The Ludington Daily News from Ludington, Michigan • Page 2

PAGE TWO Passing of Pentwater Woman Comes Four Weeks After Death of Husband. PENTWATER, March 14. Finally after a week's brave to overcome the ravages of disease, Mrs. Mary Palmer passed away at Hart hospital Saturday morning. Shortly after the death of her husband, Dr.

L. W. Palmer, four weeks ago. Mrs. Palmer was stricken With a nervous breakdown.

P. Is Taken to Hospital. Complications set in and just arvveek ago her condition became alarming. Sunday she lapsed into coma and on Monday morning was removed to the hospital that everything possible might be done to relieve her condition. She lay unconscious for five days only occasionally rallying enough to recognize those about her.

Two blood transfusions were resorted to and when the last one was given Friday, her family and friends were encouraged by the physician's wo'rd that if she rallied from that she stood a slight chance of complete recovery. Friday she rallied some and then again became unconscious, passing away shortly after 9 o'clock Saturday morning. The sympathy of the entire community is -extended to Miss Ruth Palmer, the only child, is called upon to mourn the loss of both her parents within so brief an interval of time. Ruth is a member of this year's graduating class of Pentwater high school, having been named valedictorian for her high scholastic For the past 10 days she has been confined at home with an attack of chickenpox, suffering keenly because she was physically unable to be at her mother's bedside in the V-; $. Came to Pentwater in 1917.

'to Pentwater 13 years ago, Dr. Palmer buying out the practice of Dr. Lamb. Mrs. Palmer, a life long member of the Baptist church, became an active worker in the local, church organization, quickly becoming a leader in church, Sunday school and Aid society activities.

Ever willing to lend a helping hand to those in distress, she established for herself a place of loving affection and high esteem in the hearts of many friends by she will be keenly missed. Mary Keiser, born in 1875, spent her youth and several years of young womanhood in Topeka, Kan. Completing her schooling, she was engaged as school teacher there until her marriage to Dr. Palmer Nov. 12, 1902.

They lived for a time in Oklahoma, coming to Pentwater in 1918. They were the parents of three children, Miss Ruth alone surviving, the others having died in infancy. Brother Comes from Kansas. Besides her daughter, Mrs. Palmer is survived by a brother, W.

C. Keiser of Topeka, who EUTived Friday, called here by IgS sister's critical illness; and four sisters, Mr. and Mrs. Roy of Grand Rapids, of Miss Ruth Palmer, came Tuesday to be with and assist in her care. arrangements will be announced later.

Funeral Services Held for Mrs. Beals March 14. services were held Thursday afternoon at the Methodist church for Mrs. Addie Beals, who passed away suddenly in Rapids Saturday, March 7. Beals was spending a few "days at the home of a niece in that city enroutc to Pentwater to visit her daughter, Mrs.

Earl Griffis, when she was stricken. The body was brought to Pentwater for funeral Rev. I. Elmer officiating. Interment was made in the North Weare cemetery.

Attend Child Study Meet. Mesdames A. J. Jeffries. E.

W. Hhober, A. P. Sarles, D. L.

Day, E. R. Sage. Harold Graham, A. Bates, G.

E. Weineit, Max Cory and Norman Hn-iih went to Friday where attended a county met-in if, 'child Study hisses. The feature trie mei-iinj' was a lecture, "Helping Y-mr Child Be His Best," by Dr. Lydia M. Lynde, specialist irom Michigan State college.

i Harry who was iak-i en io Occ'ana at Hart i Friday poi-i in his leu, wa i reported i much improved Har- I iv. a high the i vii'lijii ol iiilectin.M 1 MiHir burns sulti-nu he fell i and was hurl has-' kctball. i Mrs Halslnirv ui Hurl is uitr.sl at the home fled i Pentwater Boy Scouts wnt Ludiiujtoj) Saturday en- the illilUlid being played theiv Pentwater Club Studies Furniture of Early Periods PENTWATER, March interesting papers dealing with furniture of early periods comprised the program of the Women's Literary club Friday afternoon. "Early American Cabinet Workers and their Work" was the subject of two of the papers. Mrs.

