Volume 54, Number 1, February 8, 1968

Mrs. Phillip Merrill, 88, died January 30, 1968 in the Fisher Convalescent Home, Mayville. Elva Elizabeth Deo, only child of the late Miles and Naverine Doe, was born November 8, 1879 in Koylton Township, Tuscola County. She attended Clifford and Marlette Schools and began teaching in 1899, she taught in the rural schools in this vicinity for 35 years.

Phillip Merrill and Elva Deo were married at the farm home in Koylton August 23, 1905 and celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary at the same place in 1955. Mr. Merrill passed away February 6, 1962.

She is survived by two double cousins, Mrs. Zelpha Schrimgeour, Kingston and Chares Deo, Argyle, Michigan.

Marine Private James C. Patterson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Patterson of Rt.1, Kingston, Michigan was graduated from eight weeks of recruit training at the Marines Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego.

He will undergo from two to fours weeks of individual combat training and then after leave at home, will report to his first Marine Corp Assignment.

The intensified Marine recruit training emphasizes rigid physical conditioning and survival techniques, both at sea and ashore, to develop self-confidence and endurance. Marksmanship with the M-14 rifle and 45 caliber pistol are equally stressed, and close order drill instills the traditions of Marine Corps teamwork.

A thorough study of basic military subjects, hygiene, first aid and sanitation, and the customs, courtesies, history and mission of the Marine Corps serve to polish the new Marine’s recruit education and prepare him to join the Marine combat forces.

Pvt. Manuel J. Sapien is assigned to Company B, 9 Battalion, 3 Brigade, here in the United States Army Training Center Armor, (USATCA)

He will spend the next two months learning the fundamental skills of the soldier in today’s modern action Army – firing live ammunition under stimulated combat situations, learning protective measures and first aid for chemical, biological, and radiological attacks, as well as being schooled in the use of modern arms.

Mrs. B. E. Moore and Mrs. Alton Lyons called on Mrs. Mary Booth at Caro Medical Facilities, Friday.

Mr and Mrs. Basil Hudson, Mr. and Mrs. Terry Hudson of Marlette were Saturday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Caswell.

Mr. Howard Bewernitz, III called on Lonnie Bewernitz Saturday.

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Ensign of Marlette were Sunday evening visitors at the Leland Ensign home.

Mr. and Mrs. Gene Goodfellow of Marlette were Saturday afternoon callers on Mrs. Hazel Wilmot.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Torongeau and family of Wyndott, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Quiel and family of Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Torongeau of Allen Park were weekend guests of their mother Mrs. Ernest Torongeau.

Mr. and Mrs. Leo Legg called on Mrs. Hazel Parker Sunday afternoon.

Mrs. B. E. Moore and Mrs. Stanley Moore were in Cass City Tuesday visiting Mrs. Cecil Walker in the Cass City hospital and Mrs. Clinton Rieck in Hills and Dales Hospital.

Mrs. Hazel Michler of Birch Run and Miss Jennie Coan of Flint were Sunday visitors of the brother Mr. James Coan.

Mrs. John Burmeister was a Thursday afternoon caller at the Leo Legg home.

Mrs. Donald Janneck returned to her home in Trenton Sunday after spending the week with her mother, Mrs. Ernest Torongeau.

Mrs. Bernice Walker and Mrs. David Ruby of Lapeer spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Moore.

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Rassette and family of Linwood visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Rassette Sunday.

Mrs. Hazel Ashcroft, Mrs. Shirley Vincent, Kurt and Phillip visited Mrs. Hazel Parker Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Alton Lyons were weekend guests of their son Rev. and Mrs. Wm. Lyons and family in Pontiac.

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Ensign and children were Sunday callers at the home of their mother Mrs. Everett Rich of Silverwood.

Mrs. B. E. Moore, Mrs. Bessie Sproule and Mrs. Arnold Moore called on Mrs. Cecil Walker and Mrs. Clinton Reick in the Cass City Hospitals, Wednesday.