25 Years Ago — Sept. 15, 1993
The Michigan Liquor Control Commission has promised to strip the Apple Core Lounge and owner Al Baker of its license because of allegations of “gross abuse.” Baker has until May 1994 to transfer his liquor license and permits or they will be taken away by the state.
A boil water notice has been issued for some Yankee Township residences after it was learned some of the water is tainted with unacceptable bacteria levels.
Linda Earhart of Gun Lake was arraigned in Kent County District on charges of felonious assault. She is accused of firing shots from her handgun twice at a motorist near the corner of Chief Noonday and Gun Lake roads. No one was injured in the incident.
A 125th anniversary celebration of Wayland as an incorporated municipality was planned at City Park, including arts and crafts, music, farmers market, food booths and a parade.
Editor Nila Aamoth penned a “Soapbox” editorial supporting the Hopkins school district’s fourth attempt at passing a bond issue for a new high school and upgrades for elementaries. Board of Education member Karen Slater appeared before the Township Board to speak on behalf of the proposals.
Martin Township is asking the Department of Natural Resources to have a public hearing on “no wake, no noise” restrictions on Lake 16.
The Wayland Board of Education has determined the school district will now accept tuition students $1 a head. Board President Rick Cain said state aid follows the student, so there’s no need to charge more.
The Sheriff/Commissioners Action Team (SCAT) has launched a program to combat traffic speeding problems in the county.
An excavating crew working on land owned by Paul DeMann on 118th Avenue and 8th Street has unearthed an old cider mill believed to have been operated by Norman Trumble as early as 1858.
The Operation HEMP (Help Eliminate Marijuana Planting) program of the Michigan State Police, Wayland post, has reported confiscating 130 plants in one day in the Martin and Gun Lake areas.
Quarterback Joe Jandernoa amassed 303 yards in total offense as Wayland’s football team clobbered Caledonia 47-6. Hopkins rushed for 447 yards, but had none passing in a 26-16 victory over Edwardsburg. Martin lost 20-14 to Marcellus.
Brent Rewa carded a 42 as the Hopkins golf team avenged an earlier season loss to GR Baptist to improve to 4-1. Matt Meussen fired a 38 and Wayne Czarnecki a 39 as Wayland won its first O-K Gold Conference jamboree, but slipped to third and then sixth in subsequent tournaments.
Kristy Hoffmaster dropped in 14 points, but Hopkins girls’ cagers lost 42-39 to Fennville. Christine Holben fired in 22 points and freshman Angie Farmer 13 as Wayland girls romped 70-48 over GR Ottawa Hills.
Wayland High School freshman Gretchen Beuschel has returned from her “People to People” tour of England, Ireland, Wales and Scotland.
50 Years Ago — Sept. 11, 1968
The Wayland Education Association has filed an unfair labor practice against Wayland school administrators and the Board of Education. A hearing has been scheduled for Oct. 10 in Grand Rapids.
Jon Wolcott has been chosen to lead the Wayland High School varsity track team, succeeding Eugene Knobloch.
A traffic survey will be done in Wayland to determine the adequacy of lights, signs and enforcement in the city.
Consumers Power plans to spend $15 million on reducing air pollution at plants in Erie, Essexville, Muskegon and Kalamazoo.
Terri Lee Ransbottom of Martin was selected Allegan County Harvest Queen. First runner-up was Kathleen Ann Stein of Hopkins.
Wayland’s newest local industrialists, representatives from Kessler’s and Midway Die & Engineering, appeared at the Wayland Chamber of Commerce luncheon to explain their operations.
Robert Dandrow of Hopkins was injured in a boiler room explosion aboard the destroyer USS Douglas Fox and was transferred to the US Quarry to be taken for hospitalization.
Bob Hennip wrote a story about the Hopkins varsity football team making preparations for its season opener against Fennville. Wayland’s first game was to be at home against Plainwell, also on Friday, Sept. 13.
Bowlers are wanted for the re-opening of Lucky Lanes in Hopkins.
Mary Lou Worfel was elected president of the local Girls Athletic Association.Nora Ellinger was elected vice president, Wanda Messer secretary, Sharon Doxey treasurer and Carol Crawford reporter.
Patti Adams, daughter of Win and Virginia Adams of Wayland, presented pictures in her presentation to the Lions Club about her summer trip to Denmark.
Staff Sgt.Jerry McFarland, son of Mrs. Thomas McFarland of Moline, has begun serving his third and final tour of duty in Vietnam
Staff Sgt. Merle Lohrberg has received the Bronze Star for heroism in action in Vietnam.
