Lansing State Journal from Lansing, Michigan • Page 12

Lansing State Journal Thursday, Jan. 9, 1986 2B Mental Health Board officers re-elected Robert Steinman, an attorney for the state, has been re-elected chairperson of the Community Mental Health Board serving Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties. Dorothy Frederickson, an Ingham County commissioner, was re-elected vice chairperson, and Carol Siemon, an Ingham County assistant prosecutor, was re-elected secretary. The board operates programs for the mentally ill, the developmentally disabled and substance abusers. 3 men injured in knife-wielding incident Three men knife-wielding Michigan Police said other employee, Anderson, 29, wounds in the a.m.

Two Lansing held in jail charges stemming were injured early incident Trampp's Lansing police reported. the bar's manager, Thomas J. Lewenz, all of Lansing, received incident, which was women, aged 29 and pending arraignment from the incident, Several events to observe King's Lansing State Journal State and federal employees will not have to work Jan. 20, as Michigan officially recognizes the birthday of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Jan.

15 is the actual date of King's birth, but the Legislature decided to schedule the holiday on the third Monday of each January. A number of events, including a march and a luncheon at Michigan State University, are to commemorate King and his drive to ensure equal rights for all people. Here is a list of area activities surrounding the state's newest holiday: Jan. 12, 1:30 p.m. Fifth annual symbolic march and postmarch program beginning at Beaumont Tower on the MSU campus.

The speaker will be Zibe Jiyane from the University of Southern Angeles. Contact: Richard Redden at 353- 7745. Jan. 15, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Retreat "Dr. Martin Luther King Renewer of Society tyr." Franciscan Retreat Center, De Witt. Cost is $5. Contact: Carol Ingells at 485-9274. Jan.

15, 6:30 p.m. Workshop on King, his life and influence, followed by open church service with guest speaker. Friendship Baptist Church, 925 W. Main St. Contact: The Rev.

Joseph Graves at 374-6067. Jan. 15, 7 p.m. The fifth annual program in honor King Jr. commemorative, Erickson Kiva on the MSU campus.

Contact: Anthony Allen 353- 7748. Birthday From 1B has a lot to offer children as well as adults," she said. "It is important for me that my children have an opportunity to learn about King and what he stood for." Sederburg believes the fight for civil rights is also as important now as it was during the 1960s, but the focus has shifted. "I think that probably some of the basic rights are being ensured, but now it's the more subtle, sociological need for integration." Obituaries Wednesday in a Disco, 523 E. Bruce Hall, 42, an24, and Albert cuts and stab reported at 1:15 25, are being this morning on police said.

scheduled birthday Lottery Lotto: 04, 05, 14, 16, 27, 33 Wednesday's daily number: 510 Wednesday's Daily-4: 7131 Lewenz and Anderson were treated at Sparrow Hospital. Hall asked Sparrow officials not to release any information about his treatment, according 1 to hospital officials. Witnesses told police the incident began as a fight inside the bar. Hall and Lewenz were stabbed while trying to break up the fight, while Anderson, who was apparently involved with the fight, was stabbed as the fracas moved outside and onto the sidewalk. Woman robbed in Olds headquarters A General Motors Corp.

employee was robbed at knifepoint in Oldsmobile headquarters early Wednesday, Lansing police said. The employee, an Electronic Data Systems computer programmer from Grand Ledge, told investigators she entered the downtown Lansing building, Farmers From 1B tries can already grow products cheaper because of the difference in labor and other costs. Paul Peipkow of Olivet and his wife, Blanche, said they've been farmers all their lives and that in each of the last four years they have lost money. "Overproduction is the problem," said Blanche Piepkow. "Back in the '70s, we geared up to feed the world and now we're producing too much." Paul Piepkow added: "There are lots of places that need our surplus production, but can't afford it." Both agreed that a reduction in the number of farmers may be the answer.

