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  • Growing Up Howell A Conversation with Don Yax, 2019

    Life long resident of Howell, Michigan, graduate of Howell High School class of 1943 and local jeweler, Don shares memories of his youth, years in business and a stroll around the town and its people. (HCDL-bd-Conversation-Don-Yax_m.mp4)

    Mentioned/observed:
    • 616 East Sibley Street
    • Howell Lake
    • Howell Theater
    • Howell Opera House
    • Bennett Hardware
    • Grand River Avenue
    • Emanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church
    • Kuderko Laundry
    • Erwin training horses barn
    • Carl Weimeister Blacksmith
    • Deutches Motor Sales
    • John Proctor Hardware
    • Walnut Street Methodist Church
    • U.S. Post Office
    • Ten Cent Barn
    • John Zmuda Plumbing
    • Holkin's Lumberyard
    • Hotel (on Clinton)
    • Howell Coop
    • Clinton Street
    • Peavy's Mill
    • Russell Smith Ford Dealership
    • Kosin's Glass
    • Don Main Cadillac Dealership
    • Howell High School
    • Purdy & Woodruff Lumberyard
    • Barnard Street
    • "junkyard"
    • Parker & Russell Garage
    • Johnny Howell
    • Almon Street
    • IGA
    • Elm Street
    • Lee & ?Kady Company,grocery distributors
    • Doc Erwin, veterinarian
    • 402 West Grand River Avenue
    • Fern Schultz
    • Dixie Gas
    • Hi-Speed Gas
    • Sunoco
    • Caravel Restaurant
    • Earl Sharpe
    • Violet Dunning
    • Judge Hiram Smith
    • Paul Rogers
    • Charlie Sutton
    • Don VanWinkle
    • Fred Teeple, realtor
    • Fishbeck's
    • Holstein cattle
    • fairgrounds
    • viaduct
    • Chemung Hills Golf Course
    • Russ Ver?? cook at Howell Sanitorium
    • Howell Sanitorium
    • National Street
    • Ginsburg's
    • Abe's Glass Store
    • A & W drive in
    • Dr. Huntington
    • Dr. Hill
    • Dr. Brown
    • Dr. Brigham
    • Dr. Sigler
    • McPherson Hospital
    • First National Bank
    • First State & Savings Bank
    • Swann's Store
    • Yax Jeweler's
    • Donald Jeweler's
    • Larkin Grocery
    • McPherson Bank
    • Bill McPherson
    • Buss Yax
    • Tom Cunningham
    • Del Richards
    • Kurt Richards
    • Jack Shinn
    • barbers
    • ?iller's barbershop
    • Duane Meyer, auctioneer
    • Baptist Church
    • Jail
    • Lake Chemung
    • Golf Club Road
    • Hughes Road
    • sawmill
    • log cabin
    • Ben Herman
    • Mr. Hardman
    • Cecil Curtis, men's apparel
    • Watson & O'Leary Bakery
    • Watson & Uptigraf
    • Spinning Wheel Restaurant
    • Pam Shaw
    • Goodnow's Store
    • Dancer's Fashions
    • Pearce's Store
    • Herb Sneed
    • Wes Kruger Grocer
    • Moe's Barbershop
    • Ford Johnson
    • Willie Wright
    • Fred Server
    • Roosevelt Street
    • boat launch, Thompson Lake
    • Morgan Farm
    • Ben Morgan
    • Harry Morgan
    • Betty Yax
    • Pentwater
    • Howell Hardward
  • Zemper: In the Time of Black and White

    "Growing Up Howell, what's your story?" was the brain child of Zemp. This is his final interview. For all those "Growing Up Howell" who sat for this man. Baby, grade school, high school, graduation, wedding, engagement, family and confirmation photographs as well as many other occasions. Here is another side of his talent you may enjoy. Thanks to HHS 1968 Gary Finch who interned at the studio and was a lifelong friend. We are indebted to you for capturing this special interview. (HCDL-bd-Zemper-in-the-Time-of-Black-and-White_m.mp4)

