Battle Creek Enquirer from Battle Creek, Michigan • Page 12

0 Thursday, August 23, 1956 THE BATTLE CREEK ENQUIRER AND NEWS Sec. Two it 1 7 'Wfv C- -Photo by Tom Keller. Rodeo cowboys hold taut ropes on a buffaloed buffalo about to be shipped from Ed Butters buffalo ranch near Coldwatcr to an Indiana park. The buffalo, one of six rounded up yesterday, was roped simultaneously from opposite sides to prevent its charging the horses, and the ropes kept tight on him until he was loaded in the trailer. Wimminfl DflrP Cowboys Show Stuff iL Bison Bite Dust in Roundup -iA Short and Long LI I in III UddlH COLDWATER Cowhands from 1 The performers were hired by the 105 Ranch Rodeo show, who Ed Butters, owner of the Butters' appeared at the fairgrounds Tues- Buffalo Range, to rope a half VERMONTVILI.E Nineteen- day evening, participated in an dozen of his herd of 30 buffaloes vear-old LeRoy Hummel 0, honest-to-goodness buffalo round A Route 1, Vcr-montville, critically injured Sunday night when he dived into a farm Sleeve Sport Shirts Reg 2.98 1 00 4-H Judging, Tractor Tugs Tops at Fair that roam the pastures of his scenic 150-acre farm four miles southwest of here.

The six buffaloes have been purchased for display at several state parks in Indiana and a private concern in Ohio, Mr. Butters said. Rounding up the animals required the skill of professional cowhands. The cowboys lassoed each buffalo simultaneously from both sides which prevented the animals from charging either of the two riders, Mr. Butters explained.

The method is called cross-roping. The round-up lasted several hours while horse and rider ma- pond during a -church picnic, died at 5:18 a.m. today at Hayes Green Beach Hospital Men's Pilgrim Long Sleeve Orion Sweater in Charlotte. Hospital au LeRoy COLDWATER The judging of 4-H exhibitions and a tractor pulling contest in the amphitheatre highlighted activities at the Reg. 5.98 1 Branch County 4-H Fair yester day.

A wide assortment of men's short and long sleeve sport shirts now at the low price of 1.00 each. Values to 3.98. A wonderful buy for back-to-school. Corduroy Shirts A Real Buy at Only .2.99 A crowd eoualins Tuesday's the elusive buffaloes nn HCU VCTed to witness the judging of exhi-j int0 Position to throw their ropes. Warm and comfortable, yet lightweight.

In smart solid colors. Small thru extra large. 'DuPont trademark. Men's Sleeveless Sweaters, Reg. 3.9S---2.99 Local Horsepulling Team Wins at Fair 3 smart ways to wear Men's Knit Sport Shirts Reg.

1.98 and 2.98 00 MARSHALL Winners in the classic styles for school! open class competition of light weight horsepulling at the Calhoun County Fair yesterday were Fine combed cotton shirts in solid body with striped "continental" collars. In small through large sizes. teams owned by Harold Montgomery of Hartford City and Ray bitions of 4-H dairy cattle, poultry, and home economics displays. The day began cool and cloudy but a warm sun came out in the early afternoon to shine on a crowd that almost filled the large amphitheatre during the tractor pulling contest. In the tractor event, first and second place winners, respectively, were: Chester Salycr of Union City and Bruce Bassage of Readingbantam weight (3-800 Jerry Newbauer of Montgomery and Darryl Coler of Bronson light weight (5,100 Ethen Swift of Route 3, Bronson and Floyd Wordcn of Route 2, Union City medium weight (6,800 and Marc Semmelroth of Route 4, Coldwater and Earl Gibson of Route 3, Coldwater heavy weight (9,500 A light weight horse pulling contest was held in the evening.

Overacker of Battle Creek. lie The former pulled 3,200 thoritics said the only apparent injury was a fractured neck. An autopsy, authorized by the attending physician, was to be performed today. Young Hummel underwent surgery Monday night. LeRoy, the son of Mr.

and Mrs. LeRoy Hummel, was salutatorian of the 1955 Vermontville graduating class and an all-around athlete. During a picnic of young people from the Vermontville, Bismark and Gresham Methodist Churches, held at the Floyd Hal-sey farm on Gresham highway, he dived fully clothed, off a springboard after dark, striking his head on the bottom. The water depth at the end of the diving board was reported to be five feet. According to others present at the gathering, a group of the boys were "taking dares" jumping into the pond with their clothes on.

LeRoy was born Nov. 29, 1936, in Pontiac, the son of LeRoy and Esther (Hallead) Hummel, and came to the Vermontville area about eight years ago. The family residence is on Bismark highway about five miles northwest of here. In high school he was president of the student council and vice president of the junior class. He won letters in football, basketball, baseball and track.

