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The Escanaba Daily Press from Escanaba, Michigan • Page 2

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Page Two ESCANABA DAILY PRESS, Escanaba, Michigan Wednesday, June 16, 1965 Free Enterprise Paper Co. Story Told By Bennett The success of the free en-' the Escanaba Wood Fiber Co. terprise system as evidenced in at that time, the birth, development and ex- Problems Overcome pansion of an Escanaba indus- Grades of paper changed and try was described by Ernest G. 1 with new demands came reor- Bennett, retired industrialist, to ganization of the company and the Rotary Club at its meeting construction of a new paper- at the House of Ludington mill, which was begun in 1919 Tuesday noon. and completed in 1920.

The Es- The history of the Escanaba i PaPer Co. was formed, Paper Co. goes back more than with 50 per cent local money 60 years, and the success story Per capital is an example of the benefits I from Mead Investment Delta Sending Five To Camp I From of the free enterprise system, said Bennett, who was president of the Upper Peninsula Power Light Co. and of the Escanaba Paper Co. until his retirement in 1954.

Men like the late Matt Smith, John K. Stack, J. C. Kirkpatrick, H. W.

Reade, J. B. Moran, the Clearys and others were among the few in the area at the turn of the century who saw The production of newsprint for mid-western dailies began and continued until mills, on the basis of cheap power and cheap wood, undersold the mills in the U. S. This brought another change in product at Escanaba this time to wall (or hanging) papers in 1930.

There were problems both physical and financial. The dam at Bonev Falls washed out and Larry Lundell Lundell Heads Garden Schools the opportunity for utilizing one of the natural resour- the wal1 of water roaJed river, carrying out No. 1 dam and flooding the central power station. The plant was down for about three weeks. The manu- ces, Bennett said.

Power To Paper Thev and their associates also formed the Escanaba Traction facture Gf wallpapers proved which provided transporta- i profitable, and then declined as tion in Escanaba and northward painled and paneled walls be- to Gladstone. I came popular. Construction of the No. 1 hy- Training Youth droelectric dam on the Escanaba The Mcad Corp. took over the River near the West Gladstone COmpanv in 1942 by an bridge provided the additional i change 'of stock.

A change in power for the street railway product to machine coated system. paper was made and supplied The No. 2 dam near Groos such publications as Time, Life was built next, the decision and others. is doing a was made to utilize another re- wonderful job in source, and the construction of i sajd Bennett, a pulp mill followed. This mill Courtesy, consideration and supplied the pulp needs of paper milk at Munising, Rhinelander and elsewhere.

It was Quick Relief from Pile Irritation 40 ago a Buffalo druggist cooperation are the foundation for labor-management relations and they are ignored innocent people are the speaker continued. The need to better acquaint youth with the fundamental principals of the free enterprise system that spells success in the war against totalitarian preatwl an ointment to relieve ideologies was voiced by Ben- itching and smarting of piles. It brought such quick, cooling, sooth- nett. Homes, churches, schools ing, astringent relief that its fame and groups such as Junior Ach- spread across the land making Pe- Ointment a favorite in levement and others are pie- thousands of homes. Ask your paring youth to better under- druifist today for 70c box or 05c ctnnd the American freedoms applicator tube.

Oint- I siana ine American iretaums ment delights or money back and combat the vicious of communism, he said. Carl Wickman introduced the speaker and the meeting was conducted by Robert Haack, Rotary Club president. David C. Harju, superintendent of the Carden Township Schools for the past two years, resigned and has succeeded by Larry Lundell of Iran Mountain. Har.ju has returned to his home in Negau- uee.

Lundell is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Lundell, Iron Mountain. He assumes his duties July 1. He is a 1957 graduate of Iron Mountain High School.

He received his B.S. degree- from Northern Michigan University in 1961, and his M. A. degree from Northern in the summer of 1964. Lundell taught business education at Fifield.

for one i jear and for three years taught business education at Coleman, Wis. He is married to the former Rita Bartolameolli, of Iron Mountain. They have a daughter, Lori Ann, age two. One hundred and seventy handicapped children from throughout the Upper Peninsula are expected to participate in the six-week camping season at Bay Cliff Health Camp in Big Bay, Marquette County, this year. The total represents the capacity of the camp.

