by private ~6mpanies. Improved management ·. practices as ,well · as a means by which small holdings could :be• harvested ~conomically could further improve this . renewable resource" · Cto the . benefit of Filer's major employer and for timber industry growth]. Manistee Lake and its connection to Lake Michigan via the Manistee . River · 'm outh provides a sheltered harbor for both pleasure and commercial boating as well as industrial Great Lakes freighters. At present, the use of the -lake as a Great Lakes port remains dormant. · Present usage is limited .. to importation of coal and lignite, road salt, .limestone and gravel. Only offloading facilities are in use; cn-loadi·n g facilities are · almost · non-e>eistent and have not been used in years. CTh·e lake/part is suitable , for use . by the new Interlake Tug Barga System, . but is currently not financially feasible.] Additional development of · marina related support facilities including housing, . entertainment and supportive services remains · relativ~ly unaxpl~itad. , Expanded e>eplot'tation of tourism and outdoor sports as·· i t · relates to the above -mentioned areas, as ~ell . a~ · forfishing, hunting, boating, hiking, biking, golfing and -. other · activities remain as major development opportunities, Cparticularfy with Manistee Lake and Lake Michigan . frontage]. Manistee area is literally not even on the map of some tourism material produced by various agencies. Its wildlife and fishing .are unexcelled. There is a possibility of spin-off business opportunities . from the waste prpducts of local industries. These include the sludge from PCA for use as a fer,tilizer, and its old logs for firewotjd and pallets. Another by-product, dolomite limestone from salt processing, has possible agriculture applications. The labor force in Manistee and Filer is uniquely skilled for · a northern coµnty with a high percentage skilled in machine trades, bench work and processing occupations. With an 11-12 year average education, long, steady employment histories and in their midthirties, the unemployed represent a unique resource that can provide a stable base for new industry. The stability· of . the work force is further attested to by the fact that while the median income for the county is BOX of the statewide median, -home ownership is 68~, the same as the , statewide average. · In addition to the existing port facilities, the county -is served by air, truck and rail, all of which have additional capacities that can be put to use February 19, 1988 �without new construction configurations. or changes in present Manistee has five industrial/commercial parks, including a largely undeveloped commercial area in Filer Township. "The . county •·s . governments have · also provided basic administration infrastructure necessary for, or to assist additional e~pansion, ~ncluding Fil~r Township's Economic Development Corporation.u There is also a history of utilizing P.A. 198 and P.A. 255, · Plant and Commercial Rehabilitation Tax Abatement Incentive programs. \ February 19, 1988 -:54- �Labor Force Profile ( 11'~o) STP I 3 Count of Employed Persons 16 Years and Older by Occupation Managerial and Professional Executive. Administration and Manager Professional Specialty Tech Sales and Administrative Support Technicians and Related Sales Occupations Administrative Support Service Occupations Private Household Occupation Protective Service Occupation Service. exc. Protection and Household Fat'111ing. Forestry. Fishing . Precision. Production, Crafts. Repair Operators, Fabrications, Laborers Machine Operator. · Assembler, Insp. Transportation and Material Moving tfandlers, -Cleaners. Helpers. etc. . Count of Persons, 16 Years and Older by Industry Agriculture, Forestry. f-ishing • . Mining Construction Manufacturing Nondurable Goods Durable . Goods . Transportat i.on Communications 1 Other Public Utilities Wholesale :rrade Retail Trade Financ~,·tnsurance, Real Estate Business and Repair Service Personal, Entertainment. Recreation~Service Professional and Related Health Services Educational Services . Other :Professional Related Services Public Administration ... County of Manistee Filer Township 606 688 so 272 265 674 1,067 54 78 118 55 266 507 12 87 10 131 · ·11 34 352 16 421 121 59 52 433 105 161 452 496 13 26 46 107 1,438 1,275 231 171 142 1,355 338 248 137 19 640 400 37 91 959 274 1,211 1,203 443 451 57 \ -~:i..1 17 6 273 98 73 36 573 252 124 42 29 10 589 602 179 279 61 38 30 29 233 174 77 170 22..r -55- City of Manistee 172 58 93 126 �(l ...... {:j.. \-.,, .). -,- t· . ~J. \ •_./ • l! 1980 Census Data - Summary Tape Fi le 38 . Municipality Manistee County Filer Township Manistee City .Work Outside Total Work in Labor Manistee Manistee Co. Co. Force 7,969 829 2,906 562 19 111 6,692 705 2,575 Worker 16 Years and Over in 1979 Transportation to Work Personal Work Vehicle Personal Outside Not . ReDrive Vehicle Public Michigan ported Carpool Alone Trans. Walk Other 34 559 12 192 so 5,101 628 . 1,830 121 12 42 1,375 114 423 703 27 430 · Work at Home 246 10 78 10 19 59 I V1 °' I 1980 Census Data - Summary Tape File 38 Munici?>ality Manistee County Filer Township Manistee City 5 Min. or Less 601 22 324 5-9 Min. 2,164 284 1,216 Travel Time For Worlcers Not l'!orkin 20-29 10-14 15-19 Min. Min. Min. 1,921 299 880 1,059 111 192 849 ' 30 68 At Home 30-44 Min. 692 ·-19 87 45-59 Min. 152 4 19 60+ Min. 154 33 �r ( l '-•. 7 ~ ~J ;· Wlnistee County Estimated Labor Force Dau ._ 1980 U.S. Census; PHC 80-3 Table 3 & 4 -In Civilian Labor Force the Last Week of March 1980 Persons 16 Years Old and Older lllnicipality I 1./1 ...... I Total Workers UnnJ)loyed Percent of Total Civilian Labor Force Persons 16 Years . and Over in the Labor Force in 1979 Percent Unemployed 15 or Hore Total Weeks 17,587 9,398 7,624 1,429 15.2\ 14 . 8\ 10, 76S 77 1,624 906 801 8.5\ 1,005 10.8\ Piler Toi.-nship 3,297 2,803 391 5,893 11.9\ 3,752 14 . S\ lanistee City IA household is any eroup of people, or one person, livin& in a housin& unit . •4 family is at least two people related by blood or aarria&e livin& in a housin& unit. Ranistee Cpunty • Soninstitutionalhed Persons 16-64 Years Old .. Percent With I Work Disability Total 13,952 1,369 4,576 11.1\ 8.8\ 9.0\ Per Capita lncoae in Median Dollars 19711 Dollars House- holds• ~ Private Wa1e/Salary Worker Federal Gov't Worker State Gov't Worker Local Gov't Worker Manistee County Filer Township Manistee City 7,969 829 2, 906 5,995 688 2,306 143 18 26 165 15 89 915 69 307 SelfEmployed Worker 672 37 -162 I· Families• $14,351 $17,281 $18,542 $20,950 $13,789 $18,504 $6, 182 $6,623 $6,466 Estimated Count of Employed Persons by Class of Worker - Su111111ary Tape File 38 Total Labor Jnco■ e in 1979 Unpaid Family Worker 79 2 16 -· -. �,- ,.,.. ~ ( '- - ! t':··--1 0 ·~ \ ..._,,· \ __) \ (...,_.J .,· . ._, Esti ■ated Jncoae and Poverty Data~ 1980 U.S. Census PHC 80-3, Table 4 ~mid alit Per Capita Inc011e In 1979 Dollars Median Inc011e In 1979 Dollars Households F111ilies . I V'I 00 I Manistee County Filer Township Manistee City $6,182 $6,623 $6,466 $14,351 $18,542 $13,789 $17,281 $20,950 $18,504 22,738 2,143 7,520 ' TotaJ . lnc011e ll 1979 lelov 125 Percent of Poverty Level lncoae Total• _.:,; .... Persons For wn011 roven ~tatus 1s oetera1ned 65 Years Percent 2,443 . 10.7\ 104 766 4,9\ 10.2\ and Over 530 21 227 512 25 175 742 32 239 230 7 64 3,664 150 1,171 *Total persons nwabers 1iven in this coluan vill not alvays · equal total population for each respective IIUllicipality. C011bini~1 of E.D. and block data was done to produce statistically accurate results for each ■unicipality. The 1reat'1 the variation froa actual population counts, statistical variation should correspond in the same ■ anner. +)-:?:~ ,/' .-:-• •·• .• } �COMMUNITY FACILITIES <INFRASTRUCTURE> This section is a quick review of the utilities and public facility systems available to residents of Filer Township. The full range of public services includes those provided directly by Filer Township, those provided by private utility companies, and thqse provided by other government ·units such as county, state, board of education, etc. \ With many services, File~ Township is serviced as a whole, or i~ conjunction with~ other municipal governments. All of Filer Township is within the boundaries of the Manistee Public School System which . services the greater Manistee Lake area. In Filer Township the school system maintains an elementary building -- South Elementary for grades three and four. School buildings for students in Kindergarten through second grade and fifth grade · through 12th grade are north of Filer Township. The township is within the immediate service area of the principal Maniste• County Public Library building All of Filer Township is within the Manistee Intermediate School District, and within the service - area of West Shore Community College. ' All · of . Fi 1 er Township is serviced by Michigan Bell Telephone Company, via the Manistee 723~ exchange. The township-~ through contract to a private company-provides door-to-door solid waste collection. Refuse is taken to a private landfill, in compliance with the ;Manistee County Solid Waste Management Plan. The entire . township receives police protection · from two agencies, both headquartered outside Filer, but within two miles of the township's north border. The Man~stee County Sheriff's Department provides police, jail, civil service, animal control, detective, marine patrol, canin~ and other court services. The Michiga~ S~ate - P6lice Post (77) provides police, specialized investi~ation, canine : services. Other eme~gency services are provided by West Shore Hospital and Manistee County for ambulance _service; federal-county coope~ative emergency services planning · for the event of natural disaster or war; and fire protection provided by the Filer Township Volunteer Fire Department. · UTILITIES Electri~ity in Filer Township is provided by two separate vendors. Most of the township is serviced by Consumers Power Company of Jackson, Michigan (see Electric Utilities Servic& Area.s map at the end of this . section) . Consumers has thF.' capability to provide multiple phase service to most of its August . 21, 1987 -59- �service area, and in the - ~orth and northeast sections of the township already , has an electrical distribution system in place to accommodate large-demand users. , West Michi~an Rural ElEctrical Cooperative Ca federallyassisted company under the rural electrification act) provides service ' to th~ southwest corner of· the township. While the Cooperative 2an · provide service to larger. customers, it does not · have the appropriate distribution system in place within Filer Township. Michigan _ Consolidated Gas Company operates natural gas distribution lines in much of northern Filer' Township. The Natural · Gas Service Areas Map at the end of this section shows the extent of - their available service area. Given the demand-volume. of business -- gas lines can be extended to ~ill ~n areas in the northern part of the township~ A corridor along Maple Road also has -· the . potential for expansion, as was done along South County Line Road, mainly to service Driftwood Village Mobile . Home Park in Mason County. Two post offi-ces service Filer Township. First is the Filer City post Office -~hic~ provides post office boxes fer ~esidents of the com~unity of Filer City. The Manistee Post Office provides ci~y _deli •very _to Oak Hill resident~ and rur~l delivery to the remainder of the township as shown on the map with this section. Cable television is av-ilable to an area of the town5hip similar t6 Michigan Consolidated Gas's service area. Th~ Cable Television Service Areas map ,;l.t the end of ·this section ;;ho;..is the area wh~re Centel Cable - . T.V. generally has lines iG place ~or customer service. WATER, SEWER AND DRAINAGE drair•s•, 31~ Except for Manistee County agricultural stormwater drainage is associated with the Michigan Department c,f August 21, · 1987 -60- �Highw_a ys; .. Manistee - County· roads, or private parking lots. In each·~ase, - the _maintenarice and .~P~~at{on · of the . drains are done . fn .. conjunction ,;,'with the ■· Great tr~nsportatio~ facility; .· Lakes The ' ~anistee Co~n~y Dr~in Cable Commissioner maintains Green D L~ke Count~ Agritultural Drain. Area Geherally, county drains ~ere constructed to- provide drainage of wetlands or moist 8 u • agricultural . lands · so the • ii ser~ice area can be used for farm · purposes. Normally in Manistee County with the ll • • preponderance of -- well-drained sandy~ soils -- _agricultur~l ·drains are not needed. However, -i~ parts of Sections COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION 25, 30, 35 · and 36 ·of Filer SERVICE AREA Township, heavier s 'oi ls and poorly drainec{so.ils are found •. As shown on the County Drain map, ·_ at the end ·:- of · this sec.tion, most of Section 30 is serviced by-_ a c .o unty drai'n. · ~Filer Township. does not have a sewer system. Sanitary sewer and · commercial _wa~te -: di·s ·posal is accomplished by use of ManisteeMa_son:,·Di strict· Health Department-approved • septic tanl< and dr-ain field · or similar system. I~ the late 1970s the township was par-tic::ipating · in- -' the _South West Manistee County Utilitie>s Auih6rJty ._ with the fi~e other municipa:ities ~round Manistee Laket at~e~~ting to .seek federal grants-i~-aid to upgrade M~ni5tee City·s _se~age treatment plant and construct collector lines a~ound Manisfe~ Lake. Design work h~s been done for Filer Township for collector li~es tp service roughly the same ~rea as the township's _ water system curr-ently services. Financing at tempts have . been unsuccessful ~r.d thiree of tr,e f i VP. municipalities. aited to not particip~te in the system. At this time it, . is -unlikely sewer lines will be constructed in Filer Township. Manistee City is proceeding with 1.1.pgrac-ir1q its ;;ewer . treatme~t plant en its own. The Filer Township Water Department provides municipal water to the F~l~r City ~nd greater Oak Hill area wit~ three water w2l_ls _tsae map entitled _Fi. ler Township Water Eyi;;t~·•m). luhi.le the ~~ter sy~tem does not pr~vent yround~ater po: ~uticn from septic ;;ystems . in t:-,e rel ati ve-1 ·r de-nse pr,p....11 .;,.ted ;:,,-.;;,~-=- o-f the tm-.nshi rs, it da&i ~rcvi~F a water ~cur~e which is not likely to be c~~taminat2d from septi~ sy~tems. ror th1s r8aso~, smallP~ i:,-;;.r-ce!. siz:s can ~1e all"c,w-::d --- ir; contr-~st to_ l'JthEr a :-eas ,:if the towr-s:,i p, wat:1:?r sy5tem is cwrren-t:l'y' cldequ,;-..te fo...- 2:dst:-1rac3 use,. anticip~ted demands. · and e~pansions rFsult in som@ r1E·-fiClPiiC:le;;. _ The fc,lfrn,-ing is i~Lo_ted -4rc:im Fi.J,:?r T.£.;~i)<;-hi_g__W~t~•r The -Ho~ever, · Ai.Jgust -~ r, 198"7 J1 • �System Extension Preliminary Engineering Study summary by Gosling Czubak Associates: of Traverse City, May 1985. , Fi.l er·· Township• s ,water system · · has an adequate . supply to furni~h water . to the d~velo~ing commercial area along .U.S. 31 in the northern - part of the township. However, the pressures a~e too low. The Michigan Department . of Public Heaith will not permit extension of · water mains in , this area unless the low pressures · are alleviated. The projected average water consumption of the fully~developed study area is 55,000 GPD. ,. . Regardless of the met.hod used to alleviate the 1 ow pressure, · .the water main must be . e><tended to the commercial area. · The cost for constructing about 6900 feet of a. inch water main to serve the entire study area is estimated to be $277,000. · Construction of the water main can · be · segmented. This will help spread the cost. because the water main can be constructed in sections as the need develops. :aptio~s to alleviate the low pressure in the study area include: Altjrnate A Raise existing elevated tank Alt~rnate B Install a pressure booster station Alternate C Purchase water from.Manistee Alternate D _ Install large .diameter water mains The recommended · improvement op-tion is Alternate Bpressure ' booster station with hydropneumatic storage. ·The estimated cost of this improvement option is : .-$125~000. ·- The -combined _c ost to improve the water pressure and construct the water main that is needed at . this time (S~gment 1), would be an estimated $158,000. Alternate . Bis recommended because it is the least costly of the practi~al ~ptions that would be permitted by the M~chigan Department of Public Health. - Filer'. T~~~ship maintains about 20 to 22 storm drains in the Oak Hil~ · and Filer · City areas •• The drains consist of a street surface grate and a drywell. The function is so surface water on roads can . drain into · the drywell for discharge into the ground. · Few of the drywells are connected to storm drain mains. File~ City "Road {n Filer City is the only area of the township with drainage mains. The Storm Drains map at the end of this ·section . ~hows the approxi~ate location of the drywell storm drains. At the time of writing, these are all of the known · drains of _this t~pe in t~e township. SIDEWALKS , , A . second cha~acteristic of the two different types of Township is the existence of residenti~l · areas in Filer sidewalks. ' In Oak Hi 11 and Filer City the township maintains August 21, 1987. -62- • �p~destrian walkways., along most residential streets. Sidewalks are not .· found . in other township - residential areas, Lake Wi nnogene, ·· Cherry · Road area, Red Apple . Road or Lakeland area. In those areas of.· the township where si .d ewal ks exist, they are not · al ways ;complete.· For ex,ampl e, sidewalks do not meet ·. (Filer and · Staunton, Hilty and 'Sheridan~ Oak and Twenty Eighth Street, · Nelson · arid Twenty Eighth Stre.et > or do not exist (Madison, west .Twenty Seventh Street, Manistee Street south of Twenty Fifth Street) in some areas. PUBLIC . BUILDINGS \ .,,.. I _Filer Township maintains three , public buildings: first is the ·Filer Township Hall, a one-room schoolhouse-style ~uilding with rest rooms, offices and parking. Second is the Filer Townshi~ Fire Department which houses the township's fire figh~ing equipment,. and · meeting room. Third is the former township school building in Filer City, more recently u~ed for vocational education .. by . lease to the Manistee Public School District'. · Also in Filer Township · is South (formerly Madison) Elementary School awned and operated by the Manistee School System • . · The. Oak Hill Improvement Association building became t6wn~hip . property at the beginning · of the 1985 year. The building includes a meeting room, full kitchen, rest rooms and . storage room •. PARKS, RECREATION FACILITIES AND VACANT PUBLIC LAND .~iler Township maintains a relatively sophisticated -- and ·1arge number · of public parks and r.ecreation services in comparison to other communities in Manistee County. The , administration of the park system is done by the Filer .Township Board of Trustees with park planning done through the Planning Commission -and citizen committees. A description of park facilities follows: A. . Filer City Pool - An outdoor pool operated and staffed during t~e summe~ season • . The pool is 60 by 125 feet, a league si _z ed pool. Facilities at the pool include a wading pool for , children; bathh6use with locker rooms, showers; diving board; and fencing. The depth - ~f the pool ranges from three to eight feet. Staff of about 15 people provide lifeguards, swimming instructors and checkers at the shower rooms. Use in 1980 averaged about 650 persons per week . . The general funds (Federal Revenue Sharing) is the source o~ revenues to operate the pool, about 520,000 net cost to the township. B. A neighborhood vest-pocket park across the street from the Filer City Pool. Equipment at the park includes four teetertotters; twelve . swings; four children's swings; merry-qo-round; two · s!ides; . two pi~hic .tables under a shelter. August 21, . ·1997 -63- �r• ~ • :'\: .~ -._.,1 •• -: . ·-•·. _·. c. ·. ·_oak · Hill · Improvement Association Park - The park used to ' be a , cooperative facility between the township and the Oak Hill Improvement. Association when ·the Association was active (the As·sociati6n has . since dissolved). The . township park facilities incl.ude two tennis courts; si>< swings; six children •s swings; a ·· teeter-totter; .· ·f our _ children ·s spring sets; a cross bar swing set; · : merry~go-round. ., D. · Ball· diamond ·on ·land between Twenty · Third and Twenty Fourth Street·s . ·. The ., diamond accommodates hard and softbal 1 g~mes~ with ' a backstop, dugouts, bleachers and fencing around the playing area. · · ·, E. ·:'. Sundling Park. This park is. a road which was removed and the 66 ~ foot road right-oi-way turned into a vest-pocket . park/access -to the . Lake Michigan beach. The park is a gr~en area .with · minor; landscaping · to .provide for . parking near the road and a physical ;separation · between parki'ng · and -the beach. Facilities include a - parking lot~ .· landscaping, two benches, stairs to the . beach~ · · ·- · : F. :.. Mago.on Creek ·· Natural Area. This facility is a 97-acre day-use ar_ea •with · about . a quarter mi le of Lake Michi_gan beach frontage loc~ted in the Magoon Creek river valley. The facility is designed for walking, and limited numbers of people in the park at any one time. Parking is limited to parking lots, when lats· are· -: full, .. the park is at its maximum environmentally ~~ceptablW capacity. The area has some environmentally sensitive environments, the creek, and erosion areas currently being ~~naged ' ·under a u.s~ . Soil Conservation Service recovery plan. -Facilities !include - two parking lots for 10 autos, one parking lot (at <' entrance) . ,for six autos; entrance . gate, entrance sign' regulation . sign, three map-directional signs; miscellaneous speed limit, -no . parking and boundary signs; ten picnic tables~ five gril_ls, - 6ne ·male outhouse, one female outhouse; 41 birdhouse-type signs _ and ~ posts; ~encing, . chip paths, auto barriers, entrance road, : mounted bronze plaque. ; . · e:: South ·Elementary School and grounds. Facilities, owned and operated by the __ Manistee · Public . Schools, include multipurpo~e ~com, · gym/lunch r6o~/auditorium; · five basketball hoops; two ·. mo~k_ey bars; . two · ;:_ merry-go-rounds; five swing sets; three slides; ·.hahd:_over-hand . bars; and a bal 1 di amend with backstop. H. · 'i Filer Township Hall, see discussion above. I. . Fi 1 er City School , see discussion above. J. ~acant public l~nd owned by - the State of Michigan <Department of :· Natural . Resources) on the north side of Canfield Lake.; _-;·,. <five ·. acres) __ . ·-. K •. - ·:.Vacant pubfic land owned by the Manistee Public Schools (Scriool F~~est> ( on west - Preuss Roa~; (40 acres) . __ L. ". Vacant public land owned by the Mani.stee Pub 1 i c Schools . <School Forest) on Maple Road. (40 acres) M. ' Private Sector: Manistee Lanes (bowling alley). N. Private Sector: Hillside Motel outdoor swimming pool. 0. Private Sector: . Veterans of Foreign Wars Welsh Post 4499 community hall. -64- • �' -. •'· -' P~ camp. /' · ·-;_ Pri~ate Sector: - . Crooked Tree Girl Scout Council day- Private Sector: · Fox Hills Golf Course. Ri Private Sector: Sunset. Motel .outdoor swimming pool. S. Private Sector: Day's Inn indoor swimming pool. Previous recreation planning done by Filer Township listed def~ciencies - in their recreation system which may be seen to still exist. . .There is no neighborho.od park -- children ' s pl~y~round -- '· to serviie the . area of Canfield Lake and to service the · •. area of · Cherry-Snow Trai 1 s-west · Red Apple-Windsor-Ramona Roads • . The possibilit~ . o~ entering into a joint use agreement with _the Michigan Department of Natural Resources may provide a · sit,e:··: -in : · the · Canfield · Lake area to resolve one . of the deficiencies·•.: Vacant land - e><ists in the Cherry Road area ~ but is ~enerally ~ct a✓ ailable for ·the township at a feasible price. Q. August 21, 1987 -65- �_ J::LECTlUC . UTILITY SERVICE, AREAS - . Z1 : ~ D ~~ - ~ fl a v i » ~ ,,b o'i':-. ~ 0 35 ....-- .... \ . I \(_,,.-·....,: . -66- 3' ' ~ :n l2 �( \ (~) \, _) NATURAL GAS ·SERVICE AREA ,_.., :,· •I .. ,,•, .;.. ~· ~ ::-. . ;;1: Michigan Consolidated , Gas Company service from existing gas lines II 22. I - 23 ~ 24. ' I Q\ ~, -..J I I II \ r, )4 I d • a ::J i -• ' 5 4 3 ~ 31 ~ JS 33 25 2 �stee t ice 60 ty er UNITED STATES POST OFFICE (ZIP CODE) SERVICE AREAS Filer City Post Office 49634 (post office boxes) 11 . '•. D · Mani ee Post Rural ti oute 12 If 49660 i .a 25 t ·• 3' D w,:= •-· .. ......., . -4- , -68- �,........_ ( \ t) I( 0 . ···, ......, ·. :·~'./- . LAKi_: .. . ., . " GREEN COUNTY AGRICULTURAL .DRAIN ~' CJ . · ;, . ·- .,:-.; . '\ ~· '. :,:,; . :·.; -~{-.);..\':· · . ·, -' '"_.r- b& ':...1D- Known -... . ·_ Drain Course : · ~~~inagO Service. . •:~ ._, .·•: : 22.· -. ._;· ..' r' .... ,,,, , 23 Open ·Trench Draine to I °'ID,, ·canf ield . Lake ·. ~nd Kaniate~ Lake ' 1w 'D )4 ~ a i z 33 25 ,, 31 ~ h --·~ .., ---- " ' 5 4 3 2 1 '·. · 'i . �/' l- . , -; I \ ) \ _) _ .. -t:3)• / ' 3 "•: 'Wt-.'IER . s1s1ni DE'IAlL . . . .. (Note: Detail ~ap's no~th-south . a~es 1s· tilted on the page.) \,late~ .-M.ait\ \,late~ \,lell 31 • Jl : ·~ ~ • : .~... 3' \ . ~ ~ 1:'2 ' 11111 Se~ic~ · Area ~ ~ ·- Area Serviced by Water System ..... 0 I . = H "'d ,. I ~ · en . ~ ,, Sol"',... 3' ,, :: ~ ;• ,. ,. ,.. ~ · ,1 ··• f\\.f.l\ C en "4 en ~:. �.... FILER. TOWNSHIP STORM DRAINS Cl) ti . C ;: - .. .. W.22nd St_, _ 14th St. I _.•---.i----~ St~-----........___ W.ZJrJ -1 I 15th St. 1',r w.l 24tl\ St. Sr £:, w. ,., v, ........ 17th St. r E. 24th St. ~51h ~I \ . l ~". .!11 ..., E. 25th St. ~ 18th C St. 0 :::> ... w. E. 26th St. 26th St. E• 00 ....C >( j ', . ' ... E, 28th St. '-1,-rk ,., ·1,,1 Lake Winn<;>gen e. Subd1.vis1.o ti • ti ... . ... Cl) .... Oak Hill Detail .,__ _ _ Madison St. C: :;! • -f . Filer City Detail .. • ~torm Drain Drywell · ~ Storm Drain · ..... Main Mee St. ..: Vl ... C t'O ~ t., Pllcr Ave. • .I I -- •• llllty 'II I I • Warren -71- I I I ..,... ... n, "1 CJ. n. �.. SIDEWALKS en ... ti C (found only in the areas of the township shown) > road with adjacent sidewalks ----•road 1¾:---, sidewalk "eE' W. 22nd St 14th St. ~ ~E' W.23r St 15th St. - c: .. 1 "" ... -5 w. ; 17th St. £.· 24th St. 1 ... E. 25th St • f'\ .. en· 18th g St. ;:I ! E-. 26th St. W. 26th St. , M ... CIO C W. 27th St • )( .s / U,, . 1 , ,v U.t Lake Winnogen e Subdivisio W.28th St. E. 28th St. -~-r... - u • u .. .icn ...•C ~ Hadiaon St. :i! . Oak Hill Detail Filer City Detail Mee St. M II) M C • '" c.., Filer Ave Hilty -72- �- PUBLIC BUILDINGS A Filer Township Fire Department ·' ■ File~ To~ship Hall • ·schools 7l 21 a a 25 JI i I I »- ,. I • ' . -73- :n 32 �FILER TOWNSHIP PARKS, PUBLIC VACANT LAND, AND PRIVATE RECREATION FACILITIES • Public Parks llillIIIIII] Township-Owned Land ~Manistee Public School-Owned ~Vacant Land ~ . State of Michigan (DNR)-Owned Vacant Land ■ Private ' 22.■p Recr!ation Facility 23 Letters on map correspond to text. ..,. I r--. I ti l) ~ ■Q )4 -_) ' 5 4 31 36 %> 33 3 2 ) �TRANSPORTATION t '-..../ The major thrust of transportation planning in Filer Township will center on road construction and maintenance. Three other forms of transportation provide service within the township: Manistee County Transportation, Inc. <Dial-A-Ride and bus services>, Chessie System Railroad, and Great Lakes shipping. Road construction is one of the most powerful tools government has to influence the development or lack of development -- in a given area. Planning and routing of roads has more social impact than most other planning activities. Homes, businesses, etc. will tend to be built along existing roads. Land speculators tend to develop property in areas which already have roads, or have a short distance to e~isting roads-to minimize the developer"s cost for road construction. A clear policy at the township level as to what areas are programmed for development is important. Equally important is that the same policy indicates new roads will be built in those areas and new roads will not be built i~ areas where development is not wanted. Currently there are five types of roads in Filer Township. First is the state/federal highway which is maintained by the Michigan Department of Transportation. <Day to day maintenance is contracted out to the Manistee County Road Commission in Filer Township.