The Ludington Daily News from Ludington, Michigan • Page 3

FRIDAY, NOV. 8,1940. THE DAILY MICHIGAN. PAGE THREE NEWS BRIEFS choir of Emahuel Lutheran church will meet for rehearsal at 7:30 o'clock this evening at Luther hall. Men's St.

Simon's Men's choir will meet for rehearsal at 7:30 o'clock this evening at the rectory. Yeck 501 Fifth street, underwent major surgery this noon in Paulina Stearns hospital. Emil Born, 701 North Delia street, was admitted to Paulina Stearns hospital this morning for medical treatment. Admitted Stanley Barnett, Route 1, Branch, was admitted to Paulina Stearns hospital on Thursday night treatment. for medical To Walter Sears and son, Bobby, of 309 North Lewis street left on Wednesday for Robinson, 111., where they will visit Mrs.

Sears' parents until Nov. 25. Decide Against Ludingtpn FOE drill and degree teams will not journey to Grand Rapids Sunday to participate in initiation rites to be conducted there, it was decided at a meeting Wednesday night. Arch Masons Ludington chapter No. 92, Royal Arch Masons, will meet at the Masonic temple in regular session on Monday evening.

District Deputy C. D. Pool, of Pentwater, will hold inspection and there will be work in the degree of Past Master Mason. Returned and Mrs. Coney Schrader and children, Rodney and Deanna.

of Mackinac Island left on Wednesday to return to their home after having visited at the home of Mrs. Schrader's father, Dean Thompson, at 401 North Rowe street. Enters Hospital Mr. and Mrs. E.

F. Weyenberg of North Washington avenue motored to Ann Arbor on Wednesday with their son. Edward who has entered the University hospital for medical treatment. Messages may be addressed to Room 4429 at the hospital. district of Michigan State Nurses' association will meet at 8 o'clock Monday evening, Nov.

11, at the home of'Mrs. Margaret Magmer, 604 East Loomls street. Dr. W. S.

Martin, guest speaker, will address the group on the topic, "Poliumyeliti.s." All members are urged to attend. I. O. O. encampment No.

101, I. O. O. will meet promptly at 7 o'clock Monday evening at I. O.

O. F. hall. All members are requested to attend as important business will be transacted. The meeting will bo adjourned early so that members who so desire may attendjhe O-Ma- La-Ma circuit meeting at Scottville on Monday evening.

Glenn K. Hamel of kalamazoo, deputy grand master of Grand Lodge, will be the speaker at the circuit session. came Thursday, Nov. 7, for Orlando J. Hilton, 75, who passed away suddenly in the yard of his home at Pentwater.

Mr. Hilton, who was born on Dec. 5, 1864, had been a resident of Pentwater for 25 years, during which time he had been a village blacksmith. He was affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows lodge for 46 years and had been a jewel member of that organization. Mr.

Hilton had held all of the offices in the I. O. F. lodge during his membership. He was united in marriage in Bluffton, on March 12, 1887, to Mary Shigley, wljo survives.

Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Beatrice Warger of Robinson, 111., Mrs. Ada Fuller of Muskegon and Mrs. Carrie Wheaton of Ouster; two sisters, Mrs. Mary" Brown of Monrovia, and Mrs.

Etta Burkett of Balbec, two brothers, George Hilton of Gary, and Ed Hilton of Dowling, and nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral sexyjces will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon, Nov. 11, from the Church ol God in Pentwater with Rev Alfred R. Rohr, officiating pastor. Burial will be in the Pentwater cemetery.

Added Mason County Draft Serial Numbers Custer Village (MRS. MABEL MCKENZIE, Correspondent) Family Reunion Enjoyed Sunday Wiliam Emerson, in company with her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harold King of Ludington, and Mrs. Russell daughter, Dolores, Littell and Custer, drove to Flint where on Sunday, Nov.

3, they enjoyed a reunion. The brothers and sisters of the King family all met together for the first time in 35 years. The day was happy in the respect that all were together, but saddened by the serious illness of Mrs. Claribel Johnston, the sister at whose home they met. The group enjoyed a potluck dinner at noon.

Present were Mrs. Johnston of Flint, Mrs. Winifred Harris of Portland, who is in Flint assisting in the care of Mrs. Custer; Mr. and Mrs.