    Mentioned:
    • Nelson Studios
    • Gary Finch
    • 457th Bomb Group
    • Eastern Michigan University
    • Michigan Normal College
    • Tillie Reiner
    • WWII
    • Yale University
    • "sealed train"
    • England
    • Sioux Fall, South Dakota
    • B-29's & B-17 aircraft
    • Brighton
    • Frank Seger
    • Brighton Argus
    • Eric Reiner, Mayor
    • Riddle Street
    • Zemper Studios
    • Cleave Studios
    • Masonic Lodge
    • speak easy
    • Rick Zemper
    • Steve Zemper
    • Tot's Day
    • Fowlerville Minister
    • Joe Brady Family
    • Knight's Templar
    • Cub Scouts
    • Citizens' Insurance Company, Board of Directors
    • Frank Bush Family
    • Mr. Hamilton
    • Howell Motors
    • Dick Quinlan
    • Charles Sutton
    • Elks Ruler 1954
    • Pete Baldwin
    • Rotary Club Howell
    • Baldwin's Drug Store
    • Jim Moffett
    • R. B. McPherson Home
    • MMPA, President
    • Ruthanne Lyons
    • Judge Willis Lyons
    • Miss Dunberger
    • Miss Michigan 1955
    • Patricial Dowen
    • Doc May
    • Miss Zimmerle
    • Mrs. Slayton
    • pool hall
    • Tillie's Aunt
    • Dorothy Dunn
    • Fred Server
    • Clifton Heller
    • Kensington Metropark
    • Marietta, Ohio
    • Bob White
    • photography techniques
    • Mr. Quigley
    • Ol' Red
    • Willie Wright
    • Mrs. Thayer
    • D. L. Zemper, Master of Photography
  • Twilight Cemetery Tour Lakeview Cemetery, Howell, Michigan

    Twilight Cemetery Tour Lakeview Cemetery, Howell, Michigan (HCDL-bd-Twilight-Cemetery-Tour-Lakeview-Cemetery_m.mp4)
    Mentioned/observed:  (noted in booklet)
    • unknown people attending
    • Soldier's Monument (history by David Finney)
    • Elisha Smith & Sons  (portrayed by Justin Brandt & Skip Harvey)
    • Harvey Goodrich (wife portrayed by Sarah Johnson)
    • Abram Losford (daughter portrayed by DeWayne Bassette)
    • funeral parlor
    • Eliza Childers (portrayed by Ashley Gramer)
    • Dr. Jeannette Brigham (portrayed by Jayne Gramer)
    • John Rogers Burdick (portrayed by Jesse Techentin)
    • Jennie Ranney McPherson (portrayed by Elizabeth Mikula)
    • McPherson Mausoleum (members portrayed by Duane & Esther Brown)
    • Jonathan & Eunice Cooke (portrayed by Wayne & Mary Monroe) 
    • David Austin  (daughter portrayed by Rosanne Turcsanyi)
    • Andrew & Elizabeth Waddell  (portrayed by Richard & Mary Hutchins)
    • Morris Thompson Family (portrayed by Dave Lucas, Shay Gramer, Aubrie Gramer & Isabella Woodby)
    • Frank Hickey Family (portrayed by David, Tracy & Kathie Grant)
    • John Galloway  (portrayed by Mike Murray)
  • Memories of Howell, Michigan, Scott Ginsburg

    Memories of Howell, Michigan, Scott Ginsburg (HCDL-bd-Scott-Ginsburg_m.mp4)

    Mentioned:
    • Ginsburg Family
    • Abe, Izzy, Harry & Faye
    • 1018 East Grand River Avenue, Howell
    • Ginsburg Used Auto Parts
    • WWII
    • Salvage business
    • Abe's Auto Parts
    • Abe's Auto Glass
    • Glen Fogle
    • Stan Lalewicz
    • Orland Young
    • Roseann and Shirley Ginsburg
    • Howell Chamber of Commerce
    • 121 & 123 North Center Street
    • New Castle Indiana
    • Howell Armory
    • Howell Auto Parts
    • Advanced Automotive Inc.
    • Burt Thomas
    • WHMI
    • CarQuest Auto Parts
    • Bay City
    • East Lansing, MSU
    • Raleigh, North Carolina
    • Roger Miller
    • Roy Clark
    • Ronnie Milsap
    • Anthony's Dairy Mart
    • Howell Lake
    • Susie Schnackenberg
    • Ward Gremore
    • Skylark Sailboat
    • "White supremacist"
    • Lakeview Cemetery
  • Howell Opera House, Howell, Michigan from the Michigan Humanities Council-2007

    Emmy award winning piece on the Historic Howell Opera House, Howell, Michigan (HCDL-bd-Howell-Opera-House-from-the-Michigan-Humanities-Council-2007_m.mp4)

    Mentioned/noted
    • Howell Michigan
    • Grand River Avenue
    • Bennett Hardware
    • A. Garland
    • Duane Zemper
    • Schroeder Butka Hardware
    • Lansing
    • Fowlerville
    • Brighton
    • Livingston County Courthouse
    • Lindsey Root
    • Livingston Arts Council
    • Jeffrey Stamm
  • Remembering Joe Harris

