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84th ANNIVERSARY
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NORTHKN KENT COUKTrS MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR FRUIT BELT
Sparta, Kent CUy, Caanorla, and AO' jUfacent Rural Territory
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AH D e c d e u Are M p o r t u t , nit
H e Nmr. t One b a H i u n d l i i l e r
—by R. J. Kurtz, e d i t o r -
Everyone ^ i o ean read, eee or hear, must know by
now that an important election will be held next Tueeday,
November 8.
Newspapen, television and radio channele have coordinated in etreasing: the oualifkatione of candidateB
from the national to etate and county levels, not forgetting A e three proposals and the non-partisan ticket (or.t
IBehisao Supreme Court judge- .
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NEXT TUESDAY, eome 100 million people all over the nation *
will decide who will repreeent them as President of the U n i t e d
States, as Senator and Congressman of their respective districts,
and tram Governor down to other state administrators and vbunti
irfflr'afr Giving each and everyone of this long list, of political
aspirants deepeet thought before the ballots are tabulated is a j q s K
ter of utmoet importance.
It le a good, healthy thing, in our opinion, that the unprecedented •maliei of voters hre concerned about the qualifications of those
whom they are eeen to elect as their next President. Senator, Congressman. Governor, Cabinet members and those who are to carry
THEIR 40TH ANNIVERSARY
on our affsirs on the local level.
Thees voters have been doing a lot of deep-hearted thlnlring in
tenne of taxee and schools. They've been vexed with government^
affairs over which they have had little or no control. They've been
•MtiMiig la terms of national vigilance, the proteottoc^of our, way
of life, free enterprise, the right to live and work as they
the rigtafto fight for the future plans and protection of their
dren, and their right to repudiate and renounce the Comotunlstk
trends toward which we and so many nations of the free world am,!
drifting.
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Polling places are going to be Jammed. It may require several
days, in some instances, to determine the winning candidates. Others
will be tossed about as the falling leaves and rejected, according to
the will of thoee who have registered in such large numbers * 0 6
will have the opportunity to register their convictions in ou# AU^J
American free election.
Check the election notices released elsewhere in this week's issue
of the Sentinel-Leader. They give you information as- to the location of the polling booths in your precinct an4 She opening and dosing hours of the poQs.
Don't forget, too, that if for any quellfied reason you will not
The children of Mr. and Mss. George Martens will honor thcto
be around or are unable to go to the polls, you have the privilege of
with epea hooee fer their 4eth wedding anniverwry, Hunvoting an absentee ballot
day, Nov f , a t their parents' home, 18S77 Phelps Boad, Kent City.
Don't, as some have eaid, "We're going to sit this one out!"
They wlU be hsppy to greet their relatives and Mends from
National and world issues, In fact our world leadership, will be detare until five o'clock, and from seven until nine In the evening.
cided at the polls Tueeday.
Whatever else you may do on that day. Vote First! Study the
issues; chooee the csndtdetes of your choice, and walk, ride, or if
GUEST SPEAKER
neoeesary, be carried to the polls to cast YOUR VOTE, and by so
AT KENT CITY
Aeiag. h s f e U> jaijieiuete cm jtorinMS Amerlraa way of iilel
BAPTIST
CHURCH
you a t the poBe!
Dr. Joseph Zacchello of Clair-
IN THIS STORE, i r S CHRISTMAS...
WELCOME, PEE-HOLIDAY VISITORS!
Stx y t f t n ago, SparU'i amazinf furniture itore opened Hi dbort
to invite vieltorfl to impect the new building and its large and varied Mae of household furnishings. A business enterprise now recognised with great pride as Western Michigan's shopping center for
Ugh quality and reasonably priced furniture.
Four years ago, Sherry's Furniture Store Inaugurated an Open
House, Pie-Christmas Party which drew a sizeable crowd. Next
Pbday and Saturday, they will unfold their fifth party which promiOM to excel! aU previous events in attendance, fun, excitement, and
feature attractions.
For instance, shown above are Elinor and Sherry attired in spedal
they will wear as they greet their friends for their annual
party. All sales ladies will be in Costumes of different "First Ladies",
dating back to 1735 and John Adams' time, also Helen H. Taft, 1857,
and Lucy Webb Hayes, 1822. Sherry represents the costume worn
by our pioneer senators.
