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officials recently honored two employes of the Great Lakes Fleet Sault th the Lef C. F. Beukema, vice presi- igley, senior operator for 35 years ator, being honored by Capt. J. J.

Parri gene ral manager of the Great Lakes Fleet. den rnnnr "9 euema, vce pres- dent congra.ula.mg Joe Quigley, senior operator for 35 years service and Bill Ball, operator A watch and certificate for 40 years of service with U.S. Steel were recently presented to Tom Craig, right, manager for U.S. Steel's Great Lakes Fleet Sault warehouse by C. F.

Beukema, vice president of U.S. Steel's ore, limestone and Great Lakes Fleet operations. Henry Rath, right, accountant for the Great Lakes Fleet "warehouse in the Sault recently was honored by U.S. Steel for 30 years of service with the company when he received an award from C. F.

Beukema, vice president of U.S. Steel's ore, limestone and Great Lakes Fleet operations. Beautification Council Names Petunia City Bloom The City Beautification Council Is announcing the selection of the petunia as the recognized "city- flower" of Sault Ste. Marie. America's favorite annual plant thrives so well in the local area Its selection should be hailed in all quarters.

The wide range of color, the adaptibility to existing conditions, the many plant types ana the profusion of blooms until frost comes, makes the petunia a special favorite in this part of country. Adrerlisement STATE OF MICHIGAN Probate Court for the Countr In the Probate Mnrle. Michi h'rid on the pe- of PhIMP Bennett that ns an Ordrr for Hrs- nf Phillip Brnntll. M. I- It Ix 'ordered that on July 28.

1W9, 10 Courtroom Snult Ste Iggn tition be irrinted tomtion to Soundness of Mind Publication iind service shs 11 provided by Statute Court Rule. Dated: June 18. (SEAT,) John P. Attorney for Phillip Bennett NewbetTT. Michigan.

Petunias make gardening relatively simple, although slugs still feast on the plants, high winds, or heavy winds still dam- delicate flower petals and hail age some colors fade in too strong sunlight. However the plant makes an amazing come-back once danger is past. Petunias do not like a hard, crusty soil, but if plants are set out in good garden soil, a riot of color will prevail with minimum care until frost. Many people are not aware that some petunias have a strong lovely spicy scent, and a garden planted for fragrance, should include this type of flower. Planted together with sweet alyssum, they will perfume a garden all summer long.

The Beautification Council In the near future will announce a gardening contest to be called "Color the Sault Council officials urge local gardeners to take color photos of their petunias at their peak and send them to the City Beau- tificalion Council for inclusion in the Council's scrapbook, proving Sault Ste. Marie to be in deed "Petunia-Pretty." OBITUARY George Hamilton Who Will Challenge U. S. For Davis Cup Big Question liy GEOFFREY AIILLKK Associated Press Sports Writer Challenge Hound match against the United States are Britain, WIMBLEDON, England South Africa, Russia, Romania, With Wimbledon three-quar-i Brazil, Mexico and India. The ters over, it's anybody's guess! matches ahead work out like this: THE EVENING NEWS, SAULT STE.

MARIE, JULY 2, 1969 Ge-Plunking Meet Set For Maekinae Island who will meet the United States in the challenge round of the Davis Cup. "I've been watching the form of players from the countries still in contention," said Donald Dell Captain of the U.S. team, "and it's difficult to know what to make of it. "My predictions of Davis Cup results have been all wrong so far, anyway. It's the most open Diivis Cup for years." The iountries bidding for a Hawkins To Retire From Baltimore MACK1NAC ISLAND Stono skippers from twelve states will i compete for the Little David iFiat Stone Trophy in the 1969 Britain plays South Afnca al stonc skippin amj Ge i with Bristol, hngland.

July 17-19, in pen Aleet herc on Fm Qf July. The first heais of dif- Expansion Of Baseball Leagues Seen the final of the European Zone, i Section A. Romania and Russia i meet at Bucharest that same weekend in the Section final. The Section A winners will meet either Brazil or Mexico. The Section winners will play India.

I Thomas Goch, Brazil's No. 1 singles player, and his team-1 mate, Edison Mandarine, fared! ATT A VIM badly at Wimbledon. Koch lost rLAMA Ga (AI Basc to Georges Goven of France and Mandarino went out to Bob Car- michacl of in the first round. Bob Hewitt, South Africa's Australian-born star, was st-cd- ed No. 14 here but was tumbled by America's Cliff Richcy in the first round.

British and Indian players have made the best showing. Graham Slilwell reached the OPEN DAILY 9:15 A. M. to 5:15 P. M.

FRIDAYS UNTIL 9 Complete, expert brake overhaul 39 88 Std. Fordi, Cher. Let Wards mechanic! renew your ear't power today! Can with self- adj. brakes 42.88 Commissioner Bowie Kt'hn said Tuesday he does not think there will he any expansion of the major leagues in the 10 years. And he added that he would be opposed to the transfer of any of the current franchises to other cities "unless there were very strong reasons for the move.

