Tha fround la rapidly defrosting.
Glory be!
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It haH been nnnounrcd that thn use of U. 8. Postal Notes is to be discontinued after Saturday, March 81.
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Mr. and Mn. Frank Newell re- turned last week from the T^y Show In New York City where they had an exhibit from the Newell Mfg. Co. Ovor 10,000 buyers from every state In the Union and Mex- ico were present.
Among several Interesting enter- tainments they attended was the Firestone Hour where they were recognised by many Lowell people over TV in a crowd of 8,000.
Mr. and Mrs. Newell returned home by the way of Washington, D. C.
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Recently the .Michigan Depart- ment of Revenue published a ataitement of sales tax collections In which Kent county Is reported to have paid In the 1949-00 fiscal year $88.49 per capita.
According to this statement Low- ell village must have done a |2,- 548,788.38 business In order to have paid a sales tax amounting - to
|TB,808.50.
Established Juno, 1893
Local Happenings
Mr. and Mrs. Rao* Heffron and Piatqy of Orand Rapid • were Sun- day dinner guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chades Young.
Mlts Phyllis GJotfelty returned returned Monday evening to North- western University after spending the Easter vacation with her par- ents, Rev. and Mrs. PhllHp Olot- felty.
Mrs. Ida Krum returned Friday from Grand Rapids where she has been visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Harold Bargwell and other rel- ktlvea.
Mr. and Mrs. Oswald Rlerl and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Schneider called on Mr. Chris Rlerl and wife in Croton Sunday. Mr. Rlerl re- turned with them to attend the wedding of his granddaughter. Miss Jeanette Go»te in Owosso.
Mrs. Chas. Mclntyre was a Sun- day guest of her son and dauehter- in-law. Mr. and Mrs. John Mclntyre and the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Miller In Grand Rap- ids.
Mrs. Thaddeus Glllls entertained her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rreltensteln of Grand Rapids over the week end. Her nephew, Rlllle Hausser of Grand Rapids, Is spend- ing several days of this week with the Glllls family.
Rev. and Mrs. 3. R. Wenger and son Kent of Leslie called on Lowell friends Sunday.
Friday, Mrs. Charles Shaw and sons, Pfc. Robert Vandenhout and children of Clarksville, and James Needham were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. ESarl Startwrd.
Mrs. Gerald Rollins Is attend- ing an Insurance School In Lansing this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Snay spent Easter Sunday with his sister, Mrs.
Mary Rector in Rattle Creek.
Mr. and Mrs. Orrln Sterklo were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Oosta in Grand Rapids.
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Strong were Easter Sunday guests of their daughter, Mrs. Jim Carpenter In Grand Rapids.
Mr. and Mrs. Clair Snyder and family of Relding spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ren Snyder,
Mr. and Mrs. Karl F r y and baby visited his mother In Grand Rapids Sunday.
Wednesday of last week Mrs. Art Schneider and daughter, Mrs. John Williams took Ray and Reth Mer- rill to thafr home In Watervllet and paid a visit to their new gtmaddaughler and niece at the Merrill home.
Mrs. S y l v ^ e r W W e r v M M two days of last week with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jackson in Lansing.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Herald and family of Carson City spent Sim- day with Mrs. Laura Dawson.
Mr. and Mrs. Grant Ralkema and Jimmie, and Miss Dorothy Neelis, went through the Oldeamoblle plant In Lansing, where Robert was for- merly employed.
Mrs. Hairy Shuter of Cascade rd. was the guest Thursday of Mrs J. E. Rannen and Mrs. Wm. Ker- ekes, and attended the White Breakfast at the Methodist Church.
Mr. and Mrs. Rruoe Mile*
daughter Linda of East Lansing were Saturday guests at the W. A.
Roth home.
The Ooofus Club met Wednesday for a 1:80 Inucheon and cards. In the home of Mrs. Paul Kellogg.
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Roth were week end guests of her sister, Mrs.
Blanche Rraden in Jackson.
Mr. and Mrs. Loren Dygert and son Cpl. Darrell Dygert of Cal- edonia visited Sunday at the Tony Kropf home.
