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The original documents are located in Box 3, folder "11/28/74 - Thanksgiving Breakfast -
30-30 Club" of the Sheila Weidenfeld Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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Date Issued 10/974
By P. Howard
Revised
FACT SHEET
Mrs. Ford's Office
Event THANKSGIVING BREAKFAST
Group 30-30 Club (the President's High School Football Team)
DATE/TIME Nov. 28, 1974 11:00 a.m.
Contact Pat Howard
Phone 2927
Number of guests: Total
52
Women X
Men x
Children
Place State Floor
Principals involved President and Mrs. Ford
Participation by Principal yes
(Receiving line) no
Remarks required none
Background Each year the President's high school football team members and their
wives get together at Thanksgiving . -- this is the 1930 football team of
South High School, Grand Rapids, Michigan
REQUIREMENTS
Social:
Guest list yes
Invitations yes
Programs no Menus yes
Refreshments Breakfast Menu
Entertainment No
Decorations/flowers Yes
Music Yes
Social Aides yes
Dress Business Suit - -- short casual dresses for the ladie€oat check yes
Other
Press:
Reporters yes
Photographers yes (pool)
TV Crews
White House Photographers
yes
Color yes
Mono.
Other
Technical
Support:
Microphones no
PA Other Rooms
no
Recording no
Lights no
Transportation by cars
Parking South Grounds
Housing --
SERALD
Other --
(Risers,stage,platforms) --
Project Co-ordinator Pat Howard
Phone 2927
Site diagrams should be attached if technical support is heavy.
Digitized from Box 3 of the Sheila Weidenfeld Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
Date Issued 10/974
ma mott nite before
By P. Howard
Revised
FACT SHEET
Mrs. Ford's Office
Event THANKSGIVING BREAKFAST
Group 30-30 Club (the President's High School Football Team)
DATE/TIME Nov. 28, 1974 11:00 a.m.
Contact Pat Howard
Phone 2927
Number of guests: Total
52
Women x
Men x
Children
Place State Floor
Principals involved President and Mrs. Ford
Participation by Principal yes
(Receiving line) no
Remarks required none
Background Each year the President's high school football team members and their
wives get together at Thanksgiving - - this is the 1930 football team of
South High School, Grand Rapids, Michigan
REQUIREMENTS
Social:
Guest list yes
Invitations yes
Programs no Menus yes
Refreshments Breakfast Menu
Entertainment No
Decorations/flowers Yes
Music Yes
Social Aides yes
Dress Business Suit - -- short casual dresses for the ladieSoat check yes
Other
Press:
Reporters yes
Photographers yes (pool)
TV Crews
White House Photographers
yes
Color yes
Mono.
Other
Technical
Support:
Microphones no
PA Other Rooms
no
Recording no
Lights no
Transportation by cars
FORD
Parking South Grounds
Housing - -
Other --
(Risers,stage,platforms) --
Project Co-ordinator Pat Howard
Phone 2927
Site diagrams should be attached if technical support is heavy.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
SUBJECT: Instructions for Social Aides
EVENT: Thanksgiving Brunch (30-30 Club)
Date/Time: November 28, 1974 (11:00)
No. of Guests: 50
Uniform:
Parking:
In-Place Time for Aides:
In-Place Time for OIC:
Duty Aide: LCDR T. S. Todd, USN
First Family Participation: The President and Mrs. Ford
The following Social Aides will attend:
*Officer in Charge
Music: USMC Strings in the Lobby (10:30) (East Gate)
USMC Cordovox in the Diplomatic Reception Room (10:30)
Remarks:
Lieutenant /MI. Commander, U. S. Navy
T. STEPHEN TODD
Naval Aide to the President
SERVICE 14. FORD LIBRARY
DISTRIBUTION:
BGen Lawson
Mrs. Lammerding
Usher's Office
LtCol Sardo
Mrs. Weidenfeld
White House Garage
LCDR Todd
Secret Service
White House Staff Mess
LtCol Blake
Visitor's Office
Mr. O'Donnell
Major Barrett
Band
White House Police (7)
30/30
F
wine
THE WHITE HOUSE
White WASHINGTON Wines Serves
Wente Bros
Grey Reisling
(Californie Wine)
R. FORD LIBRAHY
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WASHINGTON
On 6 1/2 of hands
SEARLD FORD
LIBRARY
in Bocher opened cereming
treesury Neput- - Solvent
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line - up of members- -
intro. of wive, to
each other - what
they've been doing
for Lest yr. Cargest
Srp of members
they 've even he d'
Boesher (va) - she
FORD
in Jr. High when 3
LIBRARY
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WASHINGTON
I susT want
to hule you
we'll do one
davnest to get
to G.R. If cant
set there maybe
here rext 47 4
FORD
I Im SERATE
LIBRARY
happy
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blessed unuty
I Pp - We here
a (ot of probs.
Serious 1 Itale
Anis on a vising
tide we are
for good reesons
the enjoy 7 of MP
all U the ERAL was LIBI ld.
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Invocetion by
Silent prug
Lavene Noels
Loe
Rus skippe
Bos Metro
nurv Bleaksman
Wisned flank,
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Une,
WASHINGTON
Bosher
Mrs,
Ford
GENALD & FORD CIBRARY
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Coneld baumer -
Retived who
24 fraud child her
Arthur G. Brown-
IOPS GERALD 2 Anywan
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4m recell lest yr-
brot to attention
an every shartage.
H comment to
hens medic what
travel- cost of energy 7 nd Se Rn
no compleint of taxpayer.
12,000 gallens of
aurahn Fuel- 1 most
of me cayo -
GENAU
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Pres. was last 1
Intro. is an
honor- -
Am all met B.
to net kntro. her apain
S I'd like Ma
resqued her from
School
3 sans, Muki, theological
school - melip
up from En Fa's sini-
married
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Jack, in 4 fareste -
8 tene that he z
8014 to college but
thinks he may
want to be s
rauch hend.
Purash 80 to collep
Susan - here - Sr. in h.s.
The food Fml deighted
to here you here.
Our home 4 homed
213, million Am
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Are we finish
Brunch - Tour of
wit - smill rp,
of 10 a 12 - some
feel For beach
of place & what
a Ceautifu / home
it is.
80 as rr to FORD
Oval office ERALD where
I work
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AI call a signet
Many lines, I here
reminised such
some V expirence 4
we hed in 1930
ouerms Don't
That ty W W pretty
unon tion may
time, cupp sent
made me do
me
again.
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Swimming pool- 1
1 game every sat.
+ donsle huden
on occasion -
Things H came to
hi 1 mind -
closeners # + So
evident tn & 50
Prominent non
Dut that there / .
an athletic then
Art
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# waled so
close toge the of
wated somell
leadership from
Cutf. 5. vermende Sen
Some sceldings hid
Sive us for time
Gurt Rus.
to time - Didn't
Danny hm in fall -
Laza. Played mut
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yr. It z a term
I was close f F
a vaiety L
neasons. Obsen
I+ our parents
gratiful 1 for it.