"But no one wants to be the ones to get out," she said. John Tagget, a cash crop farmer producing soybeans, sugar beets, corn and dry beans in the Saginaw area, said while food prices have decreased in recent years, the costs of farming have increased. "I was a staunch Republican, but it is getting very hard to support the present administration's views of a free market." Tagget said. Tagget suggested one solution 920 0 Townsend shortly after 6 a.m. when she was approached by a man asking where the coffee machine was.

After she told him, the suspect pulled a 10-inch knife and held it to her throat while going through her purse. The victim, who was not injured, told police a small amount of money was taken. The suspect is described as black, about 30, 5-feet9 inches tall, with a medium build and wearing a brown leather jacket and cream-colored sweat pants. An Olds spokesman said plant security officers are still trying to determine how the suspect entered the building, which requires an electronic passkey. Fulton opens school to walkers PERRINTON The Fulton School District has opened the middle school to area walkers this winter.

Roger A. Thelen, community education director, said to accommodate the many people who find it difficult to walk or exercise during the winter, the halls of the middle school were opened for such activity from 7 to 8 a.m. and from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on days when school is in session. There is no charge and a map and sign-in sheet are available so walkers can log the number of miles walked.

Compiled from staff and Associated Press reports. Also: The Charlotte Arts Council will sponsor an evening with the Grand Rapids Symphony at 8 p.m. Jan. 23 at the junior high school auditorium. Tickets are $3 and available at the Chamber of Commerce office, the Charlotte Shopping Guide, Wildern's Drug Store, Sherman's Pharmacy, Special Occasions and Roberts Wallpaper and Paint.

Mid- Michigan CPA Review will offer a course in preparation for the May certified public accounting examination at the University of Michigan-Flint, beginning Feb. 10. For further information call (313) 649- 1588. Correction A story in Wednesday's editions misspelled the name of a Delta Township Fire Department dispatcher promoted to firefighter. William Hester was promoted, not William Kester.

Larrowe From Page 1B Jan. 16, 9:30 a.m. Commemorative program. Keynote speaker will be the Rev. Melvin Jones.

State Law Building Auditorium, West Ottawa. Contact: Eugene Cain at 373-3260. Jan. 17, noon. City ceremony, program and reception.

Speakers will be Barbara Roberts Mason and Sen. Jackie Vaughn III. City Hall Council chambers. Contact: Richard Letts at 483- 4088. Jan.

18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Brunch and film presentation. Riverfront Center, 601 N. Cedar St.

$3 for adults and $1.50 for children under 12. Contact: Betty Thomas at 377-4673. Jan. 19, 4 p.m. Ecumenical program.

St. Gerard's Church on Willow Street. Contact: Rabbi Morton Hoffman or the Rev. Joseph Graves at 374-6067. Jan.

19, 7 p.m. Campus ecumenical celebration. MSU University Chapel on the MSU campus. Jan. 20, noon.

Luncheon. Keynote speaker will be Judge Benjamin Gibson. MSU Kellogg Center. Cost $8. Contact: Mildred Wilson at 373-0947.

Jan. 23, noon. Lunch forum. MSU University Club. Cost $10.

Contact: William Burke at 373- 9120. Feb. 4, 5:30 p.m. "Black Women, Past, Present and Future." YWCA, 217 Townsend. Contact: YWCA at 485-7201.

For additional information. contact: Keith Stallworth, publicity coordinator, at 887-6820 or Jennifer Ramsey Wallace at 373- To Stabenow, the Montgomery bus boycott led by King in 1955 exemplified black economic strength, but she said economic and educational inequalities still exist. "His thinking made a tremendous impact on my life, my career and my value system," said Hollister, who once met King. "I can say because of King I'm a better person and the community is better." James Hoffer, ex-security man Lansing State Journal James Hoffer, 31, of Dimondale, died Wednesday after a three-year battle with Lou Gehrig's disease. Hoffer, a former employee of Sonitrol Security, and his wife, Barbara, were married just over a year ago.

A pancake breakfast benefit was held in 1984 by the Dimondale Lions Club to raise money to pay for Hoffer's medical expenses. He is survived by his wife; his mother, Julia Hoffer, of Lansing; sister, Robin (Sue) Hoffer, of Detroit; and brothers Michael of Lansing, Fred of Lake Orion, Jon Shock of Mt. Clemens, and Larry of Milwaukee. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Dimondale Presbyterian Church.

