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MONDAY, APRIL 20, 1953 THE LUDINGTON DAILY NEWS, LUDINGTON, MICHIGAN PAGE THRE1 News Briefs J. E. Frawley and a group of associates from Detroit were in Ludington Saturday on business. Miss Eileen Hansen and Miss Joanne Odcan of Muskcgon spent the week-end in Chicago where they visited Miss Sally Donnelly. Star (Victory) Home Demonstration club will meet at 1:30 p.

in. Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Harold Anderson. Social meeting of Court Ludington No. 745, Catholic Daughters of America, scheduled for Wednesday, has been postponed one week until Wednesday, April 29.

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Keith returned Sunday to their home 110 Franklin street from Wctzlar, Germany, where they spent a week. While there they attended the wedding of their son and daughter-in- law Lt. and Mrs.

Donald Keith. Before returning they visited Zurich and Geneva, Switzerland, and Paris, France. Carl Shafer returned Sunday afternoon to Kalamazoo whore he is a senior at Western Michigan College of Education after having spent the week-end with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Shafer of 313 North William street.

Saturday morning he attended Epsilon Pi Tau breakfast at Hotel Pant- lind in Grand Rapids. Mr. Shafer has accepted a position teaching 'mathematics and industrial arts in a Kalamazoo high school for the fall term. Mr. and Mrs.

George L. Hollick returned Sunday afternoon to their home at 614 East Mclendy street from a two-week trip to Washington, D. Mt. Vernon, Arlington and Annapolis, Md. They were accompanied by Mrs.

Hollick's sister, Mrs. Hazel Wood of Flint. Before returning to Michigan they visited Philadelphia and New York City. Among other points of interest in New York City they visited Trinity church where the grandmother of Mrs. Hollick and Miss Wood, was christened more than 100 years ago.

They returned by way of Albany, N. and Detroit. In Washington Senator Potter was presiding when Mr. and Mrs. Hollick and Miss Wood visited the United States senate, where the tidelands question was under discussion.

In the various cities they enjoyed concerts, opera, theater, sight-seeing tours, parades and visits to places of historical interest. Peter Karsfen Dies in Flint Peter C. Karslcn. 75. of 524 Waldman street, Flint, died early Sunday at St.

Joseph's hospital in Flint. He was born Jan. 27. 1878, in Ludinglon and for many years he lived in Bultersvillc, North Amber township and Ludington, where he vas a drayman. Mr.

Karsten left Ludington 30 years ago to reside in Flint. He a retired employe of General Victors Corp. in Flint. He was a member of St. Paul's iiithcran church of Flint.

His wife, the former Elizabeth Marks, died in 1943. Mr. Karsten leaves two daugh- Mrs. Bernard Fishchaber and Mrs. Charles Jenkins of Flint; one ion, Arthur Karsten of Flint; four sisters, Mrs.

Leo Myers of Milwaukee, Mrs. Sophie Ferncy of Muskcgon and Mrs. Emma Van- Volkcnburg and Mrs. Gustic Selby Ludington; a brother, John Karsten of St. Joseph; eight grandchildren, one great grandchild and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at Dorrell funeral home Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning. The body will be taken to St. John's Lutheran church at 1 p. m. Wednesday to lie in stale until services at 3 p.

m. at the church. The Rev. Mr. William O.

Opitz, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Lakevievv cemetery. In The News 30 Years Ago Mrs. Etta Vivian, librarian of Ludington public library, attended a district librarians' meeting at Manistee. 25 Years Ago George Parsons was elected captain of Phoenix Hose Co.

of Ludington fire department, 20 Years Ago Ludington Choral club presented the cantata, "The Seven Lost Words," at First Methodist church under direction of Ernst Lincl Johnson. 15 Years Ago Annual guest day of Ludington Study club was held at the home of Mrs. Ida Grant. 10 Years Ago Auxiliary Ann 0. Schoenherr, daughter of Supervisor and Mrs.

