08 Jun 1914
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Newspaper
Ludington Daily News
Location
Ludington, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1914
Page
1
The M E Church held a baccalaureate sermon titled The Radiant Life focusing on personal influence and education. Speaker emphasized that influence travels like light and that a good life inspires others, with references to biblical principles and the community’s graduates.
The Tan Harton Board of Trade directors plan a meeting at Ludington State Bank at 70 to discuss student military training and arrangements before the session. During the event, workers and strikers gather outside Westinghouse plants in Mast Vilts awaiting whistles to resume duties, with additional requisitions reported for ranks.
The tenth and graduating exercises of the Mason County Normal will be held in the Mirs Congregational church Wednesday evening at 8 o clock. The program includes a prelude, invocation, solos, readings, diplomas and diplomas ceremony, a girls chorus, and a closing address. Public instruction offers greetings and extends invitations to attend.
Fragmentary text mentions funeral scenes with flowers and wreaths, students, and a pale procession. Names and precise details are unclear due to garbled OCR but references to a cemetery or memorial elements and ceremonial items surface.
Major General W W Witherspoon and officers Philip Wrightson Alvin Gunner Frederick Terrel Russell James launch camp duties in Ludington beginning July 1. They will supervise student training and act as drill instructors throughout the encampment. A letter from Captain Sheldon to Secretary Hutton discusses army band participation for parade and concert events, confirming cooperation within legal limits and promising detailed arrangements on arrival June something.
A group of partygoers including Minnie Migenibeen and Jick Flosers went on a river trip that ended in mishaps as plans failed and a supply ran out. Peri's Dowd boasted of bias before trouble struck, and a mishap near the river led to a loss of life as the crowd dispersed.
Clerfraide Stevie Toavit, president of the Nations Wool PA, advocates for animals while reflecting on his father and a sister. The piece notes support for humane causes by the American Temperance education Society and the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, awarding Mrs. M N Stevens a silver medal for service to the organization and urging kindness to all living creatures.
Traverse City fans get first look at the Sumperkine Boys this year as the Mariners host a three game series in Traverse City. Sumperkine blanked the locals 1 0 last week and the Mariners aim to sweep the set. Also notes on local society events and a midweek wedding at Pine Street.
Plans for a new Loyal Order of Masses lodge building in Ludington call for a $30,000 structure on Ludington Avenue at Robert Street. The hall will house a lodge, club rooms, a gymnasium, billiard room, and leasable first-floor stores with basement rest rooms. Construction will follow the Million Dollar Harbor celebration and aims for readiness for the next state convention.
A large opening day sale at Shellenbarger’s store drew crowds from across the country. Advertised discounts and reduced prices attracted shoppers as a detailed display highlighted bargains for upcoming issues. Police and local officials reported unrelated incidents near the event with no serious injuries.
Memorial services were held yesterday at the Masonic Temple at 2:00 PM with a program directed by the Eastern Star. Miss Mendelsohn and Mr. Miller led a quartet after a fine sermon by Rev. McGregor. The service, including a gold-laden Masonic rite, was observed by Royal Neighbors and ORM Rebeccas, with mourners and speakers marking the departed.
A damaged OCR item describes a bicycle rider hurt and a string of garbled names and places. The fragment mentions June and Robart, a hospital, and a few unclear proper nouns, suggesting a local accident report with muddled details and uncertain identities.
The Junior Senior Banquet will be held tomorrow evening at Sanble Tin with a program including a reception and ball. Tickets go on sale at several local outlets with double admission, single tickets available at the door, inviting graduates, the class of 19h, and alumni to attend. program features Toastmaster Tarry Goldberg, vocal pieces by Clara Hagerman, piano solos, and speeches by Everett Buckingham, Clarence Ramsey, and others.
A twelve man crew led by Caretaker Albert Fortune works at Epworth to clear Lincoln lake of weeds and prepare for the season. Plans include new golf course work, a garage and boat house near the North Volunteer Station, hotel renovations, domestic science facilities, and updated cottages with medical and dining updates as Miss Mary Isabel Sharpe prepares to lead the summer school.
A garbled notice reports the body of a former resident was brought to town for services at Thompson and Dorrell parlors tomorrow at 2:00 PM. Interment is planned in Leeeiry cemetery amid vague references to local residents and a fatal accident near mile south of a nearby city.
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