The Ludington Daily News from Ludington, Michigan • Page 12

PAGE TWELVE THE LUPINGTON DAILY NEWS, LUDIINGiON, MICHIGAN Inland Lakes Near Fern Popular with Resorters TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 1959 Once a post office and station on Mason Oceana railroad, Fern, the center of a thriving rural community south ot Custer, is located not far from a number of inland lakes, which are popular with summer resorters. Fern was noted for its lumbering operations in the early days when this area was famous for its forests. Farming followed lumbering in the Fern area and today the new industry, summer resorts, is becoming more and more popular on inland lakes in the vicinity. There are a few small resorts established on lovely Lost lake, about a mile and a half northwest of Fern. This lake, which is well known for bluegill fishing, is said to have remained hidden from the white men for many years arter tftey came to this region.

Its discovery is attributed to a French priest, who roamed through the wilderness converting and baptizing the Indians. While this priest was breaking his way through the forest he came upon the body of water and immediately decided that its name should be Lost lake. The priest's French name has been forgotten, but he is remembered by his Indian name, Washaw Gcczie. Eden township abounds in beautiful lakes. Some of them in the vicinity of Fern arc Devil's lake and Long lake as well as some privately owned lakes.

Across the township boundary line in Riverton are the Oxbow lakes and St. Mary's lake, which are popular with fishermen, many of whom also have favorite trout holes in Pcnlwatcr river and in the Sippy ditch, south and east of Fern. WARD KANOUSE Scott- Central High School Is near Completion The new Mason County Central high which is nearing completion, is expected to be ready for occupancy with the beginning of Police Chief At Scottville Ward J. Kanousc Scottville chief of police with Roger D. Reeds as night officer.

These two men assumed (heir duties in these offices as of June 1 this year when John Peck who had been chief of police for six The Panama Canal is 50 miles long. villc's new chief of police, retired. Mr. Kanouse had ning his duties Juno 1. Nighl offi-i efj as ni hl officer during this ccr is Roger I).

Rccds. (Daily News I'holo) Sc )Ufv illc Cily Manager Macau- Joy J. Gosncy named Mr. Kanouse I as police chief with approval of city commission. 'Hie New.

1 )' Classified the fall school term. The gymnasium in the new building was used for the first time when the 1959 commencement exercises were held there June 4. The new 400-pupil high school is part of the building program in the district, which comprises Scottviile and 14 other rural school districts which have annexed to the district in the past few years. Buildings, to be used in the program during the coming year, will include the new high school, the former high school building, which will be used for junior high grades, and the Victory and Scottville elementary buildings. Arnold 0.

Carlson is superintendent of schools, Harry A. Barnard is high school principal while Mrs. Dorothy Fox is co-ordinator of elementary education in the district. Members of the board of educa- 400-ROOM HIGH of Mason County Central school district is nearing completion, and is ex- pected to be ready for use in September. The building includes a large gymnasium.

With occupancy I of the new building, the former high school will be used by junior high grades. (DaDy News Aerial Photo) tion are J. I. Falconer president; Bruce R. Draper, treasurer; Elmer Fredericks, secretary; Dr.

H. G. Bacon and Harold trustees. Hanseni crop. Coffee is Costa Rica's principal Walloon lake, near Petoskey, boasts water so pure residents can fill their automobile batteries with qoinq! VISIT PENTWATER Broad White Beaches Nearby Wood Lands Rolling Dunes Refreshing Pentwater is situated on Beautiful Lake Michigan and Pentwater Lake on miles south of Ludington; 45 miles north of Muskegon.

The best of resort hotels, cottages, eating places, camping spots, stores -all these you will find in this clean, friendly community of restful joy. A warm welcome by these friendly community and business leaders awaits you in Pentwater OCEANA COUNTY SAVINGS BANK Pentwater Branch PENTWATER CLEANERS George and Bea Kreger Phone 454 NICKERSON Overlooking Lake Michigan Public Dining Room Hotel Accommodations KORNER KOPTETSHOP Home Made Pastries Open Year Around HOP "Serving the Best for You and Your Guests" Lunch Dinner 5-9 Phone 340 WITTE'S MARKET THE SHAW AGENCY Real Estate Insurance Phone 439 BAILEY HARDWARE Hardware Sporting Goods Summer Home of "The Glass Menagerie" SNUG HARBOR MARINA COMPLETE MARINE SERVICE PHONE 375 POPP'S BOAT LIVERY Live bait, tackle, boats for rent Johnson Sea-Horse Outboad Motors LITES DRUG STORE LUNCH ROOM Summer Drug Needs, Soda Fountain "Bring Us Your Prescriptions" BOB MAYNARETST" GUN SHOP Ammunitions Phone 329 Scopes Archery Open Daily GIFTS Paints, Wallpaper, Novelties GUSTAFSON'S LUKE'S 5c Souvenirs Toys Luggage Household Needs LAKESIDE SERVICE Sinclair Products "Chan" Sayers DUANffp. KIMMEL7 D.D.S. Pentwater TOURIST LUNCH BAKERY Home-Cooked Meals, Baked Goods Daily Duke and Emily Dewyer SUCHY'S MOBIL SERVICE and Fruit Stand Also, Plants, Shrubs, Flowers Central Insurance Agency Insurance That Insures Res. 2-7711 Bus.

351 Pentwater, Michigan TOWN TALK SHOPPE I Most Unusual Shop in Oceana Co. Flowers -Antiques Gifts New Used THE ANTLER BAR Beer Wine Liquor Sandwiches Joe and Mary Blazo, Prop. PENTWATER LUMBER COMPANY I Phone 341 PENTWATER i DAIRY BAR Ice Cream, Coffee Donuts Ice Cream Co. Plan to attend Pentwaters Festival FRIDAY, JULY 51 Big Street Dance Fishing Events All Three Days SATURDAY, AUG. 1 Festival Queen Free Acts White's Water Show Carnival Children's Contests SUNDAY, AUG.

2 Boat Races Door Prizes Carnival Free Acts.