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: Frank Passic; Albion Historical Notebook; 29 December 2023; Hits: 159

ALBION 100 YEARS AGO—JANUARY 1924

Happy New Year everyone! We continue with our theme of “Albion, 100 Years Ago.” January 2, 1924: “Bruce F. Kinmont, well known retired druggist, died at his home, 206 Irwin Ave., at 8:45 o’clock this morning…Mrs. Kinmont passed away a few years ago and the deceased is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Walter Kittinger of this city.”

: Frank Passic; Albion Historical Notebook; 21 December 2023; Hits: 277

EAGLE’S PARADE

A very Merry Christmas to my readers of this column. I thank you for your support of donations of Albion memorabilia which helps me discover new topics to write about. Be sure and tell your friends about this column.

: Frank Passic; Albion Historical Notebook; 15 December 2023; Hits: 686

ALBION ACTION CENTER CHRISTMAS GIFTS

For the record, the hand that was pictured holding that Albion Chamber of Commerce slogan in last week’s article was that of Orlando Harry Gale (1870-1960), owner-operator of the Gale Hardware here.

: eLivingtoday; Albion Historical Notebook; 08 December 2023; Hits: 176

5 Steps to Winterize Your Home

Without a little prep work and routine maintenance, winter weather can wreak havoc on your home. Following a few simple steps can help you avoid frozen pipes, drafty rooms and slippery sidewalks.

: Frank Passic; Albion Historical Notebook; 08 December 2023; Hits: 328

GIVE A THOUGHT TO ALBION

It was 100 years ago this month that the fledgling new Albion Chamber of Commerce embarked on a community-wide organizational membership campaign. Discussions about organizing a Chamber of Commerce occurred in November, 1923, and an executive committee was formed on November 19 to recruit members.

: Frank Passic; Albion Historical Notebook; 01 December 2023; Hits: 241

ALBION 100 YEARS AGO—DECEMBER, 1923

We continue with our theme of “Albion, 100 Years Ago.” December 1, 1923: “Eckford, November 28. On Monday of this week while George Earl of West Eckford was feeding a corn husking machine, he reached in too far and his left hand was caught in the snapping rolls. Before the machine could be stopped the hand and wrist were crushed. He was rushed to Marshall where the arm was amputated.

: Frank Passic; Albion Historical Notebook; 24 November 2023; Hits: 580

1954 ALBION CHRISTMAS PARADE

With “Albion Aglow” coming up this Friday, December 1, I’m reminded that Albion used to have some rather large Christmas parades during the 1950s, when our population burgeoned to nearly 13,000 persons.

: Frank Passic; Albion Historical Notebook; 17 November 2023; Hits: 350

The HON. WASHINGTON GARDNER

A happy Thanksgiving to all my readers of this column. With the recent announcement that Albion College is transferring the Washington Gardner High School building at 401 E. Michigan Avenue to the non-profit Zero Day organization for transformation into senior living apartments and other things, we were heartened to learn that they will retain the Washington Gardner name for this facility.

: Frank Passic; Albion Historical Notebook; 10 November 2023; Hits: 354

POSTAL SAVINGS STAMPS IN ALBION

From 1911 to 1970 in the United States, one of the ways to save money was to purchase Postal Savings Stamps. Stamps were sold at local post offices in denominations of 10¢, 25¢, 50¢, $1 or $5. They were affixed to cards of a same denomination, and then turned in for deposit at the Post Office. Deposits earned 2% annual interest.

: Frank Passic; Albion Historical Notebook; 03 November 2023; Hits: 251

ALBION 100 YEARS AGO--NOVEMBER 1923

We continue with our theme of “Albion, 100 Years Ago.” November 1, 1923. “A number of local people witnessed the burning of a cross which was fastened 10 feet in the air above the steel truss on the cemetery bridge last evening at midnight. The cross was made of wood, being about 4 feet across and saturated with kerosene.

: Frank Passic; Albion Historical Notebook; 27 October 2023; Hits: 257

ROOT BEER STAND

It was on July 4, 1939 that Charles “Pete” and Ruth Peterson opened their Root Beer stand at 315 Austin Avenue. It was a simple camp office-like structure designed to attract thirsty travelers along the busy U.S-12 route through Albion.

: Frank Passic; Albion Historical Notebook; 13 October 2023; Hits: 398

SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY PICTORIAL PUBLISHED

Read any good books lately? This year (2023) has been one of celebration at nearby Spring Arbor University, which is commemorating its 150th anniversary