} Driveway, sign and drainage regulation is handled by the MDOT's Cadillac Office. U.S. 31 is the only road of this status in Filer Township. It is the main north-south artery along the east side of Lake Michigan. The highway supports commercial development in Filer Township south of Manistee City. From time to time, MDOT proceeds with studies for the construction of a U.S. 31 freeway to and north of Manistee County., Currently the Northwest-Michigan Regional Transportation Plan does not project a need for freeway systems in the 10 counties in this part of Mich.igan. Pursuing this line of thought, MOOT, Manistee County Planning Commission and Manistee City jointly started a Manistee Lake Area Sub-Study Team which proposed improvements to existing highways in the area. Among the recommendations in Filer Township, the major need was for the U.S. 31 to be widened to four lanes from the south Manistee City limits to Twenty Eighth Street. Currently there is a traffic bottleneck, confusion point, where the road is four lanes in the city, narrows to two lanes at Manistee Catholic Central, then is three lanes until just south of Merkey Road and finally two lanes before going past the urban area with a lot of slow traffic turning off of, and on to, the highway. This situation has caused a large number of accidents. U.S. 31, from the city August 21, 1987 -75- �limits to Twenty Eighth Street, is the location of more traffic accidents than any other road or highway in Manistee County, outside the city, according to traffic accident report summaries prepared by the Michigan State Police. The second major re~ommendation of the Lake Area MDOT SubStudy Team is to construct a two-lane U.S. 31 alternate route east of Manistee Lake. In Filer Towns~ip two possible routes were proposed. First, a route to "head east near Preuss Road (incorporating a proposed Filer City truck route> around the south part of Manistee Lake, north through Stronach to M-55." The second alternative route is to roughly follow the Consumers Power high voltage power lines from the county line, at a diagonal northeast through Stronach to M-55. Both routes utilize existing M-55 to cross the Big Manistee River. The proposed route, it was recommended, is to pass as close to Manistee City as possible, to avoid use of local roads for access to and from the alternate route, and to avoid crossing the Big Manistee River in an area where urbanization and road crossings do not already exist. The Manistee County Planning Commission has taken the position the proposed U.S. 31 freeway should it ever be extended past Manistee -- should follow similar paths as those discussed above for an alternate route. Thinking is that it is important for Filer, Manistee City and Parkdale that the existing U.S. 31 be maintained as a business loop. To accomplish this, freeway interchanges are desired both north and south of the city, and the freeway route should be relatively close to the city. Further, the farther east a freeway route travels, the larger the number of environmentally sensitive areas which are impacted. Also, when crossing the Big Manistee River, the proportion of environmental damage to the Big Manistee River is directly proportionate to how far east the crossing is located. Minimum damage takes place closer to the existing M-55 river crossing. Finally, if going too far east, it will place the freeway east of the Manistee Blacker Airport in Manistee Township -- and a north interchange will be northeast of the existing U.S. 31/M-22 junction -- and too far for it to be likely to retain the existing U.S. 31 as a business loop. The second type of road in Filer Township is the county primary road. These roads are county roads, under the jurisdiction of the Manistee County Road Commission and their construction and maintenance are funded entirely by state and federal gasoline taxes. Primarv roads are main arteries, or through routes. In Filer Township, Maple Road, Merkey Road east of Maple, South County l_ine Road between Quarterline and U.S. 31 South, Twenty First Street, Twenty Eighth Street, Nelson Str·eet, Filer City Road <County Route 590), Heuer Hill Road, an~ east Preuss Road east of Heuer Hill Road are County primaries. <See maps following this section). Traditionally, Filer Township has adopted a policy of recognizing the major through rout~s in the township as predominantly north-south for traffic moving to and from the August 21, 1987 -76- �city. The philosophy is that existing north-south arteries should be maintained. From these major routes, side roads should radiate to service neighborhood areas. The side roads should not be through routes, or provide for easy or convenient travel through the neighborhood sections. Through routes in the township are considered to be Filer City Road, Heuer Hill, Nelson, U.S. 31 South, Maple and Cherry Roads. The third type of road in the townsh1p is the county local road. The county local roads (formerly known as township roads) are under the jurisdiction of the Manistee County Road Commission. Their construction is financed by state gasoline tax revenues and from the township general fund. Maintenance is financed by state and federal gasoline tax revenues. These are generally considered neighborhood service roads of varying degrees. Some have a seasonal status and do not receive yearround maintenance (no snow removal>. The road surface will vary, paved, gravel, graded sand or two-track (see road surface map following this section). The fourth type of road is the recognized private road. Private roads generally are built, maintained, and the responsibility of a land developer or the subsequent landowners. Private roads can be constructed in conjunction with a subdivision of land, an easement across private property to otherwise land-locked land, or private land roads. The Manistee County Road Commission discourages private roads in new subdivisions, and requires private roads in subdivisions to be constructed to county road standards. Private roads are shown on the road surface map. The fifth type of road in Filer Township (not shown on any maps in this report) is the incidental two-track road. Through recreational vehicle use, or just cross-county auto travel, roads are worn and defined by two-track ruts. Those two-tracks, which are not certified in the county system, have no legal status except for what someone might claim through adverse possession or prolonged public use. Such roads can be created quickly and will grow over from disuse in a short period of time. County roads (local and primary) are all certified to the Michiga~ Department of Transportation under Public Act 51 of 1951. The notations of numbers on the two certification map reproductions in this report give the length of each county road segment in feet or miles. The certification maps are used to determine the number of miles of county road for gas tax reimbursement, and becomes the Road Commission's offici~l statement as to which roads are public versus private or incidental two-track. County roads are on right-of-ways which are dedicated to the public (under Filer Township Board custodianship) as is common within subdivisions, er (2) are on right-of-ways which are recognized by use. Generally, a "user road" right-of-way is only as wide as the worn or maintained portion of the road. R □ ~d right-of-ways are also (3) owned by local, county or road August 21, 1987 -77- �commission, by recorded deed, lease, easement, in the same manner that anyone or a corporation can own land. Filer Township has a higher proportion of its roads blacktopped than is normal for most townships in Manistee County. With the possible exception of Manistee and Onekama Townships, most have half or more of the local roads as a gravel surface. There are townships in Manistee County where only primary roads are paved. The Michigan Department of Transportation and Manistee County Road Commission both set up equipment for periodic traffic counting. A map on following this section illustrates the results of the count data for Filer Township. Traffic counts strongly support the assumption that U.S. 31 South is the major north-south route through the township. The traffic count data also supports Filer's policy that north-south roads tend to serve as the major arteries through the township, and other roads serve as neighborhood connectors with fewer than 500 average daily autos. The traffic count maps further support the contention that Filer City Road, U.S. 31 South and Maple Road are major north-south arteries. BUS TRANSIT Manistee County Transportation is a federal/state subsidized public transportation system which services all of Filer Township. Service includes handicapped and senior citizen transportation, dial-a-ride (door-to-door or demand response) service, bus route in and around Manistee City and worker commuter service from rural parts of the county to employment locations in the Manistee Lake area and for community college students going to West Shore Community College. Manistee County Transportation also provides the promotional services for van and car pooling in the county and works with the Manistee County Road Commission/Michigan Department of Transportation to construct car pool parking lots. HARBOR Manistee Lake is a natural. deep draft shipping port. For Filer Township shipping is important for the importation of coal to Packaging Corporation of America. PCA maintains its own coal docks for this purpose. The potential for shipping related industry, or use of the harbor for shipping, also exists for the former Drop Forge Corporation and the former Great Lakes Chemical Company location. Associated with the county's economic development efforts there has been discussion and study for use of the harbor to ship coal to Manistee by unit train and for tug barge shipping to major coal users along ·the northern Lake Michigan shoreline. Returning tug barges may be able to haul pulpwood or other products for Manistee industries. While current studies show this concept is February 19, 1988 -78- �not yet cost effective, economies may change which will make the idea more attractive in the future. As part of the harbor and lake management, Filer Township participated in the drafting of the Manistee Lake Management Plan. That plan makes specific recommendations far the management and shoreline management of Manistee Lake, and is adopted as part of this plan by this reference. Of particular concern to Filer Township is the standardization of shoreline zoning around Manistee Lake, to define certain industrial areas and to provide for waterfront dependent industries having use of the lake for shipping, cooling water and process water. RAILROAD The Chessie System (formerly Chesapeake and Ohio) Railroad services the industrial section of Filer Township along the Manistee Lake shoreline. The railroad track approaches Manistee from the south, and goes north through Stronach, to Eastlake and around the north end of Manistee Lake before heading back south and dead-ending in Filer Township in PCA's yard. CPCA owns and maintains track farther into their yard and into the PCA factory loading area.) The railroad does not make a complete loop, connecting back with the railroad's approach to Manistee from the south. Railroad/highway crossings in Manistee City have long been an irritant and potential disaster situation for the Manistee Lake area. U.S. 31 in Manistee City is the only road heading north out of the city. It is along this road that the Chessie System not only crosses the highway twice, but maintains a switching yard. Thus, trains are switching by backing across the U.S. 31 highway. The Michigan Department of Transportation Manistee Lake Area Sub-Study Team found that the railroad/highway crossing is the number one problem with transportation in the Manistee Lake area. The study team made two recommendations to resolve the situation. The first is to extend Washington Street north to provide an alternative route out of Manistee City to the north. The second alterna~ive is to propose extending the Chessie System railroad through Filer City and south to meet the main rail line entering Manistee from the south (see map at end of this section). The switching yard would be relocated to that point (just east of the Filer-Stronach Township boundary). This would allow the railroad trac~ around the north side of Manistee Lake to be removed (so no track is found north of Eastlake, and no track is found north of the Big Manistee River Channel that runs between Manistee Lake and Lake Michigan). The advantage to the railroad would be a savings in no longer . having to maintain several bridges crossing the Big Manistee River delta, highway crossings, and the channel swing bridge. Advantage to the community would be the alleviation of the traffic and potential danger associated with the train crossing U.S. 31. Currently, however, Chessie System August 21, 1987 -79- �management is not receptive to the idea, unless the city and/or municipalities involved pay for the entire relocation cost. The potential problem, and concern, for Filer Township is the route of the railroad and grade around the south end of Manistee Lake. Both PCA and Forge Corporation -- as with nearly every major industry around Manistee Lake either . import or export (or both) material by rail. The Chessie System makes connections to most of southern Michigan urban areas, Chicago, Detroit, Appalachian coal fields, and eastern seaboard cities. Au gust 2 1 , 1987 -BO- �CI TY OF MfllllSTf/ \ -. • - ·r:·.., ··....- ~· · • • .i rr, . .• I h~--R--H-+1\Hrlt'-~:'1" • '-"T1""1 Ill ·' { ,.,-,,,.__ ~+mE~-\. '!.. :r;t: '• ~i-,.w,.t- ~ I { \ . QI . ; ,.., t1- r: I ,..... I VI :::, F O X F a r m R o d ) C V ~ C 11.■ II a. ,u :: C. a u Aultcrnate U.S t h C 0 U ',,/Iden to ~ n t \.......,. -81- lac �ca ·J MANis( W:oUNTY ROAD COMMISSIO~ !'\Ct 51 of 1951 Certification Map for Filer Township \ ,i' \ ~~i'l:,lr-~......; .. H~r.: .. I I n "· Ii! - - - - - - - - County tocal/R i I l I I • 1 ·,.·. • ' ,_ · ·--..·-· -~ ,. • ---- - _,' - • ,- ) / . , I / ci - ac '-w11JSOC1'. tt. ~u ,, ADA't.Z ..:..-.. f1: / / I ;~ ~ F Q) <Q ~ J: ,i II C o. _re, .•. 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"" H\ I ~ 0.:, VI :~;. ::; 0 0 0 OAK HILL DETAIL l&I z > 0 t3!.9ST. "' "" '-'-8 0 ~ "' z4 t1 ST."' ► < ~ ..,"' ....., ZS'~St 0 ""o w J . #0 .... C.11 0 2.r.!s,: (,71 AD. LAKE WINNOGENE ION DETAIL State/Federal Highwa ----County Loca Road f f • County Pri mary Road 111111111111 Adjacent Municipali Road Alley or Narrow R.O.W . WILLI! l•9 ~ ""9 .., G.O.OYE ST. FILER CITY DETAIL ~~=~ HILTY -r-:.-~-,...-..,'-""'-_..... _, ST a:, I,\ C) 4l9 WARRENS -83- 198 �( : r \. (. l ROAD SURFACE -1... ,_.. See Lake Winnogene Detail cer-'C.e"C ut· c~"'e "t:J CV -~ ~ Road paved - - - - - gravel Merkey . ~ Snow Trails Q) Drive 0 I-, - - - - - - sand/two track West Red 0 e~ ~ sor I Lane 0 0 3: -.. J 4J Q) -.4 00 <G <'q~ "t:J CV e ~ QGumb~ La.h.e --· la, ----Adamczak Pt! r-- ....-0 -.4 ~"'<, t"ee CV C Rd. -0 -0 W-<.~gene ' Lake Road ::i: I uo ~ I Indian , _!r~l- l_!o~,,,' I. ------ \ Road .. \ lr- C: .~ 1;;- Cl) I --~~ " , . Critter ;,;- -fi-~r 0 ........ tf If -~o-~n:rch ,~ IC,. ' :,0 (I) •' Road • I E. Fox Farm Road I I I I I Fox IP. ex: (/) 0 C I I .... I <( I Q) Q. Q. ":T .... Q) I \ ' ~ ({AK-lng ~ Lake -0 • Q) ................ ' ex: - I ~---• ""•1th --· /",.., ......... ---··-, I I Line Road I- - - - 1®S~le ' ' �ROAD SURFACE I - - - - - - - paved - - - - - • gravel - - - - - - sand/two track ~ \;. ~e W.22nd 14th St, S t , - - - - - -...- - - - - ' \ . I <"<?. ~e W.23rd S t ~ - - - - - - - ~ - - - -.. 15th St. I i:.t I w.l 24tl\ St,\_.__ _ _ _. . ._ _ _ ___ St_ -5::, ~ W, ....., 17th St, II) 18th C St. :::> ... 0 ... 5th ~!St _ _ _ _ _ _. ._ _ _ _St. ___ E. _ 24th I I E. 25th St. g, t E, 26th St, 00 C >( j -'l, , r l , n 11,i Lake II • u ... .... Winn~g 7n 7 Subd1.v1.s1.o ... Cl) C ;j! Oak Hill Detail -----Madison St. Filer City Detail · C ..."' "·~- ~..---.·----~• '0 I,, u .c -g ..-.........!: 0 :, .... C C !:"' • • CII .c Vl • rove Filer I I I I I I I I I Mee St. ... ...l Ave.---~-.---,--..-~-, •~• __._ I I Hilty------1--ir--1 Vl ... C "' I,, t..? �r MANIS._..._,. COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION and MI IGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Average Daily Traffic Count 1970-1981 I I l,300e > I I 10,000 and up I ~----:--~ 5,000 to 10,000 1I . I I -- ... - I-- -I - -- -- .....I I 1,000 to 2,500 I I 500 to 1,000 I l l,350e> I • 0 to 500 I ' No count data available I co °' I 400 • 2,500 to 5,000 - - - - -- - - I I ,300e < Actual count points, with ' I average daily count. "e" means estimate. A 150e 700e :> < 140 / / / I I I ., I ~------·-- ,- -- - ------------·- ---------- - - - ---- --- ... I I I I I I 1_1_15 > ----_:_ --, -------------~~-- - I I 7/, D v- �,.0 Q., ~ "U IV :.: xtenslon Ra 11 road I ~ch yard and sw I Q lJ t -87- �LAND USE ANALYSIS This section of the Filer Township Plan will provide an inventory and analysis of the use of the land, ownership of the land, and division of the land. To do this the treatment of the Land Use Analysis is divided into the following parts: (1) a review of the ownership of land, (2) a review of the division or fractionalization of land including subdivisions and small parcels, (3) the various classifications of the land use, and (4) an analysis of the elements which define the distinct character of various communities in the township. LAND OWNERSHIP Land in Filer Township is predominantly privately owned. Most of the land in the township is owned by private individuals, for home, vacant, farm, or commercial purposes. The second largest landownership group in Filer Township is owned by corporations: Packaging Corporation of America, Manistee Forge Corporation, or Chessie System Railroad. Packaging Corporation of America also has substantial holdings in the southwest quarter of the township and associated with their secondary treatment ponds for the industrial discharge. Other notable landholders in Filer Township include Morton-Norwich International Inc. (brine well operation) and Great Lakes Land Corp. Ca landholding/investment concern>. The third group is Filer Township, with various holdings represented as local government facilities (parks, buildings, recreation, roads, etc.). Most notable in terms of land area is the Magoon Creek Natural Area on the Lake Michigan shoreline. The fo~rth major landholder in the township is the Manistee Public Schools, both for school · facilities and forested land. The former city landfill site is still owned by Manistee City; Manistee County has interest in some lands (via general bonding for financing pollution abatement equipment for Packaging Corporation of America>. In terms of acreage, federal or state ownership of land in Filer Township is insignificant or nil. A map on at the end of this section illustrates the landownership pattern within Filer Township, naming the larger parcel owners. This map also begins to illustrate the pattern of land fractionalization in the township. LAND FRACTIONALIZATION August 21, 1987 -88- �it is in which Fractionalization of land is the manner large acreages vs. small lots; divided into parcels; such as straight edges vs. irregular square vs. long narrow strips; boundaries; and so on. The most dense (small lots) division of land is generally represented by the existence of subdivisions. When a landowner chooses to divide his land into more than four parcels, each 10 acres or smaller in size, within a 10-year' period, a formal plat must be drawn and approved as a subdivision. Other splitting of land is done as dividing property into smaller parcels. A proposed plat (the drawing of lots) is subject to a lengthy review by township, county and state agencies before the land can actually be subdivided. The review and approvals are designed to provide government the opportunity to insure compliance with zoning, that there is adequate drainage, septic facilities, road access, open space, and so on. The map of Subdivisions following this section shades in the areas within Filer Township which have recorded -- approved -- subdivisions. As a generalization, subdivisions tend to cover the largest land areas in the more urban areas of the township: Oak Hill, Filer City, Cherry-Red Apple Roads. There is another concentration of subdivisions along the Lake Michigan shoreline reflecting what was originally resort residential development. Extensive land fractionalization has also taken place ir. the township. The map entitled "Land Fractionalization" shoi,Js the area within Filer where parcel sizes are ten acres or smaller, but not within subdivisions. The areas where land is divided in this manner are commonly found adjacent to subdivisions and along main roads: Oak Hill area; Merkey-Maple Roads area; along Fox Farm, U.S. 31 South, South County Line, Preuss and Indian Trail Hoads. By comparison of the land fractionalization map with the plat map on the previous pagei one can observe that much of the fractionalized divided land is into parcels which are about 10 acres in size. Each parcel often has one home near a public road. The remainder of the parcel lies vacant. This arrangement cre~tes a situation where land which is not near a road is split up into ,d ifferent ownerships. T.his results in land remaining vacant ar.d generally not available for residential development. Small parcels are often not as economically feasib!e for developers to work with, particularly with the development of a subdivision requiring road, drainage, or other development. The result is a lack of "infilling" in areas of the township wherEresidential development is occurring. Homes tend to be built along roads, resulting in a residential land use pattern in strips along both sides of a road, while property behind the homes remains vacant. The residential development then continues to move along ro~d corridors rather than the development filling in behind existing homes: "infilling". . Fil er- Township has more than adequate l .;..nd to ac-ctwHnc,,_, a.te the anticipated growth in the township, and can accommodate the August 21, 1987 -89- �development with little infrastructure development (see discussion earlier in report>. With the anticipated population growth in the township, as little as 20 acres of additional land could be adequate to meet the growth demand with little road construction. However, due to the larger lot pattern (lack of subdividing) and homes on large parcels leaving land behind them vacant as much as 340 acres are needed (just over a half of a square mile) with the accompanying infrastructure costs for that development. For example, it takes a lot more road -- and costs a lot more -- to service 34 homes in a 340 acre area than the same 34 homes on about 20 acres. The same escalated costs exist for other services: school bus, garbage route, utilities, and so on. To address the problem head on would be for the township to enter into a detailed planning process; literally plotting future road development areas to provide access in areas which are failing to infill. A regulatory approach might be to also impose a maximum parcel size in a zoning ordinance i~ residential districts to discourage divided vacant land that results in vacant land not infilled. The township can also, in talking with landowners, discourage the development of just dividing land into large parcels, while promoting development via subdividing. The township may consider speculative construction of a road under the theory that home development will follow along the road. Concern with this approach is that taxes collected on developed land to pay for the speculative development is not seen as a realistic way to recover the investment. The township can also, by policy, refuse to develop roads or allow road development in areas not zoned primarily for residential use. Also the township can agree to road development, (agreeing or not agreeing) to share cost or roads with developers, in areas zoned primarily for industrial, commercial or residential uses . . This policy of road development can be used as a means to encourage development in certain areas of the township. This approach is also not viewed as workable as there is a political fear of sharing costs in one instance and not another. Thus, using road development as a tool is limited to the options of detailed planning of road location, persuasipn with landowners to ~iscourage land development / road development in rural areas versus encourage developme"t in residential and in more dense residential, commercjal and industrial areas, creating a maximum p~rcel size allowable. Filer Township Planning Commission has previously st~ted the objective of keeping residential development at the north end of the township, adjacent to similar development in Manistee City. Allowing development to occur on large parcels will, in part, work counter to that goal as housing will sprawl out over a larger land area. Attemptihg to have residential development fill in areas within the already developed residential area of the township can work to further the goal. A comparison of the map of subdivisions and the map of 12nd fractionalization also illustrates the tendency for land di v isions to be found distributed throughout the township, while August 21, 1987 -90- �subdivisions tend to congregate at the north end of the township. The problem is not that division of land takes place in the south part of the township, but rather that division of land takes place in the north end of the township rather than subdividing or some other form of more dense residential development. LAND USE The map following this section illustrates the location and extent of the various types of land uses in the township. To draw the map, airphotos are used to identify, for example, . a residential area. Then a boundary is drawn around the residential area, thus illustrating the shape and extent of land the residential area occupies. This is then given a classification number -- 113 -- which is similar in function to the Dewey Decimal Classification system used for books in libraries. The classification system is a statewide standardized system. An explanation of the classification numbers used on Filer Township's map is on the page following the map. (Far visual impact~ and to make the map easier to read, one may color the map. A suggested color scheme is residential, yellow; commercial and services, orange; industrial, red; transportation and utilities, black; open and other <parks, cemeteries), purple; agricultural, light green; rangeland, white; for~sted, green; water, blue; wetlands, aqua-blue; barren (beach), flesh.) A discussion on the various land uses in the township follows: Barren: Land in Filer Township which is considered barren land is classified as beach and lakeside bluffs. This land use/cover is only found in Filer Township along the Lake Michigan coastline. Wetland: (611, 612, 622) Wetlands in Filer Township are found in four general circumstances. Wetlands are associated with inland lakes in the \'. / August 21, 1987 -91- �central part of the township and in the southeast corner of the township. Second, wetlands are found as glacial potholes in the south-central and southeast portions of the township. Third, wetlands are associated with drainage into Lake Michigan (along Magoon Creek, etc.). These wetlands are currently under the protection of the Goemaere-Anderson Wetland Protection Act <P.A. 203 of 1979; MCL 281.701 et. sq.). Unti 1 the Michigan Department of Natural Resources inventories the other wetlands, they are not subject to . the Wetland Protection Act. The fourth wetland category found in Filer Township is at the south end of Manistee Lake. Wetlands are highly complex natural systems in the ecological balance of nature. Wetlands provide the most productive a~eas for breeding, nesting and rearing of birds, mammals, fish and reptiles. From that cycle of nature comes the wildlife for enjoyment, hunting, fishing and trapping, which in turn provides an important contribution to the tourist industry . in Michigan. A traditional use of wetlands -- bogs -- is for the production of cash crops such as cranberries, blueberries and timber. (Though not currently found in Filer.) Wetlands play an important role in sediment control and wastewater treatment. Particularly with the wetlands at the south end of Manistee Lake, the wetlands act as a major sediment filter which reduces silt and sand from the Little Manistee River entering Manistee Lake. Also, the Manistee Lake wetlands play. an important role in maintaining -- improving -- the water quality of Manistee Lake. The wetlands provide an "oxygen factory" which replaces oxygen in the lake used in the process of man-made material decaying on the lake bottom. The wetland also provides a natural system which uses -- thus removes -- nutrients from the lake water. This function of wetlands . is particularly critical when adjacent to the highly industrialized and slab-wood loaded Manistee Lake bottom. Protection of the wetlands is an important aspect of the Manistee Lake Management Plan of 1982, adooted ~s part of this plan by this reference. All wetlands, regardless of location in Filer Township 1 provide the above positive attributes. Also, wetlands provide~ storage, or buffer, for floodwater and other water runoff. A wetland area is able to absorb large quantities of water, in effect storing the water, and letting it drain slowly rather than having water draining all at once, resulting in floods or erosion from runoff. ( 52, August 21, 54 > 1987 -92- �Water bodies in Filer Township include inland lakes, streams and Lake Michigan, all discussed in the natural features section of this plan. Forested: (400 - 499) As shown with the small land use/cover map, right, forest cover ldnd is the dominant land use in Filer Township. Forest areas, along with the rangeland category, illustrate the undeveloped area of the township. The two maps, together, show areas of the township which have not seen residential, commercial, industrial, etc. development. It illustrates a lack of development in the south part of the township, but it also shows landlocked areas of the north end of the township which have not developed -- infilled. Further discussion on forestry issues are found · in the natural features section of this plan. Rangeland: (31, 32) Rangeland on the map refers to open fields of grass (31) and to grassy fields with shrubs (32). Agricultural: <21,22,24) Land actually used for agricultural purposes in Filer Township tends to be in the south ;::i~::. . _:. ... -~~-~ ·.-..~ . .• . . • . ~~., ~;__;'. 2~ and southeast portions of Filer. Relatively little land in the township is used in a manner that ; ., . ... 11· ... ."" ' I' ' ~·"";. • . ~ allows it to be classified as agricultural. A comparison of the agricultural map with the soils map ._ 'ls· ' and the wetlands land use/cover map _.".. ·'_Q illustrate a relatively high correlation between better soils, wetlands, and agricultural activity. Further discussion an agricultural activity can be found in the natural features section of this plan. i"? .L _:i-c:=-'~ /,di~:_ ;. ~\-·\l ' '../:· ._;_ /2·\.· r· ~-,·r_:·,, .. - '. · : I ., August 21, 1987 -93- �... \ Open and Other-: (193, 194) The land use category "open and other" in Filer Township includes two categories; outdoor recreation (193) such as parks, golf courses, track; and cemeteries (194). With the scale map used in this report, only the Fox Hills Golf Course, Reitz Park (actually in the city), the Manistee Catholic Central playing field, Trinity Lutheran and Mount Carmel Cemeteries are shown. Transportation and Utilities: (1431,146) Land used for transportation includes roads, parking lots, port/dock facilities, railroads and J:: ~, so on. Land used for utilities .. includes, for Filer Township, water treatment plants. Of particular note is the secondary treatment ponds operated by Packaging Corporation of America just to the southwest of Filer City. /J • It • \ I Indu=trial: (13,1319,1321,1336) The predominance of industrial activity in Filer Township is found along the Manistee Lake shoreline. On Manistee Lake industry has access to shipping, rail, and class A road modes of transportation. The map on the right side of this page illustrates the geographic location of industrial land uses. Furt~er discussion on in the economic section of this plan. CommPrrial and Services: (12,12~,126) With few exceptions, commercial activity in Filer Township is along the U.S. 31 South corridor. The few e x ceptions which do exist are spots within the more densely developed residential areas of the township-Oa~ Hill and Filer City areas. Further ~iscussion on commercial and services can be found in the economic section of this plan . 