The Ludington Daily News from Ludington, Michigan • Page 2

PAGE TWO 13, 1034. iinUiKllii News From Mason County's Second Largest City and Agricultural and Dairying Center MRS. FRANK BARCLAY, Correspondent (Telephone 12G-F-14 or No. 1) Mrs. Mary Wing and daughters Rosetta and Alice, all of Caster, ind Mrs.

Bertha Mugford of Scoltville. i ScoUville Parent-Teacher as- ss; elation celebrated Dad's night the Thursday tiling. There was a good at- ndar.cc. The men furnished an interesting and instructive program. Several musical numbers were given by the German band.

Arnold Carlson in a talk on "Heroes aiid Hero Worship" pointed out the opportunity of parents and teachers in selecting the right kind of heroes for the children. Need of Amusement Floyd Wcod took as his subject "The Community Responsibility" ahd stressed the need of providing amusement as well as employment for the boy. Williams gave a humorous reading and Clifton Ellinger spoke on "What about Play," stressing the necessity of the right kind of play for the of the boy. Floyd Zer'be talked on "Keeping the Adolescent Confidence." He spoke of the necessity of being a 'pal with the boy aijd also of keeping'just a step ahead. Rev.

Herbert Ryan tajked. on "What Part Should Athletics Play in a Boy's Life," dwelling on the pride the boy takes in his school athletics and while all cannot make the first team, all should ibe given a chance to play. During the 'business session it was decided to have a father and son banquet in February. Mrs, Rudolph Wicklund swul committee will, have charge of the event. Refreshment Committee The February refreshment committee includes Mesdames Wm.

Sanders, John, Lake, Wm. SaiTburn, A. Smith, P. VanHoes- en, Glenn Pratt, Albert Tonn, H. Greeniway and Chas.

Hartman and Miss Ruth psthouse. Several selections 'by the German band and community singing of "Old Black Joe" and "Old Folks at Home" closed the meeting. MISSION GROUP IS ENTERTAINED BY MRS. SMITH Women's Foreign Missionary society met at the home df Mrs. A.

J. Smith on East State street Thursday afternoon witl 50 members and six guests present. The meeting was opened by Mrs. George V. Felt, president i ter which a short memoria service was held for the late Mrs.

Fleming, conducted by Mrs Edward Lockard. Devqtionals led by Mrs. Fannie Pittard An interesting program leadings and music was enjoyed I Irs. Andrew Falconer and Mrs. Wm.

Falconer gave read- i igs on missionaries; Miss Edna Sanders gave a talk on "Girls ir tyidia" and Mrs. Carol Briggs and Mrs. Rupert Stephens gave biographies of two foreign mis- sjonaries. Miss Lois Briggs fav- cjred with a solo, Phyllis Biegalle ahd Phylis Wicklund played a piano duct, Junior Stowell sixophone solo with S. E.

Breen accompanying him with violin aVid Miss Oden played a piano sblo. Refreshments were served Ojfter the program. Guests were Mrs. James Mc- Blroy of Ludington, Mrs. Reader of Custer.

Miss Iva Iteming and cousin Mrs. Truck pif Decatur, who is at the Fleming home, Mrs. D. L. Fry and Mrs.

Lina Myers. MR. jRE-INSTATED IN GRANGE I Harmony Grange met Tuesday evening, Jan. 9, with 37 mem- bjjrs and six visitors present. Four new applications for members were received and Mr.

Mrs. Robert Barchvy, former members, were re-instated. A payment of $20 on the Grange piano was reported by the treas- ut'er. business session program including community singing, readings by Mrs. Floyd Wood and Chris Kissell, a contest and relay race was given.

Refreshments were served. Pomona Grance will maet at Harmony hall Feb. C. Bridge Party Held At Wilson Home Mrs. Herman Wilson recuuly entertained at two tables of bridge.

Wir.g, Lillian Connelly Mrs. Don Fisher lied for first prize with Miss Connelly winning a draw. Rutettu. Wing received score. Dinner was served 31 5 o'clock.

Gut: wa Misses Lillian and Cclia Dor. Fidv.T. League Will Buy Piano for Social Rooms at Church Mcmbors of Epworth league of Methodist Episcopal church, a of young people, met at the'church jarlors Monday evening for a social time and business meet- ng. A potluck supper was served at 7 o'clock. During the business session conducted by Grace Falconer, president, Clara Olsen was appointed to arrange special lumbers ifor Sunday evening meetings during this month; Merle Wood and Rosalyn Elwood were appointed newspaper correspondents and Grace Falconer, 3eulah Eddy and Wood row Briggs, committee to raise money to purchase a piano for the church parlors, a league project.

