At the auspicious opening of Dreaming of Them on TV 9 & 10, the Manistee River Walk Commission met for lunch on Friday with former resident John Bruttema, former owner of Bruttema Dock and Dredge. Did. Before the noon meeting at the Four-Forty West Restaurant, committee members took a walk along the river as they exchanged views and gathered expert advice from Bultema. “The Riverwalk will be a tremendous tourist attraction, benefiting young and old alike,” Burtema enthused to the commission.
tennis award
Manistee High School’s girls’ tennis team recently honored a special award winner. They are: Bev Leach, most improved player. Andy Kelleher, Honorary Co-Captain. Most Valuable Player Simi Omen and Honorary Vice-Captain Chris Culture.
60 years ago
Help with moving
Civil Defense Director Jerome Manthey called for volunteers this Saturday afternoon to help move the Civil Defense Emergency Hospital from Mercy Community Hospital to City Hall. He asked someone to help him meet him in the armory parking lot at 2:30 pm on Saturday. Manthei said only the lighting fixtures will be brought to the city hall building. Heavier equipment is stored elsewhere.
80 years ago
Apply for fuel oil
Fuel oil applications must be filled at the local distribution board as soon as possible, William Farnsworth, chairman of the fuel oil distribution board, said today. , or said individuals wishing to purchase just one gallon must submit an application.
Winner’s name
The winners of last weekend’s Kiddie Halloween Parade were announced today. The following received a prize of $1 as defense stamps. Roger Smith as Donald Duck. Charles Grant, Army Air Corps uniform. Thomas Kaparczynski as Uncle Sam and Jim Nelson as Adolf Hitler impersonator.
Edited by Mark Feder at the Manistee County Historical Museum