Navyman Robert Miedema of Moline is aboard the destroyer Arnold Isbell in the Gulf of Tonkin.
Michall Critchfield of Wayland has been awarded a Combat Infantryman badge for his service in Vietnam.
The Beatles made it four weeks in a row atop the nation’s tunes with their longest-running No. 1 single “Hey Jude.”
75 Years Ago — Sept. 17, 1943
Twenty-five members of the Wayland Rotary meet with members of the Middleville club for a luncheon in the dining room of the hotel. All heard and saw a presentation by Bernice Jansen, a missionary to Japan, who was able to exit the nation before the war began.
Marjorie A. Buskirk died at her home in Wayland. She was only 19 years old.
Roll call for the latest Wayland Grange meeting was answering the question, “What would I like to see accomplished in our community?”
The second floor of the Dorr Township home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Oetman was destroyed by fire, but neighbors and firefighters were able to salvage contents on the first floor.
Cecelia Hans, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hans of Hopkins and a former Lansing schoolteacher, was promoted to sergeant in the Women’s Army Corps (WACs).
Uncle Bob Cronk and the men’s radio quartet of the Children’s Bible House, heard over WLAV in Grand Rapids, were special guests Sunday at the Wayland First United Methodist Church.
More than 30 boys have been working hard in practice to get ready for the 1943 Wayland High School football season. Leading returning letter winners were QB Bill McElwee, halfback Dick Hooker and ends Ron Hines and Don Christensen. First game is Sept. 17 against Caledonia at Sandburr Stadium.
Elected class presidents were senior Dick Hooker, junior Dessie Munroe, sophomore Bob Hendrixson and freshman Ramond Wagner. Officials reported there are 500 student in the school system, 158 in high school.
Vivian Doxey of Wayland and Albert Kidney of Shelbyville were united in marriage in Allegan by the Rev. Harold Weston.
Two sets of twins were the highlight of the Miles reunion and potluck.
Now showing at the Wayland Theatre:
- Kenny Baker and Patricia Morrison in “Silver Skates.”
- Evelyn Ankers and Aquanetta in “Captive Wild Woman.”
- Charles Loughton and Maureen O’Hara in “This Land Is Mine.”
- Mickey Rooney, Lewis Stone, Ann Rutherford, Esther Williams in “Andy Hardy’s Double Life.”
100 Years Ago — Sept. 13, 1918
Wayland schools superintendent wrote a letter to the community, published on the front page. “Michigan schools have started to work with a 10% shorage of teachers… The draft and other causes are likely to further deplete the supply… This means the schools must have the fullest cooperation from the community… Our seating capacity is taxed to the utmost.”
The incoming freshman class was entertained Friday night with a picnic supper on the school grounds. Upperclassmen led the ninth-graders in the traditional “doom around the flag pole.”
Ruth Calkins, who was elected president of the junior class, performed a violin piece for the first chapel program and Mildred Wing at the piano accompanied Cleo Fox on his trombone recital.
Pvt. Harold Fox, in a letter from France published on the Globe’s front page, said, “You don’t realize what war is over here. It certainly has stripped this country of its young men. All you see here is old people.”
The Liberty Chorus will perform in concert again at 8:30 p.m. Saturday downtown. Selections will include “America,” “We’re Tenting Tonight,” “Old Folks at Home,” “Onward Christian Soldiers,” “Keep the Home Fire Burning” and “The Star Spangled Banner,” which this week 100 years before was penned by Francis Scott Key.
Mrs. Myrtle Chamberlain of Wayland and Theresa Fox of Bradley are teaching this year at the Shelbyville school. Miss Mildred Christman is teacheing at Moline District No. 6.
Burglars took about $12 from the depot east of the village and committed thefts of jewelry and money and nearby residences.
The home of Fred Rider was struck by lightning during a storm and there was considerable damage.
A parade and special ceremony marked Registration Day for boys who signed up for military service, emceed by Jay L. Smith. One banner proudly displayed said, “Patriots Today, Hun Killers Tomorrow.”
Water Commissioner David Stockdale was ordered by the Village Council to shut off water service to resident who fail to pay their bill by Sept. 25.
George Andrews will travel to Mattawan to work in the grape fields, where he reports jobs are plentiful and wages are good.
WANTED: Women ages 21 and older to work on airplane parts in Grand Rapids Factory, StighFurniture. Pay is $10 per week.