Fred Schoenherr, left, for Ft. Ogel- thorpe, to begin active service with the WAAC. 5 Years Ago Andrew Fonncsback dealt a double run and a thousand aces to George Wright in a game of six- handed pinochle at Odd Fellows' hall. Mrs. DeHoff, 78, Taken by Death Charles DeHoff, 78, of Victory township died Sunday afternoon at Paulina Stearns hospital, where she had been a patient for a few hours.

She was born March 13, 1875, in Indiana and had lived for 45 years in Victory township. Mrs. DeHoff who loved flowers, maintained a large flower garden at her home. Mr. and Mrs.

DeHoff moved to Ludington a year ago, residing at 815 North Harrison street. Mrs. DeHoff was a member of Lincoln River Parent-Teacher association and Lincoln River Ladies Aid society. Surviving are. her widower; three sons, Raymond of Holly, and John and Roy.

of Ludington; one daugh tcr, Mrs. Emil Larsen of Luding ton: one brother, John Pursley of Lynn, Indiana; one sister, Mrs Grace Pegg of Indiana; 24 grand children and 21 great grand children. Funeral services will be held a' 2 p. m. Wednesday from Stephen; chapel in Scottvillc with the Rev Miss Olive Knapp officiating.

Buria will be in Maple Grove cemetery Freesoil. The family will be at. the chape from 7 to 9 p. m. tonight and Tues day to receive friends.

Chas. Hargreaves Promoted.in Rank Mrs. Charles Padgett has re ceivcd word lhat her brothe Charles Hargreaves has been pro moled in rank from sergeant lo ser geant first class. His address is Sfc. Charles Har greaves, RA-16334288, Box 2091 Stockyard Station, Chicago, 9, 111.

Servicemen's Notes A change of address has been re ceivcd for Pvt. Charles W. William, who may be addressed Pvt. Charle W. Williams, US-55-315-264, Prov Co.

428, APO 613, Care of Post master, San Francisco, Calif. "irst Run for Fire Crystal Township WALKERVILLE Walkervillc re department made its first run nto Crystal township Sunday night ndcr a new contract for protection the eastern half of Crystal town- liip. The run of five miles was lade at 9:50 p. m. to the George mith home where Melvin Walters, was passing, discovered the ire.

The family was not at home at he time of the fire which appar- ntly started in an upholstered hair. Damage to the contents of he house was reported to amount about $1,000 which was covered insurance. Damage to the mount of $700 to the dwelling was lot covered by insurance. The alarm was turned in by Mrs. Vayne Shafer, a neighbor who went vith her car to the Clare Shull ionic, two miles from the Shafer ionic to turn in the alarm.

George Smith is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Smith. Pastor Recalled for Coming Year The Rev. Mr.

John R. Hioftjc, pastor of Church of the Naznronc, invited to return as pastor of the church for another year by the congregation during the worship service Sunday morning at Church of the Nazarcne. The recall of the Rev. Mr. Ilirltje was by a wide margin more than the necessary two-thirds vote.

W. C. Kidder, Dies in Tustin Wilbur C. Kidder, 78, pioneer Michigan conservation worker and 'ather of Karl Kidder of Baldwin, died Sunday at his home in Tustin. Born in Osceola county, he had ived there most of his life.

Mr. was sheriff of the county for 'our years and justice of the peace, ie joined the conservation department in 1911 and was the first supervisor of the Baldwin area, a position his son Karl now holds. Under his supervision the first conservation headquarters were constructed and Mr. Kidder was responsible for the construction of the first fire towers and the instal- ation of the first fire-telephone ines. He resigned from the department in 1946.

Surviving are his widow, Grace; two sons, Karl of Baldwin and Jack of Hammond, two daughters, Mrs. Josephine Ewing of Mayville and Mrs. Susan Montague of Bay ity. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m.

Wednesday from Tustin Presbyterian church with burial in Burdell cemetery, Tustin. Illinois Conference to Mark Centennial The centennial anniversary of Illinois conference will be held during Ihc annual convention to be held at Salem church in Chicago beginning Tuesday. A centennial rally is scheduled Friday evening at Orchestra hall it which Dr. Franklin Fry of United Lutheran Church of America be speaker. Massed choirs from Chicago and the Nurses' chorus of Augustana college will participate in the program.

