Lester Sherman Has Lucky Star

Orer 500 Days of Actual

Combat With Famed 32nd DiTition

Sergeant Technician Lester L. Sherman, Bon of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Sherman, Route 2, Lowell, an anti-tank platoon leader In the S2nd (Red Arrow) Division'* 126th In-fantry Regiment, doenTt want to have calls much cloeer than his recent brush with a Jap machine gun, according to a letter received by the Ledger from General Head-quarters in the Pacific.

Board of Trade Holds Big Meet

FIFTY-THIRD YEAR LOWELL, MICHIGAN, MAY 17,1945 NUMBER 2

SGT.-T. LESTER SHERMAN The action took place among lbs

mile-high peaks of Northern Lu-ron's rugged Caraballo Mountains. Sgt Sherman was over talking with h)s next-fox-bole neighbor. Sergeant Marvin Qunn ofS t . Louis, Missouri, when a Jap popped out of a cave and opened fire with a machine-gun. The first burst swep: the area around Sgt Gucn's fox-hole and four bullets tore through the sand bags, wounding the ?•- Louis man.

Sgt. Sherman summoned a medic, crawled from the hole under con-tinuous machine-gun. fire to give the aid-man room to work, took cover in a nearby ditch and re-turned the Nip's fire. The enemy gun was finally silenced. Sgt Gunn's wounds proved to be slight.

I t was only after the ahoollng was all over that Shennan dle-covered a machine-gun bullet had sliced into a teg of bis fa'igue trousers, six inches above the knee, and passed through without touch-ing him.

Joined Army In DM Sgt. Sherman entered the Army

in October of 1940 and left for overseas duty with Michigan's famed Red Arrow Division in April 1542. He saw his f i m action at Buna in New Guinea and partici-palvd in the epoch 43-day march over the rugged Owen Stanley Mountains. He was ifl the landing at Saido., New Guinea. Next cam* Ail ape. New Guinea. Sherman waa in the landing on «hw Island of Morotai in the Netherlands Bast Indies, when the 32nd opened the road to the PhiUpplnes. Shennan was also in the final drive down the Ormoe Corridor when the Dhrt-sion cracked the Tamashita Line on Leyte.

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He is one of the few men who have never been hospttaliaed dur-ing the six major engagements in which the Division has partici-pated. He has never missed a day of action, running up a total of morn than 500 days, 13,000 hours of actual combat He is one of the three nan left who landed with the anti-tank poatoon in Australia In May of 1AC3.

Before entering the servioe, Sgt Sherman was emptoyed as a ship-ping clerk at the Universal Metal Prodncto Co, in Saranac. His brolher, Loren, was discharged from Sgt Sherman's battalion for wounds received in New Guinea. Another brother, William, has left his hattaUon on a rotational fur-lough home. The three went overseas together and Bgt Sherman expect* to be furlough

Committee Chairmen Ghre interesting Reports

Fine Talk Given The May meeting of Lowell

Board of Trade was held last Mon-day night In the dining room of Lowell Cafe, with upwards of 75 members and guests present. Fol-lowing the supper. President Claude Thorne called upon C. H. Runcl-man. who introduced the guests, these Including Captain John Sul-livan of Pamell, who was wounded In action while serving with the American army In Germany, and is now home on leave, and his brother. Eugene Sullivan, who saw service between South America And the African theatre of war, and Major Ben Hardy former Lowell student, who told of his two years of serv-ice in the Aleutians. Major Hardy is now stationed at San Antonio, Texas.

Father Sullivan told of the Amerl- j can advance In France against thej vaunted German fortifications, and how their great courage and suf-ferings from bitter cold and rain, took them through.

-We should return thanks to Al-mighty God every day of our lives*', itald Father Sullivan, "for the de-feating of the brutal enemy saved our country for us and our poster-ity. Had the enemy been sucesaful, a town like Lowell could have been utterly destroyed in two hours' time."

Also among the guests were elev-en boys of the Lowell FFA. who were given recognition because of their splendid work in waste paper collections, each one of the boys receiving a deserved hand as his name was called. The eleven, who turned in over 1,000 lbs. of paper each, were as follows: Raymond Hesche, Clifford Dalstra. Kenneth Elhart, Ronald Hesche, Jack Smith. Fred Klahn. Walter Huffman Cal-vin Seese. George Mueller, Richard Smith and Bill Condon.

OonralUee Chalrmea Report C. H. Runclman, chairman of the

Civic Improvement committee, stat-ed that a thirty acre field on Ver-gennes road, about 1H miles north of town had been leased for an airport and that it is already oper-ating successfully. He called on Roger Hoffman, flying Instructor a t the new airport who stated that Interest in flying was Increasing every day among Lowell peopk, some students being almost ready to solo, and he looked for a busy summer. Mr. Hoffman explained also that the state is Interested In every town like Lowell having an airport, and has appropriated money for that purpoee and is row check-ing on desirable sites.

E. G. SPchaefer, chairman of Sal-vage for Victory committee called upon John Kielnheksel, head of L. HT S. Ag. department to report on waste paper collections.

Mr Kkinbekaal emphasted ihe work of the FFA during' the last five months, during which time the boys and the towtf! and rural schools turned in a total of over 45 tona Ha told how the money thus earned was being used for worthy entetprises. not the least of which will bs the development of swine breeding on a big scale.

During the sununer vacation the coQecUos of waste pap-r win be in the hands of the Boy Scouts, under leadership of Carl Freyer-muth. Scoutmaster.

A. Rather, superintendent of echoole at Ionia, gave the principal address Gf the evening. His subject

the United Nations confer-ences, at Bretton Woods, Dumbar-ton Oaks and the present confer-

4-H Clnb Members Produce Mnch Food

The contribution that Michigan 4-H club hoys and girls have made to the food campaign during the past year totals Into formidable figures.

A report from A. G. Kettunen, slate 4-H club leader of Michigan State college, reveals that club members durlhg 1044 milked 3,996 dairy cattle; raised 746 beef cattle, 2,401 sheep, 1,697 swine, 129 colts, and 87,795 head of poultry.

Livestock sales amounted to $116,803.91, In addition club mem-ber* raised 4,855 acres of corn, beans, potatoes, sugar beets, and garden vegetables valued at $424,-585.00.

In the school forest projects 857 boys and 478 girls In 26 counties planted 1.106 acres of forests.

Dr. Barker Here Wednesday, May 23

NEWS OF OUR MENwWOMEN IN UNIFORM

Pvt. Theodore VanOcker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ted VanOcker, Is now overseas in the Pacific area.

* * * A/S James Stephens of Ann Ar-

bor spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stephens and family,

* * * Cpl. Wm. Richard Young

ed Sunday evening to F t

DR. CHARLES E. BARKER

Dr. Charles E. Barker, noted lec-turer on the principles of health and right living, will be In L»well on Wednesday, May 23 for two ad-drecses before local groups. In the morning he will talk to the stud-ents of Lowell high school; at c~on he will address the members and guests of the Rotary Club, under whose auspices he comes to Lowell.

During his lecture career of more than a quarter of a century. Dr. Barker has addressed some four and one-half million ad nits and four million high school end college students in more than 3,700 com-munities in the United States and Canada. Much of his success as s lecturer is due to his homely phil-osophy and humor, his understand-ing of young people, and the direct appeal which he makes to their mentality. His talks deal with the idealism of youth. Its problems and future possibilities.

Dr. sBarker is being brought to Lowell by the Rotary Club as a service to the community.

Ill, after spending a furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. ChftcVas Young and family.

* * * Mr. and Mra Webb Ward of Ada

received a telegram May 12 from their son, P v t Maurice Ward of Ionia, that he had arrived safely at Camp Lee, Va.

* * * Mrs. Art Hill received a wire

from her son. Mo. M. M. 3/c Gordon Hill from San Diego, Saturday eve-ning. stating that he expected, to reach Lowell Wednesday of ibis week.

* * • S 2/c Gurney Hahn, accompanied

by his father, returned by plane o the Great Lakes Training Camp Saturday morning. Gurney calved orders that he would shipped out to the Naval air at Memphis, Tenn., for ftirtbar t lain tag. Mr. Hahn returned bjr train Sunday night

* * * Lower Michigan must provide at

least 120 WAVES each month aa Its share of the Navy's new national quota of women needed to hale speed final victory. This waa nn-nounced by Lleut-Comdr. Byron E. Flechtner, Officer in charge of Lower Michigan Navy recruiting. The Navy wants 2.000 WAVE enlist-ments per month nationally for the remainder of 1945, he said.

* * * Private Paul M. Terrell has been

awarded the Philippine U be ration Ribbon with two campaign stars

S 1/c Dave Clark, Jr., arrived this week from the western Pacific to spend a 30-day leave with the home folks,

* * * Lieut A. B. Howard left last

L. I night for San Francisco to resume his duties with the Army Trans-port Command, after spending a 30-day leave at home.

• * • Among the crew members of a

new L S M Is Howard Gerald De-Good, fireman, second class, 18, whose parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gerrlt DeGood, live on R. 1, Ada.

* * * A letter received by Mr. and

Mrs. Will Kerekes from their son. Carl from Italy, slates that he has been promoted from 2nii to Ist lieutenant

* • * Ensign King Doyle Ir home from

the Western Pacific for a thirty-day emergency leave with h I s mother, Mrs. Wm. C. Doyle, and brnthsrl' Roland. He arrived last Saturday.

* * * John A. Clark, Jr., son of Mr. and

Mrs. Llsie Clark of Lowell, R. ?, who was recently sworn Into the Navy, left Thursday for the Great Lakes naval training station to take his boot training. John would gradu-ate from Lowell high this June.

• * • Major Ben Hardy, who spent two

years In the Aleutian Islands, and for the past six months has been stationed at San Antonio, Texas, came to Lowell by plane to spend Mother's Day with Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Hardy. Ben exepects to spend 12 days In Lowell which was his former home.

* * * Mrs. Lucy Duell received a letter

from her grandson, CpL Tech. Lloyd J. Schwarder, who is with a medical detachment somewhere In England and not so far from a Ger-

prlson camp. He said the pris-

di

Lowell Boys Meet In Western Pacific

The Ledger Is happy to acknowl-edge a letter from Raymond E.l Kretzman, S 1/c (R. M.), serving In the Pacific area for tne past year.] Raymond says:

'Thanks a million for sending me the Ledger. I t really cheers the Lowell boys up. It sure will seem good to see the old home town again. I have met a few more of the Lowell boys. I saw Jack Maxson and spent a day with him. I also saw Ensign king Doyle and we had a swell talk. He sure got some bad news about his father. Some-thing like that is awful hard to take out here. It's bad enough to be out here without getting bad news from home.

' 1 am studying radio and like it very much. Aa for the war, we are doing a swell job and if only they would quit striking back home It would make us fellows feel great. I only wish they would send some of those people that strike, out here. They would change their tune.'

Bomber Pilot Freed From German Prison

a m i , by the Philippine Commonwealth liners protested, complained of their Government In addition P v t Ter-1 food, and the officer In charge told rell haa been authorised to wear them, 'We will give you better the Aslndc Pacific Theatra Ribbon than you gave our boys," so put with one campaign star and the them down onto bread and water. Good Conduct Ribbon. Overseas * * * for 9 months, P v t Terrell landed Charles Boyenga, F 1/c, has com-

STPAND CALENDAR Thursday, May l 7 - 8 u d Abbott.

Lou OoateDo in "Here Come the Co-eds;" also Short Subjects.

Friday and Saturday, May 18-19— "Tahiti Nights" with Jinx Falken-burg and Dave O'Brien: a "Youth Runs Wild" with Bontta Granville and Kent Smith; mad Latest News.

Sunday and Monday, May 20-21— T o Slave and Have Not" with Humphrey Bogart and Introducing Lauren BacalL Short Subjects and Newa.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs-day, May 22-23-24—Brrol Ryynn in "Objectisa Burma."

Coming Sunday andi Monday, May 27-28—Thunderhead, Son of Flicka," in techcioolor.

Cooker Testing Service Offered Women of Kent

To aid Kent county women In preparing for the most Importrnt canning seamm in iu&ny years, a pressure cooker checking servlre Is being offered by Ruth Edison. War Food Assistant

It is highly assenUal that the pressure cooker gauge be accurate, for if it isn' t food may be spoiled. If the pressure is lower than the gauge reading when food is canned, it may spoil; if the pressure is higher than the reading, the food will be overcooked. By testing the gauea with any standard gauge-tester. recording error can be d«r-tectcd. Pressure cookers can be taken to 413 Murray Building, Grand Rapids, for this service.

Mrs. Vivian P. McFawn. Mich-

on Leyte with his uni t the 85th Chemical Mortar Battalion, He also served with lb® 85th In the sleg* of Manila and the bitter fighting along the Antopolo-Wawa Line east of Manila Prior to his induction he was an employee of the Cook Plumbing and Heating to . His wife, Mra. Marie Terrell lives at 3094 East Main S t

* « • Sergeant William Dawson, who

is now somewhere deep in Ger-many, writes homo that he saw flour and meal from the King Mill-ing company stacked up with a big pile of food, and also a quantity of canned goods from the Lake Odessa canning factory. Dawson and three othar Lowell boys en-listed 43 months ago last Tuesday and have managed to keep together through everything up to the pres-ent time. The others are John Jones, Don Yelter and Bob Sayles.

Land Prices Now 54 Percent Higher

TTian Before War Research Spedalist Warns

Farmers to Avoid Speculation

i At the May 9 meeting of Lowell I Rotary Club. L W. Rutherford was 1 clected president for the ensuing |year, and Theron Richmond, vice | president Installation will occur on June,27,

Jokes, jests, jibes and jabs just by Jeff: Tobacco Is found in the southern states but In todiy's cigar-ettes It Is hard to tell. . . .There Isn't anything more disappointing to a lad than to study the wrong l e s s o n by mistake!. . .Children

^ , should have home training, we ad->ncWg.n form lind prioe. a ong m l u „ h a r d l o c h l l d r ( m

t h ° ' e t h r ~ r ° U t ' h e n , ' , l? n ' |<» I V l>™.. l on j enough to I run are on the march up the old In-I.. ,, , " . . , , „ . i, ; | them. . .Perhaps a hen should say, flatlonary trail. Dangerous preci- ... r 1 " . • * pices and yawning caverns are dl-i f .. * wL rectly ahead. | e t a w a y ' ' • • -A boy W that our

Karl T. Wright, research special- ^ 6 W , n « ^ ist In farm crops at Michigan State * * n a ® e o f * * l a n d o f

College, so warns farmers of t h e j 0 p e n r a c e 8 -

state after examining the latest fig-1 „ „ „ ures on land purchase prices. He is E - E - Crampton. superintendent frankly worried about future conse-quences, If the upward spiral con-tinues.

Right now farm real estate prices

of the Lowell schools some 30 years ago and for the past 2*4 years an Instructor in the mathematics de-partment of the Ford Trade school

In Michigan are 54 percent higher at Dearborn, on May 15 assumed than prewar levels. h l s new duties as head of the re-

Although during the past year 10 search department at Camp Legion, percent fewer f a r m s changed a new Ford project at the Ford hands, this didn't keep farm prices farms In De» horn. The project la from jumping 10 percent higher. i a rehabilitation camp for returned

Farmers who are thinking about, veterans. buying more land are especially: — cautioned to consider the long-term ^ Readers will be glad to know earning capacity of that land. That that the serial story, 'Thunder-is an- important point, because. If head," which Is running in the the land Is mortgaged, It may he Ledger, will be shown at the Strand harder to pay for If prices decline Theatre, Sunday and Monday, May and production drops. Right now 27 and 28. farm income Is high, but that may| not continue. So, above all, avoid j Well, anyhow, we had a nice sum-spccu'.atlon. imer In March, The traditional

There are two other ways that straw hat day. due to arrive May the farmer can help to prevent an 15, Is postponed for the time being. Inflationary boom and a repetition j of the collapse that followed the wi n » j a t j

war. w b m on. ' " m " out ot 3 1 ( 1 0 1 8 A l i e a d every four lost his farm through | foreclosure. One way Is to use wartime Income to build up re-serves. The other Is to help keep farm product prices stable.

pleted his course as Electrician's Mate at the Service School at Great Lakes Training Center, and on joyed a 72-hour leave with the home folks over the week-end. returning to Great Lakes Sunday night for furiher assignment "Lowell Is a nice town to come home to," be says.

* * * A letter from Pfc. Ralph Clark,

dated May 2 at Munich. Germany, to his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Clark, Ada, R. 1, says that he has bean liberated after being a pris-oner of the Germans since the 8th of last October. Ralph tells them not to worry and he will be seeing them soon. Good news.

« * * Oirrection; Pfc. Harold Erne-

lander was wounded on I wo Jima, not on Okinawa, as stated In last week's Ledger.

(oontlnued on page 8)

LIEUT. WILLIAM J. LALLEY Months of anxious waiting ended

last Monday morning for Mrs. John Lalley. when she received a V-mail letter from her son. Lieut. William J. Lalley. bomber pilot, for the past year a prisoner of war of the Ger-msns, saying that he had been liberated, and was now In a camp In France, waiting to be sent home. In Bill's words. 'They are rushltlg us through so we may catch an early boat home. It can't be fast enough for me."

It is rather a coincidence that the good news of Lieut Lalley's liberation came a year to the day after the telegram from the war department stating that he was missing in action, and a double coincidence that the day of his liberation, April 29. was exactly a year after he was shot down while on a mission over Germany.

It was the following October be-fore the family received the news that he was a pnsoner. The first direct word from htm came Novem-ber 1st at which time he was In Stalagluft No. 3. His l-vjt letter, written November 2^. was received January 10. Those wera months of amdety. ^

Bill stated In his letter that his health was good. All his Lowell friends rejoice over the good new* and are looking forward to his safe arrival home.

In Last Tin Driye On the last tin salvage drive held

Surplus earnings can profitably on May 7th, Lowell turned In 1,000 go Into war bonds for future use. pounds of scrap tin cans. This Is

a sllghi Improvement over the pre-vious collection which netted only 640 lbs.

In the last drive. It will btj re-membered that the folks on the west side of the bridge collected

| the greater portion of the 640 lbs. Saturday. May 26. has been pro-l | roported. This time, according to

claimed Poppy Day In Lowell by e . G. Schaefer, chairman of the President Theron Richmond. T h e , u n salvage committee, the east president calls upon all cltirens tolajdere really put on the steam and

Annual Poppy Day Saturday, May 26

of these efforts, dadartog that when reprreaeatatives of nearly fifty nations comprising all shades of color and religious beliefs, can meet together to work out a program looking towards peace and pros-perity for alL there la every reason for holding high hope. The address attracted the interest of all, and much general discussion followed.

coca at Sac Francisco. He apoke. ^ x v m n w k d r at t h . n u l * • » S " u " l o " -Ulxmoatal.

says that the pressure cooker gauges often become Inaccurate If the cover is not removed Immedi-ately after the indicator returns to aero when processing oi food is finished. It Is necessary, for safe-ty's sake, to allow the Indicator to return to aero, but unless the ltd is removed Immediately the indi-cator needle may be dislocated. This can be corrected only by hav-ing it checked and adjusted.

In getting the cooker ready for the canning season it should be cleaned to see that it is free from rust and odors. Sunning will help. New rubber gaskets to replace those stretched out of shape are aome-tlmes necessary.

All used Jan. should be examined before processing again. Any that contained spoiled food should be washed thoroughly with soap and water and then sterillsoJ by boiling 20 minutes in viear water.

President Thome then called on the beads of the different com-mittees appointed for the coming year, asking for the financial re-quirements of each. Moat commit tee chairmen responded, and the total amount allocated for com-mittee work was about <700.

FEDERAL LAND BANK LOANS

Twenty to thirty-three years to pay, 4% Interest Call or write National Farm Loan Aasociadon, 1043 W. Leonard, Grand Rapids, Mich. T h e loan that financed a million terms." cl-3

HEALTH CLINIC FOR PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN

The Pre-School Health Clinic will be held in the kindergarten room of the grade building on Friday May 13 from 1:00 to 2:00 o'clock. All children who will reach the age of five before January L 104€. are requested to attend, as a prelimin-ary examination for entrance Into kindergarten next September.