Lively games directed by Clifton Ellinger and Donald Gager brought the evening to a close. The league meets the second Monday of each month, the next meeting to be held Feb. 12. Officers el the organization, the first of its kind in 10 years, are Grace Falconer, president; Helen Nicely, first vice president; Clara Olsen, second vxce; Carol Mattix, third vice; Clifton Ellinger, vice; Merle Wood, secretary; Mark Smith, treasurer, and Margaret Cook, pianist. Spanish-American Vets and Auxiliary Install Officers At a meeting of Spanish- American War Veterans and Auxiliary held at the Community, hall Wednesday evening, newly-elected officers were installed with an impressive service.

Officers of the veterans installed follow: J. Petersen. Senior Grotemat. Junior F. Wolf.

Officer of the Bran- burg. Officer of the Walker. Arthur. The Commander appointed and installed the following: Barton. Quinn.

Chaplain and E. Quinn. Ofificers of the auxiliary installed were announced in Friday's issue of The News. CUSTER POTATO MARKET ACTIVE Nation Plans Birthday Gift for nt, CUSTER, Jan. potato market has been active the past week, and McKenzie Saxton local buyers, are paying $1.25 per hundred.

With the market a little dull today, they are still holding- the price. They also quote wheat at 65 cents and rye 47 cents. The demand for pork light with market prices around five cents per pound. A low price is being paid for poultry. Poultry raisers have received such low prices for their poultry and eggs that they have lost money, especially 'those who purchased feed.

MANY MEN GIVEN WORK UNDER CWA MARCHIDO SCHOOL, Jan. 13. men in this vicinity have received work through the CWA. Work on the lake shore and township roads west of Phillips school is giving employment to many men with their teams. Sand from the large hill back of the town hall l.s 'being hauled along the sides of the road bridges.

Work planned rl'or the h.wn hall and has not yet been allowed. An Endowment for Warm Springs Foundation "More than 300,000 people In America are partly wholly crippled. About half of this number are vlctlmi of infantile paralysis. Most of them could be greatly benefited if ndaquate facilities existed." From a statement by President Roosevelt, A birthday ball in every community in the United States'in honor of President Roosevelt on his 52nd anniversary on January 30 is planned by a committee of national leaders headed by Colonel Henry L. Doherty.

The proceed3 are to go to an endowment for the nation-wide work of the Warm Springs Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, Ihe presidency of which was the only outside interest retained by Mr. Roosevelt when he entered the White House. Upper picture, a group of child patients at Warm Springs; lower left, President Roosevelt dining with child patients at Warm Springs; right, one of the many child victims of Infantile paralysis who are regaining the use of their limbs at Warm Springs. Among nearly 100 leaders on the national committee are General Per- shlng, Cardinal Hayes, William Green, Owen D. Young, Will Rogers, Will H.

Hays and Edsel Ford. Hostess to (SoeU'ly Mrs. Leonard Larsen enU r- tair.fd Pere Marciueite Ladies' Aid society Tlncrsduy. There wa.s a largo attendance. Members cul rags for ruijs.

A dinner was enjoyeci at noun. Duriny the- meet ins the group decided lo piece a comforter a iK-ecly lamily at the next meeting Jan. 2b with Mrs. Uuvid King. Win.

Bradsnuw leli Friday for Chicago, where he will seek f.L- w.us accompanied by Irj.v brul.her-in-law James A. Clausen. Carl. Peter.sou wei.i to Miuske- Friday. for Marchido Parent-Teacher association, which will meet Friday, Jan.

19. Mrs. Wing Again Named President Of Society CUSTER, Jan. Mary Wing was re-elected president of St. Rose Altar scciety at a meeting held, at the Wing home Thursday afternoon, when 14 members were present.

'Mrs. John Roche was elected vice -president; Mrs. H. Smed- 'berg, secretary, and Mrs. Joseph Howard, treasurer.

Two pre-Lenten card parties were discussed, the Rosary society to sponsor the first one at St. Anthony hall Tuesday evening Jan. 16, and the Altar society' the second at the same place Tuesday evening, Feb. G. In a guessing contest Mrs.

Daniel McDonald received a rug as a prize. A social hour was enjoyed during a luncheon served by Mr.s. Wing and daughter Misses Rosetta and Alice. Present were Rev. William Viesnoraitis, Mesdames H.

A. J. McMullen, John Roche William Connelly, Howard Howe, Angus Cameron, Daniel Charles Donora, Alfred Pakcard, Howard, Arthur Walanus, Owen Daly and daughter Rose and the hostess and her daughters. Services Are Held For Mary Lou Gibbs PENTWATER, Jan. services for Mary Lou Gibbs, 13-year-old daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Harry Gibbs of Detroit, were held Thursday afternoon from the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. J.

Halstead. Rev. W. I. Elmer of Methodist Episcopal church officiated and the body was laid to rest in the family lot in Pentwater cemetery.