Remember going
to Johnn's,
place - don't
recall nam C -
Johnsmi Dns store
on comes. His
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Fa a st. penn 1
we led 80 on
& on & on - That
school was a
st. period in
mg , life hime
AI
mede, / vec c (+ve d
bay 5 Milt -
Just 80 T bach
fr trip - ALL Gne
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PR - in fact st
VP- - B hereme
I'm km Sacc
who hu it be
Pau Lifet
u heneme I see
Ja Her, Lincoln
memoril me he,
me happ ) I'm 1
an Am,
we're the most
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playing tall of
knowing ym.
I Manh you
ven much -
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Ren set w, hall
football we
to Pre 11 80 office in oval
Leam Capt. of S.H.S
30/30 Clus 1
1974
DF ,
a gracions ledy
-
Expression Ree of gratitude
Pcu Set-
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Our appreciation 1
fn your well-
being $ happiness-
Nolied The put
pres. pen in her
rochet.
LORD LIBRARY
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A. reeson to hones
me in any was
b do apprec. & do apprec.
will treasure :t
know lron much
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A package sim
to Pel. & subsequently
explained - pix.
of (Iff Gettings
1915- stude
State Paulty
Contest -
here's our beloved
coach holding a
clucken
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w.m alot of
heir -
gave it to
Gettings
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Pres.
/ ader of lousivers
Election of Officers
Retain same
0 ficen -
We do have
"(d k
dues blw. now Nov. $ he xt
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Nev. Lipseans- -
,
Rm, builcase K 1926
Tsu toistre 1
her. Joslind
30/30
Harold Bosscher - Pres. of 30/30
clus opened aremony.
Art Brown- - sein treasurer - game
treasury Report - Clus is solvent
Brown then announced every
member would be announced.
tell others 100 what they've been
doing for last year and met
they should intro. wines to every-
one.
Brown told them this was
they've ever had.
the largest group of members
member in alphabetical order.
He then proceeded to intro, every
Apt, owner
Burdell: wife recently passed away,
Bosscher: tool & Dye - Fisher Bodyl
son alanyer
ret,
y
Bouman:
24 Grandchildren retired
Brown:
Coryell: Muddle School -flas-
Someone stole Flas. found in
Meilbox - someone transfered it
to central South High
Dood : Jane, wife 5 hid;
12
Ell.oH: Fern31932 class of south
EllioH - \ High sm; I grandchildren
Gettings: lost 1 his wife to
democrats; you're still Jemy,
still termmete friend & and
Pres. & I wd like to give
a toast to our Pre:- All
stood up,
Sm.
Gener - wife thes to keep
him in line. One problem
how to heep President for
next year. Pre, of organ.
says no comment,
Heinzelmani "Pushred"- From
what - 4r. & a half
apo retired - Had to fujure
out what to do in
retirement. 'When I
wale up here nothing to
do, when I to leed
Minli done" Things Same half
Joslin: Son 33 4rs. old, daughter
29, still single.
Some,one said "don't give
law school
up hope" Son going to
Lurtesema.
Silas Mc Gee: Even yone laughed
& clapped. Ashed has Shee
Wa, in Alashe & O places
for a while blem longeshm.
man - anecdates - Said
asout JF, when someone
ashed: The his & man who
to look trinard to the future
About himself "A Rolline storie
dues not set there any more
STATE
Muluihill- wife wanders
4 children. two grandchilder
retined. I'm a go-getter.
Took in wife to wash
at 9:00 & then went to
set her.
Nelson - retired one son, a
ranger
Prestm - Since March in
S. Africe. His comp. A
handles water supply
line, fn same of larger
citi, in S. Africe.
3 children
Register: That blond there is
my wife not her in
9b grade in H.S. wife
told her him it wd
be a gold gold day
when which has
ashed her to get merried
Merried 40 yrs,
Rose: 2nd chief coach in 30.
Wife Lidit be here. Brot
his daughte Sandra
Has son 27 whose
citting memid. If
to have his fine wife the
Pres, Led, wait So long
Son said "I'll have to'
wait too:
BEHALD
THE
Ross - 5 graudchildier
Special message - rep.
1700 + H.S. students.
Spoke to many
them think its wonder- wolder-
ful & slad his here,
Ross: 3 grandchildien &
daughter
Thomes! wife Ua - have
2 $ 3 children
from fames wife
Trimpe: wife, Lomaine.
3 grandchildien 2
children like, to fish
Van Tassel: Svelyn, wife.
Tried each 42. to get
here. Something his
always come up.
Da. in college
Wishin:
Dangle Desh
gift - To Football Foo Pre Pen - will set with be
th oval off is -
Insuiption To JF king Capt.
of 5.4.5,1932 30/30 cluss
1474
Tommon -
10:30 Blair House
1:30 FBI
Pres.
was lest to be intro.
40 Intror B. Ford. who he
said the, 'cate all me but
he'd like them to know-
Rescued her from Central
High School.
3 sms, M.lie, Jack Steve
Da. Susan
De
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art Brown- -
nursing at S. High
found by Postal service.
Tenned over to 30-30.
Sent year.
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Art Brown-Secretary, 30-30 Club
He usually get home about 4:30 each day (CST)
616-243-5356
Carolyn
matson
11/25/74
30-30 Club
GERMLD R. FORD LIBHANA
reason for name: it was the championship (city and state) South High
Football Team (grand rapids) in 1930 -- and the team had 30 members
total.
Total of 52 team members and wives are planning to attend as of
Monday night.
They have met every year since 1930 on Thanksgiving Day. It has
always been a breakfast, usually about 9 a.m. They used to meet
at Hattem's Restaurant in Grand Rapids (Mose Hattem was a cheerleader
at South). His restaurant closed and they started meeting at the
Pantlind Hotel about 1960.
Their custom was to have only the team emembers at the breakfast,
except for every five years, when each member would bring his wife
and kids. Next year is the "five year¹¹ time, when the whole family
will be included.
How it got to the White House this year
last Thanksgiving, Art
Brown (secy-treas of group) talked to the President and said that the
group had been talking, and they thought it would be a lot cheaper
for the taxpayer if all of the 30-30 Club came to Washington instead
of JF flying back to Grand Rapids (this was right at the time that there
was a great deal of criticism being leveled for excess use of jet fuel
for Presidential travel). JF said 'great!' and, since Fords still in
Alexandria house, planned to have it at a hotel here. Then Congress
started talking about the Damiral's House, and JF sent word that they'd
love to have it there. Then, in August after he became President, he
had someone on his staff call Art Brown and left the message 'not to
worry -- the breakfast would still be held, but there'd have to be one
change -- in the place it would be.'