Arrangements are by the Field Funeral Home. BAILEY, EMMA, 75, of 2700 Eaton Rapids Road, died Tuesday. Services 1 p.m. Friday at Gorsline-Runciman Lansing Chapel. BETTIS, CURTIS, 30, of 6159 Hermandad Court, died Wednesday.

Arrangements by Riley Funeral Home. CONLISK, PATRICIA 57, of 1660 Wintercrest, East Lansing, died Tuesday. Services 8 p.m. Friday at Gorsline-Runciman East Chapel, East Lansing. DAVIS, LETHA 95, of 707 Armstrong Road, died Dec.

23, 1985. Memorial services 11 a.m. Saturday at Bethany Baptist Church. Arrangements by Gorsline-Runciman Lansing Chapel. FRANZMEIER, THELMA 77, of West St.

Paul, died Wednesday. Arrangements by Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. LITTLE, HAZEL, 91, of Durand, died Wednesday. Services 11 am. Friday at LaRowe Chapel, Perry.

METZ, ROBERT 88, of Colon, formerly of Lansing, retired Lansing Fire Department employee, died Tuesday. Services 2 p.m. Friday at Schipper Funeral Home, Colon. MORROW, ELAINE 47, of Lansing, died Wednesday. Services 2:30 p.m.

Saturday at Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. PHILLIPS, CECILE 90, of Traverse City, died Wednesday. Arrangements by Gorsline-Runciman East Chapel, East Lansing. PRATER, THOMAS 29, of Owosso, died Tuesday. Services 1 p.m, Friday at LaRowe Chapel, Perry.

SOUTHWELL, BAZIL 72, of Lansing, died Tuesday. Services 1 p.m. Saturday at Gorsline-Runciman East Chapel, East Lansing. may be taking 30 to 40 percent of the land used in farm production out of use for two years. "Then we could get rid of our surplus," he said.

Gast was cited for recent efforts that resulted in development of Michigan State University's Plant Science Building and funding for its veterinary school. He was also the primary sponsor of legislation creating the Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council, which provides for viticulture research and promotes Michigan wine. Gast has also worked to reduce farm property tax assessments, has been a long-time supporter of agricultural marketing programs and insisted over years on proper funding for state agrithe culture department. The gathering heard from Gov. James J.

Blanchard, who reminded farmers that agriculture figured heavily in the state's economic recovery program. MSU President John DiBiaggio, another speaker, said he recently saw how much of the state was under cultivation and vowed that MSU would continue its commitment to agriculture. Deaths and funerals CONLISK, PATRICIA A. 1660 Wintercrest East Lansing Age 57, died January 7, 1986. Born December 26, 1928 in Toledo, OH, Mrs.

Conlisk is survived by G. Michael Conlisk of Michigan; 1 daughter, Kathy Conlisk Roberts of Florida; 5 sons, Michael C. of Michigan, Terry M. of Florida, Sean Keith and Patrick D. Conlisk, all of Michigan; 4 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Friday, 8 p.m. at the GorslineRunciman East Chapel, East Lansing. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Friday, 6-9 p.m. Those desiring may make contributions to the Michigan Heart Fund. MORROW, ELAINE R.

Lansing Age 47, passed away on January 8, 1986. She had been a lifelong resident of Lansing. Surviving are. husband, Clifford 2 daughters, Wendy Williams of Charlotte and Lori Hirschi of Logan, UT; 3 grandchildren, Jason and Cory Williams and Nigel Hirschi; mother, Blanche Cohoon of Harrison; brother, Duane Cohoon of Lansing; nieces and nephews. Religious services will be conducted by Rev.

Dr. James C. Dotson of the Miller Road Bible Church at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the EstesLeadley Greater Lansing Chapel with interment in Ferris Center Cemetery, Montcalm Co. in the spring.