At Northern Michigan College in Marquette, which he attended after graduation, he was assistant manager of the football team. He had gone out for the team but suffered an in.iurv which incapacitated' him pounds for a distance of 24 feet iV" Ji COAT 10 inches, while the Overacker SlACO team pulled 2,950 pounds for a ONIV distance of 25 feet 8 inches. Others were recorded as follows: In the 3,200 pound class: Boys' Underwear Combed Cotton Shirti, Bricfi Boyville 2 for 98c Stock up now on fine quality ath. letic shirts and briefs at Sears low price! In white, sizes 4 to Charles Burkett Dowagiac, 15 Stretch Socks Boyville 2-Ply 100 Nylon 3Pai, 1.98 Exclusive cotton interlined toe, sole, heel for longer wear, greater comfort. Sizes (7-8V2) (9-11).

feet 6 inches; Short Newman, Ob long, 111., 1 foot 6 inches; Harold Montgomery. 1 loot. In the 2,950 pound class 8. Buy now! Roger Montgomery, Hartford City, 16 feet 2 inches; Albert Moss. Bronson, 15 feet: Ezra 117 Attend First 2 4-H Camp Sessions flannel trio reduced $3 for limited time Was 47.50 Here's where three isnt' a crowd! You' HASTINGS Seventy members attended the first session of the 4-H Club Camp on Algonquin Luce, 1 foot 11 inches.

Homer Area Families Hold August Reunion HOMER Reunions were held by four families of this area. Avery, Moore-Drake, Gordon and Semon. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Avery were hosts to the Avery family 1 Lake.

William Kirkpatrick. 4-H for play. This summer he had club agent, has announced. Dur- proud to wear this all wool flannel ing the second period last week, with contrasting slacks. This versa-trio gives you style for any occasion dress or casual.

In stripes, herring- 47 members attended. Group activities during the camping periods included swim at their country home southeast of Homer. Officers chosen for ming, boating, horseshoes, arch next year were: Norman Payne of Albion, president; Melvin Avery, vice president; and Mrs. Norman Payne, secretary-treas worked on the construction crew building a bridge just south of here, to earn money for his college expenses this year. Besides his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Dewey and Donald, both at home; his maternal grandmother, Mrs.

Violet Minthornton, and his maternal grandfather, Clyde Hallead, both of Pontiac. The body was taken to the Otto Funeral Home in Nashville. Funeral arrangements are ery, cook-outs, stunts, handicrafts and square dancing. A kangaroo court also was held with Ben Smith of Hastings being tried on 15 charges. He was found not guilty on all counts.

Club members assisting as counselors at the camp were ml It 4 or plaids. Gray or tan. bizes 35 44. all-wool flannel slacks 795 All wool flannel slacks in charcoal gray, medium gray, blue, tan. Sizes 28 to 40.

Also in fancy flannels. heavy durable boys' parka i ESI 9 5 fyJ.J Ht, nW" urer. Mr. and Mrs. John Henshaw will entertain the group next year.

The Moor-Drake reunion was held at the Clarendon park. Dinner was served to 35 from Homer, Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, Concord, Litchfield, and Jackson. Officers chosen were: Don Moor, president; Lyle Stratton, vice president; and Mrs. Don Minkner, secretary-treasurer. The 1957 reunion will be on the second Sunday in August at the Judy Adair, Dorothy James, Donna Sandbrpok, Norma Wing, Ronald Castelein, Adelbert Bell, Dean Cridler, Roger Leonard, Duane Smith and Royal Stafford.

Receives Scholarship For Driver-Training MIDDLEVILLE Dale Diem- Exchange Club Nine Lunch with Sponsors er of the Thornapple-W. K. Kel-i JOgg SCnOOl IS One OI ltt Siaie came nlar-P -7 ATJSHAT.T. Vniin? hasrhall same place vniy Stay warm as toast! Thick, warm quilted lining. Lined hood that alsr makes neat collar.

Knit wristlets and chin strap. In 4 colors. Sizes 8 to 20. nign scnooneacncrs awaraeo a u-1 7" ored bv the Marshall) The Gordon family gathered at expense scholarships from the piavers sponsorea rjy me Lake south of oncord A Ai tomohile Club of Michigan to Exchange Club in the Intermedi- swains Lake soum oi oncora. a Auiomomie uo oi iu co-operative dinner was served fSt "tt'univS o73S unches? -joyed.