Keep your addreas up to date and avoid

Story of Oar Schools Editor's Note—The following Is the first of a series of articles con-

cerning the Lowell public schools, -rhlch are being published In the Ledger so that patrons may better understand existing problems.

St. Patrick School Comedy Here Friday

The world, laments a philosopher has lost ita sense of humor. Well, there's nothing like a war to frac-ture one's funny bone.

Next time you cover your iron-ing beard, tack the cover on while it la damp. I t will be tight and

dry.

The current problems confronfc-iag the local Board of Education and school patrons are so serious that a s explanation of what has transpired se^ms in order. It is an old maxim that wa understand ex-isting and future problems more thoroughly If we know what has gone on before.

The early program of education in Lowell is moat Interesting. There waa a gradual development from 1862 when pupils had to bring a cord of wood as tuition, to 1914 when the old wooden high school war declared to be obsolete.

Modern education, with an en-riched program pt studies, started in 1915 upon completion of the high school building at a cost of shout $50,000. I t should be noted that this structure was not considered adequate when built in 1915. The electors refused to vote an appro-priation of $70,000 at the time, and the Board of Education then sub-mitted a $50,000 proposal, and it paased by a narrow margin. It should also be noted that the $50.-000 waa spent to the ftileat ad' vantage of the district I t is safe to say that no other district received so much building for so little. I t is well to remember, however, that the program of instruction had to be curtailed }n accordance with a restricted building program. It is

akfo well to recall that the East Whrd, West Ward and South Ward rchools were comparatively modem buildings at ths time.

Pupils Attending Schoo!

A year after the high school was completed we find that the enroll-ment In toe upper four grades was 159. Since that time the enrollment haa more than doubled In these gradaa The number In grades 9-12 for 1944-45 is 347. Over the same period there has been marked in-

les in the grades, especially in grades 7 and & Except for new gymnasium all of these ad led pupils have been accomodated In the existing building. Some altera-tions and changes had to be made to take caro of the increase. It is. safe to say t h a t before the fire, the building waa accommodating over twice as many pupils as the architect and Board of Education had originally planned.

To summarize this article wiah to call attention to the follow Ing facta: (1) The high school building was constructed with few-er -ooms than was considered necessary at the time. (2) The num-ber of pupils in grades 9-02 in 1916 Maa less than half of what 1: today.

Next week's article win deal with rural pupils and the program of studies.—W. W. Gumser.

observe the day by wearing mem--rlal popples In honor of the men who have given their lives In the nation's defense.

Biggest Poppy Sale Predicted

The biggest poppy sale In the history of the American Legion Auxiliary Is predicted by Elizabeth Phelps. p-esldent*of.the local unit who said yesterday she would not be surprised If more than double the usual number were sold.

As few people know what the arrangements are for making these Memorial Day flowers. Mrs. Phelps explained that the materials are furnished free to the veterans by the American Legion Auxiliary. Volunteer workers teach the dls-

passed the west slders by 400 lbs. In other worda the folks on the east side of town contributed 700 lbs. whereas the folks on the west side of town contributed 300 lbs.

We are suro the west alders can do much better than this, and we are looking forward to a consider-able improvement on the next drive.

Elmdale Mourning First War Casualty

Elmdale has Its first war ca/ui-alty. T/6 Orley C. Richardson, aged

_ _ _ 26. who was attached to ths 36th abled mVn to mike" the popples. The i Armored Inf. Regt Service Co of entire poppy program, from thejfhe m W r t a d M supplying of the poppy materials. i n ^ died In Germany on April i0.

S t Patrick's. Pamell, high school will present Dana Thomas' three-act comedy, "Almost Eighteen" as their annual spring presentation, on Friday, May 18, In the Lowell high school auditorium at 8:00 p. m.

The plot of the rollicking comedy centers around Eddie, a son who Is almost eighteen, played by John McCormkk.

Other leading roles will be played by Dorene Morris. Edmund Soble, Barbara Sobie, Rose Maris Mc-Gann. Norma Keena, Patricia Hef-fron. Lewis Howard, Jack Keena. Marcelli Farrell, Donald Nugent and Wanda Zydowlcz.

The Misses Ann McGann. Florence McCormlck. Ethel Saladln and Mar-guerite Nugent will take charge of prompting and stage management.

A special feature of the evening will be a dance and chorus by the grade children of S t Patrick school.

The production Is under the direction of the Sisters of Mercy.

to the distribution of the finished flowers to the American public. Is under the management of thw Auxil-iary.

Helps Veterans and Dependents

"Ths veterans and their depend-ents are the ones who benefit from our poppy sale" she said, "not only from the money that results from selling popples, but also from hav-ing something tangible to do instead of having to rest, read or talk. These men In the govemment hos-pitals are delighted to keep their fingers busy and their minds oc-cupied with the Intricacies of fflfah-lonlng the popples. Needy wives and children also reap benefits from the sale of the flowers.

"We have been selling these Mem-orial flowers for twenty-five years and each year the poppy becomes more closely Identified with the Americau Legion Auxiliary and with our disabled men. We hope the service will continue Indefin-itely.

1945. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Richardson received the message from the war department last Thursday.

Orley was Inducted Into the armed services on June 20, 1941. Besides his parents he Is survived by three brothers, Lawrence, who Is a Sea Bee In the Pacific area, Forrest at home and Everett who resides near the parental home, and one sister, Mrs. Howard Lite of Alto, R. 2, also his fiancee. Miss Maxlne Craig of Detroit Before entering the service he and his brother, Forrest managed their father's farm.

Chicken Supper at CUrksviDe The West Campbell Club will

serve a chicken supper, Wednesday evening. May 23, at the Masonic ban In Clarksville. for the benefit of the soldiers and Red Cross. Will start serving at 5:30.—Mrs. Carl Roth.

OFFICIAL NOTICE Notice Is hereby given that the

Village of Lowell, Lowell, Kent County, Michigan, will receive pub-licly, open bids for one fire truck, on or before May 21, 1945, at 8:00 p. m., one 1.000 gallon pumper capac-ity, water tank carrying capacity 100 gallon, with a compartment for carrying at least 1.500 feet of 2H Inch hose and 600 f jet of IH Inch hose.

All bids shall have complete spec-ifications.

The right is reserved to reject any or all bids.

By order of Common Council. Village of Lowell. Kent County, Michigan. c2 By Lewis E. Johnson, Clerk.

Change* Occurring In Teaching Staff

The Board of Education has an-nounced that sdl the present teach-ing staff have tumed In their sign-ed contracts for next year with the exception of four: Miss Mildred Gaedcke who will teach in Clare, Miss Barbara Payne who has ac-cepted a position in Alma, Mlsa Jean Butterfleld who win enter other fields of work and Mr. Zwem-er who will go to Bay City to teach.

Mrs. Borgerson who has been on leave will return to her fifth grade position. The Board is contacting candidates for the second grade, commercial and science positions.

Our whole social life Is In essence but a long, slow striving for the victory of Justice over force.—John Galsworthy.

New Lightweight Felt for Men New arrivals in Champ hats. In

tans, grays and blues. From every angle the 'best buy of the season. $5.00. $8-50. $7.50. Coons.

BLUE STAR MOTHERS The Blue Star Mothers met May

9, with fifty-two in attendance. After the regular business, the meeting was turned over to the program committee, Mrs. Harriett Knapp chairman. A humorous read-ing was given, followed by an auc-tion. Many articles were sold. In-cluding birthday cakes, and peren-nials contributed by the committee. Light refreshments were served amid hits of news of our boys and jlrls In service.

—Mra Pete Petersen, Reporter.

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SWNT LIKE TO WATT

A PHILOSOPHER remarks that "Fail" used to be the most

hated word in the language. Now, he says, the most hated word may be "Stop".

There is a streak of impatience running through the American mind which makes many persons dislike to spend time in waiting.

Many people become impatient if they have to wait in a traffic jam while some cautious driver takes his time. Some of them toot their horns for the cautious driver to hurry up. Some people are annoy-ed if they have to wait in some restaurant or store.

People should be phUosophical about waiting. There are always interesting things to see. They can notice the people around them, how they appear, and what they say. They will find waiting times amus-ing, If they keep their eyes and ears open.

MATURE SERVICEMEN

PARENTS REMARK that when their boys come home on a fur-

lough from the armed services they show that they have become a great deal more mature. Their experience haa sobered them. It has given them a deeper comprehension of life. They have seen the tragedy of the world in its darkest aapecta. They have seen all the horror that human nature can stand. They naturally take a more serious view of life.

Their judgement has been tested by experience. They liave learned how to meet nrw situations and adjust themselves to many types of people. They have grown In mental power. They have learned the necessity of cooperation and obedience to rules and regulations. The charming boyish spirit that formerly characterized many of them may have been modified, and a new sense of power and responsi-bility shows itself.

15,000 MILE JOURNEY

r p H E GREAT MAJORITY of American soldiers and service

units now in Europe are to be transferred to the Pacific theater of war after Germany collapses.

SOUTH LOWELL BUSY CORNERS

MRS. HOWARD BARTLBTT

Sweet school picnic, May 18. All friends and neighbors expected to be there. Potluck dinner i i2:30.

Received a letter from Dlch Falr-chlld, from somewhere In the Pacific. Dick was well and had just heard from Lawrence Richardson, who was well also.

Mrs. Carrie Hartweli of Grand Rapids spent the past week with Mrs. Elizabeth Wleland.

John Clark, son of Lisle Clark, has been called for the Navy and left Wednesday. Alec Wingeler's son also went.

Scribe's very nearest neighbor sent a beautiful Mother's Day gift.

Help! Help! Help —Some one to take over Busy Corners. Those who crlticire—here is your chance.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rlttenger entertained their daughter and family from Flint over the week-end. Ralph Williams, the oldest grandson, has enlisted.

Mr. and Mrs. John Miller and two sons accompanied Mrs. Miller's par-ents from Vestaburg to Grand Rap-Ids Saturday afternoon where they met Mrs. Miller's sister, Mrs Clar-ence Marlett and femlly, and all went to Michigan City to see a brother, J. B. Ward and wife, who live at Chanute Field. They had Sunday night dinner at Marlett's in Grand Rapids and then all returned to their homes.

Mrs. Beulah Duell and Mrs. Eliza-beth Crabb of Lowell were dinner guests Tuesday evening at Howard Bartlett's. It was Mrs. Duell's birth-day May 8 and VE-Day, also Pres-ident Truman's birthday. The peacc papers of World War I were signed on June 28, Mrs. Duell's wedding anniversary date. Mrs. Duell should enter Ripley's column.

Mrs. Maggie Grill and daughter, Mrs. Thomas Fleming, and niece. Miss Gladys Rlchlan, all of Grand Rapids, were callers Tuesday of Mrs. Grill's sister, Mrs. H. Bartlett

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rlttenger of Grand Rapids visited Sunday at Ray Rlttenger's.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rlttenger were guests of their daughter, Mrs. Jim Taylor and family at Lake Odessa.

Up u i Dowi Kint M y M s B y K . K . V l n i n * K m i G e n n t y A f r i w d t u r a l A ^ e n t =

SO. KEENE —NO. BOSTON MRS. I D . POTTER

Cutler school closes this week Friday with a picnic at Fo .asburg.

Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Clemenz of Lowell were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn (Rlckert and family and also called on Mr. and Mrs. K. S. Rlckert Mr. and Mrs. Victor Clemenz and Connie were callers at both the Rlckert homes.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Smith and family were Sunday guests of h b parents near Blanchard.

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Vander-zand and daughter of Mllford, Ind spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Vandenhout Sunday guests were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vandenhout and baby of Lansing. All spent e evening with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Friedli, west of Lowell.

Capt. Andrew Hoover and daugh-ter of Lansing v/4re Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Lizzie Hoover and Gerald. Afternoon guests were Mr and Mrs. Aloyslus Hoover and baby of Ionia and Mr. and Mrs Ernest Hoover and baby of Lowell

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ford and Yhelr journey will cover 13,000jjjaugijter were Sunday guests of

Nine head of Kent County dairy calves are finding themselves new homes in the Upper Peninsula this week. Guernsey bull calves In the Caledonia neighborhood were pur-chased from E. W. Ruehs, Glenn Pickett, Paul Ruehs, Godfrey Wal-deck and Elton Smith. Emmett Davis of Oakfleld township sold a Jersey bull and heifer calf;, Fred Fuss of Vergennes township sold a Brown Swiss bull, and Robert Laut-ner of Tyrone township a Holstein bull. The folks who were down here buying these cattle had orders for 103 head of bull calves and 83 females. They were having a hard time to find what they wanted.

The Lowell Chapter of the F. F.A. haa been very active in the col-lecting of waste paper In that area the past week. They needed some kind of a baler to take care of the paper collected so they went up to Winton Wilcox's farm In Vergennes township and got a tractor and hay baler and down on the 4-H Club fair grounds they did a good job of baling paper in a hay baler. The boys said 11 worked swell.

The other day the county agents were holding their regular meeting in Grand Rapids on Monroe ave-nue. Windows were opan with all the noise of trucks, cars and traf-fic going by. All at once a horse whinnied. Everybody stopped talk-ing and a chap nearest the window looked out and sure enough there was an old horse and wagon going up Monroe avenue. I t certainly sounded funny to hear I t

The Farm Crops Department at Michigan State College, haa been cooperating with the Army and Navy in regard to the use of proper grass mixtures to use on airports. When the test started there were some folks in the armed services who were recommending 300 lbs. of grass seed to the acre. The boys

t the college found out they could get the same results with 15 pounds,

considerable saving of grass seed and the taxpayers' pocketbook.

Finally the last trees are planted In school and community forests. Last week a group of students from the Orchard View school in Grand Rapids township planted about ,000 trees on land owned by the

miles. Moving them and their sup-plies will be a tremendous job in transportation.

Our shipping facilities will be strained to provide all the space necessary to carry these men and the vast quantities of supplies and equipment that they will need. It takes 15 liberty ships to transport Just the equipment for one armored division. The genius of the Ameri-can people for organization, and their Industrial power and skill, will be shown In moving this vast armada half across the world.

THE BAIT SMELLS

At a time when our government is scratching the bottom of the tax barrel to find funds to meet cur-rent obligations, it is the height of folly to propose a hundred-million dollar public expenditure annually to establish a Rural Telephone Ad-ministration, which after all the camouflage Is removed. Is just a device for putting the government into the telephone business, the same as into the electric power business.

In a country that has more tele-phones than all the rest of thn world, there Is no excuse for the government spending taxpayers' money in this manner.

The bill which would authorize this $100,000,000 expenditure and a new government bureau with high salaried officials, would loan money to small telephone companies for 1 8/4 per cent lower than they could possibly get It any other way.

Significantly, the small compan-ies did not fall for the cheap money bait, tor the United States Inde-pendent Telephone Association has gone on record in opposition to the measure.

Aside from their objection to government in business, the tele-phone companies oppose the Rural Telephone Administration idea as contrary to the best Interests of the United States, and of the farmer In getting telephone service. They feel that the logical expansion of the industry as private enteiprtae, «rfll get more telephones to more people more quickly, when material and manpower are available, than would any political agency.

city. Ed. Roblnette of the same township furrowed the land. ThU makes about 12,000 trees planted at this spot The youngsters did a good job. One thing about this un-desirable weather this spring, trees that have been planted have profit-ed by It.

The war haa made milkweed a popular weed. Last year school youngsters in Michigan, and other states, collected thousands of bags from which floss is extracted at Petoskey and used In war work. But the funny thing is that they have tried to cultivate milkweed by sowing the seeds and have it grow. But apparently it just doesn't like being cultivated because the seed doesn't germinate and It's classed as a failure.

Every onoe In a jwhile we hear of some one who complained they lost a seeding of smooth brome grass. Smooth brome grass Is one seed which should be planted very shal-low, not over one inch deep and even more shallow than that Is b e t ten Smooth brome grass and alfalfa Is now an accepted crop in Michi-gan. As a pasture and hay crop it has added materially to the agricul-tural wealth of the county.

Raymond J o s t farmer In Alpine township. Is growing certified oats for the first time this year. Jost has always grown a good standard variety of oats, cleaning them up and putting them in shape for seed. This year he stepped out luto the certified seed class and If I am not mistaken he is also trying out some new variety of oats that the college has developed and which as yet are not named.

Roy Decker, head of Farm Crops Department at Michigan State Col-lege, was talking to a group of coun-ty agents the other day and brought up some pertinent information on the bean situation in this state. Comparisons were made on the bean production In this state from 1W4 to 1931. The production figures were checked for 1931 to 1M4. There has been an increase of 105 pounds per acre in the second over the first period. Much of this Increare Is due to improved varieties in bean seed and cultural tnndltlons.

SOUTH BOWNE MRS. JBNNOI PARDEE

Paul Hoffman and family were Sunday dinner guests of their sis-ter, Mrs. Julius Wester, at Alto. Their brother, S 1/c Arthur Ander-son, was also present, being home on a 21-day furlough. '

Mrs. Ellen Seese of Freeport was a visitor of Mrs. Lydla Karcher Fri-day afternoon.

Jerry Blough has returned home from his visit in Pennsylvania.

Mrs. Orvin Allerdlng visited on Wednesday with Mrs. Roxy Seese in East Bowne.

Martin Kunde' was in Grand Rapids Wednesday on business.

Mr. and Mrs. Clare Gless and sis-ter, Corrine Gless, were in Grand Rapids Thursday.

Harold and Gerald Gless, with the Senior class of Caledonia, will go to Chicago Wednesday and return on Thursday.

Earl McKibben and family and Willard White and family of Hast-ings, Delton Tyler and family of Elmdale and Frank Kauffman and family of East Bowne were Moth-er's Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Or-ln Allerdlng.

We are sorry to learn that Mrs. Ada Thompson la not very well at this writing.

Patricia Allerdlng entertained a number of her friends on her 12th birthday, Thursday. Ice cream and cake were served and she received a number of nice gifts.

N. McCORDS—E. CASCADE MRS. EFF1E OCX

Sgt. Fred A. Cox of Tyndall Field, Fla., is home on a furlough for 19 days.

Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Quiggle ac-companied Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewis to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Casey VanderMeli In Grand Rap-ids Sunday.

Sgt Fred Cox and Mr. and Mrs. J. Cox were dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. Cox Mon-day evening in Grand Rapids.

Mr. and Mrs. Chester Swanson and daughter of Grand Rapids were guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Dahlka, Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. JaKe Staal. The ladles called on Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Staal in the afternoon. Ida Staal spent Saturday with her sister, Minnie Zylstra. near Lowell.

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ford and fam lly returned to the Oscar Moore home Saturday from California. Mrs. Floy Golds waa a Sunday guest

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Pinkney re-turned to their home Saturday.

Mr. end Mrs. Claire Allen of Rockford and Arthur and Erma Allen of Wayne were Thursday din ner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Detmera.

Vivian Hale of Lansing was week-end guest of Mrs. Leona (Hale and family. On Sunday all with Mr and Mrs. Phlorus Hale and son were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs Elmer Hale and family.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Detmers and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Detmers were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Orle Groenenboom in Vergennes.

Mrs. Paul Friedli spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Vanden-hout and all were in Ionia.

Mrs. Lizzie Hoover and son were In Grand Rapids Monday morning and called on Caroline Hoover Cody.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Potter and family were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. James Dean near Lake Odessa.

Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Potter were Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wheaton and daughter of Saranac end Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Potter and three girls. Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Byron Potter and family of Garnd Rapids and Mrs. Norman LaPrlce and son Larry of Detroit. Evening callers were Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Byrnes and Owen Byrnes and friend.

HICKORY CORNERS MRS. ETHEL TKITER

Mr. and Mrs. Harry McGarvey and son of Lowell accompanied Mr and Mrs. Mike Huver and son Bobby to Grand Rapids Monday, while little Danny and Mary Jane remained with Mrs. Ethel Yelter.

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth VanDyke and children spent Mother's Day in Grand Rapida

Mr. and Mrs. B. Frank Hilton of North Park spent Mother's Day with Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Hilton and girls.

