The Ludington Daily News from Ludington, Michigan • Page 2

2 Ludmgton Daily News. Saturday, June 28, 1909. Fruit Farming Within County Is Explained Ludinglon Optimists, during a recent noon luncheon meeting lielfl in New Grace Episcopal Church dining room, heard a County fruit farmer luvik of fruit farming within tnr county. Jamos Filch, who has 25,000 trors on 300 acres, told of the upgrading since 1904 of the housing, living conditions and wages of migrant, workers in Mason County, fie stated that some of the migrant workers have re- lurned every year for the past HO years and can hardly be as migrants. Filch stated that the migrants now work under the minimum wage law and last year they averaged weekly per family for a 15-week period.

He said that sour cherries pay at the rate of 75c to 80c per lug, sweet cherries pay per lug. A mechanical picker, known as a shaker, costs $20,000. Fitch stated, and the marketable cherries are about the same as hand picked. Fitch stated that 12 million pounds of cherries were har vested in Mason County last year with about 80 per cent of them being machine picked. Migrant workers received $750,000 for picking and had they picked the full crop they would have received $3,500,000.

Probate Judge F. K. Bouris seau formally inducted Scott McCann into membership. Eight members of the Muskegon Optimist Club paid an inter- club visitation to the Ludington club and golf was played with members of the local club during the afternoon. David Schallcrl and Donald Klcmm also were guests.

ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDS WASHINGTON (UP1) -The Commerce Department has made 902 communities eligible for depressed areas aid funds during the business year which begins Tuesday. The cities involved have various problems, including persistent unemployment or low average income. Four major cities- Newark, N.J., Oakland, Cleveland and Washington, D.C. on the list. Don't Forget TUESDAY Ludington Optimist Club, at Episcopal Church, at 12 noon.

Ludington Yacht Club, at club house, at 7:30 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 195, at First United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. Crystal Lodge 159, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, at Odd Fellow Temple, at 7:30 p.m. Mason-Oceana Home Builders, at Stearns Motor Inn, at 8 p.m. Program, Movie on Alaska.

Members and guests. Pomona Grange, in Social Room of State Savings Bank, Scottville, 5th Degree meeting, at 8:15 p.m. Mason Grange VAN CLIBURN WITH THE World Youth Symphony July 5, 8:00 P.M. NATIONAL MUSIC CAMP Interlochen, Michigan To order tickets sand cheek payable to National Camp to: Concert Manager, National Music Camp, Interlochen, Michisin 49641. TICKETS: 5.00 $3.00 Host.

Politick refreshments. WEDNESDAY R.M. Thunderbirds Brass, at First United Methodist Church, at 6 p.m. R.M. Thunderbirds a if Drums, at First Methodist Church, at 6 p.m.

Boy Scout Troop 206, at Bethany Uniled Methodist Church, at 7 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 203, at Franklin School, at 7 p.m. Alnon Family Group, in Ludington Public Library, at 8 p.m. Is Promoted By Western Union Western Union San Francisco Area Vice-President Roland Hoogberg has named LaVern J. Mikuls administrative manager of the San Francisco area for Western Union.

Mikula will be responsible for the northern half of California, This is the first time single line authority below the vice-president has been initiated. Mikula is the son of Mrs. Clara Mikula and the Mr. Mikula of 702 N. James St.

One of the keys to a boy's character is his choice of heroes. a hero is more than a portrait on the wall. A hero is an ideal a blueprint of greatness. And where does a boy find his heroes? He finds them in books and on the playing field in his school, his family, his Church. The Church's contribution to a child's gallery of heroes is unique.

Bible study and religion education not only introdut "him to the greatest lives evt lived but they teach hi how to build the same qua ties of heroism into his ov Jifc. A BOY AND HIS HEROES Strasnurg, Ya. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Psalms Isaiah Isaiah Mark Luke Psalms This advertisement contributed to the cause of the Church by the jolloiving patriotic citizens and business establishments of Mason County ABRAHAMSON-NERHEIM COMPANY NATIONAL BANK OF LUDINGTON LUDINGTON STATE BANK Member F.D.I.C. CONSUMERS POWER CO. ROHRMOSER FLOOR COVERING L.

A. HAWLEY SON HOUSE OF FLAVORS VOGEL'S SHOE STORE KEITH FURNITURE STORE IN SCOTTVILLE CARL W. SMITH ANDERSON'S EVERGREEN NURSERY FLORIST THE WESTERN MICHIGAN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE STATE SAVINGS BANK Member F.D.I.C. Your Church Symbolizes a Wholesome Philosophy A Gracious and Commendable Way of Life Newt Fkoto By BUM UUSm Jr. A Nice Day For Fishing Several campers at the Scottville River Park are staying a little longer under two feet of water while the water is up to the seats of the picnic than they expected, thanks to the recent rain storms.