I. G. Crocker and son and Miss Gertrude of Ludington. A. L.

Wilson of Chicago spent last week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Herman Wilson. Party Is Enjoyed at Riverside School CUSTER. pupils of Riverside school were happily Thursday following surprised when on afternoon, Oct.

31, the afternoon recess, they discovered they were to have a Hallowe'en party. A marshmallow roast was first enjoyed, then each child given a mask and a noisemaker and the fun various really games began, with and stunts forming the past time for the remainder of the afternoon. The room had been prettily decorated in keeping with the Hallowe'en spirit wilh witches, Johnston; Mrs. William Emer-lblack cats, owls, etc. son of Custer and Mrs.

Fannie Rhoades of Lansing, Mr. and Mrs. Harold King of Ludington, a cousin, Glen Potter of Lansing; Mr. Johnson and sons, Earle and Floyd, and Mrs. Littell and Dolores.

Mrs. Emerson is remaining for a week's visit while the rest of the party returned Sunday evening. At the close of the afternoon Mr. Hasselbring, the teacher treated lowe'en the children candies. to Hal- home.

Mrs. Bruce Miller is spending several days with her brother, Robert Mohler, and family, at McPherson, Kans. Her sister, Mrs. Edith Harter, is also visiting at the Mohler home and plans are that she will accompany Mrs. Miller to South Custer the last of the week where she will spend several weeks with relatives and friends.

Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Harter will visit Mr. and Mrs. Homer Kriacofe at Chicago a part of this week.

Mr. and Mrs. Kriacofe will bring them to the Miller home in South Custer and spend the weekend here. muth in the Custer village. John McKenzie, who attends Western State Teachers' college at Kalamazoo, was a last weekend guest of his mother, Mrs.

Mabel McKenzie. Miss Geral- Scottville McKenzie dine Rohrmoser of was a guest at the home Sunday, Nov. 3. Friends of Dr. chette are sorry to V.

J. Blan- learn he is Mrs. Clara Miller of Scottville spent Thursday afternoon, Oct. 31, with her sister-in-law, Club Enjoys Meeting The members of the Blue Mrs. John McKenzie oj Walhalla and Mrs.

Bob Smith and and daughters, Rochelle and Barbara, of Muskeaon," spent Sunday afternoon, Nov. 3, at Apron club recently held an en-' th esse Smith home. 2150 Marvin William Ross, R. 1, Box 24, Custer. 2151 Fritz Renner Sweikhardt, 802 W.

Pere Ludington. Marquette, Freesoil DISTRICT NEWS 2152 Raymond Charles Hensen, 705 E. Loomis, Lud. 2153 James Wallace Warden, 206 E. Filer, Ludington.

2154 Ted Robert Keiser, 412 N. Rath, Ludington. 2155 William Walter Hagstrom, Scottville. 2156 Maurice LaFountain Barrett, 2, Custer. Wiley DISTRICT NEWS Dr.

and Mrs. F. H. Clapp spent an interesting evening Monday in Manistee where Dr. Clapp was once Methodist pastor.

Mrs. Clapp spoke at the Queen Esther banquet held at the Methodist church and Dr. Clapp was guest speaker at the Fellowcraft club of the Masons at a dinner meeting at the Masonic temple, at Manistee. Dr. and Mrs.

F. H. Clapp and Rev. Donald Walker were dinner guests Tuesday evening of Mr. and Mrs.

Harvev There was a hint of snow mingled in the rain at 5 o'clock Tuesday, Nov. 5, and later there was a light sleet storm. Mr. and Mrs. Chopson and Mrs.

Alice Cole made a trip to Hamlin lake Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Chopson will move to Hamlin Wednesday where they will care for Tennis Collins, who is ill. Tennis Collins was for years a resident of Grant township.

He built the present Granthaus residence south of Pelton's corners and resided there for many years. The Freesoil high school held a mock presidential election Tuesday afternoon. The returns were largely Democratic. Helen Bennett received all but two of the votes cast for county treasurer. Rex Hilden, at present employed in Manistee, was honored by having his picture in the last issue of the Trade School Journal, together with a letter of appreciation of his opportunities since having acquired a trade.

