Digital Archive of the Howell Carnegie Library Archives

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  • HCDL-ngp-O001-02-O012_u.jpg

    Masonic Temple Dedication Fowlerville, Michigan - 1974
  • 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.
  • HCDL-ngp-H006-04-0080_u.jpg

    A photo of a McPherson family gathering in 1880.

    Top Row: Edward, Mary, William Jr., Ella, Alexander.

    Sitting: Martin, Isabella, William Sr., Elizabeth.
  • HCDL-ngp-H005-05-0001_u.jpg

    This is a photograph from the April 2, 1955 "victory dinner" when the non-profit corporation for the purpose of raising funds for the construction of a new hospital facility met their goal of $698,736.   Robert Akin was the general chairman of the Hospital Development Committee.

    According to the 1988 Annual Report of McPherson Hospital,  Howell, Michigan, with matching federal funds, this fundraising campaign enabled planners to go ahead with their plans to build a 75 bed hospital at a cost of $1,267,000.

    The location of the banquet and the persons in the photographs are unknown.
  • HCDL-ngp-B002-04-0013_u.jpg

    McPherson State Bank - Michigan Avenue, Howell, Michigan. staff for Sidewalk Days - 1957
    Persons unknown.
  • HCDL-ngp-O001-30-0001_u.jpg

    Melon Festival Pageant, Howell, Michigan
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    Melon Festival Pageant, Howell, Michigan
  • HCDL-ngp-P002-08-0010_u.jpg

    Melon Festival Parade Going East on Grand River in Howell, Michigan - 1960s. Can see the Melon queen's float in the background.

    Building signs on the right side of picture, front to back: Rieckhoff Bldg, Livingston Realty, Gamb?, Joe Anne's,and Yax Jewelry.

    Current view of location.
  • Spagnuolos Parade Float

    These photographs are of the First Melon Festival Parade held September 3rd, 1960.  The parade moves west to east on Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan.  The photographs, taken from the south side of West Grand River Avenue, show various floats and exhibits including an 1875 circa Antique Fire Engine, a doodlebug car,  Melon Queen Float, Spagnuolo's Float, and Citizens' Mutual Automobile Insurance Float.
  • HCDL-ngp-P002-08-0014_u.jpg

    Melon Festival Photo, Howell, Michigan - 1960. Melon Queen Pat Dowen is far left standing the rest of are unknown. Can also see the Michigan Dairy Princess and Miss Livingston in the back row.
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