(Taken from the archives at the Then & Now Historical Library in downtown Dorr)
25 Years Ago — March 6, 2000
The Globe’s front page photo was of 4-year-old Drew Alexander Berens of Burnips holding a baby chick at the local Family Farm and Home in Wayland.
Grand Valley State University graduate Stacy Hiltz is Wayland’s new assistant city manager. Another GVSU grad, Wally Wing, is the city’s newest police officer.
A North Dorr priest, Richard Altine, has turned king for a medieval feast celebration at the school.
The Village of Hopkins is anticipating a quiet local election that includes a millage request for police protection.
Editor Nila Aamoth penned a Soapbox about the trials and tribulations of receiving telephone solicitations, particularly surveys.
William Cappon wrote a letter to the editor asking Wayland Township officials to update addresses as a matter of public safety.
Sally Miller wrote a letter suggesting that road paving projects make conditions better for bicycle riders despite the obvious concerns about traffic congestion.
The Globe published a photo of Commander Dale Peet of the Michigan State Police Wayland post with a sign proclaiming “Click It or Ticket” for seat belt use.
Letter writer Susan Frank insisted that fresh blood not tainted by the good ole boys club is good for local government in Leighton Township.
Wayland High School students singing with the Central Division Honors Choir had the unusual pleasure of seeing themselves while performing at the Hall of Mirrors in Cincinnati.
June Krug is retiring as food supervisor at Hopkins Schools after 29 years.
Jamie Brown scored 22 points, Dave Wyrick 21 and Josh Smith 18 as Wayland’s basketball team edged Kenowa Hills in overtime and finished the regular season second in the final O-K Gold Conference standings.
Hopkins, led by Sabrina Bird and coached by Terri Merrren, set a record for dual match victories in a season with 25.
Marjorie Hodgson, former Wayland Globe correspondent and Western Michigan University graduate, died at her home. She was 74.
Alexander James Harms of Moline, 8 years old, died at his home.
50 Years Ago — March 4, 1975
Joseph Lamore of Wayland has won $10,000 in the Michigan Lottery draw and he and his wife Beverly plan to use the money for kitchen renovations.
The Village of Hopkins election will take place Monday, March 10. On the ballot will be proposals to raise the president;’s salary from $500 to $600 per year and the trustees’ pay from $200 to $300 a year.
The Wayland Union Schools request for two and a half mills was defeated 592 to 502.
David Low has resigned as chairman of the Wayland Planning Commission. He is being succeeded by Dennis Reno.
Local businessman Robert Parker responded to Bob Bell’s letter to the editor advocating legalization of marijuana by insisting the substance does too much harm to young people and society to be allowed.
Wayland Junior High students were given oral polio vaccines.
State Senator Gary Byker has been named to serve on a special committee investigating the PBB cattle poisoning scandal.
Casey Church of Hopkins and Beth Dunsmore, Judy Lenz, Conrad Mutschler and Diane Fisher of Wayland all are attending a United Nations seminar in Washington, sponsored by the United Methodist Youth Council.
The Hopkins Organization of Parents and Educators sponsored an Interlochen Arts Academy workshop at the Hopkins High School auditorium.
All three local high school basketball teams failed to get out of the districts in the post-season tournament. Wayland lost to eventual state champ Lakewood, Hopkins to Bangor and Martin fell to Schoolcraft.
John Kaur, Wayland’s only wrestler to advance to regionals, lost in the opening round.
A physical education class is being offered in officiating. A photo showed Ron Engle and Kelvin Lapham in action with uniforms and whistles.
Wayland’s table tennis tournament, sponsored by the community recreation and education program, will be held March 14 and 15 at the new high school gym.
Wayland High School graduates John Koval and Jim McCune presented karate demonstrations and techniques to current students,
The Wayland volleyball team now is 3-2 after losing to Wyoming Lee.
