THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY Mr, and Mrs. P. Benjamin Johnson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday at the home of their son and daughter-in- law, Mr. and Mrs. Otis H. Johnson, of 4-Mile Rd. The couple greeted 150 guests, among them two wedding guests of 50 years ago—Miss Frieda Bailey of Grand Rapids and Orlo J. Dennis of Sand Lake. A linen tablecloth from Mrs. Johnson's hope chest was used on the buffet table, which was centered with a huge wedding cake. Numerous bouquets were placed about the rooms and the honored pair received an abundance of cards and letters besides many lovely gifts. Mrs. Wm. Grumm, Mrs. James Schiedel, Mrs. Darrell Down- ing, Mrs, Edward Johnson and Mrs. Donald Johnson assisted about the rooms. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson were married in Grand Rapids on March 8, 1909. She is the former Mabel Dennis of Lowell, and her grand- father, Rev. A. N. Hudson, at 94 years of age and a Wesleyan Meth- odist minister, performed the ceremony. The Johnsons have three sons, Donald of Grand Rapids, Oils of Comstock Pork and Edward of Cincinnati, Ohio, There are three grandsons. * The Johnsons have lived in the vicinity of Grand Rapids most of their married life, and though retired, Mr. Johnson is a safety guard for school children of the North Park school. L L.C. CLUBS UNITE FOR MARCH MEETING Members of the v Sparta Ladles Literary Club will act as hostesses when the Kent Cily and Casnovia — Literary -Ckibv join tb«m Jn Uw Sparta Civic Center for an evening meeting March 23 at eight o'clock. Mrs. Ivar Johnson, Sparta L.L.C. President will welcome Ihe guests. The program will open Willi I wo piano duels by Mrs. Frank Thomas and Mrs. E. J. Casey of Kent Cily. The speaker will be Mrs. Barbara Dolan of Greenville, who was chosen Mis. Michigan at state fin- als conducted by the Michigan Consolidated Gas Company last - year. The Casnovia Club will serve re- freshments and Ihe committee in charge will be Mrs. Otto Klenk, Mrs. Frank Thomas. Mrs. Rodney Bull, Mrs. Russell Morton, Mrs. Wm. Nyblad and Mrs. James Mat- hews. SPECIAL SERVICES At KENT CITY CHURCH Mr. and Mrs. Ktnmons The Curt Emmons family, which recently closed a "Spiritual Life Conference" at the First Methodist Church, Sparta, will conduct sim- ilar services at the Kent City Methodist Church, March 16-22, A cordial Invitation is extended to everyone to attend all, or a part ol these meetings. Wolverine 4-H Girls Are Tops Distinctive 4-If achievement brought worthwhile rewards for four more Michigan teenagers. Winners of 1958 state honors, the EII'IH wore Judged as all-around 4-H'ers and for superior project work In fronen foods, poultry, dress revue, and bcautlflcation of homo grounds. The 4-H work is under the direction of the Cooperallve Extension Hervlce, Michigan Blote University. UllUfl Sckacfar Su# Coqulfln# .Mirg«r*» Cowly J.rllrnn Sp«nc*r Frozen Foods Cluun|Hou Miss Lillian Hcimefer, JO, of Conkiin. was named winner In lite 4-H Frozen Foods program, and awarded a trip to the tional 4-H Club Congress in Chl- t-ar.o by Whirlpool Corporation. In seven years as a 4-H'or, Miss Bohaefer lias fror.en 1,6H2 quarts of food, much of It fruits and vegetables from the family Kar- don, Hhe bus given live demon- strations on different phases of home freezing. Miss Hchaefer is frozen foods project leader of the Peach Hldge 4-H Club, Hhe I" a Junior at Bparta High Bcliool, Poultry Producer Miss Bue Ooquigne, 17. of Hwarlz Creek, won the award In the 4-11 Poultry program. Hhe also received a trip to the na- tional congress. Klvon by Heors- Uoebuck Foundation. In ltf6B, bar fifth 4-H year. Miss Ooquigne began this project with 400 baby chicks, and at the end of that year, she received the Genesee County ij^hlevement award for poultry. Hhe liss since produced 3,OBO birds and 18.1 W dozen eggs, achieving state recognition In eRg production, demonstration, and judginf. ^ 4 . Miss Ooquigne is president and Junior leader of the Bouth Hwartz Creak Hummer 4-H Club and n member of Oenesee County Herv- lce Club. Drew Rrvuc Model Miss Marsaret Oonely. 