News from the Coloma Courier
100 years ago – 1923
President Friday recommends a revision of the present state taxation system. He suggests a four per cent income tax, a corporation tax and a larger automobile tax.
The funeral of George W. Blackman was held from the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. W. Seabury. Mr. Blackman was 84 years, 11 months and 26 days. In the year 1860, he crossed the plains to Pike’s Peak with ox teams.
The Berrien County Horticultural Society will hold a meeting at the Peace Temple. All fruit growers are urged to attend.
60 years ago – 1963
The Township Board of Review will give residents the opportunity to check on their Clemenshaw appraisals. Also, the Mesdames Ray Krieger, George Paul and Marshall McGuineas appeared on behalf of the Self Culture Club. The organization is asking for assistance in establishing a public library.
The Coloma Lions Club observed their 10th Anniversary. A dinner dance was held at Hildegard’s.
Funeral services were held for Michael Kavanaugh, age 88, and Mrs. William (Flora C.) Martin, age 80. The Davidson Funeral Home assisted both families.
30 years ago – 1993
Washington and Coloma 4th graders participated in the Elementary Choral Festival. Students participating: Shalise Coleman, Ashley Kolenko, Matt Yops, Shawn Crawford, Sarah Collins, Amy Woods, Hannah Heurmann, Jennifer Foster, Jennifer Post, Elizabeth England, Annie Daugherty, Cathy Vanlandingham, Michael Green and Craig Naumann. Directors are Mrs. Diane Hogue and Mrs. Judi Ott.
Riverside Men’s Club is sponsoring an all-you-can-eat spaghetti supper at Riverside United Methodist Church on Fikes Road.
The Board approved special cleaning for Washington Elementary. This is in response to an offensive odor that concerned parents.
Submitted by volunteer Sandi Musick Munchow at Coloma Public Library from the Coloma Courier newspapers donated by the Tri-City Record.
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News from the Hartford Day Spring
100 years ago - 1923
Three fox squirrels that have been confined in a cage at Ely Park since last October were given their liberty last Thursday, and apparently have taken up their permanent home at the park. The little animals have become so tame that, although given their freedom, they still will eat dainties from the hands of their human friends.
Rehearsals have been completed for the minstrel show to be presented by the Hartford Kiwanis Club at the high school auditorium. It is said the local purveyors of minstrelsy have cooked up a program of songs, music and mirth that will provide an evening of rare fun and amusement.
80 years ago - 1943
Mrs. William A. Watson entertained members of the Hartford Art Study class at her home on Michigan Avenue. Mrs. Watson presented the lesson on “Restoration and Preservation of Antique Works of Art.” Mrs. Florence Luce gave a reading from the book “Mission to Moscow.” The next meeting will be held at the home of Marcia Carbyn.
Hartford’s first major business casualty of the war was announced when Frank Chamberlin, owner of the Chamberlin Hardware, advertised a two week “closing” sale. Mr. Chamberlin is planning to devote his entire time to his two fruit farms located near Hartford. He has been a resident of Hartford Township for 20 years. Until 1933 he spent most of his time in the business of farming, but in that year he bought the hardware business from J. H. Conrad. He continued his interest in fruit farming and divided his time between farm and store.
60 years ago - 1963
The Hartford High School junior band won a Division I rating at Niles in the first district concert festival a local junior band has entered. The senior band will be trying to match that rating when it goes to Niles Brandywine for the Class C senior band district festival. Both bands are directed by William Achterberg.
Richard Rademacher won first place in the local American Legion oratorical contest at the high school and became eligible to enter the fourth district contest. Frank Dowd placed second, Arthur Kreutzman was third, Sally Stielstra was fourth and Ward Collins placed fifth. All contestants gave original orations based on the Constitution of the United States.
Submitted by Librarian Stephanie Daniels at Hartford Public Library from microfilm copies of the Hartford Day Spring.
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News from the Watervliet Record
90 years ago - 1933
The largest shipment of baby chicks ever received at the Watervliet Post Office arrived there on March 22. There were 2,000 chicks and they were consigned to E. C. Vanderburgh. The shipment came from a poultry farm in Versailles, Ohio.
John Warman has been designated by the secretary of agriculture, as a member of the Berrien County committee, to assist and pass on the 1933 crop production loans from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation.
Neighbors and friends to the number of forty gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Woodworth on March 17. The occasion was in commemoration of their 25th wedding anniversary. They were married on March 10, 1908. A silver collection was taken and a mantel clock was purchased and presented to them.
60 years ago - 1963
Watervliet Fruit Exchange manager, Raymond Emhoff said that they will wind up their packing of controlled atmosphere apples. This is the first year the local exchange has packed CA apples. A new sorting machine was installed last fall and some 22 people have been employed since Jan. 15, packing some 150 cartons per hour.
The Watervliet High School band, under the direction of Patrick H. Dolan, received a Division II rating at the Band and Orchestra Festival for Class C and D high school bands. This rating represents an excellent performance in many respects.
The Watervliet Public Library recently received a $100 donation from the Forty Year Club designated as a memorial to Mrs. Laurel Hammel, “Mother” of the club.
30 years ago - 1993
Julie Ann Schuck was one of 122 students who completed various degrees during the fall 1992 semester at Siena Heights College. Julie earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting at the Lake Michigan College center.
WHS is proud to announce that junior Amy Eberhard has been selected as “Student of the Week.” Amy is an excellent student, earning straight A’s during the fall semester. She is also a student leader, serving as junior class president. Amy has participated in both volleyball and track. She is a member of Watervliet Youth Outreach.
Submitted by Sally Q. Gonzalez from files at Watervliet District Library of the Watervliet Record newspapers donated by the Tri-City Record.
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