Faculty Changes Announced For
LoweH Schools
I t has long been the policy of the Roard of Education to withhold an- nouncement of changes In the per- sonnel for the following year until the list of resignations and the fil- ling of the vacancies had iWn com- pleted. However, much Intereat has been shown In certain rumors that have been circulating In the community and so it seems wise to clarify the atmosphere.
First of all, Mrs. W. J. Smith, who has been an outstanding work- er in the system for ovef a quarter of a century has decided tn retire from the profession at the dose of the school year. Mrs. Smith has qualified for the pension and an- nuity plan provided by the state re- tirement system and she plans to take the annual southern trip with her husband, who must spend the winters wli4re the ellmatlc condi- tions are best for his health.
Mrs. Smith has made an Inestim- able contribution to the educational welfare of the children and com- munity, and she will be sorely missed. Hundreds of boys and girls have learned English and gocd citizenship In her classroom.
The best wishes of hundreds of her former students and of the en- tire community go with her in her retirement.
Mr. Jack Howe will take over Mrs. Smith's duties as director of the eighth grade. He will teach so- cial science in grades six, seven and eight, while Mrs. Claus and Mrs.
Reynolds will be taking over duties In his room. Mr. Howe will prob- ably teach one class in the high school and he will continue his ath- letic duties.
Mies Phyllis Thlelan, who has been In charge of the Home Eco- nomics department for the past four years has resigned to continue her studies. She had done excellent work while In Lowell, and her an- nual "Easter Parade"—a display of sewing—has attracted hundreds each year, and has been an out- standing event of achievement.
Mlas Pauline Nelson, who has been teaching mathematics and English for five years has also de- cided not to return to Lowell an- other year. Miss Nelson plans to take up her duties nearer her home In Gbdlllac, She win be greatly missed by the high school students she served. The Roard of Educa- tion regrets the loss of these teach- ers who have served so weil but every effort will be made to attract capable successors.
New High School Principal Mr. Hay Avery (A. M.) who has been principal of the high school for the past nine years has, at his own persistent request, been re- lieved of his duties as principal, but will oontinue aa a full time teacher, with other certain duties that have not yet been determined.
Mr. Avery came to Lowell as a teacher and coach from Lakeview In 1930 and he has rendered veo- man service as a coach, athletic director, teacher and administrator during these years. He has been a tireless worker In behalf of the school and has always gladly given of his time outside of school hours.
His cousel has been Invaluable In getting up educational policies and procedures and his recommenda- tions and suggestions for the phys- ical improvement of the school plant have been Invaluable also.
The stage, public address system, and more recently the folding bleachers—which will be Installed—
are a few of many of Mr. Avery's helpful Ideas. While In charge of high school he has rendered very efficient service. Fortunately he will remain as a full-time employee of the Board,
Mr. Stephen NIsbet, who has been teaching social science and coaching athletics for the past three years, will be elevated to the high school principalshlp beginning in September.
Mr. NIsbet has endeared himself in the hearts and minds of the stu- dents and townspeople during his short sojourn in Lowell, and he 'a well-fitted for the new position. He win continue to teach but will spend most of his time in admin- istrative duties.
Mr. NIsbet attended Michigan State and Alma and will receive his Master's degree at the University of Michigan this summer. HLn father is S. S. NIsbet^ former superintendent at Fremont, and now a member of the State Roard of Education^
The changes in the high school will undoubtedly cause changes In other teacher assignments and If arrangements can be made an- other male member will be added to the faculty, who will aaalst In athletics.
Lowel School Icmds Win Ftstivd Honors
The Lowell Hlfch School Rand, under the direction of Orval Jessup won a second place rating Satur- day, March 17, at the Michigan Band and Orchestra festival (Dis- trict No. 7).
The Junior Band, under the di- rection of Miss C. Kosch, also won a second place honor.
Both bands were pleased to see the enthusiasm shown by friends and parents attending the featlval.
Kent A&. Topics
Notes from Kent County Extension
LOWELL. MICHIGAN. THURSDAY. MAR. 29. 1951
Biennial Spring Election April 2
Important Issues to Be Decided
Number 48
Easter Sunday guests of Mr. and i M S C S t v d o n t V M t f Mrs. Dan Martlndale of Cascade
were Mr. and Mrs. Junior Martin- dale and Diane of Hastings, Midi.
Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Bennett re- turned to their home at Orleans Banday night a 1th their new son, Kevin Lee, born March 12 after spending the last nine weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Haney The Bennetts also have two little girls.
