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  • Video tour and history of 922 West Grand River Ave, Howell, Michigan

    William McPherson Jr. built a palatial home at 922 W Grand River Ave., in Howell, Michigan. In later years, it was purchased by the Golden family, thanks to their grandson Scott Ginsburg, we have a glimpse of the home that was torn down many years ago. Narrated by Scott Ginsburg. (HCDL-bd-922-W-Grand-River_m.mp4)

    Harry Ginsberg and Eleanor Ginsberg were the parents of Scott Ginsberg.  The Ginsberg family started and owned several businesses in Howell.  

    Mentioned:
    • Louis and Zealia Golden
    • Howell Recreation Center
    • Harry Ginsberg
    • Eleanor Golden Ginsbert
    • Grand River Avenue
    • Marker Indian Trail
    • Shirley Ginsberg
    • Roseann Ginsberg
    • Interior and exterior views of home
    • rose garden
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  • Judge Stan Latrielle Swearing in Ceremony, Howell, Michigan- 1983

    Judge Stan Latrielle Swearing in Ceremony at the Livingston County Courthouse, Howell, Michigan- 1983. A reception (unknown location) followed and a celebration was held at Judge Stan Latrielle's house afterward.

    In 1982, he ran for Judge for the 44th Circuit Court in Livingston County, Michigan. He held that position for 26 years, 1983-2009.

    Stanley J. Latrielle 1937 - 2009.
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  • First Baptist Church, Howell, Michigan, Front Interior - 1959

    First Baptist Church, Howell, Michigan, Front Interior - 1959

    Last Sunday in the old church before razing for new church building. Rev. Merle Meeden

    unknown people
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  • First Baptist Church, Howell, Michigan, Interior - Before 1959

    First Baptist Church, Howell, Michigan, Interior - Before 1959

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  • 53rd District Judge Michael Hegarty, Livingston County, Michigan - 1994

    53rd District Judge Michael Hegarty, Livingston County, Michigan - 1994

    First appointed in 1992, re-elected in 1994, 1996, and 2002. Retired in 2005.
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  • Probate Judge Susan Reck, Livingston County, Michigan - 1994

    Probate Judge Susan Reck, Livingston County, Michigan - 1994

    Susan Reck was Probate Judge for Livingston County from 1989 to 2007.
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  • Howell Melon Cookbook , Howell, Michigan - 1979

    Howell Melon Cookbook , Howell, Michigan - 1979 compiled by the Howell Jaycee Auxiliary

    Compiled, edited, and typed by:

    Diane Blazon, Mary Lou Boutell, Pam Cunningham, Susan Jonckheere, Nancy Klynstra, Linda Koch, Isabel Light, Jill Moon, Lina Scott, Gretchen Shipley, Elaine Simo, Carol Thompson

    Names mentioned:

    Citizens Insurance Company, Lillian Craig Johns, August Schmitt, Hicksville farm, Willard Wiltse, Stanley Knight, Howard Dankers, Cliff Heller, Dr. May, Gerald Harmon, Stanley Dickson, Gene Burroughs, Les Merritt, Howard Gentry, Family Restaurant, Joe Harris, June Wroten, Toni Barger, Alice Neikirk, Barbara Jonckheere, Robert Frost
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  • William Hemingway 90th Birthday at Dora (Hemingway) Davis Home in Howell, Michigan - 1903

    William Hemingway 90th Birthday at Dora (Hemingway) Davis Home in Howell, Michigan - 1903.  William Hemingway is Dora Davis' father.

    Back Row Left to Right: Martha Hemingway (unknown maiden name); Anna (Reason) Grieve; Fred Grieve (husband to Anna); Gertrude Katherine Grieve; Rhine and Annabelle Mapes; Isaac Davis (bowler hat); Thomas Farrell; Dora (Hemingway) Davis; Charlotte Farrell (unknown maiden name, wife of Thomas)

    Middle Row: Silas Hemingway; Phoebe (Hemingway) Grieve; William Hemingway; Ann Hemingway; Fred Hemingway

    Front Row: Casper Farrell?; Grace Grieve (married Hiram R. Smith); Harold Grieve; unknown; unknown
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  • Grandchildren of Hiram and Grace (Grieve) Smith -June 1965

    Photo of grandchildren and great nieces of Hiram and Grace (Grieve) Smith. Taken at Hiram and Grace (Grieve) Smith's 50th wedding anniversary at their house at 824 W. Grand River, Howell, Michigan in June 1965. View current location.

    Back row (left to right): Suzanne Sandling, Diane Hall, David Wiseley (baby), Lisa Sandling, Kathy Hall, Robert Wiseley, John Wiseley.
    Front row (left to right): Susan Hameister (great niece), Cyndy Sandling, Patti Sandling (arms around her little sister Heidi), Cynthia Hameister (great niece), Tom Wiseley (red shorts), Richard Hall, Julie Sandling, Jim Sandling.
    Missing: William Hall Jr who was in the U.S. Navy at the time.
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  • Melon Festival the First 50 Years, Howell, Michigan - 2010

    In 2010 the Melon Festival, Howell, Michigan was 50 years old. Video of photos through the first 50 years of the Melon Festival, Howell, Michigan.

    Soundtrack:
    • Through Their Eyes, Bradley Joseph
    • The Journey Continues, Background Music Artists
    (HCDL-bd-Melonfest-50-year-hd_m.mp4)

    Mentioned/observed:
    • Honey Sweet Melon
    • August P. Schmitt
    • Joe Harris
    • Dr. Louis "Pat" May
    • Hicksville, Ohio
    • Howard Danker
    • Willard Wiltse
    • Stanley Knight
    • Patricia Dowen
    • Cliff Heller
    • Howell Livestock
    • Marathon Gas Station
    • Grand River Avenue
    • Melon Queen
    • Patsy Weller
    • Julie Allen
    • Garland's Mens
    • Miss Livingston 
    • Miss Melon Queen
    • Livingston County Courthouse
    • Howell Centennial
    • Eager's Restaurant
    • D & R Electric
    • Spagnuolo's Candy
    • Livingston Drugs
    • Baldwin's Hardware
    • Mayor Heller
    • Michigan Bell
    • W. D. Adams
    • Fred Catrell City Clerk
    • Goodnow's
    • First National Bank
    • Edison
    • Squadron 69
    • fire engines
    • Laverne Ott
    • Frank Ott
    • Elizabeth Ott
    • steam engine
    • color guard
    • Page Field
    • Elaine Copeland Farm Bureau Queen
    • Diamond Dot Market
    • Howell Jaycees
    • Howell High School Marching Band
    • Itsell's Clothing
    • Western Auto store
    • Campbell Discount store
    • Sutton's Hardware
    • Shippy's paint
    • Cub Scouts
    • Masonic Temple
    • Citizen's Insurance
    • Shriner's
    • Shrine Circus
    • Howell Theater
    • Standard Oil
    • Platypus
    • Phoenix
    • Livingston Arts & Craft Association
    • Esther Brown
    • Howell Carnegie Library
    • 5 K race
    • Melon Tent
    • State Street
    • Michigan Avenue
    • barbequed chicken
    • unknown persons
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