"I do not anticipate much shifting of franchises in the next 10 years," the commission- conference that there Mrs. May Gross Mrs. May Gross, wife of the Rev. William Gross, died in War Memorial Hospital Tuesday. The couple had been summer residents at Barbeau since 1939 and were well known in the local area where Rev.

Gross had conducted occasional services during the vacation months. The body will be taken to the Denman Funeral Home, Cincinnati, Ohio. AnnaJ. Hodges Mrs. Anna J.

Hodges, who had made her home with her granddaughter, Mrs. Francis Bennett, 808 Augusta died in War Memorial Hospital about 3:05 p.m. Tuesday. She was born in Port Hope, Canada, Dec. 1, 1879, but had lived most of her life in the Sault Ste.

Marie area. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Pythian Sisters and Senior Citizens Club. In addition to her granddaughter, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Minor (Reta) Robinson, Yakima, and Mrs. Hazel Dixon, Franklin, two Mrs.

Pearl Shaab, Chicago, and Mrs. Gertrude McMaster of the Sault; a stepson, George Hodges of Los Angeles, three great- grandchildren and eight great- grsatgrandchildren. She is additionally survived by a brother, Fred Glasby of Mindemoya, Ontario. Friends may call at the Hovie Funeral Home beginning Friday at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held from the funeral home at 1:30 p.m.

Saturday with Dr. Joseph Blackburn officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Newberry Planning Tea NEWBERRY In observance of the founding of the Business and Professional Women's Clubs in July, 1919, the Newberry Club will sponsor a public tea Wednesday, July 16. The affair is In the planning stage now, and further announcements will be made shortly.

ma, hut lost to Cliff Drvsdale, backup receiver and runner, an-, the South Africa professional, nounced his retirement from; who is not eligible for the Davis in the American and National! defects in form and style. 10 years, and he said the cur- Cup. Premjit Lall, India's No. 1, staged one of the bravest nattles leagues has boosted interest in the sport. BALTIMORE (AP) Alex Hawkins, Captain Who of the Baltimore Colts, ended his 30- year National Football League career Tuesday the same wayj lhird round and then look Ar DRUMMOND ISLAND-George he had spent it on and off Hie i lh ur Ashe, the U.S.

No. 1, to five cr said at a news Hamilton of Drummond Island field-with a flourish. sets before losing. Mark Cox ov-1 here He nred cted died at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday at The Colt handyman, a fixture rcame Manuel Orantes of would be "enormous erovth in War Memorial Hospital.

He was on kickoff and punt-return i Spa in and Ion Tiriac of Roma- baseball the nex" born in Raber township Aug. 9, squads and a defender and 1837, and spent most of his life on Drummond Island. Survivors include two sons, George Jr. of New York, James D. of California, seven grandchildren and one sister, Margaret Church of Lincoln Park.

Also surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call at the Quinnell Funeral Home beginning at 7 p.m. this evening. Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Congregational Church on Drummond Island, with the Rev.

Archie Brodie officiating. The body will rest at the church for one hour before the service. Burial will be at Drummond Island cemetery. fcrenl events will start at 1 p.m.: on Silver Birches Beeches, rcput- ed to be one of the finest Stone i Skipping courses in the world, I its fine natural collection of flat stones. International Champion E.

U.S. Navy, of Pointe Aux Pins, Mae- kinae Island, has graciously withdrawn from active competition but has consented to serve as Field Judge for the Open. Cmdr. Tellefson set a world's record with 17 skips, 'but that was under idx'al circumstances," sai'i, modestly. ''The lake was as flat as a flounder." Wesley Mauror.

editor of the Town Crier weekly newspaper, and vc-teran front porch slonc skipping observer, is honorary chairman of the meet. Stone skipping buffs offer these tips to neophytes: U' Keep your eyv on the not on the stone; Select ultra-flat stones for maximum skim; Aim for minimum altitude; (4) Practice, practice, practice! Scoring, according to the Protocols of the Stone Skipping and Plunking Cnib, is based primarily on the number of skips, though onv- continuous movement of his entire body, holding his breath throughout, and ending with a great and audible exhale. "This is traditionally echoed by the gallery of spectators if they approve of the 'cast'. If they don't approve, disagree with the form, they are apt to throw stones instead." Applications should be sent to: Registrar. Stone Skipping Open, Box 211, Maekinae Island, Mich.

Application fee is $2.00. Each registrant receives an official emblazoned S.S. P.C. sweatshirt. These may be picked up at Hardy's Inn, 8 Aster Street, Maekinae Island.

Wash Hardy of Detroit is Official Custodian for the 19G9 Open, and his Inn is Downtown Headquarters for i the meet. I Those wishing to enter "in Abstentia" should enclose an additional Sl.OO to cover cost of i mailing the sweatshirts. The S.S. P.C. is donating entry fee proceeds to Maekinae College.

