Person:Donna Smeltzer (1)

****    MARRIAGE  RECORD    ****    Benzie  Co., Government  Center, Beulah, MI.

Benzie Co., Marriage Records; Bk.; 2 Pg.; 240 Rec. 49 Appl.date; Aug. 28, 1933 - Marr.date; Sept. 10, 1933 Groom; James Edw. Tanner ( Mar. 1) Age; 27 b. April 18, 1906 - MI. Father; William Tanner - Mother; Ida Hilliard Bride; Donna Belle Smeltzer Age; 19 b. Oct. 24, 1913 - Elberta, MI. Father; William P. Smeltzer - Mother; Eva Schaeffer Witness; John h. Gothals & Mannie E. Berryhill Place; Frankfort, MI. Clergy; Rev. H.M. Smart James - Sailor -- Donna - Domestic Benzie County Clerk

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   ****    MARRIAGE  RECORD    ****    Benzie  Co., Government  Center, Beulah, MI.

Benzie Co., Marriage Records; Bk. 1979 Rec. 100 Appl.date; Sept. 25, 1979 - Marr.date; Oct. 5, 1979 Groom; Charles Karl Weslock (Mar. 1) Age; 65 b. Apr.26, 1914 - Winnipeg, Canada Father; George Weslock - Mother; Ellen Dupchuck Bride; Donna Bell Tanner (Mar. 1) Age; 65 b. Oct. 24, 1913 - Elberta, MI Witness; Mary Weslock & John Weslock "both of Frankfort" Place; Frankfort, MI. Clergy; Minister J. Melvin Bricker Charles - Retired - Donna - Retired Benzie County Clerk

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Benzonia Library Mills Community House; Benzonia MI. Benzie Banner 1933 ---- Researched; June 2000 Aug. 24,- Marriage License Applacation; James Edward Tanner 27, Elberta & Donna Belle Smeltzer, 19 Elberta ( Pg. 1 ) Aug. 24,- East Crystal Ridge; Miss Donna Bell Smeltzer of Detroit spent several days last week with her uncle and family George Smeltzer.

TRAVERSE CITY RECORD EAGLE --- 1949 -- Page 6 May 12,- Elberta PTA--At the May meeting of Elberta Parent Teacher association the following officers were elected for the coming year: President, Mrs. Allen Little; vice president, Mrs. James Tanner, secretary, Mrs. Oral Mix; treasurer, Mrs. Einer Soderquist.

TRAVERSE CITY RECORD EAGLE --- 1949 -- Page 13 May 18,- Elberta by Donna Tanner---The Elberta P.T.A. held its final meeting of the year Tuesday evening. Officers elected for next year are: president, Mrs. Allen Little; vice-president, Mrs. James Tanner; secretary, Mrs. Oral Mix; treasurer, Mrs. Einer Soderquist. The new officers were presented with corsages by the retiring president, Mrs. Richard Manke. A corsage was also presented to Mrs. L. Gray, who acted very capably as chairman of the lunch committee for the past year. The new president then took then took over the meeting and made the following appointments: mother-vice president, Mrs. Clarence Buckner; father-vice president, John Acre; teacher-vice president, Mrs. Van Dorn Bixby; lunch committee, chairman, Mrs. Allen Blacklock; program chairman, Mrs. Sheldon Gilbert. The evening's entertainment was presented by the kindergarten and first grade in charge of Miss Joan Blacklock. A playlet on health by the first graders and musical selection by the kindergarten band were greatly enjoyed. Mr. Twigg presented pins and certificates to the girls who completed their 4-H projects for the year. He also gave a short talk on the advantages of the summer camp. A luncheon was served at the close of the meeting. Eighty-seven people were present, one of the largest meetings of this year.

TRAVERSE CITY RECORD EAGLE --- 1949 -- Page 9 June 26,- Elberta---Mr. and Mrs. James Tanner were Manistee shoppers Saturday.

TRAVERSE CITY RECORD EAGLE --- 1949 -- Page 9 July 2,- Elberta--Mr. and Mrs. Adam Dryja and family of Lincoln Park are visiting at the James Tanner home.