L. H. Wayt prepared and read the first one and the second, written by Miss Ida Jonc.s, was read by Miss Vesta Russell. Gives Sketches of Designers. Mrs.

E. L. Bates gave short sketches of two great designers and builders of the I8lh century period, Hepplewhito and Chippendale. She also briefly discussed the kitchen of pioneer women comparing it to the electrically equipped kitchen of today. A diversion on the program were two charming violin selections played by Mrs.

G. E. Van Nortwick. She was accompanied on the piano by Mrs. D.

J. Halstead. Guests of afternoon were: Mrs. M. Ballou of Superior, a former member of the club, Mrs.

H. Salisbury of Hart and Mrs. D. H. Cloud.

Mrs. A. H. Williams was hostess for the day, serving a luncheon during the social hour at the close of the program. Friday will be the annual meeting of the club.

Mrs. Ellen Jensen will be hostess and a pot-luck supper will follow the business session. Number Farm Loans This Year 110 Percent Greater Than in 1930 Mrs. Gregwcr Entertains Club. Five tables of bridge were played at the home of Mrs.

C. N. Gregwer Thursday evening, the occasion being the regular meeting of the Thursday Night Bridge club. A potluck supper preceded the playing. High score for the evening was won by Mrs.

Harry Haas, second high by Mrs. E. D. Bates and Mrs. Wm.

De Young received low. Other players included: Mesdames E. L. Bates, D. L.

Day, Florence Schrumpf, Lydia Sempere, J. L. Congdon, Milo Ballou, C. N. Gregwer, C.

Eisenlohr, Elizabeth King, E. R. Sage, Lyman Steineker, G. E. Van Nortwick, Wm.

Dipert, M. R. Ewald. Lee Cooper, V. P.

Weidensee and Miss Alma Jensen. Miss Kappler Surprised. Miss'Janet Kappler was honored at a birthday surprise party at her home Wednesday evening. Bridge and bunco were enjoyed following which a luncheon was served by Mrs. W.

H. Kappler, assisted by Mrs. J. L. Congdon.

Guests included: Misses Ethel and LaVerle Sayers, Mildred Richmond, Joyce Jeffries, Martha Iteen, Helen and Ruby Spore, Audrey Squire, Barbara Roberts. Delia Van Mocker and Mrs. Miles Pool. Two Tickets in Field in Custer Township CUSTER, March Two tickets were placed in nomination at Custer township caucus at Custer town hall Saturday A large crowd attended the caucus, which was marked by spirited contests. Nominations on ticket, No.

1, are: Frank Comstock, supervisor; Elmer McKenzle, clerk; Herman Wilson, treasurer; Chas. Powers, highway commissioner; William Bacon, justice of the peace; George Chisholm, board of review; Lloyd Smith, Guv Sanders, Emil Nelson, Elmer Richards, constables. Ticket, No. 2: E. P.

Reene, supervisor; Charles Reader, clerk; George Mallison, treasurer; G. A. Rosander, highway commissioner; Edward Allison, justice of the peace; Herman Peterson, board of review; Henry Mueller, Barney Nelson, Charles Powers, Alex "Chisholm, constables. Members of the township committee, L. P.

Meads, P. Reene and Frank will continue their duties another year. L. P. Meads was chairman of the caucus.

Mrs. T. Woebbeking Aids in Care of Sick DARR SCHOOL DISTRICT, March Theodore Woebbeking, is one of the busiest women in thLs section. Mother of a large family, in the past week she been called from one to the other of her children's homes to aid in sickness. Always ready to respond to Woebbeking is also in demand whenever a neighbor is ill.

