News from the Coloma Courier
100 years ago – 1923
The Friday Bros. have secured the Olney farm, located three miles south of Hartford. Plans are to set 300 of the 500 acres in fruit.
Notice is hereby given that the practice of school boys loitering in the pool rooms must be abated. The law states that no school boys should be allowed in pool and billiard rooms.
We give S&H Green Trading Stamps with every 10 cent purchase – Scott’s Pharmacy
60 years ago – 1963
The Chamber of Commerce went on record as opposed to the “Sunday Blue Law.” The law is commonly referred to as Sunday closing. As Coloma is a tourist area, it is important for businesses to be open, to accommodate vacationers.
The Coloma High School Scholarship Committee will choose a student to receive the Theisen-Clements scholarship. This will take place in April. Ernie Kittell is local manager of the Theisen-Clements Corporation.
Funeral services for Mrs. Harry (Isabel) DeField were held from the Davidson Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Coloma cemetery. Casket bearers were Henry Kilmark, William Davis, Earl Rockwell, Allen Cutler, Merle Fox and Homer Umphrey.
30 years ago – 1993
Another meeting is scheduled to discuss the DDA’s main street remodeling project. A pedestrian island down the center of the main street is being proposed.
The next Surplus Commodities Distribution will be at the North Berrien Senior Center. You must be registered.
The Coloma firefighters are sponsoring an all-you-can-eat spaghetti supper. Proceeds will go toward the purchase of a Jaws of Life.
A musical trio from Holland Wesleyan Church will give a concert at Central Assembly of God. A potato dinner will follow.
Superintendent Clifford Tallman reports the school district is facing a financial crisis. The budget has a deficit balance and the equity fund has been decreased.
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
Twenty schoolmates of twenty-five years ago, who have continued their residence in Hartford since school days, held a reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Anderson.
Northeast Hartford has the distinction of furnishing a woman candidate for township treasurer, Mrs. Mable Minshall. This is the second time northeast Hartford has had the honor of furnishing a woman candidate for township office.
80 years ago - 1943
A chorus of 23 women, representing some of the finest vocal talent in the Hartford community, will accompany Miss May Strong as she sings her famous composition, “Slumber Songs of the Madonna,” in a concert at the Hartford Methodist Church. In her closing songs, Miss Strong will present the Hartford Home Harmonies, original compositions using as their themes poems written by Hartford residences.
The annual Ladies Night of the Hartford-Keeler Commercial Farmer club is Thursday night with dinner and a special program following. The program will include a presentation under the direction of Miss Ilah Decker, director of music at the Hartford school.
60 years ago - 1963
The Board of Education took no action on adding extra days to the school year to make up for time lost because of severe winter weather. Some board members expressed that school may have to be closed more days before winter is over.
Miss Hartford 1963 will be chosen in a contest at the high school on April 6, it was announced following a meeting of the Blossomtime Organization. Prospective entrants will meet Feb. 22, at the high school. To be eligible, a girl must be 17 years old by April 30 and not more than 23 years old, never married, and a resident of Hartford, Keeler or Sister Lakes.
The float committee will meet Sunday at the American Legion hall. The meeting is open to anyone wishing to work on the float which will carry Miss Hartford and her court in the Blossomtime festival parade.
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
Mrs. Catherine Brevard will celebrate her 93rd birthday anniversary on March 6, 1933. In 1901, Mrs. Brevard came to Watervliet and purchased the home on Elm Street where she has since resided with her daughter, Miss Lillie Brevard.
The first baby chicks to be received at the local post office came from Batavia, Illinois hatcheries and were consigned to Harold File of East Watervliet. There were 250 chicks and they were Buff Rocks.
Welfare Department received a shipment of sweaters for men, women, and children from the American Red Cross. Those who are in need should see Mrs. Bert Bobbins.
60 years ago - 1963
The annual fundraising project for Cub packs 61 and 62 was a booming success when a donkey basketball game was presented at the Watervliet High School gym. Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Hon. Robert H. Flaherty.
Family members gathered at the home of Leonard Hathaway to celebrate his 80th birthday. Guests included his daughter, his grandson and wife, and three great-grandchildren. They brought with them a lovely birthday cake decorated with a dozen yellow and white roses.
A Retiree Coffee honoring Bill McGee was held on Feb. 14. McGee began working with the Roustabout gang on Sept. 11, 1944 and has since been in the Coating Mill of the Watervliet Paper Mill, where he most recently served as Screen Tender.
30 years ago - 1993
Health Careers students of WHS, with their instructor Mrs. Joyce Griffin, shared their commitment of Partnership in Education to Tri-City Village residents by introducing unique low-impact aerobic exercises. The students designed exercise routines that are safe and desirable to decrease stiffness and pain and to increase the range of motion and strengthen muscles and joints. Amanda Riccomi, a senior at WHS, introduced a low-impact program. Assisting with refreshments of fruit, which were donated by another “Partner,” Harding’s Friendly Market in Watervliet, was student, Riccomi and Deah Muth.
Kimberly Lottridge graduated from Western Michigan University with a Master of Arts degree in special education on Dec. 19, 1992. Kimberly is a 1984 graduate of WHS and received a Bachelor of Science degree from WMU in April 1988.
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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