    Diamond Dot Market Howell, Michigan (HCDL-bd-Remembering-Joe-Harris_m.mp4)

    Names or Places mentioned in video:
    Joe Harris, Diamond Dot Market, Livingston Drugs
  • Visit With the Station Master, Howell, Michigan - 2014

    Duane Brown, station master tells the story of the historic train station in Howell, Michigan. (HCDL-bd-Visit-with-the-station-master_m.mp4)

    Names or Places mentioned in video:
    Duane Brown, Ann Arbor Railroad, Ann Arbor Depot, Grand River Avenue
  • Virtual Memorial Day Parade, Howell, Michigan on May 25, 2020

    Virtual Memorial Day Parade, Howell, Michigan on May 25, 2020 (HCDL-bd-Virtual-Memorial-Day-Parade-May 25-2020-Howell_m.mp4)

    Names or Places mentioned in video:
    American Legion Devereaux Post 141
    Major Gerald M. Bloomfield, II
    Army Staff Sgt. Paul J. Johnson
    Staff Sgt. Thomas Christiansen
    Marine Lance Cpl. Andrew J. Kilpela
    Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Benjamin Castiglione
    SP4 Brent Nauss
    Army Staff Sgt. Gregory W. McCoy
    PFC Jason Meyer
    Marine Cpl. Mark D. Kidd
    Army PFC Wilson A. Algrim
    Howell High School Highlander Band
    Howell Veterans Organization
    Disabled Vets of American
    1st Lieutenant Madeline Lucas
    Melissa Beck, Livingston County Auxiliary Member of the Year
    Frank Munsell, Vietnam
    Wayne Moulton, Army
    Ruben Moulton, Korea
    Brent Wackerle, Air Force
    Bob Proulx, U.S. Navy
    Butch Raby, U. S. Navy
    Jim Reed, Vietnam
    Rex Sawyer, Vietnam
    Donald Banfield, U.S. Marine Corps
    Erv Suida, U.S. Army
    Scott Mannor, U.S. Army
    Michael Dunn, U.S. Marine Corps
    Austin Nash, U.S. Army
    Howell High School Jr. ROTC Program
    Howell Area Historical Society
    Livingston County Sheriff Department
    Livingston County Sheriff Mounted Division
    Howell Area Fire Department
    Boy Scouts of America
    City of Howell Police Department
    City of Howell Public Works
    Richard Lim
  • 200 Block of West Grand River Avenue, Howell, Michigan, Downtown. after 1914

    This is a photograph of downtown Howell, Michigan.   The view is looking west on Grand River Avenue at the intersection of Walnut Street. 

    At 201 West Grand River Avenue, is the Schroeder-Rutka Hardware Store.  The building was built by Fred P. Schroeder about 1911; it is a brick building, 25 x 132 feet, two stories, with a basement and warehouse on the west side. 
    In March 1886, Fred P. Schroeder began the hardware business at Howell, and was located in the Cardell block just across the street north.  In 1911, the business was reorganized and incorporated under the name Schroeder-Rutka Hardware Company.  Fred Schroeder was president, J.H. Rutka, vice president, and J.J. Rutka was secretary-treasurer.   The Library of Congress Sanborn Fire Map for 1911, lists from east to west on the southside of Grand River Avenue, the hardware store, a stock room, undertaker, bike shop, Wickman Wire Works, print shop and produce shop.

    While the date of this photograph is unknown, in the distance is the First Presbyterian Church. The new church was built and began to be occupied in 1915.
  • McPherson Health Center School of Practical Nursing, Howell, Michigan, Class of 1964

    In 1964, the first graduates of the McPherson Health Center School for Practical Nursing, Howell, Michigan, received their diplomas in a ceremony at Hawkins Elementary School Brighton.   The graduates were twenty-one women.  The School for Practical Nursing was sponsored by the McPherson Health Center where classes were held, and by Brighton and Howell Public Schools.  It was  funded by government funds under the Manpower Retraining Act through 1966.   All of the graduates passed their state board examination and were eligible to be licensed by the State Board of Nursing as Licensed Practical Nurses.   The School for Practical Nursing graduated their last class in 1987.

    In this 1964 photograph, the School of Practical Nursing Class honors its graduating class in the traditional white uniform dress.

    Standing back:  Tami Alexander, unknown, Dorothy Yeagle, unknown, Sydney Morse, Susan Haynes, unknown, unknown, unknown

    Middle row: unknown, unknown, unknown, unknown, unknown, unknown, Mary Bugard Korsgren, unknown

    Front Row: unknown, Elaine Woodruff, Emily Janet Rohrabacher, unknown, unknown, unknown, unknown, unknown
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