Saturday evening, March 7, while caring for a week-old grandchild, seriously ill at the home ol. Mr. and Mr.s. Herman Ro.senow. sho was called to the home of Edward Wahr, also ill.

When iiiando. $UNDAY, MARCH 1 5, 93 DAILY by JOflN An Aerial Ambulance Trademark Registered U. 3. Potent Office BCORCHY SMITH YOU WIU. WE GAST SIDE.

OF SHEEP LEOGE A.NU C.P.OSS OVER TvIT: OP PORCH PINK ON YOUKI IN TO CANVOH CAMP WILL SEM.D A TEAIA OF WORSES TO HAUL YOU IN SHALL AWAmNG VOUR ARRIVAL AT HAND WHILE CARSON UP Ti LN WOUNDED YES, MR. S(VWTVI especial treat for her Thursday I basketball boys with a party at evening guests. Mrs. A. R.

Bcrtelspn. who has been seriously ill the past week, is now able to home again. be about her the gym Thursday evening. Games and dancing were enjoyed after which ice cream and cake were- served. FREEMAN SCHOOL Lnst Rites Held for Mr.

Bailey. Funeral services were held for Charles Bailey at 10 o'clock Friday morning' from Methodist Funeral services for Mrs. Wa- Episcopal church. bindato were held at the Cath-j Surviving are four daughters, olio, church Wednesday morning, Mrs. James McClellan, of Free- Because the cemetery roads were 'soil: Mrs.

Eliza Taylor and Mrs. I blocked from the recent storm, Martha Coyswell of Muskegon, the body was taken to a vault in and Mrs. Jennie Peters of opening the road after a severe storm. Mr. McWann was unabln to deliver mail Monday and Tuesday because of drifts in the roads.

John VanAeist spent the weekend at his home. DARR SCHOOL DISTRICT, March a statement issued by F. H. Klawon, president of the Federal Land bank of St. Paul, to officers of 17 farm loan associations, includ- mcUL1 Ludington until later when will be returned to the cemetery for burial.

it! water; a son, Peter Bailey of Glister Muskegon; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Meeting of Ouster Parent- Mrs Frcd Warnky visited at Teacher association will be held, he James nomc on- at the school Tuesday evening, HOLMES SCHOOL Paul Hoffman spent Wednesday in Ludington. day. There was no school at Free- iuiui iLicni UDOuuiti-uiuiio, 11-11 weto nu tiu ing those of Mason county, he I Mrs. Arthur 1.

eterson 01 OCOLC- man rm thm days bccause said the number of applications Iville visited Mrs. knui i roacls Tl-inrcrlov nflpninnil for loans reaching the bank during January and this year was the greatest the same period since 1928 and 110 percent greater than the number received last year. Mr. Klawon also said that during the decline of land prices and farm sales the past eight or 10 years, there has been a steady decline in the volume of loan applications. Laud Sales to Increase.

The marked increase in tho Thursday afternoon. February Mrs. Charles Kopplow spent a George Hakoski home" Friday for week at the Floyd Fuller home Au ust Rakoskl sold hls fr Ludington helping to care for Mrs. Fuller's mother, who is ill. Branch Township Has Caucus on Saturday BRANCH March TOWNSHIP, -M.

R. Shoup was nominated supervisor of Branch township at Branch caucus held Saturday afternoon at the town Arthur Midbo of Detroit, who has been visiting his brother and sLster-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin Midbo, has returned. Mrs.

Baldwin Midbo accompanied him for a two weeks' visit with relatives. Baldwin Midbo visited Mr. and Mrs. R. Gulembo Sunday.

Martha Schoenhcrr spent Saturday, March 7, in Manistee. John Marcinkavich visited at the Joe Kibildis home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Esler Hanna of Reed City: Mrs.

Nettie LeLson, son, Andrew, and daughter, Lula, and Hans Anderson of i ington visited Mr. and, Mrs. enic ak and mother Howard Linstrom Sunday. Mrs. P.