This being a presidential voting year, the entire store will be
decorated with flags, photos, etc., to remind visitors of the forthcoming election.
The entire two-day program features organ music, door prizes,
free refreshments, besides giving pre-Christmas shoppers the chance
to browse around and eee the store's wide assortment of Christmas
gifts gathered from world-wide markets.
Be sure to check the door prizes now displayed In the attractive
windows. These will be drawn Dec. 21. Park your cars in the big.
free parking lot. You'll be extended a royal and most hearty welI
tlQUOfflr. FLAY
The play, "Night of January 16"
will be given by the high school
students In Kent City School auditorium Thursday and Friday evenings, Nov. 17 and 18 at 8 o'clock.
Adults, 75c; school children. 50c:
pre-echool children, free.
MILLFOAD FIE SOCIAL
NOVEMBEB 6 - 0:00 p.m.
ENTEBTA1NMENT
Flgff POND - BAKED GOODS
CHBISTMAS BAZAAR
SPARTA HOMECOMING
PLANS ANNOUNCED
Plans for Homecoming have
been announced by the Homecoming Committee of Sparta High
School The festivities will begin
Thursday, Nov. 10th. with a snake
dance and a bonfire, followed Friday night with the Homecoming
game between Kent City and
Sparta.
Coronation ceremonies
will be held during half-time, A
eemi-formal dance will be held In
the school cafeteria following the
game, John Kik's Polka Combo
providing the music.
Chosen Queen by fellow students
was Gayle Ring, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Lson Ring. Gayle, a
senior, has been active in many
activitief; particularly the Future
Nurses' Club of which she is President this year. She plans to attend Butterworth's School of
Nursiag after graduatioa. Gayle
has followed a eolisge prep, c o u n t
roughout Mg** school, minoring
ta math a a i edencs, and BiaK*ta>g
in language, eodal studies and
Eagyeh.
For relaxation, Gayle enjoys
watching all sports in general and
when she finds time in her crowded echedule, she likee to write.
Members of the court are Sandy
Anderson, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Keith Anderson, a Junior;
Jaynee Relster, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Clifford Relster, a sophomore; and Carol Schut, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Schut, a
sehman.
The Queen and her court were
selected by means of the penny
vote. Money taken in will be used
by the Athletic Association to offset the cost of the orchestra for
the Homecoming Dance.
CASNOVIA L.LJC.
GUESTS OF MBARDSM
Mrs. Carl L. Jaeinon
Chapel Number 3, Elgin Air
Force Base, Florida, was the scene
of the marriage of Miss Marlene
D. Chapman, to A/2C Carl L.
Jackson on Friday. October 21.
Parentii of the couple are Mrs.
Gertrude Chapman of Sparta. Otis
Chapman of Sparta, and Mr. and
Mrs. Wade Jackson of Oliver
Springs, Tennessee,
The Chaplain officiated with
Mr. and Mra. Jim Erbes assisting
as best man and matron of honor.
Joseph Woods was usher.
Out-of-town guests Included the
bride's mother.
A reception was held at the Er*
bes home Immediately following
the ceremony.
Mr. and Mrs. Jackson will live
in Fort Walton Beach. Florida,
whore Mr. Jackson is presently
stationed with the Air Force.
Sprti Ahmai
Game AU Set
Members of the Casnovla Ladies
Literary ptyb were guests of "The
Bards" of Grand Rapids Tuesday
evening,. In the Art Gallery.
The meeting was opened^ with
a prayer h y Clarence Weaver,
chaplain. Mrs. M. D. Hoogesteger.
president, welcomed the guests
and told them that theirs was the
first dub to be entertained by
The Bards at one of their regular
meetings. She then introduced
Mrs. Michael Keresstesl, who reviewed the book of poetry and
sketch of the life of Salvatore
Quarlmodo.
Mrs Clarence Brouwer and Miss
Gloria Herres poured for the coffee hour from a table decorated
In the Halloween theme, arranged
by Mrs. Harry Miller.
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This Saturday night at 8:00 on
Balyeat Field will mark the first
meeting of the Alumni teams of
Sparta and Cedar Springs. It will
be a regulation football game dotted by past year stars.
The Sparta Jaycees announced
that the pig Is all set for the halftime program and plenty of grease
has been purchased. Any high
school boy who attends the game
can take part in the greased pig
contest and the winner will receive
the pig or a cash prise.
