(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr):
25 Years Ago — Sept. 11, 2000
Rabbit River watershed group coordinator Michelle Huffman is seeking some help from volunteers concerned about water quality.
The Yankee Springs Township Fire Department has decided to go it alone, severing its relationship with Thornapple Township Emergency Services. The township was paid a visit by Dr. Lynn Harvey, a consultant specialist in local government.
The Globe published several letters to the editor offering opinions about providing for dogs and subjecting them to regulations about running free. Other hot topics included Pine Street Elementary busing and the right to bear arms.
Michigan State Extension has reported local apple crops may be affected negatively by severe fireblight problems caused by humid, wet and warm weather in May.
Mary Bowman of Hopkins may be bound over the Circuit Court on charges of heading up a pyramid scheme for Advanced Poured Walls of Oshtemo.
Kim Gillhespy of Wayland, an animal science and nutrition student at Michigan State University, has won a $500 scholarship from the Allegan County Fair for the fourth consecutive year.
Negotiations between the first Gun Lake Area Sewer Authority employees union and Yankee Springs Township are proceeding slowly.
Division 4 South Christian defeated Division 6 Hopkins 28-7 on the gridiron. Wayland defeated Otsego 24-14.
Senior point guard Jessie Merchant led Wayland two season-opening hoops victories over Division 1 East Kentwood and Ottawa Hills in year one of “A.Z.” (after Zack Moushegian. WHS alum Coralie Miller is the coach who succeeded Zack after 24 years.
Bill Alexander scored Wayland’s only goal in a 2-1 soccer loss to Middleville Thornapple Kellogg.
The Wayland girl’s tennis team remained unbeaten at 8-0 in dual matches by stopping Cedar Springs. Coach is Cheri Ritz.
Martin girls are off to a 2-0 start on the hardcourt, defeating Climax-Scotts and Wyoming Lee. Allison Talsma nailed a clutch three to win the Climax-Scotts game.
Jason Zylstra, Joel Havenaar, Josh Cole and Ryan Mauchmar backed up Wildcat ace harrier Robby Young to lead the Wildcat cross-country team to victory over Belding.
Evelyn Irene Campbell died at age 88. She taught in the Middleville and Byron Center public school systems.
John Steven Kahllo, a longtime Gun Lake area resident who was a lifetime fishing enthusiast, died at age49.
50 Years Ago— Sept. 9, 1975
Miss Wayland Sandi Snyder and Miss Martin Cindy Nicolai were first and second runner-up respectively, in the Allegan County Harvest Queen contest.
Dorr Elementary Principal Doyle Disbrow told the Wayland Board of Education there is a need this fall to create a new section of kindergarten students at Dorr and Moline elementaries.
High school Principal JC Clyma and Athletic Director Richard Akers recommended upping the fare from 25 cents to 50 cents for students traveling on school buses to athletic contests and activities.
Dennis Nickels and Frances Lindgren, both of Wayland, have been recommended for inclusion in the publication “Outstanding Young Men of America.”
United Church of Wayland Pastor Rich Koster is serving as chairman of the local blood drive planned for 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18.
Moline Christian School has begun its 58th year of operation with 227 pupils enrolled. T. Lee VandenBosch is principal.
Wayland Rotary Club reported and sent along a photo of the senseless vandalism to its barometer for a concession stand at the new football field.
MiMi Moulenbelt wrote a letter to the editor praising the Globe’s coverage of her quest to win the title of State Grand Champion County Fair Homemaker. She added her admiration of the woman who won the crown confined to a wheelchair.
Wayland High School counselor Pat Rowley is organizing the “Bicentennial Seniors” scholarship program. Kathy Johnson’s language arts students are taking part in the competition.
The Martin High School marching band has returned from band camp at Pretty Lake vacation Center near Portage. It was held under the direction of Fred Bogdan, who is beginning his fourth year at the helm.
Mrs. Robert Swartout has taken the gavel from outgoing president Mrs. Noel Summers to lead the Ladies Library Club this year.
Recent Western Michigan University graduate Miss Lynne Palmer has been hired as teacher in the local Play School Park Child Care Center.
The Hopkins High School golf team, coached by Barry Kiefer, opened its season with a dual match victory over Gobles. Mike Stearns was individual medalist. However, the Wayland golf squad, under the tutelage of John Vargo, lost its opener to South Christian.
Sports writer David T. Young, citing his 21-3 record in correctly predicting football games in 1974, has decided to renew his forecasting coming high school football games.
Teacher-coach Tom Tarnutzer and Gail Niemchick won the Globe tennis tournament in the mixed doubles category, defeating Bill and Nancy Conwell in the finals.