OleniczaK visited at the farm to his nephew, Eddie Janowek. Lawrence Goodrich called at the Ivan Alaski home Wednesday. visited the Frank Olemczak home Thursday. They also visited Mr. and Mrs.

L. Wzesinski and Mrs. Selma Pataseniski, who came from Flint Wednesday, and Mrs. Florence Mucha. Miss Irene Oleniczak spent volume of applications for loan? hall at Walhalla.

is justification in Mr. Klawon's, ofcher nominatl ons include: A. 'Thursday Manistee. belief that 1931 will prove to be' i er John Hunter, pnRnTflKF SrHfini a year of increased activity surer enry Schreck, Mrs. rUKU LAK.L bUHUUL.

farm land sales, which will tend Bacon (ticket, No. 2) high- i School, which was closed Miss Emaline Gray of Junior-B Class Leads High School percent; George Larson, percent, Helen Bouchard, Edwin Bretschneider, Marian Cribbs, Gerard Dawson, Ben, Henke, Martha Jane Howard, Bjorgvend Johnson, Henry Johnson, Lauretta Klemu, Myrtle Lorenz, Rosemary Martin, Helen Miller, Harry Nickclsdn, ThGlma Pcller, Earl Peterson, Ruby Hadtkc, Lcnora iiold, Peter Ruba, Henry Skow, Virginia Sorenson, Harold Thomsen. Juniors-B: Emaline Gray, 98 percent; Gladys Saiilmark, 96V 2 percent; Clyde Anderson, Louis Anderson, Helen Benson, Janfc Boscker, George Dorrcll, Jr Florence Gliddcn, Rockwell Hayes, Vernon Kciser, Onah- bclle Alfred Larscn, Elmer Nelson, Glcnna Olmstend. Mary Reek, Joel Sevvard, Margaret Vaclavik. Juniors-A on Koll.

Juniors-A: Clarence Dannis, 90 percent; Helen Dennis, percent; Frederick Butz, Charles Dennis, Don Engel, Elly Fonncsbeck, Mertice Fisher, Frances Force, Gordon Frondi mussen, Marjorle Swanson, Hilda Tauch, Muriel Winnie, Gerald Anson, Bernioe Cuth-ii bertson. Scniors-A: Olga Loppenthiefi.i 1 9014 percent; Eleanor 95 '4 percent; Bertha Baumgart- ner, Doris Dilly, Mary Lou Heldstab, William Ko-; son, Helen Minute, Manley'- Peterson, Tamzien Speldel and Karl Sweikhardt. Diptheria Spreading Rapidly in POINT BARROW, March scourge had the upper handy again hero today, but Dr. Cyriest of the Presbyterian sion hospital and his wife were fighting back with renewed' spirit and an additional supply of antitoxin. The number ol serious cases- had mountedTto.24, the only.

hospital was overflowing and the disease was spreading rap- Idly. I The new supply of serum was brought here fforri; Russell Hanson, Grace Hjort- i holm, Martha Hjortholm, hm ffp a. nrfivimis' (Continued from Page 1.) Ernaline Gray, Gladys Hahl- mark, Clarence Dennis, Helen FredcricK Martin. Mtirle and to stiffen the present low prices commissioner 1 Clark Rus- week because of the illness of the McDonnell, Ruth McKerty for good farms. William Lando'n (ticket, No.

i teacher, Miss Frances Soule, re- Eleanor Hillman. In commenting on the loans'2), justice of the peace; Herbert opened Monday. Pearl Ixnebski, Inprr Jensen, Aithur Johnson, Roland Kins, Frederick Martin. Merle McDonnell, Ralph Mcisenheiiucr, Doris Millwood, Ella Nelson, Frances Paasch. Viola Snydor.