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. •%The Football game Itself should
be wide open, according to reports
from both teams. Plenty of passes and long runs should mark the
game as a standout attraction.
Mr. Hessel is going to have his
ambulance handy in case Exhaustion sets In on any of the players.
ArrarfgemenLs are being attempted
to have a doctor for every player
participating. Admission is fl.OO
for adults and 60c for children.
School" Children should buy their
tickets* before hand as only fl.OO OE.8. MEETING
tickets will be sold at the gate. The Eastern Star Kent County
Association will hold their fall
Following the game, a dance
meeting In the Grand Rapids Mawill be held in the Civic Center sonic Temple Wednesday afterwith Bruce Splelmacher playing.
noon and evening.
Admission is gl.50 a couple. EveryThe Worthy Grand Matron, Maone welcome.
ble G. Shaw, will be the Installing
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offioer. Dinner by reservation at
READ - USE THE GLASSOrDBMI 6:00 p.m.
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Mrs. Karl WlUenghby
Miss Nancy R. Ridgeway, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ore C. Ridgeway, 836 Ferris, N.W., Grand
Rapids, became the bride of Mr.
Karl Kendall Wllloughby, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Wllloughby. 211 South State. Sparta, Michigan. Rev. Lester Clough officiated at the ceremony at Sparta
Methodist Church, Friday, Octobei;
14, at 8:00 o'clock. After a north
em honeymoon, the couple will
live at 145 So. Union, Sparta.
ton, Pa., a former clergyman of
the Roman Catholic Church, is
speaking on the subject "Issues
Pertinent to the Present Hour" at
the Kent City First Baptist
Church tonight, November 3, at
7:45 p.m., according to Rev. Gordon H. Roloff, pastor.
Born In Italy and trained In
the Seminary at Placenza. Dr.
Zacchello was a minister of Catholic churches in Chicago and New
York before resigning to become
the director of the American Religious Educational Society.
The public is cordially Invited.
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LX.C. NOTES
Wednesday, Nov. 9, members of
Ladles Literary Club will meet at
the Civic Center for their afternoon meeting.
Mrs. Paul Goebel of Grand Rapids will speak on "Inside Washington."
Hostesses will be Mrs. Walter
Blackmer and Mrs. C. E. Wilson,
sr.
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FOOTBALL I
FRIDAY NIGHT
NOVEMBER 4
SPARTA
vs.
CLIO
Here
KENT CITY
va.
NEWAYGO
THERE
BOTH ARE NIGHT (MMBS
WINNER IN CONTEST
Mrs. Ohas. Rose received a real thrill recently, when it was announced thai die woo the cur shown above in a national contest
in which K«wd'« Super Market partidpaled. A glee oauli prixr was
awarded Mrs. Dale Gorby, a oustotner of Groeniyk's stort Two winners in one oomnmaiti'. Quito a record:
. . . . and again, MORE THAN EVES, it's Sherry's for
gifts—the practical kind of gifts that reflect your good
judgment>--gifts that anyone will wclcome with delight
—gifts that the folks at home will find comfort and satisfaction in long after Christmas. For everyone on your
list—and for whatever you wish to pay—you'll find here
something to create happy memories that will linger
through the years.
That's why Sherry's ARB READY . . . ready for you
. . . that's why Sherry's are requesting the pleasure of
your company at their annual pre-Christmas OPEN
HOUSE tand PARTY—Friday and Saturday, November
4 and 5, to help you stretch your gift shopping time.
Carry On! ITS CHRISTMAS at SHERRY'S I
"For never as yet was it counted
a crime
To be merry and happy at
this joyous timet"
WELCOME, EVERYBODY to our OPEN HOUSE and
PRE-CHRISTMAS PARTY this week-end.
S f o n o v
a n d
Z / k e w y ,
SHERRY'S FURNITURE STORE—in downtown Sparta!
34th Y
—Carol Holmes
Weather—drab. But In spite of
the rain and wind, many boys and
girls ventured out for Tricks or
TreaU. With their costumes and
masks, they were thrilled to knock
on strange doors, many for the
first time, some were so tiny,
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Elmo Roper describes the election as a "forecasting nightmare."
Kennedy and Nixon, he reports,
are within two per cent of an
even spUt. One-third of the public is frankly disinterested. He
writes, "It looks like a close election, but either candidate could
win in a landslide."