During the weekend tables in the picnic area. At least the campers wouldn't have to go far to the Pere Merquette River has overflowed its banks to the point where most go fishing, they can just stick their fishing poles outside the trailer doors. of the park is under water. The park road leading to the trailer park is Sno-Travelers Plan Drag Race During a recent meeting of Mason County Sno-Travelers Club in the clubhouse south of Custer plans were made to have a drag race at Western Michigan Fairgrounds on July 13. Trophy, time and place and advertising committees were named with Thomas Simmon, Ronald Sniegowski and Roy Kanouse elected as chairmen.

Women of the club will be in charge of the food concession at the race. Members made plans to enter a float in the Fourth of July parade with Wallace Beaune in charge of the project. Members are requested to meet at the storage building at Johnson's Marine on Sixth Street on July 2 to work on the float. Mrs. Henry Copenhaver Jr.

reported on the success of the recent garage sale and thanked members who donated their time and articles for the sale. Funds derived from the sale were used to complete bathroom facilities in the 'clubhouse. Henry Copenhaver Jr. reported that several area businessmen donated materials for the project. It was reported that the kitchen is nearly completed and several long tables had been purchased from St.

Simon school sale. Following the business meeting refreshments were served by Mrs. Roger Soberalski and Mrs. Gerald Soberalski. Memorial Hospital News Admitted Sunday, June 29: Mrs.

Oscar Christenson of 109 N. Washington Ave. Susan Wagner of Grand Rapids. Mrs. Charles Sheeley of Fountain.

Stanley Peterson of route 3 Ludington. Claude Wadel of 710 E. Ludington Ave. Jesse R. McCuraber of C-7, Jebavy Drive.

M. D. Stalter Dies Today Milton David (Pitts) Stalter, 86, of 711 N. James St. died a.m.

today in a Traverse City hospital following an illness of several months. He was born Sept. 24, 1882, in Youngstown, Ohio. When eight years old he moved with his family to Swissville, a suburb of Pittsburgh. He was married on Oct.

2, 1923, in Manistee, to Coral A. Cobb. She died Aug. 27, 1968. He to Ludington in 1918 and was an artist and sign painter.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Grady of Ludington; two sons, Raynard M. Stalter of Elgin, 111. and Richard C. Stalter of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs.

Emma Nelson of Swissville, 13 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral services are tentatively set for 11 a.m. Wednesday in Dorrell Funeral Home. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday.

Mrs. Paulette Johnson of route 2 Ludington. John Omejrek of Battle Creek. James Mayhand of route 1 Custer. Discharged Sunday, June 29: Tracy Walker of Indianapolis, Ind.

Mrs. Fred Richter and daughter, Lisa Kay, of 6360 Bryant Road. Burlon Coon of Pentwater. Mrs. David Ruba and daughter, Randi Rene, of route 2 Ludington.

Mrs. Nels Eversen of route 2 Scottville. Mrs. W. M.

Morgan of Baldwin. Admitted Saturday, June 28: Ted Johnson of route 1 Ludington. Mrs. Donald Youngs of Reed City. Philip Dwyer of route 2 Scottville.

Mrs. Santos Ramirez of San Antonio, Texas. Todd Skowronski of 402Vi S. Washington Ave. Mrs.

Ella L. Weyerbacker of 210 JSf. Emily St. Mrs. Viola Bunker of route 2 Bitely.

Miss Betsy Klein of Grand Rapids. Discharged Saturday, June 28: Miss Gloria Mayberry of route 1 Idlewild. Mrs. Raymond Graczyk of 5502 W. King Drive.

Mrs. Marie Madsen of 805 Myers Road. Max Rakwal of 602 Second St. Patricia Kuras of 308 Sixth St Miss Patricia Marcinkevich of route 1 Fountain. Mrs.

John Goulet of 613 N. Lavinia St. Bruce Tyndall of Custer. STARLITE DRIVE-IN THEATiR JUST EAST OF LUDINGTON ENDS TUES. 3 JOHN WAYNE KATHARINE ROSS A UNIVERSAL PICTURE II PLUS ANDY GRIFFITH IN ANGEL IN NY POCKET STARTS WEDNESDAY "2001: A Space Odyssey" AND Elvis Presley and Nancy Sinatra in "Speedway" Herman Kaatz Dies Saturday Herman C.

Kaatz, 74, of Sheridan Township, died Saturday afternoon in Memorial Hospital of Mason County shortly after admittance. He was born Oct. 9, 1894, in Sheridan Township, where he had resided his entire life. He had retired from farming in 1960. Mr.

