Local Shower Honors Miss Koikas at Family Event
A lavish bridal shower for Miss Jennie Koikas was hosted at the Abrahamson home, with pink lavender and white decor, crystal candles, and a tea service. Guests included Miss Nancy Mueller, Miss Lorraine Fish, Miss Ven Hadiars, and many Koikas and Abrahamson family members, who awarded prizes and shared refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonnie Koikas
Calvin Tillman
Donald Abraramse
Jack Gelavi
Tom i
Abdranameen
West i
Theodaere Koikas
Eugene Schohl
Benjamin F. Gregory
Nancy Mueller
Lansing
Lorraine Fish
Grand Rapids
Ven Hadiars
Hart
Mesdames Schohl
Gregory
Theodore Koikas
Peter Koikas
James Angelakos
Louis Abrahamson
John Cmetrek
George Abrahamson
Grace Appleton
Henry Agens Jr
Jack Erndteman
Charles Herbert
W. L
Miss Johanna Dahn Wed in Lapeer Michigan
Miss Johanna M Dahn of Pontiac married Herbert C Schettler of Royal Oak in a May 24 ceremony at First Presbyterian Church Lapeer. Rev Dinshel officiated. A wedding supper followed at the Minford home. Mrs Schettler works at Pontiac State Hospital. he at Detroit Arsenal. They plan to live in Pontiac after a northern Michigan trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dahn
North Delta Street
Johanna M. Dahn
Pontiac
Herbert C. Schettjer
Royal Oak
First Presbyerian Church
Lapeer
Benjamin Minford
Scheittler
Pontiac State Hospital
Schettler
Detroit
Miss Alice Benson Honored at Shower
Miss Alice Benson bride to be of Fred Johnston was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower by Miss Ethel Peterson and Mrs. Robert Hull at 802 East Melendy Street. Flea prizes went to Mrs. Ted Gadziemski and Mrs. Wilbur Bentz with Benson as a guest of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Benson
Fred Johnston
Ethel Peterson
Robert Hull
Peterson
East Melendy Street
Ted Gadziemski
Wilbur Bentz
Benson Low
Tay McGrane
Muskegon
Gerald Jankowski
Harold Case
Derral van Loon
Frank Johnston
Frank Peterson
Edward McGuire
Patricia Dove
Marilyn Benson
Evelyn Lesarge
Hull
This and That from History by Agnes E MacLaren
This column notes June 7 1900 Ludington Record items about mounted polio introduced in Ludington and a new Andrae bicycle from Hans Faths wheel shop. It mentions Chief of Police Anderson and J Jordan as caretaker at Hemilin lake resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludington
Andrae
Hans Fath
Sturar
Anderson
W.G. Hudson
Hemilin Lake Resort
J. Jordon
Hastins J Family
Jordon
St Stanislaus School Picnic At Ludington State Park
One hundred fifty attended the St Stanislaus school picnic at Ludington State Park on Monday. Children hiked trails and a luncheon was served at noon. In the afternoon the pupils enjoyed soft drinks ice cream caramel suckers and other confections donated by St Stanislaus Parent-Teacher Association. Mrs Raymond Roda led as general chairman with Elmer Rummer Charles Bryant Carl Graber Frank Japrocki and Walter Jabrocki assisting. Committee members and other parents plus Very Rev Fr Boniface G Winowiecki and the Federan sisters joined the outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stanislaus’ School
Ludington State Park
Shelter House
St. Stanislaus
Parent-Teacher Association
Raymond Roda
Mesdames
Elmer Rummer
Charles Bryant
Carl Graber
Frank Japrocki
Walter Jabrocki
Boniface G. Winowiecki
Federan Sisters
Brownie Day Camp Director Named
Mrs William McAdam of Manistee will direct a four day Brownie Day camp July 15 to 18 at Ludington State Park picnic area shelter. She will be assisted by Brownie leaders and council members with Senior Scouts as program aides. Details on exams and transportation to camp to come. Registrations close July 7 at Tot Teen shop and via Brownie leaders. Only registered Brownies may attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McAdam
Manistee
Ludington
West Ludington Avenue
Arbeiter Society Holds Meeting at East Foster Street
Arbeiter Society met at 107 East Foster Street with Mrs Edwin Wright absent as president. Mrs John Laird led a brief business session. Three pinochle tables awarded prizes to Mrs John Gavan first, Mrs Fred Tebo second, and Mrs William Olmstead tied for third with Mrs Warderer. Traveling prize went to Mrs William Hansen. Next meeting set for 2 p.m. Wednesday June 11 at 1002 North Bath Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arbester Society