Ralph Hoag of Morse Lake and son, Capt Erwln Hoag called on Mrs. Ethe! Yelter and family Sun-day afternoon.

Mrs. Ila Yelter and sons, Dick and Lee of Potter's Corners spent Friday with Mrs. Ethel Yelter.

Jack Nelson of Snow district called at the home of Mrs. Ethel Yelter on Sunday.

Mrs. Paul Hilton accompanied Mra John Tlmpson of Lowell, to Grand RapW" Friday.

Margot and Paula Hilton enter-tained their school teachers and class mates of Lowell to a welner roast a t their home Wednesday evening.

Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Blough, son Dean of Clarksville, Mrs. Pauline Stuart of Ionia, Mr. and Mra. Rob-ert Yelter and children of Potter's Comers, Mrs. Carol Yelter of Ionia, and Kenneth Yelter spent Mother's Day with their mother, Mrs. Ethel Yelter.

Lester Hoag of Lowell spent Sat-urday night and Sunday with Ken-neth Yelter.

From the Detroit Free Press: "Ten thousand Australian girls

have been married to American soldiers and sailors, and our home town girls wanna know if this Isn't carrying lend lease too far.'

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Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kapugia brought their son, Frank Victor, home from the hospital Wednesday evening.

Mrs. Theo Bailey spent the week-end In Lansing, guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kapugia and son.

P v t Joe Leja of Fort Briggs, N. C., was a Friday supper guest at Lone Pine Inn and called on old friends.

Friends and neighbors honored Mra Frank Kapugia with a baby shower Friday evening at Lone Pine Inn. She received many lovely gifts.

Mr. and Mrs. John Carey of Cas-cade visited Mr. and Mrs. Chas Collar Wednesday evening.

Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Odell and granddaughter, Judith Ann, visited Orvllle AusUn at Clarksville Sun' day afternoon.

Mr. and Mrs. Austin Munson were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mra. AdeJbert OdelL

Mra. E. R. Jones of Norwood was the Tuesday and Wednesday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Melville McPher-son.

Mr. and Mrs. John Peterson of Grand Rapids spent Tuesday eve-ning with Mr. and Mra T. W. Read.

Mr. and Mra T. W. Read and Harry Read were Thursday dinner guests of Mr. and Mro. T. J. Read.

Howard Peterson and lady friend of Grand Rapids were Friday vis-itors with Mr. and Mra. T. W. Read.

Mr. and Mra Karl Blerl were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Blerl in Grand Rapids.

Mr. and Mra. John Bleri and family of Evart were Sunday guests of their daughter, Mr. and Mra. Clyde Falrchllds and family.

Sunday visitors of Mra. Rosa Kerr were Mr. and Mra Ben Bald us and Betty of Holland, Mrs. Eva Rlgney and Sue Kerr, Mr. and Mra Schoolmaster of Grand Rapida, Mra. Chas. Austin and girls, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Maloney, Mr. and Mra. Geo. Staal and Sandra and Selma Kerr, Mr. and Mra Leonard Kerr and family, CpL Albert Kerr on furlough from Virginia.

Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Preston of Ionia were Sunday dinner guests of Mr, and Mra Arvll Hellman. Sunday supper guests were Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Htllman of Hol-land, Mr. and Mra. Wm. DuMond and children of Holland were eve-ning visitors.

Phyllis Hellman wrote 8th grade exams at Cannonsburg Friday.

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THE 1X)W1JX LEDGEH, LOWELL, MICHIGAN, THUBSDAY. MAY 17, 1940

Local News Mr. and Mra. Albert Roth of

Detroit were in Lowell a few days of last week.

Mra. Besa Black of Areola, 111., waa a Friday guest of Mr. and Mra J. M. Townstnd.

Lt. Bruce M. Hall of Utah was a week-end guest of his uncle, C. A. Hall and family.

Mr. and Mra. Frank Farnum of Caledonia were Sunday callers on Mra. Lucy Walker.

Mr. and Mra. Melvln Kunkle went la«t week to their cottage near Lake City for the summer.

Frank Newell was in Rockford, 111., on buainesa several days the forepart of the week.

Mrs. Olive Butler left Wednesday for Marquette, U. P., to visit her son, Everett and family.

Miss Sarah June Engle of De-troit spent the weeR-end with her mother, Mrs. Eugene Engle.

Miss Lucille Hoaley of Lansing spent the week-end with her par-ents, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Hosley.

Mrs. Carrie Hartweli of Orand Rapids spent the wiek-end with her sister, Mrs. Wm. C. Hartman.

Mr. and Mrs. Jules Erler of Grand Rapids spent Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bannan.

Miss Marjean Fonger of Kala-mazoo spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Fon-ger and family.

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Rogers spen; Sunday with Mrs. Roger's daugh-ter, Mrs. Duane Keith and family in Grand Rapids.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gould, who have been spending the winter in Florida, are due to arrive home some day this week.

Mr. and Mrn. Vern Armstrong spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Armstrong's mother, Mrs. Flora Heaven in Clarksville.

V Sunday guesta at the Charles

Radford home were Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne Seger and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Camp of Grand Rapids.

Mlsa Donna Thorne accompanied by her friend. Miss Marie Matau-moto of Grand Rapids spent Sun-day with the Claude Thorne family.

Mr. and Mrs. James Hill and family of Detroit spent from Fri-day to Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Art Hill and family.

Mrs. Teter Voa, who haa been spending a few days with her mother, Mra. Mary Charles, re-turned to her home In Flint Tues-day.

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cosgriff at-tended Mother's Day services at the Bowne Methodist church Sunday morning and services at Alto Sun-day evening.

Rev. and Mrs. N. G. Woon and Mrs. R. D. Hahn were in Lansing Wednesday and Thursday attend-ing the Congregational State Asso-ciation meeting..

Mr. and Mra. Earl Behler and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Young, daughter Eleanor and son Richard of Grand Rapids were Sunday guesta of Mrs. Ida Young.

Mr. and Mra. Carl Wlngeier and daughter of Palo came Sunday to help Mra. Wingeler's mother, Mra A. Velsy celebrate her birthday which-came on Mother's day.

Mra. J. E. Bannan has returned from Detroit where she haa been spending the past two weeks with Mr. Bannan'a brother, T. W. Ban-nan and wife, the latter of whom ia convalescing from a recent oper-ation.

Mra. James Gee, Mrs. Frank New-ell, Mrs. D. A. McPheraon and Mra Ray Avery attended the book re-view a* Wu rah org's Friday after-noon. Mra. Paul Goebel reviewed •Wide Houae" by Taylor Caldwell.

Mrs. Katherine Bettea of Grand Rapids was a week-end gueat of Mra. Margaret Dennia and Mra Kittle Charlea. Saturday evening Mra. Bettea and Mra. Charlea at-tended a ahower for Miss Dorothy Lawyer of Cascade at the home of Mra John Krum In McCorda

Mrs. C. A. Bliss and daughter, Bonita of Charlevoix, who are guesta at the F. Fi Coons home, spent the week-end with Richard and Lester Mange and families at Birmingham. Mrs. Bliss and her mother, Mrs. D. G. Mange, are re-turning to their home In Charle-voix today (Thursday).

Mrs. Henry Rather, who has been visiting her daughter In Port Hur-on for the past seven weeks, re-turned to her home in Lowell Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Rather and daughter, Mrs. Stanton and Sharon of Ionia were Mother's day guests of his mother, and his sister, Mrs. W. F. Gumser and family.

Mr. and Mrs. George Horner of St. Johna who have recently re-turned from spending the winter in S t Petersburg, Fla , were Fri-day guesta of their aiatera, Mrs. Crabb and Mra Duell. Sunday call-ers at the Crabb-Duell home were Mr. and Mrs. Lyndell Duell and children u£ Grand Rapids, Miss Sada Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Skidmore of Alto.

Mr. and Mrs. Bud Gaunt of Ionia 'spent Mother'a Day with Mrs. Ruth Gaunt

Mr. and Mrs. John Layer apent Mother's Day at the Dlntaman home In Alto.

Misses Margaret Waltz and Betty Lyman spent the week-end at their homes in Grand Rapids.

Mrs. Bry Condon haa returned from Muskegon and expects to make her home In Lowell again.

Mrs. Blanche Verplanck of Ed-more was a guest of Mrs. Lettie Malcolm and Abby on Wednesday.

Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hatch were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Courier in South Boston.

Mrs. Ed. Walker and Mr. and Mrs. James Topp spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. James Topp, Sr., In Sara-nac.

Dr. and Mrs. Guide of Chelsea were week-end guests of their daughter, Mrs. Wm. S. Doyle and family.

Mrs. Roland Crane and daughter Frances of Lansing have been spending the past week with Mr. and Mrs. Will Gramer.

Miss Maryan Ashley of Wyan dotte is convalescing from a recent operation at the home of her par-ents, Mr. and Mrs. Vern E. Aahley

Mrs. Butterfleld of North Branch spent from Tuesday until Thursday with her daughter. Miss Jean But-terfleld, at the home of Mrs. Mary Wlngeier.

Mr. and Mrs. George Whitfield of Muskegon and Mr. and M:s. Wm Cowles and family of Belding spent Sunday with their mother, Mrs. Florence Whitfield.

Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Lucille Byrne and Mrs. Austin Byrne were Austin Byrne of Willow Run and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Havens and Miss Hazel Hoag of Lowell.

Sunday guesta of Mr. and Mrs Will Gramer were Mrs. Gramer's sisters, the Misses Emma hnd Louise Kraft, and her niece. Miss Barbara Weissert, of Grand Rap-ids.

Mrs. A n n a Stlnchicomb was brought home from Blodgett hos pital Wednesday after nine weeks' confinement following an accident She will be cared for in her home by Mra. Lint

Sunday evening guests of Mr. a n j Mrs. Frank MacTavlsh and daugh ter Doris wore Mrs. Norman Ging-rich and little daughter, Mrs. Olive Gingrich and Miss Betty Gingrich of Grand Rapids.

Mr. and Mrs. Owen Harper and daughter, Mary Jane, of Grand Rapids spent Sunday with Mrs Harper's mother, Mrs. Mary Wln-geier. Carl Wlngeier and family of Palo were afternoon guests.

Hayes and Nancy Flnels of Ionia spent the week-end with Mrs. Ger-ald Flnels. Their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Flnels, came Sunday and all were entertained at the home of Mrs. iHulda Flnels.

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LOWELL ITEMS OF 25 AND 35 YEARS AGO

L. E. DeVries was home from De-troit for Sunday. Their daughter-, Mrs. Cecil DeRushia, her husband and daughter Nancy of Marshall and Robert DeVries of Lansing were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. DeVries.

Mr. and Mra. VanArsdale Flynn and two children of Grand Rapids spent Mother's Day with their par-ents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Flynn. A cablegram was received by Mrs. Flynn from her son, Cpl. Robert Flynn, from "Somewhere In Ger-many."

Mrs. C. E. Bo won of White's Bridge spent last week Monday and Tuesday with her daughter, Mrs. Lyle Baker uiid ohlKren In Ionia, and was a Wednesday lunch guest of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Hitch-cock at Dildine, who with her fam-ily spent Sunday afternoon at the Bo wen's.

F l /o Edward Olney, who haa completed a course In refrigeration In Syracuse, N. Y., has been sent to Shoemaker, Calif. His wife and baby who have been with him for the past few weeks are visiting rel-atives In Ambler, Pa., before re-turning to Lowell.

Those from out of town attending the funeral of Peter E. Vos last week Wednesday were Mr. and Mrs. G. V. Gundry, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Kern, Mr. and Mrs. Albert La-Londe of Flint; Miss Bonna Stamp, Dr. and Mrs. F. W. Schatz. Mrs. Charles A. Rogers, Mrs. Jack Bau-man, Mrs. Martin Klap, Mrs. Wal-ter Brown, Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Perce and daughter Betty, Mrs. Jack Emerson and Mrs. Harold Bargwell of Grand Rapids; Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Streng, Miss Anna Vos and J. W. Vos of Muskegon; Mrs. Bonna Cornel of Grand Hav-en; Mr. and Mrs. Fred D Vos of Traverse City; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Brown, Mr." and Mrs. Edgar Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Otto Kramer of Owosso.

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Phone 24&.F8 Lowell

May 13, 1920—25 Years Ago

Mrs. Joe Richmond died at her home in Lowell.

Iva and Esther Compton of Sar-anac are staying with their anut, Mrs. Herman Newhall, Indefinitely.

Miss Myrtle Taylor sold her home on Monroe s t , to W. T. Webb.

Gerald Henry left for Grand Junction, Colo., to spend the sum-mer with his uncle. Dean McCarty and family.

Dr. and Mrs. G. G. Towsley after selling their home in Grand Rapids, rented a cottage at Ottawa Beach, where they will spend the summer.

Mrs. Will Laux was brought home from the hospital.

Miss Sue White finished her course at Big Rapids and is home for a vacation.

B'uce McQueen haa gone to Ak-ron, O., where he accepted a posi-tion with the Goodyear company.

Will Washburn was called to Holly by the serious illness and death of his mother.

Ben Kerekes opened a harness repair shop next door to Cole's candy store.

I. L. Moore of Ovid rented the store vacated by C. J. Bradish and will open a shoe repair shop. Ho also bought of Frank Howk, the residence property on the Addition, known as the Sam Morgan place.

The James Friar house occupied by D. S. Simon and family, sold to J. Ellia of McCords.

Mrs. Phoebe Ryder sold her homestead, just north of Oakwood cemetery, to Will Clark.

Word was received by relatives of the accidental drowning of 2-year-old Junior Curtiss, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Curtiss of The Dalles. Oregon.

Miss Zelma Simpson and four other girls walked from Grand Rap-ids to Lowell on Sunday, and were driven back by Mr. and Mra M. E. Simpson and son Althen.

May 12, 1910-38 Years Ago

H. G. Nead, Lowell taxidermist planning to hunt wolves in the northern part of the state this summer.

Harry Bowen died of pneumonia at the home of his brother, Lewis, in Muskegon.

N. F. Johnson bought out the Star theatre, and is preparing the west store of his block for a mov-ing picture theatre.

Clifton Bradish returned from a trFp In the Southwest

A fine new flag staff adorns the tower of the new city hall

Chauncey Townsend's tulips at the Central school are bringing many comments.

Mra Mlna Pottruff visiting In Lansing for a few weeks.

Mra. B. G. Wilson suffered a stroke of paralyois.

A new milk wagon has been put on In the village by J . Denton.

George Bird and family moved here from Belding.

Mra. O. A. Robinson is spending several weeks with friends In Bay CUy.

Mrs. Reuben Quick of Grand Rapids making a three weeks' visit at the home of Mr. and Mra C. W. Bbrtoer.

M. J. Painter is about again after severe 1 weeks' confinement with rheumatism.

A daughter, Dorothy Alice, born to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Burt.

Andrew Tasker of Keene bought the Dr. Ellsworth residence.

C. O. Lawrence bought the lot between the VanArsdale residence and" the Howk cottage and will build a home thereon.

LOWELL DIST. NO. 5 MRS. J. P. NEED HAM

(Robert Kelley and Junior Need-ham were In Cascade Friday and took their 8th grade examination, and were two hr,ppy boys when they heard they had passed. They were acompanled by their teacher. Miss Polk and Emmett Needham.

William Davis purchased a team at the Johnson sale recently.

Visitors at the Needham home on Friday were Miss Anna Hynes of Grandvllle and sister Mary and brother, Ed and wife of Grand Rapids.

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Thompson and daughter Sharon of Grand Rapids were Saturday night guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Thompson.

Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Needham entertained her sister, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. CominskI of Byron Center and Mrs. Dell Weatherby of Grand Rapids as Mother's day guests, also Mr. and Mrs. C. Baker.

COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Offldal

The regular meeting of the Com-mon Council of the Village of Low-ell was held In the City Hall Coun-cil Rooms Monday Evening, April 16, 1945.

The meeting was called to order by President Richmond at 8 p. m.

Trustees present: Trustee Boe-lens, Hahn, Weaver, Rutherford, Roth, Christiansen. Absent, none.

Minutes of the meeting held April 2, 1945, read and approved.

Fines amounting to $35 reported received from R. E. Sprlngett, jus-tice.

It was moved by Trustee Ruther-ford and supported by Trustee Hahn that the clerk Instruct the Treasurer to transfer $5,000 from the sinking fund to the General account to meet expenses. Roll call; Trustee Boelens, yes; Hahn, yes; Weaver, yes; Roth, yes; Christian-sen, yes; Rutherford, yes. Yeas. 6; Nays. 0. Carried.

A petition circulated by Charles Gunn read and ordered filed. The Clerk was instructed to write Mr. Gunn that as soon as materials and labor were available that his re-quest would receive consideration.

It was moved by Trustee Chris-tiansen and supported by Trustee Weaver that the Fire contract be-tween the Village of Lowell and the Township of Lowell be renewed. Yeas. 6; Nays, 0. Carried.

It was moved by Trustee Roth and supported by Trustee Chris-tiansen that a 10% increase in wages be given all Village employ-ees with a |5 raise per month to each fireman as of April 1, 1945. Roll Call; Trustee Boelens. no; Hahn, yes; Weaver, no; Ruther-ford, yes; Roth, yes; Christiansen, yes. Yeas, 4; Nays, 2. Carried.

The Council asked the Clerk to write to Michigan Mutual Liability Co. for coverage on their Automo-bile Policies to May. 8th.

The Clerk was Instructed to write the E & J Resuscitator Co. for another demonstration.

The following liquor licenses were presented for renewal; Read's Lowell Cafe, Claude Steal, E. G. Fitzgerald, Geo. B. Kerr, Moose Lodge.

It was moved by Trustee Roth and supported by Trustee Boelens that the above licenses be renewed. Yeas, 6; Nays, 0. Carried.

It was moved by Trustee Weaver and supported by Trustee Boelens that bills In the following amounts be paid. Lowell Light & Power $4,124.18 Water Works 58.50 Street 424.98 City Hall 161.01 General 2,093.90

Weaver, yes; Hahn. yes; Roth, yes; Rutherford, yes; Christiansen, yes. Yeas, 6; Nays, 0. Carried.

It was moved by Trustee Chris-tiansen and supported by Trustee Hahn that the meeting adjourn. Yeas, 8; Nays, 0. Carried.

LEWIS E. JOHNSON, Clerk. THERON RICHMOND, President Approved May 7, 1W5.

Druggist (to man with hang-over): Shall I fix you a Bromo?

Man: Ye gawds, no! I can't stand the noise.

"Do you know a friend of mine dislocated his jaw last week through yawning?"

"Is that so? What were you talk-ing to him about?"

Total $7,462.57 Roll Call: Trustee Boelens, yc-.

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FOUR THE LOWELL LEDOEB. LOWELL, MKMIQAN. THUBflDAY, MAT It, IMS

We have no doubt that It could be proved atatlstlcally that the American people spend more money every year for book-ends and book-cases than they do for books.

An unoccupied chair In a boot-black parlor Is as hard to find aa en unoccupied barber's chair, so forgive the man who looks a bit seedy.

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Army and Navy allotment and allow-

ance checks to families of American

soldiers and sailors.

Thousands of these checks arc stolen

and forged every year.

Every unlocked mail box or open mail

receptacle is an invitation to the check

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C O M I N G !

DAIIT —

Vacation Bible School June 11th to 24th

Lowell Church ol the Nazarene Rev. M r s . B . J o r d a n of Qd. R a p i d s In c h a r g e

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Mrs. Jordan WM the founder and director for twelve years In fee children's camp for the United Brethren Church. She haa

In seventenn foreign countries, and has visited nearly every sacred spot In Palestine, Syria and t^rypt thai is men-tioned in the Bible. Mrs. Jordan will use stereoptioan slides "j taken In the Holy Land during these study hours. S

All boys and giris will be welcome. S

Rclwtd by U. S. War Dtpartment Bcrun of Public Rtltliot*.

AMERICAN AIR FORCE MEMORIAL IN SWITZERLAND— This bronze tablet has been erected a t the base of the flagstaff on a plot of ground recently purchased by the War Department for the U. S. cemetery near Bern, Switzerland. Forty-five American airmen who fell or died in Switzerland now rest in the plot which has been developed and beautified by the voluntary efforts of 20 of their com-rades who worked ceaselessly for three months to complete their t u k .

