Early Michigan ski reporting system linked to tourism groups
In 1940 a meeting of East Michigan Tourist Association boosters led to the formation of the East Michigan Winter Sports Council. The council proposed distributing weekly snow and ski reports from winter sports communities to the Bay City Chamber of Commerce, initiating organized winter sport promotion in Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Michigan
East Michigan Tourist Association
Standish
East Michigan
Winter Sports Council
EMTA
Charles Moulthrop
Bay City
Michigan ski resorts boost winter travel and economy
The East Michigan Tourist Association notes a 22 year history of winter sports reporting that began in Bay City in 1940. The program now covers 83 Michigan ski resorts and parks across eastern Michigan, benefiting communities from Alpena to Pinconning and drawing thousands of winter fun fans.
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Tawas
Grayling
Lewiston
Alpena
Bay City
Saginaw
Standish
Gaylord
West Branch
Harrison
Pinconning
East Michigan Tourist Association
Michigan
Authoritative Handbook on Flowers and Plants Care
The Society of American Florists releases a 20 page booklet to elevate daily enjoyment of flowers and plants. It includes do it yourself arrangements and a Minute Master Care Chart with light and moisture needs. Copies cost 25 cents plus mailing.
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The
Society of American Florists
Department PN
Sheraton Park Hotel
Washington, D.C
Farm Bureau Meeting In Rural Shepherd Attends Potluck
The Farm Bureau A. No. I met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Adams on a Monday evening December 17 for a potluck supper. Ten families attended the gathering led by vice president Lyle Bryant with Melvin Kindig speaking on Wills. Santa distributed gifts from a Christmas tree. The next meeting is set for January 21, 1963 at Mr. and Mrs. Will Bryant’s home.
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Farm Bureau
A. No. I
Robert Adams
Lyle Bryant
Rural Shepherd
Melvin Kindig
Wills
Will Bryant
Shepherd
Community Members Visit Blanchard Elementary Christmas Program
Mrs Evalee Rhode accompanied Mrs Francis Whalen to Millbrook to visit Whalen’s daughter and were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Dewayne Parks and family. They drove to Blanchard to see the Blanchard Elementary School Christmas Program. The O’Connor and Hastings families spent Christmas Day with the McClure family of Alma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evalee Rhode
Francis Whalen
Millbrook
Dewayne Parks
Blanchard
R. J. O’connor
Walter Hasting
Harold McClure
Alma
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Midwest
Curtiss
Mens Shop
Don Rhode & Sons
Shepherd Farm Produce
Flora
Leeds
Shepherd Body Shop
Shepherd Briefs
Bratfin Cash & Carry Lumber
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