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  • Delivering Howell, Michigan Melons to President Eisenhower, Washington D.C. - 1960

    Left to Right: Duane Zemper, Melon Queen Patty Dowen, Michigan Representive Chas Chamberlain, Queen's aide & sister Joy Slayton, Mayor Clifton Heller
  • Windstorm Damage to Four Mile House Tavern, Livingston County, Michigan - May 29, 1942

    Was located at 4020 West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan.

    On June 3rd, 1942, the Livingston County Press reported that the Four Mile House "did a rushing business after the storm winds tore off the front of the structure and made it an open-air spot".   
    The Tavern was rebuilt after the windstorm but suffered a fire March 16, 1946.

    Read the June 3, 1942 Livingston County Press article.
  • Windstorm Damages at Wilson Farms, Livingston County, Michigan - June 1, 1951

    Exact location is unknown

    Read June 6, 1951 Livingston County Press article.
  • This is a photograph of Mrs. W. J. Hosley's farm following a "Cyclone" on April 23, 1941.   The Livingston County Press reported that Mrs. Hosley's farm sustained damage with part of the house roof blown off and a big barn wrecked, killing several sheep.
  • This photograph is of the John Ruttman farm, Gregory,  Iosco Township, Michigan following being struck by a tornado on  April 20, 1941.
  • Snow Storm December 8, 1957, unknown location
  • Snow Storm, Howell, Michigan - March 24, 1947

    Car on Grand River Ave., Howell, Michigan. People stayed for several days. Hotel was full. Slept on floor. Cars, trucks, busses lined up from Lansing, Michigan to Howell, Michigan.

    Read the March 26, 1947 Livingston County Press for information about storm.
  • This is a photograph taken of the interior of the Michigan National Guard Armory, 311 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan,  1949.

    The Armory is hosting a banquet; the name of the banquet and persons in the photograph are unknown.
  • This is a photograph of the Dedication ceremony for the Civil War Monument, which is near the entrance of the Lakeview Cemetery, Howell, Michigan.

    The exact date of the dedication is unknown.
  • Mayor Berthold Woodhams was the first purchaser of a bond in the Fourth War Loan in the city. The sale was made by Merland Porter, Howell, Michigan, city chairman for he drive.

    Read more articles about the 4th War Loan.
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