Bay camp season will extend from June 21 through Aug. 1. The youngsters will range in age from 4 to 17 years. By counties, the number of children scheduled to stay the non-profit, non-denominational camp are: Alger, Baraga, Delta, Chippewa, 16; Dickinson, 20; Gogebic, Houghton-Keweenaw, 24; Iron 12; Lucc, Mackinac, Marquette, 36; Menominee, Ontonagon, 8. and Schoolcraft, 9.

This will be the 32nd year of operation for Bay Cliff, according to John Vargo, Marquette, executive director of the camp. Vargo said staff members for the camp will be from all parts of Michigan and from Texas, Oregon, Iowa, Ohio, Illinois and the Panama Canal Zone. will have a full six- week dental program, which is being sponsored by the Mott Foundation, the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation, the Michigan Department of Health Dental Division, the University of Michigan Dental School and the University of Vargo said. program will be staffed with a dentist, a dental hygienist and a dental Improvements under way at the camp now include construction of a shower and toilet facility to conform to Michigan Department of Health regulations and replace an old inadequate facility. A metal fence will be installed along the top of a hill behind cabins as a safety measure.

A pond in the camp has been covered to eliminate a mosqui- to breeding ground, and plans call for this area to be develop- i ed for recreation purposes. Obituary Last Times Tonight! Sportsmen Will Hear Report On Project Rainbow Delta County Club will hear the first report on at its June meeting at 8 Thursday evening in the clubhouse. The club is seeking donations from fishermen and others interested in starting spawning runs of rainbow trout in Delta County streams. The goal is $500, with which to purcliase joung trout for planting. Delegates to the Michigan United Conservation Clubs convention at Cadillac on June 24-25-26, will review the agenda of that meeting to learn the attitude of the club.

Outdoor pictures will be shown following the business session. Trap and skeet shooting will be held on the club ranges from 6 until 8. Shooting is open to all. TWO GREAT HITS! Fkank akt er Novak. Otto Preminger's he man GOiPEN starring Hi HOLDEN by utmri DAVID NIVEN MAGGIE McNAMARA MOON IS P.M GOLDEN ARM P.M Briefly Told Student report cards are available at Escanaba Area High School and can be picked up any weekday at the office between the hours of 8 a.m.

and noon and 1 to 4 p.m. The Escanaba Commandery 47, and Ladies Auxiliary will meet Thursday at 7:30 p. m. in the Masonic Temple. A lunch will follow the meeting.

There will be an important meeting of the Escanaba High School Class of 1930 at the Sherman Thursday night at 7:30 to complete plans for the reunion. LORRAINE MEUNIER Funeral services for Lorraine Meunier. 11-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Meunier, who drowned while swimming in Green Bay near Ford River, were held at 2 p.

m. Tuesday at Salem Ev. Lutheran Church. The Rev. John J.

Wendland officiated. Burial was in Lake view Cemetery. Pallbearers were David Lindstrom, Holland Mark Ostlund, Terry Arnold, OSD ltd I Mrs. Lloyd Sundberg of En- 1 sign underwent surgery at St. MAD ALIN SKI RITES Francis Hospital yesterday.

Her Funeral services for Mrs. Lu- room number is 201. Madalinski Others Improving After Fatal Crash Stanley Madalinski, Star Rte. Perronville, whose wife and only son were killed in a head- on crash involving the family car Saturday at Flat Rock, continues to be in condition today at St. Francis Hospital.

Madalinski, driver of the car, is reported suffering from chest injuries and is not allowed visitors. Driver of the second car, Donald Sharkey, Rte. 1. Glad: stone, was reported improving today and is in condition. Gilbert Sovey, Rte.

1, Gladstone, who was a passenger in the Sharkey car, also is improved and listed in condition. The accident happened at 7 p. m. Saturday on Co. Rd.

416 at the east entrance to the Flat Rock town hall. State Police of the Gladstone Post are continuing their investigation. Stephen Baumler, Donald Mor reau and John Mulvaney. SORRY- The Store Hours For Wednesday, June 16 Were Incorrect In Tuesday's Ad. They Should Read: Store Open 9 A.

P. M. Montgomery Ward 1200 Ludington Escanaba cille Madalinski and her son, Jerry, victims of last highway accident, were held Wednesday at 10 a. m. at St.

Church in Perronville. Father Raymond Smith officiated. Burial was in Perronville Cemetery. Members of St. Rosary Society attended the services in a body and schoolmates formed an honorary escort for Jerry.