President of the group is Harold Bosscher of Rockford, Mich; VP of
group is JF; treas is Art Brown.
This is largest %age of members who've ever attended. Of the list, might
want to note:
-Clifford Gettings, Grand Rapids, who was coach in 1930
-Mr and Mrs. Edward Preston, who are coming from
Johannesburg, South Africa
Daniel P. Rose, who was asst coach
-Silas McGee, ret. longshoreman who has been subject of
interviews on West Coast (apparently, some doctors bought
his ticket to D.C. and gave him money for new suit)
note: they're arriving Natl Arprt 1:10 or 1:20 from GR Weds - press will be
with & they don't care if D.C. media is aware
30 People on team
state + city championship
lgst 70 age of members - 26 (all that's left)
Ha mose Hern's Restaur - Grand Rapids rest closed
(Hattem was cheesleader at South) - agreed
to open - Pantlind Hotel - 1960 1st time
whole fam every 5 yrs
Pres Fard of not there, he calls
always been a break fast Ha. at a.m.
Each person intro wife t tells what
kids- rest social
they've done year before & about
Basscher Pres
GREAT FORD
JF
V Pres
Sery -ts art Brown
haphezard elections on
cheaper
last thnksqiving - checked here pres ain -great then home- in
that pay the
wed love to have it
had someone call t tell ant not to
to come
here
aviat fuel
worry, brkpt wed still be held, but
have to make one change - august
29
are flying out of 6R weds am
1:10 or 1:20 p.m. - does not mind
info being given out
6R pren be there ahead-
chan 8 TV flying w/
FORD
LIBRARY
-
Call Flower shop
speak w/ Chuck Smith
(he is assisting during holidays)
also : Princess Rediving
401/593-7795
30-30 Club Brunch
centerpieces:
turkeys nade out of styrofoam
about 15" high
melted candle wax for the bill and red thing that hangs down
eyes out of corsage pins
sprayed antique gold (brownish) paint
in baskets, on mats
encircled by decorative gourds, purple grapes, cumquats
orange pyracantha used
(From Rex Scouten, 11/27/74 at 10:30 am)
Thanksgiving Dinner Menu
Roast Turkey with giblet gravy
Bread stuffing
Glazed chestnuts
Cranberry sauce
Mashed potatos
Broccoli
Green salad bowl
Cherry pie ala mode
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brown will be guests at dinner, tonght.
and will be staying overnight.
The Usher's office does not know what time dinner will be
served tomorrow.
FORD LIBRARY
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary to Mrs. Ford
Coverage of 30-30 Club Brunch
Thanksgiving Day, The White House
10:45 a.m.
Full coverage of arrival of guests at
South Portico entrance to White House
11:15 a.m.
Pickup in Press Lobby of pool to cover
start of brunch, get opening shot as guests
are seated.
Photo pool
Reporters
Pool camera crew
AP
AP
UPI
UPI
Washington Post
Post
Grand Rapids Press
Star
Network corresponden
Grand Rapids Press
WOTV-Grand Rapids
1:15-ish
Pools listed above to cover toasts and other remarks.
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary to Mrs. Ford
Coverage of 30-30 Club Brunch
Thanksgiving Day, The White House
10:45 a. m.
Full coverage of arrival of guests at
South Portico entrance to White House
11:15 a. m.
Pickup in Press Lobby of pool to cover
start of brunch, get opening shot as guests
are seated.
Photo pool
Reporters
Pool camera crew
AP
AP
UPI
UPI
Washington Post
Post
Grand Rapids Press
Star
Network corresponder
Grand Rapids Press
Time
WOTV-Grand Rapids
Time
XC
1:15-ish
Pools listed above to cover toasts and other remarks.
added by Ron nessen- -
Pres wants as much
coverage as poss Pro
thy 917 DERALD FORD
List of 30-30 Club members for the
White House Thanksgiving Brunch.
Mr. Michael Buddell
Mr. & Mrs. Harold Bosscher
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Bouman
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Brown
Mr. & Mrs. Sherman Coryell
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Dood
Mr. & Mrs. Malcolm Elliott
Dr. & Mrs. Allan Elliott
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Ford
Mr.Clifford Gettings
Mr. & Mrs. Martin Geyer
Mr. & Mrs. John Heinzelman
Mr. & Mrs. Leon Joslin
Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Luurtsema
Mr. & Mrs. John Mulvihill
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Nelson
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Preston
Mr. & Mrs. Milton Register
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Rose
Mr. & Mrs. Archie Ross
Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Ross
Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Thomas
Mr. & Mrs. James Trimpe
Mr. & Mrs. Burgess Wisner
Mr. & Mrs Richard Zylstra
No Word From:
Mr. Silas McGee Yes
Mr. Leo Van Tassel
Will Not Attend:
Mr. Ford Lipscomb
Copy HOWE
SENATE FORD LIBRARY:
RS. JAMES W'
SOUTH RICH SCHOOL
GRAND BAPIDS, MICHIGAN
MR.$MRS. N/RS.
$MRS
Bordell, (Nassiff) Michael
Heinzelman, John
1942 Cultridge Drive
Route 14, Box 337
Charleston, West Tirginia 25311
Greenville, Nichigan 43338
Semiratived
Apartment owner
MR.&MRS.
Bosscher, Harold SEE BACK OF PACE# 2
Joslin, Leon A.
2228 Heather Court, S. E.
8602 Fountleroy Way, S. W.
Grand Rapids, Hichigan 40506
Seattle, Washington 98116
Tool & Die -- Fisher Body #1, G.R.
Owner, Joslin Realty
MR. $MRS
MR.
Bouman, Gerald
Lipscomb, Ford
Rt. #2, Spruce Avenue
123 Brown Street, S.W.
White Cloud, Michigan 49349
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506
Retired Grand Rapids fireman.
A & P Tea Company
MR. $ MRS
MR.&MRS.
Brown, Arthur G., Secretary
Lurtsema, Alfred
1220 Sylvan Avenue, S. E.
2458 Belfast, S. E.
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507
Tool & Die - Fisher Body #1, G.R.
Retired. Fisher Body #1, G. R.
MR.&MRS
Coryell, Sherman
Present McGee, Silas address unknown 22 So. Park
6747 Ada Drive, S. E.
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49508
(? Oakland, California 94603) S.F. 94107
Retired South High School Principal
MR. MRS.
616-243-5356
Dood, Peter MR. MRS
Mulvihill, John L. (Pat)
62 Wellington Estates
1751 Delwood, S. W.
Belding, Michigan 48809
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506
Phone: 794-0119
Retired. Grand Rapids Varnish Co.
DR. & MRS.
MR.$ MRS
Elliott, Dr. Allan R.
Nelson, Robert F.