Mr. and Mrs. Dosson Witherell and son, Terry Lee, spent Sunday evening with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Haney.
O. E. S. News
Mrs. Byrd Beachura and Mrs, Ed Boyd were guest officers from Cy- clamen Chapter, bo Peninsula Chap- ter last Tuesday -night
Friendship night.
3 2 n d D i v i s i o n G r o v e s Mr*. Erwin Nunraer who recent- ly returned from a trip to the Philippines and Japan, and who Is now a student at MSC, spent the spring vacation with her mother- in-law, Mrs. Fred Nummer.
While overseas Mrs. Numiner visited the grave of her husband,, Capt Erwin Nummer of the 82nd Division of Michigan National Guards, who lost his life while serving his country, December, 1925, and is buried in the Amer- ican National Military cemetery at Manila, P. I. She also visited the graves of all the 32nd Division men who arc burled there.
Agriculture
Wo are In the need M a farm for a foreign exchange farmer who will be coming to the county some- time in June for a three month stay. Last year wa had two ex- charge farmers placed on Kent County farms. One was John Bruyn, a Dutch farmer, the other, Pierre Gantrelle a French farmer.
This year we will have two. The rst is Niels Martin Madsen a Dan- ish farmer who comes from Ran- leavej. Odder Denmark. He la 26 years old and reads, speaks and understands English well.
He la interested in a fruit farm partlcularVy growing applea and pears.
The plan Is that theee foreign exchange farmers will work on the farm on which they are placed.
They will be paid seventy dollars in addition to their room and board. We would like to hear from anyone interested in this young farmer or In the other one who will come later.
In the last Issue of the quarterly bulletin there was an article on the use of weed killer on newly estab- lished strawberry beds. It looks like a lot of hard work can be eliminated by use of these mater- ials, The material which seems to do the trick Is called EHE. We called a few dealers In Grand Rap- Ids but find no one stocking the material as yet. This Is worth looking Into If you grow any amount of Btrawberrles.
We are waiting for reservations on the vegetable growers tour to Cleveland. Will you please get your reservation In immediately.^
Have you thought about using certified seed this year? Records show that certified seed produces healthier and cleaner grains and therefore In general Increase pro- duction.
Home Economics If somebody Invented a "budget stretcher" that could pare $S off the weekly food blll-we'd probably all buy H.
R u t what many of us forget is that no special tools are needed to do the Job. Any smart housewife can do It with a pencil, a little planning^ and her abUity to recog- nise a bargain. That's what Mary Bodwell, Agricultural Economics department food specialist at Mich- igan State College, says.
A family of four might save | 5 on meats alone If they had been In the habit of having steaks or ham every day. These choice outs av- erage around a dollar a pound. By buying cuts priced at 55 cents or less a pound, the outlay would be about $5.
Notice price ranges a t retail counters. Stewing veal, pork liver, breast of lamb, short ribs of beef, bulk sausage, pork feel and breast of veal aa'examples of meat cuts marked less than 55 cents a pound.
Naturally, these budget cuts are not recommended for every day In tlie week, but they h«»1p out on a limited budget. And It dcesnt mean sacrificing nutrition either.
The lower prieod meats are usually as high—sometimes higher—in food value as the expensive cuts. And they can be served m a variety of tempting ways by the wise home- maker.
Other moderate priced meats, 70 cents a pound or less, include beef liver, hamburger, lamb pattlef shoulder roast of lamb,, link saus- age, pork steak, and pork chops, pork butts, stewing and frying chicken.
Another good place to trim the food budget is at the fruit and veg- etable counter. The golden rule here Is to pay close attention to what items are in best supply or in season. Prices may change fast from one week to the n e x t
4-H d u b s
A record crowd attended County Achievement days at Rockford. All the exhibits and performances were very good. We are real proud of our boys and girls.
April 15 has been set as a dead line to take care of all club mem- bers who from sickness or other reasons could not be completed and get their credit at regular achieve- ments. Any Irregularities in eerO ficatcs and pins should also be taken care of by this date.
Perhaps more than ever before the Importance of voting Is em- phasised In all voting perclncts In the state, at the Biennial Election to be held Monday. April 3, 1961.