17, of nrlublon, state winner In 4-H Dress ttevue, was awarded her imgMM trip by Blmpllcity I'at- Urn Company. There she modolod u semi- chemise eult of Copenhagen blue wool flannel, dtslgn'd with a belted back, roll collar, and slim skirt. With It she wore a black Breton sailor hat, and carried a black umbrella. This soven-year 4-H'er has won honom at the county dress re- vue three times, and was u dale- gate to 4-H (31 ub Wcok and the stote show the past two years. Hhe also has won the county grand championship in clothing. A Junior leader, she helps younger girls sew and prepare demonstrations. Hhe Is president of the Btltch & Chat. Do Dobbers 4-H Club. Landscaping Expert Winner of the 4-H Beoutlflca- tlon of Home Grounds award was Miss JorDynn Bpenoer, 17, of Van- dalla. who received a 19 Jewel wrist watch given by Mrs. Charles R. Walxreen. of Chicaso. This Coss County 4-H'«r Ini- tially became Interested In home grounds beautlflcatlon several years ago when her older sister enrolled In the 4-H landncaping project. During this last year she transplanted 11 roeebushes. re- arranged and enlarged flower beds, helpod build a now back porch and repair th« front one. Several old trees mid stumps were removed from the lawn, and the area was then fllied and graded. The Bpencer family has alrcmdy drawn plans for planting more shrubs, evergreens, and willow trees next spring, according to Jerllynn, who Is a seven-year member and psit president of tba White Temple 4-H Club. The Sentinel-Leader THE MOST WIDELY READ NEWSPAPER IN NORTHERN KENT COUNTY'S MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR FRUIT BELT Covering Ail of the Best News of Sparta, Kent City, Casnovia, and Ail Adjacent Rural Territory 1 8 7 6 - 1 9 5 9 83rd ANNIVERSARY YOUR GUIDE FOR BETTER LIVING VOLUME 82 — ESTABLISHED 1876 SPARTA, MICHIGAN WEDNESDAY. MARCH 11, 1959 NUMBER 10 40-Year Cards Presented To Legion Officers The Lekstrum-Burnett Ameri- can Legion Post No, 107 and the Ladies Auxiliary celebrated the 40th anniversary of the American Legion this month with a supper meeting Monday evening, March 9, honoring the past commanders of the local Legion post and past presidents of the ladies auxiliary. Many past officers and members of both organizations were in at- tendance, including several who are In their 40th year of member- ship. Among the honored guests were 5th District Commander and Mrs, A. Henry Forsetlund* 5th District Auxiliary President, Mrs. John Penning and Circuit Judge Fred Searl, all of Grand Rapids, William A, Young, officer-in- charge of the VA office in Grand Rapids' spoke briefly to the group concerning veterans affairs, Mr, Young is also a past commander of the Sparta post. Clifford J. Lonnee of Ravenna read the roll call of past commanders and Mrs. Don Van Houtum, Auxiliary Presi- dent, introduced auxiliary past presidents. Post Commander Carleton Bad- gerow, presented the following 40- year cards to George Q. Brace, Wilfred Cumings. Frank Giilelt, Willard Amldon, Russel W, For- wood, Vance Kent, Clifford J, Lon- nee, T, E, McFall was cited for 35 years membership. Carl E. B. Johnson, although not present at the dinner, was given a life mem- bership in the organization. Many awards were presented, with Past Commander Clarence Kutzli receiving a cap badge and Leonard Bazuin a past adjutant's pin. Badgerow presented the Achievement pin to Eugene Heugei for outstanding service given to the American Legion during the past year. Mrs. Van Houlum awarded a pin to last year's dining room chair- man, Mrs. Marion Denhof and pre- sented Mrs. Eugene Heugei a gift of appreciation from the auxiliary for service as last year's president. o News Briefs: The Sparta Newcomers Club will meet on Wednesday. Mnrch 18 at 8:00 p,m. in the Civic Center. Miss Thelma Russell will show slides of her recent trip to the World's Fair at Brusseiis. Belgium. Hostesses for the evening are Mrs. Marguerite Mulready, Mrs, Jack Lovell and Mrs. Ed Papke, » if * Mr, and Mrs. John Wesley Ev- erett announce the birth of a daughter on Wednesday, March 4. The newcomer was named Dorinda JoAnn and weighed G lbs., and 10 ozs. Mrs. Everett is the former Ardlth Wooden, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Jyjyd Wooden. » • • A Neighborhood Committee meet- ing of ail Girl Scout and Brownie leaders will be held on Thursday evening, March 19, at 7:30 at the home