Route #1, Box 652
9176 S. Riverside Dr., Rt. #3
Shippenville, Pennsylvania 16254
Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837
Professor, Clarion State College
Retired. Supervisor, Lansing Oldemobile
MR. $MRS.
Elliott, Malcolm
Preston, Edward A.
1206 Eastwood Dr., Apt. 10
133 Smull Avenue SEE BACK OF PAGE
Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858
West Caldwell, New Jersey 07006
Associate Professor, Central Michigan U.
Vice President, Interpace Corporation
MR. & MRS
Ford, Gerald R.
Register, Milton
Executive Office Building
5520 Greenboro Dr., S. E.
Washington, D. C. 20500
Grand Rapide, Michigan 49506
Vice President of the United States
Supervisor. Lear Siegler
MR. & MRS.
MR. & MRS
Cattings, Clifford H., Coach
Rose, Daniel P., Assistant Coach
1520 Ridgewood Avenue, S.E.
1404 South Drive
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506
Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858
Real Estate. Dutcher Realty
Retired. Athletic Director, Central Michig
MR. & MRS
MR
Ceyer, Martin
Ross, Archie
FORD
700 Madison Avenue, S. E.
921 Daisy Lane
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506
East Lansing, Michigan 48823
LIBRAM
Real Estate Broker
Asst. Prin, Lansing Everatt High School
-2-
30-20-CLUB
MR$MRS MRS
Van Tassel, Leo
?
2
Loss, Marbert
Northern Michigas University
0511 Nevells Lane
Portage, Michigan 49081
Marquette, Michigan 49853
Retired. Fisher Body, Marion, Ind.
MR. & MRS.
MR & MRS
Wisner, Burgess I..
Thomas, Floyd
1446 Mapleview Street, S. E.
2675 Woodbine
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49508
Grandville, Michigen 49418
Owner, Burge Chemical
Fundral Director
MR. & MRS.
MR $ MRS
Zylstra, Richard J.
Trimpe, James
Rt. #2, Box 61
316 Collindale, S. W.
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506
Chicago Heights, Illinois 60411
Sales, General Electric Co.
Supervisor, Ford Motor Company
:
DECEASED MEMBERS
Krause, Arthur W., Principal
Wickett, Howard W., Faculty Manager
Blackport, Marvin
Cooley, Louis
Knowles, LaVerne
Koepnick, Russell
Matson, Robert
Schipper, Russell
Smith, Wallace
FORD LIBRARY 071139
MR. & MRS
Kr. Harold Bosscher
7186 Peninsula Dr.
Rockford, Michigan.
49341.
MR & MRS
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Edward A. Preston
Johannesburg, South Africa,
c/o Lock Joint Pipe Company
of South Africa, P.O. Box #78592,
Sandton, Tvl., 2146,
Republic of South Africa.
TO FFICERS OF THE 30-30 CLUB ARE
BOSSCHER- PRESIDENT
FORD - VICE PRESIDENT
BROWN - SECRETARY
30-30 Club Brunch
centerpieces:
turkeys rade out of styrofoam
about 15" high
melted candle wax for the bill and red thing that hangs down
eyes out of corsage pins
sprayed antique gold (brownish) paint
in baskets, on mats
encircled by decorative gourds, purple grapes, cumquats
orange pyracantha used
STATE FORD
30-30 Brunch
Seating Arrangement - Separate couples. Seating discussed
between President and Art Brown
Table clothe - Yellow
China - Franklin Roosevelt
Dress - Short dresses for ladies; business suits for men
Wine- - Wente Bros Dry Reisling (Calif wine)
Private Dinner
Mrs. Ford wanted cherry pie.
Centerpiece - Rex has not received word on that, but he
assumes they would not use the same as the
morning but would have flowers from the garden.
GERAL 11. FORD
For immediate release
Monday, Nov. 25, 1974
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary to Mrs. Ford
First Family schedule for
week of Nov. 25, 1974
Nov. 28, 1974
Thanksgiving Day
The President and Mrs. Ford will host the
President's High School Football Team for
a Thanksgiving Brunch at 11 a.m. at the White
House. Known as the 30-30 Club, guests are
members of the 1930 football team of South
High School, Grand Rapids, Mich., and their
wives. About 54 guests are expected.
GENALD R. FORD LIBRARY
For immediate release
Tuesday, Nov. 26, 1974
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary to Mrs. Ford
The President and Mrs. Ford will be hosts Thanksgiving Day
at a brunch for members of the President's high school
football team and their wives. The brunch will be at 11 a. m.
in the White House Blue Room. About 52 guests are expected.
The group is known as the 30-30 Club, so named because it
took the city and state football championships for South High
School in Grand Rapids in 1930, and because the team had 30
members.
It has met for breakfast on Thanksgiving Day every year since
1930, though this is the first meeting in Washington, D.C.
(they generally meet in a restaurant in Grand Rapids). Plans
were made to meet this year in Washington about a year ago.
Harold Bosscher of Rockford, Mich. is president of the Club;
The President is vice president; and Art Brown of Grand Rapids
is secretary-treasurer.
Traveling the farthest are Mr. and Mrs. Edward Preston of
Johannesburg, South Africa. Also attending will be Clifford
Gettings of Grand Rapids, who was coach of the team in 1930.
The menu:
Honeydew melon garnished with strawberries
Eggs Benedict
Asparagus
Hot apple pie and vanilla ice cream
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SCHEDULE FOR 30-30 CLUB MEMBERS
Wednesday, November 27, 1974
1:20 p.m.
Arrival by United Flight #642Y charter aircraft at
National Airport. You will be met by Col. Ric Sardo
and Nancy Howe.
1:30 p.m.
Depart National Airport via Marriott Corporation mini bus.
1:40 p.m.
Arrive Marriott Twin Bridges Hotel.
Thursday, November 28, 1974
10:15 a.m.
Aboard Marriott mini bus.
10:25 a.m.
Chartered bus departs Hotel for White House.
10:45 a.m.
Arrive via Southwest Gate to Diplomatic Reception Room.
11:00 a.m.
You will be escorted to the Green Room where you will be
greeted by the President and Mrs. Ford.
11:20 a.m.
Brunch in the Blue Room.
1:15 p.m.
You will be met by Mike Farrell and then given a special
tour of the White House.
2:30 p.m.
You will be escorted to the Diplomatic Entrance and
transported by chartered bus to the Twin Bridges Hotel.
2:45 p.m.
Arrive Hotel.
Friday, November 28, 1974
10:30 a.m.
A special tour of the Blair House has been arranged for you.
(No special transportation provided).
1:30 p.m.
A special FBI tour at the Department of Justice has been
arranged. (No special transportation provided).
2:45 p.m.
FBI tour completed.
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary to Mrs. Ford
REVISED
11/27/74
4:00 p.m.
Coverage of 30-30 Club Brunch
Thanksgiving Day, The White House
10:45 a.m.