1987 -94- is found �Residential: (112,113) The map, right, illustrat~s the distribution of residential land uses in Filer Township. Homes tend to concentrate in the two older neighborhoods (Oak Hill and Filer City) where public water is available; along the Lake Michigan shoreline; and in lineal patterns along paved county roads. There is also a notable concentration of homes along South County Line Road just east of Maple Road. For the purposes of drawing the residential land use in map form, only those residential areas which are larger than 2 1/2 to 5 acres in size and with a density of three homes per 2 1/2 to 5 acres are shown. Thus a single home (farm homestead, for example) will ·not be classified within the residential land use. The distribution of the residential land use also illustrates the areas of the township which are subdivided versus those areas which are divided into parcels and result in homes along existing county roads. Despite the previous township planning goal to retain dense residential development to the north part · of the township, the land use map shows residential development along roads has taken place south of the residential zone district. This is particularly evident along Maple Road, U.S. 31 South and South County Line Road. COMMUNITY CHARACTER This part of the Land Use Analysis is an attempt to characterize the various neighborhoods, or groups of neighborhoods, as distinct entities. The purpose is to define various areas of the township which share common attributes. The attributes reviewed are physical, environmental, aesthetic and socio-psychological. The members of the Filer Township Planning Commission independently reviewed various areas of the township. By using their personal knowledge they were able to go down a checklist to use a quick phrase to characterize a particular community in the township. Staff at the Manistee County Planning Departm~nt reviewed each township planning commission member's response in order to compile the responses into one set of characterizations for each neighborhood. The Filer Township Planning Commission then reviewed the compiled responses, editing and modifying them according to the consensus of the •~roup. The Township Pl 2nni ng Cammi ssi on -:11 so defined the geographic boundaries nf each area, as shown on the map on the next page. Community characteristics which are common to each of t~e neighborhoods in the township are as follows: August 2 l 1 1987 -95- �All neighborhoods have the following characteristics: A high proportion of homes/businesses occupied by their owners, relatively few renters or lessors. Single family homes dominate. Relatively few fences around yards or lots. A small number ("some") hedges along lot or yard borders. Traffic pattern -- circul.at'ion by automobile is common. Color and texture of buildings such as siding, roofing, etc. does not follow any uniform pattern. There are no areas of the township where there is a theme to the exterior design of buildings. There is an overall socio-psychological home ownership pride that results in home and yard care. Mobility/access, consumption/shopping, security/safety, and employment opportunities are the same throughout the township. Characteristics which are representative of Filer City are: The area is a residential, commercial mix. The proximity of industrial activity to the neighborhood creates the image that the residential area also has an industrial mix. Home prices are considered to be in the low to medium range. _ A relatively high density of homes -- small lots characteristic of an old subdivision. With small lots, there is a question about how much privacy exists from yard to yard, house to house. The neighborhood is the oldest settled portion of the township. Buildings are generally two floor (with the second most frequent being one floor). Hames and accessory buildings occupy most of the land area on the ~espective parcel of land. Little open space, with few empty lots. A large volume of traffic notably trucks-traverse through the area. The landscape is characterized by square city block pattern with alleyways. The area is flc:lt. The linkage between buildings and uses, if a:-iy, is the close proximity to each other. The area has sidewalks, accommodating the pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Air and water quality is "poor" to "good to fair" dependent on w~ather and wind direction vis-a-vis adjacent industrial activity and other industries along the Manistee Lake shoreline. Au.gust 21, 1987 -96- �There are no, or poor, aesthetic visual attractions in the neighborhood. Odors, smoke and noise are frequent problems in terms of volume, pitch and frequency associated with the adjacent industrial activity and heavy traffic. There are few signs, with little or no perceived problem from signage. There are no scenic roads. Recreational experiences in the neighborhood are ''fair" particularly with the Filer City pool and neighborhood park. There is little contemporary neighborhood cohesion <local nationalism) as current residents tend toward individualism. However, many people in the township and county identify with Filer City, indicating they are from there. Characteristics which are representative of Oak Hill are: The area is residential, with an old/former commercial mixed in. Home prices are considered to be in the medium range. A relatively high density of homes small lots characteristic of an old subdivision. With small lots, there is a question about how much privacy exists from house to house, but with placement of auto garages there is the feeling privacy does exist from yard to yard. The neighborhood has some historic value, particularly with the Filer mansion and its associated buildings. Buildings are generally one floor ranch style. Many appear to be constructed in the 1950's. Homes and accessory buildings occupy most of the land area on the respective parcel of land. Little open space, with few empty lots, exists in the center portion of the subdivision, but there are vacant lots and fields at the west edge of Oak Hill. . A large volume of traffic notably trucks-traverse through the area an two county primary roads. County local roads tend to experience lower volumes of heavy tr~ffic. The landscape is characterized by square city block pattern. The area is flat. The linkages between buildings and uses is the close proximity to each other, reinforced by the city block street patterns. The area has sidewalks, the accommodating pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Air and water quality is ttgoad to fair'' dependent on weather and wind direction vis-a-vis industries August 21, 1987 -97- �along the Manis.tee Lake shoreline. Better air quality may be perceived to exist here (in comparison to Filer City) because there is no immediately adjacent industry. There is an aesthetic view across Manistee Lake. Odors, smoke and noise are problems in terms of volume, pitch and frequency but not as frequently as in Filer City -- associated with the lakeside industrial activity and heavy traffic. There are few signs, with little or no perceived problem from signage. There are no scenic roads. Recreational experiences in the neighborhood are "okay" with use of Manistee City's Reitz ' s Park, Oak Hill Improvement Association neighborhood park and Maywood ballfield. There is little contemporary neighborhood cohesion (local nationalism> as current residents tend toward individualism. The area used to be cohesive, reflected by the former existence of the Oak Hill Improvement Association. Characteristics which are representative of the U.S. 31 South area: The area is mainly a commercial development mix. Land prices are high as a result of commercial development. Only two homes exist between Twenty-Eighth Street and the City limits. absentee corporation of local Ownership is business. The neighborhood is a commercial strip development along a federal highway. Buildings are generally one floor. A lot of open space, particularly on land behind the developed commercial strip along U.S. 31 South. A large volume of traffic traverses through the area on the major . north-south federal highway . The landscape is characterized by lineal development along the highway. The area is hilly, sometimes requiring fill to create flat building sites at highway grade. The linkages between buildings and uses, if any, are poor, requiring too many drives onto the highway, and independent parking lots. The area does not have sidewalks, so there is no accommodation for pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Air and water qua.lity is "good". There are no, or poor aesthetic visual attractions in the neighborhood, but there is one view from the Cypress Plaza toward Manistee City. August 21, 1987 -98- �Noise is a frequent problem in terms of volume, pitch and frequency associated with the adjacent highway. possible perceived There are many signs, with a depreciation of the quality of the area. Signage is especially bad at night with glare and lighting. There are no scenic roads. Recreational experiences in the neighborhood do not exist. There is no contemporary neighborhood cohesion (local nationalism>. Characteristics which are representative of Lake Michigan shoreline area are: The area is residential. Originally started as a summer resort area, but has evolved into yearround residence for retirees and working residents. Home prices are considered to be in the high range. A relatively medium density of homes -- l c1.rge subdivision lots on or near Lake Michigan. Privacy exists from yard to yard and house to house with large lots, open space and tree buffering. Buildings are generally two floor (with the second most frequent being one floor). Most homes are custom built to homeowner's or architect's plans, resulting in a variety and some unique designs. Homes and accessory buildings occupy a small portion of the land area on the respective parcel of land. A lot of open space, with regular empty lots, or homeowners owning more than one lot. A small volume of traffic as the roads are not through routes. There is a perception of a problem with speeding cars. The landscape is ~haracterized by rural open 5pace attributes (fields, woods) and Lake Michigan shoreline. The area is gently rolling. The linkages between buildings and uses underline a low-key character. Homes are designed to blend with the landscape. The area does not have sidewalks, so pedestrian and bicycle traffic use the roadway. Air and water quality is "good". There is the aesthetic views of Lake Michigan, fall color, wildlife in the neighborhood. Odors, smoke and noise are infrequent problems in terms of volume, pitch and frequency. If the problem exists, it is associated with motorbikes and snowmobiles. August 21, 1987 -99- �\~> There are few signs, with little or no perceived problem from signage. Red Apple Road between Fox Farm and Magoon Creek Natural Area Entrance considered scenic. Recreational experiences in the neighborhood are "good" particularly with Lake Michigan beach, Sundling Park, Magoon Cree~ Natural Area and the Lakeland Association and Red Apple Beach Association's lake access. There is neighborhood cohesion (local nationalism) reflected by the existence of th~ Red Apple Beach Association and Lakeland Association property owner's groups. The neighborhood is relatively new, with most residents choosing to live there. Characteristics which are representative of Cherry-Red Apple Road area are: The area is residential. Home prices are considered to be in the medium to high range. A medium density of homes. Privacy exists from yard to yard, house to house. The neighborhood is a relatively new portion of the township. Buildings are generally one floor ranch style, usually standard designed units. A lot of open ?pace, with vacant land to the rear of many homes. A moderate volume of traffic traverses through or to the area. The landscape is characterized by square rural section line, 1/8 line, 1J16 line road pattern. The area is flat. The linkages between buildings and uses is the proximity along existing ~oads. Pedestrian and bicycle traffic use the county roads. Air and water qual.i t y is "gcod". Aesthetic vis~al attractions include open sp~ce, fall color, wildlife. Noise is a problem in terms of volume associated with traffic, motorbikes and snowmobiles. There are few signs, with little or no perceived problem from signage. There are no scenic roads. Recreational experiences in the neighborhood are "poor" to "fair". Open space provides some, but a neighborhood park does not exjst in this area. There is little neighborhood cohesion (local nati anal ism). Characteristics which are representative of Centr2.l Maple Road corridor area are: August 21, 1987 -100- �The area is residential. Home prices are considered to be in the medium range. A medium to low density of homes on small parcels and on acreages. Privacy exists from yard to yard, due to relatively larger sizes of , homes or adjacent to a large amount of open space or inland la k e. Buildings are generally one or two floor. Homes and accessory buildings occupy a small proportion of the land area on the respective parcel of 1 and. A lot of open space, with vacant land to the rear of homes. A large volume of traffic traverses through the two main north-south arteries and Merkey Road. The landscape is characterized by an irregular road pattern, with two significant north-south arteries. The area is gently rolling to flat. The linkages between buildings and uses, if any, is the proximity to a common feature, such as an inland lake or are lineal along a road. The area does not have s~dewalks to accommodate pedestrian or bicycle traffic. Air and water quality is "good". There are no, or poor, aesthetic visual attractions in the neighborhood. Odors, smoke and noise are frequent problems in terms of volume, pitch and frequency associated with the adjacent industrial activity and heavy traffic. There are few signs, with little or no perceived problem from signage. There are no scenic roads. Recreational experiences in the neighborhood are "fair" with availability of open space and inland lakes (Canfield) but no formal recreation sites exist. There is little neighborhood (local cohesion nationalism>. Characteristics which are representative of the Agricultural ar-ea are: with some The area is dominantly residential, agr-icultural mix. Home prices are consider-ed to be in the medium range. homes an small to large A- very low density of acreages. A lot of privacy exists with the large acr-eages available. Buildings ar-e generally two floor wood frame. August 21, 1987 -101- �small Homes and accessory buildings occupy a amount of the land area on the respective parcel of land. A lot of open space, with wood lots, wetlands, rangeland and cultivated fields. A moderate volume of traffic traverses through the area, with heavy traffi~ on two north-south arteries. The landscape is characterized by square sectionline block patterns. The area is flat to gently rolling. Air and water quality is "good". Aesthetic views include the Udell Hills from Linke Road and of the pasture lands. There are few signs, with little or no perceived problem from signage. There are no scenic roads. There is little contemporary neighborhood cohesion (local nationalism). Characteristics which are representative of the Forest area are: The area is dominantly forest cover with little or no residential development. Open space -- woods -- dominate, with little or no development. Roads are non-existent, private, or unimproved primitive trails. There are no signs. Air and water quality is "good". Characteristics which are representative of the Industry area are: The area is dominantly industrial. Little open space exists by the lake, with fields surrounding the facilities southwest of Filer City. No residences exist in the area. \,.__./ Th~ nine distinct neighb0rhoods described above each have unique characteristics. Those characteristics nelp define the different areas of the township for purposes of introducing public programs to enhance the positive characteristics and to mitigate what may be seen as undesirable characteristics. For example, concerning the residential districts, there are five neighborhoods in the township. For purposes of zoning regulation, however, the five neighborhoods can be combined into two zoning districts: a high density residential area that includes Oak Hill and Filer City. This is because both these areas have many characteristics in common: older subdivisions; smaller lots; not a lot of open space; road and sidewalk circulation of traffic; commercial/industrial mix; large volume of traffic including trucks; noise, smoke, odors, air and water quality is poorer than other residential areas due to the August 21, 1987 -102- �proximity of industrial activity. The assessment of community character supports the decision to treat both the neighborhoods as one zoning district in addition to existing infrastructure (water system>, and other factors outlined in other parts of the plan. Likewise, the remaining three residential neighborhoods <Lake Michigan shore, Cherry-Red Apple Roads, Central Maple Road corridor> also share common characteristics that support its treatment as a medium density zoning district. The community characteristics, along with land use mapping, natural features information, etc. can be used to identify and commercial, industrial, residential and agricultural, forestry zones in Filer Township. August 21, 1987 -103- �FILER TOWNSHIP PARCEL OWNERSHIP Source: Rockford Map Publishers Inc., Plat Book for MaJ?.istee County ~ ~ 'V ., !'i-ir,,_L.:.ll.:~:i-t-7"-1b-'17':':"l-_.__~~~~~~~+.'l--".!~...._...........,i,c,-~:"!'T:"t.~§ ,., ~, 2 . ·. ,,..h,.• .;;_.11--:--'-ri~'O-t.:PT;;-",::J.;:,=::.::r.'."1'1:r.c:;;.;r.---- *'' ..•.,• -. ;..-;;, # ....... '"'~,.,.,.... ~ , .~~. l~~- ~ • • ,,,._;, ('..!..!" ,.• i!,, I••~"':/ . • ',•11,1-1 2000W "' 0 r--i:::=~~~t't"T~~"TT""ri"-:-"""."lt~~- 8 . ••/ IOOOW 00 �(ti) 1) C'J) FILER TOWNSHIP W':'dsall Village llECORDED SUBDIVISIONS H. W. Harsh Addition to Oak Hill chard Linke Subdivision Addition #2 22 23 .... 0 V, I 1J )4 ' i 15 33 5 i 2' 4 3 25 .1) ~ 31 Rockie Valley Plat 2 of Oak Hill �(..,..,~ ( LAND FRACTIONALIZATION Shaded areas are part of Filer Township which are: •Not subdivided, but ·Approximately 10 acre parcels or smaller .....I 0 °' I ~ )4 5 4 31 ~ ~ 3 2 �FILER TOWNSHIP LAND USE/COVER MAP summer 1981 (see key on adjoining page) .- N a, -: M -. m_ M ~ ..:I-- I.../) r -107- -..... �Filer Township Land Use/Cover Map Key URBAN 112 residential multi family low-rise 113 residential single family and duplexes 12 commercial and services 122 commercial and services, shopping center and malls 126 commercial and services, institutional 13 industrial 131 industrial, primary metal production 1319 industrial, primary metal production, forging 1321 industrial, inorganic and organic chemicals 1336 industrial, primary wood processing, paperboard mill 1431 transportation, water, port/dock facilities 146 utilities 193 open and other, outdoor recreation 194 open and other, cemeteries AGRICULTURAL 21 cropland 22 orchard 24 pasture RANGELAND 31 32 herbaceous · grass field shrub, field with woody plants FORESTED 411 412 413 421 423 deciduous, northern hardwood deciduous, central hardwood deciduous, aspen/white birch association coniferous, pine coniferous, lowland conifer WATER 1 ake great lake 52 54 WETLAND 611 forested, wooded (20+ feet tall trees) 612 forested, shrub/scrub 622 _ non-forested, emerg~nt (most plants waterlevel) growing above BARREN 721 beach, sand This classification system is the same system used state-wide in Michigan by the Michigan Natural Resources Inventory System, Land Use/Cover Classification System. AL1gust 21 , 1987 -108- �l FILER TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY CHARACTER l \. ·_. , MAP OF NEIGHBORHOODS U.S.-31 CoJUudo~ Oa.k. H-Ul. CheNLyRe.d ' App~ Roa.d La.k.e. M-<.c.fuga.n Sho~e.- Ag tuc.uliuJr.al )4 line.ll ~ Fo~Ui.t Manistee County Planning Commission Sept. 1985 5 L 4 3 -109- 2 ------ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -~ �GOALS, OBJECTIVES, ACTIO~ PLAN The main function of this document is to plan for the future of Filer Township. Planning for the future includes the total scope of township services and capital improvements done in the township. Thus, planning includes road construction; water system construction; maintenance and construction of public buildings; sidewalk construction; park improvement and construction; economic development, including tax incentive programs, bonding, etc.; and development of the land so there are coordinated areas of residential expansion, preservation of open space, environmental protection and areas for intense development, such as commercial and industrial. The planning for the future for Filer Township should take into account the anticipated population growth, economic growth, natural resources and geography of the township. This section of the Filer Township Comprehensive Plan is to present statements and principals for the planned development of Filer. This section of the plan is also likely to be the more frequently amended and updated portion of the plan. The Filer Township Planning Commission should, every three to five years, carefully review this document to make sure it is still up-to-date. Every time a zoning ordinance amendment is proposed, the Planning Commission should first review the proposed zoning amendment against the plan to insure that it complies, or that this plan be updated first. Finally, the Filer Township Planning Commission should coordinate this plan with the Manistee County Comprehensive Plans to insure neither contradict one another. The statements for planning in Filer Township are given in three forms, or three levels. First is the statement of a "goal". , A goal means a general description of an ideal condition or situation. · The purpose of a goal is to provide direction. It may, admittedly, not be obtainable. The second is the statement of an "objective". An objective i .s an a.chievc1.ble point in the general direction of a goal. Its achievement marks progress toward the goal. The third is the statement of "strategy". A strategy means the township ' s policy, planned action, or directive, which is designed ta achieve an objective. A simplified . example of this, at a . personal level, might be to have the goal of always owning a new car without debt. The objective is to buy a car every three years. The strategy is to place S333.33 in a savings account every month and not use the savings ac c ount e x cept to buy the new car. In an attempt to identify goals and objectives for this plan, the following two methods were used. The Filer Township August 21, 1987 -110- �t ) Planning Commission established some general service statements which were used to develop the map on the next page: "Existing Service Areas of the Township". The statements are to reflect areas where public water and sidewalks are to be provided, where paved roads are, areas for 10 minute fire department response time, areas where neighborhood parks are within a half mile from residential areas, and where parks are _ within one mile from residential areas. The next map shows those areas of Filer Township where the above services should be available. That map, ''Planned Service Areas", is created by the Filer Township Planning Commission to define what levels of service will be provided (objective) to certain areas of the township. The following map, ''Deficiencies in Planned Service Areas", is a map that shows which areas ~f Filer Township have service deficiencies according to the above standards. The overall goal of _ the Filer Township Comprehensive Plan is to have preservation of the attributes which comprise the high quality of life in Filer Township, while at the same time accommodating population, commercial and industrial growth. An objective is that commercial, industrial and residential areas of Filer Township be consolidated in area so that the township can benefit from lower costs by only providing urban level services to those selected areas of the township, rather than bearing the high cost of . providing the urban services throughout the township. The Planned Service Areas ~ap is Filer Township Planning Commission's attempt to show which areas of the township will receive what levels of service. The remainder of this plan will, by general topic, introduce goals, objectives and strategies which comprise the township ' s future plan. August 21, 1987 -111- �EXISTING SERVICE AREAS OF FILER TOWNSHIP -......-... Public Water and Sidewalks Paved Roads 10 Minute Fire Response Limit ---s .,,- -- Minute Fire Response Limit j Mile Radius Around a Park .._ 1 Mile Radius Around a Park -- ~- •• . ,." •• • • • . .' I / r ll 34 / / I •• • ·•. • •• 31 '1$ ... •• •• •• ···.J I 1.•• -112- ... . , •• I _ •• ..•• . •• • •• •• . �FILER TOWNSHIP PLANNED SERVICE AREAS riiinil Level I: All paved roads, sidewalks, streetlights at each corner, public: water, 5 minute fire response, parks within~ mile, solid waste pickup llOfllll II: Paved roads, frontage [IIl] Level within l mile, 10 minute fire D Level III: Only primary roads paved, 15 minute fi r e response, no new road development, solid waste pickup. . I I - \l't;lr ~~ L I I \ l.--1• I I I' I 1, I J I ' 1 I I ' J r/ / J/, I ~ I" . v---a. I I: l 23 ~ iii. -- t"j : I j ~ ~ ~ )4 ...,,. . ; ( I - i -- -" . l '- l;:;:j i- ! : r· ,,, I 3) ~- ! I I I I I I . I I I I -113- ' 11 I 31 I \ ! I ''-- r / i L1 ' )j ~ ~~\ : I ID I 2S ' ~ ' \ •• ~ ----- \ 11 'jj i 28 .~ ! i ' j t!i. "t i ; \,, 7J iJ l 1 l.~ ·tt I 11t2· . ll I ' i ..."' i"'!~" : lllM • ·• I - ll ~ I , ~ :J I I , tj I i - I I I ' ' to land, infrequent streetlights, parks response, solid waste pickup. ' l I '· �DEFICIENCIES IN PLANNED SERVICE AREAS - Area Needs Improved (Shorter Time) Fire Response [[fl Area Needs Additional Neighborhood Park fl(ff§ Area Needs Road Upgraded to Pavement Area Needs Extension of Public Water and Sewer -114- �LAND USE DEVELOPMENT GOAL: To preserve the attributes which comprise the high quality of life in Filer Township, while at the same time accommodating population, commercial and industrial growth. OBJECTIVE: That commercial, industrial and residential areas of the township be consolidated in defined areas to avoid higher casts of providing services to sprawled development. OBJECTIVE: To maintain the township ' s population center, residential development at the north end of the township and along Manistee Lake adjacent to similar development in Manistee City, Filer City and Oak Hill. OBJECTIVE: To use development of roads by the township as a tool to direct land use development in Filer Township. OBJECTIVE: To work with land developers to persuade them to develop in areas designated residential and to discourage development in rural areas. OBJECTIVES: To develop Filer Township according to a land use plan shown on the next page: August 21., 1987 -- 115- �fl~ER TOWNSHIP LAND USE PLAN MAP ' ·:: 1986 ! . . ..i .. ,, ,i , I' ,, . i .. I ;! . . , : , .,. • • . , ,I COMMERCIAL Re id ti a 1 Indus tr'.. C 0 ' ·'4-,J - . ·- 'ti Lakesh envir Agricultu 25 3j ( ./) Forest i C cu \,_. I- Agricultural l3 36 Residentia Forest 5 4 3 -116- 2 �STRATEGIES: 1. The area of Filer City and Oak Hill should receive urban residential designation and be zoned for dense residential development <residential and some commercial uses): because the area is dominantly residential land uses already. because the area is dominantly small parcels and/or subdivided. because the area is characterized as two similar neighborhoods, Filer City and Oak Hill, with a similar community character. because the area has been historically densely settled. because the area is in a single watershed which drains toward Manistee Lake so industrial effluent does not move into residential areas. because the area already has a high density of housing. because the area is condensed in a small defined area. because the area has a sidewalk network in place. because the area has a water system in place. because the area is adequately service by public buildings and parks. because the area has a primary and local county r oad network in urban block pattern. because the area is adjacent to industrial and commercial areas of activity. 2. The area from Lake Michigan to U.S. 31 South along the north part of Filer Township (Red Apple, Cherry, Maple, Canfield Lake, Merkey areas> _should be designated residential on the Land Use Plan map and zoned for larger-lot residential development: because the area has residential development started in the area coupled with vacant land that can be used for further development. because the area is a mix of newer subdivisions and unsubdivided parcels. because the area has potential for further development by "infilling". because the area is confined to the northern portion of the township (with the exception of Lake Michigan shoreline development). because the area is characteri~ed as three s i milar neighborhoods, Lake Michigan shoreline, Cherry-Red Apple Roads, central Maple Road corridor, with c<. similar community character. because the area has seen a recent building boom for residences. because the dominant soil type in the area lends itself to on-site residential sewage disposal. August 2 1, 1987 -117- �I becaus~ separate resort-type areas are not likely to develop along the Lake Michigan shoreline. because the areas already have a relatively high density of housing. because the area is adequately serviced by schools; electric, phone utilities; postal service and parts by natural gas and cable television. because most of the area is adequately serviced by public buildings and parks. because most of the area has county or private roads. The areas along Mapl~ Street and U.S. 31 South between Preuss and Fox Farm Roads be designated as transition areas to be zoned Agricultural or Resideritial, as appropriate: because both areas have developed into stripdevelopment residences and have subdivisions and small parcels. because the Maple Road area and part of U.S. 31 South area is recognized as part of the Central Maple Road corridor while the other part is within the Agricultural neighborhood. because historically both areas have been in use for forestry and farming. because most of the area has soil types which lend themselves to on-site residential sewage disposal but also portions have heavier soils likely to present an-site sewage disposal problems and better suited for agricultural uses and forestry growth. bec~.use the area is developing a r-elatively high density of housing. because the area is adequately serviced by schools; electric, phone utilities; postal service. The areas along Manistee Lake in the Filer City area should receive heavy industrial designation and be zoned Lakefront Industrial. because the area is classified as industrial land uses already. because the industrial area is a distinct community with its own character. because the area has historically been used for industrial purposes. because the area is in a single watershRd which drains into Manistee Lake r-ather than intc nearby residential areas. because the area is adequately serviced bv electric, phone and gas utilities. because the area is serviced by county primar y class-A roads, railroad and shippinc transportatio~ systems. 3. 4. August ..., 1 ..:.... .I. ' 1987 -118- �importance to the county's the area's because of economic base. because the designation complies with and implements the Manistee Lake Management Plan. The area just south of Oak Hill and west of Filer City should receive a light industrial designation and be zoned for the same: because the area is par·t1y L1sed for indust,--ial pollution treatment facilities and has available vacant land. because the area is characterized as an indust,--ial neighborhood wit~ a corresponding community character. because the area does not have any commercial or residential land uses within its boundaries. because the area has Rubicon sandy soils which provide positive characteristics for major development. because the Manistee County area seeks increased employment opportunities for economic development. because the area is close to existing or has availability to electric, gas, phone utilities. because the area is close to the existing service area for public water. The area alond U.S. 31 South near Oak Hill should be designated commercial and be zoned for the same: because the area is dominantly commercial land uses already. because the area ha.s small parcels or is subdivided and vacant areas for further has development. because the area is adequately serviced by electric, phone, gas utilities; postal service; cable television. because the ar~a has or is close to a public water system. because the area is contiguous to a highway. because commercial development is an import 2.nt aspect of economic develop!Tlent for the count y a.rea. The south end of Manistee la k e should be designated wetland and so zoned: because the area is an e xi sting wetland. because soils in the area are indicati v e of wetland and generally preclude development. because of the importance of wetlands protection. because the designation complies with and implements the:i Manistee l_ake Management Pl an. The major portions of southern Filer Township should be designated as agricultural and should be zone~ 5. 6. 7. 8. August ~ 1, l 987 -119- �. ~ u 9. 