of Mrs. Richard Slegel on Long Lake Drive, Each troop is requested To have an adult repre- sentative present at this meeting. « « * Mrs. Margaret Klenk has re- turned to her home on Loomis Street, where she is convalescing from an extended slay at Butter- worth Hospital, e « e The Future Nurses club of Spar- ta High School toured Blodgett Hospital and the.nurses' lodge re- cently, * * « Three days' vacation are due Sparta students this month. Coun- ty teachers meet March 18 and Easter vacation days are March 27 and March 30. - •" ' -o ENGAGED WINS INVESTORS DIVERSIFIED SERVICES AWARD Mr. Vaughon Marshall L, Vaughan of Sparta, zone manager for Investors Diver- sified Services, Inc., 64 year old in- vestment management corporation, has received national recognition from the Company for record sales during November 1958 of the face- amount investment certificates and mutual fund shares issued by its subsidiaries and affiliates, Joseph M. Fitzsimmons, IDS president, announced. In addition to an award for sales achievement, Vaughan won mem- bership in the President's Club, an annual honor roll of the Company'; leading sales representatives. He competed with more than 2,900 IDS sales representatives who ser- vice more than 900,000 customer accounts throughout /he United States and in Hawaii, Don Breck- enrldge, divisional sales manager, said, (Casey Photo) SHERIFF PIGORSH TALKS TO F.F.A. GROUP Sheriff Arnold Plgorsh was guest speaker at a recent Kent City FFA meeting. Bob Wyiie. president of the local chapter is laying plans for the Annual FFA banquet which will be held in the gym on April 3, 1959. Wayne Dennis, chairman of the supervised farming committee, has announced a plan for helping FFA hoys gel started in swine for a farming program. Milton Surdam is arranging for some local boys to have some basketball games. If they look good they are going to take on Sparta FFA a" little later. Waller Weston, chairman of the Earnings and Savings committee, is planning a big auction sale later in the spring. Watch this paper for announcements. Walt is also planning a soil testing campaign, along with Lyman Clark of the local Farm Bureau. Any farmer in this community may have soil tested. Just call high school. OR- 8-5211 or Mr. Clark at the Kent Cily Farm Bureau, Ag, 1 class is now studying selec- tion of livestock and some are pre- paring to enter State FFA contest May. 1959 at Michigan State Uni- versity. Don't forget Adult farmer class next week in the Ag. room at Kent City High School, Lole Mr. and Mrs. Bernard R, Hessel, Sparta, announge the engagement of their daughter, Lois, to Vernon J, Wenkheimer of Syracuse, New York. Mr, Wenkheimer is the ton of Mr. Frank Wenkheimer and the late Mrs, Wenkheimer of Vcrsutlies, Minsouil. Mist Hessel Is a senior at Henry Ford School of Nursing, Detroit. Mr, Wenkheimer Is an Engineer-Writer for General Elec- tric. A late fall wedding Is being planned. (Casey Photo) ®eatl)a EVENSON Hermiu L. Evenson, 73. of Rt. 2, Sparta, died at her home Wednesday, March 11. fol- lowing a long illness. She was bcrr. O M ^ ' r 2. 1885 in Minnesota and married Claude Ev- enson in 1932, Mrs. Evenson was a member of the Grand Rapids Grace Assembly Church, Surviving besides her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Theo. (Hennia) Gold of Grand Rapids and Mrs. Wilmer (Dorothy) Gray •if Fori tana, California: five grand- children and sevan great-grand- chlldren. 'Funeral services will be Friday at i!:00 p.m. at the Hessel Funeral Home, Rev, Bert A, Baker offici- ating. Interment will be In Rose- dale Memorial Park. -o HAM •tll 'FCIt The Young Women's Mission Circle of Conklin Reformed church will hold their annual ham supp'T on Thursday. March 19. starling at 6:00 p.m. at the church. Every- one welcome. MAKRJKD Wedding vows were spoken Mon- day afternoon in Grand Rapids, uniting in marrirge Miss Evelyn Carpenter, daughter of Mr, and Mrs, Chester Carpenter and Jo- seph Moorhouse. son of Mr, and Mrs, Eugene Moorhouse of Macon, Geor gla. 