The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Visiting Nurses Association. his East Lansing home yearround. Besides teaching two economics classes, he has written a weekly column for the campus newspaper since 1971.

Daniel Hamermesh, MSU economics department chairman, said Larrowe is performing his teaching responsibilities well. But Hamermesh also believes a mandatory retirement policy is a nectool for employers faced essary, declining performance in employees. "Larrowe at this point does a very good job teaching his classes and in that part of his duties he does admirably," Hamermesh said. "But the whole purpose of mandatory retirement is it prevents a manager from having to confront an employee and say 'You're just not cutting it I'm convinced most employees will not realize they are not cutting it until long after they stop," he said. Larrowe contends the emotional cost of being told to retire exceeds the manager's burden in confronting an incompetent employee.

"The cost to the individual who is competent and is told, 'Despite PHILLIPS, CECILE B. 2828 Concord Traverse City Age 90, died January 8, 1986. Born July 31. 1895 in Greenfield, IN, Mrs. Phillips was a member of North Farmington Baptist Church, Farmington Hills, MI.

Preceded in death by her husband, Everett Mrs. Phillips is survived by 2 daughters, Jeanne Brown of Traverse City and Mrs. Richard (Virginia) Kinne of Okemos; 4 grandchildren; great granddaughter; 1 sister, Mildred Eikenberry of Peru, IN. Private graveside services will be held at East Lawn Memory Gardens, Okemos with the Rev. Stephen P.

Pressey, Rector St. Katherine's Episcopal Church, officiating. There will be no visitation at the GorslineRunciman East Chapel, East Lansing. SOUTHWELL, BAZIL K. Lansing Age 72, died January 7, 1986.

Born May 11, in Owosso, Mr. Southwell was a member of Okemos Lodge A.M. and St. Johns Commandery K. T.

He was a member of Grand Ledge Council and a member Saladin Shrine of Grand Rapids. Mr. Southwell was a Certified Safety Professional and a veteran of W.W. II. Surviving are 3 daughters and sonsin-law, Donald and Suzann Marheine of Upland, CA, Randy Lynda Bouet of Cortez, CO and Bruce and Jane Hinman of East Lansing; 5 Jeffery Marheine, Robert Marheine, Bryan Bouet, Andrew Hinman, and Adam Hinman; 2 brothers, Lloyd Southwell of St.

Johns and Virgil (John) Southwell of Madison, WI; 1 sister, Mrs. Bill (Evelyn) Rowden of Notices, Call 377-1104 that, because of an arbitrarily chosen age, you are considered is much higher emotionally, professionally and on self-esteem," he said. University rules permit retired professors to continue teaching without tenure on a term-to-term basis as needed. Larrowe wants a stronger guarantee of employment. He has offered to teach part-time for an indefinite length with tenure.

"After teaching as long as I have, it is very demeaning to go in, hat in hand, every term and say 'Can I please he said. Larrowe is researching his cause with representatives from several organizations, including the American Civil Liberties Union. If the issue ends in court, he hopes to draw the attention of people nationwide opposing mandatory retirement. "I think there are lots of people all over the country that feel very strongly that compulsory retirement is wrong. I think the president of the United States is one of them," he said.

President Reagan will be 75 in February. HOFFER, JAMES M. Dimondale Age 31, died January 8, 1986 at his home. He born January 13, 1954 in Detroit, and was a former employee of Sonitrol Security. Surviving are his wife, Barbara; his mother, Mrs.

Julia Hoffer of Lansing; 1 sister, Robin (Sue) Hoffer of Detroit; 4 brothers, Michael Hoffer of Lansing, Fred Hoffer of Lake Orion, Jon Shock of Mt. Clemmons, and Larry Hoffer of Milwauke, WI. Services 2 p.m. Friday at the Dimondale First Presbyterian Church with Rev. John A.

Toth and Rev. Kelly Cahill officiating. Interment will be in Dimondale Cemetery. Mr. Hoffer will be at the Field Funeral Home until Noon Friday when he will be taken to the Church for services.