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November marks the 35th birthday of Seeing Life!
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From one young thing to another, "I think Swalnson is cuter
than Kennedy. He is Just a living
doll."
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Bought the London Times. Price
6D. Front page is entirely devoted
to advertising, such smaU type.
There are listed births, marriages,
deaths, memoriams, motor car
hire,
restaurants,
exhibitions,
church notices, travel schedules,
hotels. Even Steketees have a
notice among the personals concerning their "salute to the British
Isles during their British fortnight."
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Heading this week "Born Free",
by Joy Adamson, a story from
Africa concerning the remarkable
assoeiaUon of a family with a lion
cub. which remained their pel and
friend its entire life, until It was
given its freedom In the wilds,
where she mated. The last line
in the book reads, "Cubs born
20th."
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Delighted to hear the familiar
old popular tune, "In the Shade of
the Old Apple Tree" on the radio
recently, with a real modern beat,
and It took It wonderfully. It
was probably the first song I
learned to sing as a child,
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Two cups of coffee contain your
daily requirement of vitamin nia-
cin. Caffeine is good for a headache, so aspirin and coffee are
an excellent remedy.
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Lillian Sholes was the world's
first typist. Her father, Christopher Sholes, Invented the first
typewriter.
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An 1887 cookbook suggested for
breakfast broiled beefsteak, fried i
pigs' feet, fried oysters, turkey or
liver. There were recipes for
squirrel soup, fish soup, stewed
frogs, and baked calf's head,
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Surprise! The Clearwater Sun
arrived today—176-page, 23rd annual mallaway. The envelope containing the
newspaper read,
"You're Invited, for summer, for
winter, for life!" We do not know
who remembered us with this
beautiful Invitational Issue, but we
do appreciate receiving this edition. Thank you, whoever you
are!
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MASONIC ORDER
HONORS MILLER
Watt
Walter Miller, a local Masonic
leader, was awarded the York
Cross of Honor at a ceremony held
In Petoskey on Saturday, October
29. Walt was one of a class of
eight candidates from all over the
state of Michigan who were eligible for this coveted award this
year. The entire membership In
the state for this honored York
Rite body numbers only 136.
Walt's many years of leadership
In the Sparta Blue Lodge, the
Sparta Royal Arch Chapter, the
Grand Rapids Council of Select
Masons, and the Grand Rapids
Commandery made him eligible
for this high honor.
Mrs. Geo. King attended the installation of Lotus Chapter Order
of the Eastern Star on Friday evei.ing and was installing organUt.
BSVENTB DAT AUVEHTUPT
CHURCH
SpMte, MidigM
If K. Stole St.
Donald Stephen, P u t o r
Mn. Martin Moll. Superintendent
Sabbath School
9:i5 A.M.
Preaching Service
11:00 AM.
We welcome your presence.
m i O B U T f H B A M CHCBGH
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Sunday School.
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Adult Bible C l u s
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SUNDAY:
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10:00 A.M.
Worship
Sunday
iBlble
Morning Service
9:80 AM. 11:00 A J f .
P.M.
Evening
Sunday School
10:40 A J 1
Servlcei a r t held la the Spazta WEDNESDAY:
7:30 P.M.—Mid-Week Bible
Civic Center on North Union.
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~ Prayer Meeting.
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YOUR SENATOR
SPEAKS OUT
9:48 AJt—Pre lunday School
Piajrer Meeting.
10K» AJtr-Chureh Bible School
lor ail agee.
U.-OO AM—Juiior Church Horn
UJOO AJLr—BQV of Meralng
WonMp.
M 0 PJC^-Juaior Tooth Fellow-
ALPINE BAPTIST CHUBCB
7-Mlle Bead and Alpine Aveane
Oometeek Parte,
Frank Oealeeae, Pastor
SUNDAY:
Bible School at 10:00 A M
Morning Worship at 10:S0 AM.
Junior Y. P. at 6:00 P.if.
Xutenaediate Y. P. « f : o o P.M
Evenlii^^ Service at
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WEDNESDAY:
Prayer meeting a t 700 PM.
Senior Y. P. at 7*0 PM.
NOBTH UttlgA'iat BAPTIST
OHUBCH
15-Mile Rd. and l«th Ave.