In some of the townships there Is little or no opposition to the candidates nominated for township offices, but there are Important Is- sues In many of the townthlps and the s'ate ticket is one of great Im^
portance.
Six Important state educatidnal offices are to be filled in this elec- tton. These offices include two members of the Board of Regents at the University of Michigan, two members of the Roard of Agricul- ture at Michigan State College, a member of the State Board of Ed- ucation, and the office of State Superintendent of Public Instruc- tion.
Republican State Ticket Regents of the U. of M.—Roecoe O. Ronlsteel, of Ann Arbor» and Leland L Doan, of Midland.
Justices of Supreme Court—Neil E. Reld, of Mt. Clemens, and Emer- son R. Boyles of Charlotte.
State Board of Agriculture—
rest H. Akers, of Detroit, and PnA- crick H. Mueller, of Grand Rapids.
Superintendent of Public In- struction - D r . Lee M. Thurston, of Lansing.
State Roard of Education—Chat-
£« ^G, Rurns, of Groese Pp'itfe Names of the Democratic nem- inees have not been made available to thla newspaper.
Proposed Amendments Pnposal No. 1, provides for an- nual regular sessions of the Legis- lature;
Proposal No. 2. provides for a bonus of $500 to survivors of per- sons In military service who havfc died or shall hereafter die from service connected causes;
Proposal No. 3, to permit the in- crease of salaries of Supreme Court Justices after election or ap- pointment, so that all Justlcos serving concurrently may receive the same salaries.
Be sure If you are a duly qual- ified. registered elector that you go to the polls and vote Monday, April 2nd.
Arthur F. Armstrong Passes In His Sleep
Early Sunday Morning
Arthur F. Armstrong, 73. retired Lowell businessman, passed away in his sleep at his homo here Sun- day morning after a long Illness.
Mrs. Trenis Devener left on for their'Wednesday for Fort Wayne. Ind,
where she will visit her sister.
Ionia Pomona Gr«ngo
Ionia County Pomona Grange will meet with Keene Grange on Saturday, March 31sl. Dinner at noon.
Mrs. Ruth Swiler, Pomona, will present the County Officers in a program following the dinner.
BARE SALE
The Mapcs School will hold a bake sale Saturday, March 81, -be- ginning at 12 o'clock noon, at Thompson's Sanitary Market. c48
Red Cross Chairman Conducts Campaign
Wheeled hair,
former T^or
Ff-om Her
Mrs. Marcus Putnam, a resident of Lowell, now living In Eaton Rapids, has been appointed chairman of the Red Cross drive In that city, with 54 workers as- sisting her.
Mrs. Putnam who has not walked i or the past twenty-four years, has solicited these helpers by telephone from her wheelchair, and is con- ducting the campaign In this way.
She was also chairman last year, going over the top with high hon- ors.
Mrs. Putnam also solicits mag- azine subocrlptlons, and has the agency for several lines of cards.
Her Lowell friends admire her for her determination to be of service to others regardless of her handi- cap. She is the daughter of New- t : n L. Coons.
Dolors Strike lock At Man's W o n t Enemy
When Rghring Cancer
Lowell Business and Professionah Womens Club, Inc.. is sponsoring the campaign against cancer in the drive for funds this week and suc- cess seems tv> be sure. "For your own sake give generously in this effort to conquer cancer." stales one of the leaders.
There is one chance in five that yOU Will b»v« A fifty-five chance that someone you love will need help In fighting cancer.
Your dime, your dollar, whatever you give helps change these odds In your favor—helps pay for more research on the cause and cure of cancer, and helps furnish hospitals, d o c t o r s and equipment when they're needed.
When a caller comes to your door be prepared and give.
F o w G t o W f f e i o d
into Job's Dcngbters hi loooMM Service
Sandra Fonger, JoAnne Lasby.
Susan McPherson and Kay Wood were initiated into Job's Daugh- ters Monday, Mar. 26. We' now have a nice choir and we hope by our next meeting the girls will sing the songs t h a t go with the work which will make our work more impressive.
Shirley Goslln, sang "The Old Rugged Cross" very beautiful while our princess. Cheryl Nelllst and Phyllis Chaterdon and Queen Rcv- erly Buck came from the cross formation and knelt In front of the lighted cross.