Categories include: Male sin- I gles, male doubles, female sin- I gles, female doubles and mixed doubles. In addition to the Stone Skip- I ping events there will also be rent format of divisional play, an entrant may be penalized on competition in Stone Plunking pro-ball at a press conference! ihat turned into a party. The Hawk, who received back injury in a game against of the tournament. He won the the Rams last season, save 10 irst two sets before going under football -ito Rod Laver of Australia, the champion and top doesn't seed Lave touched peak form tile Tuesday to defeat Drysdale G-4, "An accomplished stone per is poetry in motion," reasons for quitting They included: Joe Namath play, neither will Colts can join American League, but I 6 2 6 3 and reac hed the semifi- Rozelle (football I nals commissioner) frowns on unsa-j Thursday, Laver will playi characters, and I don't 1 i (limited to 4 years and under), skip-1 and Stone Ge-PIunking on the said basis of height of splash (meas- "I think we have just begun to i W. T.

Rabe, provost of the S.S. in centimeters) and audibil- probe the promotional opportun-; P.C. and Marshall of the 19S9 ity of splash (measured in deci- ities for baseball," Kuhn said, i Open. "He skips a stone with bles), as well as form of vory have a friend who's not one." Unitas (Colt quarterback had to bar me from his restaurant." Hawkins, who turns 32 today, also said his "bar bills, lawyer's fees, fines and gambling losses" have outstripped his salary. His allusions to gambling and Rozelle, who prompted Na- math's retirement when he ordered the New York Jet quarterback to sell his interest in his Manhattan nightspot, had a basis in personal history.

Two years ago Hawkins was one of nine men arrested in a pre-dawn police raid and charged with playing poker in the back room of a Baltimore barber shop. Ashe who downed Bob Lutz of Los Angeles 6-4, 6-2, 4-6, 7-5. The other semi will be an all- Australian affair between Tony Roche and John Newcombe. Roche survived three match points to overcome Clark Graebner of New York City 4-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 11-9. Newcombe downed Tom Okker of The Netherlands 8-6, 3-6, 6-1, 7-5.

The women's semifinals were scheduled for today. Mrs. Billie Jean King of Long Beach, who is bidding for her fourth straight Wimbledon crown, was due to meet her friend, Rosemary Casals of San Francisco. Mrs. Margaret Court of Australia, who won the title in 1963 and 1965, was paired against WE MEAN IT! COMPLETE INVENTORY LIQUIDATION WHAT WE HAVE IN INVENTORY IS PRICED SO YOU CAN SAVE! WHAT WE DO NOT WILL GET AND PRICED SO YOU CAN SAVE! OPEN UNTIL 3 P.M.

ON SATURDAYS BUD'S CASH CARRY RUDYARD-478-3541 Boys Charged NEWBERRY Two local youths, Walter Blakely, 17, and Bruce Yeadon, 17, were released on $100 bond each and bound over to Circuit Court following a preliminary hearing Monday afternoon in District Court on charges of breaking and entering. The two- along with a juvenile boy who was turned over to Probate Court, were apprehended by village police June 25 following the breaking and entering of a truck, according to police records. In Vietnam With U.S. Combat Air Forces, Vietnam U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Don P.

Denny, whose wife, Helen, is the daughter oE Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Kirby 334 W.

Spruce, Sault Ste. Marie, is on duty at Nha Trang AB, Vietnam. Sergeant Denny, an aircraft maintenance technician, is in a unit of the Pacific Air Forces. Before his arrival in Southeast Asia, he was assigned to the 4609th Air Base Group at Kincheloe AFB. CITY OF SAULT STE.

MARIE MICHIGAN NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids marked "PAPER TOWELS, TISSUE, CUPS, AND CLEANING SUPPLIES B-15-69" will be accepted at the office of the Purchasing Agent, City-County Building, 325 Court Street, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan until 2:00 P.M. (EST) on Tuesday, July 15, 1969 for the purchase of paper towels, tissue, cups and cleaning supplies for all city departments. Complete details, plans and specifications may be secured at the office of the City Purchasing Agent. Bidder must use City proposal form for bidding.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any irregularities, and make the award in the best interest of the City. D. K. STRICKLAND Purchasing Agent STEVE CANYON Hawkins was revered by the Mrs Jolies Britain. Baltimore Colt fans as the man who turned playing on the suicide squads into a respectable profession, He was named captain of the Colt kickoff and punt-return teams, and very quickly he became known as Captain Who.

The nickname was acquired when Hawkins was sent out to the center of the field with the Colts' offensive and defensive captains for pre-game ceremonies. I AM RUNNING ON ANPI AM OVEPPUEINSAND1E60 CAUPRON, I AM ORBITIN6 FALCON MOUNTAIN PS I.M6 TO A MAYDAY SENDEP. SOUNDS UKE A PASSENGER-SURVIVOR. WHO GOES NOT KNOW HOW CAN ANYONE 7596 CALDRON ANY RADIO STATION, READ YOU-FAINTLY THIS 15 PI PER 7596 POMEO. COME IN; ANYONE' ATTEMPTED A CN 55VSRAL CHANNELS -WITH NO WOW FALCON THEYMkSHT AS WELL SEAT THE BOTTOM OFA PICKLE BORN LOSER HIT THAT CAT? BLONDIE CAN THAT PARROT TALK? IL' CERTAINLY SUTMEWONT TALK.

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