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The Escanaba Daily Press from Escanaba, Michigan • Page 20

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Council Approves Power Plant Bids Low bid tota ling $1.262.549 for the constri of a munir ipal taken the prr tect cost ma. electric gc neratlng plant built ling. The M)0. for mech and elect rical revenu ai he no n- ork were appr oved by the City for period of 1 0 Council in jtpecal meeting lait The tv is 1 imited to irv flight at ri tv ha whi eh The 1 bidders are Wouldbring an interest retu rn follows: than le interest rate pi General truction C. for th borrewed money.

Mover ikosh ech- Cox voted on the motion Ki us trial Hes ting to th ie low bids. contec d- A Plumbn St, Joseph. Mo. ing there sho uld be a clar ification cal ver- of oonsibi lity on that pointin land Con tractii ig Cr: rstal the co ntract Mtwitn the city nd 140 515 the U. ver Co.

for io opc Approva1 of ie low bids was ationandmaintenance of he recommen led tc the Council by plant by thePower Co. C. Oliv er nf Black A Veiitch. Will Opinion Kansas Ci ty, th consu It ing City Mana ger A. V.

on engineerson project was ii ist xi to write he DAILY PRESS 2 December 13. lft.ifi Beef Is Special In Food Stores THE PR KM Herf one sort or anothrr will in many American this weekend, judging by ne horr the ir C'ox 1 Oliver said the bids are well be- original cost estimates. Edward J. Cox of Mi rield, Paddci consultai City- Ten in th the qu ula Po1 ble for in the projec whether the I 'v or the Upper er Co. will be ihe Interest pay- vent the cost of the docs not go to the re for which power iant fi- inqtiire U.

P. illy po wer 7 000 pecials planned for the na-l stipermnrkets. Everything from hamburgers to the fancy sirloin and porterhouse steaks are featured in small prices i and big type of one chain or an-1 other. Ribs of beef, round steak I and chuck roast seem to be the I most numerous items. The lower store prices for beef generally reflect lower wholesale prices of recent weeks, and the good fortune is ex-! pected to continue a few more weeks.

Some stores had sirloin steak anywhere from 8 to 30 cents a. pound below last week, while rib roast was reported from 4 to 10 cents cheaper in scattered areas. Pork prices were mostly higher. I and frying chickens, which have I 'r been low priced for some time, up 2 to 6 cents in some! ther the city or the er Co. will be financ sponsible in event lie plant cost does not go to 000 Mayor Wesley Hansen members of the Council in voting P(j plant revenue have been I approval of the low bids noted cities.

that the project is under way, that estimates were that I it must be completed, and that 'Christmas turkeys would be close progress on the project can con- to the prices at Thanksgiving, tinue while the point raised by frozen orange juice prices, al- Councilman Cox is being clarified. To be incorporated a part of the letter to the successful bid- Charles Hammar, who recently I ders who will be con- ived the 33rd degree, the will be notification that the est honor in the gift of Ma- asks: they employ will be honored by fellow local labor; and when Santa And Singers To Take Bus Trip Aided by the Bay de Noe barb- rshop chorus and Lions Clubs of 1 Delta County, Santa Claus will i made a good cheer bus trip to four communities of Delta County Saturday night. He will have in his Marine pock some 400 sacks of candy, nuts, popcorn balls and fruit for the children, and at each stop the male chorus will sing Christmas music. The holiday cheer bus will leave the Eagles Hall at Escanaba at 6 p. in.

Saturday, and is scheduled to arrive at Wells at 6:15 is next on the list at followed by Perkins at 7:20 and a final stop at Rock at 7:45. The sacks of gifts, provided through contributions of the Clubs, will be packed tonight the barbershoppers at their regular meeting at the Eagles The motor vessel expected to arrive at Gladstone at; Hall. noon, today with a cargo of First started three ago. 000 gallons of gasoline. Manager the Santa Claus bus trip be- George Besco of the Aurora term- me an annual event for the I inal advises the will be barbershoppers and Santa in per- the last vessel of the season.

The son. KOI CARRIFRS of the Dally were presented with the Inland Newspaper boy at the annual Christmas party for Its last evening In the Delta Hotel. The left Ui right, William Swenson and Bourke of Fseanaha; Tim Roller of Gladstone and Gary Randall of Ciladstone Rte. 1, with Press Circulation Manager Duncan Cameron at the right. (Daily Photo) Masons To Honor Charles Hammar Here On Saturday ready down a bit, are expected to go even I owot because the processors are caught between slumping sales and a big carry-over from last year's fruit pack.

hij SOI members of the Masonic fraterni- possible they ship via the Chicago ty at a banquet sponsored by Del- 1 North Western Railway. Esca- ta Lodge No. 195 at is Peninsula Division head- Masonic Temple Saturday eve- quarters for the CAcNW. rang, Dec. 15.

The dinner will be- I Purchase Power Lines gin at 6:30. Councilman Cox L. Pearce of Marquette, a the motion requestii 33rd degree Mason, will deliver making the Council the address for the occasion and ammous. Jackson Biologist To U. P.

Post Press Carriers Receive Awards; 70 Attend Party Rodney R. Smith, former game biologist in the Jackson area, has been named conservation educa- part i on tion consultant for the Upper Pi the above, ninsula. Seventy carriers of the Eseana- is a student at Escanaba "High ba Daily Press were guests of the School, where he is on the honor newspaper at its annual Christmas roll. for carriers last evening at William Swenson, son of Mrs. Former Resident Dies In Calumet Mrs.

Dion, 60, of Lake Linden, former Rscanaba resident, died today at the Calumet Hospital following a short illness. Mrs. Dion, the former Emma DeMars, was born in Escanaba and raided here. She and her family moved about 35 years ago to Lake Linden. Surviving are: her husband: Sunday run was made with difficulty, the ice being five inches I thick in places.

Marquette Votes Franchise On Gas MARQUETTE Voters of this city on Tuesday voted 611 to 21 in approval of a 30-year franchise I to the Michigan Gas A Electric I Co. to construct. own. and operate facilities for the sale of gas in Marquette. The city reserves the right under the ordinance to grant Classified cost little but do bit Job other members of the Masonic in other business the fraternity will be present.

The authorized the purchase of three ing at the Sharonville and Pitts- Newspaperboy Award of the In- prf Rev. James G. Ward will preside high lines of the Upper Michigan ford state game areas. Prior to his land Daily Press of which as toastmaster. Power A Light present sup- employment with the Conserva- the Escanaba Daily Press is a The dinner will be served by pliers of power to the city, from tion Department, he was a teach- member, ladies of the Order of Eastern the location of the power plant er at Whittier junior high school The Inland awards were made by Star.

AJ1 Masons desiring to site on the north bay shore to the in Flint. Duncan Cameron, circulation man- tend should make reservations in distribution substation in The new education appointee ager nf the Press, and Associate aavance by contacting George downtown Escanaba. The cost of received his bachelor's degree in Publisher James G. Ward Jr. The rjer for three Hcberle, lodge secretary.

Nels Eb- the purchase will be 26,464 39 wildlife management from Michi- Inland award is based on service, besen, acting master of the lodge, and will be paid from the power gan State University in 1954 He courtesy. honesty, persevereance, is in charge of general arrange- plant bond issue. also attended Central Michigan salesmanship, promptness, citizen- ments. Mrs. Harry Randall, Rte.

1. definite as yet. Escan stone, was the winner in the rural attending will be Mr. and small town classification. Gary Joseph DeMars, Mr.

is a student at Holy Name High Zatique DeRouin, School and has been a Press car Isabella Bethany Announces Schedule For Christmas Busy Weekend For Students Of Rock Family Bible Hour Meyer Township School District Delays On Merger On the recommendation of the College and worked as a conser- and scholarship. I engineering department the Coun- vation aide during summer The winners of the award are: Jcil approved the bid of Bero Mo- months since 1952. James Bourke, son of Mr. and tors to supply the city with a Smith, 26, and his wile Evelyn Mrs. Frank Bourke, 519 S.

8th I Jeep tractor with plow at a cost of were living in Flint before his st. James has been a Press transfer to the U. P. In his new papcrboy for over two years. He The Council also authorized the position.

Smith will work with ISABELLA Schedule of attendance of City Attorney Denis schools and teacher train- Christmas meetings and services McGinn and City Engineer Keu- ing programs ior conservation at Bethany Lutheran Church be- jneth Buckland at a district har-j education. ginning Tuesday, Dec. 18, includes: bor development meeting to Lie ------------------choir practice on Tuesday, Dec. 18 Feb. 6 in Green Bay.

ct 7:30 p. Ladies Aid Society i -------------------------Christmas party on Friday. Dor. CQurf Commends 21. at 8 p.

Bethany Sunday School festival on Sunday, Dec. Policeman, Frees Communion will be served at Man He Arrested the 10 a. m. Christmas Day serv lr. by Rev.

N. M. Inbody, pastor. Barstow ha Special music by the church choir is under the direction of Mrs. Peter Forslund.

Choir members are Mrs. Lew Bramer. Mrs. Harvey Sundin, Mrs Gust Soderberg. Mrs.

Nick Bonifas, Mr. and Mrs. Gust Moberg, Helmer Nelson and Ted Sundin. Tim Bolger was the winner from Gladstone. Tim is the son of Mr.

and Mrs. Tom Bolger, 1315 Wis- i consin Glalstone. He is an honor roll student at All Saints School and has been a Press carrier for 18 months. The winner of the ward from Manistique will be announced at the dinner party for the Manistique newspaperboys next week. The winner of the award from presented with a certificate, lapel pin and an emblem for sweater or jacket.

FISH FRY EVERY FRIDAY Serving From 11 A. M. On Peoples Cafe Cf Bor Jack A Cell Harris ROCK- ily Bible HERMANS Meyer Board of Education is Students of Rock Fam- not ready to act on proposed con- lidation of the Meyer Township with any other olidation must bring a the of good education and community service in Meyer is one of five North Me- Hour will have a busy ODurt Weekend. Saturday those with School District m- perfect attendance since fall from district, mended a Marinette policeman Rock, Turin and Forsythe, will A board statement reports that who chased Floyd C. HolLston, 20, participate in a ski party at Ish- any co of 1204-36th Ave, Menomineeipeming.

planning to attend gain to Meyer Township over the interstate bridge at a high will pack a lunch and leave Rock principles speed and arrested him for driv- I 9 a. m. ing while under the influence of! The Christmas program wUl be held at the John Small residence nominee County school districts Sunday at 7:30 p. m. Students included in a merger plan to cre- arrPST meizai I will present musical numbers and j8te a consolidated district piopos- at tne airesx was uiegai.

is wel- the Powers-Spalding Board Birth 1 The -court ruled that the Marin- verses. Everyone wel-1 Th(, othcrJ Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lagault ette policeman was a private citi- Gourley, Nadeau, Faithorn and are the parents of a daughter, who zen in Menominee, and that pri- Spalding, as born Dec. 12 at Schoolcraft I vate citizens may make arrests 1 The ideal family is three chil- Mcmonal Hospital.

The infant I only in certain cases involving dren, says the Population Refer- Weighed 7 pounds and 8 ounces, felonies, and tire charge in this ence Bureau. Mrs. Lagault is the former Violet case was a misdemeanor. liquor. But Judge Barstow freed Hollston on plea of his counsel that the arrest was illegal.

Members of a porpoise school communicate by whistling. Harmony Club Mrs. Isadore Bonifas will entertain members of the Harmony other 'Menomine Ciub Christmas party at her home Wednesday, Dec. 19, at 7:30 p. m.

But the court said the police- I man to be commended because his actions in arresting Holl- ston may have saved him, or some citizen, from serious injury or Out-of-town persons attending the funeral services for Samuel Diller Thursday morning were: Mr. and Mrs. William Mass, Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Edward D.ller, Germfask; Miss Bell Ambrust, Chicago, and Norbert Besson oi Hales Corner, Wis.

B. GOODRICH Soys: 9 shopping days fo CHRISTMAS FISH FRY EVERY FRIDAY ALSO SHRIMP Sandwiches Of All Kinds Beer Wine Liquor SKRADSKIS HOTEL 1431 Sheridan Rosd SKINHY'S BAR Pat Peggy Cormier. Your ENTERTAINING TONIGHT "CHICO BERNICE" Coming Sunday Afternoon Holiday Matinee Dance Starts 4 P. M. St FOR.

FINER FOODS IF SOLD IT IT'S GOT TO BC GOOD HOO 1A08 8tt AVENUE south For Delicious Salads Try KRAFT SALAD DRESSING Vi pf 29c pt 39c qt 69c Tasty. Tender BEEF CHUCK ROAST 39c Six Delicious Flavors KRAFT PARTY SNACKS ea 19c ORDER HOLIDAY POULTRY NOW AT LOW MARKET PRICES! TAKE HOME SOME ICE CREAM Peppermint Vanilla 9.1.98c Santa Special! Floor Model PUNCHING BAG Reg. price $4.49 NOW $2.59 Consolidate Debts Farce corporations consolidate their obligations to save. You can save too Make payments in one place only. Many merchant give discounts for full payment of past due accounts.

The first cost Is not always the last. When all things are considered our plan Is expensive. Seldom do we require endorsers. You will not be obligated to friends or relatives. No extra charges such as fees, fines, penalties or Insurance.

RE INDEPENDENT Write. Call or Visit lTs Now For a Prompt, Friendly Loan OPEN ALL DAY SATURDAY Walter C. Wylie Cr Co. 1016 Ludlngton Street Escanaba Phone 3184 104 Rank Bid? Phone CA Block Ishpemlng Phone HU i GROCERY Mel Manske. Prop.

Phone 3217 1501 Washington Ave. fitore a. m. to 9 p. m.

9 a. p. m. Young, Tender BEEF LIVER 4 lbs. 89c Small.

Lean PORK BUTTS 35c Lean, Meaty PORK STEAK lb 39c Small LEAN SPARERIBS 2 69c Homemade Small Link PORK SAUSAGE 49c Swedish Style, More Meat Than Potatoes POTATO SAUSAGE 39c Blue Seal Margarine, 2 lbs. F.agle River Cranberry Sauce. 2 16 01 Tree Ripened. Sliced Peaches 29 oz. can 45c 29c 25c Lake Superior, Washed Waxed Potatoes, 15 lb.

peck Rita Box Swift'ning, 3 lb. can 49c 35c 79c SURPLUS STORE 1115 Ludington St. St GIFT SUGGESTIONS Phone 2711 tl Flannel $2.29 Flannel $1.49 Corduroy $3.98 Corduroy $2.79 Gabardine $2.98 Gabardine $1.98 s' Dress Oxfords $6.98 Dress Oxfords $3.49 Romeos $4.49 Combat Boots $4.98 Slippers $1.98 Cowboy Boots $4.98 B-15 JACKETS $7.98 SLEEPING BAGS, Dacron Filled $12.98 DRESS GLOVES, $1.79 BINOCULARS WITH CASE, Coated Lenses 6x30, $19.95 7x50, $29.95 ir privili to om- five daughters, two at home and the Delta Hotel. A buffet style 1 Gladys Swenson of 1916 1st Ave. i three in Detroit; two brothers.

dinner was served and gifts were an eighth grader at Escanaba Joseph Escanaba, and val un- Smith, a native of Houghton distributed to all the boys after Junior High School. William is an Henry DeMars, Menominee, and Lake, has been with the game di- a program in which four were honor roll student in school and five sisters, including Mrs. Zati- Council vision for a year and was work- presented with the has been a newspaperboy for the que DeRouin of Escanaba. for nine months. Funeral services, which will Gary Randall, son of Mr.

and take place in Lake Linden, are in- a jiersons and Mrs. and Mrs. field DeGrand and Mrs. Lester Bowden. simil panies.

Michigan Gas will make no immediate changes in its operations here, but desired to obtain the franchise to stabilize its opera tions and open the way for natural gas FISH FRY FRIDAY At POTVIN'S TAVERN Schaffer. Mich. Sea food, chicken, steak I ood Served Friday. Saturday And Sunday 5 to 11 p. FISH FRY AND PIZZA Every Friday At SPAR'S 1523 Sheridan Rd Ph.

9061 Serving nitely 5 to 12 Spaghetti. Ravioli, Pina and Chit ken In The Basket. Serving Saturdays 5 to 1 a Choice Beers A Wines TRIANGLE BAR Ford FISH FRY EVERY FRIDAY Serving 1 Also, Shrimp, sandwiches and short Coming Saturday GIB HELGEMOS ORCHESTRA LAST T1MFS TO-NITF A LONFLY C.1HI DRAMATIC S1LFM Oiwe at 8:43 p. m. HIIVI SIIF DO? JOAN CRAWFORD JACK CARSON ZACHARY SCOTT FREE KITCHEN-WARE FOR THE LADIES! l.vev 8:30 and 9 p.

I Matinee Sat. 1:30 p. DOUBLE THRILL PROGRAM THEY CALLED HER FIGHTING WOMAN OF THE WEST! mrnd squat DIM BRUN MAT WYNN BISHOP he never turned down a COLOR CARTOON GIVE TIIEATRt' EXCITEMENT! TO TO TO No cargo too hot No girl too beautiful No man too tough to fall prey to the violence and vice of world-wide crime! ------PLUS'-----( OU)K CARTOON NKWS VXD NOYEI.TY Eves. 7 and 9 p. m.

Matinee Fri. 2 p. m. B.F.Goodrich TltllS TUMS.

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Pages Available:
167,328
Years Available:
1924-1977