Jaycee July Fourth Celebration Program Preview
The Mt. Pleasant Jaycees announce a four day Island Park festival from July 1 to July 4. Wade Shows opens the midway, lawnmower race entries are available, and a Friday bicycle decorations contest starts at 2 PM. Activities include a Disc Jockey Dance, a sack race, fireworks, and a Grand Stand country show. Proceeds fund community service.
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Island Park
Jaycee
WCEN
Rapid Robert Coxon
Eddie Adams
Mountain River Boys
Island Park Pavilion
Grand Stand
Jaycees
Mt. Pleasant
The
Mt. Pleasant Jaycees
Congressman Cederberg aide to visit Mt. Pleasant courthouse
On July 6 2 00 p m to 4 00 p m the liaison for Michigan 10th District will meet residents at the Isabella County courthouse in Mt. Pleasant to hear comments on federal legislation or issues with federal agencies. Walter Nakkula will skip August district courthouse tours, inviting residents to use the July session.
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Cederberg
Isabella County
Mt. Pleasant
Walter Nakkula
Subscription Renewal Notice Appears in Paper
A notice warns readers that a red circle near their address indicates expired subscriptions and urges immediate re subscription to continue service.
Bells To Ring On July Fourth
The Joe Alsh Post and Auxiliary urge three minutes of bell ringing at 2 PM on July 4 to recall the Liberty Bell’s 1776 ringing. Churches support the event to boost patriotism and viewers are asked to display the flag and arrange flag care if traveling.
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Joe Alsh
Memorial support urged for 1904 High School building
A proposal to build a memorial for the 1904 High School Building hinges on alumni donations. A goal of about 1 per alumnus could fund a bronze plaque and image of the vanished school. If funds lag, the project will be abandoned and donations returned. The Isabella County Safety Council holds a July 5 meeting on water safety and local traffic issues.
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Safety Council
Sheriff's Department
F H A Delegates Attend Leadership Workshop
Laura Fuller and Edythe Davidson attended the F H A Leadership Workshop held June 2023 at Northern Michigan University in Marquette. The event featured sessions on leadership principles, a Red Rose Banquet with speaker Mrs Rex Ted Withers retiring to Florida, and field trips including a Pastie Picnic at Presque Isle.
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Rex Ted Withers
F.H.A. State
Withers
F.H.A. Unlimited
Florida
Connie Moose
Kathy Smale
Mr. Pleasant
Pam Chapman
Blanchard
Mildred Perry
Taylor
Presque Isle
Lights On For Safety For July Fourth Holiday Driving
Michigan State Safety Commission endorsed a state wide Lights On For Safety campaign to curb holiday carnage during the July 4th weekend. Drivers urged to use headlights daytime July 1 through noon July 5 for near home trips and long trips alike.
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Michigan State Safety Commission
Michigan
The
Safety Commission
Market Report Prices for Grains and Beans
The market report lists Navy Beans at 7.00 and Soy Beans at 3.54 with other grains shown as Wheat 1.69, Oats 0.66, Corn 1.15, Barley 1.50. Prices indicate current commodity values across key grains.
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Navy
Isabella County Fair Committee Finalizes Island Park Program
The Isabella County Youth and Farm Fair Society Executive Committee met June 21 at the Extension Office with President Orville Klumpp and other officers. Advertising plans include 20 000 place mats and 1 000 auto bumper signs for Island Park August 23–27 1966 headlining Miss Isabella County Queen Contest Dan Fleenor Thrill Show Porter Wagoner Grand Ole Opry and multiple pulls and parades.
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Isabella County Youth and Farm Fair Society
Orville Klumpp
Ewart Bowerman
Maynard Gilmore
Chet Brown
Hal Dewey
Louie Webb
B. C. Mellencamp
Island Park
Mt. Pleasant
Northwestern Michigan Pony Pullers Association
Michigan
James Bourland
Pleasant
Dan Fleenor
Porter Wagoner
Grand Ole Opera
Cooperation Sought Over Township Dump Conditions
Supervisor Elton Salisbury faces health authorities over dump conditions in Coe Township. Residents’ noncompliance and disregard for the dump manager’s guidance raise costs, risking closure if standards aren’t met. A June 24 open house honors Mae Gruber’s 91st birthday as community members attend across nearby towns.
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Elton Salisbury
Mae Gruber
West Orchard Avenue
Shepherd
Mr. Pleasant
Alma
Arthur Ledbetter
Salisbury
Health Department
Coe Township
Isabella County
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Michigan Public Service Commission
Lower Peninsula
Isabella County Safety Council
Ray Martin
Don Gillis
Coldwater Lake
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Broomfield Center
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Brinsem Back Ave
FHA
Market Report
County Fair
Boy Scouts
Saginaw Bay
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