July 12 in the News Now and Then
Now
July 12, 2024 will go down in history as Sturgis DDA is hosting MI Arts Fest. It looks like there is something for everyone.
Because we love history, the Sturgis Historical Society is co-sponsoring a Pokagon Band of Potawatomi dance and drum experience on the Art Stage on North Street.
Then
There were many other July 12th in history and I started to wonder what happened over the years on this day. I used Sturgis Journal archives to find out.
July 12, 1924 – Front page story
“Death Claims John Porter: Taps Sound for Vet of Civil War at Age of 83.”
“A familiar figure in Sturgis for upwards of a half century is no more.
John Fitz Porter passed away at Wade hospital at about two o’clock this morning where he had been taken only a few days ago. He was found dead in his bed at about the hour stated.
Mr. Porter came to Sturgis soon after the close of the Civil War in 1864. He was a veteran of that war and a member of the local G.A.R. post for many years and was 83 years old.”
July 12, 1934 – C.W. Tribbett advertisement
“Sport Dresses: Many styles to select from and a good range of sizes:
$1.50, $1.95, $2.95, $3.95 piques, seersucker, prints.
Children’s dresses: All styles and materials for your selection: sizes 2 – 14, prices range from 59c to $2.95
Millinery: All summer millinery white and colors now 98c.”
July 12, 1944 – Front page headlines
“Allies Are Gaining Along Entire Normandy Front”
“Popular Cigarettes Vanishing: Supply Sent to Men in Service Will Change Smoking Habits”
“On the Battle Fronts”
“Guam Begins to Figure in U.S. Timetable
American Bombers Attack Bavaria in Force
Japs Launch Desperate Assault In Hunan
Enemy Dead On India-Burma Front 38,000
Yanks in Italy Break Livorno Stalemate”
July 12, 1954 – Sturgis Drive-In Theatre advertisement
“Sturgis Drive-In Theatre: For the Whole Family’s Pleasure
‘The Long, Long Trailer’
Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz in a howling’ honeymoon on wheels”
July 12 1964 – Classified ad
“American Legion Post No. 73: Annual Family Picnic, Sunday, July 12; 12 Noon ‘Til? Meat Furnished – Bring Dish to Pass. Borgert Landing Eberhard Lake, Findley Michigan.”
July 12, 1974 – Grant advertisement
“Grant’s Family Restaurant: Every Sunday features All You Can Eat $1.66.
Your choice, Fish Fillet, Crisp Clams, Golden Fried Chicken. Served with french fries, creamy coleslaw, roll and butter. Special menu for youngsters.
Hours: 9:30 to 9:00 daily; 11 to 6 Sunday
Grant City: The more for you moneysworth store, Sturgis Plaza, S. Centerville Rd, Sturgis, Mich.”
So just in case you were also wondering what happened on this day, now you know a bit more.
