Genealogical Society of Monroe County, Michigan

06/17/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐬

When the new high school is demolished years hence, to make way for a structure in keeping with a more advanced age, a sealed box placed in the cornerstone, will reveal a few exhibits of contempor- ary interests.
The contests of the old lead box, taken from the Union school building which with the Macomb school occupied the present site of the new high school, were placed in a copper box, sealed by
John Schwingschlegl.

Items cached in the cornerstone include: a copy of the Monroe Commercial. for June 17, 1858; the Monroe National Press for June 23, 1858; a copy of a local German newspaper, dated June 22, 1858; five handwritten sheets, giving in- formation about the city and country governments of that period: and nineteen coins. These were all found in the 70-year-old box.
Among other things placed in the air-and moisture-proof box are: a copy of the Monroe Evening News for May 16, 1927, telling, of the pioneering trans-Atlantic flight of Colonel Charles Lindbergh; and pictures and stories of the new high school, in the Monroe Even- ing News for May 26, 1927.
The person who experiences the thrill of opening the box, perhaps a century from now, will read a let- ter addressed to him by R. H. Sprague, secretary of the board.
𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝟓 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬, 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐞, 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧, 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝐬𝐭, 𝟏𝟗𝟐𝟖

06/15/2026

𝟐𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐔𝐀𝐋 𝐑𝐄𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐊𝐎𝐏 𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐒
From Page 1 of Dundee Reporter 1 December 1927

The home of John Boldt was the scene of the 28th annual reunion of the Wittkop family,
on Thanksgiving Day.

A delicious dinner was served after which the afternoon was spent in visiting and cards.

Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. John C. Reum and Ethelyn, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Reum, Mr. and Mrs. Will Lafine, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Boldt, Mr. and Mrs. James Taylor and family and Harold Schupman, of Dundee, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Boldt Jr., and family, of Toledo, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Drew, of Wayne, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wittkop, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Wittkop, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wittkop, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wittkop Sr., and family, Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Betz and son, of Monroe, Norman Boldt and friend, Miss Tabbet, of Petersburg, Leon Boldt and friend, Miss Wanti, of Milan.

06/13/2026

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06/12/2026

It is not to late to visit the Monroe Museum (126 South Monroe Street
Monroe, Michigan 48161).
But, hurry there is only one month left before it will close for a major upgrade.
Pack up the family and make the visit.
Have a great summer.

06/12/2026

𝐀𝐳𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝟏𝟗𝟎𝟗
From The David V. Tinder collection of Michigan Photography at the William L. Clements Library

Transcription of reverse side

Dear Friend, I dreamed of you last night and you have been
on my mind all day so will send you a card some of the
views of ayalid wish you could come and
see me we would have a good visit. would live the old
times over again.
How are you all write and tell me all about yourself & family. we are quite well at present.
with Love Susie H Feb - 17 - 1909

06/10/2026

𝐋𝐨𝐡𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧.
From Page 3 of The Monroe Evening News 27 June 1919

The eighth annual reunion of the Lohr family was held Sunday at the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. William Lohr at Elmore, Ohio. There were fully 100 relatives present, being one of the largest attended reunions the family has ever held. During the afternoon a program consisting of music and addresses was given, followed by the serving of a sumptuous dinner. The relatives present from Maybee were Mr. and Mrs. Johr Lohr and daughter Bernice, Mr. and Mrs. George Lohr, Mr and Mrs. Fred Lohr, Mr. and Mrs. George Helser, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schmidt and daughter Irene, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Lent and son Kenneth. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Helser, Mrs. Fred Helser and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hochradel. The next reunion will be held at Mr. and Mrs. John Lohr's at Elmore, Ohio.

06/08/2026

Another list of things to try when you hit those brick walls.

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06/07/2026

From The David V. Tinder collection of Michigan Photography at the William L. Clements Library

Homecoming (Lambertville, Monroe Co.)
Lamberville Mich
Aug 20 (30) 1915

No message on reverse

06/06/2026

A delightful day for a picnic with lots of conversation and memories created. Have a great summer everyone.

06/05/2026

Wednesday was our last day, at the GSMC Archives in the museum, until the construction project is completed. We would like to thank the museum staff and board for the use of the space, they have been great partners in many projects.
Ignore the guy at the back of the photo.