A family reunion was held Sunday at the home of Mrs Buell Shelley, which was attended by a majority of the members of her family. George Clarke, who is residing at the Log Cabin on US- 31, visited the Freesoil schoo Tuesday. Some Freesoil citizens were elated and some were disappointed in the election of President Roosevelt for a third term. Freesoil friends were pleased to learn that Helen Bennett was re-elected to the office Qfjjounty treasurer. BAY mine sweepers, costing $6,300,000, will be built in the DeFoe Boat and Motor Works plant here, company officials announced Thursday.

The federal bureau of investigation has more than 11,000,000 sets of fingerprints on file in Washington, D. 0. Entertain Marble School The teacher, MLss Evelyn Janousek, and pupiLs of Wiley school entertained the teacher and pupils of the Marble school to a Hallowe'en party Thursday evening, Oct. 31. The room was decorated with orange and black streamers and jack-o'-lanterns furnished the light.

Corn shocks were distributed around the room and children hid behind them with Hal- lowe'en noisemakers when the guests arrived. Games were played and a treasure hunt was sponsored by the teacher. A quiz contest was also enjoyed. Prizes were offered to Elaine Wheeler and Jimmie Miller for the best costumes. Refreshments doughnuts and served.

of candy cider were followed by a delicious luncheon. The members who enjoyed the event were Mesdames Sue Hronek, Mary Peterson, Betty Engelbrecht and daughter, Virginia; Myrtle Beebe, Vera Lorenz, Emily Goff, Frances Mo, Emily Nelson, Meta Nelson, cmrt wn JBrandenburg and family were dnu was Mr and Mrg Homer Stu it and son, Loren, and Miss Jenette Nemmo. Mrs. Ralph Tower attended a birthday club party in Ludington Monday evening. Mrs.

Ervin Moore and daugh- and Mrs. Annual Hallowe'en Parties Enjoyed primary room and later elementary rooms of Custer school were scenes of happy children when on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 31, the annual Hallowe'en parties were held. Each room had been tastefully decorated for the occasion with cats, 'bats, owls, witches and all that goes with the Hallowe'en spirit. In the later elementary room, taught by Mrs.

Melbourne John-' son, various games proved very popular with the kiddies and a dainty lunch was served at their close. In the primary room, taught by Mrs. Stanley Rosplock, several games and contests formed the entertainment, prizes being won by Tommy Roach, Arthur Walunas, Harold Rummer, Patty Wagner and Leon Rader. A peanut hunt was won by Winona Micko. Tiny baskets decorated with owls and cats in Hallowe'en colors were placed on each desk and filled with candy.

Special Hallowe'en doughnuts and various kinds of candy were enjoyed by the children. Seeks Turk Alliance Ida Smith, Alta Mallison and the hostess, Mrs. Olson. Mr. and Mrs.

Mallison at- Hanna spent Sunday, Nov. 5, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Essler Hanna in Reed City. Mr.

and Mrs. E. B. Sprigg of Drive Underway With the annual Red Cross tended a party 'at the Victory Hart were last week-end guests trmmhnii Rntnrrtav Rvenine. at the Harry Figgins home.

townhall Saturday evening, Nov. 2, honoring the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Heyse. Mrs.

Ralph Tower had as her guests Sunday, Nov. 3, Mrs. Arnold Young and Miss Alice Rasmussen of Ludington, Mrs. .1 1.1. TT-ii v.no ivaouiussen ui ivxra.

Mrs. Alvetta Hill, who Sid Hart and Mrs. )ent some time in Giand nnr pllnpr Carl Sellner of Riverton. Mr. and Mrs.

Arthur Dancer of Cadillac recently spent a few days at the Ervin "Moore I MICHIGAN PUBLIC SERVICE jt COMPANY spent Rapids, returned Friday evening, Nov. 1. Frank Damkoehler and son, Richard, accompanied B. T. Hach'muth to Lansing Saturday, Nov.

2. Mr. and Mrs. James Bresley of Muskegon spent last week-end I at the home Of Mrs. Bresley'S A Dividend of $0.25 per share has parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Martin Olson. Saturday evening guewts, Nov. 2, of Mr. and Mrs.

William Schreck -were Mr. and Mrs. William Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Quast and Mr.

and Mrs. Charles all of Ludington. Callers at the Herman Wilson been declared on the Common Stock of Michigan Public Service Company payable in cash Decem- ber 1, 1940 to stockholders of record at the close of business November 15, 1940. G. E.

OLMSTED. Treasurer. Traverse City, Michigan, School Notes Last week in school we ended a tooth brush contest. For art each pupil is making a note book cover design with finger paint. We are having a Good English Contest.