The family has suggested memorials to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, National Wildlife Federation, or A.L.S. Association, envelopes are available at the Funeral Home. FRANZMEIER, THELMA E. W. St.

Paul, MN Age 77, passed away in Lansing on January 8, 1986. Surviving are son, Rev. Alvin H. Franzmeier and his wife, Sylvia of Spring, TX, daughters, Elaine Schwanz of Lansing, Joanne Noah and her husband, Elmer of Greenwood, WI; twin sister, Elma Franzmeier of St. Paul, MN; sister, Muriel Anderson of Dallas, TX, dear sister-in-law, Eileen Duclos of Rosemount, MN; 10 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren.

Religious services and interment will take place in St. Paul, MN. Local arrangements by the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. For DAVIS, LETHA J. 707 Armstrong Rd.

Age 95, died December 23. 1985. Born June 4. 1890 in Ionia MI, Mrs. Daivs is survived by 1 son, Verne Davis Jr.

of Lansing; also 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Saturday, 11 a.m. at Bethany Baptist Church, 1000 Lincoln St. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.

The family is being served by the Gorsline-Runciman Lansing Chapel. METZ, ROBERT R. 32406 Decker Rd. Colon, MI Age 88, died January 7, 1986. He was born in Ingham County on December 13, 1897, the son of the late Charles and Eva (Goddard) Metz and had made his home in Colon since 1951, coming from Lansing.

On February 19, 1949 he married Virginia M. Summey, she died in June of 1985. For several months he worked for the Lansing Police Department and for 25 years he worked for the Lansing Fire Department, retiring in 1945. He is survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. John (Bethel) Johnson of Roanoke, VA, Thelma Friend of Lake Isabella, CA and Mary Ellen Hornby of Vista, CA; 1 son, Robert W.

Metz of Anchorage, AK; 9 grandchildren; 1 step-daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Jane and 1 step- son, Robert Kipker, both of shall; 12 grandchildren; 1 sister, Mrs. Grace Martin Lansing. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Schipper Funeral Home, Colon, with Rev.

David J. Farrell officiating. Interment in Oakridge Cemetery, Marshall, MI. Paid Obituary Traverse City. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m.

at the Gorsline-Runciman East Chapel, East Lansing. Interment will be in Summit Cemetery, Williamston. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home, Thursday, 7-9 and Friday, 2-4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. BAILEY, EMMA 2700 Eaton Rapids Rd.

Age 75, died January 7, 1986. Born August 5, 1910 in Russia, Mrs. Bailey had been a resident of the Lansing area for over 50 years and was a member of the Emanuel First Lutheran Church. Surviving are her husband, James 2 daughters, Mrs. Erv (Ruth) Hildenbrand and Mrs.

Mark (Sharon) Rogala, both of Grand Ledge; 5 grandchildren, Cheryl, Kathi, Jamie, Jim, and Kimberly; also 4 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, 1 p.m., at the Gorsline-Runciman Lansing Chapel with the Rev. Daniel M. Buske and the Rev. John F.

Vogt of Emanuel First Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the Emanuel First Lutheran Church. Funerals SHULL, HELENE Lansing Religious memorial services will be conducted by Rev.

Nor- man E. Myer at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Molly Grove Chapel of the First Presbyterian Church. Interment services will be held at the Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor at a time to be announced in the spring. Arrangements by the EstesLeadley Greater Lansing Chapel.

CROUCH, GERALD H. Lansing Mass of the Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Friday at the St. Gerard Catholic Church. A Rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m.

Thursday in the Tiffany-Jessen Funeral Home. The family will receive their friends Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Hospice of Lansing. PITTS, LESTER E. Lansing 76, died January 7, 1986.

The family will receive friends Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.: at the Palmer-Bush Funeral Home where the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge Memorial Service will be held Thursday at 4 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. a at the Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. James C.

Dotson of Miller Road Bible Church officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ernest Wegner. Robert Johnson, Jack Fryer, George Schmidt, Gordon Main, and Lester Donations maRyno. made to the Lansing Loyal Order of Moose Building and Maintenance Fund in memory of Mr.

Pitts..