'I 'he bridal couple left Tuesday for Winter Haven, Flori- da, where they will make their permanent home. The address is 114 H Avs. x —————o~ •— NINCRKK THANKH 1 wish to thank all the organ- ixations. relatives and friends who sent flowers, fruit and cards while I was In the hospital and later at home. 1 also greatly appreciated your calls Guy W, R Curtlss CASNOVIA TOPS LIST OF MONDAY'S ELECTION RESULTS Casnovia voters turned out a little better than Sparta and Kent Cfty in casting votes for their vil- lage officers. With a total vote of 54. the following officers were elected: President, Randall Clark; clerk, Stanley Morton; treasurer, Carl Loomis: trustees, Emerson Gillmer, Michael Petruska, Ray- mond Shaw; assessor, Chas. Gard- ner. Both Clark and Gardner ran on slips, which probably accounts fouthe larger vote. *• icre were 37 votes cast ih Kent City with all incumbents elected as follows: E, J. Casey, president; Frank Thomas, clerk; Harvey Stt-bblns, Jr., treasurer; trustees, Dr. Donald Grlswold, E. Morten- sen, Sam Pant; assessor H. Suur. Sparta came in third in the election count with 34 votes cast for village officers, with Roy C. Burgett getting all the votes cast during the day. Other officers re- ceiving from 30 to 32 votes includ- ed: D, J, Johnson, president; Tina Johnson, treasurer; trustees, Harry Carlson, Merrill Colby and Elmer Jaeschke, The Sentinel-Leader had previously predicted a total vote of, Jii in the Sparta election, miss- ing it by one vote. o———— P-T.L. MEETS Tf DISCUSS PRE- fHOOL-CHILDREN ,The regular meeting of the PTL w. f hold In the school basement xecently with a very good atten- dance. Mr. Stoppenhagen opened the meeting with group singing of a hymn and the reading of a Paalm, Mrs, Leona White, presented the educational topic for the evening, entitled "Discipline of the Pre- Si hool Child," The business meeting was open- ed by ths president, Mr. Richard Peters. Mrs. Beatrice Reister was pppointed temporary secretary in the absence of Mrs. Reathal Mont- gomery. Mrs. Janice Porter read the treasurer's report. Committee c:i the Fellowship dinner reported net proceeds of $135.00, which was d'-aignated to the Library Fund. J^Trs. Charles Schalk reported on the progress of plans for the Oper- etta "Tumblina" which the school children plan to present in May. The next regular meeting will be held April 10 in the form of a Hobby and Talent show. Children will exhibit their hobbies. The Talent Show will consist of musi- cal numbers on the piano, piano accordion, and various other musi- cal instruments; acts; pantomlnes; and maybe a few surprises. The business meeting will be held dur- ing the showing of a movie for the children. Social Hour and a carry-in lunch of sandwiches, cake and Jelio, Committee In charge will be: Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Reister, Rev. and Mrs. Riess, Mr. and Mrs. George Lutz, Mr. and Mrs. Adelbert Krey, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Preston and Mr. and Mrs, John Wyman. Mr. A. Stoppenhagen reported that they were having many chil- dren absent due to illness. He also reported on the state of the Hot Lunch finances. The meeting was adjourned and the following committee served the lunch: Mr. and Mrs. Marlln Sher- idan, Mr, and Mrs. John Bakes, Mr, and Mrs, Alfred Wiltenberg and Mr. and Mrs, Melvin Lach- mann, o | HOBO BREAKFAST SPONSORED BY CHURCH GROUP Members of the Martha-Esther circle were called for by appointed drivers and they all arrived at the Ladies Lounge in the church. There were 29 ladies and six pre- school children preipnt. Mrs, Cor- alie Millar, hostess, read the open- ing devotion. The meeting was culled to order b> the present, Mrs. Kay LftOh- mann, Mrs. Betty Stevens read the minutes of the last meeting. She also gave the Treasurer's re- port. Hobo prl-es were awarded to Mrs. Norva Durst and Mrs. Noreen Beuschel. They each received a pretty hand crocheted dolly. Dates on which our group will serve at the Ravenna Livestock Sales are April 27 and November 2, Com- mittee appointed to serve on April 27 are Betty Stevens, chairman; Mrs. Edith VanderLaun, co-chair- man; Mrs. Esther Kober and Mrs, Maxine Spink as helpers. Mrs Vivian Fabling, president of the Guild, told of plans for mem- Iwrs of the Guild to be on WOOD- TV on Tuesday morning. April 21 at 10:00. Mrs. Kay Lachmann presented a plea from Camp Concordia lor do nations of stamp books to be used for a coffee urn for the camp. Anyone desiring to donate stamps should