The people of the future and the things they will do, rests not alone with mothers, fathers, brothers, it depends on daughters, too. "What you will be you are now becoming."
We feel our daughters are becom- ing the fairest in the land.
—Council Members.
Mr. Armstrong was born in Can- nonsburg and had lived In Lowell since 1907. He was superintendent of the Lowell Specialty Co. until 1030 ar.d at that time he founded the Prlce-RHe Hardware A Supply Co., being active In that business until he retired In 1940.
Besides being an enterprising businessman and good citizen of the village he was also an active member of the Congregational Church and Lowell Masonic Lodge.
Surviving are a son. J. G. Arm- strong of Grand Rapids; a daugh- ter. Mrs. Gladys Bergln. and a grandson. John Bergln. Mrs. Arm- strong passed away July 30, 1947.
The body reposed at the home.
518 Spring St. until Tuesday and funeral services were held at Roth Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon at 2.00 o'clock, the Rev. Norman G.
Woon officiating. Burial was made In Oakwood cemetery.
Former Lowell Man
Passes at Age 91
Burial services were held In Oak-
|wood cemetery Monday afternoon Myron B. Conklln. who died Saturday at his home near Stanton.
He was 91 years old.
Mr. Conklln formerly lived In Lowell and was for years agent at the Pere Marquette depot, and Is well known by the older residents.
The passing of Mr. Conklln marks the closing of a former enthuslsas- tlc social club of some thirty years ago of which he has been the sole survivor for the past several years.
The members of the Jolly Dozen club were Mr. and Mrs. F. M.
Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. An- drews, Mr. and Mrs. John Lasby.
Mr. and Mr?. C. O. Lawrence, Mr.
and Mrs. F. N. White and Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Conklln.
Open House Sunday For 50th Anniversary
The fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Wright, fbrmerly of Lowell, will be observ- ed Sunday. April 1, with open house from 2:00 to 8:00 o'clock In the town hall at Kent City. Their five children are assisting with the plans for a gala golden wed- ding.
George Roiir.er, 83
Dies at Son's Home
George Ilalmer passed away Monday at the home of his son.
Garry Ralmer In Keene township where he bos been cared for dur- ing his Illness the past several months. He was 83 years old.
Mr. Ralmer was born Feb. 2.
1868 and spent the greater part of his life In and around Lowell and Keene, where he Is well known.
Surviving besides the son are four grandchildren.
Funeral serv'.ceH were h»»ld Wed- nesday afternoon at Roth Funeral Home, the Rev. Phillip R. Glotfelty officiating and burial was made in Oakwood cemetery.
P.T.A. Institute Highlights Panel
On Sex Offenders
"The Sex Offender—a Community Problem" will highlight the pro- gram of the 18th Annual PTA Health institute when it holds an all day session In Park Congrega- tional Church on April 4 from 9 a m. to 3 p. m.
This topic will follow the lunch- eon, over which Mrs. Roy Morford, Health Chairman for Kent County PTA Council will preside. It will be covered In the form of a panel discussion, with County Prosecutor Roger O. McMahon acting as mod- erator.
Dr. Samuel W. Hartwell, Assis- tant Director, Michigan Depart- ment ef Mental Health will discuss
"The Sex Offender What He Is and What He Does." Dr. Hartwell Is well known In Kent County as a former director of the Grand Val- ley Children's Center.
All members of the panel except Mr. McMahon are members of the committee on education of the Ocverncr's Study Commission on the deviated criminal sex offender.
Time will be allowed for questions and discussion from the floor.
Registration will begin at 9:00 a. m.
Topics to be discussed at the morning session include: "Living Through Atomic Disaster" by Ar- nold Plgorsh of the Kent County Defense Council; "Keeping Your Food Sanitary" by Dr. E. F. Meyer, chief sanitarian for the Grand Raplda Health Department; "Nu- trition Tips In 1951" by Miss El- eanor Morrlscn of the Gas Com- pany. H. D. Ireland. M. D.. Med- ical Director of Sunshine Sanator- ium will speak on "Your Tuber- culosis Problem."
PTA groups in Grand Rapid^ and Kent County are making reserva- tions for delegates from public.
Catholic and Christian Schools.
The general public is Invited and may call GL 61471 before March 31 for luncheon reservations.