It was SlUnowat inmSn at if tel Schuler. ha a reunion there The largest class for driver, to a Tiger ball game Detroit; reunion in the home of training instructors ever held for the team members Murray T7nd Mrs? Carl Semon near in Michigan, the two-week session Crawford and Donald Russell are panM officers wfire electef in includes both classroom and be-an charge of arrangements. for twQ years The lgg7 fe hind-the-wheel instruction. Satis- Captain Douglas Donovan of union wiu the same lace factory completion of the two-jthe second-place Exchange Club Pi -'4 Shop ears today! I I hour credit course qualities ine ieam ioiu aouui me scasuu at- teacher as a driver-training in-itivities and introduced the play- jea-DOfne CXCnCinge Men's Work and Sport Clothing In the Basement structor for state schools. ers, Darwin Gwm, John woiier, StUfJent Sends Tidinas HarryAskin, Denis Walters, Law-j Jluuelu Jenui 1 luln9s Lay-a-way A Parka Now For Only rence Eylea, Barry Bell and Lyle UNION CITY Eckehart Long.

The Rev. Keith Goss spoke Bandemehr, German exchange Extension Officers To Meet in Eaton briefly, with his remarks directed student sponsored here by the Rotary Club during the last to the boys, on the meanings oi school year, wrote the following 00 190 from aboard ship to the Union City Rotary Club while returning home: "I have been on th ocean for one week now. On board ship Uh t.l CHARLOTTE Miss Anne sportsmanship and citizenship. Field, home demonstration agent! of Eaton County, has set Thurs-j76 Attend Reunion dav. Sept! 6.

for the date of thei- officer convention, to be held at Ut Huggett ramily 1:30 p.m at the 4-H building BELLE VUE Members of the Official delegates are all offi- Huggett Stine jmnnttnn wnrt for the day of iuing, game I have had lots of time to think back on my wonderful year in America. And to think that you Rotarians have been the ones who made it possible makes me feel I I 111 deeolv obliced and thankful "I will try hard to be worthy of being your fellow Rotarian." He hopes to reenter the United States as a college student and to wall be The programed a picnic dinner. From out Mrs. Fred gain United States citizenship of the state were Cum- for the year will be presented on imings of Long Beach, Calif, and John Martin Huggett and his two sons from Pittsburgh, Pa. Mich ills the convention floor.

4-H Harvest Queen Feted at Dinner igan relatives came from Dundee Tutos.7lott&. Fraternity Prep Flannella Shirts Riverview, Gladwin, Newaygo, Mount Clemens, Marshall, Kala- 93 COLDWATER Miss Charlenelmo, and Battle Creek. Oldest Camfield of Route 4, present was Clarence Avery, 77; the 1956 -Branch County 4-Hiyoungest was Linda Mae Vake- Boys' Sanforized Denim Blue Jeans I6' Triple stitched seams make these vat dyed blue jeans extra sturdy. Long wearing lOoz. denim.

'Max. shrinkage 1 6-1 6. Handsome Suede Leather Jackets 13" Warm 5Qo wool, 50 cotton knit collar, waistband and wrists. Wafer repellent. 3 colors, 4 mens' sizes.

Bandtop Overalls Sanforized Blue Denim 179 Zipper Fly I All seams triple stitched; copper rivets at strain points; bartac'ed in back. Maximum shrinkage 1 28 to 44. Delton The Kouples Club of the Delton Methodist Church will be guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Smith at a family picnic meeting at Wall Lake tonight beginning at 6:30.

Burlington Joy Mohrhardt and son. Robert, of Toledo, Ohio, Karvest Oueen. was guest of honor field. 6 weeks, daughter ot -Mr. Rugged Cotton Twill Pants 329 Tightly woven for dressy appearance, long wear.

Wash-fast, sunfast colors. Sanforized, 1 max. shrinkage. Sizes 29 to 44. FREE 500 CAR PARKING LOT! at the annual Past Queens' Din and Mrs.

Fred Wakefield. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Walkin- A Sears 4-Star Feature! Dan River pre-shrunk cotton max. shr.

c.o. Many plaids and heathertones. 4 thru 1 8. shaw of Bellevue will oe host ner held at Gracie O'Shanahan's Restaurant here Monday night. Mrs.

Jean Irons Swain of Sherwood, last year's Harvest Queen, arranged the dinner attended by 19 of the 20 past queens. The dinners have been held annually for some 12 years. "Sazcbft ycxw, mottzy SEARS for the 1957 gathering, with are spending this week with Mrs. other members of the Link and Frank Mohrhardt. Millie Huggett Walkinshaw fam- Mendon Mr.

and Mrs. Paul ily assisting. Mrs. Ray Holder Billiau have returned to their will be secretary-treasurer next home here after a six-week vaca-year. 'tion trip in Northern Michigan.

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