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  • General Douglas MacArthur, Howell, Michigan, May 16th, 1952

    This is a photograph of General Douglas MacArthur and Mayor Charles Sutton, in a parade, Howell, Michigan, May 16, 1952.
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    This is a photograph of the parade honoring General Douglas MacArthur.   Mayor Charles Sutton rode with the General in Parade, Howell, Michigan, May 16th, 1952.  The other individual is unknown.
  • HCDL-gn-Teeple-N083A_u.jpg

    This is a photograph taken during the visit by General Douglas MacArthur, Howell, Michigan, May 16, 1952.  There was a brief procession from the Library, and in this photograph, several men are greeting the General.  Mayor Charles Sutton accompanied the General, and top right is Clifton Heller.  The names of the others are unknown.  The photograph was taken on East Grand River Avenue, Howell, with First National Bank in the background.

    Livingston County Daily Press & Argus/image/454529766/?terms=macarthur&match=1  (in library use only)
  • HCDL-bd-Conversation-Dick-Lane-Jim-Young-Pete-Baldwin_m.jpg

    A Conversation with Richard Lane, Jim Young, and Peter Baldwin - What happens when you gather a Mayor, Hardware owner and a hospital administrator Great stories about familiar faces, local places, hometown aces.

    Richard Lane was the Administrator for McPherson Hospital, Howell, Michigan 1970-1982.

    Jim Young was a 1953 graduate of Howell High School, Howell, Michigan, owner of Howell Auto Parts, Howell, Michigan and mayor of Howell, Michigan 1975-1985.

    Peter Baldwin was a 1953 graduate of Howell High School, Howell, Michigan and a 3rd generation ower of Baldwin Hardware, Howell, Michigan.

    (HCDL-bd-Conversation-Dick-Lane-Jim-Young-Pete-Baldwin_m.mp4)

    Mentioned in the video:

    • Dodge showroom
    • Ration Board
    • Orly Young
    • WWII
    • Scrap drives
    • Baldwin Hardware
    • George Dunn
    • General Douglas MacArthur
    • Mike Hagman
    • Veterans' Memorial
    • Livingston County Fair
    • Catrell Street
    • Thureson Lumber
    • class reunions
    • Howell High School
    • Michigan Avenue
    • post office
    • Bob Lynn
    • John Page
    • Kris Christopherson
    • Sibley Street
    • Pinckney
    • Charlie Culver
    • Young Motor Sales
    • Howell Recreation Center
    • Joanne Faye
    • Lyman Faye
    • Howell Lake
    • Paul Bennett
    • Chemung Hills Country Club
    • Howard Gentry
    • Stan Dickson
    • Boy Scouts
    • Howell Armory
    • Howell Auto Parts
    • St. Joseph Catholic Church
    • Bob White
    • Standard Oil gas station
    • Howell Rotary Club
    • Troop 63
    • Marsh Dayton
    • Dick Yost
    • Bert Woodhams
    • Citizen's Insurance
    • Charlie Sutton
    • Family Restaurant
    • Eager's Restaurant
    • Midget Restaurant
    • Martin Lavan
    • Don Monroe
    • First National Bank
    • McPherson Hospital
    • Moe, the barber
    • Ed Garland
    • Clifton Heller
    • Heller's Flowers
    • Huron Clinton Metropolitan Authority Board
    • Dick Slayton
    • Archives of Howell
    • Bicentennial History book
    • Howell Fire Department
    • Rad Tucker
    • Don Williams
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    A portrait of Cliff (Clifton) Heller, dressed up for a parade celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Republican Party - 1955.

    Clifton Heller was born in Cass City, Michigan 1912, and he died in Howell, Michigan in 1987.

    Cliff Heller was a florist and co-owner of "Heller's Flowers" in Howell, from 1946 to 1983.  Mr. Heller was also a member of the Board of Commissioners for the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority.

    Cliff Heller was a six-term mayor for the City of Howell, Michigan.
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    A portrait of Cliff Heller, 1957, Howell, Livingston, Michigan.

    Clifton Heller was born in Cass City, Michigan 1912, and he died in Howell, Livingston, Michigan in 1987.


    Cliff Heller was a florist and co-owner of "Heller's Flowers" in Howell, from 1946 to 1983.  Mr. Heller was also a member of the Board of Commissioners for the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority.

    Cliff Heller was a six-term mayor for the City of Howell, Michigan.
  • HCDL-ngp-ZNB002-02-0040_u.jpg

    A portrait of Cliff Heller, 1980, Mayor, Howell, Livingston, Michigan.

    Clifton Heller was born in Cass City, Michigan 1912, and he died in Howell, Livingston, Michigan in 1987.


    Cliff Heller was a florist and co-owner of "Heller's Flowers" in Howell, from 1946 to 1983.  Mr. Heller was also a member of the Board of Commissioners for the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority.

    Cliff Heller was a six-term mayor for the City of Howell, Michigan.
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    Photograph of Robert E. Parker, March 1973.

    Robert E. Parker was born in Howell, Michigan. He is a graduate of Howell High School and practiced law in Howell, Michigan since 1973.

    Mr. Parker served on the City of Howell Planning Commission, Howell City Council, and as City of Howell Mayor.
    For many years, the Parker family resided in their home at 915 North Michigan Avenue (McPherson Mansion) while he was practicing law in Howell.  The Parker Ancestors migrated from Scotland and settled in Howell with the McPherson and Riddle families.
  • Left to Right: Mayor Berthold Woodhams and Merland Porter

    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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    Opening of the US 23 & I-96 Intersection December 12, 1962.
    Left to right: Lawrence Gehringer, Howell, Michigan Mayor Clifton Heller, Mrs. John Mackie, State Highway Commissioner John Mackie
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