Pallbearers for the mother were Richard DeGrand, Matt Verbrigghe, Marcell LaChapelle, Frank and Walter Gaber and Felix Wislo. Pallbearers for Jerry were Joseph and Tom Shiverski, Tom Pietrowski, i Clarence Bartosz Mike Pach Jr. and James Gaber. Arlis II is a huge iceberg which w'as first spotted 130 miles north of Point Barrow, Alaska, in 1961. In Service Seaman Joseph M.

Sarasin, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon B. Sarasin of 533 N. 19tn Escanaba.

is serving aboard the destroyer USS Shelton, currently undergoing overhaul at the Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, Wash. The mission of his ship includes anti-submarine warfare; the detection and destruction of enemy submarines. Rip Van Winkle Sleep with Nagging Backache Now! You can often get the fast re. lief you need from nagging backache, headache and muscular aches and paina that may cause and miserable tired-out feelings. W'hen these discomforts come on with over-exertion or stress and strain you want relief want it fast! Doan's Pills by their speedy pain-relieving action work promptly to torment of nagging backache, headache and muscular aches and pains.

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AGUNRGHTOr cut ENDS IONITE MUSICAL COMEDY AND DRAMA thtlfainkaoif OMM MSSBSS: Open Til 11 P.M. Nitely Liquors, Wines, Ice Cold Beer, Beverages, Mixes 6 paks, cases) FATHER'S DAY GIFTS Timex Watches, $6.98 to $9.98 Channel Master Radios 6 Transistor, $9.98 Day Wrapped Cigars, Pipes, Pipe Hacks and many other pleasing gifts. Funny Gadgets for Parties? Ernie has the best selections! Flashbulbs Film, One-Day Developing Papers Ice Cream Tobaccos Ice Cubes Chips and Dips Of ONLY NEW ADVENTURE FROM harley davidson I o.b. Milwaukee unit can 2 HITS IN COLOR STARTS THURSDAY Bgms, ERNIE'S One-Stop Porty Store 1333 l.udington St. Phone ST C-4S02 Meet the M-50.

New from Harley-Davidson, Continental styling, American standards of quality. Under an all-steel, welded frame, the M-50 packs a spirited 50 c.c. engine so easy on fuel it puts nearly 300 miles between filling stations. Take a test ride. Glide through the gears, level off at 40 m.p.h, for some of the smoothest cruising on two wheels.

Husky internal expanding brakes bring you back down safely, swiftly. And its personality? Adventuresome, undemanding, but definitely split one side for fun, the other for low-cost, practical transportation. One ride and agree the Harley-Davidson M-50 is the greatest new go on wheels. See it aU Jerry's Sport Shop 1305 Ludington St. best so we lots We think you know what Dad likes have all styles and of them.

Van Heusen Puritan Campus Pendleton And More $0 98 Others $1.98 to $11.95 SPECIAL CLOTHING OFFER We realize it easy to buy a suit or sport coat for Dad So wv are extending this offer for Day Choose the suit or sport coat that you like and take it out on approval. Return after Day if not satisfied. Suits $49-95 to 75.00 Sport Coats $18 95 45.00 Bar do FALSE TEETH Rock, Slide or Slip? FASTEETH. an Improved powder to be bprinkled on upper or lower plates, holds teeth more flrmly in place Do not slide, slip or rock. No gummy, gooey, pasty taste or ieellng.

FASTEETH alkaline Does not sour Checks odor Get FASTEETH at drug counters everywhere. We have tried to offer the widest selection of unusual and beautiful gifts in the area. If you're puzzled visit our gift bar. probably find the perfect gift for Dad. A SLACKS by Jack Winter For those concerned with better fit.

Mostly Hash and wear. $095 Others to $10.95 Swim Suits This newest stvlvs $0.98 to $4 Straw Hats by to $J-98 Ties by and Regular and snap-on $1.50 and Jackets By "11. I. Dads of all size find a fit at Larry $C-95 to 25 Walking Shorts Day is the right time for this gift and we have the right shorts for father. $3 98 to Van Heusen Dacron Dress Shirts Thr perfect wash and wear ahirt.

Dries 1 a few Khart Wrinkle free and read to wear. Short and sleeve. and JADE EAST Di periling men find 1 urious pleasure in subtle masculine see-nt Jade East apart from the ordinary. of Cologne 4 Ost. After 4 Oz.

$3.00 $2.50 English Leather after shave after shower after hours Tht All-Purpose Men's Lotion lotion i.OO and up CLOTHING STORE Phone ST 6-4502 1105 Ludington St. Escanaba, Mich..

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