Full coverage of arrival of guests at
South Portico entrance to White House
11:15 a.m.
Pickup in Press Lobby of pool to cover
start of brunch, get opening shot as guests
are seated.
Photo pool
Reporters
ABC, CBS, NBC, TVN
AP
AP
UPI
Post
Washington Post
Star
Grand Rapids Press
Grand Rapids Press
Network correspondent
WOTV-Grand Rapids
Time, Newsweek
1:30 p.m.
Pick up in Press Lobby
Full coverage, Photo of President & Brunch party
*
3:00 p.m.
Full coverage of departure of guests at South
Portico. Interviews may be conducted in
Diplomatic Reception Room.
Pick up in Press Lobby
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SCHEDULE FOR MR. AND MRS. ARTHUR G. BROWN
Wednesday, November 27, 1974
1:20 p.m.
Arrival by United Flight # 642Y charter aircraft at
National Airport.
Mr. and Mrs. Brown will be picked up by a White House
staff car.
1:30 p.m.
Depart National Airport.
1:40 p.m.
Arrival at Diplomatic Entrance of White House.
Mr. and Mrs. Brown will be met and escorted to their
quarters on the third floor of the mansion.
2:00 p.m.
Luncheon will be served to Mr. and Mrs. Brown in the Solarium.
2:30 p.m.
Mr. and Mrs. Brown will be escorted to the Diplomatic Entrance
for transportation to the Capitol.
2:45 p.m.
Mr. and Mrs. Brown arrive at the Capitol, are met by William M.
(Fish Bait) Miller, and escorted on a tour of the Capitol.
3:45 p.m.
Mr. and Mrs. Brown depart the Capitol for the White House.
4:00 p.m.
Mr. and Mrs. Brown arrive Diplomatic Entrance, are met by
Mike Farrell, and given a conducted tour of the White House.
5:30 p.m.
Mr. and Mrs. Brown are escorted to their living quarters on
the third floor of the mansion.
7:00 p.m.
Mr. and Mrs. Brown are escorted to the West Hall on the
second floor of the mansion for cocktails with the President
and the First Lady.
8:00 p.m.
Dinner with the President and First Lady.
10:00 p.m.
Mr. and Mrs. Brown return to their quarters on the third floor
of the mansion.
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Thursday, November 28, 1974
9:00 a.m.
Mr. and Mrs. Brown are served breakfast in the Solarium.
It is possible that they will be joined by the
President and First Lady, if schedules permit.
10:00 a.m.
Mr. and Mrs. Brown's luggage will be taken from their
quarters to the Diplomatic entrance and transported
to their room at the Twin Bridges Marriott Motel.
10:45 a.m.
Mr. and Mrs. Brown are escorted to the first floor of
the mansion for the 30-30 Brunch.
11:00-1:00
30-30 Brunch.
2:00 p.m.
Mr. and Mrs. Brown are escorted to the Diplomatic Entrance
and transported by White House car to the Twin Bridges
Marriott Motel.
GERALD FORD LEBRARY
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
November 27, 1974
MEMORANDUM FOR:
NANCY HOWE
FROM:
MIKE FARRELL my
SUBJECT:
"30-30 Brunch" Group
Tour Reservations for
Friday, November 29, 1974
The following arrangements have been made for the "30-30
Brunch" guests:
10:30 a.m.
Special Tour - Blair House
Please inform them that Blair House is
located on Pennsylvania Avenue between
17th Street N. W. and Jackson Place, N.W.
(Across from the White House and one block
west). I will meet the group and introduce
them to Mrs. Wilroy who is the President's
Hostess at Blair House.
The Tour will last one hour.
1:30 p.m.
Special Tour - F.B.I.
Please ask them to go to the main entrance
of the Justice Department on 10th Street, N. W.
between Constitution Avenue and Pennsylvania
Avenue, N.W. They will be met by Special
Agent Robert Haynes, F.B.I. Liaison Officer
to the White House.
The Tour will last one and a half hours.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
THANKSGIVING BRUNCH
FOR
MEMBERS OF THE 30-30 CLUB
Thursday, November 28, 1974
11:00 a. m.
Dress:
Business Suit
Short Dresses for the Ladies
Arrival:
- -
11:00 a.m.
Your guests will arrive through the
Diplomatic Reception Room and will be escorted to the
Green Room. Juices and mixed drinks will be served.
11:05 a. m.
You and Mrs. Ford will be escorted via
elevator to the Green Room and will greet your guests.
--
11:20 a.m.
After mingling with your guests, you and
Mrs. Ford will precede your guests into the Blue Room
for Brunch.
Brunch:
--
Round tables
--
You will seat Mrs. Ford and give the Thanksgiving Blessing.
- -
12:30 p.m.
At the conclusion of Brunch you will rise and
propose a toast
...
members of the 30-30 Club will respond.
(Suggested toast - Tab A)
NOTE:
There will be a photo taken by the White House photographer
and the wire photographers after you are seated
...
transcripts
of your toast will be released to the press.
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Thanksgiving Brunch
After Brunch:
--
You and Mrs. Ford will invite your guests to the Grand Hall
where they will assemble at the foot of the Grand Staircase
for a group photograph.
--
You and Mrs. Ford will then invite your guests to stay for
a tour -- which will begin with the Second Floor.
NOTE:
White House tour guides will conduct the tour.
Departure:
- -
You and Mrs. Ford may wish to escort your guests to the
Second Floor to begin their tour and then bid them farewell.
NOTES:
Guest list is attached (Tab B).
Military Social Aides will be present.
A Cordovox will be played in the Diplomatic Reception Room
as your guests arrive.
Marine String Ensemble will be playing in the Grand Hall.
Nancy Lammerding
TORO GERATO LIBRARY
GUEST LIST FOR THE BRUNCH TO BE GIVEN BY THE PRESIDENT AND
MRS. FORD FOR THE 30-30 CLUB ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1974,
AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK, THE WHITE HOUSE:
Mr. Michael Burdell
apt owner
Charleston, West Virginia
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bosscher
Rockford, Michigan
tool + dye Fisher Body I
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Bouman
White Cloud, Michigan
ret. fireman from ground rpds
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur G. Brown
tool f dye Fisaher Body I
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Coryell
set. South High teacher
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dood
Belding, Michigan
net. salesman
Dr. and Mrs. Allan R. Elliott
Shippenville, Pennsylvania
prof claryon St Call (Pem)
Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Elliott
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
assoc profrie central
Grand Rapids, Michigan
coach in 1930 / real sells estate)
much
Mr. Clifford H. Gettings
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Geyer
Grand Rapids, Michigan
real estate broker
Mr. and Mrs. John Heinzelman
ret. dsmn
Greenville, Michigan
Mr. and Mrs. Leon A. Joslin
Seattle, Washington
owner goslin Realy
Mr. and
Mrs. Grand Alfred Rapids, Lurtsema Michigan ret. fisher body I
drs
Mr. Silas
San McGee Francisco, California ret. longhareman / TWO $560 new suit)
Mr.