Kaatz was a veteran of World War and was awarded the Siiveir Star and Purple Heart. In 1919 he was married to Selma Weinert, who survives. The couple observed their 50th wedding anniversary on February 18, 1969. Also surviving are two sons, Herman of Ludington and John, of Fountain; a daughter, Mrs. William.

Reader, of Comstock Park; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Wallager of Ludington and Mrs. Ida Pitcher of Muskegon; five grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday from Sheridan Emanuel Lutheran Church.

Stephens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Funeral Notices KAATZ, HERMAN C. Sheridan Township Funeral services for Herman Kaatz, who died Saturday, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday from Sheridan Emanuel Lutheran Church with the Rev. Carl Henning, officiating.

Mr. Kaatz will be taken to the church from Stephens Chapel in Scottville at 1 p.m.' Tuesday to lie in state until time of services. The family will be at the chapel from 7 to 9 p.m. today to receive friends. Interment will be in Bachelor Cemetery.

Wisconsin Scouts Visit State Park Boy Scout Troop 79 of Hilbert, spent the week of June 22 through 28 in the Ludington State Park, Youth Organization Outpost Camp. While at the camp they were assisted by several local Troops during the heavy rains that occurred during that week. On Saturday, June 28, the Troop hiked back to Ludington where they embarked for their return trip home. Officers Report 8 Accidents Eight auto accidents were reported in Mason County over the stormy weekend. One boy received serious injuries and this accident is reported on page 1 today.

At 1:45 p.m. Sunday two cars collided at the intersection of Ludington Avenue and James Street with minor damage resulting. Police officers report a car driven by William Bretschneider of route 2 Ludington backed into an auto driven by Allen Bromley of 203V 2 E. Melendy St. Mason County Sheriff's officers started their six-accident weekend on Saturday at 5:52 p.m.

when autos driven by Patrick W. Murphy of 502 Main Scottville and by John Shellstrom of route 2 Free Soil collided at the intersection of Hawley and Scottville Road. Murphy was ticketed for failure to yield the right of way. At 11 p.m. Saturday, a dune buggy driven by Thomas James of Flint, either went over backward or rolled sideways after climbing a dune west of M-116 on a private beach.

James and passengers in the buggy, Shirley Evans of Davison, Susan Wagner of Grand Rapids and Tracy Walker of Huntington, were taken to CONCENTRATED PEOPLE COLUMBUS, Ohio (UPI) John B. Mitchell, sociologist at Ohio State University, reports that 30 per cent of America's population lives on 99 per cent of the land area and the other 70 per cent live on the remaining 1 per cent. "The lion's share of air and water pollutants come from the large concentrations of population," Mitchell says, "and rural lands are the recipients of much of the wastes." Use Daily News Want Adi. LYRIC PHONE 843-8811 7:00 9:00 SOARING ADVENTURE THAT LIVES FOREVER! STfffi SCOTTVILLE Phone 757-2193 Admission Adults $1.00 Children 12 Under SOc LAST TIME TONIGHT One Showing Only at 7:30 p.m. Memorial Hospital for treatment.

Sunday brought four more accidents for sheriff's officials, the first at 9 a.m. when an auto driven by Mary Ball of route 1 Pentwater struck a mailbox on Sixth Street, a half-mile west of U.S. 31. At 2:40 p.m. at the intersection of Jebavy Drive and Pleasant Ridge Road, autos driven by Mary Cameron of 602 N.

Staff on and by Ethel Furst of route 2 Ludington collided. Mary Cameron and passengers in her auto, Jujie Corp of Grand Rapids and Terri King of Ludington, along with Ethel Furst, were taken to Memorial Hospital for treatment. Mary Cameron was ticketed for failure to yield the right of way, and Ethel Furst was ticketed for driving without due caution. A three-car collision occurred at 5:13 p.m. at the East Ludington Avenue, Jackson Road intersection with autos driven by Charles Paukstis of Grand Rapids, S.

L. Sunday of New York, and Ralph Wheaton of 107 E. Filer involved. Wheaton was ticketed for driving without due caution. And at 7 p.m., the final report.

Autos driven by Thomas Payne of route 1 Walkerville and by Walt Englebrecht of route 1 Custer, collided on the Scottville Road near Marrison Road. fc Payne was ticketed for no proof of insurance. PENTWATER THEATRE SUNDAY MONDAY 2 Shows at 7 A 9 Adults $1, Children SOc Dean Martin Wrecking Crew uowaoir (M) for Mature Audiences Color Cartoon PETER PAN TECHNICOLOR' duciiont WITH 'WINNIE THE PHOO' "THE IMPOSSIBLE YEARS" aaa Coming Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday SHOES OF THE FISHERMAN PANAVISION.