Seniors-B: Ruth McKerty, percent; Ma'rybelle Whalen, a prevlous flight here with anttrjtpidn and fruits last been for two weeks. 4 accepted by the bank, the Durtbar, board of review; Henry dent believes the trend of Bailey, Harl Ray, Fred Zimmer, plications granted is paralleled Herbert Summerfeldt. constables. by the number received because i it is the policy of the land bank to grant all applications, which in their judgment meet the requirements of soundness and eligibility. Rev, Jones A.ddresses Lincoln Valley Unit To' Give Minstrel Show.

A minstrel show will be given' the second week in April by Boy LINCOLN VALLEY SCHOOL Scouts, it was decided at meeting Thursday evening. Mrs. David Hughes returned Friday, March 6, after spending a lew clays with Mi 1 and Mrs. Ray i Brant of Ludington. She also visited Mrs.

Mae Fogarty and family. Ronald Brunke visited his mother. Mrs. Jane Brunke, who I is ill at the Fred Stone home. IMrs.

Brunke is improved. Miss Alice Baushke spent Saturday night, March 7, with Miss Dale Kirkpatrick of Fountain. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Brant and Following are the names classes: Wiil Re-elect' Sthte Secretary.

Chairman Hpwkrd Q. Lawr-! Freshmen-B: percent; Franci Groening 1 nan- principal' 95'4 percent; Doris Anderson, i sen. Homer Hanscn, Howard cct secretary and- Wanda Bevens, Violet Blun-! Hawley, Julia Johnson, Kath- DISTRICT, March 14. There was a large attendance at the program and pie social given by Lincoln Valley Parent- Teacher association Friday evening, March 6. The program, in charge of Miss Thelma Nelson, consisted of recitations by several" little a son, Byron, were recent dinner i guests of Mr.

and Mrs. David Cecil" Lydic will direct prac-' Hughes and family. dell, Wilma Burger, Robloe Grain, Hazel France, Mildred Johnson. Virginia Larsen, ai- mer Sedlander, Earl Sorenson, Bernadine Stimson, Noel Zook, and Robert Baltzer. Freshmen-A: Francis-Bashaw, 98 percent; Ruth Anderson, 9(5'; percent; Kenneth Abrahamson, Naomi Anderson.

Theodore An- derson, Virginia Curran. ica Goodrich, Jane Hardy. i plans for coming make campaigns. cnric Kinvan. Alice Kjnriilff, I James G.

Frey, of Battle Creek. Robert Mummey, DeGrovo Pad- the present secretary and it Helen Parsons, Alice Ras- i is expected he will be re-elected. tice and arrange the Several pupils were absent Esther Hawloy, Robina He will be assisted by the Boy, from school this week because of Scout committee. Gerald storm. Miss Frances Soule Lloyd Tubbs, Calvin stayed at the Albert Beebe home.

Wm. 'Hag'Strom, and Joseph' Knaczki. Registration and arrange- CARGILL SCHOOL Miss Betty Aertz is spending a lund, Linnca Johnson, Hess- Paul folk, music by Mr. and Mrs. I rnents for transportation to the! few clays in Muskegon with de- 1 he Minnie home of be' ween a at, Lewis Pedersen and Arland Gifford, an address by Rev.

W. May- Ian Jones of Ludington and a negro vaudeville act by George and Marion Peterson, Clark Berg and Tellus Fugere. Rev. Jones compared peopl of North America and South America, showing that the sturdy pilgrims of North America were God-fearing persons of high ideals, while early settlers of South America were adventurers in quest of gold and worldly gain. Pie urged listeners to cling to their respective creeds, regardless of what religion they belonged to.

Sale of pies and lunches brought fvie dollars to the club treasury. The next meeting will be held in April. Mrs. William A. Rasmussen will have charge of entertainment and Mesdames Charles Van Luven and Max Paul, refreshments.

Mrs. John Wyzbincki and Mrs. John Peterson served refresh- i mcnts following adjournment. i Basket Six Members Honor Mrs. Smith CUSTER, March Members of the Basket Six spent a pleasant clay with Mrs.

