Laingsburg High School - Looking Glass Yearbook (Laingsburg, MI)

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The 1980 Looking Glass Is Dedicated To ROBERT E. MCDOUGALL, SR. 1922-1977 Robert McDougall, Sr., one of Laingsburg's most prominent citizens for the past 28 years, died in 1977. He was born on November 29, 1922, in Flint, to Floyd and Vivian McDougall. He graduated from Pontiac Central High School. He then graduated from Wayne State University Department of Mortuary Science in 1949. He met his wife Ann Moore McDougall in 1949. They have four sons and four daughters. Mr. McDou- gall was a Pharmacist mate in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He came to Laingsburg in August of 1949 when he purchased the Calligan Funeral Home. For 28 years he was the Funeral Director of McDougall Funeral Home. Mr. McDougall was active in many civic affairs. He was a member of Laingsburg Board of Education, he served as mayor one term. He was on the Board of Directors of Clinton National Bank, a member of the Laingsburg City Planning Committee, and a Commit- tee member of Troop 205 Boy Scouts of America. He was a member of Clare Burt Post 248 of the Ameri- can Legion. He was involved with Laingsburg Lodge 230FAM, Orion Lodge 403lOOF. Mr. McDougall was also a member of Michigan Funeral Directors Association and National Funeral Directors Association. He was a member of Laings- burg Congregational Church. Mr. McDougall liked collecting antiques and photography. We dedicate this yearbook to him in memory of his dedication and contributions to the community. HOWARD MALITZ 1926-1979 Howard Malitz, former Superintendent of Laingsburg Schools for 5 years, died July, 1979. He was born on November 8, 1926 to Dr. and Mrs. Howard Malitz. He grew up in Dallas, Texas, and after finishing high school, served a term of service in the U.S. Navy. He then went on to Southern Methodist University where he received his B.A. Mr. Malitz then moved north and he received his M.A. at Michigan State University. During his stay in Michigan he met his wife, Julia Rogers Malitz, and they were wed on September 20. 1952. He decided to settle down in Michigan and was involved in the pharmaceutical business until he decided he would be much happier if he was involved in the field of work he really en- joyed, and that field was education. Mr. Malitz came to Laingsburg 12 years ago and he served as principal at the Elementary School and finally as Superinten- dent. Mr. Malitz really enjoyed working with young children and he headed the school systems Special Education Depart- ment. It was his love for working with young children that caused him to leave his post as Superintendent at Laingsburg. He took a job as principal at Ovid's North Elementary School where he served until his death. We dedicate this yearbook to him for his love and devotion to the education of young people.

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