Morgenthau Cites Types of Issues

Issued to Public A grateful Nation has girded It-

self for Ihe Mighty Seventh War Loan for 14 billions of dollars, hall of which has been assigned as the Individual sales quota. According to reports from state chairmen reach-ing Ted E. Gamble, national di-rector of the War Finance Division of the Treasury in Washington, the Nation Is ready for the huge task.

Mr. Gamble was enthusiastic about results. He said "We're prepared to do the best Job in the 7th War Loan." Mr. Gamble s a i d t h a t "not only is there more money a v a i l a b l e than ever b e f o r e in each state, but i n d i v i d u a l in-come wi l l be higher In the pe-riod of the 7th War Loan than in any previous War Lo«,n pe-riod."

Secretary ofthe Treasury Henry Morgenthau said

"y . e n ' f ' T 0 1 MORGENTHAU dollars has been assigned PS the quota for individual Investors and that the major emphasis throughout the drive will be placed on the quota for individ-uals. The individual quota is the highest established in any of the previous drives, the secretary said.

The E Bond quota alone is 4 bil-lion. The 7th War Loan seeks near-ly as much in the one drive as was asked in the first two drives of last year which were held up to this time. The two drives of this year, therefore, will seek nearly as much as was sought in the three drives of 1P44.

The Secretary stated that there is every evidence that Federal ex-penditures are going to remain at a high level for some time to come, and that the Seventh War Loan pro-- a m was designed to obtain maxi-mum funds necessary to prosecute the War from non-bank investors.

The securities, which will be sold under the direction of the State War Finance Committees, are as follows: Series E. F and G Savings Bonds, Series C Savings Notes, 2%% Bonds, 2%% Bonds. l t t % Bonds, %% Cer-tificates of Indebtedness. The 1H% Bonds will not be offered in the Drive to corporations.

The Drive for individuals will ex-tend from May 14 to June 30. How-ever, an Intensification of activities in the sale of Series E bonds began April 9, when millions of persons on payroll savings plans throughout the country were asked to en^rge their participation as a part of the Seventh War Loan. All Series E, F and G Srvings Bonds and Series C Savings Notes processed through the Federal Reserve Br»nks between April 9 and July 7 will be credited to the Drive.

During the final phase of the Drive which will cover the period from June 18 through June 30, subscrip-tions will be received from all other non-bank investors for the 2V4% and

marketable bonds and the cer-tificates of indebtedness.

MORSE LAKE U U S . L E S L I E H 0 B B 8

The Morse Lake Farm Bureau will meet at the Lisle Clark home. May 18. There will be a speaker ' to explain the farm bureau plan for hospitalization. All members and friends are invited.

All friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Clark are rejoicing in their good news that their son, Ralph Is on his way home from a prison camp in Germany.

Elolse Hobbs and Donna Clark Were overnight guests of Mrs. Elaine Neargarth at Lowell Thurs-day night.

Mr. and Mrs. John Brooks and Mrs. Ralph Savage of Grand Rap-ids spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Glen Yelter.

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Yelter, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Yelter and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Stahl were Sunday din-ner guests of Mrs. Jennie Yelter.

Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Barker of Belmont and Mr. and Mrs. James Hudson of Bostwlck Lake visited the Roland Depew family Sunday and Mrs. Depew's mother, Mra. Moffitt, who has been 111.

SEELEY CORNERS MRS. 8. P. RETNOLM

MOSELEY—MURRAY LAKE M R S . E V A E N O L E

Mrs. Evelyn Lewis and daughter Laura of California were week-end guests a t the Clare Ford home.

Mrs. Orren Ford's sister of Louis-ville, Ky., is spending a few weeks with her.

Mr. and Mrs. Clare Ford spent Saturday and Sunday in Stanton with Mra Sylvia Rennells.

Mr. and Mrs. Ear l Kropf of Lowell spent Sunday evening with Mrs. Eva Engle.

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Kropf enter-tained their sons and daughters and families Sunday.

Sunday guests and callers of Mrs. Hettle Davis and family were Mrs. Eva Engle, Laura Engle and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Barnes and daugh-tef Mildred.

Mr. and Mrs. Clare Ford, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ford and Mrs. Sylvia Rennells were guests a t the Dell Ford home a week ago Sunday.

Mrs. Clayton Engle left Monday for a visit with her people in Pat-terson, La.

FALIASBURG & VICINITY MRS. WESLEY MILLER

B. OL WABLAND, Pastor.

Marshall, King Pledge Victory

to 'Bond Front* WASHINGTON, D. C.—The Army

has overcome what In the past would have seemed to have been in-surmountable obstacles and the

Navy has prom-ised full uncondi-tional surrender. Chie f of S t a f f General George C. Marshall and n « e t A d m i r n I Ernei l J . K said t o d a y , in commenting o n the Mighty Sev-enth War Loan.

G e n e r a l Mar-shall said:

" W e in t h e

MARSHALL A r T n y h " v f come what in the past would have seemed to have been insurmountable obstacles. So have you. That is where the enemy miscalculated — for to Americans, nothing has ever been impossible. Yours is a hard task—a heavy re-sponsibility. But we of the Army have confidence that you will again achieve the impossible."

Admiral King said: "We have had

t w o w a r s t o w a g e . One of those wars is Just beginning. That means that your own labors, far from over, are also Jfist begin-ning. The Navy, like t h e A r m y . has one o b j e c -tive. The uncon-ditional surren-der of the enemy. We wi l l a t t a i n that o b j e c t i v e because of peo- KING pie of good faith. People who have demonstrated their patriotism and their willingness to undertake the Inost gigantic finan-cial task ever undertaken by a free people."

If you live on a street whers

there is t raff ic t r y this method

for keeping your pictures straight on the walls. Pu t the cord over the hook BO that the picture faces the wall, then turn It over to the right side. The loop formed will prevent the cord f rom slipping.

The "beach buster", new am-phibian tank which diBtlngulahad itself in the Okinawa landings, Is being produced in Kalamazoo. A recent motion picture features this LVT which is different f rom other landing craf t in having « ramp in the rear aa well aa the front

Sunday May 13, Mother's day and national prayer day was a very outstanding day, since It was the first warm, sunshiny day we havo had for several weeks. Monday morning the usual cold and rain which is still with us this Tuesday morning.

Sgt. Harry Vaughan called on S / S g t Carl Moore Saturday a t the home of his mother in Belding. S g t Moore is home on furlough from Camp McCoy, Wisconsin.

Mr. and Mrs. Will Keech and family called on his mother, Mrs. Keech and Mr. and Mrs. Bangs a t Shllo, Sunday.

Mr. and Mra. Bill Zwlers and family of Willow Run apent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emiel Stauffer . Mra Stauffer accompanied them to Grand Rap-ids Saturday to call on Mr. and Mrs. Tom Chalmers and children.

Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Doying of Lowell called on Mr. and Mrs. John Wright and family Sunday after-noon. Mr. and Mrs. S m u Myers were Sunday evening callers.

Sunday callers of Mr. and Mra Will Rezford were Mr. and Mrs, Sidney Walsheimers and daughter Lois, Miss Norma Tulip and Lloyd DeYoung of Grand Rapids, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Tusch and two sons Arthur and Bob of Ada.

Mr. and Mrs. Pete DeVrlea called at the home of their son, Herbert and family Sunday evening.

Mra. EM Storey spent Sunday night in Grat tan with Mr. Storey's mother.

Mr. and Mrs. Ferr is Miller end Jerry, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Boynton, and Mr. and Mrs. Milo Miller were Sunday guesta of Mr. and Mra Wesley Miller and sons. Ward and Dale Miller took their f irst air-plane ride Sunday af ternoon from the Lowell airport. No. 1. Mr. Boyn-ton and Ferr is Miller also enjoyed a ride over Fallaaburg. Billy Wright had his first plane ride from the Belding airport a month ago.

Mr. and Mrs. L. E. P r a t t Mr. and Mrs. Hale Saokett and Harry Foweler of Nashville. Mich., were Sunday callers of Mr. Alger and daughter Ina. Mr. Alger's condition remains about the same, requiring constant care night and day.

Lucille Bollock of Detroit and the John Gelgev family of Smyrna spent Mother's day a t the Claude Booth home.

Mr. and Mra Lester Anton Ides and children attended a family din ner party ai the home of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Monks on Grand River Drive Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hesche and children were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jones In Lowell.

Rev. G. B. Fleming of Grand Rapids was a dinner guest Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Hesche.

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cole and children of East Lansing were sup-per guests Sunday evening of Mr. and Mra Claude Cole and Sunday dinner guests at the Cole home were Mrs. Claudia Fuller and chil-dren of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ingersoll and daughter, Virginia of Kalamazoo. Virginia remained for a week's visit with her grandperenta

Mr. and Mrs. Lawton Cole and daughters spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. William F a i r ehUds.

Mrs. C. E. Snyder of Kalamsxoo was a week-end guest of her par-ents, Mr. and Mra S. P. Reynolds.

Clifford Dalstra, Raymond and Ronald Hesche and Richard Smith were guesta at the Lowell Board of Trade dinner Monday evening as they were numbered among those •laving highest honors In the F. F. A. of Lowell high school.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Egbert of Grand Rapids were supper guests Sunday evening of Mr, and Mrs. Frank Antonldes.

Mother's day guests a t the S. T. Seeley home were Walter Blakeslee of West Lowell, Mr. and Mrs. Ver-nor Seeley and family and Mrs. Louie Seeley all of Grand Rapids, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Seeley end family of near Wrlde's Corners, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Seeley and daughter of Gove Lake, and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Seeley and family of near Ada. They also celebrated three birthdays, Mrs. Louie Seeley's was the 10th, Walter Blakeslee's the Hth, and Leon Seeley's the 12th. Potluck dinner was served. After-noon callers a t the Seeley home were Mr. and Mrs. John Schwab and family of Rockford.

If You Charge, We Charge

All notices for events, for the raising of money, is advertising. Rates: Firs t 20 words 35c, up to 2fl words 45c, up to 30 words BOc, each word over 30 words, l ^ c . Please pay when ordering. In order to avoid opening book accounts. tf

Forest and grass fires in both Michigan peninsulas have burned 15,910 acres this season, the con-servation department 's fire control organisation reports. There have been 306 reported fires.

' 'Research show's there's room enough In a woman's handbag fo r a boilermaker's kit, complete, and bus fare. The bus fa re will be found a t the bottom."

ELMDALE MRS. IRA BARO*AriT

The community was sevorly shocked last Thursday as the news was spread of the death of Orley Richardson, who died In Germany on April 16, 1941. Orley was a true son of the soil, taking pride In farm work, waa of a disposition that made him likeable by younig and old. His passing has left with us,' fond memories of bygone years.

Mr. and Mrs. John Let t visited Mrs, Florence Let t and little Garry a t the Elton Church home Sunday afternoon.

The Aybenberger district closed Its school year, with a picnic a t the schoolhouse, Friday. A fine representation was present from the district to enjoy the bounteous dinner arid Ice cream. Mrs. Clara-bell Kauf fman haa taught this school for the past twelve years, but will not return next year.

Mrs. Doris Myers and little son are staying with her grandfather , A. L. McCaul.

Mrs. Florence Richardson Is spending several days a t the Ernest Richardson home. u The district meeting of the Ladies Aids of the Church of the Brethren will be entertained by Ilia LdJieo Aid of the Elmdale church on Thursday, May 24.

Mr. and Mrs. I r a Sargeant and Mrs. Edward Anderson were Sun-day dinner guests a t the Francis Schwab home In Eagle. Mrs. An-dersen is spending the week with her parents.

Miss Arlene Miller was unable to attund the school picnic as she was having the mumps.

John Kranenberg, Amos Kauff-man, George Leeue and Pauline Kauf fman were those who wrote the 8th grade examination from the Rosenberger school. u Mr. and Mrs. Ell Kauf fman are staying at the Pro tus Kauf fman home, while Mrs. Kauf fman and

l i t t le daughter, Verda Jean, are visiting In Virginia. They expect to return home this week, accompa-nied by Miss Eva May Kauf fman and Miss May Schrock, who have been attending Bible school there for the past year.

PUBLIC NOTICES M. HhJvrl, Atty.

Grand Rapids, Mkftlcaa '

SALE OK MOKTOAGE OF REAL EBTATV Slate of Micfaitu. Hie Probate Court

for the County of KtaL At « MMlon of said court, held at the

Probate Office ID the City of Orand Rap-ids, in said County, oo ttoe 7th day of May A. D. IMS.

Present: HON. JOHN DALTON, JudfO of Probate.

In Ihe Matter of the Estate of Carl

Fred J. Roth having filed in said court his peUtlon, pray In* for license to sell the Interest ol said estate in certain real esate therein described.

It la Ordered, That the Sth day of taw A, D, 1M8, at ten o'clock in forenoon, at said probate office, be and ia hereby appointed for hearing aaid peUtlon, and that all persons interested In aaid eatate appear before said court, at said Urae and placa, to show cause why a UcMse to sell the Interest of said estate in said real eataU should not bo fcranted.

U Is Further Ordered. Tlmt public notice thereof be givan by publication of a copy of is ls ortter, far tbre? prevWus to aaid day of heartog, in the Lowell Ledger a nevapaper printed and circulated in said county.

JOHN DALTON, Judge of Probata.

A true copy. RED ROTH. Register of Probata.

ALTON —VERGENNES MRS. CLAIR CULVER

Mr. and Mra Guy Ford, Mrs. Sarah Purdy and Frank White were In Grand Rapids Tuesday and visited Mrs. Fred Allison at Blod gett hospital. Guy Ford also visited John Businski who is a t St. Mary's hospital.

The daughter of Clyde Cooper who was so badly burned in Decem-ber and has been in the hospital since that time, Is able to sit up In a wheel chair and will soon be coming home.

Mrs. Pete Petersen was taken to Blodgett hospital a week ago for observation.

Mr. and Mrs. John Blerl visited Mr. and Mrs. Bob Albert in Belding Sunday afternoon.

Miss Jane t Frit* left Tuesday for Washington, D. C. and will be a civilian employee of the Army with headquarters In the Pentagon Building.

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Vandenbroeck were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Firnle Fairfield. They wore in Ann Arbor on Friday with their 4-ycar-old grandson, Sammy who Is los-ing his eyesight.

Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Condon of Rockford were calling on old neigh-bors here Saturday afternoon.

John Vandenbroeck of near Rock-ford was a week-end guest of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Asa Vandenbroeck.

Lew Fr i t s and family spent Sun-day at-Clifford Lake calling on his brother, Ed Fritz and other rela-tives.

Mr. and Mrs. Guy Ford visited their niece Mrs. Mildred Carr Elli-son at a Grand Rapids hospital

Sundaj*. Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Ford of

Detroit wore week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Condon.

Maggie Carr o.1 Keene spent Sun-day eVening with Mr. and Mrs. Guy Ford.

Mr. and Mrs, Ralph VanLoten of Lansing were week ago Sunday guests of the Lew F r l u family.

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Clark, Royal Clark and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Con-don were Sunday afternoon callers at the Calvin Thompson and Boyd Condon homes In Rockford.

ations at Cascade school, Friday. Thirty-seven pupils f rom Lowell, Bowne and Cascade wrote the ex-amination a t that center.

Newg From Grand Rapids Of Former Kowne Folks

CLARA M. BRANDBBUR*

ECHOES OF GRAND RIVER DRIVE

SHIRLEY MAE B TLB MA

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Tusch and family visited Mr. and Mrs Wm. Rexford Sunday afternoon a t their home near Fallaaburg.

The Sth grade of Carl school passed their examinations Friday. We hope they all go to high school.

Mr! and Mrs. John Steffins and family of Hudfconvllle enjoyed din-ner a t Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gran-stra's on Sunday.

Mrs. Harr is Joseph was a caller at Carl school Monday afternoon.

Douglas Cook a contestant In the horse show and was unsuccessful in his efforts.

A baby boy was recently born to Mrs. Ann Puglise near Ada.

Wm. Howell of Grand Rapids was a week-end visitor of Charles and John Hancock near Ada.

Pvt. Orle VanderBoon Is expect-ing to leave Europe to go to the Pacific Theatre of war in the very near future.

Our teachr, Mrs. Gladys Abra-ham, conducted Sth grade examin-

Uoyd Wllkena and wife were guests of the latter's mother, Mrs. Susie WhHney near Freeport last week. They report Mrs. Whltrtey as being In a serious condition.

Mrs. Wealey Helntzelman has been caring: for her mother, Mrs. Michullen a t Pellston for over a week, a s the later has been very UL

John Mlshler and wife were Sun-day dinner guests a t the F rank Martin home.

Bert Kelm and wife were re-cent Sunday guests of John Mlsh-ler and wife.

Gilbert Heerli^ga, with J . S. Brandebury and wife, called on Mr. and Mrs. George Alger In Kent City Sunday afternoon.

Gwendolyn Mlshler was given a .'birthday dinner last Monday eve-ning In her honor. She received several very nice gifts. Those pres-ent were F rank Martin, wife and daughters, Elisabeth Porrltt , Mar-Jorie Porrlt t , and the gueat of honor.

Revenues from sales of Michi-gan hunt ing and fishing licenses fell off five per cent during the last fiscal year, retiectlng the state's preoccupation with Ma war tasks.

To bcileve with ceitainty we must begin by doubting.—Stanislaus.

PEAS - CORN - TOMATOES OR CREEN BEANS 6 1 ? 71c - 12 $1.39

Apricots ^ Zlc Buy 3 cans for 59c - 6 cans for $1.15

Sliced Apples 21c Buy 6 jars for 1^.19 - 12 for $2.35

Apple Sauce 14c Buy 6 cam for 75c - 12 for $1,451

Peaches 27c Buy 3 cans for 75c - 6 for $1.49'

Pink Salmon tall can 22c Supply Umifed

Grapefruit J u f e * 2 liL2 25c Swaetonod or Unsweetened. 2 46-oz. cans 57c

Blended Juice 2 79c Orange and Grapefruit. Save ai this low prke

Tomato Juice 2 ^ 49c Custom brand Low priced at Krogar's

Tomato Soup 3 23c Ladoga Brand. CampbalTs Spinach Soup. 2 cans 23c

Spinach c<»*ycu> ^ 13c Lovz-point Value. Veg-AN, Point Free, can t5c

CLOCK BREAD 3 2 5 c

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COFFEE 3 i 59c

COUNTRY CLUB FLOUR 2 97c PEAHT WTTOI

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TOMATO CATStt

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CMC. mUK ^ 2 pk*. 15c

IMA CRACKERS Coonfry

Oub Wb. pkg. 15c

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Super Suds Oxydol Wnhfcig Puwdw Rinso so* Camay Soap Lava Soap Ivory Soap

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Iva* pig 23c 3 i~. 21c

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THE LOWELL LEDOEB, LOWE LI, MIOHIOAN, THURSDAY, MAY 17, 1945 FIVE

STOP PAYING YOUR RENT and buy your home, using your local Building A Loan easy payment plan. See P. P. Coons, Sec'y. c2

P G R SALEI—International, big 6, mowing machine, &-ft. cut; Inter-national riding cultivator; double harness, with two good collars, size 24; New Racine threshing machine, size 20-30. Orle Groenen-boom, Lowell, R. 1. p2

NEIM TEXACO Service your car regularly at our complete auto service

station. We take an Interest In keeping your car on the road.

Ttree recapped by best work-

men available.

UfiHiaoi H o m e TviiMaiii nijsiii Phone 9114 E Main S t

NOTICE—My barber shop Is now open for business. Old and new customers welcomed. J a m e s Pahrnl, E. Main S t , Lowell. p2

PGR SAiLE—Parmall 1939 tractor, on steel, always Inside when pot in use, done very little last three years, in A-l condition. Celling price $416.90. Tractor, wagon, roller, and mower, all for $550.00. Charles (Rood, Grattan. p2

VICTORY GARDENERS —Cryo-lite Insect dust, Rotenone Insect dust, 5 lb. pkgs, $1.10; 100 lb. bag, $16.50. Robert DeYoung, Watklns Dealer, Saranac. Phone 2861. p2-6

PGR SALE—John Deere binder, 6-f t cut;also 10-ft dump rake. Pred Spencor, Caledonia, Phone 73-P2.