Benzie Baner; 1950 ---- Researched; May, 2001 Jan. 5,- Elberta; The James Tanner family returned home from Lincoln Park Thursday where they spent Christmas with Mrs. Tanners parents.

Benzie Banner ; 1952 ---- Research; Oct. 28, 1998 Feb. 14, Mrs. Donna Belle Tanner attended a bowling meeting in Muskegon Saturday. The bowling tournaments for 1953 will be held in Traverse City,

Benzie Banner; 1953 ---- Researched; Nov. 1998 May 7,- Mrs. Donna Tanner returned to her home Monday, after spending the past week visiting her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Paul Smeltzer. Dec. 10 - Mrs Bud Tanner spent the past week visiting her parents in Lincoln Park, Michigan.

Benzie Banner; 1957 ---- Researched; Nov. 1999 Nov. 7,- Mrs. James Tanner returned Saturday from Lincoln Park where she visited her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Paul Smeltzer.

Benzie Banner; 1958 ---- Researched; Nov.. 1999 Jan. 16,- Mrs. James Tanner entertained her pinochle club Friday evening, high prize going to Mrs. Oakley and low to Mrs. Andrew Hann, Mrs. Gerald Vigland received the traveler prize. May 8,- Mrs. James Tanner entertained her pinochle club Friday evening at her home. Dorothy Edwards received high score, and Oakley Fitzhugh low and Mrs. Arthur Mosely received the traveler prize. Oct. 30,- Mrs. James Tanner entertained a few ladies at a party Thursday evening.

Benzie Banner; 1959 ---- Researched; Dec. 1999 Oct. 1,- Thursday eveninc, October 1, the South Civic Club will meet with Mrs. James Tanner.

Benzie Banner; 1960 ---- Researched; Jan. 19, 1999 Jan. 14,- Elberta; Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Arthur Moseler the mesdomes Helen Noffsinger, Alice Anderson and Donna Belle Tanner gave a very lovely pink and blue shower in honor of Mrs. Moseler. May 19, - Elberta; Mr. & Mrs. Paul Smeltzer of Lincoln Park are visiting their daughter Mrs. James Tanner. Sept. 22,- Mrs. James Tanner returned to work Monday after a weeks vacation. Nov. 17, - Elberta; Mr. & Mrs Paul Smeltzer, who spent a few weeks with their daughter Mrs. James Tanner, returned last week to their home in Lincoln Park.

Benzie Banner; 1961 ---- Researched; Jan. 2000 Apr. 27,- Tuesday evening Mrs. James Tanner entertained the C.O.L. club, first prize and traveler went to Mrs. Allen Blacklock, Mrs. Gerald Vigland received low prize. Nov. 23,- The C.O.L. Club met at the home of Mrs. Allen Blacklock, Thursday evening, Dorothy Edwards received high, Mrs. Blacklock low, and Mrs. James Tanner the traveler.

BENZIE BANNER -- 1961 -- Page 7 July 6,- Elberta Woman Dies At Her Home --- Mrs. Sadie Tanner, 70, died at her home in Elberta Tuesday morning, June 27. --- Born to Mr. and Mrs. John Little on May 24, 1891, she was a life-long resident of the Elberta area. --- Surviving are one son, Einar Soderquist of Elberta; one daughter, Irrene Bramer of Elberta; one step-son, Raymond Tanner of Elberta; two sisters, Mrs. Hattie Kinney of Lansing and Mrs. Rachel Peck of Elberta of Elberta; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. --- Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 30, at the Elberta Methodist church. Rev. Carol Stacer officiating, with burial in Gilmore township cemetery.

Benzie Banner; 1962 ---- Researched; Feb. 9, 2000 Mar. 15,- Mrs. James Tanner and Mrs. Art Moseler were hostesses at a bridal shower in honor of Betty Lou Anderson Thursday evening at the former's home. The guest of honor received many beautiful gifts and delicious lunch was served.

Benzie Banner; 1963 ---- Researched; 2001 Jul. 4,- Elberta; Mrs. Lucille Dryja and family of Pheonix, Arzonia are visiting her sister, Mrs. James Tanner.

Benzie Banner; 1964 ---- Researched; 2001 Jan. 16,- Elberta; Mr. & Mrs. James Tanner left last Thursday for Phoenix Arizonia, to visit the latter's sister, Mrs. Adam Dryjia.

Benzie Banner; 1976 ---- Researched; Aug. 2000 Jun. 24,- "Pg. 11" Donna Tanner is Demo Derby Queen --- From a field of 17 candidates the Elberta and Frankfort Lions Clubs have chosen Donna Tanner of Elberta as the queen of their June 26 Demolition Derby. According to a Lions spokesman Queen Donna meets all of their qualifications -- she is over 30, intelligent and charming. Derby organizers are predicting that the event will include five or six heats, with a consolation and championship round. Entries are coming in from as far away as Traverse City, and one competitor has participated in three state championship derbies. The Lions Derby will begin imediately followning Saturday's National Soaring and Hang Gliding Festival parade.

Benzie Banner; 1978 ---- Researched; Aug. 10, 2000 Jan. 4,- Donna Tanner retires from Post Office; " Pg. 22" Donna Tanner has retired from the Frankfort Post Office after 21 years and one month of service. A certificate of retirement will be issued to Donna very shortly. Her last day of work was Dec. 30, 1977 In all the years Donna worked she only used five hours of sick leave, said Bob Petersen, postmaster. A party was given in Donna's honor at the Pac Inn on Dec. 27, with 14 present to help her celebrate. A gift was presented to her from the group. Donna plans on taking it easy and doing some traveling. Ella Reid of the Elberta Post Office will be transferred to the Frankfort Post Office to replace Donna. Jan. 4,- " Donna Tanner Retires" - Frankfort Post Office. ( Pg.22 )

Record Patriot - 1979 Researched; Aug. 2000 Apr. 11,- Elberta; Mrs. Donna Tanner has returned home after vacationing for the past three weeks in Florida. May 30,- Elberta; Pictures were taken of five generations at the home of Mrs. Donna Tanner. Mrs. Eva Smeltzer, great-great-great-grandmother, Mrs. Donna Tanner, Great- great-grandmother, Mr. William Tanner of Owosso, grandfather, and his daughter, Mrs. Carol Apps of Owosso, mother of Steve and Chris Apps. They spent the weekend at Mrs. Donna Tanners. --- Oct. 31,- Tanner, Weslock Wed Frankfort - Donna Tanner of Elberta and Charles Weslock of Frankfort were married Oct. 5, at the United Methodist Church here with Rev. Melvin Bricker officiating. Standing up for the bride and groom were Mary and John Weslock, brother and sister-in-law of the groom. The newlyweds reside at 615 Denton, Frankfort. "Pg. 6"

TRAVERSE CITY RECORD EAGLE - SUNDAY April 27, 2003 Obituaty Pg. 6-B ELBERTA - Donna B. Weslock, 89, of Elberta, died Saturday, April 26, 2003, at Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital LTC Born Oct. 24, 1913, in Elberta, she was the daughter of William Paul and Eva E. (Schaeffer) Smeltzer. Donna was employed as postal clerk at the Frankfort Post Office for several years until her retirement. She was a member of Elberta United Methodist Church, the Elks and Frankfort Eagles. She enjoyed gardening and was a member of the Periwinkle garden club; she was also an avid bowler. In September 1933, she married James Tanner, who preceded her in death in 1976. She then married Charles Weslock in October 1979, and he preceded her in death in 1992. She was also predeceased by her daughter, Theadora Nan Tanner; and a sister, Lucille Dryja. Donna is survived by two sons, Donald (Rosemary) Tanner of Elberta and William E. Tanner of Frankfort; nine grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 29, from Elberta United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Greg Culver officiating. Interment will follow in Gilmore Township Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Frankfort Chapel, McElduff Funeral Homes. Memorials may be directed to Elberta United Methodist Church or Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital LTC.

TRAVERSE CITY RECORD EAGLE --- 2003 May 4,- Donna B. Weslock, 89, of Elberta, died April 26; McElduff Funeral Homes, Frankfort Chapel.