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  Snow Storm December 8, 1957

  Snow Storm December 8, 1957, unknown location

  Tags livingston county, storm, unknown, winter
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  John Ruttman Farm, Gregory, Michigan

  This photograph is of the John Ruttman farm, Gregory,  Iosco Township, Michigan following being struck by a tornado on  April 20, 1941.

  Tags farm, gregory, iosco county, tornado
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  Mrs. W.J. Hosley Farm, Oceola Township, Livingston, Michigan, 1941

  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.

  Tags farm, livingston county, oceola township, tornado
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  Windstorm Damages at Wilson Farms, Livingston County, Michigan - June 1, 1951

  Windstorm Damages at Wilson Farms, Livingston County, Michigan - June 1, 1951
  
  Exact location is unknown
  
  Read June 6, 1951 Livingston County Press article.

  Tags livingston county, tornado, unknown
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  Windstorm Damage to Four Mile House Tavern, Livingston County, Michigan - May 29, 1942

  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.

  Tags bar, business, livingston county, storm, tavern, tornado, windstorm
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  Delivering Howell, Michigan Melons to President Eisenhower, Washington D.C. - 1960

  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

  Tags howell, melonfest, washington dc
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  Melonfest Parade, Howell, Michigan - 1963

  A photo of the Diamond Dot Market parade float, a covered wagon pulled by a pair of work horses. for the combined Melonfest and Michigan Centennial parade in Howell, Michigan in 1963. The parade was on Grand River Avenue.

  Tags howell, melonfest, parade
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  Michigan Bell float for the Melonfest parade, Howell, Michigan - 1963

  Michigan Bell float for the Melonfest parade, Howell, Michigan - 1963. Viewing west on Grand River Avenue and can see the courthouse clock tower in the background and the Edison building. In 2022, Coratti's Pizza is located at the Edison building site. View location.

  Tags howell, melonfest, parade
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  Keystone Cop Shriners on Mini-Bikes in Melonfest Parade, Howell, Michigan - 1973

  Keystone Cop Shriners on Mini-Bikes in Melonfest Parade, Howell, Michigan - 1973. The parade is on Grand River Avenue looking east.

  Tags howell, melonfest, parade
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  Thurmond Auto Team in the Salty Dog Landlubber People Powered Contraption Race Held During Melonfest, Howell, Michigan - 1982

  Thurmond Auto Team in the Salty Dog Landlubber People Powered Contraption Race Held at Thompson Lake During Melonfest, Howell, Michigan - 1982

  Tags howell, melonfest, unknown