10. August 21 , residential, larger agricultural (farming, woodlots, parcel size>: because the area has sparse residential uses, open field, agricultural, woodlands, wetlands, land uses already. because the area has a larger proportion of larger parcel sizes. a because the area is · characterized as neighborhood with a similar community c h aracter. because the area is dominantly within the township's "level III" service area. because the area is bisected by end moraines-type soils; relatively flat sandy, loamy sand and clay loam soil types. because significant areas within the designation which are suspected not to be acceptable for onsite sewage disposal systems. because significant areas of the designation are locally exceptional farmlands. because part of the area is serviced by a county agricultural drain. because there are areas of the designation which are nationally prime and regionally important timberlands. The area by King Lake and between Red Apple, County Line and Maple Roads should be designated forestry and should be zoned forestry (forest, residential, large parcel/open space>: · because the area is dominantly woodland land uses already. because the area has a larger proportion of larger parcel sizes. because the area is characterized as a neighborhood with a similar community character. because the area is dominantly within the township's "level III" service area. because there are areas within the designation which are suspected not to be acceptable for onsite sewage dispo~al systems. The area of the Lake Michigan shoreline near Magoon Creek should be designated: because of the same reasons given iG number 7 1 above. the existence of because of the Maqoon Cr-eel : Natur-al Area. because of the designation of the area in the Manistee Special and Unique Envi ronn1ent County Land Use P l an. 1987 -120 - �TRANSPORTATION GOAL: I '-- \.... ,• To provide safe automobile transportation through the township with the miles of roads in existence in proportion to development so roads are not built where development will not occur and road construction resources are concentrated only in populated areas. OBJECTIVE: Establishment of speed controls and enforcement of same should be done in residential areas. STRATEGY: The Filer Township Board should work with the Road Commission and Michi~an State Police Traffic and Safety Division to identify problem locations and to take corrective measures in those areas. separate pedestrian traffic by STRATEGY: To sidewalks in southwest Oak Hill, construction of and between Oak Hill Lake Winnogene Subdivision and Filer City. STRATEGY: Start work on plans for bike path routes in conjunction with the Manistee County Road Commission for (in priority) a bike path from Filer City Pool to Oak Hill Improvement Association Park; a bike path from Oak Hill Improvement Association Park to northwest part of the township; a bike path from northwest part of the township to Magoon Creek. OBJECTIVE: Main arteries maintained by the township should run on a north-south axis for through traffic, while east-west roads be maintained as local roads which discourage traffic through residential areas. STRATEGY: Designate U.S. 31 South, Maple Street, Filer City Road and Nelson Street as major through routes in Filer Township, and maintain a program of maintenance . and reconstruction on those routes as class-~ primary routes via coordination with the Manistee County Road Commission and Michiga~ Department of Highways. STRATEGY: Desi gr.ate onl v Merkey Road and Twenty-First and Twenty-Eighth Streets as prim2ry e~st-west routes with the same maintenance programs as primary north-south routes. STRATEGY: All 7ther roads should be des1gn~d and routed to b~ secondary feeders ~r locaJ neighbarhoo(1 str-ee~s; laid 01.,t, designed, with ~ul-de-sacs, curves, stop signs so they are net through r □ ut~s, and in effect discourage traffic traveling through a~ area. the tm..:nsh i p · s nBJECTIVE: All roads should be paved in service level areas I and I I . STRATEGY: Pave Adamcza~ Road, Yoder ~rive , Cherry Road (south end), Critter Trai I, Ir,di a.n Tr.:.i l (east end) Maywood Street and connectors, Red Apple August 2 l., 1987 -121- �Road (between Ramona and Maple>, Anthony Road. If the road is not a county road, paving should be financed by means of a loan from the township to be repaid, with interest, through a special assessment on property fronting on the road. STRATEGY: To construct new roads in areas of development within residential, commercial and light industrial areas t~ entice and encourage development and subdivisions. STRATEGY: To construct an alternate route for truck traffic to replace use of Twenty-First and TwentyEighth Streets to go from U.S. 31 ta the Manistee Lake area industrial district. OBJECTIVE: To reduce fire department response time to the Red Apple area north of Magoon Creek. STRATEGY: Improve access from the Oak Hill fire station to the Red Apple Subdivision area. OBJECTIVE: Use construction of roads as a tool to direct land use in Filer Township. STRATEGY: Develop new local roads, and upgrade local roads only in areas designated industrial, commercial, and residential (level I and level I I service areas) by this plan. August. :'. l , l 987 -122- �·~ ~~ RECREATION GOAL: • To have equitable distribution of park facilitjes that serve all residential areas and to provide the township with a variety of park facilities. OBJECTIVE: To have at least one park within 1/2 mile of all residences in the "level I" service area of the township. STRATEGY: Maintain and improve existing parks in Oak Hill and Filer City. STRATEGY: Replace equipment, repair- tennis court, Hi 11 Improvement landscaping at the Oak Association Park. OBJECTIVE: To have at least one park within one mile of all residences in the "level II" service area of the township. STRATEGY: Maintain and improve all existing parks in the township. STRATEGY: Obtain land (set aside in a new subdivision, etc.> in the northwest portion (Cherry, Merkey, Wildwood, Red Apple Roads) of the township for construction of a neighborhood park/playground/ballfield. STRATEGY: Enter into an agreement, or land exchange, or use permit with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources so Filer Township can develop the Canfield Lake access site into a beach and neighborhood playground. OBJECTIVE: To tie the township park system together with a network of non-motorized transportation facilities. STRATEGY: Start work on plans for bike path routes, in conjunction with the Manistee County Road Commission, for (in priority) a bike path from the Filer City Pool to the Oak Hill Improvement Association Park; a bike path from the Oak Hill Improvement Association Park to the northwest portion (future park) of the township; a bike path from the northwe~t portion of the township to Magoon Creek Natural Area. Aug•.,st ...... ....:. J , 1987 -123- �• • INFRASTRUCTURE (Water System, County Drains, Utilities, Schools, Public Buildings, Fire Department): GOAL: To maintain an active capital improvement program, to insure needed and desired ~ublic facilities exist. OBJECTIVE: To maintain the existing township public buildings, storm drains and fire department equipment at current capacity and conditio~. STRATEGY: Maintain a regular schedule of preventative maintenance and repairs as needed for all township buildings. STRATEGY: Maintain a regular schedule of preventative maintenance, and repairs as needed for fire department rolling stock and to maintain a regular schedule of depreciation and replacement of rolling stock. STRATEGY: Maintain, by repair and reconstruction on an as needed basis, drywell storm drains. GOAL: To have adequate water supply for fire fighting purposes in all parts of the township. OBJECTIVE: A fire department standpipe wjthin 1 -1/2 miles of . all areas in service level areas II and III and fire hydrants every 600 feet in service level area I. STRATEGY: Install a standpipe in the Fox Farm-Red Apple Roads area -- in the Lakeland Subdivision . STRATEGY: Install a standpipe in the Red Apple-Che~ry Roads area. STRATEGY: Install . fire hydrants every 600 feet at the same time any water main is extended, or replaced. OBJECTIVE: Expansion of the Filer Township water system to service all of service area level I. GOAL: Maintenance of adequate water capaci~y and water pressure in urban areas of the township. OBJECTIVE: Expansion of the township public water system throughout service area I. STRATEGY: Correct a water pressure deficiency and expand the water system along the U.S. 31 commercial corridor in phases, as recommended by the Water System Extension F'rel i mi na.ry E.o_gineer i IJ.9. Studv: 1. Construct a pressure booster station and construct a water main from Maywood Street to U.S. 31 South along Merkey Road. 2. Construct a water main from Merkey Road to the existing water main extended west of Twenty-Fourth Str-eet along U.S. 31 South. ~ Construct a water main from the extended Twenty-Fourth Street main to Twenty-Eighth Street along U.S. 31 South. Const,-uc:t: a main from Merkey Road, 4. north r:>1"1 U.S. 31 South, east on Care Center Aug,,st 21, 1987 · -124- �ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GOAL: To develop a strong regional (county-wide) economy to solidify Filer Township's role as a bedroom community and as an inseparable component of the Manistee Lake area specialty-complete shopping center. OBJECTIVE: Increase employment and decrease unemployment of residents of Filer Township and . the county. STRATEGY: Continue to work cooperatively with county Economic Development Council and Planning Commission for area efforts for economic development. STRATEGY: Improve infrastructure (water mains, roads) to enhance commercial and light industrial development; extension of Twenty-Eighth Street west of U.S. 31 South, and the "Filer City Truck Route", for examples. STRATEGY: Protect the environment/quality of life as an important amenity used to attract new businesses to the area . • • August 21, 1987 -126- �( _," NATURAL ENVIRONMENT GOAL: Protect the natural features and wooded areas from dense development. OBJECTIVE: Retain areas zoned for forest, to accommodate larger lot parcels for low density residential development. OBJECTIVE: Have specific protection measures for the Lake Michigan shoreline. STRATEGY: Institute a uniform setback from the bluff along the Lake Michigan shoreline. STRATEGY: Study and decide upon future zoning amendments to protect sand dune features along the Lake Michigan shoreline. OBJECTIVE: Protect surface water areas and related habitats from dense developments. STRATEGY: Require setbacks from all surface waters . • ·.....__~..,.: August • 2 t, t '?87 ·· 127 ... �....... _..~__....... .............. · ~., • . ...... 1.. ,,.,...,......,........_ _ ..,,... .....~ ~ -,. ·11 e. ~ -- HISTORIC AND CULTURAL, POPULATION, OTHER: GOAL: Protect historic and cultural features in the township. OBJECTIVE: Take steps to provide recognition to certain sites in Filer Township. STRATEGY: Encourage the placement of the Golden Filer house, carriage house and guest house in the National Historic Register of Places. STRATEGY: Encourage signing and listing on the state register of historic places old schools which are still architecturally significant. STRATEGY: Encourage the placement of Sands Cottages (Twenty-First ' Street) on the National Historic Register of Places. [F'LAN.FLRJ ... . ...._ J. ~ -128- �CERTIFICATE OF CLERK RESOLVED, That the Comprehensive Plan for the development of the unincorporated portions of Filer Township, Manistee County, Michigan, which Comprehensive Plan is dated February 19, 1988~ be and the same is hereby approved and adopted, in its entirety, as the Comprehensive Plan for the development of the unincorporated portions of Filer Township, Manistee County, Michigan. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Clerk attach a true copy of said Comprehensive Plan to the minutes of this meeting. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Clerk send a certified copy,of the within resolution to the Secretary of the Filer Township Planning Commmission for the records and files of said Planning Commission. I, David Rhodea, duly elected and qualified Clerk of Filer Township do hereby CERTIFY thatthe above is a true, accurate and correct copy of a resolution of the Filer Township Board adopted at a regular meeting held on June 7, 1988. • • ~ Filer Township Clerk � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wyckoff Planning and Zoning Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Planning & Zoning Center (Lansing, Mich.) (Organization) Wyckoff, Mark A. Description An account of the resource Municipal master plans and zoning ordinances from across the state of Michigan, spanning from the 1960s to the early 2020s. 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Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/870">Planning and Zoning Center Collection (RHC-240)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/">No Copyright - United States</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/348432f1c070a543045f9bd79e3c05ee.pdf 856eb5923cabb67e1bdb3570c214ca09 PDF Text Text Grand Valley State University Veterans’ History Project Joseph Filko World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War 1 hour 2 minutes 41 seconds (00:00:06) Early Life and Enlistment -Born in 1921, in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. -Father worked in a steel mill, and mother was a housewife. -Seven siblings. -Joined the military due to the lack of employment in the Depression. -A cousin in the Marines returned from China and this helped convince him to enlist to the Marines. -Entered the military in October 1939 at the age of 17. -Tough “break you down” training style. -Basic training lasted for 12 weeks. -Initially stationed at Fort Mifflin, Philadelphia. -Guarded the fort. -Across the street at the Navy yard the battleship Washington was being built. -Helped inspire him to put in for sea duty. (00:04:35) Mixed Topics: WWII, Korea and Vietnam -First time in combat – August 4th 1942 in Guadalcanal. -Attacked by kamikaze, sunk one of their aircraft carriers. -Personally involved in combat three times. -He was motivated to see the world, and so he desired to be on a ship. -Roughly 1940 at this time before Pearl Harbor was attacked by Japan. -The aircraft carrier at the time was using the old catapult takeoff, and a crane to load on planes. -His duration aboard the ship lasted two years. -The carrier travelled around the Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima areas. -Made some good friends, some of which are still in touch with him. -Most memorable experience – an unexpected torpedo attack. -After which they retreated to Pearl Harbor. -Some casualties from the attack. -The men were buried near Pearl Harbor at the Tonga. (00:10:00) -This took place early in his military career. -Life on the ship was pretty good. Barber shop, ice cream, showers. -Life on land was tense, always keeping your guard up. -Left the military after WWII. -Worked for the State Police of Pennsylvania, however it didn’t pay much. -At that time ex-Marines were paid $20 a week for 52 weeks while they searched for a new job. -Eventually he quit because the pay was so low. -Re-enlisted into the Marines and entered into the Korean War. -Did not use his G.I. Bill. �-Got married while he was still in the military. -Worked for the US Post Office later in life for 20 years. (20 years in the Marines as well) -He was considered for an officer position, but they reconsidered due to the fact that he had been in the “brig” in his first enlistment. -Was punished for retaliating against a superior that kicked him. -Ten days punishment in the brig. -Discharged in 1945, returned to the Marines in 1948, and finally discharged again in 1962. -Works with some of the Afghanistan war veterans to help them cope with PTSD. -At that time there was no assistance for PTSD when he suffered some of its consequences. -Symptoms such as restless nights, dreams, etc. -His son wished to enter the military however he wasn’t accepted due to asthma. -Four children. -Went on recruiting duty in Lansing. -Met his wife in Lansing. -She worked for the State of Michigan. -At that point he was in the Marines for about 15 years. -He spent about ten years overseas. Moved often. (00:20:00) -Son was born in North Carolina. -Received about 16 various medals: -Good conduct, American Defense, Korean Defense, WWII Victory, American Campaign, Asiatic Pacific Campaign, National Defense, United Nations Service, Navy Accommodations ribbon, Combat Action ribbon, Honorable Discharge ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation for Republic of Korea and Vietnam. -At the date of this interview he will be 94 as of August. -Taught marksmanship in the service. -At the time of the bombing of Japan, they were positioned to invade if necessary. -He visited Hiroshima after the War had ended. -It was still in a “horrible” state, even then. -Korea: it was “kill or be killed”. -Could be bitterly cold temperatures. -Flamethrowers and white phosphorous was a terrible weapon used in Korea. -His time in Korea was before the 38th parallel. -Reaction to the bombing of Japan – welcomed the fact that the War would be over. -His cousin that was in the Marines retired after a 20 year career as well. (00:30:00) -His parents did not favor his enlistment into the Marines. -Took a couple months of convincing them to sign the papers. -Never experienced sea sickness while on the ship. -Upon enlistment he was three or four months from turning 18. -Frequently communicated with his family by mail. -Military censored their mail for sensitive information. -After being discharged, the first time, they lived in Pennsylvania. -Lived in Lansing once he was discharged the second time. -His parents came from Czechoslovakia in Europe. �-Since they could not write English well his sister helped them write letters. (00:35:00) -Vietnam was the worst combat experiences of the various Wars he engaged in. -The gray blur between friend and foe, combatants and civilians made things difficult. -Went to Vietnam in 1961. -A colonel he knew from WWII was a captain in Vietnam. -This captain sent him back with a special unit to Okinawa. -Korean War was preferable in part because of the strong demarcation. -Everything across the Imjin River was declared to be a threat. -The local South Koreans loved the Americans because the Japanese treated them so badly. -The local Vietnamese were indifferent. Mainly concerned for food. -Ate C-rations for food. -His duration in Korea lasted 14 months. -Intended to be there for 9 originally. -Stationed at the 38th parallel, and crossed through some point. -General McArthur’s firing was frustrating for the troops. (00:44:00) At this point in the interview the discussion shifts to questions from the class. -Sleeping in the field was taken in shifts so someone could keep watch. -Korea was extremely cold. They put alcohol into the anti-freeze to keep it from freezing. -His role on the carrier ship was as an M.P. as well as manning the guns. -Extent of his war injuries – a slight shrapnel wound to the leg. -Leisure time, for fun they would re-assemble guns blindfolded, watch movies, went swimming off the ship in Fiji. -Marines taught them how to scuba dive, however it wasn’t necessary. -Heard about the Pearl Harbor attack while walking through New York. -Going aboard the USS North Carolina. -Believes the carrier that was sunk by their carrier may have been called the Ryujo. -Finds fault with the Japanese internment; the Germans or Italians had not been interned. (52:35:00) -Had the opportunity to become a sniper, however he had no interest. -Marine initiation aboard the carrier. -The “shellbacks” would initiate the “pollywogs”. -Shellbacks were crewman that had crossed the International Dateline. -Pollywogs were those that had not; novices. -If all three of the carrier guns were being fired at once, the decks must be cleared of all people. -20mm guns that were extremely volatile. (01:00:00) At this point various medals, photos, and certificates are displayed to the camera. -Favorite location he travelled to on his tour was Panama. -Spent 30 months in Panama. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Veterans History Project Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. History Department Description An account of the resource The Library of Congress established the Veterans History Project in 2001 to collect memories, accounts, and documents of U.S. war veterans from World War II and the Korean War, Vietnam War, and conflicts in the Middle East and elsewhere, and to preserve these stories for future generations. The GVSU History Department interviews are part of this work-in-progress, and may contain videos and audio recordings, transcripts and interview outlines, and related documents and photographs. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1914- Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Afghan War, 2001--Personal narratives, American Iran Hostage Crisis, 1979-1981--Personal narratives, American Korean War, 1950-1953--Personal narratives, American Michigan--History, Military Oral history Persian Gulf War, 1991--Personal narratives, American United States--History, Military United States. Air Force United States. Army United States. Navy Veterans Video recordings Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Personal narratives, American World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Smither, James Boring, Frank Relation A related resource Veterans History Project (U.S.) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-27 Language A language of the resource eng Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/455">Veterans History Project interviews (RHC-27)</a> Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-27_FilkoJ1829V Title A name given to the resource Filko, Joseph James (Interview outline), 2015 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2015-03-19 Description An account of the resource Joseph Filko was born in 1921 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His military career would span 20 years and three separate wars. The financial climate of the Great Depression drove him to enlist in the Marines in 1939 at age 17. He wound up at Fort Mifflin, Philadelphia where the sight of the USS Washington inspired him to join on for sea duty. In 1942 his aircraft carrier was attacked by kamikaze at Guadalcanal. Initially Joseph left the military in 1945 after WWII ended, however working for the State Police offered little pay and so he re-enlisted in 1948. In Korea he was stationed at the 38th parallel and lasted for 14 months. As if that weren't enough he was also sent to Vietnam in 1961. After a period of some time he was sent with a special unit to Okinawa. Finally he was discharged for the last time in 1962. Joseph was decorated with a variety of 16 medals and ribbons for his career. Later in life he worked for the US Post Office for 20 years before retiring. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Filko, Joseph James Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sarna, Lilly (Interviewer) Subject The topic of the resource World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American Korean War, 1950-1953--Personal narratives, American Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Personal narratives, American United States. Marine CorpsOral history Veterans History Project (U.S.) United States--History, Military Veterans Video recordings Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/455">Veterans History Project collection, (RHC-27)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">In Copyright</a> Relation A related resource Veterans History Project (U.S.) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries. Allendale, Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/5a6003e2598954eff0f56fd9a52686df.pdf 67a739e3081d9b0e96ef1580aaf839b1 PDF Text Text B~~331 , 1 ~ . ~ ~4 · . ~~ ~~- . · ~ ~. #~~ ~ '~ d- ~ :f& d cdr, ~~ ~ l r -iu:-~ 'd tlMA . ~~ .~ / ~ aL- ,Ve". , d~ ~~~~ ~~ ~ lr . ~ ~~ / 0 ~~ ~ ~ ~ ;;:~ ~ 1r4 d ~ ~P~ k in=c --# ~ ~ ~ tov2- u L ~ . ~ dt{A ~ ~~ r ~cd ~ ~ 1~ d- ,/4r d, ~ ~~~~ ~ I I ~ ~~ ' � https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/9f9d912572177aaee16e66e238ed6b13.pdf 56334a20002f4e5a368e25177f77596e PDF Text Text [Page 1] Buffalo March 29. 1855 My Dear Sir, Yours enclosing the drafts of Mr. Webster’s letter to Capt. Jewett came to hand yesterday, and I herewith return it as requested. I am greatly obliged to you and to Mr. Hunter for your prompt attention to this matter. Although I have no recollection of the fact, yet I am satisfied from the inspection of the papers that it has my approval, and I shall direct our papers to say so frankly and give the facts that led me into error. Truly your Millard Fillmore � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Civil War and Slavery Collection Subject The topic of the resource United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 Slavery--United States African Americans United States--Politics and government--19th century Description An account of the resource A selection of correspondence, diaries, official documents, photographs related to the American Civil War and to the institution of slavery, collected by Harvey E. Lemmen. The collection includes a selection of documents from ten states related to the ownership of slaves and abolition, correspondence and documents of soldiers who fought in the war and from family members and officials, diaries and letters of individuals, and a collection of mailing envelopes decorated with patriotic imagery. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lemmen, Harvey E. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/472">Civil War and Slavery Collection (RHC-45)<br /></a><a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/470">John Bennitt Diaries and Correspondence (RHC-43)<br /></a><a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/471">Nathan Sargent Papers (RHC-44)<br /></a><a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/478">Theodore Peticolas Diary (RHC-51)<br /></a><a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/476">Civil War Patriotic Envelopes Collection (RHC-51)<br /></a><a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/479">Whitely Read Diary (RHC-52)</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1804-1897 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?language=en">No Copyright - United States</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg; application/pdf Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Image; Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1804-1897 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-44_NS1-15439 Title A name given to the resource Nathan Sargent from Millard Fillmore, March 29, 1855 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1855-03-29 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874 Description An account of the resource Letter detailing Fillmore's assessment of a letter sent from Daniel Webster to Captain Jewett. Subject The topic of the resource Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875 Clayton, John M. (John Middleton), 1796-1856 Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852 Clay, Henry, 1777-1852 Whig Party (U.S.) United States--Politics and government--19th century United States--Officials and employees New Castle (Del.) Pennsylvania Language A language of the resource eng Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?language=en">No Copyright - United States</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/471">Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/4df79b9c40c59a3812cbca8afb7a0104.pdf 8a56d8da2e18507e588bf8274417b7de PDF Text Text ~ ' , ' , - ' l{ .. ' ~ ~J ~ r ~ · ~ e _·d r ':- . I ff'I2 , ·~ d ~ -~··-- ......... ..._................ - . ..- -............ - . . . ,.~ .~ 4<A · ~ , ~ · ~. 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' ~~ ~ ~ .#~~ :~ / ~ /4 1/4. ~ ~ ~~~ / ~ ~, ~ ~ '-~d ~r ~,/4~ ~ J 4 ~ 'd ~~ ,~. ~~ . ~ ~ dlA d (rrz / '/$7, ~~ ~ af( /7//r-,~---~ ~ ~ v7 , -. tvd{ 1 ( / l - - 'V ~Af-- ~ · ~ r ~ · #~, / L tur~ Ir · ~ ~ . ~ .#~ ~4~ IL~ dc~r .~ . :i 0 ~ ·~ ~ . ~~ ~ ~'du/4 ' ~ *-,d ~ -r;:J£_~.~ ~ ~~ vi ~ · ~. ~ ~ ~ D @ c l~ ~ .~ ~.. ~ ~ ) ,t ~ ~ ' --~:z··-y · Z -~ ~ ~(· WY~ · u4 ~ ~ ~+/ ~ ~· ~ ;C ~ ~~ . ~ 'U u~ 1 ~ ~d«A uv1 · ~ :t=;, o/,~~~· ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ L. · · ec/~ ~ ~ kr r ~ ~/~ , ~~ . / f . . ·, ' . /2 ~ '4 ' ' ' ~r~~ ~ ' ·~~ ~~-7·- -1~ / ///Cl--</ ' - - - - " ~ - ·.. . ~ ~ ~ -, I ~ J 1 , -·· � https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/5e8073f24aabf9d4b339452b48246744.pdf f8dbc898faf4091db287271d38d90eaa PDF Text Text [Page 1] Buffalo March 21. 1855 My Dear Sir, Yours of the 19th inst. has this moment come to hand, and I am surprised at what you say, that Mr. Clayton had seen the draft of Mr. Webster’s letter on the subject of the Lobos Islands date June 5th 1852, now in the State Department and that it was endorsed, “Approved M. F.” The article in the papers to which you allude was brought to my notice by the edition of the Coml [Commercial] Advertiser, in which it was stated that I approved the letter written to Mr. Benson on the subject. I said it was not so and he contradicted it. In truth no letter was ever written to Mr. Benson. �[Page 2] The letter to which the writer intended doubtless to refer was written to Capt. Jewett, and I believe bore date June 5th. 1852. The reason why I stated that it did not have my approval was this when the letter was published in the “Herald” and my attention was just called to it. I was greatly surprised, as I had no recollection of every having seen such a letter; and thought it strange that Mr. Webster should have sent such a letter without having submitted it to me. I went directly to the State Department, and asked to see the drafts, (supposing it possible that in the hurry of business, I might have see and approved it without recollecting the fact. Mr. Hunter found and showed me the draft which had no approval of mine upon it and had not even been folded or enveloped, as was the usual practice in sending up papers for my examination and approval; and if I �[Page 3] recollect right, even that draft did not contain the post script, directing the letter to be kept a secret. I therefore concluded with entire confidence that I had never seen or approved the letter. But you say think it is said that this draft on which my approval is endorsed, was brought to the department from Marshfield where it was found among Mr. Websters papers after his death. If this be true, or course I can say nothing about it further, than that I have no recollection of ever seeing the letter until it was published, and I never before heard that there was any other draft of it, than that shown to me by Mr. Hunter which certainly did not contain my endorsement. I wish you would take this letter and go to Mr. Hunter and ask him to give for me a statement of the facts in the case, and if any such paper has been placed in the �[Page 4] department since Mr. Webster’s death, ask him to obtain the consul of the Secy. of State to send it to me for inspection, and I will return it again to the Department. I only desire to see it for the purpose of doing justice to myself and especially to Mr. Webster. I have no reason to suppose that Mr. Webster intentionally kept the letter a secret from me. If it was not submitted for my approval; the neglect arose from accident and not from design; and he always insisted that it was submitted form my approval, but for the reasons which I have stated, I always believed that he was mistaken. If, however, the draft is there, containing my endorsement, that will settle the matter and show that I have been mistaken, and not he. I am greatly obliged to you for calling my attention to this matter, and am as ever, Truly yours, Millard Fillmore N. Sargent Esq Washington D.C. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Civil War and Slavery Collection Subject The topic of the resource United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 Slavery--United States African Americans United States--Politics and government--19th century Description An account of the resource A selection of correspondence, diaries, official documents, photographs related to the American Civil War and to the institution of slavery, collected by Harvey E. Lemmen. The collection includes a selection of documents from ten states related to the ownership of slaves and abolition, correspondence and documents of soldiers who fought in the war and from family members and officials, diaries and letters of individuals, and a collection of mailing envelopes decorated with patriotic imagery. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lemmen, Harvey E. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/472">Civil War and Slavery Collection (RHC-45)<br /></a><a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/470">John Bennitt Diaries and Correspondence (RHC-43)<br /></a><a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/471">Nathan Sargent Papers (RHC-44)<br /></a><a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/478">Theodore Peticolas Diary (RHC-51)<br /></a><a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/476">Civil War Patriotic Envelopes Collection (RHC-51)<br /></a><a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/479">Whitely Read Diary (RHC-52)</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1804-1897 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?language=en">No Copyright - United States</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg; application/pdf Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Image; Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1804-1897 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-44_NS1-15440 Title A name given to the resource Nathan Sargent from Millard Fillmore, March 21, 1855 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1855-03-21 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874 Description An account of the resource Letter detailing Fillmore's denouncement a letter sent without his approval by Daniel Webster, and his attempt to discover how the error occurred. Subject The topic of the resource Sargent, Nathan, 1794-1875 Everett, Edward, 1794-1865 Clay, Henry, 1777-1852 Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841 Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862 Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852 Whig Party (U.S.) United States--Politics and government--19th century United States--Officials and employees Charlestown (Boston, Mass.) Philadelphia (Pa.) Pennsylvania Language A language of the resource eng Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?language=en">No Copyright - United States</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/471">Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/9292fd083f04b0e0c9191cf72a83bbdc.mp4 65ff037b7fa144a5f18d8360226bf74c https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/2e224f6eff56a5ac2b5a473ae0f65109.pdf f7e98836d7e9897d44356364c5c0ab06 PDF Text Text Grand Valley State University  Veterans History Project Interview  Name of War: World War II   Interviewee name: Raymond Fink   Length of Interview: 47 minutes  Pre‐Enlistment (00:11)   • Childhood (00:15)   o • Family (00:27)   o • Fink was born in what is now Kentwood, Michigan. (00:16)   Fink’s father was into farming and husbandry who owned his own land. (00:48)   Education (01:03)   o Graduated from Berlin High School. (01:13) While he was still in 12th Grade he enlisted  with the U.S. Navy. (01:23) His mother picked up his diploma for him. (01:35)  o As news of the war reached home, he did not pay much attention to what was going on.  (01:56)   Enlistment/Basic Training (01:58)   • Why he joined (02:06)   o • He discusses that hearing about the conditions in the foxholes discouraged him from  joining the Army. Enlisting in the Navy during the summer of 1945 at the age of 17.  (02:14)   Where and what company he was with (02:45)   o Fink was sent to Great Lakes, Illinois, where he was stationed with Company 693.  (02:50)   o While there, he learned the rules, regulations, and basic know how of naval weapons.  (03:45) Fink mentions that he was assigned to work with 20‐mm guns. (04:33)   o Describes one specific incident on Lake Michigan with weapons. (04:44)    o Training consisted of 8 to 9 weeks of training. (05:18)   o After serving at Great Lakes, Illinois, he took a leave of a few days to go home. (05:28)  Returning to Great Lakes afterwards he boarded a troop train for San Diego, California,  which took 4 to 5 days. Briefly describes what that experience entailed. (05:41)  �o •  Before this trip he had not traveled outside of Michigan. (07:01)    Living conditions in San Diego (07:13)   o While here for about a week, he heard news that that the A‐bomb had been dropped  over Nagasaki. Mentions that he was one of many soldiers to be picked for the invasion  force of Japan. (07:48)   o Had jobs as a fireman and a mechanic in San Diego, with some previous book knowledge  gained from Great Lakes, Illinois. (08:32) As of August 15th, 1945 Fink was still waiting to  get shipped out when the Japanese had surrendered. (09:17) He was set in position to  replace overseas Navy men already stationed in the Pacific. (09:35)   Active Duty (09:48)   • Background (10:20)   o Fink mentions that he went aboard a Navy attack transport, the APA [Onitia] loaded  with Navy men and some Marines. (10:13)   o Briefly describes their 13 day journey to Guam. (10:58)   • ƒ While traveling, Fink mentions becoming seasick for 2 to 3 days of his trip there.  (11:12)   ƒ Briefly shares some memorable stories on the high seas. (11:42)   Guam (12:10)   o Pulling into harbor, Fink boarded a landing craft for shore. Landing in Guam during the  rainy season (12:42), many of the American troops weren’t prepared for the weather  conditions. (13:02)   o One particular story, Fink relates is finding water running through his tent and a skull of  some kind. Briefly describes this encounter. (13:17)   o While there, his assignment involved generator watching. (13:59) His job entailed  keeping the caterpillar‐diesel generators in operation. (14:05) Briefly describes one  funny encounter. (14:17)   o After that he got assigned to the naval operational base and worked as a boiler  operator. Describes his duties in some detail. (15:20)   o Fink mentions that upon his arrival many Japanese on Guam still had not surrendered.  (16:16) Often American Marines on patrol faced the dangers of Japanese snipers picking  them off. (16:30)   �ƒ While living in [quanza] huts near a submarine base Guam Fink relates how a  Japanese soldier was stealing his laundry. (17:28)   ƒ To inform the Japanese that their country had surrendered, American soldiers  would drop leaflets into Japanese held areas and/or broadcast messages to  them telling them to surrender. What often was the case was that the Japanese  would not believe them and keep fighting. (19:15)   o For American families in particular, the death toll from American deaths because of  Japanese snipers was difficult. Fink mentions that he was based in Guam for 1‐year.  (19:49)   o Briefly mentions that Guam at the end of 1945 had been a staging ground for American  invasion forces on Japan. (20:53) Also mentions that Army vehicles were destroyed  after the war ended because they were no longer needed for the invasion of Japan.  (21:53)   o Over the course of his time in Guam, the 3rd Marine Division and some Navy Reserve  people were still stationed there until they were replaced. (22:35)   o Briefly describes his submarine experience in the Marinas Trench. (23:40)   • Living conditions on Guam (26:10)   o The Red Cross hosted different events for the troops or else the troops would horse  around. (26:19)  o Briefly mentions the chain of command and who he reported too.(27:23)    o Fink at he kept up frequent contact with his family and friends. (27:47)   o Also held a job unloading mail and sorting it in the mailroom. Briefly describes his duties  here. (28:06)   o Also enjoyed playing cards, hiking, or traveling with friends. (30:10)   o Briefly mentions the story of him and a buddy who got lost in the jungle during a  typhoon with the constant fear of Japanese snipers sniping them. (31:27)   o In another story he discusses his experience encountering the 7th fleet. (32:11)   • Returning home (33:09)   o A list was often published in a local newspaper sharing which naval ship personnel could  return home. (33:48)   �o Briefly discusses how the local Chamorros support of the Americans during Japanese  occupation were treated in Guam; the bombed out conditions of the local buildings and  the Pan‐American airport. (34:07)   o Left aboard the APA [Mackintower] for home. Briefly discusses some of his experiences  on the way home. (36:06)  o Upon anchoring in San Francisco harbor he boarded a train from there to Great Lakes,  IL. (37:47) From then on he was on inactive naval duty. (38:12)   After the service (38:21)   • Adjusting to Home (38:31)   o • From here on out, his perspective changed and he entered an electrical school in  Chicago, Illinois. Afterwards he went and worked for Consumer’s Power. (38:41)   Personal Reflection (39:29)   o Mentions how his perception and views of the world changed because of his time in the  service. (39:50)  o Briefly discusses various trips around the world that he has made. (40:05) Among them  he discusses his trip to Russia in some detail. (42:20)   o Also mentions a story of a German relative and his wartime experience in Leningrad  during the 2nd World War. (44:32)  o End (46:43)    � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Veterans History Project Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. History Department Description An account of the resource The Library of Congress established the Veterans History Project in 2001 to collect memories, accounts, and documents of U.S. war veterans from World War II and the Korean War, Vietnam War, and conflicts in the Middle East and elsewhere, and to preserve these stories for future generations. The GVSU History Department interviews are part of this work-in-progress, and may contain videos and audio recordings, transcripts and interview outlines, and related documents and photographs. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1914- Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Afghan War, 2001--Personal narratives, American Iran Hostage Crisis, 1979-1981--Personal narratives, American Korean War, 1950-1953--Personal narratives, American Michigan--History, Military Oral history Persian Gulf War, 1991--Personal narratives, American United States--History, Military United States. Air Force United States. Army United States. Navy Veterans Video recordings Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Personal narratives, American World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Smither, James Boring, Frank Relation A related resource Veterans History Project (U.S.) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-27 Language A language of the resource eng Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/455">Veterans History Project interviews (RHC-27)</a> Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FinkR Title A name given to the resource Fink, Raymond (Interview outline and video), 2009 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fink, Raymond Description An account of the resource Raymond Fink was a World War II veteran who served in the U.S. Navy Reserves from 1945 to 1946. In this account Fink discusses his pre-enlistment, enlistment and training, and his active duty while stationed out in the Pacific. Fink was stationed on Guam and describes living conditions there after the war. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Smither, James (Interviewer) Subject The topic of the resource Oral history Veterans History Project (U.S.) United States--History, Military Michigan--History, Military Veterans Video recordings United States. Navy World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American Language A language of the resource eng Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Moving Image Text Relation A related resource Veterans History Project (U.S.) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2009-04-14 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/455">Veterans History Project Collection, (RHC-27)</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf video/mp4 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/5c2e7d6affdcf4465ce207730d62c780.pdf d3fe55633e27eda855214ed9a610cd5f PDF Text Text � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Incunabula Description An account of the resource The term incunabula refers to books printed between 1450 and 1500, approximately the first fifty years following the invention, by Johann Gutenberg of Mainz, of printing from moveable type. Our collection includes over 200 volumes and numerous unbound leaves from books printed during this period. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1450/1500 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Incunabula Collection (DC-03) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?language=en">No Copyright - United </a> Subject The topic of the resource Incunabula Printing 1450-1500 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DC-03 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Type The nature or genre of the resource text Language A language of the resource eng it la nl de Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mathesis (De nativitatibus libri VIII) [folium 172] Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context DC-03_172Firmicus1499 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Firmicus Maternus, Julius Description An account of the resource One leaf from Mathesis (De nativitatibus libri VIII) by Julius Firmicus Maternus. Printed in Venice by Aldus Manutius, Romanus, in June and October 1499. Edited by Franciscus Niger. [GW 9981; ISTC if00191000] Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Venice: Aldus Manutius, Romanus Subject The topic of the resource Incunabula Printing 1450-1500 Language A language of the resource la Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?language=en">No Copyright - United States</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1499 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seidman Rare Books Collection Type The nature or genre of the resource Text https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/80a6bae2160daf86edc7607f7bb76c0d.mp4 1e68f20a4814cd2ca30252b2d946318f https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/84449272bd98cdc9d53c7e601db95cda.pdf 62f9c36437810bedd06e3796ce01d30b PDF Text Text Grand Valley State University Veterans History Project Ray Fischer (01:33:15) (00:01) Background Information • • • • Ray was born in Grand Rapids, MI on November 27, 1924 He moved to a farm in Greenville, MI After high school he got a job making glider planes for the war Ray also did farm work and tried to get a deferment from the draft, but was denied (06:53) Training • • • • • • • He was drafted and sent to Fort Custer, MI Ray was sent to Camp Gruber, OK for basic training Basic training lasted 3 months from October of 43 He did small arms training and was able to go to town a few times Ray was then sent to Camp Phillips, KS for 1 month to prepare to go overseas They had horrible barracks He was sent to New York by train for deployment (18:29) Deployment • • • • Ray was in a large convoy and went through some rough waters There was an entertainer on board They landed in Liverpool, England Ray stayed in a tent from April until May (26:10) France • • • • • • • They went to France and had to wade through the water to get to shore He was in the 2nd wave as an infantryman [The 79th Division landed on Utah Beach on June 12, six days after D-Day, so “2nd wave” reference is unclear] They were under machine gun fire and had to take cover Ray was on the beach until July 3, 1944 [By this time, the division had participated in the attack on Cherbourg, and then moved to the west coast of the Cotentin Peninsula, which presumably is where the beach in question was.] He had to go on patrols of the beach On July 3rd they made an attack He was in the 79th Division, 315th Infantry Regiment, F company �(37: 25) Moving Through the Countryside • • • • • • They moved south of Paris and saw trenches from WWI His division was called to Belgium, but the siege [of Bastogne] was over by the time they got there Ray was sent to attack a pillbox, but was shot at by friendly fire They were told not to drink water from wells because the Germans were poisoning them Some of the soldiers filled gas cans with hard cider Ray spent June through December in France (49:17) Captured in Germany • • • • • • • • • • • • They went into the a small German town, which was on fire Their sergeant was shot and Ray was taken prisoner He was taken to the basement of a church and guarded by a German soldier 7 Americans were taken prisoner total They went from a house to a barn and were interrogated one at a time The Germans had information about where he trained and where he had been during the war He was sent down a gravel road and put into a jailhouse Ray was put in a boxcar for 3 days with no water and then moved to barracks The barracks were called Stalag 4B and they had straw mattresses They received 1 slice of bread, some small potatoes, and a small can of soup Someone would come in at night and tell them where the troops were One day they went through a hole in the fence and got some bread from a nearby bakery (1:02:55) Liberated • • A few days later they were liberated by the Russians, but had to wait to be released by the Americans They got sick of waiting so Ray and 2 others put together some bikes and rode 30 miles to the Americans (1:17:40) Discharge • • • • Ray went to Le Havre, France and boarded a ship to the US The military didn’t always tell them the truth about what was going on He was proud that he never retreated during the war After the war he went to work for GM � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Veterans History Project Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. History Department Description An account of the resource The Library of Congress established the Veterans History Project in 2001 to collect memories, accounts, and documents of U.S. war veterans from World War II and the Korean War, Vietnam War, and conflicts in the Middle East and elsewhere, and to preserve these stories for future generations. The GVSU History Department interviews are part of this work-in-progress, and may contain videos and audio recordings, transcripts and interview outlines, and related documents and photographs. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1914- Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Afghan War, 2001--Personal narratives, American Iran Hostage Crisis, 1979-1981--Personal narratives, American Korean War, 1950-1953--Personal narratives, American Michigan--History, Military Oral history Persian Gulf War, 1991--Personal narratives, American United States--History, Military United States. Air Force United States. Army United States. Navy Veterans Video recordings Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Personal narratives, American World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Smither, James Boring, Frank Relation A related resource Veterans History Project (U.S.) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-27 Language A language of the resource eng Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/455">Veterans History Project interviews (RHC-27)</a> Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FischerR1 Title A name given to the resource Fischer, Ray (Interview outline and video), 2003 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fischer, Ray Description An account of the resource Ray Fischer was born on November 27, 1924 and grew up on a farm in Greenville, Michigan. After high school he was drafted and trained in Oklahoma as an infantryman. He served in the 79th Division and fought in Normandy, France, Belgium and Germany. He was captured in Germany and spent a month in a prison camp before being liberated by the Russians. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collins Sr., Charles E. (Interviewer) Collins, Carol (Interviewer) Subject The topic of the resource Oral history Veterans History Project (U.S.) United States--History, Military Michigan--History, Military Veterans United States. Army World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American Video recordings Language A language of the resource eng Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Moving Image Text Relation A related resource Veterans History Project (U.S.) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2003-08-21 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/455">Veterans History Project Collection, (RHC-27)</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf video/mp4 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/e93c0f48797afe605c2f3f4a639d63ad.mp4 fabcf24b7ee41229e2f3913de8666b4e https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/2c0443c703ffa2de30fd1fdce8347be6.pdf 2d07b6d772c16e3bb27a73f8899452c4 PDF Text Text Grand Valley State University Veteran’s History Project World War II Raymond Fischer Interview Length: (01:17:03:00) Pre-enlistment & Training / Deployment (00:00:27:00)  Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 27, 1924 (00:00:27:00)  Fischer’s father was a tool maker and during the hard times, i.e. strikes, he worked for the railroads (00:00:42:00) o His father managed to find work even through the Great Depression; he even received awards from the military for the best production and the longest work period without a breakdown (00:01:05:00)  Fischer went to school through the twelfth grade and then went to junior college; he graduated from Greenville High School, but because he finished in February, Fischer never went through the graduation ceremony (00:01:35:00)  Fischer eventually worked on a two hundred and twenty acre farm raising beans; however, in August and September, when they were supposed to harvest the beans, he was unavailable (00:02:04:00) o The government said that they needed him, so he ended up going to Fort Custer in Kalamazoo, Michigan and enlisted into the military in 1943 (00:02:27:00) o Greenville, the town where Fischer lived, had a factory that produced gliders and he worked there on a second shift; he worked on the farm in the morning and then in the factory until midnight (00:02:52:00) o Fischer’s father owned farm where Fischer worked; it was originally Fischer’s grandfather’s farm, but it came to be owned by his son (00:03:16:00) o Fischer tried to get a deferment but the government denied him and never gave him a reason why (00:03:38:00)  He had a younger brother, but he was born in 1940, so he could not work on the farm (00:03:56:00)  Fischer’s parents had also separated, which meant Fischer was essentially on his own (00:04:04:00)  Very little happened when Fischer went to Fort Custer; he got acquainted with everybody in the barracks and got his towel and toothbrush but he does not remember much after that (00:04:23:00)  After Fort Custer, Fischer went home for a short visit then went to Camp Gruber, Oklahoma for basic training (00:04:44:00) o Camp Gruber was like any other Army base of the period; the barracks were on stilts and although there were garbage cans everywhere, there were not a lot of flies (00:05:04:00) o The men had to make their beds to the point that a coin would bounce on top of them (00:05:43:00) �      o The men received some weapons training, but the training they received the most of was crawling on their belly while people fired over their heads to make sure that the men stayed down (00:05:58:00) o Fischer followed all the orders he received (00:06:20:00) After the war, Fischer went to Fort Hood, Texas and trained soldiers in the use of mortars, sanitation and other duties (00:06:34:00) Basic training last for three months and after the training, Fischer went home on furlough then went back to the main base (00:06:58:00) The men eventually ended up at Camp Phillips, Kansas just before they went overseas and the camp was nothing to write about; the buildings were nothing more than tar paper shacks (00:07:33:00) o Fischer does not recall sleeping in bunks at the camp; the men just slept on the floor (00:07:52:00) After Camp Phillips, Fischer and his unit sailed overseas from New York City, although he does not recall what type of ship it was or how large the ship was (00:08:19:00) o He does remember soldiers singing a song as they sailed over to England (00:08:33:00) o When they arrived in England, the English had set up tents for the men to sleep in; while in England, the damp weather caused Fischer to have to go to the bathroom at night more than he did in the States (00:09:12:00) Fischer arrived in England in April (00:09:46:00) o While on the voyage over to England, the convoy Fischer’s ship was a part of encountered very bad weather; at one point, they could not see the ship next to them because the waves were so high (00:09:55:00)  One man was smoking a pipe and he ended up getting seasick; the weather did not bother Fischer but he did not like it (00:10:04:00) o They did not have any U-Boat threats on the voyage; they had ships all around them and if one was attacked, Fischer did not know about it (00:10:28:00) o Except for the weather, as far as Fischer knew, the voyage to England went smoothly (00:10:45:00) o The men disembarked in Liverpool, England and ended up camping outside a small village that was a suburb of Liverpool (00:10:55:00)  The men were able to get out of their camp every once-in-awhile but not very often (00:11:36:00) Before they arrived in England, the men had been assigned to the 79th Infantry Division (00:11:47:00) D-Day / Combat (00:12:06:00)  On D-Day, the men were up early in the morning to get onto the boats; there were thick ropes that the men had to climb down to get into the flat-bottomed land craft [note: the 79th Division landed on Utah Beach shortly after D-Day, but not on June 6] (00:12:06:00) o Fischer was part of the second wave and Fischer does not know how it happened, but his captain allowed him to be with the kitchen group; some of the company was already on the beach when Fischer landed (00:12:41:00) � o The Germans had strung barbed wire and large “Xs” across the beach as obstacles that the men had to go around (00:12:58:00) o The men did not make more than a half mile from the beach and they stayed in their positions until July 3rd [note: by July 3, US forces had advanced well beyond he original D-Day beaches and had taken Cherbourg--the July 3 attacks were part of a major push south and Fischer's unit likely had been in position for some time], when they made an attack and all “heck broke loose” (00:13:12:00)  Fischer stayed mostly in the same position until July 3rd; they made some patrols and some of the captains leading those patrols died because of booby-traps (00:14:10:00)  Fischer just happened to land with the cooks; he did not actually work with the cooks (00:14:30:00) Starting on July 3rd, Fischer’s unit began advancing and fighting against German fortifications (00:14:38:00) o The terrain the were advancing through was swampy; at on point, water was up to Fischer’s chest and when he bent forward, the bottom of his helmet was just barely above water (00:14:56:00)  Because German machine gun fire was just over his head, Fischer kept his head as low as he could (00:15:08:00)  When they left the swamp, Fischer crawled on his stomach while the man in front of him went on his hands and knees and he ended up getting shot (00:15:15:00)  The men were not supposed to stop to help any wounded men, so they left the man behind (00:15:26:00)  The men kept moving forward and that night, the Army brought in the men’s sleeping bags (00:15:46:00) o Every night, the men were expected to keep advancing and they did (00:16:01:00) o At the time, Fischer’s company was taking a large number of casualties; there was replacement after replacement in the company (00:16:12:00)  One soldier was from New York, with a family, and he was leaning up against a tree while up head, the Americans could not advance because the Germans had dug a ditch (00:16:19:00)  The men was telling Fischer about his family when he was shot and Fischer went down closest to the ground as he could; the man was a replacement, so he did not know to duck (00:16:56:00)  Fischer told the replacements that whenever they were going to attack, they should stay out of the line of tracers; one soldier did not follow the orders and when they attacked the pillbox, he was shot (00:17:14:00) o The men could not use tanks while fighting in the hedgerows because they were vulnerable once their undersides were exposed; meanwhile, the Germans set their sights so mortar shells would land just under the tanks and explode (00:17:54:00)  One time, Fischer was in a hedgerow when mortar shells began dropping in a line; Fischer reasoned the next round would land near him, so he �  moved, and sure enough, the next round landed where he had just been standing (00:18:15:00) o Another time, Fischer was in a field about one hundred yards away from the Germans when they started firing at him at the same time his company was coming over the hedgerow; the company turned around and Fischer did not have contact with them for the rest of the day, that night, or the next day (00:18:45:00)  Finally, the following night, Fischer crawled on his stomach to the hedgerow, which he followed back to the road (00:19:15:00)  Fischer followed the road to a farmhouse that had a dog who barked at him; after awhile, he decided that was not a good place to be, so he continued down the road, got some leaves, laid his gun down and laid himself down on his raincoat (00:19:27:00)  He continued on the next day and found his own company (00:20:01:00)  While he was waiting, Fischer was sitting on the ground listening as British soldiers talked about how American uniforms made it easy for their wallets to fall out; Fischer stood up and sure enough, his wallet was on the ground (00:20:06:00)  Finally, some artillerymen decided to get Fischer back to his company (00:20:44:00)  When he got back to his company, Fischer wanted to be on one side of a hedgerow because on the other side as a three man outpost, which meant less sleep; however, a sergeant would not allow it and he put Fischer on the outpost (00:20:58:00)  That night, a German mortar round hit Fischer’s old foxhole on the other side of the hedgerow, so the sergeant, who was trying to spite Fischer, ended up saving his life (00:21:23:00) o After July, the men were on the move and fighting (00:21:46:00)  On occasion, the men took over a town and the soldiers in the town were Polish men in German uniforms, meaning they surrendered (00:22:20:00)  One time, Fischer was ordered to carry the anti-tank grenades, which he did; at one point, the men went into a town and a German vehicle was escaping, so someone grabbed Fischer’s weapons to attack (00:22:33:00)  Somehow, the pins on the rest of the rifle grenades were pulled and Fischer continued to carry them around unawares (00:23:04:00)  In September, the men received new shoes and when he set down the grenades, Fischer noticed there were not pins in the grenades, so he went and asked his captain what he should do; the captain recoiled away and told Fischer to bury them (00:23:16:00)  So Fischer went over to a tree on the downward slope of a hill, dug a hole, and buried the grenades (00:23:41:00) As the men went through France, they discovered the French women liked chocolate and silk stockings (00:24:12:00) The sewers ran right alone the streets and some places, there were stockyards right next to the house; to keep the houses somewhat clean, the French wore wooden clogs with slippers on the inside while they were outside and just the slippers whenever they were inside their house (00:24:22:00) �        While advancing across France, the Army would not allow the soldiers to go into Paris because they were not in the proper uniforms; however, Fischer did end up seeing the World War I trenches outside of Paris (00:25:22:00) During the advance, the men did not move into Belgium until the end of October / beginning of November (00:26:12:00) o There was a big push against the Germans in the sector and the Army wanted the 79th involved, so they moved the division up there (00:26:18:00) During the fighting in the hedgerows, the men were told not to drink the water because it could be poisoned; the soldiers had gas cans full of hard ciders and the French had fiftyfive gallon drums full of the cider (00:26:39:00) o One man drank too much of the cider and ended up charging across the river, although thankfully, the Germans had left; behind them, the Germans left cognac and other liquor underneath their beds in wire-mesh baskets (00:27:03:00) In September, Fischer’s unit was relieved by fresh troops and they received a box with food inside it; as they sat down to eat, the unit was called to re-enforce soldiers on a hill Fischer’s unit had already taken (00:27:39:00) o On the approach to the hill, the unit was hit with machine gun fire, but they still had another fifty yards to go; the men made it through the machine gun fire by running in spurts because they had figured out when the German gunners would stop firing to rest (00:28:28:00) o The men who had been on the hill left everything behind, including a bazooka; they heard the tanks coming and they did not want to face them (00:29:03:00)  However, Fischer’s unit did not know there were tanks in the area until it became dark (00:29:19:00) o The unit stayed on the hill and held out until the German’s retreated; the tanks never attacked but if they had, they would have buried the Americans alive (00:29:37:00) One time, Fischer was stationed in an outpost and the Americans were lobbing artillery over their heads; the men could hear the shells whistling overhead (00:30:06:00) o The colonel decided to keep Fischer busy by giving him a riddle involving an apple seller and how many apples he had after he sold a certain amount; about five minutes later, Fischer answered by determining what was possible (00:30:30:00) By the time they reached September, there was a small core of the Fischer’s company that had a lot of experience; only ten to twenty percent of the men were from the original company (00:31:59:00) o The rest of the men in company were replacements and if the replacements survived the combat, then they became better soldiers (00:32:06:00) The men only received a break from combat for a week; they were told the Red Cross had coffee and donuts and were told to bring their money, something Fischer thought was pretty low (00:32:46:00) o Fischer never went but that was what he was told (00:33:10:00) During October, Fischer’s unit remained on the hill they had helped recapture from the Germans in September (00:33:31:00) �    o There were trenches zigzagged on the hill, as well as a pillbox that the Germans were supposed to occupy, but instead they simply occupied a town at the base of the hill (00:34:16:00) o When the