Air Force Major Frederick G. TenHoor of Moline has been selected as DMM system manager of the year for Warner Robins Air Logistics Center in Georgia.
Mr. And Mrs. George Goorhouse are opening a discount department store on West Superior Street.
Clarence McBride, lifelong Hopkins resident who worked at the Hopkins Bank and an employee of the Michigan Conservation Department. He was 79.
Wayland High School senior Robin Shoemaker was first place winner in an Elks Club sponsored “Most Valuable Student” contest.
Two 19-year-old boys were arrested in connection with opening fire hydrants and wasting water, a felony.
Olivia Newton-John took over the No. 1 slot among the nation’s tunes with “Have You Ever Been Mellow.”
75 Years Ago — March 10, 1950
Julia Winchester, mother of longtime local businessman Clayton Baugh and a resident of Wayland for the last 30 years, died at his home. She was 79.
The Adult Discussion Group of the Congregational church will have a discussion led by Mrs. A. H. Snook on the book “Alternative to Utility.”
Mr. and Mrs. Glen Falls have had the good fortune to strike oil at their farm south and east of Wayland.
Mrs. Myrtle Yerrick died at her home after suffering a blood clot in her leg after an operation caused bye a fall on the ice.
Jim Hayes of the Michigan State College dairy department presented a program to 45 farmers at Wayland High School.
The Wayland basketball team was eliminated from the state tournament in a 51-32 loss to Paw Paw. The Wildcats beat Bloomingdale in the semifinals the night before in Allegan.
A winter snowstorm and clogged roads prevented many members of the Party Line Club from attending a meeting and potluck. Their numbers were only a dozen.
A truck loaded with heavy steel pipes crashed into the living room of Mr. And Mrs. Richard Adamzcyk of Hopkins. Thankfully, no one was injured.
The Rev. Dawson of the Rural Bible Mission will present two films, one about the mission at Gull Lake and another about the Acts of the Apostles, at the Moline Congregational church.
The Rev. Fr. Adelbert Radowski will attend a one-day regional meeting of the American Directors of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith in Chicago.
Now showing at the Wayland Theatre:
- Filmed in darkest Africa, “Savage Splendor,” a documentary.
- Monte Hale and Paul Hurst in “Ranger of the Cherokee Strip.”
- Ronald Reagan, Patricia Neal and Richard Todd in “Hasty Heart.”
- Jane Wyman and Dennis Morgan in “The Lady Takes a Sailor.”
100 Years Ago — March 6, 1925
The American Legion is having nightly rehearsals for a presentation of “Down in Dixie” at the Regent Theatre downtown March 10 and 11. Jack Champion, Paul Wing, Kendall Ingham and Irene Yeakey will act in key roles of the production.
Local juvenile mitt wielders made an excellent presentation at the boxing show at the high school. Attendance was poor because of blizzard conditions outdoors.
C.L. Miller, secretary and treasurer of the M & W Power Co. presented a talk and discussion at the high school.
Now showing at the Regent Theatre downtown: Gloria Swanson in “The Humming Bird.” Next week: Agnes Ayers in “The Guilty One.”
“Will the Lady who boarded the limited Interurban at 12:40 Feb. 20 at Moline and picked up a gold wrist band in a car as it entered the station in Grand Rapids please notify or return it to Mrs. Warren Rankin, Wayland and receive a reward.”
The Shadow Social given by the Odd Fellows was well attended. The Leighton Ladies Quartet did their part to entertain.
A coupe driven by Yelta Afman overturned north of Wayland, severely damaging the car, but he and the car’s occupants were spared injuries.
A singing school was being organized at the ChrIstian Church inn Bradley.
The Yeakey Auto Club staged a tractor show, which included moving pictures and vaudeville acts.
The Allegan County Sheriff’s office warns motorists that they must have 1925 license plates.
The Wayland band has purchased 21 uniforms which will be used for a local concert in May, with proceeds used to pay for them.