Entertain PNG Club
In Easter Atmosphere
Mrs. Pearl Jones and Mrs. Carrie Gulliford were hostesses Monday evening to the P. N. G. Club which met In the home of the former.
The meeting was called to order by the president, Mrs. Inlce Wood.
Roll call was responded to by "My Pet Charity." Fifteen members and two guests were present.
Easter games were played with lovely prizes awarded, and the cli- max to a pleasant evening was a most delicious lunch.
The next meeting will be April 23rd with Mrs. Sarah Chrouch and Mrs. Jessie Rogers hostesses. Place to be announced later.
Permit Given For Storing Petroleum
In South Lowell
The Slate Conservation Depart- ment permit was grunted this week for drilling a liquid petroleum storage well In the South Lowell lo- cation recently purchased by Cit- ies Service Oil Co. of Oklahoma.
Much speculation has been going on as to what use was to be made of this land, and many have thought that oil drilling was to be carried on. According to the per- mit granted by the Conservation Department, H. B. Wright of Mt.
Pleasant, representative of Cities Service Oil Co., has been given a permit to drill a well for petroleum storage to a depth of 4600 feet to the salt formations.
Let's all hope that the Lowell water supply is not contaminated by this drilling. The last wells that were drilled In this vicinity al- lowed the salt water to enter the village water veins and It cost the taxpayers of the community over
$60,000 to secure new water sup- ply.
Engagement Announced
Mr. and Mrs. Orlle Grlndle of Lowell announce the engagement of their daughter, Lucille J., to Richard Wilcox, son of Mr. and Mrs. Royal Wilcox, of St. Johns.
Rill Webster, Frank Oatley of Lowell and Merle Watson of Alto, returned home Monday after spend- ing their Spring vacation In Flor- ida.
South Boston Grange
The regular meeting was held on Saturday evening. Mar. 24. in open fonn. Owing to the present epi- demic of Influen/A. the Lakeside degree team was unable to be with us to confer the Inlrd and fourth degrees as planned.
After a short business meeting card playing was the entertain- ment of the evening.
Pomona lecturer. Mildred Wlt- tenbach. announced that Ionia County Pomona Grange meeting will be held at Keene Grange on Saturday, Mar. 31, with dinner at noon and an afternoon meetiir
Our nex/t regular meeting will be Weld on Saturday evening. April 7.
at which tims. unless illness pre- vents, the Lakeside degree team wi'l b e with us to give the third and fourth degrees. Our home economics chairman. Hope Sar- geent. would Uke all those solicited for the March 24 meeting to please bring the same thing for the April 7th meeting, and those not solicited please bring a dozen buttered rolls and a dish to pass.
The next dance will be Saturday evening. Mar. 31, with Pearl Roth's committee serving the refresh- ments. Everyone come and bring a friend.
—Thelma McClure Grange Rep
Erlers Celebrate
Easter Birthdayi
Mr. and Mrs. Jules Erler gave i birthday dinner Sunday honoring their two daughters, Shirley Jean, three, and Reulah Kay, two, both of them arriving on Easter Sun- day.
The children's great uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Christie of Grand Rapids, and their grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Rannan were their guests.
SPRING TOPCOATS Bright new tweeds and checks and gabardines to put spring In ycur wardrobe. S35 to $49.50 at Coons.
LoweH Womons Club Hear Attorney Cook
Discuss Legal Phases
Attorney George R. Cook was the speaker at the Lowell Woman's Club last Wednesday, which was held at the home of Mrs. Bert Pur- chase. Attorney Cook discussed the descent and distribution of property as affecting women, ex- plaining legal terms and phrases.
He also discussed the legal phase of remarriages, and discussed the advantages of joint deeds, or joint ownership, pointing out the dan- gers of same.
Life leases, their advantages and dangers, oral contracts and written contracts were also treated upon, and Mr. Cook stated that written contracts were worth a good deal more than their cost.
He also brought out that a woman can sign a contract without her husband's knowledge or con- sent. and the husband Is liable for same. Mr. Cook answered a num- ber of questions following his talk, and was given a rising vote of thanks by the members.
At the business meeting follow- ing, the President, Mrs. D. L. Dlck- erson presided and the following officers were elected for the en- suing year:
President, Mrs. D. L Dlckerson;
Secretary, Mrs. John Allan Hlckey;
Treasurer, Mrs. John Taylor.