Americans attacked, the Germans caught the Americans in machine gun cross-fire; when the attack did not advance, tanks were called in and the infantry ordered to follow them (00:34:34:00)  One of the tank drivers became jittery and ended up going in reverse, running over some of the infantry who had gotten behind it (00:35:03:00)  Fischer had not seen the tank move, so he did not get out of the trench, meaning he survived (00:35:24:00) o They moved the original tank and brought in fresh ones a couple of hours later; the driver put the tank into high gear, the infantry followed behind, and the Germans retreated (00:35:38:00) As they were advancing across France, the men tended to walk (00:35:58:00) On another occasion, Fischer’s unit advanced up another hill that had been pounded with artillery; at the top of the hill, the men found the German lunch buckets (00:36:28:00) o What the Germans had to eat makes Fischer wonder; the Americans were supplied with the best food, although their water was not always the best (00:36:31:00)  One time, there was muddy water in his foxhole and Fischer scoped it into his canteen, put a filtration pill in, shook the canteen, let it sit for a minute, then drank it (00:36:53:00) o The Germans had bread and sausage, but not any mustard, ketchup, or peanut butter to put on it (00:37:16:00)  The Russians were in even worse condition; they had to wrap paper around their legs to keep warm (00:37:27:00) Eventually, Fischer’s division moved into Belgium (00:38:07:00) o Along the way, Fischer was able to go into the French Maginot Line; he saw the bunks where the men slept and the multitude of weapons in the line, including larger guns and machine guns (00:38:11:00)  Instead of attacking the line, the Germans simply went around it (00:38:37:00) o When Fischer’s unit arrived with tanks, Americans had already occupied the line; the Germans had not expect the fortifications to be taken quickly but the German soldiers occupying it surrendered anyway (00:38:49:00) In November and December, the division moved back into France then into the southern part of Germany (00:39:22:00) Patrol and Capture (00:39:37:00)  While in Germany, the unit came across a town that was on fire; still, some of the buildings were not on fire, so the men occupied them and were thankful for a roof over their head (00:39:37:00) o However, just as they were getting ready to go to bed at midnight / one o’clock, the men received orders to go out on a patrol, during which Fischer was captured by the Germans (00:39:51:00) �  o During the patrol, the Americans ran into a well-guarded German outpost, who fired machine guns across the road, but not at waist height; when Fischer wondered why, he realized the Germans had soldiers on the other side of the road as well (00:40:34:00)  The Americans did not know there were Germans on both sides of the road (00:41:03:00) o When Fischer went away from the machine gun fire, he went near the corner of a building and there were three Germans in front of him; one German stuck his rifle in front of Fischer’s face and after Fischer knocked the rifle away, the other two Germans grabbed him (00:41:09:00) o The Germans took Fischer to their commander, who asked if he was hungry or cold; Fischer replied no to both and he was eventually sent into a church basement with some other German soldiers who were lying around (00:41:34:00) o Fischer eventually talked to a German colonel and was sent into a fruit seller with a German soldier who had been to New York and could speak English; the soldier said that he did not like New York and he was upset that after five years in the German Navy, he had been transferred to the Army (00:42:23:00) o Eventually, other prisoners came to the church and the Germans ended up with seven total, including the lieutenant in-charge of the patrol, a man named Duncan; Fischer knew the lieutenant since training but most of the other prisoners were replacements (00:42:57:00)  The lieutenant originally began as a private like Fischer; he received the promotion because of the number of casualties the unit took (00:43:34:00)  Fischer was only promoted to sergeant because he was one of the few experienced soldiers left in the unit (00:44:19:00) o During the patrol, Fischer was a squad leader and when they went out, they searched for the enemy, but cautiously; when they heard a noise, they took notes (00:44:40:00) o The lieutenant had orders to make contact with friends and as they were patrolling, he heard a sound and asked “who it was and to come forward and be recognized”; after the third time, a German “burp gun” responded (00:44:57:00) o While in the field, the men did not see many road signs because they were moving through back-roads (00:45:53:00) One time, the men were set to move across a road and take the other field when they discovered Germans tanks in the field (00:45:59:00) o The Germans made quite a commotion when they saw the Americans; they were so shocked the Americans would attack the field, they ended up leaving (00:46:13:00) The Army always wanted to attack in the morning, which was a bad decision; the men wanted to attack in the evening when the Germans were preparing to go to sleep (00:46:29:00) o At night, the Germans had “Bed-Check Charlie”, a single engine plane that would fly around and look for any source of light; once he found a source of light, German bombers would bomb the area (00:46:49:00) �  Fischer once crossed a bridge while a German plane was dropping a bomb; the bomb hit the bank of the river and missed the men by fifty yards (00:47:02:00) o The Germans did not normally attack the Americans at night (00:47:33:00) On one occasion, Fischer saw a French woman dressed in German uniform and other times, he saw Russian women with machine guns on their shoulders directing traffic (00:47:36:00) POW / End of the War (00:48:14:00)  Fischer never discussed being captured with Duncan (00:48:14:00) o In the morning after being captured, Fischer and the other prisoners were taken out of the church and marched away; as they left the church, some German antiaircraft gunners yelled that it was a long way to Berlin and the Americans could not respond (00:48:27:00) o As they marched away from the church, something passed through Fischer’s system; whether it was relief or something else, he does not know but he was no longer on the front lines (00:48:58:00)  One man even shot himself in the foot while the unit was away from the front so he would not have to go back (00:49:26:00) o Fischer had seen other men try to surrender to the Germans (00:49:56:00)  On a patrol before the advance in July, Fischer went across a river; on the opposite bank was open field with some mounds of dirt (00:50:00:00)  When the Germans started firing, Fischer hit the ground and stayed there until he heard friendly forces moving behind him; he became scared because if the Americans attacked, he was going to right in the middle of the fighting, so he decided to get out of there (00:50:30:00)  In short spurts, he finally made it back to the unit (00:50:57:00)  While they were pinned down, one of the men put up his hands and went right for the Germans; Fischer never saw him again and he does not know what happened to him (00:51:22:00)  The prisoners marched about twenty miles a day before arriving at a jailhouse, where they ate pea soup out of their helmets; they continued marching from place to place before going to a prison camp with all nationalities (00:51:51:00) o The Germans had the prisoners separated by nationality and from there, the men marched some more before getting into box cars for three days; while in the box cars, the men only received a slice of bread and some blood sausage as their entire ration (00:52:31:00)  From the box cars, the men did more marching to another prison cam p and after about a week, thy finally reached the main POW camp (00:53:10:00)  The men received information one night as to the location of the American troops and the location of the Russian troops; the Americans stood still while the Russian soldiers came in (00:53:29:00) o One day, all the German women and children went into the American line and the next morning, they heard gunfire on the American side; the men decided the �  Germans were gone, so they went through the fence and into the village (00:53:56:00) o There was baker in the village and when the soldiers asked if they could each take a loaf, he agreed; however, when the Russians came into the village, they took the pigs and where ever they went, they ate everything (00:54:29:00) The Germans placed Fischer in the POW camp Stalag IV-B and all the men taken prisoner with Fischer stayed together (00:55:10:00) o Once in the camp, the men were sprayed and deloused before moving into their barracks; at first, the men slept on the floor and each barrack received on brick of compressed coal an hour (00:55:28:00) o One of the Germans told Fischer not to drink the water because it would give him diarrhea (00:55:50:00) o When they were finally in the permanent camp, the men received rations, normally seven or eight small potatoes, watery soup and a slice of bread (00:56:05:00) o There were different nationalities in the camp, including a Frenchman who knew how to fight with his feet; the other men could not even get close to him (00:56:41:00)  One time, the Frenchman and another man fought over potato skins; the Frenchman peeled his potatoes with the belief he would eat the skins later and the other man assumed the Frenchman did not want the skins (00:56:53:00) o Fischer does not know of any Russian prisoners in the camp; the only Russians the men saw was after they were “captured” by the Russians (00:57:22:00)  Fischer was never properly released because the proper person was not there to sign for either the Americans or the Russians (00:57:31:00)  Instead, the men went off on bicycles they had slowly built; four or five guys headed for the American lines and Germans told them where the American lines were (00:57:50:00)  One man eventually chickened out and returned to the Russians; once the men go to the American lines and said they were Americans, they and their bikes were carried across a bridge (00:58:20:00) When the prisoners arrived in one city, they went into a hall that was not destroyed, inside of which was a counter with Germans behind it; the men were told to take off their watches and jewelry and give the Germans their wallets (00:58:53:00) o The Germans dumped out the scrip into a pile while they took pictures of the prisoners; once the pictures were done, the Germans returned to now empty wallets and the prisoners’ dog-tags (00:59:25:00) o Prior to that, the prisoners were taken into a house and ordered to take off their packs by a German who asked if it was fair that he kept half their cigarettes and gave the other half back; most of the men did not have cigarettes but those who did had theirs divided amongst everyone (00:59:43:00) o Another time, the men were interviewed; each man went into the house individually, where they were asked who their company commanders were (01:00:24:00) �          Fischer said they knew just as much about it as he did; the interviewer continued, alternating between asking if Fischer wanted different amenities, such as food and a place to sleep, and who his company commander was (01:00:43:00)  Finally, the interviewer got out a book and traced Fischer’s deployment history, from New York to England to France (01:01:02:00) When he was captured, Fischer’s family was told he was missing in action and that was it; he does not know if they received word that he was a prisoner of war (01:02:41:00) While in the prison camp, one group had greater access to information and they would tell the other prisoners where the troops were (01:03:42:00) There were mounds of dirt in the camp that covered the potatoes and one time, one of the potatoes fell off the wagon and when someone picked it up, the Germans shot him (01:04:02:00) o Another time, the men were out on wood detail, picking up sticks to burn, and American airplanes strafed them; the men were marching and the pilots did not know any better (01:04:30:00) As far as Fischer is concerned, the German guards treated him fairly; however, from the beginning of the war to the end, the guard’s viewpoint changed (01:05:21:00) When the freed men met the Russians at a college, the Russians were guarding the perimeter; when the Americans said they would bring back cognac, the guard let them out (01:05:24:00) o Although they never found any cognac, the men searched the town and Fischer ended up getting some German money as a souvenir (01:05:41:00) o While the men were on the main floor of a building, there were Russians upstairs who came and saw them; one Russian had a sour look on his face but when he discovered the men were American, his mood changed (01:06:02:00)  For some reason or another, the Russians did not like the English (01:06:18:00) In the first part of the POW camp, the men had to sleep on the floor, head to foot, with around one hundred men in each barracks; in the second barracks, the men had straw bunks to sleep in, which was a little bit better (01:06:42:00) o The men had a bowel movement, but only once every three days and they had no other recreation; they could not go out and play baseball for example (01:07:29:00) That he knows of, no one tried to escape from the camp (01:07:47:00) o One time, after being interviewed in a house, Fischer and some others marched away from it and he considered escaping then; however, he questioned where he could go once he did escape, so he stayed (01:07:53:00) o The Germans kept the men in suspense, never knowing where they were going, so the men would follow orders better (01:08:43:00) During combat, Fischer was never injured, even when anti-tank guns fired bursts into trees the men were amongst (01:08:56:00) Fischer never saw the 79th Division again (01:09:42:00) o He and some other men eventually made it back to Liverpool by way of a rickety airplane from France; from Liverpool, the men got on a boat for the return trip to the United States (01:09:56:00) �o He does not remember most of the parts of his return journey (01:10:49:00) o The men landed in New York and immediately got on a train that brought Fischer back to Michigan (01:11:20:00) Post-Military Life (01:11:38:00)  Fischer’s official discharge from the Army occurred in Houston, Texas (01:11:38:00) o Once he got home to Grand Rapids, Fischer applied for unemployment and began looking for jobs in the area, including at General Motors (01:12:35:00) o He eventually found a job working at a machine shop, where he worked until receiving a call from General Motors (01:12:51:00)  He apprenticed in tool- and dye-maker and eventually started working at a tool- and dye- business (01:13:07:00) o He went back to General Motors when their workers went on strike, applied for a job, and was hired to work on the second shift; they decided the nurse would examine him the next day (01:13:24:00)  However, the nurse came out of the door and saw him, which must made an impression on her (01:13:48:00)  While he was an apprentice, Fischer got a steel chip in his eye and when the doctor went to take it out, he froze the eye; as it turned out, there were multiple pieces to take out (01:14:02:00)  When his mother asked what happened, Fischer explained it and she must have turned up a hornets nest because when Fischer went back to General Motors, the nurse saw him and told the doctor about Fischer; the doctor asked if Fischer had a medical problem and they discussed the incident with Fischer’s eye (01:14:26:00) o Fischer ended up not getting the job with General Motors and he eventually got another job working at a tool and dye shop (01:15:14:00)  In the service, Fischer discovered he could not trust anyone, he had to analyze a situation for himself; he also discovered that everyone had their own opinion and there was no point in arguing with them (01:16:14:00) o If they did not have to agree, but Fischer would tell his opinion and that would be the end of it (01:16:38:00) � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Veterans History Project Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. History Department Description An account of the resource The Library of Congress established the Veterans History Project in 2001 to collect memories, accounts, and documents of U.S. war veterans from World War II and the Korean War, Vietnam War, and conflicts in the Middle East and elsewhere, and to preserve these stories for future generations. The GVSU History Department interviews are part of this work-in-progress, and may contain videos and audio recordings, transcripts and interview outlines, and related documents and photographs. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1914- Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Afghan War, 2001--Personal narratives, American Iran Hostage Crisis, 1979-1981--Personal narratives, American Korean War, 1950-1953--Personal narratives, American Michigan--History, Military Oral history Persian Gulf War, 1991--Personal narratives, American United States--History, Military United States. Air Force United States. Army United States. Navy Veterans Video recordings Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Personal narratives, American World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Smither, James Boring, Frank Relation A related resource Veterans History Project (U.S.) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-27 Language A language of the resource eng Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/455">Veterans History Project interviews (RHC-27)</a> Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FischerR2 Title A name given to the resource Fischer, Raymond (Interview outline and video), 2010 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fischer, Raymond Description An account of the resource Raymond Fischer was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1924 and after attending junior college and working in Greenville, Michigan, Fischer joined the military. Following training in Oklahoma, Fischer shipped overseas and as part of the 79th Infantry Division, participated in the Normandy campaign, fighting through swamps and hedgerows, in the advance across France and fighting along the German frontier in the fall of 1944. While on patrol at that time, he was taken prisoner, and he spent the rest of the war in a prison camp until Russian soldiers arrived. He and some other men left the camp on bicycles and made their way back to the American lines, and he was sent home from there. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Smither, James (Interviewer) Subject The topic of the resource Oral history Veterans History Project (U.S.) United States--History, Military Michigan--History, Military Veterans Video recordings World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American United States. 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Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/9e6f2978002bff3baeb2ae9312e1a46b.pdf 617dba204c4c1ee3672ff755b1994aec PDF Text Text Speaking Out Western Michigan’s Civil Rights Histories Interviewee: Robby Fischer Interviewers: Jordan Sayfie Supervising Faculty: Melanie Shell-Weiss Location: Grand Valley State University Special Collections Date: 10/10/2011 Biography and Description Robby Fischer is a Grand Valley State University Alumni. He talks about his experiences with activism in West Michigan. Transcript SAYFIE: K. My name is Jordan Sayfie and I am here today October 10, at noon, with Rob Fischer at Grand Valley downtown campus we are here to talk about your experiences with activism in West Michigan could you start by telling me a little bit about yourself, where you come from? FISCHER: Yea, I’m originally from outside of the Flint area that’s called flushing Michigan. I was raised there and I came over to Grand Valley in 2007 to start my 4 year degree. I studied liberal studies at Grand Valley. Yea and so I just finished up that degree this past spring and then over the summer I was just living in Ann Arbor, playing music and packing vegetables for a living but yea that was what the summer was and since the beginning of fall I’ve been doing a lot of work with Occupy Wall Street stuff. Starting in September I went out there. For a week and a half and upon returning from that I just moved with a lot of great people over in Muskegon and... Yeah and that’s where I’m at now. SAYFIE: Very cool. I gotta ask you a little bit more about picking vegetables, what was that? Where were you doing that? FISCHER: It was an organization, or I don’t know if it was a business or an organization or one of those in between type deals. But it’s called (inaudible) what their mission is to make local vegetables produced in the winter time. We get local vegetables and local produce from around the Ann Arbor area. .. I think most of all of it is within a 50 mile radius and we process it and by process it I don’t mean we add chemicals. I mean we cut it up and make it edible and we put it into small packages and we freeze it. It’s essentially a CSA for winter time. A CSA, being a community support of agriculture. Where people come and basically get a subscription to (inaudible) and once a month they come pick up their boxes of produce and then they have lots of frozen produce to get through the month. SAYFIE: Very cool, that’s sweet. How did you get into that? Page 1 �FISCHER: I think I found the job on craigslist actually. Yea and... It was cool because it’s all about local food and I was yea and if I’m going to be doing something to make money I might as well be doing something that kinda supports local farmers. .. And it turned out being a really fun job. I was ... yeah.. I really d the people I worked with and it was really, really repetitive stuff picking stems off of broccolis for 3 hours a day. And then spending the rest of the day shucking corn or something. It was still really fun just to get to know some people around there. SAYFIE: And that was just kind of a summer thing? FISCHER: Yeah that was just a summer thing yup. SAYFIE: Alright. How would you describe your own identity? FISCHER: Oh jeez, yeah that’s kinda a big question. I think that there are some things that play into it so go over some of the huge parts of my idea I guess. One huge part is music. I’ve been a musician for a really really long time now. Since I was a kid and I think that yeah sometimes it can be hard for me to explain it exactly where I stand on politics where I stand on activism or just try to figure out those things philosophically. And what not but I think for me, music is the way to express myself even with the uncertainties express myself in a way and say “this is me” I’m this is exactly who I am. And not have to worry about being so particulate about it and have to worry about messing it up because yeah if you’re just making music you can really mess up. Yeah so that’s always been whats really closest to me another big thing that’s always been a part of me is spirituality. I was raised in the Christian faith and all through growing up that was something that was a part of me. .. And it still is and it’s ... the way that... that faith looks with it itʼs the way that I describe it and its my doctrinal thinking or my theology has changed a whole, whole, whole lot. And it’s way different then it was when I was just a you know, in junior high or whatever. But yeah that’s something that’s still very (inaudible) it’s yeah just an acknowledgement of the spiritual realm and its importance on my life and the importance of who I am. Yeah and I think another big part of my identity is... is that I’m Paraguayan. I am from South America. .. I was adopted. This is something that growing up it didn’t mean all that much to me I kinda just didn’t think too much of it. But I guess growing up and realizing that that’s a part of who I am and that’s something that I really want to be proud of and not try and hide is the fact that I am a person of color. And the fact, the different... the different things that that means to me. For instance coming over here .. I heard about Colbus day stuff on the radio and it was .. Colbus day stuff was something I would have never thought about in grade school or whatever. But I think now that Iʼve really started to mesh and realize that the Paraguayan part is really part of who I am south American is really part of who I am. and its Colbus day and things that take on a whole different meaning where yeah I could kind of identify more with these people my ancestors who have been oppressed for hundreds and hundreds of years by colonialism and that type of thing. And yeah and just kinda being able to acknowledge that my alliances are with those people, are with my ancestors in that way. It really just brings a whole new meaning a whole new urgency to any sort of justice work that I do. And yeah so. SAYFIE: Did you, being adopted did you ever feel a disconnect from your cultural background? Page 2 �FISCHER: Yeah I think kind of subliminally I did. I think it was more just something.. where it was never really talked about so I never really, I never really was, never really thought to be identified as a person of color. I was raised by white parents; I was raised in a white culture basically. So I, I have dark skin and dark hair but I can pass as white, and so I just kinda learn to assimilate into that. It was never really discussed but I guess now what Iʼm learning recently in the last few years the importance of thinking about that and yeah holding that as a part of who I am and being proud about that. SAYFIE: Very cool, was there any particular moment growing up or now that you felt you were treated differently because of your beliefs? FISCHER: Yeah I think that.. yeah.. growing up as a Christian I kind of had a lot of Christian beliefs growing up where very main stream. Didnʼt really divert that much from mainstream Christianity but more lately more in the last 10 years or whatever Iʼve definitely had a lot of revamping of what I believe in that area. And .. yeah that can definitely start to get kind of hairy when you start to realize at least for me I see Jesus as someone whoʼs, heʼs always talking about my message is to bring the good news to the poor and he was always talking about the poor, always talking about the oppressed. .. and .. yeah just bring justice to those people and equality. And I think that once I started to realize really what that meant .. once I really started to kind of believe or kind of just started to see the social part of the Gospel a lot of Christians didnʼt to hear that. yeah it can be hard because I guess a lot of Christians Iʼve had interactions with have been “yeah yeah we should try and do stuff or whatever but we shouldnʼt question systems as they are.” We shouldn’t question things capitalism, we shouldnʼt question things global trade that’s just how it is and yea and thatʼs definitely not something that I believe. I definitely think part of my duty as a Christian or just a person is to question large systematic justices that and a lot of people really donʼt to hear that. and its also kinda hard because on the other end, my willingness to question systematic injustices and capitalism or anything has put me under a lot of people who are really counter- cultural so a lot of times around those people they donʼt really to hear about the Christian side of it. So it’s kind of a weird conundr where a lot of the time I’m around people who are “what? Youʼre not a capitalist? What are you a sinner?” and the other times Iʼm around people who are “of course capitalism sucks but youʼre a Christian what are you some sort of sell out?” so itʼs a weird thing. SAYFIE: Yeah kind of a clash of Ideas. FISCHER: Yeah sort of a clash but to me its something that winds up and Its all just one of the same things. Yeah so thatʼs kind of how my beliefs go. Thatʼs where Iʼve felt a lot of that sort of attention. Racially I haven't felt it as much because I said I was raised in a very privileged, white upbringing. Yeah.. very upper middle class, I went to a really really nice school and .. I was raised in Flushing which is a suburb of flint so a lot of times I was really isolated from the realities of Flint and so and in a lot of ways I was given many of the privileges that are associated with being white. And so, yeah so I havenʼt had to come into contact with that as much. SAYFIE: Racially?
 Page 3 �FISCHER: Racially, yeah.
 SAYFIE: So tell me a little bit more about your music. What do you play? th FISCHER: I play guitar and I, when did I start playing? I think 6 grade I got a bass guitar and yeah just kinda went from there. And at first it was just something I picked up sometimes and would kinda get bored of but then I donʼt know I started playing in bands with my friends when I was, in junior high or whatever, and then by high school thatʼs who I was and thatʼs what I cared about... Yeah and it was the type of thing where thatʼs who my type of friends ended up being, most of my friends were musicians and that was definitely something that was really a bonding force between us all, which was great. and its awesome because those are still my best friends. My friends that I made in high school Iʼm still best friends with because of that bond whenever we get together we just play music and we can .. yeah and its always that type of passion, that shared passion, there’s just.. it builds in each other because I donʼt know whenever I see my friends really putting hard work into something a music project and really an awesome CD or something that makes me want to want to push myself further and then that in turn makes my other friends want to push themselves so its something where we all are building on each other’s passion. And so yeah even if I wanted to stop playing music I couldnʼt. So.. SAYFIE: Have you been in any festivals? FISCHER: To see music?
 SAYFIE: Yeah or… FISCHER: Yeah I want to, thatʼs actually something I havenʼt really gotten to do but I really want to ... Bonaroo looked really awesome SAYFIE: I hear its really hot down there. FISCHER: Yeah yeah, or warp tour and stuff, yeah I imagine all those things are pretty hot. Thatʼs why people kept getting really dehydrated and stuff. It sounds fun. SAYFIE: Yeah so youʼve been outside of Michigan, you mentioned New York earlier. Tell me about that, what was that for? FISCHER: New York? SAYFIE: Yeah FISCHER: Ok so, new york was I went out there for occupy wall street. Which is something that I, actually my lib professor Melissa, she was one of my favorite professors in my my whole career at Grand Valley. she sent me an email of this, of this protest that was going on and she was “I think this would be right up your alley.” and its its it was a protest that was kind of being advertised by the magazine Add Busters, which is kind of a counter- cultural magazine thatʼs pretty mainstream. You can Page 4 �find it in Barnes & Noble and they just talk about a lot of really cool activism stuff thatʼs going on. anyways , they were talking about this protest September 17 to just get thousands and thousands of people into into the financial district of Wall Street and occupy the Wall Street area. And just because yeah there are so many people who are so intimately aware into how Wall Street has done terrible things to the majority of our country, while making a small minority of people really really really rich. yeah and so the idea was to kind of , capture all this passion and really vague ambition and get those people who are passionate about it to get together and have them have general assemblies areas where they can talk and discuss what what tactically would be wise and what should be demanded, what should be.. how we should go about doing that. And so, yeah so that was the idea and the date was September 17. And when I first saw that I was “oh that would be really sweet and really really fun, and Iʼm sure id meet a lot of people.” But its in New York so I probably cant or whatever and it was just one of those things where it was “I wish I could but whatever.” And then I got to thinking about it more and I was , because one of the reasons I decided I probably couldnʼt was because my job was technically going into October .. and I was man “I wish I could have been out of this job at this time because I would maybe be able to go.” SAYFIE: This was the...