Mary Lou Gibbs passed away Tuesday morning at the home of her 'parents following an illness of several months. The body was brought to Pentwater Wednesday, accompanied by the parents and a brother Charles Gibbs. Also coming for the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Leon Marsh and Mr.s.

Harvard Marsh and daughter of Detroit and Mr. and Mrs. William Marsh of Muskegon. The Gibbs family formerly resided in Pentwater and Mary Leu was well known and loved by a wide circle of friends made on frequent visits to the village. at 7 o'clock and pinochle formed the evening's diversion.

Mrs. Mrs. Dean Lownsberry won the first 'prize and Miss Esther 1 Hodges, low. 1 Other players included Mes- 1 dames David Eisenlohr, Rose' Eisenlohr, Lydia Ssmpere, Alfred Underdahl, F. B.

Sayers, Lura Bates, M. R. Ewald, 'Fred Staal and Fred Nestell. Surprised by Friends Mr. and Mrs.

Joseph Louisier were recently surprised when a group of friends called at their home to spend the evening. Pinochle was played, prizes being won by Mrs. Wm. Gray and James McDonald. A delicious luncheon, prepared by the guests, was served at the close of the evening.

Included in the party were Mr. and Mrs. Ovid Jensen, Mr. and Mrs. Elkar Johnson, Mr.

and Mrs. B. Dumaw, Mr. and Mrs. Lysle Snow, Mr.

and Mrs. Wm. Eisentrager, Mr. and Mrs. Wm.

Gray, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Eisenlohr, Mr. and Mrs. James McDonald and Mr, and Mrs.

Louisier. Gives Dinner Party Honoring her mother Mrs. Mary Daggett, Mrs. H. A.

Tweed entertained with a dinner party Thursday evening, the occasion being Mrs. Daggett's 73rd birthday anniversary. Guests included Mesdames Ida Alderman, Phoebe Cramer, Esther Ryckman, William Webb and Daggett. Club Has 12 Members The newly organized Junior Women's club met Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Evelyn Tweed. Plans for the program were discussed and a social time en- Koyal Mrs.

Fred Neblell hostess members of the Royal Neighbors and their friends Tuesday evvnint; when they held tlnir regular monthly bus- ness session followed by a io- evening at her home. A pctluel. ocivecl joyed. Twelve young women of the village have now identified themselves with the Junior which was organized in December under auspices. of Women's Literary club.

Mrs. Mary E. Waite returned Thursday night from Chicago where she spent two weeks. Mrs. Esther Ryckman has been confined to' her home by illness the past few days.

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Likely and Mr. and Mrs. Chris Cady were called to Pentwater the first of the week by the serious illness of their father G.

F. Cady. Mr. Qady is somewhat improved but Mrs. Likely and Mrs.

Cady are remaining to assist in his care. Verne Gardner spent the past week in Chicago. Mrs. Joanna Manthey, daughter Hazel and grandson Richard Bertrand have returned to Chicago after visiting for an "extended time at the balski home. G.

S. iTciub Meets With Miss Peterson Alma called at the Vet GanocK homfe Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Orton Smith visited Mrs.

Oscar Loxen at Paulina Stearns hospital Wednesday evening. On their arrival home they were surprised to find Mr. arid Mrs. Jay Parsons and Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Morehouse, who had come to honor Mr. Smith on his birthday anniversary. At midnight a potluck luncheon was served. Mr. and Mrs.

Laurence Smith were guests of Mr. and- Mrs. Clarence Petersen Wednesday evening. Mrs. Frank Cogle and son Willis were Ludington callers Wednesday.

They were accompanied home by Dick Stalter, who will spend a few days here. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Swimmer visited at the Vet Garlock home Tuesday, Dairymen To Meet At Cheese Plant For Organization DARR DISTRICT, Jan.

Dairymen will have an opportunity to express their faith in a co-operative market for their milk at an organization meeting to be held Wednesday evening, Jan. 17, at the cheese plant. Having faith in the dairy sibilitles of this region Conrad Saunders began over a year ago to make various improvements such as a new roof, a new boiler and larger oats. 6,000 Pounds Daily In 1917 local farmers produced and marketed at the plant 6,000 pounds of milk daily which forced the proprietor Michele DeMattia to employ both a day and night crew and kept the factory humming for three years so it was one of the liveliest plants in Mason county. Mr.

Saunders ti'elieyes time is ripe for expansion of the industry and believes the plant can be made to equal the success it enjoyed in 1917. He began making cheese when 16 years old and 'knows all about milk. He has operated plants in Illinois, Iowa and in both peninsulas of Michigan. The building in which the plant is now located was used first as a schoolhouse and for several months flourished as the seat of a soap industry, with Vic Chancellor of Fountain as proprietor and Wilson Holmes as manager. Small School Built Early in the '70's a small one- room school was buiit to replace the earlier log building school.

