FLASHBACKS: Through the pages of the Advance–by Peter Jakey

Flag dedicated on first day at RCHS

20 years ago, January 10, 1983

Katherine Elizabeth Schaudt, who was born at 11:52 a.m. January 1 at the Rogers City Hospital, rested securely in the arms of mother, Ann, in a photo for The Advance. Although she didn?t know it yet, Katherine Elizabeth was the first infant born at the hospital in 1984 and won the New Year?s Baby Contest sponsored by The Advance. She and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Schaudt of Rogers City, were to receive many gifts from local merchants.

Nearly every city voter who responded to a random survey on the $3.2 million renovation and expansion of Rogers City Hospital was in favor of the project. In late December, the 10-member Coalition of Concerned Citizens, a group supporting the renovation of the 33-year-old city-owned facility, sent out a one-page survey to every 20th voter on the city?s registered voter list. A total of 122 surveys were sent out. About 69 surveys had been completed and returned to the coalition. Of those 69, 61 supported the bond issue, five did not support it, and three didn?t take a position.

Former Presque Isle County clerk Ruth Doyle administered the oath of office to her successor, Faye Claus. Claus began serving the last year of Doyle?s term January 3.

The Rogers City girls? volleyball team gave coach Dan Cox a belated Christmas present as they brought home the first place trophy from the Traverse City Christmas Tournament.

40 years ago, January 9, 1964

Highlighting the first day of occupancy for students in Rogers City?s new high school was a brief but impressive ceremony staged by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 3209, at which time a beautiful American flag was presented to the school. The flag, which had flown over the Capitol in Washington, was obtained through Congressman Victor Knox.

One-year-old Henry John Dietlin, the first baby of 1963, relinquished his crown and title on Sunday, January 5 to Lisa, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Lewandowski of Posen. The ?New Year?s Baby of 1964? arrived at 4:27 p.m. at the Rogers City Hospital, assisted by Dr. Richard Foley, and weighed in at eight pounds, 2 1/4 ounces and measured 20 inches in length.

Lester Buza and Richard Kowalski presented a safety award to the Presque Isle County Road Commission for the ?most man hours worked without a lost-time accident? on behalf of Michigan Mutual Liability Company.

60 years ago, January 13, 1944

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Thompson of Onaway were notified by the War Department that their son, George, was killed in action on December 10, somewhere in Italy. Pfc. Thompson was serving in a tank division, and waswounded in the late summer. He was back in active service a month when he was killed. The death of Pfc. Thompson makes the fourth war casualty for Onaway. The other three were Floyd Wahlers, William Gordier, and George Garms.

Timbered areas and farm woodlots in Michigan contain potential lumber needed in the war effort

for boat building, construction timbers and truck bodies. To emphasize the war demands, a series of 13 meetings were scheduled, including one meeting was to be in Onaway. To stimulate greater interest in Michigan, the meetings are to include a war talk from Corporal Oswald O. Obhof of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Fans who like basketball had the opportunity of seeing their favorite game every Thursday at the Rogers City High School gymnasium when three plant teams and the Coast Guard, making up a four-team league, go into action. On the first night, the Yard took on the Coast Guard, while the Quarry battled the Mill.

(Compiled by Peter Jakey)