 FISCHER: The vegetable job, yup. FISCHER: I was you what if I could get out of this job earlier. Or what if, because at the time , over the smer I was in Ann Arbor for music to play with my friend my friend who is a drmer. But he was going to be out of there in September anyways and so then there wasnʼt really anything tying me to Ann Arbor. I was why do I have to stay in Ann Arbor if I want to be in New York? And so then after a few days I realized it kind of hit me .. its kind of plausible that I could quit my job and go to this New York thing. So I put in a months notice of yeah Iʼm not, this is a great job but, its not plausible for me to stay here. and yeah and then a month later I was on my way to New York. me and my friend, Kat from Muskegon went out there and yeah.. that was just a really really awesome trip. We left from Friday night and I didnʼt sleep, I just drove all the way through the night and I was gunna switch up driving but I was, I have a manual car, I have a stick shift and my friend didnʼt know how to drive a stick shift so I just ended up driving all through the night and there was just so much adrenaline that I didnʼt really even think about it. And so we got there at noon on Saturday which is actually right when it started, we timed it perfectly .. and yeah and it was , when we got there, there was a few hundred people and , yeah that day it grew into a thousand or maybe two thousand people on the first day. And it was cool because it was people from all over the country. People from California, Missouri, from Idaho wherever, Washington or Oregon. Yeah and they were just all these really passionate people and so yeah the first day I was marching around the streets it was just so awesome to have all that really raw passion and then yeah we got to we got to this park which was , maybe a block away from Wall Street and we all just kind of gathered into this park and we started having this general assembly to figure out yeah to figure out who we were, what we were doing, how we were gunna go about things. and that was a hot mess it was just out of control Page 5 �SAYFIE: kind of spur of the moment. FISCHER: yeah there was just so many people that had so many things to say trying to make something orderly or comprehensible out of it which was so not gunna happen that night. .. but yeah it was really chaotic .. but we I guess we decided that we were gunna stay over night there at that park and thatʼs what we ended up doing. And yeah the first few days it was just a lot of a lot of that kind of a lot of chaos but also we started to get things done a food committee up, and we started a medics and started to get an idea on how this occupation would start to look and , yeah and we started to become more organized in our marches and stuff .. yeah and there was so many lessons to learn about how to interact with a group that size. and how to make something productive come out of a meeting with hundreds of people who are all really really passionate yeah and yeah and so .. So on Monday there was just so much to happen where do you go? On Monday we had another really big march for the opening bell and .. yeah and it was pretty crazy because this was the first time they actually let us into Wall Street and whatever because over the weekend they wouldnʼt let anyone in. but yeah since it was the opening bell on Monday they let , there were people working so they had to let people in and so we just marched right through and it was crazy! Yeah and that was the first day people had gotten arrested, or was this Sunday or Monday? I donʼt know it was one of those two days that people had actually got arrested and it was .. it was starting to get real woah this is actually something. And my friend got arrested that day, my friend Kat .. just because she was calling out for badge nbers from the police to hold them accountable so that so we could take down badge nbers to see where these cops were doing this so in court that could be brought up in our testament. It is completely legal to call out badge nbers and say what is your badge nber, who are you, blah blah blah. But the cops didnʼt that, NYPD was pointing to her saying “arrest her too.” so yeah they got her so that was kind of scary coming back from the march and being “ok, whereʼs Kat?” and then yeah and then figuring out she had gotten picked up and I had to go down to the the first precinct to get her and there was maybe five other people that had gotten arrested that day too. Just for little things most of them that day were for wearing masks. And theres a weird, weird ordinance thatʼs super outdated in NYC where you can have more than 2 people wearing masks so even a bandana over your nose if theres more than 2 people wearing that, they can get arrested for it. SAYFIE: thatʼs got to be from mafia days. FISCHER: I think it is from mafia days or its something that or something having to do with Native Americans I think it might have been a weird obscure law to keep native Americans from the city Iʼm not exactly sure what its from but its really messed up and outdated but they were using it. They were using anything that they could because we were peaceful protestors we werenʼt knocking out windows or punching anyone we were just chanting and exercising our first amendment rights and yeah they just didnʼt that so they were trying to pick us up for anything they could. .. yeah and throughout the week I just , it just kept growing. We lost a few people after the first day. Because yeah people who flew in, or people who drove long ways had to go back for work. .. so they , the first week after the nbers had died off it started kind of gradually growing again. And then the second Saturday, a week from the day that it started, was a really really crazy march where we marched 2 miles to union square in the city. Page 6 �And that day people were by that time people were saying that we were holding ground and we were getting a lot of support and we were getting bus loads of people in from Wisconsin or Michigan so that Saturday we had between a thousand or two thousand people on this march again. And that was just insane because people were so loud and riled up. We were just taking the streets yeah there was just a mass of people going down Broadway in New York. Its one of the biggest streets there is and and yeah completely stopping traffic and whatnot. And and yeah I guess we had shut down the city for the two hours we were marching and people couldnʼt really go anywhere. .. which was so awesome and was one of the most inspiring moments maybe of my life to look behind me or jp up or stand on my tip toes and see people as far as I could see, just in the streets yelling and chanting and the cops would try and set up blockades and we would just go around them or just go through them they couldnʼt stop us. it was so cool. yeah and we got to Union Square and .. there was this huge huge huge mass of people and yeah as we started to go to go back, theres just more and more, the police violence was building this entire time .. they were especially going for people with cameras cause they didnʼt want this stuff to get docented. Because if theres nobody docenting it then they can really do whatever the hell they want. yeah and so on the way back from Union Square it started to get really crazy they started to bring a lot of the orange nets to try and coral us and yeah and there was points where we were all running and it just turned into a pretty chaotic thing there was cops running with those orange nets trying to out run us and get in front of us, it was crazy. And it was actually pretty funny I want to make a note, the cop running with the orange nets was hilarious because when it got broken down and kind of disorganized, the cops kind of got really disorganized too and they didnʼt know what was going on. And so one cop would be trying to run this way with the net and the cop on the other side would be trying to run the other way with the net and it was the three stooges or something. It was so funny to see. Because you think that protestors are the only ones that get disorganized or whatever but cops definitely were too. Our march was turning a corner once and and so as our march was turning a corner they the cops were able to put one of the nets in front of, in front of the intersection. And so I was in front of the people to got blocked off and so I was standing up against this net just shouting over to our.. to the other half of our march, the march that made it through and and yeah the people that made it through were shouting back “let them through!” and yeah and we were just trying to get the cops to let us through or whatever. but they obviously werenʼt happy about that. And so this went on for a really long time and then .. and .. and eventually the cops brought in another orange barrier from the back and they enclosed 30 of us who were trying to get through. and then they were “ok, if you all arenʼt going to turn around and disperse, were just gunna arrest all of you. And were gunna start with you two.” And he pointed at me and this girl next to me because we were at the front of the orange barricade. and so yeah the cops took this girl next to me and turned her around and they were cuffing her and stuff and and they and.. as our process or our .. what we do when people get arrested is we tell our first and last name and our date of birth. So that we can be found when were in the jail. and so we can have a record on who all gets arrested and whatnot. So as they were turning this girl around in front of me I was “ok whatʼs your name?” and she was “Caitlin Banner October 20th 1988.” And they cuffed her up and hauled her away. And then they they grabbed me and spun me around and I was “Michael Fischer, 12/9/88.” Or whatever. And as I was saying that they pulled me back into the group of cops and they started going for all of the other protestors and and in this , it was pretty chaotic because as they were Page 7 �trying to arrest me, they were also, most of the cops were trying to get in and get all 30 of the people and so it was just another one of those really chaotic times and in that chaos, none of the cops really took the initiative to grab me personally so I just kind of kept my arms really close to my body and shimmied my way backwards and before I knew it I was just in a group of people, our protestors again. And so I just ran into the protestors and found some dude to switch shirts with really quick and took off my bandana and tried to make it I wasnʼt noticeable anymore. And yeah and so that was really probably one of the craziest moments for me basically getting away but I was really happy about that. SAYFIE: you werenʼt wearing handcuffs at this point? FISCHER: No, I didnʼt get cuffed, I didnʼt get cuffed yeah. But yeah then they arrested all the rest of the thirty of them. SAYFIE: Jeez. FISCHER: Yeah so anyways, that march, my friend got arrested for the second time and they held her overnight. And yeah so I, the rest of my day and most of the next day were spent trying to figure out where she was. Trying to figure out, yeah how to be support for her and yeah and they let her out the next day and we were there, and oh yeah that Saturday march I was telling you about, there was over one hundred arrests. Yeah and so after we got her out, we decided, it was Sunday when she got out and she decided it wasnʼt a good idea to risk being at the park again because around that time thereʼs a lot of buzz are the police going to raid this camp, are they not .. it was just anybodyʼs guess and so we stayed at our friends in Brooklyn that night and then we came home the next Monday we started on our way home. And yeah and its such, it was such an amazing, incredible experience because just being around such positive, inspiring people who really want, who are really passionate about making a change, even if its kind of I donʼt know, its kind of hard to know what to do. And I feel that question of what do I do? what is effective, is such a huge overwhelming question for anyone who who has any knowledge about whats going on, cause the problems are so big but its what do you do about it. And I feel the beauty of this Occupy Wall Street movement is its people who are deciding to take the first step even though they donʼt know exactly what to do, even though that is such a huge, enormous question, you can still , you donʼt have to let that question prevent you from letting you do anything. theyʼre getting together and at least trying to address it together in a productive way and in while doing that theyʼre making, theyʼre making all the right people really angry. Because I guess JP Morgan, chase bank, they just donated a huge s of money to the NYPD because theyʼre scared; they are shaking in their boots millions of dollars SAYFIE: really? And is that almost paying off the police? You know that could seem a bribe. FISCHER: Exactly, yeah I kind of reminds you of what the police are there for at least for me it tells me maybe the police arenʼt there to protect everyday citizens maybe the police are there to protect the status quo, even if its just a really unjust status quo. yeah and yeah so, it was just inspiring to see all those people weathering it out through , they wouldnʼt let us put up tents and they arrested some people for hanging up tarps and so whenever it was raining and stuff there was just people sleeping Page 8 �under tarps, using it as a big blanket. And it was so uncomfortable and a lot of sleepless nights because of stuff that. Yeah people were out there enduring it. yeah it was just really inspiring, and now, oh yeah its even more inspiring since , even since Iʼve left it hasnʼt shrunk, its grown and grown exponentially. And yeah just a week ago there was 700 people that got arrested trying to cross the Brooklyn bridge. the cops just kind of mislead them into the traffic and once they were in the traffic part, they blocked off 700 of them and arrested them. Yeah and yeah these things the cops think these are going to tear down our nbers but where as they think that thatʼs the strategy to try and break up this movement is to just try and arrest everybody. But it seems for every arrest, theres 5 more people that are “wow thatʼs insane, I need to get involved.” And so yeah thereʼs just more people now out there than there were even when I was out there. And its 3 weeks later. And now its because thereʼs all these different occupy grand rapids sprouting up or occupy lansing, these different things sprouting up all over the country. and all over the world too thereʼs things going on in Greece or Paris in sequence with stuff that is going on here. And its the Grand Rapids one just started up, this last Saturday. So that was really, really inspiring too. Because I went over to that, do you want to here something about that now? SAYFIE: Yeah, absolutely. FISCHER: Ok cool. Yeah I went over to that and , me and Kat did, and we just kind of got drug into being facilitators in the discussion because we were familiar with the process, we were familiar with how the consensus process that was used and on Wall Street which is basically a process whereby its not just a majority voting , its not just a proposal and whatever side has 51% goes with it, itʼs a consensus process so we try and get everybody to get on the same page and and so it makes it a lot harder at times. but I think that itʼs a much better process because itʼs a way to keep group cohesion. because if yeah because if 49% of the people are having to go along with something that they are really against, then youʼre gunna lose a lot of people at every decision, youʼre going to create a lot of division. But with consensus itʼs a lot different because I guess because if there are concerns, those concerns are always heard. and if there are serious concerns, those concerns are seriously addressed. So you never feel your voice is not being heard. Or you never have to feel that. And a lot of times it isnʼt a perfect process and we are all learning so a lot of times there are a ton of problems with it and but yeah they are learning experiences and it teaches you a lot about how to communicate and how to listen. And how to move through things in a non- hectically way. You have to be a leader and say this is what were going to do and itʼs figuring out whether they want to or not. Yeah so anyways, consensus is good but it can be really, really hard and so at Grand Rapids it was kind of the same thing as New York, where thereʼs just so many people, with so much passion, that trying to make something coherent out of that, was super hard. Because it was even worse because in New York I was kind of just watching and in Grand Rapids I was one of the facilitators. So if things started to get out of hand, I kind of felt it was my fault. I had to try bringing everybody back and bringing everyone back on track. And it was so hard because we would just open it up for agenda items. I made it clear, this isnʼt a rant, this isnʼt your opinion, this isnʼt what the best demand would be. This is something that you think needs to be talked about on the agenda today. and so everybody opened up and we got one, maybe two good agenda items how, where and when we should do this. And yes of course we have to talk about that. But then we started getting people that are , “Chase bank is the worst, we need to all boycott Chase bank. We need to all go over Page 9 �there and take out our funds right now. And you know what else we need to do, is our carbon footprints,” and blah blah blah. And just these huge long rants and Iʼm just what do you do with this. and so yeah just trying to make something productive out of that was just really, really hard. but there was a lot of really good passion, a lot of really good energy. And there were people, it took us so long to figure out , ʻcuz the meeting on Saturday was technically just a general assembly just to figure out when and how we would occupy. Or where we would occupy at. it took us so long to figure out those questions. But yeah and it , people stuck through it, people were really enduring it. which was awesome. It was kind of just a testament to how much people care about it. They are willing to sit through literally four, five hour long meetings in the hot sun, in Calder Plaza, with no shade. and yeah just dealing with it when it seems not productive at all, just working through it. And yeah we just ended up deciding that we were just gunna occupy now and people started to march over to the park, which is just off of Pearl St. by the river. And yeah when we finally came to consensus about the park, everyone was just screaming, so happy that we made a really productive decision. And then we had a huge long march; it wasnʼt that long really, it was just a huge, really intense march. from Calder plaza, over to the park and yeah people were just going crazy, I lost my voice totally. Which was, I got there and was “hey I canʼt talk.” Which was kind of cool now because someone else has to present it I didnʼt want to do it. SAYFIE: Yeah it must be tough organizing. FISCHER: yeah but luckily one of my good friends started facilitating after that and sheʼs a way better facilitator than I am. so I was really happy to see that. And yeah its still going to this day, thereʼs still people over there at the park. I went over last night and they have a ton of food, a ton of water and it worked totally. There was maybe thirty people when I went that were staying the night, which is really good for just Grand Rapids because there were some nights in New York where we only got down to maybe 30 to 50 people. So just to have already that many in Grand Rapids, its great so hopefully it will keep going and maybe keep getting more organized and more efficient. yeah. SAYFIE: So New York was the start of this occupy? FISCHER: New York was the start then things started to kind of branch off and build off of the moment from New York. SAYFIE: So was this the start of your involvement in this type of activism type stuff? FISCHER: No I have been doing it for a really long time before that Iʼve been, yeah kinda been interested in it ever since high school and then started doing actual kind of work regarding it mostly in college, I learned a lot about it. SAYFIE: Ok
 FISCHER: Can we pause and get something to drink? SAYFIE: Absolutely. Page 10 �[Pause] SAYFIE: Okay, tell me about, your involvement in college and the groups you were involved in... FISCHER: So it started... when I, I remember when I came to college my freshman year, I was really excited to get into Amnesty International. I was I didnʼt really even know exactly who they were, but I just kind of had a vague idea that they did stuff that I wanted to do. Yeah, so I got involved with them. And... yeah, and so I was pretty much involved with them freshman and sophomore year. Yeah, they do, they do cool stuff. It wasnʼt really my type of... it got me involved with a lot of really cool people on campus. But as far as a group goes, and what I wanted to do, it wasnʼt really exactly what I wanted to do. But they do, they still do awesome stuff. And, yeah, from those connections, I kind of I got to meet a lot of other cool people. I think one of the big, one of the big, kind of shaping factors about what I, about what I ended up doing in college was when I decided, when I found out that you could be a Liberal Studies major; which is basically create your own major. Yeah I found that out my sophomore year, and yeah and I was originally just gonna just be a religion [major], that was gonna be my emphasis, was just religion. And so yeah, I had to take LIB100 that winter semester of my fresh... of my sophomore year. I had an awesome professor named Melissa Baker- Boersma. And sheʼs actually the one that I said emailed me about the Wall Street thing and told me about that. Yeah and anyways, yeah so I got to be really good friends with Melissa. And that semester I also had a Martin Luther King Jr. class; which is definitely the most, one of the most life-changing classes that I took, too, because he was just such a conspiring figure to me. And yeah, that was definitely one of the places where I really realized the connection between my faith and social justice, and the connections between , yeah, the Christian faith and addressing systematic social problems. [pause] Yeah and just the way that he did it was such an awesome inspiring thing for me. Yeah and then the next, yeah the next year... the next year I was involved in sustainability and practice... practic with Melissa Baker-Boersma, and that was really, really awesome. That was probably one of the most shaping moments of my life, the shaping times, periods of my life because yeah that was yeah when I was really putting all the, connecting all the dots between yeah environmentalism and stuff, and also systematic injustices in capitalism, and kind of seeing how those things were really, whatʼs it called, really related. And yeah, and I got to see that on , on a theoretical level because we had been reading a lot of really awesome books, and I got to see it on a practical level because I was working with this organization called, “Our Kitchen Table,” who does a lot of works with community gardens in, and around, Grand Rapids. And yeah it was just really, it was really cool to see , in the, in theory, how power works - through books and what not – and, but also, to see how practically, what those... how power works on the ground in, in Grand Rapids; and how , and how those large, overarching injustices are perpetuated, you know, right outside our doors. And yeah ... yeah a lot of the work that “Our Kitchen Table” did is trying to get food gardens in lower income areas – places where... places where [coughing in background] there arenʼt a lot of places, a lot of grocery stores that you can necessarily just go to. [fumbles with words] so a lot of people end up getting their food from a corner store, or a liquor store. Yeah and just trying to bring healthy food systems to these , to these areas, yeah and itʼs, it was such a good experience to see how the obstacles that are, that are put in place, and the way in which, yeah the way in which businesses or [short pause] elected officials can put up barriers to these , to these achievements that we are trying to work for. [pause] [fingers Page 11 �tapping on desk] Yeah, and I think that semester I met most of the people who... I, who kind of I hung out with the rest of my college life. People over at the Bloom Collective, [cough] which is a, a radical info shop in Grand Rapids, and just kind of a, an alternative library... SAYFIE: Okay... FISCHER: ...where you get a lot of, kind of alternative media, alternative books and docentaries that are, kind of counter-cultural [JS agrees] and that are... that you wouldnʼt find in a mainstream library; because they really, theyʼre really a radical challenge to the status quo. Yeah and they, the people at the Bloom Collective do a lot of really awesome stuff. just one of the things they do is a really, really free market sometimes where you just bring stuff; people bring stuff that they... that is valuable - that they donʼt need - and can give it away for free. SAYFIE: Mhmm... FISCHER: And, so, if you want something, you can get it for free; but if you have something that somebody else would need, you can give it to them for free. So itʼs called the really, really free market. And they do a lot of really awesome classes about... ... “The History of Social Movements” is one of the classes I took there a class Iʼm taking right now is called “Radical Sustainability”, ... which is basically looking at sustainability... in a way thatʼs... more than more than just driving less, or more than just using recycled goods itʼs really looking at what are the systematic ways in which we must address , we must address , power structures... now in order to , in order to fight for a more sustainable world, and , and to demand one, rather than just kind of hoping that it will come if we do these personal lifestyle things. [phone bings in the background] , yeah, and [pause] ... yeah, so I still do a lot of work with them. SAYFIE: Very cool. FISCHER: Yeah, and then my senior year, another class that I took which was really important to me was ... [thinking] ah, it was called “Dialogue”, and there was a subtitle to it, but I forgot, I forgot what the subtitle was. Anyways, whatʼs important is it was called “Dialogue”, and the professor was Azfar Hussain, and Azfarʼs another one of the guys whoʼs just a really, really good friend of me to this day and we still chat and hang out and stuff. [voices in background] But, anyways, he was, that was just one more step in really realizing the systematic nature of a lot of these problems yeah... and... [pause] Yeah so thatʼs, those were kind of a lot of the really shaping classes that I took, or the shaping people that kind of came into my life, throughout Grand Valley. Yeah and just helped me to realize the connection between different things that I was doing on the ground because Iʼd- Iʼve, Iʼve been doing a lot of work with homeless, homeless populations over on Division [Avenue], and ... and what not, and... yeah, and working with community gardens and stuff. And I can think that these were all kind of things I was doing a lot throughout my college experience, but, as I was, as I went through, and I learned more about it, I could really learn that there was, there was a real connection between homelessness and ecological destruction. SAYFIE: Mhmm... Page 12 �FISCHER: A lot of the same forces behind the destruction of rain forests were the same forces behind the destruction of peopleʼs lives yeah, and the same forces that were causing a lot of foreclosures, and ... yeah, ... just the way that... Yeah and even [pause] itʼs also related to the prison the prison build-up how thereʼs so many people being incarcerated and the vast majority of these are people of color and itʼs just ... Yeah all these, learning that all these things are really related in in a way thatʼs, thatʼs used to perpetuate a global capitalist system, and perpetuate a system where a very small minority of people can own the vast majority of the wealth. Where yeah , the top... the richest 20-percent of the population can own 85-percent of the nationʼs wealth. And itʼs just crazy because that means 80percent of the people, the vast majority of this countryʼs population, is forced to split , basically oneand-a-half pieces of the, of the pie. And itʼs , that just doesnʼt work of course youʼre gonna get, [pause] of course youʼre going to get people living in poverty and yeah yeah, and so I guess Iʼve just really realized that a lot of the work I do is to kind of... yeah, work to take that... take down a lot of institutions take down a lot of things that are very destructive but also to create a lot of alternative systems… create a lot of alternative food systems, where... which is kind of what we are trying to do with “Our Kitchen Table.” Alternative food systems where you donʼt have to be rich in order to get healthy food; where you can just have healthy food growing behind your house creating alternative education systems, ... education systems where you are taught how to communicate, and how to relate with, not only with the people around you, but with the nature around you and thatʼs pretty diametrically opposed to our current education system, which is basically educating you how to get a job in industrial capitalism… SAYFIE: [laughs] Right... FISCHER: ...And which is basically I think the goal in which if you look around, I think a lot of people here, if you ask them why are they in college, itʼd be to get a job [Jordan agrees] yeah and so [pause] thereʼs.. yeah, everywhere you look thereʼs to do... everywhere you look thereʼs potential to create alternatives, and more, .. yeah, just beautiful opportunities to create a lot of great things yeah. Oh, and I think, one more thing that I... if Iʼm going to talk about college, one thing that I have to talk about is my senior year I took a class called “Community Working Classics,” where I basically I taught in a jail, I taught in a prison, for for a semester, and that was definitely one of the most life changing experiences, as well. just to kind of see the reality that [phone bings] the people are made to live in, in the prison. And yeah... and to, and to discuss with - what I taught was a sociology class – and, yeah, just to... to hear their, their point of views, and to realize how... to realize how much different their, their world is than than just what Iʼve seen growing up in a pretty sheltered, pretty privileged life of growing up in a suburban life coming to a college where you can really – , being around life prisoners, being around people whoʼve gone through really some of the hardest places in life – you can realize how sheltered how sheltered you can be in the suburbs, [Jordan agrees] how sheltered you can be if you have money and yeah, just to kind of broaden your horizons in that way is, itʼs the most, one of the most valuable experiences of my life [pause] yeah, so that was really important. SAYFIE: When you were teaching at the prison, did you... Page 13 �FISCHER: Yeah... SAYFIE: I mean, did you get the sense that these people wanted to learn, or were they... FISCHER: Oh my gosh, yeah, of course yeah, I think youʼre... I think just the way that this culture treats prison is kind of out of sight, out of mind, and, [pause] and youʼre not youʼre never explicitly taught in school that prisoners are evil people, and prisoners are just unmotivated and donʼt want to learn, but these are kind of the ideas that are slowly engrained in you ... and, so, yeah a ton of people have this, have this misconception of prisoners as these mean, ugly people, who, ... who, yeah are just kind of nonmotivated or whatever, but that couldnʼt be farther from the truth. ... yeah, and ... theyʼre, yeah, just as motivated, if not more, than anyone at college. ... very, and just so knowledgeable, and so many very valuable experiences and insights that you donʼt get, and you donʼt realize if you grow up in a suburb they just have so many valuable insights to these things that Iʼve never that Iʼve never really even considered because I was never exposed to it in the way that they were especially dealing with oppression they have so many, I- I was exposed... during that time when I was having so many conversations with inmates, I was exposed to so many realities and insights regarding oppression that that were so spot on, but I never would have realized them if I hadnʼt talked to somebody who actually went through it firsthand and experienced it so, ... yeah, so presently. SAYFIE: Yeah, thatʼs incredible. FISCHER: Yeah... SAYFIE: Back to...what was the name of the alternative library? FISCHER: Bloom Collective. SAYFIE: Bloom Collective? FISCHER: Yeah... SAYFIE: And thatʼs in Grand Rapids? FISCHER: Yeah, and thatʼs Fourth and Davis... SAYFIE: Okay...
 FISCHER: ...I think.
 SAYFIE: Okay.
 FISCHER: I think itʼs... yeah.
 SAYFIE: What, what sort of... books or movies... Page 14 �FISCHER: They have a lot of... SAYFIE: ...Inspired you, that... FISCHER: Oh, inspired me? Sorry. SAYFIE: Yeah, yeah... FISCHER: , okay, yeah this is a good question. ... okay. One book – Iʼll, Iʼll just kind of name a few of the books – well, one of them was obviously Martin Luther King Jr.ʼs autobiography... was one of the first that was really super inspirational. ... thereʼs a book called, a book by David Edwards called “Burning All Illusions” which is kind of... it kind of just came to me at the right time when I was, ... kind of starting to, ... Itʼs kind of a hard book to explain, but this book was kind of about... yeah, burning up, burning the illusion that, that things arise out of individuals... Itʼs kind of burning an individualistʼs paradigm or losing an individualist paradigm. Because a lot of times you can think, you can get into the paradigm of oh if I, if I buy this “fair trade” coffee then thatʼs, you know, thatʼs my, thatʼs my duty to if I want to fight for social justice, then Iʼd buy “fair trade” coffee or if I want to, yeah, if I want to fight for for the environment, then Iʼd buy a, you know eco-friendly Windex, or whatever [Jordan snickers] and yeah, and itʼs so easy to be, to get trapped into this individualistʼs paradigm but yeah, I think that that book is really about realizing that these things arenʼt, these things come as a result of, of certain systems that are in place yeah, Iʼm going to talk about international capitalism, these things result in that invariably, and itʼs not, and itʼs not something that, that can be fought by just everybody individually buying their own deal it has to be, yeah, kind of addressed at a, at a more root level thereʼs an awesome quote by Henry David Thoreau, which is “There are thousands of people chopping at the branches of injustice, but only one chopping at the root.” And I think thatʼs something that, yeah, theyʼre just having to see more and more, and itʼs adjusting things at the roots yeah, because, people doing the Montgomery bus, or people during the Civil Rights era, they didnʼt they didnʼt just try and change peopleʼs individual consciousness’s and try and overturn Jim Crow that way. They, they, they knew that the institution of racism and the way that it was instituted in these laws had to be changed, and then that would result in peopleʼs consciousness’s changing. And I think that the same is really applicable today, where thereʼs a lot of people thinking that “oh, once everybodyʼs consciousness’s changes, then these laws, and these systems, will change.” But I see it, I see it the other way, where once these system change, once these systems change, once these laws and whatever changes then thatʼs, then thatʼs what changes peopleʼs consciousness’s. And Iʼm, of course, itʼs important to raise consciousness, and raise awareness, but thatʼs not the only thing. SAYFIE: Right. FISCHER: Yeah yeah because... yeah, so that was, thatʼs one, that was one book another author that was really, really influential to me was Derek Jensen he is... Derek Jensen is super, super radical, yeah, , environmental guy. And at first I started reading him because Melissa gave us this one article by him, and I was ʻThis dude is crazy.ʼ [Jordan laughs] ʻ off of his record crazy.ʼ and I was , ʻyeah, I should read Page 15 �him just because because I reading seeing what really crazy, different points of view are.ʼ , [Jordan sniffles] and then the more I read him, I was ʻwell, maybe, heʼs actually kind of rightʼ [both laugh] , because I think that yeah. Heʼs... yeah his, just really talking about addressing the the realities of the environmental situation that we face. Which theyʼre just so, so hard, and, yeah 200 species going extinct every day, and , just really terrifying, depletion of water aquifers and just the fact that our basically, most of Western civilization is built on oil, and , not only for transportation, but just for our food system to work and for our energy system to work, and this is a resource thatʼs going to run out, [Jordan laughs and softly says “I know”] really, really dang soon. And just if, if weʼre get- putting more faith in it, and it just dries up, and thatʼs really, really disastrous and yeah I think that he made me really acknowledge the problem for what it is, and yeah, and just kind of reconsider how you go about addressing it accordingly yeah, and... thereʼs a lot of really good movies that I... that, thereʼs a movie called “The Corporation”. Thereʼs a movie thatʼs called “Food, Inc.”, which is this brilliant movie. SAYFIE: Yeah... FISCHER: Itʼs all about our food system yeah Iʼm just trying to think of other good movies that I d.. thereʼs one, thereʼs one called “Blue Gold,” which is about water yeah, just about the depletion of water aquifers and whatnot, and, yeah, just how we think about how we handle our fresh water resources yeah... they have just a, just a ton of really good stuff about that. SAYFIE: Yeah, itʼs interesting.