Jwkm Haeh—e, Paetor
M a our T h r o o f h the BtMe la a
f 100 P J C - M e r Youth Fellow Year" stady Sunday morning, 11:00
Mp.
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NOV, 8 WILL BE AN
PJC—Pre^Bervice Prayer
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IMPORTANT DAY IN
CHUBGH
OUR HISTORY
sir.
CHARLES R. FEEN8TRA
State Senator
17th District
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WEDNESDAY:
Prayer Meeting
8:00 P.M
Young Peoples'
Evening Gospel Service 8:00 P.M
MorahMrWOnhip.
HOLY FAMILY PABISH
Sparta, Michigan
Msgr. Joseph a Walea. Paetor
-^3 MASSES—
Sunday Masses at 8:00 - 9:30 and
11:00 A.M.
10:00 AM.
CASNOVIA METHODIST
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10:46 A.M
Harold M. Taber, paetor
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Sunday School
10:00 A.M.
11:15 A.M,
%M P J L Worship Servce
for all agee.
OF OUR FREE AMERICAN SYSTEM OR THE ROAD TO SOCIALISM.
WHICH DO YOU WANT FOR YOURSELF, YOUR CHILDREN, AND PROSPERITY? REMEMBER—
10:00 AM.
11:05 AM.
Oearifc paeter
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T h e Little Chureh wtth a
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AMERICA AT THE CROSS ROAD — THE BATTLE BETWEEN TWO IDEOLOGIES — SURVIVAL
SUNDAY:
Sunday School
Senioe.
Jlv—Mid-week Morning Worship
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U.S. S E N A T
All Americans—regaxdless of party
—want their BEST men cm the firing line to protect their way of life.
You are urged to elect AL BENTUEY
as U. S. Senator—*. eminently
qualified by 17 years of ynnlfiali
service to the government An expert on Foreign Affairs—A man
you can trust to represent ALL the
people of Michigan honestly. Keep
America strong and at peace—
Elect AL BENTLEY.
Vote Republican
Nov.Sth
Phone EM 1-4981
GOVERNMENT CAN DO NOTHING FOR YOU UNLESS IT FIRST TAKES FROM YOU.
Yoohoo, Everyone! The pie eod a l to be held at the Millpond
school this coining Saturday evening beginning at 8 o'clock will
have an unusual drawing card; the
fathers of the school children will
model a style show. There will
be a skit also, and with last year's
si in mind it would do well
to arrive early as seating space is
at a premium when Millpond presents their dramatic talent. The
long tables of luscious homebaked pies will crowd out the ice
cream, donuts and coKee also on
, wtth a candy sale, baked
goods, whits elephant table, a fish
pond and a varied assortment of
Christmas decorations and gifts at
the h a a a r table vying for your
attanrtnn This Is a must to jot
la year date book: November 5.
laOO pja.' MIMpowd school on 4-
There is no Santa Glaus - THINK
Why Doubt - Be Safe
My suggestion, respectfully Submitted:
Vote REPUBLICAN
and rolls at 9:30 a.m. From 10
to 11:30 a.m.. the pool, trampolines and others facilities will be
free to both members and nonmembers, so plan a party and stay
the morning as a luncheon will be
served from 11:30 to 12:30. A nursery for Children 2 years and old
er for the sum of a quarter. The
usual charge for coffee and rolls
at the "coffee" and the luncheon
requires reservations to be made
by November 7. The tickets are
|1.10 for adults and 50 cents for
children. This invitation Is being
extended to every single one of
you, so if you feel the urge to
do something different, go! The
Y's motto for this election day,
"Bad officials are elected by good
citizens who do not vote!
Organized and unorganized clubs
are vibrating again with the Altar
Society of Holy Trinity starting
to the girts. You are a series of baked goods saless by
to the -party day" cof- sponsoring one this coming Sun
l w to ha IhM a t the West Y-M-CA. day morning in the church baseThe West Y is ment. With hours of 9:30 to 10:30
la
oat ths vote and 11:30 'til noon, gives one plen| gH
a s gMs to ty of time to also take advantage
far coffee ot the opportunity to 'sip and
dunk' while you chat, as coffee
and rolls will be available again
this year.
(Contributed by Friends of Senator Feenstra)
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I've accepted all these in vita
tlons, can you? And Christmas
Open House at Sherry's, too!
THE SENTINEL-LEADER
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