The District meeting, which will be held In Lowell April 19th. was discussed, and tentative plans were made for the luncheon. During the social hour the tea committee, Mrs. Will Flynn, Mrs. F, F. Coons.
Mrs. John Taylor and Mrs, M. E.
Simpson, served cup cakes, tea and mints.
VMrrwiiT i ^ t f w j iTwnfi
About Our Servicemeo
Robert L. Chrouch has been pro- moted from Corporal to Sergeant and his new address Is, Sgt. R. L.
Chrouch 16262093, Box 296, EnoD, Ohio.
Pvt Duane Kaufman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kaufman, has been enjoying a five-day furijugh at home. The address since his ra- turn to the base is. Pvt. Duane Kaufmann AF 16354308, 3383rd Student Squad, Box 705, Keeslsr AFB. Miss.
Darle Riekert who has graduatsd from boot camp at Great Lakes Training Center, III., Is home this week on leave before going out on ship.
Pfc. Mervln E. VunWormer has been transferred to the 3rd Ar- mored Division. His address Is U.
8. 55019562. Co. B, 32nd Med. Tank Bn. CCB. 3rd Armored Dlv. Fort Knox, Ky.
Pfc. Robert Vandenhout left Sunday night for Camp LeJeuns, N. C., after spending a ten day furlough with his mother, Mrs.
Charles Shaw.
Pvt. James P. Tlchelaar, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hans Tlchelaar, who has been In Army training at Ft.
Leonard Wood, Mo., Is home on furlough and on his return expects to be transferred to another Bass.
Receive Promotions Ronald Jessup, Richard Wleland, Amos Sterzlck, Jr., and Vera Yelter of the 3723rd training squad- ron, Flight 802 of the Lackland Air Force Base were promoted to the rank of PFC last week Wed- nesday. Mr. and Mrs. Orval Jessup and Mrs. Walter Wleland and daughter Marian were very pleased to be present at that time. Stan- ley Kelley was recently promoted to the rank of Pfc also.
These young men have finished their basic training and are being sent to other destinations: Amos to Shepard Air Base In northern Tex- as. Vera to Scott Field, Rllnois, Richard to Philadelphia and Ron Is being transferred to the Air Force Band School on the Lackland base for four weeks.
Benefit Dancing Party
Square and round dancing to the music of Kilmer Orchestra will fccl'ire the benefit party sponsored by Ionia County JVGA to be held at Keene Grange hall Saturday evening. March 81. Refreshments will be served at intermission.
A donation of 35c or more will be appreciated as this money will be used to 8p:nsor trips such as the ones taken to Washington. D. C., In 1949. and New Orleans. La., in 1950 to National Junior Vegetable Growers' Convention.
Lowell Extension Class
The Lowell Evening Extension Class will meet Wednesday, April 4th at 8 o'clock in the home of Mrs. Ted MacTavlsh on N. Jeffer- son. The second lesson on "Pat- tern Alteration" will be given by Mrs. Glendon Bovee and Mrs. Arie Leeman. Anyone Interested is welcome.
ELECTION NOTICES
G rattan Township Notice la hereby given that at the Biennial Spring Election to be held Monday, April 2, 1951, the various township officers are to be elected, ssld election to be held in the Grattan town hail In said township. Polls will be open from 7:00 a. m. to 8:00 p. m. Town meeting at one o'clock.
C. J. Geldersma,
c-48 Grattan Township Clerk.
Cascade Township Notice Is hereby given that at the Biennial Spring Election to be held Monday. April 2. 1951. the var- ious township officers are to be elected: also the following propo- sition will be y resented to the vot- ers; said election to be held In the Cascade township hall In said township.
Proposition: Shall the Township of Cascade come under Sec. 161.25 of the Compiled Laws of the State of Michigan for 1948.; Providing for the filing of petitions by persons desiring nominations for township offices and the nomination of can- didates by direct Primary?
Polls will be open from 7:00 m. to 8-00 p. m. Town meeting at one o'clock.
C. Harold Buttrlck, Cascade Township Clerk.
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Advertise In the Ledger.
Financial Report Financially, the country's s o u n d - Affairs are better, all around.
Our taxes are decreasing fast;
A buck Is worth a buck at last.
Subsiding prices are the rule.