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LOST—Ration Book No. 4, during past week. Call Henry Clemons at 280-P2, Lowell. p2

LOST and good riddance. Poot dls-' comfort due to stlff-as-a-board

work shoes disappears when you change to Wolverine Shell horse-hides, $3.95 up, at Coons'. p2

PGR SALE —A trio of guineas. Orders taken for settings of eggs. Phone 226-F2, Lowell. p2

PGR SALEJ—Jersey bull, 17 months old, and Duroc boar, ready for service, both eligible to register. Paul Wlttenbach, Clarksville, Mich, on U8-16, Mi ml'e west of Clarksville road. p2

FOR PENT Guoline Service Station in

Lowell, folly equipped

Good proposition for right party.

Address — Service SUtioo

112 FItrhugh Ave., 8. E.

Grand Rapids 6, Midi.

PGR SALE1—Oliver typewriter. Lowell phono 73-F6. c2

PGR SALE—Chippewa seed pota-toes, either large or small. Earl Thomas, Lowell. c2

PGR SALE—Bay marc, 7 years old, wt. 1400, $75; bay gelding, 15 years old, wt. 1600, $50. Charles S. Benedict, Saranac, R. 1, 3 miles southeast of Saranac. p2

PGR SALE—Pcrtllizer grain drill, 11 hoe, in good working order. Fred Wlngeier, Alto, R. 2. Alto

• Phone 463. p2

W A N T E D Used Cars

L. E. Johnson P O N T I A C

SALES and SERVICE

E. Main S t Lowell

JUST IN—Shipment of artificial wreaths for Memorial Day. Come In now and have yours laid away. Kiel's Greenhouses A Gift Shop.

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PGR SALE—Fertilizer grain drill with seeder. Harry Mathews, Ada, Mich., R. 1, 4H miles west of Lowell on M-21. p2

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PGR SALE—Piano. Lyle Webster, Lowell Phone 323. c2

WANTED—To buy a set of golf clubs, with bag. Inquire at Chauncey Hardy's, 1018 Riverside Drive, Lowell. p2

WANTED—Girl to do light house-work and care for two children. Mrs. Richard Decker, 315 King St.. Lowell Phone 416-P2. c2|

HARNESS 9HGP N E W S - B u y hand-made harness, all black, steerhlde leather, made to stand the toughest kind of farm work; 1^4 traces, breast straps and mar-tingales, priced only $85.00. Kere-kes Harness Shop, 1 mile east of Lowell on M-21. p M

GARDENIAS—Only 50c, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Kiel's Greenhouses, Lowell. c2

FOR SALE—Mellett cream separ-ator, DeLaval separator and a drophead sewing machine. Wep-man's Store, Lowell. p2

PGR SALE—Round walnut dining room table; inner spring mattress, 3 quarter size; bed springs, full size. Lowell Phone 329. c2

FARMERS OF MICHIGAN!

You Wouldn't Quit Raising Lambs

BECAUSE OF ONE BLACK SHEEP!

- T H E N WHY QUIT RAISING BEANS

BECAUSE OF 1944'S DROUGHT?

BUTTERMILK for feed, 3c per gallon. Lowell Creamery. c31tf

WANTED—Used cars. Highest cash price. Webster's Used Cars, Lyle Webster, 120 N. Monroe, Lowell. Phone 323. c3fltf

GERANIUMS and all other flowers for bedding are now ready. Please br.ng a box or basket to carry yours in. Kiel's Greenhouses & Gift Shop, 1 block north of City Hall, c2

FOR SALE—2 mares, Belgian and Percheron, 6 years old, reason-able. One broke to work. Would like to sell together; also some new milch cows and young helfero. Justin J . Byrne, Nash Ave., Vergennes, on Corr'igan farm. p2

FOR SALE — Beech and maple wood; also new milch cow. Ed. Byrne, Lowell Phone 59-P14. p2

PGR SALE—Large lot on N. Hud-son St., Lowell. Howard Lite, Clarksville, Mich. p2

WANTED Experienced Tool & Die Maker

"In Critical Industry"

OTHER POSITIONS OPEN FOR

Men and Women N o E x p e r i e n c e N e c e s i a r y G o o d W a g e s V a c a t i o n s

A c c i d e n t , H e a l t h , H o s p i t a l i i a t i o n a n d L i f e I n s u r a n c e

Lowell Manufacturing Co. 3S4 W. Main St. Lowell, Mich.

FOR SALE—Oak refrigerator, por-celain lined, designed for con-version to electricity. Care of Mrs. John Koewers, 419 Monroe St.. Lowell, or Mrs. Bert E. Quick, 457 Crescent St., Grand Rapids, Mich. c2

FOR SALE —Piano with bench, double Iron bed, springs, mattress. Junior desk and chair, silver fox fur, lady's Benrus watcn, toaster, snow suit, 5-year; floor lamp, hard coal stove, 3 pair red drapes, double bed springs and kodak. 919 W. Main St., Lowell. p2

FERE. WIND OR THEFT INSUR-ANCE will protect you against disastrous losses. Are you suf-ficiently Insured to replace any losses that may occur to your business, home or automobile? See Peter Speerstra. Phone 269, Lowell. c2

Nu C. T H O M A S Auction Sales

Bookings for auction sales may be made through the Lowell Ledger, Harry Day, Lowell, or with me direct.

Saturday, May 26 —Nick and Walter Pennema, Clyde Park Ave., Corner 68th St., 14 head Guernsey and Holstein cows and young cattle, 300 White Rock pullets, 8 wseks old; Rumley 30-60 oil pull tractor, B 4 B cider mill, large custom size.

N. C. Thomas, Phone 3-2082 4406 So. Division Ave., Grand Rapids, Mich.

You cannot coodcmn an entire flock for the short-

comings of one sheep. And you cannot turn thumbs

down on bean raising simply because one year's crop

was not up to expectations.

Admittedly, 1 9 ^ was a bad year for mrny bean

growers. Drought spoiled the crop in some arras, just as it can ruin the prospects of a bountiful harvest of

any crop.

• But instead of considering only the one bad year,

let's look at the many years prior to 1944 when the bean crop was plentiful, when beans yielded a good

return for the money and labor invested. Let s look at the steady succession of seasons when beans, given a

fair chance by man and Nature, poured from the fields

to the elevators in an almost unending stream.

4 \nd let's look to the future. Beans, now an im-

portant food, are becoming more and more vital in

the manufacture of synthetic foods and materials. The

booming market for beans will grow more demanding

as laboratories find more uses for them. There's no

indication that 1945 won't bring us bumper crops, as

has most other years.

Beans arc an important War Food. They are an

economical crop to grow. Put your land—as much of

it as you can—to work on a product with a future.

P L A N FOR I H E F U T L ' R E - P L A N T FOR T H E F U T U R E - P L A N T BEANS)

C. H . R U N C I M A N C O M P A N Y L O W E L L , M I C H I G A N

Today's Faying Prices ^er dwen

(or Eggs—Federal-Stale Grades

Extra Large, Grade A . . . . . S7c LaTge, Grade A S5c Medium, Grade A 82c Large, Grade B S2c Medium, G.-^de B SOc

BERGY BROS. ELEVATOR Alto, Mich.

Prices subject to change

WaTAre B u y i n g

POULTRY .AD kinds of live poultry

H l o h e s l P r l e e s Pa id

Btrgy Bras. Elevator Alto. Bfiek.

Doctor: You must avoid all forms of excitement .

Patient:Can't I even look at them across the street?

LOCAL MARKET REPORT Corrected May 16, 1945

Wheat, bu I l . * Rye. bu I W Corn bu 1.10 Buckwheat, cwt 1.75 Barley, cwt 1.10 Oats, bu 70 Crackod Ccvn, c w t 2.70 Corn and Oats Peed, cwt 3.17 Corn Meal, c w t 2.88 Shelled Corn, c w t 2.50 Bran, c w t 2 J I Middlings, cwt 2M Pea Beans, c w t 6.00 Light Red Beans, cwt 7.28 Dark Red Beans, cwt 7.25 Light Craakerry Beans, c w t . . 6.00 Yellow Eye Beans, c w t 6.75 (All bMLUM boufht on a hand-picked Butter, )b 58 Bu t t e r f a t lb **

pgs, doa - JO Hogs, live, cwt 13.00-1455 Hogs, dressed, c w t 20.00 Beef, live, lb .08-.I8 Beef, dressed, lb 18-.25 Chickeaa. lb .20\4-.28

HONEY CREEK K. B. V .

The May meeting of the Honey Creek P. T. A. was exceptionally Interesting. Deputy Arnold Plgorsh of tho Kent County Sheriff 's De-partment was the speaker. He also showed several very Interesting moving pictures. Officers were elec-ted as follows: Mrs. Russell Gould, president; Mrs. David Voenstra, vice president; Mrs. James McCaul, treasurer; Mrs. George Anderson, secretary; financial committee, R. Gould, G. Anderson, Mrs. David Veenstra; Miss Anetta Slager, en-tertainment; Mrs. Dan DeVries, historian; David Veenstra, public-ity.

The school and P. T. A. picnic will be held at Fallaaburg Park, Saturday, May 26, with potluck din-ner a t noon. Please meet a t the school a*. 10 a. m

Mrs. David Veenstra rpent Tues-day afternoon and evening with Mrs. John VanDam in Grand Rap-

Ida Mr. and Mrs. A. Denekamp and

Mr. and Mrs. Wagnaar and daugh-ter Marlene of Grand Rapids spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Russell Gould.

Mr. and Mrs. David Veenstra and daughters and Mr. and Mrs. Clar-ence Kulper and family spent Sun-day afternoon with their folks, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pase, Sr. and fam-ily.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lewis a t Blodgett hospital, Sun-day, May 13, a son, weight 7 lbs. 9 oza

Mrs. Lewis Blair of Grandvllle Is spending a few days with her daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. George Anderson.

Mrs. David Veenstra spent Mon-day evening In Grand Rapids with Mr. and Mrs. Bob DeGlopper and family.

The tree, of liberty must be re-freshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrante.— Thomas Jefferson.

R H. SHEPARD, M. D. Phone 47

J. A. M&cDONELL, M. D. (Absent—In Service*

Office Phone 88 Oftice Honrs

2:00 to 4*6 P. ML ""-ch week day Except Thursday

7:00 to 8:M P. M., Menu WeA, Sat F»r tho Burmtien

DR. J . W . TRUMBLE VETERINARIAN

Offloe—las N. Division S t

Phone 52 Lowell, Mich.

DR. R. T. LUSTIG Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon

SpoeUlWng hi Reotal Diteaaee Beotal Sanitarium

43 Laftvette, 8. E. Grand Rapids Phones: Offloe 83178; Bee. 52434

DR. H. R, MYERS •eteopaihic

Physician and Surgeon 801 E. Main S t Phene tM-FZ

Office Haurs: —19:00-12:00 a. m. 2:00-€:0t and 7:00-9:00 p. m.

except Thursdays

Monday and Friday Evenings 7:000:80

DR. H. L . PRE FONTAINE Optometrist

At Dr. Myers* Offloe 311 B. Main St , Lowell

TO EXAMINE EYES AND FURNISH GLASSES

Phone 296-F2 for Appointment

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She: Goodness, this Isn't our baby.

He: Shut up! It 's r better car-riage.

COOK P t a n l k g and Heating

Sheet Metal Work

Call 78 DAVE CLARK, Mgr.

W h e r e properly balanced feeds a re fed

according to a planned program there a re

extra eggs to market . Let us he lp Y O U

get sustained, high egg production.

MASTER M I X EGG MASH

BERGY BROS. ELEVATOR ALTO, MICHIGAN

W O M E N & G I R L S Wanted

^ For Finishing Room ^

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Promotions Available

Superior Furniture Co. Lowell, Mlchigsn

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CHAITKR T: AI ImI Fllcka'a colt U born. 11 la white—the only while horw ever foaled oil Qooae Bar ranch high In Uie mountaina of Wyoml»g. Ken Mc-Laughlin. Fllcka'B 12-year-old owner, flnda them out on the range In a cold rain-f l o r a .

CHAPTBB II: Ken U dlaappolnled. He had hoped that the colt would become a f.unous race horae. This badly formed while foal Is evidently a turowback to the Albino, the wild aUUllon that la Fllcka'a groat grandalre.

CHAPTER I I I : Ken walU for a favor-able time to announce the foal'a ar-rival. Charlie Bargenl. millionaire horae breeder, and Col. Morton Harrta. are house gueala. The colonel wanta lo have his marc bred by Banner, the McLaugh-lin stallion.

CHAPTBB IV: Bob McLaughlin, Ken'a father, Invite® tho colonel and Sargent to ride out wlUi him and gel Banner. The colonel, on a mare, has a wild ride back to tho atable*.

CHAPTER V: Everyone laughs and aneere a t the while colt. Ken's mother, Nell, who namos all the horses, call" him Thunderhoad, but nicknames him Ootolln.

CHAPTER V I : Ken reveals that Thun-derhead's sire is not Banner but Ap-palachian. Sargent can scarcely believe It. and Bob is both relieved and dU-tressed. Sargent waive* the stud fee and offers Ken breeding papers.

CHAPTER VII: Nell, depressed over financial difficulties, hopes that »ome-how Thunderhead will develop Into a fa-mous racer. Thunderhead is put out on the rsJigc with Flicka. When winter settles down, he cornea back to the atables. His size and alrength are sur-prising.

CHAPTER M i l : Thunderhead gela ac-quainted with oats. He to trained to wear a halter. When spring returns, he runs back to the range. One day ht wanders southward Into the mountains.

CHAPTER IX: Thunderhead follows a mountain stream. An eaicle attacks him and he runs home In terror. A week later, however he returns to the river, and goes along It until he reaches a sort of doorway In a wall of rock. Beyond it Is the smell of horses.

CHAPTER X

Above the crater walls rose still higher mountains, timbered with pole-pine and juinper and aspen. On the lower slopes of the stone ram-part were narrow ravines in which were close thickets ol quakin'-asp, their roots deep under the rivulets that gatthered from a thousand crev-ices to pour into the valley and join the broad ~iver that wound across i t Reaching the rampart, the river burst through, changed to a foaming torrent by the compression of the narrow cliff walls.

Here, at an altitude of fourteen thousand feet, was a va'ucy of In-comparable richness, unknown to man. Vacationers and climbers are familiar with those ranges which are close to civilization, but not the in-accessible mountain fastnesses which stretch for hundreds of miles through the Rockies, lifting their lonely peaks to the clouds and the sun and the drifting eagles.

Goblin stood motionless, bis eyes scanning the valley, his muzzle lift-ed to suck In and savor and read all the messages it flung at him. He knew much about it already. This was the country that had called him and he had answered the calL Those horses over there, the big, loosely-flung herd, grazing quietly, were the horses h" had been hunting.

Mares > His nostrils quivered. He neighed loudly. The mares raised their heads, the foaU faced around. What magnificent animals — big, smooth, glossy—the very smell of them was sweet and strong with health and power. The mares were blacks and bays and sorrels, and the colts were the same, except for • few piebalds.

Nickering, they lilted their heads and trotted toward the newcomer. Goblin rushed happily to meet them. He was at home with mares. Most ol his life had been spent with them.

They milled around him, thrilled and excited by the advent of a stranger. He lost all thought ol fear or caution In the happiness of having arrived. He met and smelled and talked to them one by one. The squeals and whinnies, the Jumps and snorts and playful kickings were all delightful fun. Some of them tried to drive the Intruder out, but their bites and kicks were half-hearted.

On the summit of a near-by hill stood a great white stallion.

He was upwind from his mares, which was fortunate for the Goblin. Aa it was, the Albino noticed the commotion In his harem and lifted his head to observe it.

This animal stood sixteen and a ball hands high. He was pure white. His body bad power and strength rather than gracefulness. He was not smooth. He was gnarled like an old oak tree. His coat was marred by many scars. His great age showed In the hollows of his flanks and shoulders and face. Behind the dark glare of his eye, a blazing fire burned and on this flame was pro-jected an Irresistible will-power, and a personality that was like the core of a hurricane.

He looked over his kingdom. He had stood there for years, looking over his kingdom. And—11 horses think—wondering who would take over when his end came. He bad no heir. How could he have? He permitted no colt older than • year to remain in the band of marei, nor any stallion older than • two-year-oiii ic be In the valley. Here and there, in the deep grass, were tne polished bones of those who had challenged him. And if any attempt-ed to return after be bad driven them forth—they did not try a tec-ond time.

When Goblin caturht the unmlstak-

M A R Y O ' H A R A W . N . U . F B A T U R B S - * *

able strong scent of the stallion he trotted out from the herd to find him. He saw him up there on a hill—Just where Banner would have been—and with a Joyful nicker, started toward him.

The Albino came down to meet him.

Goblin, a creature of flre and mag-netism himself, felt the oncoming stallion in terms of voltage, and It was almost too much to be borne. Goiilin came to a stop. It occurred to him that he was going in the wrong direction. But he held his ground.

He watched. He had never seen or felt anything like that before. The stallion was so contained, his power was so gathered and held within him that he was all curves. His great neck was so arched that his chin was drawn In and under, the crest of his head was high and rounded with long ears cocked like spear-points. His face was terrifying— that ferocious expression! Those fiery eyes! And his huge, heavily-muscled legs curving high, flung for-ward so that the great body floated through the air—then the massive hoofs striking and bounding up from the earth with sledge-hammer blows that made the hills tremble and echoed like thunder in the valley!

The Goblin still held his ground. The Albino slowed his pace, came closer—stopped. Their noses were about two feet apart.

For as long as a minute they faced and eyed each other.

They were the same. Trunk and branch of the same tree. And from that confusing Identity—each seeing himself as in a distorted mir ror -there flamed terror ana fury.

No self-respecting stallion would deign to attack a mere yearling, or even to take him seriously enough to administer heavy punishment. But suddenly the Albino raised his right hoof and gave one terrible pawing stroke accomp?nled by a short grunting screech of unearthly fury. And In so doing, he both acknowl-edged and attempted to destroy his heir.

The stroke was delivered with lightning speed. From his great height, If the blow had come down on Goblin's head, as was Intended, it would have killed him Instantly.

But Goblin was endowed with the same speed, and reflexes that acted quicker than thought. He swerved. The great hoof glanced down his neck, ripping the flesh at the shoul-der, and sent him rolling.

To complete the attack, the stal-lion dropped nose to earth, tumed and lashed with hind feet to catch the body of the colt as he fell from the blow and finish him off.

But the Goblin rolled too far and too fast, landed on his feet, and whirled to face his antagonist.

The stallion plunged toward him— head stretched out like a lethal mis-sile, the twisted moutL open and reaching to bite—the great teeth, like slflbs of yellow stone—bared— and In the wild and terrible face, two eyes bluzi-.g like fire-opals.

The Goblin whirled and streaked toward the band of mares. They were bunched, watching, fascinated. They opened their ranks and let him in.

They scattered at the Impact of the Albino's head-on rush. Goblin dodged. He felt the rake of the Al-bino's teeth down his haunch—a chunk bitten out—he squealed and doubled behind another mare. Hie Albino's charge knocked her off her feet and Goblin went down under her. He felt a burning pain In his

r The stroke was delivered with

lightning speed.

ear and tore it loose. He was up again, shouldering Into a group of mares and ioals. WLcii Lc c&ise cut the other side, the Albino had lost him for the moment It was his chance. He fled toward the keyhole In the rampart Albino in thunder ing pursuit Entering the passage-way. the Goblin followed the zigzag

path which led through i t and here his smaller size gave him an ad-vantage. Emerging on the other side, the Albino was soma distance behind, but still coming fas t

It was a long chase. Goblin's youth and his quickness

at dodging and doubling—and the cover given to him by the rocks and clumps of trees-saved him. Six miles down the river, he was alone at last, as the afternoon light be-gan to fade, H« was limping from the painful wound in his shoulder. He carried his head on one side, fa-voring the torn ear, now and then giving it a little shake to shake the pain away, scattering drops of blood. He ached all over. To move, now that he had stopped running, was an agony He stood under a tree, twisted and quivering. He ate nothing all night.