Ard Wanderer
East Foster Street
Edwin Wright
John Laird
John Gavan
Fred Tebo
Willam Olmstead
Warderer
William Hansen
Lloyd Farrington
North
Bath Avenue
Young People Elect Officers for Nazarene Society
The Nazarene 12 People’s Society elected officers with Frederick Ma named as president and Carolyn Gibson as vice president. Marilyn Gibson and other officers were also chosen. The report notes nurses escorted by males and a pouch carried in the body context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Nazarene 12 People'’s Society
Acec
Frederick Ma
Frenen
Carolyn Gibson
Marilyn Gibson
Bea
William Blackburn Home Bids Sought on Fris Road Property
Bids wanted on the William Blackburn residence comprising two and 30-100 acres. The modern house sits as the third on the south side of Fris Road after leaving US-10. Bids open June 10, 1952. Authority reserved to reject any or all bids. Send bids to E. A. Miller 361 EF Filer Street or call 1669.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Blackburn
Fris Road
Us-10
E. A. Miller
Filer Street
Sutton Pupils Visit Museum in Mason County Heritage Tour
Pupils from Sutton School toured the Mason County Historical Society Museum on Thursday afternoon May 29 guided by teacher Evelyn Dostal and several mothers. The museum seeks more early Ludington teacher photographs for its displays as a program featuring H C Allison of Baldwin and a Mason county Indian relics exhibit is planned for Friday at 8 p.m. The society invites attendance and invites new memberships as the new fiscal year begins June 6. museum hours are 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays and by appointment with Mrs. Guy W Hawley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose D. Hawley
Sutton School
Mason County Historical Society Museum
Evelyn Dostal
Fred Parsons
Parker Kirkbride
Dorothy Collins
N. Peter Christensen
Edmund Ruschkewicz
Harold Voss
Mason County Historical Society
H. C. Allison
Baldwin
Mason County
Guy W. Hawley
Mrs Genes Honored at Shower at Hansen's Dining Room
Mrs. Robert Genia Jr. was feted at a Monday shower hosted by Hansen's dining room with Mesdames Richard zewicki Bruce Gebott Tellus Fugere Arthur Hansen and William Anderson. The event featured a buffet and a cradle accented display as guests presented a collective gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Genia Jr
Hansen
Mesdames Richardzewicki
Bruce Gebott
Tellus Fugere
Arthur Hansen
William Anderson
Genia
Mesdames Bennie Waterman
Odell C. Berg
Alex Berg
Daniel Jagnecki
Herbert Miller
James
In gathering at Trinity Church for church addition
An ingathering at 7:45 p m Thursday at Trinity Evangelical Free church will show a sound motion picture All That I Have. Refreshments follow. Foundation for the addition is to be completed this week. Laying of blocks began Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Evangelical Free Church
Trinity Church
Two Degrees Conferred by Ludington Royal Arch Masons
Officers of Ludington chapter No. 92 conferred the Past Master and Most Excellent degrees on Warren Abrahamson Harry Hallett and T Nate Smith at a special meeting in the Masonic temple. Walter Nallanger of Jackson Park chapter No. 222 Chicago attended as a visitor. High Priest Charles Doty announced the Royal Arch degree will be conferred at 8 p m Monday June 9 at the Masonic temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludington
Royal Arch
Warren Abrahamson
Harry Hallett
T. Nate Smith
Masonic Temple
Walter Nallanger
Jackson Park
Chicago
Charles Doty
Hospital Admits and Discharges List Local Residents
Several residents are admitted or discharged this week. Max Mortenson and Chris Brown were admitted Monday. Eugene Smith and Mrs. Gordon Powers entered Sunday, while Miss Lucy Cable was released Monday. Mrs. Edith Blackmer returned home Monday. Dennis Schultz appears in the list with address 606 Sixth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Mortenson
Ludington Avenue
Chris Brown
North William Street
Eugene Smith
North Harrison Street
Gordon Powers
Custer
Arno Eschels
Freesoil
Richard McLain
North Harrison
Frank Rawley
Ludington
Monay
Lucy Cable
Edith Blackmer
South James Street
Dennis Schultz
Local residents discharged and homebound Monday