and Mrs. Wyoming, John L. Michigan Mulvihill ret and R varnish co
Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Nelson
Grand Ledge, Michigan
ret. Genrl motors plant
Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Preston
Johannesburg, South Africa
UP. Interpace (3,000 on flight)
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Register
Grand Rapids, Michigan
spuss lees Sigler
Mr. and
Mrs. Mount Daniel Pleasant, P. Rose Michigan asst coach 1930 net. athletic der,
Central much Unio
Mr. and Mrs. Archie Ross
(pres coach in
East Lansing, Michiganast
cansing prine Everett H.S.
basketball)
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Ross
Portage, Michigan ret fisher body, marion, end
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd C. Thomas
Grandville, Michigan
funeral dir
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Mr. and Mrs. James Trimpe
slamn-Gen Elee
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Van Tassel
northern mich Unit
Marquette, Michigan
Mr. and Mrs. Burgess L. Wisner
Grand Rapids, Michigan
owner Burge chemical
Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Zylstra
Thoubleb-shooter
motor
Chicago Heights, Illinois
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R. FORD
GUEST LIST FOR THE BRUNCH TO BE GIVEN BY THE PRESIDENT AND
MRS. FORD FOR THE 30-30 CLUB ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1974;
AT ELEVEN 0 CLOCK, THE WHITE HOUSE:
Pres. was anter-
all city that
Mr. Michael Burdell
apt owner
year
Charleston, West Virginia
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bosscher
tool + dye Fisher Body I
Rockford, Michigan
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Bouman
White Cloud, Michigan
ret. fireman from and rpds
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur G. Brown
tool was f tacke dye - Fisaher & all Body city I
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Coryell
set South High teacher
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dood
Belding, Michigan
net. salesman
Dr. and Mrs. Allan R. Elliott
Shippenville, Pennsylvania
prof claryon St Call (Pem)
Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Elliott
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
assoc profrie central
Mr. Clifford
Grand H. Gettings Rapids, Michigan coach in 1930 (real sells estate)
much
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Geyer
Grand Rapids, Michigan real estate broker
Mr. and Mrs. John Heinzelman
ret. domn
Greenville, Michigan
Mr. and Mrs. Leon A. Joslin
Seattle, Washington
owner goslin Realy
Mr.
and Mrs. Grand Alfred Rapids, Lurtsema Michigan ret. fisher end body all I city
Mr. Silas McGee
-
an
TWO $560 drs newsuit)
was
San Francisco, California
ret
longhareman
Mr. and
Mrs. Wyoming, John L. Michigan Mulvihill ret and R varnish Co
Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Nelson
Grand Ledge, Michigan
ret. Genrl motors plant
Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Preston
Johannesburg, South Africa
UP. Interpace (3,000 on flight)
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Register
Grand Rapids, Michigan
spuss lees Sigler
Mr. and
Mrs. Mount Daniel Pleasant, P. Rose Michigan asst coach 1930 net. athletic der,
Central much Unio
Mr. and Mrs. Archie Ross
East Lansing, Michiganz principal
(pres coach in
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Ross
cansing Everett H.S.
basketball)
Portage, Michigan ret fisher body marion, Ind
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd C. Thomas
Grandville, Michigan
funeral dir
2 - 11/28/74
Mr. and Mrs. James Trimpe
shamn-Gen Elec
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Van Tassel
northern much Unit
Marquette, Michigan
Mr. and Mrs. Burgess L. Wisner
owner Bunge chemical
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Zylstra
tord motor
Chicago Heights, Illinois
sproubleb shooter
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30-30 Club
Table 1
Table 4
THE PRESIDENT
Mr. Coryell
Mrs. Joslin
Mrs. Geyer
Mr. Brown
Mr. Bouman
Mrs. Zylstra
Mrs. Trimpe
Mr. Bosscher
Mr. Burdell
Mrs. Allan Elliott
Mrs. Herbert Ross
Mr. Register
Mr. Lurtsema
Mrs. Dood
Mrs. Thomas
Mr. Wisner
Mr. Mulvihill
Mrs. Archie Ross
Mrs. Nelson
Table 2
Table 5
MRS. FORD
Mr. Elliott
Mr. Joslin
Mrs. Bouman
Mrs. Brown
Mr. Geyer
Dr. Elliott
Mrs. Lurtsema
Mrs. Register
Mr. Dood
Mr. Gettings
Mrs. Mulvihill
Mrs. Wisner
Mr. Thomas
Mr. Zylstra
Mrs. Van Tassel
Mrs. Heinzelman
Mr. Trimpe
Mr. Preston
Mr. Herbert Ross
Mrs. Rose
Table 3
Mrs. Sandra Bellinger
Mr. Rose
Mrs. Preston
Mr. Van Tassel
Mr. Archie Ross
Mrs. Malcolm Elliott
Mr. Nelson
Mrs. Coryell
Mr. McGee
Mr. Heinzelman
Mrs. Bosscher
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Table 1
Table 4
THE PRESIDENT
Mr. Coryell
Mrs. Joslin
Mrs. Geyer
Mr. Brown
Mr. Bouman
Mrs. Zylstra
Mrs. Trimpe
Mr. Bosscher
Mr. Burdell
Mrs. Allan Elliott
Mrs. Herbert Ross
Mr. Register
Mr. Lurtsema
Mrs. Dood
Mrs. Thomas
Mr. Wisner
Mr. Mulvihill
Mrs. Archie Ross
Mrs. Nelson
Table 2
Table 5
MRS. FORD
Mr. Elliott
Mr. Joslin
Mrs. Bouman
Mrs. Brown
Mr. Geyer
Dr. Elliott
Mrs. Lurtsema
Mrs. Register
Mr. Dood
Mr. Gettings
Mrs. Mulvihill
Mrs. Wisner
Mr. Thomas
Mr. Zylstra
Mrs. Van Tassel
Mrs. Heinzelman
Mr. Trimpe
Mr. Preston
Mr. Herbert Ross
Mrs. Rose
Table 3
Mrs. Sandra Bellinger
Mr. Rose
Mrs. Preston
Mr. Van Tassel
Mr. Archie Ross
Mrs. Malcolm Elliott
Mr. Nelson
Mrs. Coryell
Mr. McGee
Mr. Heinzelman
Mrs. Bosscher
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30-30 Club
Table 1
Table 4
THE PRESIDENT
Mrs. Joslin to his rt
Mr. Coryell
Mrs. Geyer
Mr. Brown
Mr. Bouman
as Mr. Bosscher his AN, Mr. Burdell
Mrs. Zylstra
Mrs. Trimpe
Mrs. Allan Elliott
Mrs. Herbert Ross
Mr. Register
Mr. Lurtsema
Mrs. Dood
Mrs. Thomas
Mr. Wisner
to his left
Mr. Mulvihill
Mrs. Archie Ross
Mrs. Nelson
Table 2
Table 5
MRS. FORD
Mr. Elliott
Mr. Joslin
Mrs. Brown
vt.