The Rev. Dr. J. A. Landin.

secretary of the conference, and Joseph Sahlmark, lay delegate from Emanuel Lutheran church, will attend the convention and centennial. They will be accompanied by Mrs. Landin and Mrs. Sahlmark. Group Calendar Timm Funeral Held at Chapel Services in memory of Herman L.

Timm were held from Dorrell chapel Saturday afternoon conducted by Ludington Masons with Roger W. Ewing, past master, in charge. Irving Prescott, accompanied by Mrs. Dan V. Dewey, organist, sang Come, Ye Disconsolate" and Balm in Gilead." Pallbearers were Charles Ferguson, Robert Ferguson, Robert Bailey, R.

G. Chadwick, Allen B. Love Jr. and Ewald Carlson. Honorary pallbearers were Charles Doty, -Alphonse DeSchryver, Arnold Young, Bert Hall, Henry Young, Arthur Fichtner and Earl Paulson.

Burial was in Lakeview cemetery. Those who came from out of town for the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Earl Timm and son of Saginaw and Timm Owen Timm and Miss Vyan Timm of Traverse City. Mason Degree Team Exemplifies Work for Fountain Grange Fountain grange met at Fountain Odd Fellows' hall Wednesday.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pitcher, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Griffith, Mr.

anil Mrs. Corlis Gulembo, Mr. and Mrs. Orva Morcy. Esther Rosenbergcr, Dorothy Pitcher and Mary Sterling received the first and second degree exemplified by the tlason grange degree team.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry A gens. Mr. and Mrs.

Clinton Parsons, Mr. and Mrs. Rex Mr. and Mrs. Edward Merrill, Mr.

and Mrs. Lloyd Schumacher, Minnie Johnson and Eva Kistlcr comprised the team. The next meeting of Fountain grange wil be held at Bachelor School May 6 when a movie on health will be shown. At. close of the meeting Potluck refreshments were enjoyed by the large group in attendance.

Crystal Valley By Mrs. Hazel Macksajn Mr. and Mrs. Orcy Weaver of Baldwin were Sunday guests of Mrs. Florence Aldrich.

Mr. and Mrs. Grin Vine have returned after spending the winter in California. Bloomingdalc were Sunday guests at the Everett Fetters home. The Lorcn Rugglcs family of Lansing spent the past week visit- Pvt.

Alice Bailey Completes Course Pvt. Alice M. Bailey of Ludington was graduated April IB from Leaders' course at the Women's Army Corps Training Center at Ft. Lee, Va. The daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Nicholas Bailey of 408 North William street, Pvt. Bailey was graduated from Ludington high school and was employed in Ludington prior to her enlislment in the WAC. She was selected to attend Leaders' Course upon completion of basic training. She received five weeks of academic instruction and three weeks of on-the-job training as an assistant to one of the noncommissioned officers in a basic Iraining company here.

Pvt. Bailey's new assignment sends her to Camp Brcckenriclge, where she will attend clerk typist school. Temperature Chart Station High Low Battle Creek 36 27 Cadillac 37 25 Chicago 42 30 Detroit 42 30 Grand Rapids 39 30 Houghton 28 25 Lansing 38 20 Los Angeles 62 53 Marquctte 32 20 Miami 87 68 New York 45 35 Omaha S. S. Mario 37 Traverse City 41 42 24 TONIGHT BOY SCOUT TROOP 190, at Community churchhouse, at 7 p.

AIR FORCE RESERVE PERSONNEL, for this area, at Ludington high school, at 8 p. m. TUESDAY BOY SCOUT TROOP 195, at First Methodist church, at 7 p. m. MASON COUNTY CHAPTER, AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, at Municipal building, at 7:30 p.

m. Joseph Matel, field representative of American Cancer society, guest speaker. WEDNESDAY MASON COUNTY CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE, at courtroom, Mason coutfty courthouse, at 7:30 p. m. Everyone in Mason county interested in making the celebration in 1955 outstanding urged to attend.