Street residents report several individuals released or returning home Monday. Mrs David Potter of Luding Route 1 was discharged Monday and Robert Frederick returned Monday to his home at 1311 Madison Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Potter
Ludingwens
Monay
Robert Frederick
Madison Street
Elizabeth Runkel to Receive Degree at Albion College
Miss Elizabeth Ann Runkel daughter of the Rev and Mrs Emil A Runkel of 304 East Loomis street will receive her bachelor of arts degree at Albion college commencement ceremonies Monday morning. She will also receive her state teacher's certificate at the commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Ann Runkel
Emil A. Runkel
East Loomis Street
Albion College
Miss Runkel
Stork Special Announces James Richard Jr Birth
Mr and Mrs James Richard announce the birth of a son this morning at Paulina Stearns Hospital. The child is listed as the son of Freesoil residents with no further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Richardson
Freesoil
Paulina Stearns Hospital
Initiation Held by Leveaux Post No 2409 VFW
Sixty attended a Leveaux post No 2409 VFW initiation and meeting at the Veterans hall. Commander Dean Hall led the gathering with a Muskegon Heights post No 3195 ritual team conducting the initiation. Members hailed from Hart Custer and Ludington posts and fishing contest registration cards were distributed in Scottville Custer Walhalla Fountain Hamlin lake Roundlake and Ludington. Prizes will be displayed soon and refreshments followed the meeting with guests from Muskegon Heights Hart and Custer posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leveaux Post
Veterans’ Hall
Dean Hall
Muskegon Heights
Hart, Custer
Ludington
Scottville
Custer
Walhalla
Fountain
Hamlin Lake
Roundlake
Local Social Notes From Shelby And Detroit
Gerald Kass of Detroit visits Shelby with Mr and Mrs Keith Kass and son. Mr and Mrs Carl Lindberg host Mrs Jennie Lindgren Mrs Les McQuire and William Lindgren for supper. Lindgrens return to Chicago. Glen Griffis Jr employed in Ludington. Stan Goosen farms for Elmer Hedstrom. Ed Kass and William visit Alvin Grover in Niles. Beard Pelton Grover Lundberg join Timber Creek Park picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Kass
Detroit
Keith Kass
Shelby
Carl Lindberg
Jennie Lindgren
Les McQuire
William Lindgren
Lindgren
McQuire
Chicago
Glen Griffis Jr
Ludington
Stan Goosen
Elmer Hedstrom
Ed Kass
William Kass
Niles
Alvin Grover
William Beard
George Pelton
Carl Lundberg
Timber Creek Park
Birthday Party for Myron Gray Attended by Local Families
Mr and Mrs Burdette Kase and children Burton and Donna Mr and Mrs Willard Cox and sons Willard and Richard and Mr and Mrs Earl Sorenson and daughter Cathy of Center Riverton were guests Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Myron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdette Kase
Burton
Donna
Willard Cox
Willard
Richard
Earl Sorenson
Cathy
Center Riverton
Myron
Myron Gray
Richard Berg
Montague
Kass Family Visit Highlights Weekend
Mr and Mrs Albert Kass hosted visitors over the weekend including Mr and Mrs Ed Kass and William Kass of Niles for a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Kass
Ed Kass
William Kass
Niles
Gray and son Myron Birthday Celebration
The Gray and Myron family observed Mr Gray's birthday with ice cream and cake during the evening. On Sunday June 1, Mr and Mrs Earl Sorenson hosted a family dinner honoring Mr Gray's birthday with relatives present. A laurel wreath article notes laurel’s ancient honor for poets and heroes.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jennie Koikas
Johanna Dahn
Agnes E. Maclaren
Arbeiter Society
Board of Education
Ludington Public Schools
Supt. of Schools
Ivan Tillotson
Board of Educator
Sutton
Anna Surplice Alexander
Lillian Williams Ewing
Ella Callighan
Margaret Arnott Butters
Nettie Anderson
Kate Sterling
Maria N. Hopkins
Metta Weimer Chase
Libbie Thayer Haskell
Stella Mills Austin
Effie Gaylord Huston
Kate S. Hutchins
Cora B. Harvey
Louise V. Schick
Anita R. Ribbins
Herbert T. Blodgett
I. W. McKeever
Robert Genia
MR. and
Mrs
William M. King
Community Church
Elizabeth Runkel
Leveaux
Myrle’s Radio Shop
N. Delia Street
Prompt Service
Buck Corners
Bethany
Sponsored By
W.S.C.S
Vogel’s Shoe Store
Twinkle Jones
W. Ludington Avenue
Apollo
Madagascar
Marvel
S. James
Lady Buxton
Pluidan i
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