Mrs. Bouman
Mr. Geyer
Dr. Elliott
Mrs. Lurtsema
Mrs. Register
Mr. Dood
Mrs. Wisner E:01
Mr. Gettings
Mrs. Mulvihill
Mr. Thomas
If Mrs. Heinzelman
Mr. Zylstra
Mrs. Van Tassel
left
Mr. Trimpe
Mr. Preston
Mr. Herbert Ross
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Mrs. Bellinger
Mr. Rose
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Mr. Van Tassel
Mr. Archie Ross
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Mrs. Malcolm Elliott
Mr. Nelson
Mrs. Coryell
Mr. McGee
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GUEST LIST FOR THE BRUNCH TO BE GIVEN BY THE PRESIDENT AND
MRS. FORD FOR THE 30-30 CLUB ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1974,
AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK, THE WHITE HOUSE:
Mr. Michael Burdell
Charleston, West Virginia
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bosscher
Rockford, Michigan
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Bouman
White Cloud, Michigan
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur G. Brown
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Coryell
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dood
Belding, Michigan
Dr. and Mrs. Allan R. Elliott
Shippenville, Pennsylvania
Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Elliott
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Mr. Clifford H. Gettings
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Geyer
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Mr. and Mrs. John Heinzelman
Greenville, Michigan
Mr. and Mrs. Leon A. Joslin
Seattle, Washington
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Lurtsema
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Mr. Silas McGee
San Francisco, California
Mr. and Mrs. John L. Mulvihill
Wyoming, Michigan
Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Nelson
Grand Ledge, Michigan
Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Preston
Johannesburg, South Africa
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Register
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Rose
Sandra Bellinger
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Mr. and Mrs. Archie Ross
East Lansing, Michigan
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Ross
Portage, Michigan
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd C. Thomas
Grandville, Michigan
Mr. and Mrs. James Trimpe
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Van Tassel
Marquette, Michigan
Mr. and Mrs. Burgess L. Wisner
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Zylstra
Chicago Heights, Illinois
GERALD
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GUEST LIST FOR THE BRUNCH TO BE GIVEN BY THE PRESIDENT AND
MRS. FORD FOR THE 30-30 CLUB ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1974,
AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK, THE WHITE HOUSE:
Mr. Michael Burdell
Charleston, West Virginia
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bosscher
Rockford, Michigan
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Bouman
White Cloud, Michigan
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur G. Brown
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Coryell
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dood
Belding, Michigan
Dr. and Mrs. Allan R. Elliott
Shippenville, Pennsylvania
Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Elliott
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Mr. Clifford H. Gettings
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Geyer
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Mr. and Mrs. John Heinzelman
Greenville, Michigan
Mr. and Mrs. Leon A. Joslin
Seattle, Washington
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Lurtsema
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Mr. Silas McGee
co-waher of
San Francisco, California
Pres. Betty wife.
Mr. and Mrs. John L. Mulvihill
Chemic cel Busines
Wyoming, Michigan
Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Nelson
in G.R. wife rt
Grand Ledge, Michigan
am of Cusiners
Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Preston
Johannesburg, South Africa
2 sons s( mained daught
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Register
2 grand sun
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Mr. antivities. Daniel P. Rose
Sandra Bellinger do " college
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Mr. and Mrs. Archie Ross
mother 91 yrs.old
lives 6y verself
East Lansing, Michigan
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Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Ross
S. H.School.
Portage, Michigan
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Grand Rapids Michigan
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Thanksgiving at the White House
(NBC-2:40 minutes)
After receiving in full the White House Thanksgiving
dinner menu, and the brunch menu, John Chancellor said:
"It was a mouth-watering day at the White House, and a
nostalgic day at brunch, a reunion of the 1930 Grand Rapids
High School Football team, which won a state championship.
The team captain was Gerald Ford. Here's more on that story
from John Cochran:"
"They came from as far away as South Africa for the most
memorable reunion the 1930 Grand Rapids South High team has
ever had. Some brought wives and presents for the first
family. Some did not. Silas McGee had enough trouble just
getting the money for the trip from his home in San Francisco.
But he was not about to miss seeing his old teammate, Jerry
Ford." (NBC showed extensive footage on McGee)
"Silas McGee always called Jerry Ford "juny" back in the
days when Silas was all-city halfback and Juny was allstate
Center on the undefeated Grand Rapids team" Cochran said.
Over 61 now, but they are still in good shape, even though
their hair is thinner and their midriffs thicker. After a
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leisurely brunch, which took more than two hours, President
Ford's old teammates took a tour of the White House, and then
came outside for a special picture taking session.
"The idea was to try to duplicate a picture of Mr. Ford
with three of his teammates, taken 44 years ago. And they
came close to duplicating it (as film of the picture-taking
was shown.) The people were all the same. Only the physiques
have changed. But while others on the team may joke about
their aches and pains now, Silas McGee says he is as great
as ever. (Pictures of McGee showing how he carried the ball.)
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(ABC-2:10 minutes.)
Howard K. Smith said Thanksgiving comes at troubled
times for many.
"At the White House, the man on whose desk the most
trouble lands, the President set the tone by hosting his
high school football team. ABC's Tom Jarriel reports:'
Forty-four years ago they were the Michigan state high
school championship football team. Today they assembled around
their captain, Gerald Ford for the annual reunion of the 30-30
club. As 22 surviving members of the 30-man 1930 club posed
for pictures and tossed the football around after brunch, a
lot of the old team spirit was still evident. (Film of President
talking with teammates and lining them up for picture.)
"In disparaging moments, Lyndon Johnson used to accuse
then House minority leader Ford of playing too much football
without a helmet. What sort of football player was he?"
McGee "He was a doggone good one -- the very best, very
very best. " (McGee gave a detailed report on what a good
player Gerry Ford was).
"He always wore his football helmet," said McGee. "Any-
one says he didn't, they got rocks in his head."
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Jarriel said "Comedian Dick Gregory and three congress-
men paced the cold sidewalk outside to protest what they
called the Administration's lack of concern for the world's
hungry."