And living's cheaper . . April Pool!
—Richard Wheeler j
AUCTION SALES
Stanley Tlmlnskls, Lowell, Cattle, farm Implements, feed, etc., Sat- urday, April 7. See complete list In this week's Ledger.
LoweH Band Students Enter State Festival
Lowell High School band Is to be represented In the State Music Fes- tival to be held In Ann Arbor Sat- urday, March 31. The following students will bo In the groups as given below:
Senior High Rrass Sextet—Ron Rlttersdorf, Robert Clark, Suzanne Miller. Tom Morris, Arthur Tusch, Marvin Leech.
Senior High Saxophone Quartet—
Judy McMahon, Francis Brown, Nola Bedell, Beverly Bedell.
Senior High Drum Duet—Renee Falrchlld and Plynn Pennock.
Senior High Drum Solos—PhylUfl Lewis, Renee Falrchlld and Plynn Pennock.
Junior High Trombone Q u a r t e t - Michael Miller, Steve Myers. Nancy Oatley, Pat Trumble.
Junior High Clarinet Trio—Mor- een Rankin. Barbara Burtlc, Rob- ert Llnd.
Junior High Solos—Nancy Oatley, trombone; Brenda Rankin, sax- ophone.
Rites Wednesday For Mrs. L A. Hubbard, 80
Mrs. L A. Hubbard, 80, mother of Bert M. Purchase of LoweH, passed away Monday morning a t a nursing home in Sparta, after a l:ng Illness.
Funeral services were held a t Greenhoe Funeral Home In Grand Rapids Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. Paul Markham officiating and burial was made In Falrplalns cem- etery.
Surviving besides the eon Is a grandson, Gordon Purchase of Lansing.
Mr nnd Mrs, John Phelps and son went to Eaton Rapids Sunday to spend Easter with Mr. Phelp's mother.
Read the Ledger ads.
SPECIAL NOTICE I will continue to take care of garbage and cans for $1.00 per month on annual basis. Otherwise It will be necessary for me t o charge $1.50 per month for this service. For cans only picked u p once a month 50 cents per pick up.
Roy Thompson Phone 598 F l l o48
Assessment Notice Given For
Main Street Sewer District
Report of the assessors to the Common Council of the Villags of Lowell on the special assessment for the Main Street sewer, based on the front footage basis as Instructed b y t h e Common Council of the Village of Lowell on March 20, 1951:
No. on tax roll Owner Frontage Assessment
N606 Lester Weaver 40 feet $S».00
N607 Myron Henry 22 feet 125.00
N608 Myron Henry 22 feet 182416
N609 E. D. Cole 12 feet 99.58
N609A Mrs. Gladys Bessett— 17 feet 141.08
N610 Qulnton Neubecker 23 feet 190.86
N611 Myron Henry 40 feet 331.92
N612 Mrs. Herman Wepman 36 feet 298.71
N«13 J. B. McMahon 25H feet 211.60
N614 Wm. Christiansen. Sr.. 81 feet 672J8
N615 W. C. Doyle Estate 59 feet 312.50
N616 F. N. Schlemitzauer.- 50 feet 414.90
N628 Ella Robinson 22 feet 182.56
N629 Bruce Walter 44 feet 365.12
N630 A. H. Stormzand 70 feet 400.00
$4,253.52 5634 feet
Amount In excess of 2595- of assessed valuation to be
paid by the Village of Lowell out of the General Fund_..$ 422.21
Total Amount of Assessment $4,675.78
Board of Special Assessors. Frank S. Freeman, Harry N. Briggs, Arthur M. Schneider.
Resolution by Trustee Elrinya
Be It Resolved that the Spcclal Anocosmcnt for the sever con- struction on Main Street bhall he payable in five (5) equal install- ments to be due on the 1st day of July. A. D. 1551, and on the first day of July of each year thereafter with interest at the rate of 5%.
Provided. However, that the entire Special Assessment or any bal- ance thereof may be paid in full at any time.
Public Hearing April 9th
Official notice Is hereby given that there will be a public hearing for the purpose of reviewing the special assessment on the prop- erty fronting the new Main St. sewer. Hearing to be held in the Lowell City Hall Monday, the 9th day of April, 1951 at 8:00 P.M.
Louis W. Klngsley, Village Cleric c 4 M I