A. J. Smith Thursday, honoring her birthday aniversary. i A dinner served at noon, The table was attractively set in green, centered by a pretty boa- quet of flowers. A birthday cake was featured.

A social time was enjoyed and all remained until late in the i afternoon. i Mrs. Frank Comstock and Mr.s. W. E.

Reader were guests. Mrs. Harriet Meads was the only: member absent due to her so- journ in Florida. The club presented Mr.s. Smith with a luncheon set embroidered With basket design.

Present wore: Mrs. Smith, Mr.s. Mr.s. L. P.

Meads, Mrs. W. E. Reader, Mrs. Frank Cornstock and Mrs.

Charles Reader. Boy Scout tournament ington were made. at Lud-1 friends and relatives. Mrs. Tusan Brusso and Mrs.

Paul Puype and mother. Mrs. George Gurnscy of Saginaw orm Settler, 'were Thursday Johnson, Robert Frances KaiiDovich, Edith! Knudsen, Louis Kupppr, Edward Mulligan, Stella Nowik, Barbara Pctre, Jean Seward. Has Average of OS Percent, i Sophomorcs-B: Allen Prehn, 98 percent; Margaret Matson, I porcpnt, Mable Andenson. i Junior Bo.soUer, Vera ('hristof- to (he depression prevailing in (he cities, we are receiving: daily inquiries from prospective farm buyers- Now is the time lo list your farm with us if 'j you want quick action.

OLMSTEAD AND NEWKKKG Abstract Building, Ludington, Michigan. I'honc 22. spent Thursday afternooa withj ca 0 rs at the Duesenberry homc.j fcrson, Jane Hamilton Borpitto I his sister, Mrs. Floyd Eddy of Paul Puype is ill. Jensen, Evelyn B.

Johnson, Billy Fret-soil. Mrs. William VanDanZander Jones, Bottv Love, Gloria Mill- Mrs. Floyd Eddy, her parents, attended a meeting at the home Mr. and Mrs.

Henry Gurnsey, of Mrs. Clara Alvesteffor rcccnt- and brother, George Gurnscy, spent Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Darkc, south of Scottvillc. Mrs.

Allison Hilden was also a guest. Leo Dufon has sold his farm in Gunn lake hills. Mrs. Nora Black, who I ins been ill, was entertained at supper Thursday by Mr. and Mrs.

A. Cole and family. Mrs. Joseph, who ha a week, is improved. Men of the vicinity arc busy ligan.

Marparet Harold Schultz. Sophomores-A: 'Ruth Johnson, 97 percent; Dawn Bashaw, been ill Arc You of. YOUR Cemetery fo ,1 lifMillllul cr-rrj- ciery in yotit" conunmnty 1.5 a inallcr of civic, pnclc. i an h.ivc a share in luakin; 1 youis oiii- ol si-rt' fjn.iathou!i, and i'Tank Battige. Mr.

mid Mi-s. Snulli Entertain. Mr. and Alex Smith entertained and Mrs. J.

A. Weaver Thars-day evening. and vi.sitim 1 lasted until a late wiiiv will c.elel>!'ul<' her t.hi.s mouth is in neighborhood iioniH 'bated bi e-Ki aiKjlii Tliftse were aa Hostess to Altar Society. fa Mrs. Patrick Coyne was, hoslcs.s to members of the Altar Thursday aitenioon.

A number answered call Collection was made by ij-j rtach juvuu; a. penny for the mini Ifi Inr di letters in their hr.st names. Luncheon was served by Kirkdon and Mis.s Cluri'odl Caul- crun, who assisted Mrs Coyne ial till li tasti. I WL i I io'j-h Enteitii.iifcd Basketball girls (-mertained the (Miller's Creek) No other coal can compare with it for cook stoves. No or soot, and almost no ash.

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