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A NOT-SO-INSTANT REPLAY
AT JUNIE'S WHITE HOUSE
The White House mood was fes-
Ford personally, the White House
tive, the eggs benedict were delicious,
pointed out). Then the old Trojans,
and the only inflation anyone was vis-
many wearing "WIN" buttons in an im-
ibly worried about involved filling a
pressive showing of residual team
football with air. It was the 44th annual
spirit, gathered on the big lawn for a
reunion of Michigan's 1930 state foot-
picture session. They reminisced about
ball champions, the South High Trojans
their old teammate Junie, now the oc-
of Grand Rapids, whose captain was
cupant of the big house behind them,
center and linebacker Gerald R. "Ju-
remembering him as a reliable, steady
nie" Ford Jr. All 43 previous re-
ARTH
center on offense and a rugged, hard-
The Weather
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The Washi
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range, 51-33. Details on Page C1.
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FRIDAY, NOV
Jerry Ford Host
At 44th Reunion
Of Football Team
By Bob Addie and Tom Shales
Washington Post Staff Writers
The man in the blue suit wore his name tag yesterday
as the 30-30 Club gathered in the Blue Room of the White
House.
The label said: "Hello, My Name is Gerald R. Ford."
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Siki's Back With the Team
By John Sherwood
Mich. But yesterday's reunion
was left of hair that had turned
ber this, they said. Do you
Star-News Staff Writer
was different from all the rest.
gray was mussed, and backs
remember that, they said.
Yesterday the day was all for
The long lost Siki was there.
were pounded as if they were still
Junie's best friend, high-scor-
"Siki." Good and funny and lost
protected by shoulder pads.
ing quarterback Allan Elliott
Siki, the little end with the big
"MY HUSBAND probably
(who wore No. 12) was diagram-
To look at these old kids, one
words and ready wit.
wouldn't admit it," said Mrs.
ming his favorite play, sweep 78.
Peter Dood. "but he was more
would think they were somehow
They hadn't seen him for 44
from a short punt formation. In
footed
p.35
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1974
Ford Has a Reunion With Grand Rapids Football Teamn
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28
(UPI)-President and Mrs. Ford
celebrated their first Thanks-
giving in the White House with
a reunion of the President's
Grand Rapids high school foot-
ball teammates.
Outside, Dick Gregory, the
comedian, and two members of
nicketed to protest
29,
1974
N.Y. Daily llews 11/29/74 P.2
UPI Telephoto
Silas McGee, San Francisco longshoreman and teammate of
President Ford in high school, reminisces with the chief
executive before brunch at White House.
Mich. Champions
Visit OI' Buddy
By FRANK JACKMAN
Washington, Nov. 28 (News Bureau) -They were
middle-aged and somewhat paunchy and what hair
they had was gray, but for a few moments at least,
on this crisp fall day, they were the South High
"Troians" of 1930 again Class A state football cham-
1974 I hanbagiving
San Francisco Chronicle ** Sat., Nov. 16, 1974
He'll See
Ford in
Style
By Maitland Zane
Silas McGee won't have to "I'm gonna walk in the
) a freight to the White
White House and say, "The
use after all.
President of the United
The retired longshoreman,
States, I presume? You
10 has been invited to
know, Junie, you really went
places."
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Monday, November 25, 1974
Guess
Who's
Coming
To Lunch?
By Ymelda Dixon
Special to the Star-News
Betty Ford has no inten-
tion of allowing herself to
become a prisoner of the
M*
Personalities
The President, I Presume
know, Junie, you really went
Retired San Francisco
longshoreman Silas McGee,
places,' " said McGee, who
hasn't seen Mr. Ford since
61, said he'd "hop a freight"
if he had to to Thanksgiving attend Presi-
1930. "Junie," he explained, nickname was
-0-
CONFERENCE AS GREGORY MARCHED BACK AND FORTH.
STARK AND REP. PATRICIA SCHROEDER, D-COLO. HELD A SIDEWALK NEWS
REMEMBER THAT MANY POOR AND STARVING PEOPLE NEED OUR HELP."
THAI FORTNEY AS WE ALL ENJOY TRADITIONAL FAMILY REUNIONS WE CAN ALSO
"IN STARK D-CALIF., COMMENTING ABOUT THE LUNCHEON. "BUT I HOPE
REP. DIAD CHERRY 0009 3HI DISCOURA 01 INVM I 00 AAY ON
THAT PROPERLY BECAUSE OF THE HIGH COST OF FOOD CAN HAVE A SAY-SO."
LEVEL THE MILLIONS OF PEOPLE IN AMERICA WHO CAN'T AFFORD TO EAT
OF AMERICA AND THE CONSCIENCE LEVEL OF THE PRESIDENT TO
GREGORY SAID THE DEMONSTRATION WAS "TO TRY TO RAISE THE -- SAY CONSCIENCE
SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM.
INSIDE, PRESIDENT FORD HOSTED BRUNCH FOR MEMBERS OF HIS OLD HIGH
PROTEST WORLD HUNGER.
AGRICULTURE SECRETARY EARL BUTZ AS A TURKEY, SATIRIST DICK GREGORY
AND TWO CONGRESSMEN PICKETED THE WHITE HOUSE THANKSGIVING DAY TO
PORTAAYING Boand HOTMONAS V -- (180) (0003)
UP-036
WASHINGTON (FOOD) (UPI) -- WEARING A SANDWICH BOARD PORTRAYING
AGRICULTURE SECRETARY EARL BUIZ AS A TURKEY, SATIRIST DICK GREGORY
AND TWO CONGRESSMEN PICKETED THE WHITE HOUSE THANKSGIVING DAY TO
PROTEST WORLD HUNGER.
INSIDE, PRESIDENT FORD HOSTED A BRUNCH FOR MEMBERS OF HIS OLD HIGH
SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM.
GREGOR SAID THE DEMONSTRATION WAS "TO TRY TO RAISE THE CONSCIENCE
LEVEL OF THE CONSCIENCE LEVEL OF THE PRESIDENT -- TO SAY
THAT 18E OF PEOPLE IN AMERICA WHO CAN'T AFFORD TO EAT
PROPE THE HIGH COST FOOD CAN HAVE A SAY-SO."
1.WANT 10 ISCOURAGE THE GOOD CHEER," SAID REP.
FORTNE COMMERTING THE LUNCHEON. "BUT I HOPE
THAT in AL MLL ENJOY TRADITIONAL FAMILY REONIONS ... WE CAN ALSO
REMEMBER THAT MANY POOR AND STARVING PEOPLE NEED OUR HELP."
STARK AND REP. PATRICIA SCHROEDER, D-COLO., HELD A SIDEWALK NEWS
CONFERENCE AS GREGORY MARCHED BACK AND FORTH.
-0-
Personalities
The President, I Presume
Retired San Francisco know, Junie, you really went
longshoreman Silas McGee, places," said McGee, who
The first was given bv
dropped in at luncheons.
Twice last week she
White House.
M*
become a prisoner of the
tion of allowing herself to
Betty Ford has no inten-
Special to the Star-News
By /Ymelda Dixon
To Lunch?
Coming
Who's
Guess
Monday, November 25, 1974
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