give them to Mrs. Kay Lachman, Mrs. Beatrice Reister asked for volunteer help to sort stamps to be sent in for "Stamps for Missions," Several ladies will help, Mrs. Florence Lllllbrldge and Mrs. Janice Porter will be hostess- jes for the April meeting. —CASEY STUDIO PHOTO y . S r - J J a Ml liiimngiiiiie. SmM FIVE WILL ATTEND WOLVERINE BOYS' STATE Shown above left to right: Douglas Lee, Barney Herron, ^ Larry DeVos, Dennis Bromley, David Mutchler, Pete Welters, Clifford Couturier, John Nieboer and Gale Erbes. Couturier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Couturier, is sponsored by the Sparta Knights of Columbus; Nieboer, son of Mr. and Mrs, John Nieboer, is sponsored by Sparta Lions; the American Legion is sponsoring Lee, son of Mr. and Mrs, J. Robert Lee, Bromley, son of Dr. and Mrs. Chua, Bromley, and Welters, son of Mr, and Mrs. LaVem Wo'ters. The alternatea selected include Mutchler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Mutchler; Erbes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon- ard Erbes; lierron, son of Mr. and Mro. Bobert Herron and DeVos, son of Mr. und Mm. Clarence DoVos, and Willbun J. Plank, son of Mr. and Mrs. William II. Plank, now serving as a Page in the State Senate. Dad-Daughter Supper March 17 Girls from the kindergarten through high school will be guests of their fathers at a Dad and Daughter supper meeting of the Sparta Parent-Teacher Association on St. Patrick's Day. Tuesday, March 17, at 6:30 p.m. in the High School gymnasium. Mrs. Jean Reges of Grand Rap- ids, an accomplished puppeteer, will present an entertaining pro- gram of interest t6 girls of all ages, Ralph Barnum will present the toast to the daughters and his daughter, Marcia.will return the toast to the fathers. Adrian DeVoogd is chairman of the program,' assisted by Hospi- tality chairman, Mrs. Lowell Tel- der. Dining Room Chairman, Mrs. J. Robert Lee; Decorating Chair- men, Mrs. Leon Strait and Mrs. Herbert Waite and Music Chair- man, Mrs. Chester Campbell, John Elve will play dinner music and William McFarland, Grand Rap- ids music teacher, with his pupil, Robert Roon, will entertain with a French Horn duet. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR MRS. ANTOR Mrs, Alitor Mrs, William (Josephine) Alitor of 8-Mlie Road, was 91 years old Wednesday. March 11, Born in Germany, Josephine Rothenthaler received word from a former neighbor to come to Alpine, and arrived here all alone when 20 >.-urs old. She lived with her friend, then met and married Wil- liam Antor in Holy Trinity church in 1894, Mr, Antor passed away in 1923, There are five children, Mrs. Edward (Iva) Cordes of Har- vard. Mich., Mrs. J. W. (Teresa) Brechtlng of Beldlng, the Misses Anna and Elizabeth of Grand Rap- Ids, and Frank of 8-Mile Rd,; 7 grandchildren and 20 great-grand- children. Mrs. Antor has lived In the same farm 'home she entered as a bride. She does her own housework, tends a garden and lias a great love for flowers She also has a keen mind and a remarkable memory. IN In- terested In community affairs and enjoys reading the newspapers. The children and their families will gatly-r at her home on Sunday, the 15tn to celebrate her birth- day. o MKKTINO The Sparta Home Extension group will meet with Mrs. Wilbur Reister on Fridoy evening. March 13. An interesllng lesson is planned. CASNOVIA YOUTH PLAN EASTER TRIP TO NEW YORK On Easter SunCay. five young people from the Casnovia Metho- dist Youth Fellowship will leave for New York City. They will meet other Methodist Youth foom the state of Michigan at the St. John's Methodist Church and trav- el by bus to New York City, Their trip includes several visits to the United Nations, visiting St. Pat- rick's Cathedral. Riverside Church Cathedral of St. John the Divine, Trinity Church (Methodist), the Stock Exchange, a trip around Manhattan Island. Greenwich Vil- lage, Radio City, a televislpn show, Chinatown. Metropolitan Museum, of Art, American Museum of Na- tural History, Hayden Planetarium, and many other places of interest. The youth who are going, are, Michael Humphreys, president of the M.Y.F,, Alden Loomis, Donald Loomis, Annett Hersey and Mary House. Mrs, Burnett Hersey, coun- selor of the M.Y.F., will also ac- eompany the youth. In