The memory of all that had hap-pened was graven in him. He faced the rampart, cocked his one good ear, turned his head until he caught the wind, and stood straining, listen-ing, smelling, bringing to his con-sciousness—almost as strongly as if he could see him—the terrible mon-ster that had terrified and bested htm. He had the impulse to neigh and challenge him-but not the strength nor the courage. Never mind—there would be another day, Walt. He had wounds to heal.

Goblin grazed until he had filled his belly and renewed his strength. then took the way home.

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Fortitude was demanded of Ken next day when Flicka went unex-pectedly into labor and Rob said she was going to have a bad time and they would need the vet.

Driving over to the telegraph sta-tion with his mother. Ken's face was white and furious. "God made the world, didn't He?" he asked sud-denly. "Well. I don't think much of the way He made It I could have done it better. I can think up aw-ful nice worlds."

Nell glanced down at him. What could she say? Goblin—now Flicka— it was a pretty big dose of trouble for him.

"Why do all the horrible things have to happen?" he asked passion-ately.

Why Indeed? She was silent How lo explain. What to explain. The problem of human suffering and evil —over against God's love and pow-er, the problem that begins and ends every theological discussion and dis-concerts the ignorant and wise alike.

She had been pondering it in church last Sunday, coming to a conclusion of a sort, a faltering, doubtful ex-planation: that, in the final act of creation by which a human being must be endowed with God-like free will, there can so easily be a time when he seizes his power and uses it wrongly; «nws evil and reaps i t before he grows mature enough, wise enough, good enough, to know that free will must always be good will—else disaster follows.

"Why, mother?" She must answer him. "We can't

understand entirely. Ken—" "Why not?" "You can't understand something

that's so much bigger than you are. Not wholly understand. You can't even wholly understand your father or me—only one side of us. And even less, your Heavenly Father, the Father of all of us. It would be as if a small circle, like a nut, could get outside a big elide, like an orange."

Ken was silent, composing an im-portant prayer. "Please God, make me have fortitude. And don't let me lose my grip. But 11 you could man-age it to have the Goblin come back, and Flicka get through this foaling all right that would be Just keen. For Jesus Christ's sake. Amen."

There was a fiash of radlsnce on bis face as he looked up at his mother.

Arrived at the railroad station, Nell entered the telegraph office, and Ken stood listening to the mys-terious dots and dashes which asked the telegraph agent at Laramie if he would be so kind as to do Captain McLaughlin of the Goose Bar ranch a favor, and telephone the veterina-rian, Dr. Hicks, and find out if he could start to the ranch immediate-ly to deliver a foal?

Within five minutes the message came back that Dr. Hicks would come.

On the Goose Bar ranch the weather was hot—really hot—for only two or three weeks In midsum-mer. On this day the thermometer stood at a hundred and one with a burning, dry heat which lay on the land in shimmering waves, remind-er that It was not far removed from the desert

Inside the barn. In spite of wide open doors and windows, everyone was soaked with perspiration and Dr. Hicks had constantly to turn aside and shake the water from hli forehead. Rob and the boys were naked from the waist up.

Flicka, exhausted by hours of un-availing labor, lay on her side. It was a dry birth. For a long time before the veterinarian's arrival one of the foal's forelegs had been pro-truding. ^

"Which means," said Dr. Hicks when he arrived, "that the other leg is curled back and makes birth Im-possible. The foal is in the wrong po-

"sition, it will have to be straight' ened out" He asked for a gunny sack, cut holes In the comers for his arms and one in the middle for his head, removed shirt and under-shirt, donned the gunny sack, greased his arm and went to work.

Ken watched him, vowing to him-self that never again should Flicka be allowed to have another foal.

The doctor puffed as, holding the tiny yellow foreleg, he slowly forced It back into the mare. Ken saw It vauloh with a strnnge sensation Could the foal still be alive after being handled like that? At length the doctor's hand and wrist disap-peared too, and Ken, watching his heavy brown face with its humor-

ous expression, as if at any moment he was going to crack a Joke, tried to read on it Juit what was going on inside there. Lucky, thought he, that Doo was ao big and husky. To be able to straighten out a foal inside of its mother took strangtiil

While Doc worked he talked in short gruntr "This mare'll never foal again—that infection she had when she was a yearling Injured her —scar tissue—it's a wonder she's as good as she is. All right for saddle —ah, there. I've got it now—"

"Got what?" breathed Ken. "The other hoof. Both of them.

This isn't going to be so bad, after all."

Nell was kneeling at Fllcka's head, sponging her face and mouth with cold water. Now and then the mare gave a spasmodic heave.

Presently Doc was pulling on something. Flicka groaned and la bored mightily. Ken groaned and strained too. but Howard watched every move the doctor made, keenly Interested. Two tiny hoofs and a muzzle appeared and the doctor got to his feet and mopped the sweat from his face.

"She may be able to manage the rest herself now I've got it In the right position," he said.

But Flicka couldn't. Most of her strength was gone" and it seemed that something still Impeded the de-livery.

McLaughlin looked at his watch. "It's been going on three hours now." He and Doc talked together In low voices. It frightened Ken to hear them—so casual and fatalistic. Ken touched the protruding hoofs. They were not hard yet and were covered, with rubber-like pads. He tried to pull on them and was dumb-founded to find that it was like try-ing to pull a bough from a tree.

McLaughlin sent Gus for ropes. They tied a rope to the foal's legs and Doc and bis assistant put all their weight on it. The foal moved a little, the head was nearly out. Then it stuck, and when they continued to pull the only result was that Fllcka's whole body slid across the fioor. They tied her forelegs to a post and pulled again. Fllcka's body ntretched out straight and taught, ropes at each end of her, but the foal did not budge.

(continued next week)

Ada News (Mra. B, F t**)

KEENE BREEZfiS MRS. A. LEE

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Weeks and three children, Mr. and Mrs, Robert Weeks and family of Saranac, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Nye and son and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Nellsen and son of Greenville were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lemmie Weeks and family at Bostwlck Lake.

Mr. and Mre. James Dennis, Mrs. Lettie Denis and Doris Jean of Lansing spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Theron Gaboon and family.

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Weeks and Clare of Vergennes were Sunday callers of Mr. and Mrs. Dell Lee.

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Downing and family and Mrs. Irene Bradley of Grand Rapids and Mr. and Mrs. Aror Parker of Plerson were Sun-day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Doll Lee.

Mr, and Mrs. Clayton Cahoon ol Wayne and Mrs. Robert Brock of Rockford were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Adams at Easton.

Mrs. Mae Fashbaugh, Fred Fash-baugh, Katherine Harwood-and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fashbaugh spent Mother's Day wtlh Mr. and Mrs. Lee Jones,

Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Frost of Sara-nac were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hoskins.

Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Reed and family of Mulllken and Mr. and Mi's. Versll Reed and family of Clarksville spent Mother'a Day with their parents, Mr. and Mrs, Warren Reed.

Mother's Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Gelger were Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Sparks, Mr. and Mrs, Floyd Sparks and Robert, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Sparks and Jlmmle, Mr. and Mrs. Alden Sparks and family and Mr. and Mrs. James Dickson, all enjoying a family din ner.

Stephen Sparks returned home Sunday and will be transferred to Louisville, Ky., this week to a con-valescent hospital. He has Just com-pleted four years In service.

Mr. and Mrs. John VanBennekeon and children of Grand Rapids and Katherine Gelger of Belding spent Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Gelger.

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Frost and family and Mr. and Mrs. Herb Rose and family were Mother's Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. H, Dodds.

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Party Friday, May 18 To Aid Worthy Cauie

Members of the Ada School Com-munity Club are giving a party at Ada Kont County Garage Friday evening, May 18, to aid their project, a public playground on Thornapple River Drive.

Games will be the evening's di-version and a Chinese auction will be held for cakes and white ele-phants, donated to the olub. Every-one is solicited to bring a wrapped white elephant or a cake. Lunch will be served.

Many games are planned for the evening with lovely prizes such as 100 baby chicks donated by the Foreman Hatchery of Lowell, a beautiful glass smoking stand by Hulzlngh Bros. Furniture Store In Grand Rapids, a lamp donated toy Sears, Roebuck & Co., and many other lovely glfta donated by local merchants, also other merchants from Lowell and Grand Rapids.

Do come, so you can take home one of these lovely fcifts or the wool blanket donated by Klumpp's Grocery.

Ada Locals

Charlotte R. Fitch, Ph. M, 8/c, U. S. N., arrived from Sampson, N. Y., on Wednesday morning to spend a week's leave with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Fitch.

Sympathy Is being extended to Nelson (Dick) Covey at the death of his father, Nelson H. Covey, at the age of 86 years. Mr. Covey was born In Oakland county, August 28, 1858, Besides his widow, Delia, he is survived by three sons, Bernard and Fred of Grand Rapids and Nel-son of Ada, and a sister, Mro. Ola Smith of Owosso. Funeral services were held Friday morning in Trav-erse City.

Mr. and Mrs. Bert Chaffee are being congratulated on the birth of a 7\4 lb, daughter, at the Osteo-pathic hospital. Grand Rapids, on Wednesday, May 9. The baby girl has beer jiven the name of Pauline Antoinette,

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lewis are being congratulated on the birth of a son, at Blodgett hospital. Grand RapWs, on Sunday, May 18.

Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wride and Marion were supper guests on Tuesday evening or Mr. and Mrs, Milton Heaven in Cascade, and on Friday evening they attended the annual meeting of the Martin cemetery association.

Mr. and Mrs. Ira Teeple had as Thursday callers, Frank Bradflold of Cutlervllle and Mert Orlop of Grand Rapids.

Called officers from Vesta Chap-ter, No. 202, O. E. S., to the May meeting of Kent County Association O. E. S. held at Cedar Springs on Monday were Mr. and Mrs, James Harrison Stilson, who were to fill the stations of Chaplain and Senti-nel at the evening session.

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Peters and Gloria Jean had Mother's Day din-ner In Lowell with Mrs. Peters' mother, Mrs. Lena Swanson. Sun-day afternoon visitors at the Peters homo were Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Eggleston and daughter Carol of Flint

Mr. and Mra. Carl Peters are moving to Grand Rapids on Friday after residing in Ada for the past several years.

Pvt. Maurice Ward is now sta-tioned at Camp Lee, Va., arriving there last Thursday.

Saturday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Stukkle were Mr. and Mrs. G. Gritter and Mr, and Mrs. Ben Duthler of Grand Rapids.

Mr. and Mrs. Glen Clinton and Miss Clarice Clinton entertained with a steak dinner on Saturday evening for Charlotte R. Pitch, Ph. M. 8/c U. S. N., from Sampson, N. Y.

Graduation exercises will be held In the Congregational Church on Thursday evening for members of the 10th grade at Ada high school., Gloria Averill, Rose Fase, Monroe Nlles, Francis Hooker and Herman Stukkle, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Kulper and Mr. and Mrs. Willard Kulper spent Sunday 'evening In North Ada with Mr. and Mrs. John Kulper.

Mrs. Orvles Keliogg entertained with a dinner on Mother's Day and her guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Krum of MdCords, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. McCormlck and children and Mr. and Mrs. James McCormlck and P a t

Mrs. Orvies Kellogg attended a miscellaneous shower given at the home of Mrs. John Krum at Mo-Cords Saturday evening, honoring Miss Dorothy Lawyer, whose wed-ding will be an event in the near future.

The Misses Clarice Clinton, Carol Clinton, Mildred Souzer, Dorothy Morris, Pauline Jasperse and Nancy Whaley attended the Civic Theatre performance of "A Bell for Adano1

Saturday evening in Orand Rapids with Charlotte Fitch, Ph. M. 3/c. U. S. N., as guest of the group.

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kamp had as week-end guests, their daughter. Miss Gertrude Kamp of Ypsilantl, and her friends, MIjs Katherine Hayescamp and Miss Mable Stef-fens, also of Ypsllanti.

The benefit party to toe held to aid the project to establish a play-ground in Ada will be held ~t th~ Ada Kont County Oarage on Fridiy evening, May 18. All who are in-terested In the project are given a cordial invitation to attend.

Ada Locals

'Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fase of Lowell called on Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fase and Mr. and Mrs. MlleS Fase Sun-day afternoon.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday for Frank Hi Wlthey, who passed away at his home In Grand Rapids at the age of 86 years, Mr. Wlthey was a native of Ada but had lived In Grand RapMs for 80 years,

Mrs, Ida Morris entertained with a Mother'a Day dinner. Inviting the members of her family home for the occasion. Mr. and Mis, Glenn Chaffee were there from Orand Rapids and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Morris and Joanne.

Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Slager, Betty and Bob spent Mother's Day with Mr. and Mrs. Fred West at Lowell, and in the evening they visited Mr, and Mrs, Jake Slager, Others at ttoe Slager homo were Mr. and Mrs. Florls Slager and children of Grand Rapids, Mr. and Mrs. Oeorge Wler-enga and son of Lowell and Peter Slager and daughter Dena oi Cas-cade.

ALASKA NEWSLETS MRS. RAT LOCK

Word has been received from Ray Colvln, son of Mr. and Mrs, Herman Colvln, that he Is well and Is coming home. He has been a Ger-man prisoner since September, 1944.

Mrs. Gilbert Rich Is visiting her husband at Fort Knox, Ky.

Mrs, Mary Garvin of Grand Rap-Ids, daughter of a former pastor, will become tho torlde of Joseph Carljion of Ada, on June 30, a t the Alaska Baptist Church at 8 o'clock. A reception will follow the cere-mony.

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Prlddy and children spent &unday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Pnddy.

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lock spent Wednesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Pyard at Ada.

Mrs. Emma Mofflt returned home Sunday after spending part of the week In Alto with her daughter, Mrs. Fred Pattlson. Congrntula tlons to Mrs. Mofflt for being the oldest lady to attend the Methodist church In Alto on Sunday for which she received a beautiful plant.

Ed. ClauHsen and Paul gave Mra. Claussen a treat for Mother's Day by having Sunday dinner at the Hastings Hotel. Betty said she did-n't have to wash the dishes.

Mrs. Mattle Sherrington had the honor of being the oldest mother present at the Mother and Daughter banquet at the L O. O. P. hall In Caledonia last week Wednesday evening and was presented with a beautiful plant. Congratulations, Mattle.

A new bathroom Is being Install-ed In the Sh"vrlngton home.

Rev. and Mre. Adams will enter-tain the latter's parents and aunt. Mrs. Jennie Carlson, of Silvis, III for the coming two weeks.

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Drew and son Les of Gramd RapWs «pent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Henry Rich and family.

Earl Douglas Is much better at this writing. Callers were Mr, and Mrs. Harold Parrlsn and baby of South Orand Rapids and Mr. and Mrs, Oeorge Douglass were Sunday dinner guests.

T^rs. Grace Cole and Mr, and M m . Harry Kidder of Woodland visited Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Kidder Sunday, and Harry and wife also called on their mother, Mrs. Jennie Bunker.

Peak pressure for weapons Is now on. While some cutbacks have already occurred In soma products, due to changing war needs, produc-tion schedules are still climbing, regardless of what happens In Eu-rope, and will cllmto until June,

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Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Reed Cooper on the arrival of a lovely little daughter, .May 8, VE-Day, wt. 9^4 lbs. She will answer to the name of Marlln Kay.

Mrs. F. L. Curtis, accompanied by Mrs. Mackley, spent Friday in Grand Rapids.

Callers at the Cooper home the past week were Mr. and Mrs. Claud Ford of Caledonia and Mr, and Mrs. Frank Hulzlnga. Sunday call-ers were Mr. and Mrs. Sam Onan of Loweli, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lampln and daughter of Wyomjng Park, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Detzler and Mrs, Ray QLock and Mr, and Mrs, Roy Wilson of Orand Rapids.

Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Benjamin and sons of East Lansing cpent Moth-er's Day with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Flint Curtis.

Mr. and Mrs, Arthur Claveau are our new neighbors land owners of the Hunter filling I station. Mrs. Claveau Is a daughter of Mrs, Min-nie Cooley.

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Seeley and daughter Margie of US-16 near Wrlde's Comers were Friday eve-ning guests of the iHurd*.

Mr. and Mrs, E. Hurd served a Mother's Day dinner Sunday In honor of their sister, Mrs. Ray Lock and family.

WEST LOWELL M R S . M E I . Y I N C O U R T

Mrs. Will Mullen of Segwun, Ralph Mullen of New Hudson and Mr. and Mrs. Loyal Mullen of South Lowell were Sunday dinner guests of James iE, Green.

Twenty neighbors and friends of Mr. and Mrs. James Munror met at their home Thursday evening In honor of Mr. Munroe's birthday, A potluck supper was served and he was presemed with a lovely picture.

•James and Arthur Green re-ceived word that their sister, Mrs, Ellen Goodell, of Bay City waa seriously ill.

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Dennle of Lowell were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Green.

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Myckoviak of LIncon Lake avenue were Tues-day evening callenj of Mr. and Mrs. John Raker.

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Green spent Thursday with their daughter. Mrs. Seymo-r Dalstra and family in the Snow District

Mrs. Melvln Court attended ths

Perry Group of the Congregationa; church at the home of Mrs, Don Dickerson in Lowell Friday after-noon.

Mrs, Arthur Green spent Friday with her son, James and family on us-ie.

Mrs. Valma Dawson and children and Mrs. Walter Shaffer and chil-dren spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Tucker in South Bos-ton.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brooks of Lake Odessa were recent callers of Mr. and Mrs, Melvln Court.

Mrs. Pearl Baker and children of Ionia were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs, John Baker. Little Dickie will spend several days with his grandparents.

Mrs. Richard Court and two chl-dren of Decatur spent the week-end with Mr, and Mrs. Melvln Court and Mr, and Mrs. Ellis Rol-lins of South Lowell were callera Sunday afternoon.

McCORDS MATTERS M R S . R . T W I L L I A M S

Miss Irene Chappie returned to city after spending several daya with Mr. and Mra. Jim Ballard.

Mrs. John Postma is visiting her mother for a few days.

Mr- and Mrs. Ben Postma are the proud parents of a baby girl, Betty Jean, born Saturday at Blodgett hospital, weight, 7 lbs.

Erwln Hoag, who was home on a furlough, gave a nice speech at the McCords church Sunday night.

Mr. and Mrs, Ed Coats and rMV dren of Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. Ollle Oliver nd children of Mid-land visited over the week-end with Mr. and Mra, Ray Coata.

A. E. Wood celled on his slater, Mrs, Myrnia Haskins Sunday after-noon,

Mr. and Mrs. Myron Henry vis-ited Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Camp-bell at Plainwell Thursday and Fri-day.

Mrs. John Warner and son, Don were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Roark and mother Roxle Ellis Sunday. They also visited the Clark-Williams home Saturday night.

Mr. and Mra, O. H. Clark and daughter, Mrj. Elmer Llskey and son Dick were Mother's day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Clark.

No man lives without Jostling and toeing Jostled; in all ways he has to e'bow hluself through the world, giving and receiving offense.—Car-lyle.

THE OLD JUDGE SAYS...

GEORGE: " Yes, 1 certainly would like to hear why you call that an old fashioned idea. Judge."

OLD JUDGE: "Glad to tell you, George. Until recently, a person known as an al-coholic was generally treated as a social outcast* Little if anything was done to understand him or help him. But, during the past few years, medical research and study has developed that alcoholics are really sick people... that there is usually a deep-rooted physical, social or emotional reason behind thrt behavior. That's why today so

much is being done to help them by finding out and correcting the condition that leads them to excess,". GEORGE: "How many folks are there like that. Judge?" OLD JUDGE: "Well, according to scientific research, 95% of the people who drink, drink sensibly. 5% do ao unwisely, at timet. Included in that 5% is the small percentage of the sick peopl̂ I'm talking about" GEORGE: "That certainly gives me a clearer picture. It's the most sensible ap-proach I've ever heard on the subject"

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Mother- Daughter Got-to-Gether

After invocation by Mrs. William Timms, 60 mothers and daughters were seated at prettily decorated tables In the Methodist church din-ing room Wednesday evening. It was one of the highlights of the year and sponsored by the White Circle, Mrs. Harold Nye had de-signed ships for centerpieces which were filled with lilars. The dinner, planned by the menu committee was delicious, Adrian and Billle Sterzick proved able coffee serv-ers, Dinner over, president Mrs. V. L. Watta conducted the short meeting and welcomed our guesta and then lead In Jolly community singing with Mrs Jack Simpson at the piano. Mra. Wm, Falrchlld was program chairman and Introduced Mrs, Leonard Blossom, who gave an appropriate toast to the mothers and Mrs. E. L. Tlmpson reaponded with a toast to the daughters. Mrs. Jack Simpson, who formerly sang over WOOD when residing In Grand Rapids, rendered two solos beautifully, with Mrs. V. L. Watts as accompanist Some very intei-eating slides were shown by Mrs. Enoch Carlson. All declared it a most delightful evening.

Candlelight and VE-Day Service

The candlelight and VE-day serv-ice at the MeAodist church was at-tended by 135 Sunday evening. Junior Sterzick marched In carry-ing the American flag and Marie Wleland with a group of flags representing liberated countries. Two other groups of children car-ried American and Christian flags. The candlelight service ended when Mrs. Jack> Simpson sang "When the Lighta' Come On Again All Over the World." Seven victory girls gave a very pretty Bible drill. Miss Doris Sterzick was pianist Miss Irene Porrltt sang a very nice number. Rev. W, E. Timma read the boys names who are in aervlce, whom we all are Indebted to ao very much and atars are on the Honor Roll. All declared It was a very Impreaaive aervlce.

Alto Locals

Connie Smith, Lanora Watson, Virginia Parker, Connie DeWitt and Marilyn Clark attended a achool dance in Lowell Friday night,

Mr. and Mrs. Emerson polby and Peter of Battle Creek spent the week-end with their parents. Earl Colbya and the Henry Slaters,

John Young of Gaines and daugh-ter, Mrs. Harold Metismlck and son went to Detroit Friday BOO Sgt Arnold Young of Camp Kilmer, N, Y, who had a three-day peas.

Mr. and Mrs. John Behler and Mr, and Mrs. George Montague of Grand Raplos and Miss Yvonne Behler of M. S, C,. East Lansing were Sunday dinner guesta of Mr, and Mrs. V. L. Watts and Mrs. A F. Behler. Callers were Mr. and Mrs. Allen Behler of Lake Odeasa and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Behler of Grand Rapids,

Mra. Emma Kllpfer and Mrs. Ray Lacey were Mother's Day dinner guesta of Mr. and Mro. Emerson Stauffer.

Mr. and Mrs. George Yaeger of Grand Rapids and Charlie Drier were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Linton. Mra Leon Howk of Freeport called on Mr. and Mrs. John Linton Friday after-noon.

Our sympathy goes out to Mr. and Mrs, Ernest Richardson of Elm-dale at the loss of their son, Orley and Mr. and Mrs. Art Fisher, whose son, Burdette was killed tho same day, April 15, In Germany. These boys had been together In most activities, also sympathy to all other worried parents.

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bergy and Bruce and Mr. and Mrs, Walter Bergy, Don and Lois apent Mother's Day with Mrs. Elma Bergy in Cale-donia.

Owen Naah of Harria Creek was a Sunday dinner guest of Mr, and Mrs, Chaa Demlng. Sunday after-noon callera were Mr. and Mrs. John Jouama of Alaako,

Mrs. Emma Mofflt and Mrs. Fred Pattlson attended the Junior Horse Show at A, B, Johnson'a ranch Saturday afternoon, and alao called on Mrs. Fred Quiggle, who lives on farm adjoining the ranch. There were many beautiful horaea and the young riders displayed wonderful horsemanship of which Jeanne Bancroft was one. Bob Turner of Michigan, City, with his trained horse, which showed almost human Intelligence and held the crowd Hpellbound. Then two donkeys that could really buck caused much mer-riment This community appreci-ates the efforts of the Orand Rap-Ida Junior Horse Club to put on such a fine horse show and A. B. Johnson for the hospitality of rid-ing at his Spring Valley Ranch,

Mr. and Mrs. John Layer and Mrs, Ida Brown of Lowell and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dlntaman and chil-dren were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Dlntaman,

Mr. and Mrs. John Freyermuth and son Hubert of Grand Rapids called on Mr. and Mrs, Earl Colby Sunday. Hubert received his medi-cal discharge from the army where he has served at Fort Slocum, N. Y, for nearly three years.

Mrs. Elmer Dlntaman attended a shower honoring Mrs. Gerald Flnels, given by Mrs. Edward Kiel at the homo of Mrs. Howard Thur-tell in Lowell Monday night

Mr. and Mrs, Merle Rosenberg and Larry and June Sullivan spent Mother'a Day with Mr. and Mrs. John Sullivan In lonln. June spent from Friday UU Sm^ay with her aunt, Mrs. M. Rosenberg. June and Connie Smith attended the horse show with Mrs, PatMson Saturday,

Mother's Day guesb of Mr. and Mrs. L. Gophart were Mrs. Don Kendall and son Jerry of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Fisk Gephart and Gary and Judy of Lake Odessa, Mrs. David Meader and baby of Covert, and Mr. and Mrs. Don Flak and daughter Betty of Belding,

Mr. and Mrs. Ollnt Schwab and daughter, Mrs. Dick Falrchlld were Mother's day guesta of their son and brother, Mr. and Mra Floyd Schwab and son of Lansing.

Sunday evening callers of Mr, and Mra. Wm. Falrchlld were Mr. and Mrs. Lawton Cole and family of Snow district.

Cpl. and Mrs. Don Brannan and Mr. and Mra. Francla Wakefield and Mre. John Brannan had din-ner Mother's day at Lena Lou In honor of the latter.

Mr, and Mre, Ernest Rosenberg apent Mother's day with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Houghton and Suzanne In Ionia.

Mrs. Nellie Umpson spent Sat-urday evening with her old friend, Mre. Lucy Duell. Mre. Leonard Blossom was a 'Saturday evening caller.

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Alto Locals

Mrs, Josephine Foots was Mother's day guest of Mr. and Mra Bill Geldersma, oaat of Alto.

Mr. and Mrs. Rollle Rising and son-in-law and daughter, Chief Petty Officer and Iftrr Milton Parry of Keego Harbor were Sat-urday evening guests of Mrs. Ris-ing's sister, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Gephart. Petty Officer Parry la en-Joying a 30-day leave after having been in the European Theatre of war for 24 months.

Mr. and Mrs, Claud Lorlng came Sunday with a well-filled basket and Invited Mrs. Lucy Duell to cat dinner with them.

The beautiful bouquet of tulips on the table at church Sunday morning was placed there In the memory of Gerald Ellis by his former teacher, Mary Sinclair.

Mrs. Carrie Layer of Lowell call-ed on Arlle Draper Sunday.

Mrs. Ward Boulard and daughter, Isabel of Bowne Center called on Vera Watts Saturday and brought a large display of German flags and trophies, sent home by their son, Clark.

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Head-worth <and Mrs. Solomon and daughter of Grand Rapids were In Ann Arbor on business Saturday.

Pupils of the Lowe school enter-tained with a tea for their mothers Friday afternoon.

Mr. and Mra. Leo Bryant enter-tained Mother's day, guests being Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hunt, Mra. Edward Kiel and Mrs. Manard Hunt. Evening callors were Mr. and Mrs. John Kreba.

Mrs. Esther Krueger and Mrs. Frank Bunker spent Monday with her mother, Mrs. Stella Cress m Freeport

Mrs. Connie Duthler of Orand Rapids spent the week-end with her daughter, Georgia Ann Bunker at Frank Bunker's.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul O'Nell and family of Grand Rapids were Sun-day guesta of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Colby.

Mabel Watson Wood's Sunshine Sunday School class had a surprize birthday party on their teacher Saturday evening. Mabel received some lovely gifts and games and a lovely lunch made a very pleas-ant evening.

Mr. and Mrs. Lyndell Duell and children of Grand Rapids called on Sada Wilson Sunday and to-gether they called on Beulah Duell and Elizabeth Crabb In Lowell.

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Ald.Ich and David of Rockford spent Mother's day with Mra. Aldrlch and the Nyes,

Mr, and Mrs, Baall Hayward and Mr. and Mra Fred Dalstra were Sunday dinner gueata of Mr. and Mrs, Lew Warner In Hastings,

Mr. and Mrs. Claud Silcox have as their guest, Pfc. Frank Moll, who la spending a furlough in the states after being stationed the last three years at Fort Richardson, Alaska,

Mr. and Mrs. Baall Hayward at-tended the party given by the Southeast Kent Teacher's Club at Whitneyville Grange Hall Wednes-day evening. Mr. and Mrs. Elwyn Hayward of Hastings were their guekits.

Callera Friday and Saturday at Frank MacNaughton'a were Orin MacNaughton of Mulllken, Sid MacNaughton of Lake Odessa and daughters, Mrs. Kenneth Foster of Lansing and Mra. Lavern Kowalk and two aona of Grand Ledge,

Mr. and Mra. Claud Silcox and Frank Moll were lunch guesta Sat-urdal of Mr. and Mrs. Valda Chtt-erdon In Lowell.

Mr. and Mra Claud Silcox and Pfc, Frank M^ll spent Mother's day with the former's mother, Mrs. Delia Silcox and Mr. and Mra Carl Kelser and Doria in Reed City. They returned home Monday^ and called on Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cum-mlngs of Lansmg. who aro spend-ing this week at their cottage at Blue Lake.

Mr. and Mra Emerson Colby and PeUr of Battle Creek and Mr. and Mra Harvoy Slater and children of Bowne Center were dinner gueata Mother'a day of Mr. and Mra. Hen-ry Slater. Mra. Slater and Mra. Col-by called on Mrs. J. E. Llnd Sun-day morning.

Pfc. Frank Moll was a Monday night supper guest of Mr. aad Mra. Lawrence Headwortn.

Mother's Day guests: Owen Ellis' at John Jousma's and John Ver-durman's. . .Floyd Clark, wife and three children of Kalamazoo at Ed. Clark's. Grant Warners at Ted Scott's. ...Mr. and Mrs. Ken Lyon at his mother's Mre. Cahrles Lyon in Vicksburg. . .Mr. and Mre, Ver-nor Lynn and Mr. and Mra Frank Kline In Nashville at the former's mother, Mrs. Chas. Lynn.. .Mr. and Mre. Ray Linton and daughter at Mr. and Mra. J. W. Thalsr's.

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CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Rev. B. C. War land, Pastor

Sunday School a t 10:00 a. m. Preaching services at t l :00 a. m. N. Y. P. 8. at 7:00 p. m. Evangelistic service at 7:46 p. m. Midweek prayer meeting Wed-

nesday evening at 7:45.

ALTO METHODIST CHURCH Rev, Wm. E. Tlmnu, Minister Morning Worship at 9:45 o'clock. Sunday School at 10:45.

BOWNE CENTER METHODIST CHURCH

Rev. Wm. E. Timma, Minister Sunday School at 10:00 a. m. Morning Worship at 11 o'clock.

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL OH. Rev. N. G. Woon .

Church School—10:00 a. m. Worship and Sermon—11:00 a. m. The Peckham Group will meet

with Mrs. John Roth on Friday,

May 18, at 2:30 p. m. The Pilgrim Fellowship will meet

Sunday evening at 7:30 in ths par-ish house.

ADA CONGREGATIONAL CM. Norman G. Woon, Supply

Sunday School at 10:00 a. m. Worship and Sermo" at 7:30 p. m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LOWELL

Rev. Guy Dillon, Pastor 10:00 a. m.—Bible School, Classes

for everyone, 11:00 a. m.—Worship service. 6:15 p, m.—B, Y. P. U. 7:30 p. m.—Gospel Service. Our Junior' boys and girls are

now using the new classrooms, and appreciation has been voiced for the improvement.

FIRST METHODIST CHURCH C. E. Pollock, Minister

Sunday School at 10 o'clock. Morning service of worship at 11

o'clock. Choir rehearsal at 7:30 Thursday

evening at the church. The Martha Group will meet

with Mre. Harold Weekes Monday evening, May 21. The wives of service men are Invited as guests of the evening.

VERGENNES METHODIST OH. Sunday School at 10:45. Public worship at 10 o'clock, fol-

lowed by Sunday School at 10:48. Sunday, May 27, will be home-

coming day, Tho services will be held at 2:00 p. m, with Rev, E, H. Babbitt, D. D., preaching the ser-mon.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY Corner Washington and Kent Morning services at 11 o'clock

every Sunday, "Mortals and Immortals" will be

the subject of the lesson-sermon In a 11 Christian Science Churches throughout the world on Sunday, May 20.

The Golden Text Is Romans 8:5.

ALTON CHURCH (Undemoninational)

Alfred Anderson. Pastor Sunday School at 10:30 a. m.

"Get on the bus, come and enjoy

Sunday School with us. ' Young People's Meeting at 7:15

p. m.

Worehip service at 8:00 p. m. Topic, "Man Created in the Image and Likeness of God, Body, Soul and Spirit." (chart study),

SOUTHWEST BOWNE MRS. L. T. ANDERSON

Mrs. Katfherine Gougherty and daughters, Margaret and Mrs. Clyde Allen of Grand Rapids were Sunday guests last week of Mr. and Mra. George Howard and fam-ily.

Mr. and Mra. Leon Anderson were in Grand Rapida Thursday. They were supper guests of Mrs. Zetha Anderson and family and all were evening guests of Mr, and Mrs. Richard Houseman and son,

Mrs. Michael Sheehan spent over the week-end with Miss Helen Pitt-man In Detroit,

Mr. and Mrs, John Smith of Coopersvllle were Wednesday aft-ernoon callers at the Leon Anderson home. Friday evening guests wore

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Anderson and Joe Flynn.

Orlo Hostettler of HInes hospital, Chicago, spent over the week-end with his wife and son Stephen.

Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Wlersma of Grand Rapids were Tuesday evs-nlng dinner gueste of her sister, Mrs. John Troy and family.

Misses Dixie and Wanda Pace of Grand Rapids spent Mother's Day with their parents. Mr, end Mrs. Frank Pace.

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Wlerenga end family were Sunday evening call-ers of her sister, Mrs. Dorr Olldden and family.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles irilllary and family of Grand Replds were last Thursday efternoon guoiits of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Anderson.

Miss Margaret Anderson of Flint spent Mother's Day with her per-ents. Mr, end Mrs. Leon Anderson, end brother Claire,

Mr. and Mrs. Homer Duchou of Green Lake spent Sunday at ths Andrew Jousma home, Mrs, Duchou Is also visiting her daughter, Mrs. Jousma,

Read the Ledger want ads.

CARD OF THANKS

I wish to express my apprecia-tion to the Alto business men. White Circle and friends for candy, fruit, flowers and cards sent me during my illness. p2 Ray Linton.

CARD OF THANKS

I wish to express my thanks to my friends and relatives for the beautiful flowers and fruit end cards and other tosautlful gifts 1 received during my Illness In the hospital, p2 Mra Raymond Pitach,

Great minds have purpose, others have wishes, Littls minds are tamed and subdued by misronunes; out g r s a t minds riss above them — Washington Irving.

ABOUT THE 7 t h

starts THE r" WAR LOAN May 14. Americans, aa individuals, are taking on their biggest quota to date—7 billion dollars, 4 billions in E Bonds alone.

Yea may bo wondering, "Why this biggest of ali individual quotas nowl Haven't we al-ready reached the peak?"

A fair question—requiring a straight answer.

Th« Monty U Needed for War

The Battle of Japan has Just begun. It must be backed up, paid for, fought for by a free people, intent on sweeping the Pacific clear of fascist hate—forever.

With the war in the West our first and major concern, we have not yet been able to go all-out in the East. Bui neither has the Jap.

The war to crush Japan will be bigger, tougher, and longer than most Americans expect. The Allied Military Command has estimated that it will take years, not months.

The destruction of Japan's armies has not yet readK 1 the annual rate of norrial replace-ments—between 200,000 and 250,000 men a year. And the Jap, as our men in tho Pacific know, fights to the death.

Aa far aa Japan is concerned, the outer Empire —and the men who defend it—are expendables. The Jap will fight the Battle of Japan from inside the inner Empire, of which I wo Jima was an outpost. And Iwo Jima, according to Admiral Nimitr, was a pattern of the radstanco our forces may expect to meet in future offensives.

Now Tasks, Now Noods The single greatest obstacle to our crushing of Japan is distance. While in the Battle of Europe supply ships from our bases in England had only an overnight run to make, ships in the Pacific have long-reach round trips taking up to 6 months to make.

To crush Japan will tske time, heroic and back-breaking effort, overpowering equipment

Millions of fighting men—fireshly outfitted sod equipped—will have to be moved from

Europe) halfway around tho globo and supplied day-in, day-out by iiundreda of new ships now building.

More of everything will bo needed. More B-29,8. More tanks, half-tracks, jeeps, and trucks. Mora rockuts, mortars, airborne radar.

A whole new air force is in creation—huge new bombers dwarfing tho Superfortress—fast new jet-propelled combat planes, the P-80 or "Shoot-ing Star," coming off the lines by thousands.

These are just some of tho 101 ways in which your dollars are needed more than ever to bring America's might to its full strength—so that we may crush our foo tho faster, make an end of killing, and bring our men back home.

And Losf Wo Forgot The sick, wounded, and disabled will require medical attention and care.

Many millions of dollars will bo required for mustering-out pay and benefits voted by Congress to help our veterans get started again in civilian life.

That's tl»e least we can do in return for what they've done for us.

Winning tho Pooco There are other weighty reasons for supporting the 7th War Loan—reasons that take us from the present to the future.

By investing ia tho 7th War Loan, the pa-triotic American ia safeguarding his own'future, his country's future.

By putting every dollar over rock-bottom expenses into the purchase of War Bonds, he is delivering a body blow to wartime Inflation— thus putting a lid on the cost of living end maintaining intact the purchasing power of the dollar. At the same time, too, he is insuring the coun-try and himself against the catastrophe of a possible postwar deflation—with its depression, unemployment, misery, and heartache.

So save for your country—save for yourself. In helping your country, you are also helping yourself! Come peace, we'll all need money for education, replacements, retirement, new homes; a new start—and we'll need a lot of it. And there isn't a better or safer highroad to your goal than United States Saving Bonds.

o M a k i n g 2 = 3

This year there will bo only two War Loan Drives, not three. But in those two drives the Govemment will have to raise almost aa much money from individuals aa in tho threo drives last year. That means bigger extixi bonds in tho 7th. Because only by buying more can we mnlfa 2 take the place of 3.

The 26 million Americans who buy bonds on payroll savings are already off to a flying start! These patriotic men and women began their buying in April. And they will keep on buying extra bonds through May and June!

It's now up to the rest of us. It's our turn to swing in line. To raise the vast sum needed, every American will have to dig deeper into current income—dig deeper into cash reserves. Only by buying bigger extra bonds can we stretch 2 into 31 o

Let all Americana do their part—for their own sake, fcr their country's.

If you have an income—whether from work, land, or capital-you have a quota in the 7th War Loan. Find out what that quota is—nnd mnlro it!

f /ND YOUR QUOTA . . . AND MAKE fTI

IF YOUR AVERAGE INCOME

PER MONTH IS:

YOUR PERSONAL WAR BOND QUOTA ISi

(CASH VALUE)

MATURITY VALUE OF

7th WAR LOAN BONDS BOUGHT

$250 225-150 210-225 200-210

• 180-200 140-110 100-140

Undw $100

$117.50 150.00 131.25 112.30 93.75 75.00 37.50 18.75

$250 2 0 0 175 150 125 100 5 0 r.5

ALL OUT FOR THE MIGHTY 7th WAR LOAH

Sponsored on behalf of the 7th War Loan by the following business oonoerns of Lowell, Michigan.