Each pupil's name is written on the board and is given a hundred points. lach time we speak an incorrect word our number is reduced one point. The loser is the one reaches zero the first. The loser then has to treat the others to candy farm in South Custer Sunday, I Nov. 3, were Mr.

and Mrs. How- November 7, 1940 ard Wing and daughter, Sally, of I DANCE SATURDAY NIGHT, NOV. 9, to the "LUCKY STARS" AT BRANCH GYMNASIUM Dancing Every Saturday Night. drive again underway, the residents of Custer township are urged to give their whole-hearted support in the worthy cause. Mrs.

Frank Comstock, who has worked faithfully for several years in the campaign, is again general chairman and has for her helpers the following: Miss Helen Soneral, Lloyd Hasselbring, Don Wilson, Miss Ruth Dostal, Miss Marguerite Bertram and Mrs. B. Scheffler in the rural communities and Superintendent B. Taylor Hach- not enjoying the best of health. Mrs.

Uri Miller and brothers, Charles and William Weeks, motored to near Baldwin Sunday, Nov. 3, where they visited relatives. Miss Donna Smith has returned to her home here after a week's vacation during which time she visited relatives at Plainwell. Mr. and Mrs.

Ray Thomas of Evart spent Sunday, Nov. 3 with Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Walters. Sunday dinner guests, Nov.

3 of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Reene were Mr.

and Mrs. William Reic and family of Fern. Mr. and Mrs. John McDonnell of Victory and Mrs.

Edythe Montgomery of Scottville were afternoon callers, Mrs. Montgomery remaining for supper and the evening. Mr. and Mrs. J.

W. Howard, Mrs. D. McDonald and Rosemary Nelson spent Sunday, Nov. 3, in Fremont at the OK O.

Nelson home. Miss Tena Chadwick has spent the past week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clay Shoup in Flint. A part of this week she plans to spend with her sister, Miss Frances Chadwick of Lansing.

She plans to return to her home the last of the week, accompanied by the Misses Frances Chadwick and Mildred Seigel, who will spend the week-end at the Chadwick home. Mrs. James Tyndall of Missouri is spending some time with her son, Michael Tyndall and family, at their home in South Custer. Mrs. E.

P. Reene suffered a painful injury on Monday evening when she slipped and fall as she started down the cellar steps, falling (blackward, the full length of the steps. She was taken to Dr. V. H.

Bianchette's office where the wounds were dressed and she was made as comfortable as possible. It was necessary to take three stitches in her head. Whale oil was used to light headlights on locomotives in 1840. Some wood-burning locomotives are still in operation in Florida. of the state offices, Indicated td- day, will depend on final tabulations based on the official canvasses.

In view of the likelihood of recounts for some of the state offices, County Clerk Albert 'B. Johnson this morning cautiorieti all election boards in the courity to preserve Tuesday's ballots intact and in a safe place, in case recounts should later be requested. Rushton in Close Race With Starr Crown Prince Paul crown Prince Paul of Greece, above, Is in Ankara, the capital of Turkey, discussing with Turkish government heads the possibility of a Greco-Turk alliance against Canvass Confirms News Tabulation (Continued from Page 1) lature, consists in Mason county of Fred Reek of Fountain, Clarence Ferris of Scottville and Frederic Read of Ludington. In recent years, prior to enactment of the new law, canvassing board consisted of the judge of probate, county clerk and county treasurer. Mail Reports Report of today's official county canvass was to go to Lansing by mail this afternoon.

In view of close contests for state offices, all county canvassing boards in Michigan were urged by telegram this morning to complete their work at the earliest possible date and mail reports to Lansing. Official outcome of the state contests, it was stressed, cannot be known until all county canvass report are received at Laning. Probable recounts for some (Continued from Page 1) cratic sources, declaring they could not speak definitely until after the official canvass of the votes, which is scheduled to start today, said it was "entirely probable" that recounts would be asked of the treasurer and attorney general votes in a number of precincts. Charles S. Porritt, Democratic state chairman, said "the subject of Jackson's voting machines keeps bobbing up, and I think the Jackson vote is legally questionable." He referred to charges that the city's voting machines had been improperly adjusted in the first few hours of voting, and that) many voters attempting to cast straight ballots registered only blanks.

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