order to help with the expenses of this trip, and other activities, the youth will sponsor a chili supper on March 20th, 5:30 to 7:30. Past activities of the youth have included bowling parties and to- bogganing parties, attending a Ro- man Catholic Mass, a Lenten Sac- rificial meal, and worship and dis- cussion meetings. Future activi- ties include a parents' night, birth- day evening, a week-end trip to Chicago (including ail the youth) and several outdoor meetings. HT, PATRICK'S PARTY The Myers Parents' Club is hav- ing an all^ames card party Sat- urday evening, March 14. at 8:00 o'clock, at the school, A 50c charge per person will l)e asked and prizes will be given. Come along for an evening of fun. 0 Michigan beef feeders can expect prices on staughter cattle to work moderately lower into early spring, according to farm economists at Michigan State University. GAMES PABTV Harmony Chapter of Eastern Star is having a card and games party at the Masonic Temple, Frl- j day evening, March 13. at 8 o'clock. All types of cards will be played and other games also. There will be table and door prizes, refresh- ments and a donation of 50c a per- son Is asked. Everyone Is Invited. -o BAKED GOODS SALE The Buck School Mothers' Club will sell home made baked goods on Saturday morning, Mftrch 14, at Johnson's Hardware in Sparta, Come early for a variety of delica- cies have been promised by the ladies. v • o— WEI) 50 YEARS Mr, and Mrs. Albert Moore of Bailey will celebrate their Gold- en Wedding annlver^rry on Sun- day, March 15, with an open house, Mr. and Mrs. Moore will receive guests nt their home from 2:00 to 5:00 o'clock. They ask that .gifts be omitted. SUNRISE SERVICES The First Methodist Church of Kent City will hold an Easter Sun- rise service at 7 o'clock, with spe- cial music by Mr. Claude Brown of Sand Lake. An Easter break- fast will follow, beginning at 7:30, Everyone welcome. Please make reservations before March 13 by calling the following numbers: OR 8-4921. OR 8-2071 or OR 8-2111, 3-18 34th Year —Caroi Holmes Kurtx— • -O—\——— Preparing soli and planting corn in a single operation saves about 113 to |0 per acre over more con- i ventlonal methods. Indicates re- search by ugrlcultural engineers at ! Michigan State University. One woman remarked that she hoped in her inter years she would be a sweet old lady. However, this can only be true if you were a nice little glrh an Interesting young person and a well adjusted adult. Otherwise one is HKely to develop into a disagreeable old woman. Reading the Arthur Murray story and interested in the statement that one of the most popular danc- ing schools la in St. Petersburg, Florida, where pupils range from the age of sixty through eighty. • • • A woman from Sacramento, Cal- ifornia, writes that she "can't wait to be an old lady," Wonder how old she is. and although she writes •there is such Joy at every age, imagine she is in for a few sur- prise! as sin- approaches "old age." • • • Phil Brodstrum remarks, "How come we didn't make Carol's col- umn (his week?" Word from the Bradstruins in Florida comes that they walk every evening along the beach by the ocean, which is about a block from their apartment. "It is wonderful sit ling out in the sun. They are mowing lawns here." • * • Planning a few days in Battle Creek. The sanitarium has been renamed the Battle Creek Health Center, after 93 years with the original name. * * « Notice tiiat Shirley Forwood. who now lives in Chicago, will sing dally at the Home Show this week, • » • I Beiieye it or not, but the calen- dar says that Spring is only ten days away! * * * Reading an old scrap book which tells about 1810, which was called a >• ur without a summer, .hmuary and February were mild, March was very cold, witli April growing colder ending with snow. Ice and winter cold. In May ice formed, buds and flowers were frozen, corn was killed. Frost. Ice and snow came in June, and almost every- thing green was killed, fruit wan nearly ail destroyed. Snow fell to the depth of three Inches in the east. In July there was frost and ler. with the same In August. Sep- tember was cold, with frost and lee. October liad frost and ice, November was cold with snow for sleighing, but December was com- fortable, H