Weavers Food Market M. N. Henry, Druggist The American Lino Inc. Lowell Beer Store Christiansen Drug Co.

Kiel's Greenhouses and Gift Shop Munroe's Food Market Pete's Place Frank's 6e-|1.00 Store Hartman's Drug Store Coons' Clothing Store Weekee' Dry Goods Store Lowell Cafe

L. W. Rutherford and Sons Paul Kellogg Vinegar Co.

McQueen Motor Co.

King Milling Co.

A. H. Stormzand, Central Garage Chrouch Radio Service

Cook Plumbing and Heating Superior Furniture Co.

Lowell Manufacturing Co.

Foreman Poultry Farm William Helm, Texaco Service

Lowell Lumber and Supply Co.

Lvwoii Graaiiw Co.

Price-Rite Hardware and Supply Hurry and V's Sweet Shop G. C. Kent Jeweler

W. A. Roth and Sons

Rlttenger Insurance Service Gee's Hardware

Blanding Dairy

E. A. Compagner, Lowell Creamery L. E. Johnson, Pontlac Sales

Forrest L, Buck, A 4 P Tea Co. Kellej's Phillip's 66 Service Station Weeks' Auto Parts

Vic's Auto Servioe, Victor Clemenz

Blue Mill Senice Station Cloverleaf Dairy, Don Simmons Arnold Falrchlld, Gas and Oil Oliver Farm Supply Store

Reynolds' Men's Wear Lewis Electric Co Lowell Welding Shop Percy J. Read & Sons Lowell Bakery

Staal's Lunch, W. Drier Leonard Studios

Smith Furniture Store

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Victiry Gardeners! We have a good stock of Fresh Garden Seeds

Vegetable Plants Fertilizers, Etc.

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i 1 Mrs. John O. Wlngeier ? I S j Mrs. Lena (Stauffer) Wlngeier, S 181, paased away Tuesday, May 8, a t S! the home of her daughter, Mrs. S | William Huffman In Saranaa, S i Mich. Born in Berne, Switzerland, ^ ! Tune 24,1864, she came to Ohio with ^ i her parents when fourteen years ^ old. ^ | In June 1882 she was united ^ j in marriage to John O. Wlngeier ^ ( in Rogersvllle, Ohio. They came to ; j Moseley, Mich., in April 1393, where / ' they lived on a farm for thlrty-• three years. Because of the 111 health

of Mr. Wlngeier they moved to Lowell in 1925. There she was preceded In deatn by the passing of Mr. Wlngeier on December 29, 1929. A son, Louis Wlngeier, passed away In January 1941.

Surviving are four sons, Robert, Augustus, John, of Lowell, Fred of Elkmont, Tenn.; six daughters, Mrs. Herbert Jakeway, Kalamazoo, Mrs. William Huffman, Saranac, Mrs. Lelghton Dresser, Detroit, Mrs. Harold Cummins, Mrs. Harvey Curtis, Grand Rapids, and Mrs. Rudolph Gilbert, Denver, Colo.; sixteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs, Helena Wlngeier, Lowell, and Mm. Pauline Fisher, Ohio; three broth-ers, Emlel Stauffer, Lowell, Dan Stauffer, Ohio, and Fred Stauffer, Texas.

Funeral services were held at the Alton church Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock with burial In the Alton cemetery.

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CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend our most heartfelt thanks to our relatives, many friends, and neighbors for the kind messages and flowers sent to Mrs. Wlngeier during her illness and for the sympathy given us up-on the loss of our dear mother. Those comforting thoughts will never be forgotten.

Mrs. Louis Wingeier Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wlngeier Mrs. Herbert Jakeway Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Wlnegler Mr. and Mrs. William Huffman Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cummins Mr, and Mrs. Lelghton Dresser Mr. and ^Irs. John Wlngeier Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Curtis Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wingeier Rev. and Mrs. Rudolph Gilbert

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MORE LOCAL NEWS

Mrs. Maude Jenks of Bostwick Lake was a Sunday guest of Mrs. Jennie Berry.

Mrs. Mattle Rulason resumed her duties at the telephone office Mon-day after a two months' Illness.

Mr. and Mrs. M. N. Henry were Mother's day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Myron Henry at McCorda

Dr. and Mrs. John R. Stryker and sons of Grand Rapids were callers at the L E. DeVries home Sunday.

Mrs. Harold Knight of Detroit came Wednesday to remain until Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Simpson.

Mr. and Mrs. Allen Rjhler of I-ake Odessa spent Sunday with Mrs. Behler's sister, Mrs. Carl Freyermuth and family.

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Dunn and family and Miss Margaret Dunn from near Lansing were Sunday guests of Mrs. Dunn's mother, Mrs. Rose Kiel.

Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Rush and Mrs. Mayme Smith, who have been spending the winter In Tulsa, Okla, returned to their home In Lowell last Friday.

Mrs. Emily Murray received word of the sarlous Illness of her son, Phllo Murray in Toledo, Ohio. Her daughter, Mra Agnes Watson will probably go to Toledo some day this week.

Mrs. Jennie Flynn of Bowne, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Elmer Ellis, for the past two weeks, returned to her home Wed-nesday and Mrs. Ellis returned with her for a few days.

Mr. and Mrs. Golden Greene of East 'Hampton, N, Y., were In Low-ell on business last week. Mrs. Greene Is remaining a part of this week. Their aunt, Miss Marllla Chapman, accompanied thsm to Grand Rapids, where she Is visiting friends.

Next Tuesday, May 22, will mark the 95th birthday anniversary of Mrs. Hattle Rouse, who In spite of dimming eye-sight Is able to get around remarkably well for her years. Congratulations and gmrt-Ings will be in order for this eatim-able lady.

Mrs. F. F. Coons, Mrs. Wm. Kere-kes, Mrs. W. W. Gumser, Mra. Frank MacTavlsh and Mrs. Maurice Sum-mers were among the Lowell mothers who received telegrams, cablagrains and flowers from their sons In the service as a Mother's Day remembrance.

Miss Effle Potter passed away May 10 at the Clark Memorial Home In Grand Rapids. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 12, with burial in Greenville. Miss Potter was a former resident of Lowell and was very active in the Methodist church. She will be re-memberied by many Lowell res-idents.

VE-day and Mother's day were appropriately observed S u n d a y morning. May 13, at the Congre-gational church. The service was In charge of the ladies of the church, Mrs. R. D. Hahn, Mrs. John Coe, Mrs. George Hale, Mrs. Roy-den Warner, Mrs. Eugene Carr, Mrs. D. H. Oatley and Mrs. E G. Schaefer participating In the 8*-v-Ice. Mra C. W. Elson of Grand Rapids gave a very inspiring ser-mon on "Faith, Hope and Love" and the Girls Choir, accompanied by Mrs. Harry Stauffer, furnished the music. It was an imprecsive service and the church was filled to capacity.

Formal award of a $150 scholar-ship to Wayne University, present-ed at the end of each semester to the outstanding member of the graduating class a t Denby high school, was made to William Mur-phy, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Murphy of Detroit recently. Young Murphy, who has already enrolled in Wayne, plans to take a course In chemical engineering. Ho will attend summer school and hopes to complete nearly three semester* of work before he passes hia 18th birthday In December and becomes subject to call for duty In the arm-ed forces. William began his ele-mentary school education in the Lowell schoola He is a grandson of Mrs. Mary Wingeier, his mother being the former Kathryn Win-geier.

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SOCIAL EVENTS

Bowne Fferm Bureau The Bowne Farm Bureau met

Thursday, May 10, at the home of Ralph and Ethel Raeslde. Games were played and lunch was served by Mrs. Raeslde. Bob and Helen Near of Caledonia were visitors.

Harry Cobb will be host at the next meeting, June 14, at Campau Lake. It will be a welner roaat Each person will please bring two red tokens.

Ethel Raeslde, Pub. Chairman.

News of Our Boys (continued from first page)

Mrs. John Baker received a tele-phone call ffom her son, Lyle, on Mother's Day. Tho call waa given by the Christian Service Center of Tacoma, Wash., to ten boys, Lyle being one of the ten. He has started In his medical training and says it is very Interesting,

• • • Tom Hall has been accepted for

the navy and is now at home await-ing his call.

• • it Mrs. Wesley Miller of Fallaafburg

received a Mother's Day telegram from her daughter, Sg t Elaine Miller, who is in Paris.

• • « Mrs. Bernard J. Kropf .has re-

ceived a copy of a letter of com-mendation from the commanding general of the Brooklyn Army Base to her husband, sergeant Kropf, and other personnel on the E. B. Alexander, U. S. army transport, for the excellent and sometimes superior manner in which they operated the transport in times of necessity. Bernard Is back at Pearl Harbor now on rest leave. He was at Iwo Jima and sent out teletype news reports all during the oper-ation.

* • * Memorial services honoring Lt.

Edward W. McDonald, were held Saturday, May 12, at the Masonic Temple In Grand Rapids. Edward or Ted, as he was known, was a graduate of Lowell high school, class of 1938, where ne was active In many high school affairs and was on the baseball and football teams. He had also attended school at Cascade and In East Grand Rap-Ids. Lt. McDonald was seriously wounded over Japan, March 17, 1945 and died March 25 in a hos-pital on Salpan.

The Spring meeting of the Kent County Association of the O. E. S. was held in Cedar Springs Monday afternoon and evening of this week. Those In attendance from Lowell were Mra. Edward Bennett, Mrs, L. E. Johnson, Mrs. Hattle Peckham, Mrs. Arnold Wlttenbach, Mrs. Geo. Story, Mrs. Lloyd Shultls, Mrs. How-ard White, Mrs. Wm. C. Hartman, Mrs. R. G. Jefferles, Mr. and Mrs. George DeGraw and Mr. and Mrs. Mert Sinclair. Mrs. Charles Snay of Farmlngton accompanied the Low-ell delegation.

The "Last Woman's Club," with only seven remaining members, held their annual dinner at The Cottage Monday evening at 7 o'clock with five attending.

Social Brevities

The Mapes Community Farm Bureau met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Schmidt, Friday eve-ning, May 11, all members being present except three.

The Book Review Club met at the home of Mrs. Byrne McMaihon Tuesday evening. Mrs. D. A Wln-geier reviewed "Syrian Yankee" by Salam Rlzk.

The Book Forum met Wednesday evening with Mrs. George Arehart. Mrs. Roger McMahon reviewed "You Can't Stop Living," by Fern Rives.

Mra Bernard Kropf entertained the members of the Ex Llbrls on Tuesday evening. "The Sign of the Ram" by Margaret Ferguson was reviewed by Mra Kenneth F. Wood, J r .

The American Legion Auxiliary will observe Poppy Day, May 28, 1945.

The Garden Lore Club will meet with Mrs. W. W. Gumser, Riverside Drive, Wednesday, May 28, at 2:80. Mrs, Harold Englehardt is chair-man of the program. Mrs, Votey of Ada, State chairman of Trails and Sanctuaries, will "be the speaker.— Reporter.

Peninsular Chapter, No. 66, O. E. S., Is having a reception and dinner honoring Garnet Wolfs Baker, Grand Organist; Gertrude N. Park-hurst and Katherine Leonard Howe, Past Grand Matrons of the Grand Chapter of Michigan O, E. fl., on Wednesday evening, May 23. Reser-vations must be made by May 19.

The Martha Group of t ly Metho-dist Church will meet Monday eve-ning, May 21, at the homo of Mrs. H. L. Weekes. The wives of our service men i r e especially Invited. The program will be In charge of Norton L. Avery.

The Peckham Group of the Con-gregational Church will meet Fri-day, May 18, a t 2:30 p. m., at the home of Mrs. John (Roth.

The Ssnior Farm Bureau of Ver-gennes expect to play euchre at their meeting next Friday evening. May 18.—-Mrs. W. Miller, Reporter.

4>H NEWS Wert Keene 4-H Club

The first meeting of the season of the West Keene 4-H Club was held at the home of Sam Patterson, the club's adviser.

Election of officers took .place and the following people were elect-ed: President, Leroy Stockholm; vice president, Carl Shores; sscre-icry anu treasurer, Pauline Kir-ch en; reporter, Maxine Klrchen. Calvin Pinkney waa named assist-ant leader and Mrs. Fuller is to assist the sewers.

The next meeting is to be May 23 at the Fuller h-roe. Meeting will be called to order at 7:30 sharp and anyone not there for roll call Is to be counted absent

"The club will meet every other Wednesday a t the different mem-bers homes.

—M Kirchen, Reporter.

Bowne Center livestock d u b

CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank all the friends,

neighbors, relatives, and the Lowell Mfg. Co. for their lovely flowers, cards and kind words to us at the passing of out mother and grand-mother. We also wish to especially thank t h e Christian Apostolic Church for their many kind deeds and words in the past and a t this time. I t is all very much appreci-ated.

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wingeier p2 and Kenneth.

Ration Calendar MEATS, FATS—Red stamps Y5,

Z5, and A2 through D2 good until June 2; E2, F2, H2, J2, good until June. 30. Stamps K2 through P2 good through July 31. Q2 through U2, good through August 31.

P R O C E S S E D FOODS—Bine stamps H2 through M2 good until June 2; N2 through S2 good until June 80. Stamps T2 through X2 good through July 31. Y2, Z2 and AI through CI, good through Aug-ust 31.

SUGAR—Stamp 35 good through June 2. Stamp 88, good for 5 lbs., valid May 1, must last 4 month* In-stead of three. Canning sugar has been reduced to 15 lbs. per person, based on need, with a maximum of 120 Iba per family for the season.

SHOES—Airplane stamps 1, 2 and 8 in book three, good indefinitely. Certificates for purchase of men's rubber boots and rubber work shoes good indefinitely. A new shoe stamp will become valid August 1, 1946.

KEraHHN FATS—Take to l tail meat dealers when a pound or more has been accumulated. Deal-ers will giro one red ration point and 2 cents for each half-pound of kitchen fa t turned in.

Lowell ration board office hours are f rom 9:00 to 4:30 dally, except Wednesdayc, 9:00 to 12:00.

IONIA POMONA GRANGE The May meeting of Ionia Po-

mona Grange will be entertained by Keene Grange on Saturday eve-ning, May 19. Following the bus-iness session, a memorial service will be given by the officers of the South Boston Grange. This will be Uic l a s t m e e t i n g of F u m a o a Uii l l l fall—Pomona Lecturer.

He is the happiest, be he king or peasant, who finds peace in his home.—Goethe.

ADDITIONAL ALTO NEWS

The fire department was rushefi to Chaa. Deming's Wednesday morning, where fire started from a chimney burning out and caused considerable damage, and some new roofing required.

COMING EVENTS

The American Legion Auxiliary will meet at the City (Hall on Mon-day, May 21, at 8:00 p. m.

Plant Beans From May 28 to Jone 12

From May 28 to June 12 is the safe period for planting beans, says

H. R. Pettigrove, research special-ist in farm crops a t Michigan State

college. Some farmers may try to "beat the gun" this year since spring came prematurely and much early plowing was done. He con-tends that such a temptation should be resisted, as too early planting generally reduces the yields.

I t is pointed out that moisture and temperature conditions are ofton favorable for growth when early planted beans are beginning to mature. The bean plants then send out new leaves, make buds and blossoms and try unsuccess-fullv to mature a second crop. Such growth conditions make the harvest very difficult.

Aa cool, moist weather often car-ries Into early June when spring opens as early as It did this year, early planted beans ' may ceaxe growing for long period* oi time. This reduces the vigor of the plants, thus cutting yields.

Most bean growers find it advan-tageous and economicaf to work their soli at intervals up to,plant-ing time in early June. This makes weed and grass conirol most effici-e n t

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Refrigeration Service

The cost of admlnlslerlng the new G. L BUI of Rights providing

aid to discharged veterans Is esti-

mated from $8,000,000,000 to $6,000,-000,000.

The Bowne Center 4-H Livestock club met April 30 at the Aid Hall Meeting was called to order by temporary chairman, Earl Pos-thumus. Seventeen members were enrolled. Earl Posthumus ano Wal-ter Wingeier are our leaders. Luther Sterzick, Herbert Clark and Ale* Wlngeier were appointed ad-J^ visors.

The follcwing officers were electr ed to serve for the year: President, Verda Johnson; vice president Dick Johnson; secretary. Dale Johnson; treasurer, Betty Johnson.

—Dale Johnson, Secretary.

JOB'S DAUGHTERS

On Monday, April 14, the Lowell Job's Daughters held their regular business meeting, one of the sub-jects discussed being a Mothers' and Daughters' banquet As it is impossible to put on a banquet, it was decided to have a potluck pic-nic on Sunday, June 10. This is Just a tentative date.

A letter was received Inviting the Lowell Job's Daughters to a special meeting In -the Grand Rapids Ma-sonic Temple on Saturday evening, May 28. A committee was appointed to provide transportation for the members who wish to attend.

Another letter was also read, in-viting the Lowell Job's Daughters to give a memorial service for the deceased members of Michigan Job's Daughters. I t is to be held in Grand Rapids on Saturday eve-ning, Ji»ne 9.

The picture of the Lowell Job's Daughters was taken as scheduled on Sunday, May 8. The Kruegers were able to be present

I t was voted that due to la'a Installation of officers we will hold our present officers over until nest December if a special dispensation can be ejeured.

The next business meeting will be Monday, May 28. I t is requested that all members be present as "this is the last scheduled meeting be-fore we diuband for the summer.

The Celestial Choir is now prac-ticing on Tuesdays at 4 p. m. wHh Miss Payne in the second grade room.—-Betty Hall, Reporter.

"I heard your kid brother bawl-ing last n ight"

"Yeh, and after four bawl* he got hie base—warmed."

N O T I C E We are opening a PUJMB1NO SHOP In Segwun, at the former l ioyd Deanie place, to be known as the

RODGERS IGOFF Plambiag and Heating Co. Dale Rodger* ft Harold GoCf

FREE ESTIMATIONS. Lowell Phone ?40-FT

You Pay No More For QUALITY FOOD

lo Confeniai Surroundings

Look! - Look! 12 New 9x12 Lineoleum Rugs 12 Kitchen Chairs Used 9x12 Rug Used 8^x15 Rug Used 8x10 Rug 5 Library Tables 3 Sewing Machines 6 Rockers Organ 10 China Cabinets

each $4.70 each $1.00

$12.75 $8.00 $9.75

choice at $7.00 $12.75 up $2.50 up

$15.00 your choice at $35.00

Also Used 3-piece Mohair Living Room Suite 3-pieee Bedroom Suite

NOTICE"—Wc Sell on Easy Terms

Smith's Furniture Store LoyeB, Mkh. 212 E. Main S t

Dorive more enjoymet* from dining out by aattag In our spacious private dining room, staffed oy polite help. Ton have your choice of many testy dtahe*, appetJilngly yrts pared and efflclentiy served. You'll enjoy good food a i ^ good company more in a

LOWELL CAFE GERTRUDE READ, Prop.

Lowell, Mich.

Mr. CrtMi It seem lb me this dairy gives us service

de - luxe. i they protect

us Mr Hilk to w t es pure and cnamy m put looks.

m m W • m

I W l L K must not be only rich and healthful in content—

it must be pure and sanitary in the very way i t is handled. You are sure of the utmost safely when you buy your fam-ily's milk here.

LOWELL CREAMERY K. A. COMPAGNER, Prop. LcweO. Mich.

FBI. AND SAT., MAY 1S-19

CARD OF THANKS

I wish to thank the many friends who have so kindly remembered me with flowers, fruits, greetings, let-ters, thoughtful messages and calls during my stay in the hospital and since returning home, all of whicb-is helping me to regain my health. p2 Sincerely, J. Mort Townsend.

CARD OF THANKS

I wish to thank my friends for the many cards received during my iii-ness, also for the fruit from the Good Will Club and the lovely plant from the O. E. S. I appreciated' them all very much. p2 Mra C. S . Bowen.

STRAND THEATER

Coming-May 27 and 28

"Thunderhead" SUNDAY AND MONDAY, MAY 8041

EXPLOSIVE ENTERTAINMENT!

TO HAVE**. HAVEM

Tnea, Wed., Ttara, May m i U