 FISCHER: Mhmm...
 SAYFIE: Did you you ever see “The Motorcycle Diaries”? FISCHER: No, what is that? Oh, is that Che Guevara?
 SAYFIE: Yeah, yup...
 FISCHER: Nice.
 SAYFIE: Yeah itʼs, yeah itʼs very good.
 FISCHER: Yeah, thatʼs one that I did want to see, I should watch it. SAYFIE: ... [pause] so as far as “Occupy Grand Rapids” goes... FISCHER: Yeah... SAYFIE: ...no, no arrests in Grand Rapids? FISCHER: No arrests yet. That I, not that I know of. Unless when happened maybe yesterday night, I... but yeah, no arrests. this is... Itʼs crazy. Thereʼs a small police presence thereʼs no police presence in Page 16 �Grand Rapids. SAYFIE: [laughing] Yeah... FISCHER: Because in Wall Street that was the first thing I saw before I even saw protestors, I just saw lines of cops. SAYFIE: Right, yeah, theyʼre everywhere. FISCHER: It’s in Wall Street itʼs nuts you would swear that one-in-three New Yorkers was a cop for an occupation. [Jordan laughs] , thatʼs what they did for a living. Because thereʼs so many of them; I donʼt know how they get so many [Jordan continues to laugh]. But, ... but yeah, in Grand Rapids I saw three cops on the first day... SAYFIE: Mhmm. FISCHER: The whole day so it was a really different feel. [fingers tapping on desk] SAYFIE: So what, what would you say is the overall, transpiring goal of the ʻOccupyʼ movement? FISCHER: Thatʼs... I have a... they have, theyʼve, they have come out with a statement in in New York about what their , who they are. And I wish I had it on me right now. ...[Robbieʼs phone rings] Oops. But yeah they Iʼll just kind of try to say it from what I know itʼs kind of, thatʼs kind of a hard question that weʼve been asked a lot because itʼs not something anyone, individually, can say until the whole group has consents and says, ʻyeah, this is what our goal isʼ. SAYFIE: Right, right. FISCHER: But, yeah, they did release a statement thatʼs saying, yeah that theyʼre essentially anticorporate. Theyʼre very out, people who are very outraged at just the, just the glaring injustices that are obvious and right in the face of all these people who are just suffering yeah, just the, the very vast inequality between the rich and the poor, and between the amount that the rich have and the amount that the poor donʼt have [Jordan laughs] yeah... and so, yeah, the, I think that the kind of , that part of it, the ʻwho we areʼ part has kind of been, or is the process of, being decided the goals, or the demands, I guess you could say, are still definitely in the works because yeah, there are, there is such a vastly diverse group of people who are there there are there are union people. There are teachers. There are socialists. There are anarchists there are people with all these different goals or ideas of what should happen, and and yeah I think that this is a really good idea for them, or a really good chance for them to yeah, to try and... I donʼt know, work together despite those they might have a difference about where the exact end point is, but they can take at least the first few steps together and use collective moment to get something going. SAYFIE: Right.
 Page 17 �FISCHER: Yeah, so thatʼs that. SAYFIE: How would... I know you said itʼs hard to describe your po... your political... FISCHER: Yeah...
 SAYFIE: ...ideals, but what would, I mean, what would you...
 FISCHER: Personal goals? SAYFIE: Yeah. FISCHER: I could, yeah, I could say personal goals okay, I think that... One: I think that industrial civilization that is the industrial way of life, a way of life based on oil, based on extracting resources, ... and not putting them back, is inherently unsustainable. I believe that that yeah industrial, the industrial way of life as we, as we have it right now ..with fast super highways and .. yeah.. basically where people can live in buildings and really never even have to be in nature, and where.. yeah where our food system is .. based on 1500 mile supply lines. That, I believe, is unsustainable and it will not last .. and I believe that its important that we acknowledge that it wonʼt not last, and acknowledge that .. that thatʼs not a bad thing entirely .. thereʼs a lot of pain that will come, .. when .. yeah because a lot of people are very dependent on the system the way it is .. but..... but at the same time .. yeah I guess just.. when I picture a.. a future, I picture a future in which more people are able to connect with the people around them, and the places around them, and .. and rather than .. rather than being isolated in a room watching a TV, they can be, .. yeah in a group of people because , the reality is ..community is a necessary part of survival , .. and I think that .. our.. for the last however many years.. weʼve had the.. we’ve been able to be deceived into.. into thinking that .. into thinking that you can live completely isolated, and I think that .. Things oil... have been able to create this kind of false idea of what the world is ... yeah, and I think that we just really need to... to imagine worlds... that are vastly different than that, imagine worlds where ... that are more in line with the natural processes of the seasons .. More in line with the natural processes that are around us... yeah, because in reality ... its not natural to be so isolated from... from the outside world. It’s not natural to be so... So isolated that you can basically do the same thing every day of the year, regardless of what season it is... Yeah, I was thinkinʼ about that when I was ... I don’t know... there are people who have the same job or who... who get to their job the same way every day of the year, .. And if it’s... the only difference that they notice might be , “oh I have to shovel out my driveway... for a couple days of the Year." but .. yeah a hundred years ago , you notice the season change. You notice whatʼs going on around you. You notice when its .. you notice when its a full moon. You notice when its yeah, you notice when the grasshoppers stop .. singing. You notice when the different bird calls happen. And thats just a hundred years ago.. .. if you go thousands of years ago .. thatʼs all that you notice, thats where you get your knowledge, and thats where you get .. thats where you .. thats where you live. .. and I think industry and.. oil and all of these things have allowed people to kind of .. live in a place thats not really Earth.. you can live in an internet world or a TV world .. that's completely divorced from the actual real world reality outside of your.. outside of your door. .. and its just .. an example is.. on a.. there's.. there was an .. there was a.. imagine that there was an .. an insect Page 18 �or something that came through and wiped out the ash trees .. the ash boar, a couple years ago, it d wiped out ash trees all behind my house.. and , I donʼt know, I didnʼt really notice.. but the first time that Facebook went through a format change .. people are frickinʼ up in arms about that, theyʼre “change it back right now!” And so thats just another.. thats a testament to what world people live in. they.. people are just beginning to live in this world where what matters is the format of Facebook, what matters isnʼt the 200 species that are going extinct in the actual real world.. .. and I think that yeah.. that yeah.. so i guess to s it up I think that.. that yeah we are.. we are going to be forced to live according to the laws of the real natural world, and I think the sooner we can realize that, and the sooner we can work towards that, the better. .. yeah and so thats what Iʼm trying to do with my life is to work towards.. work towards that type of living, work towards ways of living that arenʼt dependent on industrial civilization, because industrial civilization canʼt and wonʼt be .. sustainable, and it wonʼt be permanent. .. and I think that yeah..the sooner we recognize that the easier the transition will be. SAYFIE: Do you think, because it almost seems if you were to say, yaʼ know.. just let everybody conse as much, say oil, as they can until it ran out then theyʼd have this epic collapse and revert back to this.. if people didnʼt develop alternative .. Sources of transportation, and that kind of thing, then they would kind of be forced back into [a natural way of living].. FISCHER: Yeah.. yeah .. yeah so I think that.. yeah that’s definitely a good point .. which is why I donʼt put a lot of energy into looking for alternative ways to power cars.. or.. because I donʼt want there to be cars. .. .. yeah.. and I think that a lot of these things that are done in the name of sustainability, and theyʼre done with literally all the best intentions, they can really .. a lot of times be served to just distract people, and to make them think that this.. this way of life can be redeemed, and that the industrial life can be salvaged when, I believe, the reality is that it canʼt. And so I try and do in the work that I do I try and .. do things that .. that arenʼt reliant on industrial civilization, which is putting a lot of work into community gardens, .. things getting people to re-learn .... skills that have been long lost, or skills that are being overlooked by things industrial.. industrial agriculture. yeah.. because yeah its just.. I think its great when people can learn how to be.. self sufficient in that way, where they can grow food for their own family, and the families around them. .. and kind of yeah.. learn how to preserve their own food, and learn how to.. yeah how to purify water from rivers, how to.. how to do these things which, yaʼ know, hundreds of years ago, or even a hundred years ago everybody knew how to do them. .. yeah.. I just think its so valuable to re-learn those types of skills. SAYFIE: Alright, is there anything else that you want to mention? FISCHER: I think Iʼm pretty good.
 SAYFIE: Well, yeah me too. Thank you for doing this, its been very eye opening. FISCHER: Definitely. END OF INTERVIEW Page 19 � https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/0738af0ff908e16e94063584bcc99421.mp3 b97c6c85ad181da6c97189a98b78c160 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Speaking Out: Western Michigan Civil Rights Oral Histories Subject The topic of the resource Civil rights--Michigan--History Personal narratives Oral histories African Americans--Personal narratives Gays--Personal narratives Lesbians--Personal narratives Bisexual people--Personal narratives Transgender people--Personal narratives Veterans--Personal narratives Women--Personal narratives People with disabilities--Personal narratives Muslims--United States--Personal narratives Hispanic Americans--Personal narratives Homophobia Discrimination Islamophobia Stereotypes (Social psychology)--Upper Penninsula (Mich.) Description An account of the resource Collection of oral history recordings documenting the history of civil rights and social justice advocacy in Western Michigan. The collection was created by faculty and students as a project of the LIB 201 (formerly US 201): "Diversity in the U.S." course from 2011-2012. 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Could I make an exception in any case, I should be most strongly tempted to do so in favor of one whom I have known as long & as well, & as favorably as I have known you & who has so many of the requisites – the ability, the integrity, the industry necessary to make a good officer. You have my best wishes for the success of your application it will be �[page 2] will be well & worthily bestowed in my opinion With Sincere Regard your obed servt Hamilton Fish � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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(John Middleton), 1796-1856 Clay, Henry, 1777-1852 Tyler, John, 1790-1862 Sergeant, John, 1779-1852 Whig Party (U.S.) United States--Politics and government--19th century United States--Officials and employees United States. Office of the Vice President United States. Navy New Castle (Del.) Virginia Massachusetts Philadelphia (Pa.) Language A language of the resource eng Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?language=en">No Copyright - United States</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/471">Nathan Sargent papers, (RHC-44)</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/41930243c464f8ee578e0db60a156e3b.mp4 6a6c66f2a31a9a9971a7e8db201540b6 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/cb4b92034b7e2a36084d9177549d7594.pdf fe4eb31d3d7d5996530d9b7c424ad080 PDF Text Text Grand Valley State University Veterans History Projects Charles Fisher (1:49:00) Background information (00:27)  He was born in Irish Hills, Michigan in 1921. (00:32)  His dad died of a heart attack when he was 2 in 1923. (00:59)  When he was 4 in 1925 his family moved to Wyandot, Michigan. (1:07)  While living in Wyandot he often shot rats and snakes for entertainment. This is what led to him being such a good shot in his military service. (1:40)  His mother remarried but kept his real father’s last name. (2:01)  He had 4 brothers and sisters. (2:41)  He stayed in school through the 8th grade (approx. 1935). He attended a catholic school called St. Patrick’s. (3:18)  At age 16 (1937) he managed gas stations. After that, he worked in a metal shop factory. (4:04)  Before the age of 18 he was skilled in the trades of die setting and machine repair.  He was a floor man of production machine shop when Pearl Harbor happened in December of 1941. (6:35)  Because he was married and had a 2 year old daughter he didn’t have to go into service but he decided to volunteer. (8:20)  He enlisted in approx. 1943. (9:20)  His job offered him a deferment if he wanted it (9:40)  He enlisted in Flat Rock, Michigan. (10:00)  He was next sent to Great Lakes Naval Base (10:46) Basic training (11:00)  His basic training took place in Arkansas but he did not recall what base. (11:10)  Basic training included a lot of training with fire arms as well as physical training such as crawling under barbed wire with machine guns firing overhead and lots of marching. (11:30)  There was a lot of emphasis placed on discipline and following orders during basic training. (13:05)  He did not think it was too difficult to adjust to military life. (13:30)  The first thing the men had to do when arriving for basic training was scrubbing pots and pans. (14:41)  He was about 3 years older than the other men he trained with. Because of this, men tended to look up to him. (15:15)  One of his friends he had form his unit recounted that he was seen as a leader. (17:00)  After his basic training was complete he was given 10 days leave during which he went home. (17:46) �        Next he was sent to Camp Butner North Carolina. Here he was placed in the 89th devotion (18:09) Here the men were kept busy (18:58) He spent about 15-26 days in North Carolina. (20:26) After being assigned deviations, he was sent to Boston to sail to New York and then Europe. (20:58) He sailed on a victory ship. (21:34) The voyage over in the winter of 1944 was fairly calm, however coming back was rough. (22:48) While on the voyage he saw a U.S. destroyer and he heard depth charges deployed when below deck. (23:50) The food was horrible. Salt water was used for much of the cooking. (24:30) Arrival in France (25:20)  Once in France he was placed in a camp. While there his food accidentally went to England so the men were given toast and gravy till food could be sent to them. (25:26)  While here he was made to dig foxholes in wet terrain and get in it to prepare them for battle. (26:00)  He left the base to go inland in a blizzard; he saw a truck driving that had 8 bodies in its back stacked on top of one another. (26:40)  He moved inland in trucks. (27:40) Action in Europe (28:00)  He is moving in post the Battle of the Bulge. (post January 1945) (28:03)  When he reached the area where the Battle of the Bulge took place his unit was just helping clean up. Most of the heavy fighting was over. (28:35)  When he left North Carolina he was made 1st Scout. (28:50)  Because of his 1st Scout rank, he was at times asked to do special things like check bridges and lead his men when going into hostile territory. (29:20)  His time in action overlaps and runs together. He does not remember his first action. (30:30)  He didn’t have a way of telling when there were Germans besides sight. (31:35)  He was put on assignment once to go capture a German, but he surrendered so the task was fairly simple. (32:06)  He was assigned to check bridges for security approx. 6 times. (32:38)  His movement took him through Luxemburg, Belgium, Germany and Hungary. (32:50)  The countryside was dotted with many bombed out buildings. (33:23)  He fought in mostly farm land. This he liked better than traveling in cities. (34:02)  Because he was point man often, he also had to look for mines. When a man found a mine, he placed a handkerchief on it to mark it. (35:15) �       He and his unit fought mostly infantry. (36:30) He did not experience very many encounters with artillery or aircraft aside for one encounter when he was in a house and heard a germen jet fly overhead. (32:03) He thought the German soldiers were well trained and intelligent. However near the end of the war, the Germans turned to old men and boys and they were less skilled. (37:59) He did encounter SS troops. These soldiers were much more disciplined (39:20) The closest he got to an SS soldier was when he was the first American soldier into a concentration camp. (40:00) Seeing the concentration camp made him angry. The day after Americans entered, General Eisenhower made every individual in the town come out and look at what the Germans were doing. (41:10) He knew nothing of these camps before he discovered one himself. (42:11) Encounters with civilians (42:30)  Most of the civilians stayed in their homes when he and his unit passed through. (42:40)  On one occasion he approached a door to a house and heard children screaming. This made him think of his daughter. (43:00)  One of the civilians was used to signal the approach of oncoming American soldiers. (43:20)  On this occasion the Germans did not attack but rather retreated to the other side of the town. But while they were escaping he shot one of the men attempting to escape on a bicycle. (44:20)  He himself never got injured in ombat. (46:25)  He went through 2 rifles. One he broke attempting to break his fall. (46:48) Specific memories (47:10)  He had to cross the Moselle River 3 times. (47:20)  When reaching the top of a hill overlooking the river he realized how easy a target he and his unit were when crossing. (48:20)  They crossed the Moselle River in rafts. (48:40)  On one occasion one of his friends was killed by a grenade. (52:40)  Another one of the men was killed by a grenade that detonated while on his belt. (43:38)  When Germans surrendered they would put their hands up and at the same time knock their helmets off and put their hands on their head. (54:20)  His unit crossed the Rhine River in DUKWs (an amphibious vehicle.) (55:42)  He crossed the Rhine River at 3 AM with no resistance. (56:17) Post German surrender April 1945 (56:30)  He remembered being told to stop and let the Russians take Berlin when outside the city. (56:50) �       The Russians where mostly big people and they had a bullish personality. (57:20) After the German surrender there was a group of Germans he encountered who wanted to keep fighting. (58:59) This encounter resulted in the death of a machine gun operator in his unit. (1:00:30) There was a little town he encountered were some Germans were holding out. He and some other men were sent in. (1:02:17) The Germans fired upon him and his unit. He took cover. (1:03:36) The unit pulled out. But Charles was not informed his unit had left. So he shot rounds along a creek where the fire was coming from. Using the suppressing fire he successful escaped. (1:04:49) This encounter was the last active combat he was in. (1:06:08) The Occupation of Germany, Germany post April 1945. (1:06:22)  He and his unit were sent to France thinking they were going home. However the war was still occurring with the U.S. and Japan. (1:06:31)  He was made a truck driver who delivered fuel. (1:07:09)  One day he was smoking a cigar he almost caused an ignition of the gasoline. (1:09:08)  He disliked truck drivers in the army because they didn’t fight, stole rations, and had sex with French girls. (1:10:19)  He didn’t have enough points to go home so he was sent to Innsbruck, Austria. (1:12:28)  He was stationed at an Austrian cavalry barracks. (1:13:06)  He built a sign while there for his division and regiment. (1:13:40)  He also painted all the states on the windows of their mess hall. (1:15:02)  While painting he was provided with several German artists who were prisoners of war to aid in his project. (1:17:34)  Most of the prisoners where the same age as the U.S. soldiers. (1:18:35)  He was in Austria from (approx. June of 1945-December 1946)(1:19:41)  He recalls Russian soldiers getting drunk on another side of the river and shooting at the U.S. solders. (1:20:00)  Once while on patrol the Russians opened fire on him. (1:21:01)  There was a bar and a dance hall near the cleverly base for entertainment. (1:22:04)  Girls were aloud in to dance with. (1:22:45)  He learned a little bit of the German language as well as the French language. (1:23:30)  When coming back from checking a bridge to see if it was booby trapped, he visited the Colonels who had a nice feather bed and a hot meal. (1:24:27)  He went to one of the houses he was stationed in and asked for bread and wine. He was invited in and was given a full dinner. (1:26:15)  This house that offered food was in a very rural area. (1:28:40) �Leaving Germany (1:29:40)  The men were sent home individually rather than his entire unit as a time. (1:29:50)  He went home on a victory ship. It took 10 days. (1:29:45)  Some of the victory ships broke in half due to the conditions. (1:30:34)  The weather on the trip back was bad and he did not believe he would make it home. (1:31:00)  He landed on (Staten Island) New York. (1:31:13)  Once here he was placed on a train and sent back to Camp McCoy, Wisconsin. (1:31:50)  At Camp McCoy he was given a brief discharge as part of his discharge. (1:32:23)  There was no encouragement for him to join the reserves. (1:32:58)  He went back to Jackson Michigan(1:33:35)  When he was out of the army he worked in supervision in factories due to his floor experience before the war. (1:33:44)  At age 27 he was superintended of 2 factories and at age 35 he was general manager of a factory. (1:33:52)  He quit the job after his wages where cut and the factory was sold. (1:34:16)  He ran another business after quitting his factory management job. (1:36:20)  In the recession of 1957 he worked in fabrications and stamping of metal. (1:37:50)  He then decided to sell his factory and become a Freelance sales representative. (1:39:10)  In 1957 he bought a home on the shore of Lake Michigan for 37,000$ (1:40:00)  His wife died in 1993. (1:41:20) Effects of Service (1:42:30)  It was a great experience he would not want to trade for anything but he would not want to do it over either. (1:42:40)  He used to have nightmares about encounters he had in the service. (1:43:05)  He still dreams of it but in a positive way. (1:43:30)  When he returned for service he was a very jealous man and easily angered. This led experts to believe that he may have had PTSD. (1:43:50)  A lot of this anger originated from the absence of help readjusting to society. (1:44:17)  His military experience did make him want to strive to obtain a higher degree of proficiency in his work. (1:46:23)  On one occasion he made his wife go to the unemployment agency because he was too embarrassed to go there himself. (1:46:59) �Charles Fisher Home Movie (1:00:09) *Note: Because this is a different interview the time coding starts over. Also because information is repeated from the first interview some information is spoken but not rewritten on the outline. Home movie (post April 1945) (00:10)  The men are traveling from France to Austria. (1946). (00:14)  The Danube River is depicted. (00:55)  Typical towns had clock towers. (1:08)  The Austrian cleverly barracks. (1:22)  Here there was a Russian American Check point. (2:00)  He before the war in 1943. He had his tooth kicked out. (4:30) Beginning of interview (6:20)  People were very supportive of the war when it began in late 1942. (7:17)  Some men thought if they got a job making military parts they wouldn’t have to go into the service. (7:45)  His child was 2 years old when he left in 1943 and 4 when he got back in 1945. (8:00)  His wife was not too unhappy he enlisted. She frequently visited him in basic training. (8:30)  The more extensive training (I and R) was training to capture German soldiers. He was also trained on how to operate all vehicles even some German ones such as a motorcycle. (9:54)  He was given the choice of being a scout or a sniper after training. (10:40)  He chose not to be a sniper. (11:40)  1st Scouts had a high mortality rate. (12:05)  He was in the 89th infantry division, 353rd Regiment in Patton’s 3rd Army. (13:12)  He ate primarily K rations. They included typically, among other things, a packet of coffee and a solid piece of chocolate. (14:40)  He was supposed to be issued rations however being in the front lines he was often not able to get any and had to ask civilians for bread. (17:49)  He also had difficulty receiving mail while in combat. (19:20)  When he returned to HQ after checking if a bridge was booby trapped, he was told that he could sleep in the HQ building for the night and he would not be woken up until he was done sleeping. (23:08)  He was issued a small book that gave useful information on languages he might encounter such as German and French. (24:40)  While traveling he often encountered dead cattle and livestock in the country side. (26:29) �       The men typically slept in foxholes. If the men knew they would be staying in it for an extended period they would often add things such as shelves for food or a place to make coffee. (27:00) If it was raining or snowing he would use fur branches to make a shelter over his foxhole. (28:20) On one occasion he tackled one of his fellow soldiers for being an “army bully” and stealing some of the candy he had received from home. (31:06) He did not receive discipline for this action however he did for giving some French civilians cigarettes. (32:28) He captured a German soldier only to have him later be shot by his Sergeant. (33:00) One night while in the foxhole, the man he was with was so afraid his teeth were chattering. (35:35) Latter, the man who was beside him in the foxhole was made a hero after an entire unit of German soldiers surrendered to him near the end of the war. (36:34) Encounter with the concentration camp. (37:45)  He had no knowledge of the genocide of the Jews but saw slander of the Jews in towns he passed. (38:50)  Once in the camps, the prisoners were often robbed of their valuables including gold teeth. (39:30)  The town’s people near the camp claimed to know nothing of what was going on inside the camps. (40:26) End of the war (April 1945) (41:00)  He was still required to go on night patrols even after the end of the war in April of 1945. (42:27)  One a night patrol after the German surrender, a Sergeant was killed on a night patrol. (45:00) The return home. (47:12)  He came home by train to Detroit. (47:40)  The army gave him a lot of spam to eat. Because of this, he never wanted to eat it again. (48:40)  When he came home the hilarity of the war being over had subsided. (49:50)  He stayed with his sister in Jackson Michigan after finding a job as a die setter. (51:00) � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Veterans History Project Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. History Department Description An account of the resource The Library of Congress established the Veterans History Project in 2001 to collect memories, accounts, and documents of U.S. war veterans from World War II and the Korean War, Vietnam War, and conflicts in the Middle East and elsewhere, and to preserve these stories for future generations. The GVSU History Department interviews are part of this work-in-progress, and may contain videos and audio recordings, transcripts and interview outlines, and related documents and photographs. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1914- Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Afghan War, 2001--Personal narratives, American Iran Hostage Crisis, 1979-1981--Personal narratives, American Korean War, 1950-1953--Personal narratives, American Michigan--History, Military Oral history Persian Gulf War, 1991--Personal narratives, American United States--History, Military United States. Air Force United States. Army United States. Navy Veterans Video recordings Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Personal narratives, American World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Smither, James Boring, Frank Relation A related resource Veterans History Project (U.S.) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-27 Language A language of the resource eng Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/455">Veterans History Project interviews (RHC-27)</a> Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FisherC1118V Title A name given to the resource Fisher, Charles (Interview outline and video), 2011 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, Charles Description An account of the resource Charles Fisher served as a 1st scout in the 89th infantry division 353rd regiment of Patton's 3rd Army. During this interview Charles Fisher's recounts action during his service from 1943 to 1946 including one occasion in which he was the first American solider to enter a concentration camp. He also touches briefly on is home life including his employment and management of factories. This interview includes a supplemental video with some home movie footage that he shot in Europe after the war and an earlier interview recorded by his daughters. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Smither, James (Interviewer) Camp, Suzanne (Interviewer) Rightmire, Joan (Interviewer) Subject The topic of the resource Oral history Veterans History Project (U.S.) United States--History, Military Michigan--History, Military Veterans Video recordings World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American United States. Army Language A language of the resource eng Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Moving Image Text Relation A related resource Veterans History Project (U.S.) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2011-06-07 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/455">Veterans History Project Collection, (RHC-27)</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource application/pdf video/mp4 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives