The Holland Evening Sentinel from Holland, Michigan • Page 16

PAGE TEN THE HOLLAND, MICHIGAN, EVENING SENTINEL LINK VVITI! FAST Lmkin; Kalamazoo tin- Sxiruti font trip in approximately Food, Beyercpi ON THE NORTH SIDE IT'S NABER'S FOR Quality Meats AND Groceries CHOICE MEATS CUT TO ORDER STORE HOURS: 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. DAILY SAT. 8 A.M. to 9 P.M.

Bernecker's Gov't Graded Choice Beef Gourmet Foods Block and Cube Ice OPEN 7 DAYS WEEKLY Doily 9 o.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays 9 o.m. to 1 p.m. Beer W.nc Takeout 1947 South Shore Drive Phone ED 5-5831 Holland ECONOMY IGA 154 East 15lh St.

IGA FOOD BASKET Mich. Ave. 27th St. (NEAR HOSriTM.) The Secret of Our Success "THE TWO-LIPS OF EVERY SATISFIED CUSTOMER" U.S. CHOICE MEATS SHOPPING HOURS Sat.

8 to 6 8 to 9 SHOP EARLY AVOID THE RUSH KITCHEN KUPBOARD Corner of Riley Lakcshore Dr. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 9 A.M. to 10 P.M. Groceries Goj Cold Moots Salads PiCmc SuppliM Sondwrchcs and Chicken To Go. PHONE 335-9273 Ne WS A fi I lie ciiM nl tlic tuck.

Ix-eause am Icrty minutes Tlic It't 1hc IIU'l Iri'qiH-nt hckvci'tl a in ai is a praotii'iil moans ol reaching the road Preserving Historic Sites Is Man's Favorite Pastime In a time when skyscrapers end super highways have given America a new lace, one need only to travel to Saugatuck to take a nostalgic trip to the past a trip to the era when chain ferries and grist mills dominated the scene. Employing the same ancient method of locomotion as the original ferries did, the Saugatuck chain ferry links the 250 I lie it- uinjjfi'Sjrcm I feet which the east and west banks of the Kalamazoo River At frequent intervals between 9 a.m., and JJ p.m. the big lerry bell resounds throughout Recreation Park, where the lerry docks, and a crass the river, warning prospective passengers thai departure time has arrived. The new chain ferry, which KATHERINE'S Salon of Beauty Complete Beauty Service) Wigs Wig Styling 535 W. 17th Ph.

396 3626 Kathorine McCiaskey, The Morgrct Salons Distinctive Hair Styling ARCADE BEAUTY LOUNGE 70S Columbia Ave. EX 6-3265 CAMPUS MISS by Margrct 4S E. 8th Street. EX 6 6614 MARGRET'S 222 North River EX 2 3372 PERSONALITY BEAUTY SALON Complete Bt.urtv Core 44 W. 10th (Street Floor) Ph.

392-2828 Sprciolisls )s, Moirp, iL bypasses a four milt road trip. The feiry with canopv was designed and built by Fimw-nd. Shown in the right ForctJnjund is the Island 'Sentinel photo) carries on in the traditions of the old ferry which serviced the area for over a hundred years, was designed by H. J. Peterson, president of River Queen Boat Works.

Inc. Peterson's model resembles a floating palace from the picturesque when paddle boats inhabited the sippi River The new ferry, which began operation July crosses the river by means of a chain which is secured at each bank of the river and which also is connect- I ed to a gear wheel on the lorry. I Locomotion is accomplished by I turning the crank on the ferry CLEANERS Professional Touch In Diy ClKwirwj Tree Pickup and Delivery Grooming is it Look of Have Your Gam HOLLAND EX 4-4400 which in turn rotates the gear wheel Jeff Brown of Wheeling Va who is Peterson's cousin and operator of the ferry said the trip usually takes three min-' utes He said there have been I no collisions, although some 1 boats have touched the chain. The chain ferry was a com-I mon sight Saugatu-ck for manv years. Allegan county hislo'rian John Pahl said that the first ferry was established in to replace the bridge which had linked the two sides of the river.

Pahl said the bridge was abandoned hecause Du Mond's Bake Shop "Bakers Of Better Pasteries" 384 CENTRAL AVE. Phone EX 2-2677 DELICIOUS PASTRIES Try Our HOME MADE BREAD and ROLLS Foncv Cakes for Parties FRENCH PASTRY SHOPPE 45 East 8tS St. Ph. EX 2-2542 Florists SHADY LAWN FLORISTS Flowers For All Occasions Member Florists Telegraph Ebelink Flowers 238 RIVER AVE. Across from Post Office COMPLETE FLORAL SERVICE EX 2-9496 "AMSTERDAM" Gift 4 Curio Shop Selections of Gifts from The Netherlands and ATound The World.

Reasonable Prices. Over a.ono Gifts to Sflect From. Open A.M. 9 P.M. I5IH S.

Dr. KD TEERMAIM'S Complete Line of HOUSEWARES GIFTS Convenient Front and Hear Entrances -with Parking. We aire 4V Green Stamps FREE GIFT WRAPPING TEERMAN'S 19 W. 8th St. Ph.

EX 2-9585 schooners passing through the draw would hit against the bridge and knock the piles loose. Darius Billings, age 19, was believed to have been the first ferry man. In 1897, Jay Meyers, a colorful Saugatuck personality took over the ferry and ran it for 21 years. Meyers was well known for the anecdotes and legends he told of Saugatuck. Meyers would often pause to fill his pipe on the trip allowing male passengers to take the crank of the craft.

Meyers was very particular about the way he stuffed his pipe, and it usually took him the duration of the crossing to accomplish the task, telling stories of Saugatuck all the while. In the early 30's a stone bench was dedicated on the west bank of the river as a memorial to Meyers. The placque in the stone was later taken by van- i dais but has recently been re-covered and the Petersons plan to reset it in the bench. The original ferry service was discontinued 30 years ago, and a row boat replaced it, serving the same purpose. Paterson and his father, R.

E. Peterson, became interested in the old ferry and have restored the idea ol a ferry on the Kalamazoo for sentimental reasons. The Petersons who are from Gary have adopted Saugatuck as their home and are doing much to restore the town to its old appearance. In 1958 the Petersons started construction of the grist mill on Holland St in Saugatuck The mill is not only a quaint attraction, but is also used to grind corn meal. A flock of wild ducks which inhabit the area add another picturesque note for camera enthusiasts The Peterson's' latest project is an old fire engine which they keep in Saugatuck.

The elder Peterson has been considering building an old firehouse as another memorial to the past Mrs. Ruth Dawes. Peterson's sister who operates the Ferry Store on the west bank of the river, said that Peterson feels that the new buildings are taking away the feeling of the past and he wants to restore the "Good Old Summertime9' Directory WHESE TO GO, WHERE TO EAT, WHAT TO DO, WHERE TO SHOh Gifts Rolf Nooyer Chevrolet1 Authorized Service on All Makes Genuine Chevrolet Parts TUNE UP ALIGNMENT TRANSMISSION REPAIR John Macqueen Service Manager East 8th St. at the Bypass Holland Ph. EX 6-2333 narDer-rora Ik hour I I Hliijjjlll 1 ulflRlifflM 1 LAKE MICHIGAN ex 2 3195 TEMPERATURE Mm? MERCURT-COMET sales I WATER quality HUdquahtirs 68 Auto Service I I 'WHERE TO BUY AIR f-ll tHYCIOFT VIRSINDAAL CI Hart I 124 BUi EXt-4674 Inc.

Lincoln ILVolers In: Temocst, Pontioc, CLASSIC BEAUTY GMC Trucks, Woixenne Camp- I ill A EmnV TOUr OpenS! adavs SMART NEW SIZE fjll to serve you better. Serv.ce on Wn smf II oil inowroorti hours I 1 I Mon -Tucs -Fn 9 I I Weds til 5:30. A I I Itrl flik I I "rrnjwE to bvt MATCflOFT 1 VIRSENOAALIM VVIIM Ui H.M.,..Mi«h. RUBY'S WEAR OUR COLE OF CALIFORNIA WHITE STAG SPORTSWEAR SERBIN DRESSES LESLIE FAY DRESSES TABAK OF CALIFORNIA HOBE JEWELRY PURSES BY RAMBLER JANE IRWILL SWEATERS DON KENNY SPORTSWEAR 450 Washington Ave. Phone EX 4-4912 LITTLE MISS MODERN HAT SHOP "Exclusive Shop ioi the Little Miu" Ladies Millinery AtceMoriei E.

8th St. Ph. EX 4-4924 Holland Maxine's Maternities Dresses, Sportswear and Lingerie Infants' and Wear to size 6x 444 Washington Sq. clwccn 18th A 19th Open Daily 9:30 to 5:30 Fri. Night 'til 9 Closed Wed.

Afternoon Your Fashion Centers CAMPUS MISS by Margret 46 E. fltli Street Specializing in Sportswear MARGRET'S 224 Norlr River Ave. ine Ladies' Apparel Vogue Restaurant Serving Dinners, Lunches Serving the Public for 33 205 River Ph. EX 2-2894 FOR THE REST CHICKEN CHOPS and STEAKS CUMERFORD'S RESTAURANT Downtown Rear Parking Drive-ins RUSS' Drive-In Restaurant Known for ALL STEAK HAMBURGS Air Conditioned Inside Cool Canopies Outside A ROOT BEER DRIVE IN AIR CONDITIONED INSIDE DINING TAKE OUT CURB SERVICE 139 E. Ith Holland GET YOOR SMART LADIES VACATIONING CLOTHES AT WmJUudsbu V2 Chicken 1.30 15 West 8th Holland 1 Pum Bwl 15e Hambyraeri Heavtly Fried Chicken 6 Shrimp er Take Out Acrow MkL TUESDAY, JULY 27, 196S 11 MIRRORED MILL Patterned on an old Mill in West Virginia the Peterson Mill in Saugatuck is still undergoing continuous irtiprcne-meuts since its construction in 1958.

When in operation the mill grinds corn meal available 20's She added that their father had built the first automobile that W. Va. had ever seen and she felt that some of his (or puicha.se at. the Ferry Store. The It.

C. Peterson family also operates the chain fcrrv linking the east and west banks of Saugatuck across the Kalamazoo River. (Sentinel photo) inventiveness rubbed off onto her brother who has also created some original inventions. The Petersons have enabled youth to envision the past and have provided many people with a route to the "good old days." Auto Service Ladies' Apparel Restaurants Restaurants i ETEN HOUSE "Holland's Tinesl House of Food" NORTH RIVER AVE. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

daily 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday Closed Monday TAKE OUT ORDERS Reef Restaurant AT BAY HAVEN MARINA Dining at the Water's Edge Soda Bar 'om. to 3 pm Ph. ED 5-3343 I 1862 OTTAWA BEACH RD. HOLLAND Air Serving food at Its Finest -in a Phaimt Atmoxpbm 38 W.

8th St. UL 392-2726 Jock's Drive-in Restaurant Chicken Our Specialty Family Size Buckets To Go Other Complete Dinners Served 380 Ottawa Beech Rrf. CALL EX 6-2355 FOR BANQUET RESERVATIONS Dining Cocktfiilt Lodging Fine food and drink, gracious hospitolity, eleejont atmosphere Open every day. For reservation! coll 335-5894. POINT WEST On Uke Macatejwo, ml.

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