Mr. And Mrs. Douglas Flick have purchased the Airport Lanes business from Mrs. Joyce Mollitor.
The Globe published a photo of the Sycamore Seals, winners of the Dorr Little League championship, coached by Jack Rewa.
Roger Mynatt and Cliff Holbrook have just returned from a bicycle trip from Interlaken, N.Y., to Ludington, Mich., a distance of 850 miles.
Pamela Hart of Dorr, is home on leave after Naval basic training as a hospital corpsman.
Sandra Arndt is preparing for basic training for the Marines in South Carolina.
75 Years Ago — Sept. 15, 1950
Edward Hutchinson defeated Homer Ketchum of Hastings in the Republican primary election for state senator. Clare Hoffman of Allegan was handily the winner of the GOP primary for his congressional seat. Louis Johnson was renominated for sheriff.
“The Wayland Wildcats have the weakest and least experienced team in many years,” wrote Editor-Publisher Rollo G. Mosher. “Twelve seniors graduated and two juniors lettermen Ray Clark and Henry Miller, decided to play ball for Uncle Sam.” Nineteen underclassmen and 16 upper class members had a scrimmage last Friday against Otsego.
The Globe noted the opening of school Sept. 6 and listed all teachers for every grade in Wayland. Seven new teachers are Mrs. Mary Michelle, Mrs. Grace Fox, Mrs. Kathryne York, Berth McBride, Ruth Bauman, Darwin Lapham and John McCombs.
Mrs. Clemma Hicks, who lived in Wayland for 42 years and was a member of the Garden Club, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Northrop of Wayland. She was 87.
The Alflen Brothers implement dealership is planning a field demonstration at their salesroom next Friday.
John S. Skutt, 73, died of a heart attack while working in his garage. He was a member of the Odd Fellows and Wayland Congregational church.
The Peg-Aways Club will sponsor a book review and coffee led by Mrs. Alfred Snook at the high school library.
Lt. Carl Knobloch, formerly of Hopkins, has been reported as missing in action as part of a unit that went to Korea from Hawaii.
Hopkins schools opened for the academic year with an enrollment of 419.
Mrs. Beatrice Truax of the local Grange has been selected Cinderella of Allegan County and will attend the state Grange meeting.
A raid on the Martin Cook melon patch just west of town was not without compensation to the Men’s Class of the Church of Christ. A meeting was held at the Martin Cook farm.
Miss Pauline Mason has resumed teaching fifth grade at Godwin Public Schools.
Floyd Tooker sustained severe burns from potash while cleaning a radiator. He is still up and around and able to resume work.
The Rev. and Mrs. Archer Chrysler, formerly of Wayland, are preparing to travel to Japan as missionaries.
Now showing at the Wayland Theatre:
- Rory Calhoun and Walter Brennan in “A Ticket to Tomahawk.”
- Dean Stockwell, Leon Ames and Darryl Hickman in “The Happy Years.”
- James Stewart, Jeff Chandler and Debra Paget in “Broken Arrow.”
100 Years Ago — Sept. 11, 1925
The cost of hunting licenses in Michigan is increasing from $1 to $1.25. Duck season starts Sept. 16.
Wayland will be host for a Fall Festival and Homecoming for three days. Included will be displays for farm produce and garden products, band concerts, sports, entertainment acts on the streets, concessions with hot dogs and lollipops. Chairman is Charles Yeakey and secretary is Rollo G. Mosher.
Now showing at the Regent Theatre downtown: George O’Brien in “The Roughneck.” Clara Bow in “Wines,” the story of a bootlegger who brought despair to his family and others.
The National Reunion of Civil War Veterans was held in Grand Rapids from Aug. 31 to Sept. 5.
Classes began at Hamilton School with 24 enrolled. There were 23 at County Line School and an unknown number at Hooker.
The community of Ohio Corners was shocked to learn of the sudden death of Lewis Adams of pneumonia in a hospital in Jackson.
Ellen Moore, a native of England who married John Miller of Wayland in 1869, died after a short illness.
Bid proposals for cement paving almost 500 yards of South Main Street will be taken Sept. 21, according to Wayland Village Clerk William W. Hooker.
John Damoth, who has been studying coaching this summer at Notre Dame University, was in Allegan for a visit.
The Yeakey Auto Co. last Saturday received the first touring car of the new Ford models this year.
Mr. and Mrs. Sib Rumery have returned home from from a boat trip as guests of the Detroit Life Insurance Co. of the Copper Country.
Leon Gandy brought along his Thompson six tube radio and he and friends enjoyed music all Labor Day weekend.
Mitchell W. Estes, well known in Wayland as a former owner of a cigar store here, died at his Florida home. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias in Plainwell.