FRIDAY MASON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY museum open at 2:30 p. m. Also 7-9 p. m. LUDINGTON- PENTWATER Group, Alcoholics, at Ludington public library, at 8 p.

m. SATURDAY CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR, at Ludington public library, at 10:30 a. m. I.OV8 GOOD fOOD" 5SS.F? WELCOME TO GIBBS' We will reopen Tuesday muni, 21... to welcome our old mid new friends.

More than ever we 'will try to operate our business in a manner to bring credit to our community and the judgment of those who recommend our restaurant to visitors to our community. SPECIAL OPENING WEEK DINNER! COMPLETE DINNER $1-25 GIBBS' "Because you lovo good food" 111 E. LUDINGTON AVENUE New from PHILCO PHItCO 417 the COLORS' Electric Range So captivating, you'll marvel that; no one ever thought of it before. See it now in this new 1953 Philco Model 437. Learn how you can have your choice of beautiful colors at no extra cost.

And in addition superb features and quality unmatched in any other electric range, at any price. New 1953 Models from PIUS THE MOST ADVANCED FEATURES IN HECTRIC RANGES Exclusive Built-in Jiffy Griddle "Broil-under- Quickset. Automatic Timer Huge Even-Heat Banquet Oven Super Speed Surface Units Deep Well with Jiffy Lift. Unil Grofemat's Wife Saving Sfaiion "Look Before You Where You Get Service" PHONE 371 420 S. JAMES ST.

WANTED MODERN ONE-STORY HOME, 4 OR 5 ROOMS. CASH DEAL! A.T.BENSON BROKER 206 Franklin Street Phone 1221 ing Crystal Valley relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sanders have returned after spending the winter in Hart.

Bpasher Mayfag! Low in cost bu! thit Maytag washer KIVRS famous Maytag wiuihinst performance. Exclusive Gyra- foam washing nct.ion gets clothes spotlessly clean. low down payment. Liberal trado-in AT lances "Always At Your Service" 119 S. James Street Phone 204 cr 103-109 East Ludington Avenue Phone 151 SAVE ON TACKLE NEW LOW PRICES ON GLASS TROUT SEASON OPEN I KG SPECIALS Don't miss a day of ever joar tackle right now.

Make sure you're afl set with the finest for the first day of fishing; Wards have everything you'll need at you'll like. Come soon and stock op on Wards high grade glass rods and other 7.95 SPORT KING FLY ROD 2 pc tabular glass. TUBULAR GLASS ROD Sport King Deluxe rod, 7-8-8V4 ffc SPORT KING FLY ROD pc. tubular glass, 7Wi AUTOMATIC FLY REEL Sport King stripping: SPORT KING FLY REEL QO skeleton frame. 5.95 SPORT KING FLY REEL A 1Q aluminum alloy frame; 25 YARDS FLY LINE Best Sport King Nylon line.

Level TOUGH NYLON LINE 25 yards Sport King fly line. 6 FT. NYLON LEADER 15 Ib. for bigger fish; 3 FT. NYLON LEADER K) Ib.

no soaking: 6 FT. NYLON LEADER Extremely leveL 16 WILLOW FISH CREEL Strong stained, varnished. 1.45 .15 .06 .12 6.45 13" WILLOW FISH CREEL Leather bound Japanese split willow. LEATHER CREEL STRAP Comfortable adjusted. CANVAS FISH CREEL outside pocket.

STEEL TROUT NET Collapsible for easy carrying: TROUT LANDING NET Tybular aluminum net, bronze finish. WET FLY ASSORTMENT 6 brilliant pure-silk wet flies. PANFISH ASSORTMENT 6 beautifully tied panfish flies; RUBBER HIP BOOTS Best quality. Sizes 6 through 11. CORTLAND FLY LINE Will not sink.

Size JUNE BUG SPINNER Nickel and gold spinner with swivel: BAMBOO FLY ROD ft. Ideal for beginner. PLASTIC HOOK HOLDER 20 or more snelled 2.6 1.35 2.10 .90 1.20 11.50 2.25 .12 .3 7.45 .95 .59 BUY MOW WHILE SELECTIONS ARE COMPLETE.

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