The one room was soon outgrown. In 1882 a larger one-room school was built to which a wing was later added and in which Mrs. William Weaver of this district wajS at 6ne time a teacher, After the building of a new village school In 1912 the old schoolhouse finally became the site of the cheese factory with its half dozen proprietors. FreesoiTW-A Meets Monday FREESOIL, Jan. round discussion on "How to Keep the Child's Mind Healthy" will feature a meeting of the Parent-Teacher association to be held at 8 o'clock Monday evening, Mrs.

Lawrence Hill, president, will conduct the discussion. Miss Verle Crawford will give a five-minute talk on "Childhood Friendships," Miss Helen Tobey will tell of "Co-Operation of Parents," Miss Leona Olson will discuss "How to Improve Our PT-A" and Mrs. Hill will speak of "The Growing Teacher." Each of the six Freesoil teachers will prepare a question on local school problems for a question box. A group of vocal selections will be contributed by Mrs. Frank Hunt and Harvey Nelson, accompanied by Robert McManus, will give several violin solos.

Interesting Facts About Freesoil DARR SCHOOL, Jail. file of old newspapers owned by Mrs. J. A. Weaver contains many interesting facts.

The Mason County Farm bureau was organized in December, 1916. The Northern Mason county fair was held in Freesoil in September, 1916. 'Was as a village Friday, June 11, IftlSi There were 74 votes cast. Tfife charter commissioners were F. Rozell, Orville Baxter, H.

R. Geer, Theodore Porter and William Tubfos. Miss Katie Bennett, first village high school graduate, was graduated in. May, 1915. Stewart school was standardized in May, 1916.

The barn on the Tony Sass farm was burned Nov. 4, 1915. Origin of the fire was unknown. Lightning struck the on the Russ farm, now the Leon Malkowski farm, in December 1916. North Freesoil Farmers club was organized in April, 1917.

The cheese factory was closed by Brown and Palmer, proprietors Aug. 12, 1915, and later taken over by E. Trimmer with C. Courser as cheesemaker. 23 FRIENDS QUILT FOR MRS.

COOK GUSTER, Jan. members of Sugar Ridge church and friends surprised Mrs. J. J. Cook Thursday.

The group met at the home of Mrs. E. R. McKenzie in the morning and went to the home of Mrs. Cook for.

an all-day meeting to quilt for her. A potluck dinner was enjoyed at noon. Those attending were Mesdames David Flory, Monroe Williams and Delia Fisher of Scottville, Alva Kirkman, Bruce Mil- uer, Orvan Saxton, Edwin Moh- ler, John Leedy, Allie Saxton, Ed Blocker, Jerry Cable, Oliver Williams, Ella Burdick, Clinton Lehman and sister Mrs. Lena Murphy of Hastings, Clara Miller, George Woodnead, W. Saxton and Elmer McKenzie, Misses Pearl Saxton, Rhoda Belle and Bernice McKenzie and Mrs.

Cook, honoree. The society will meet next week with-Mrs. Oliver Reeds of Scottville. Farmers' League To Meet Michigan Farmers' league will meet at Custer town hall at 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon, Jan. 18.

Clyde Smith of Beulah, principal speaker, will give a report of a conference held in Chicago in November. There will also be other speakers. Mr. Smith is state secretary of the league and is touring Michigan in the interest of the organization. The public is invited.

Miss Agnes Wing has past week. McClain, who has be.ieri is jjaining. Wing spent the past week at the home of Mr. ahd Mrs. Herman Wilson of Wilson Mrs.

A. Middleton, who has been with her daughter Mrs. Howard Wing during- her, illness, planned to return to Grand Rapids this week as Mrs. Wing is much improved. Ways and means committee of Custer PT-A will sponsor a 4 card party in the dining room of the school Wednesday; evening, Jan.

17. Misses Ruth Smedberg, Maiv garet Bertram, RhodaBelle and Bernice McKenzie will resume their work at Maspn County normal Monday morning. Mrs. Elmer McKenzie, ters RhodaBelle and Bernice and son John spent Friday at the John Leedy and Orvan Saxton home in Riverton. DIAMOND SCHOOL, Jan.

13. G. S. I. club met at the home of Elaine Petersen Wednesday.

Pinochle formed the afternoon's entertainment, followed by a lunch served by the hostess' mother Mrs. Clarence Petersen. Net meeting will'be held with Marie Smith, Jan. 25, Potato buyers are numerous in this vicinity. Mrs.

George Beale and son Harold visited at the Clarence Petersen home Monday. Mr. and Mrs. L. Jebavy and 3 SCOTTVILLE TONIGHT and SUNDAY The screen's most glorious love story since "7th i Heaven'' YOU may think it' even" greater! horn ifi Heaven Walter Con.

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