William Waltman, born in Chicago, remembers his first trip to Grand Haven by boat to stay at the family cottage in Stickney Ridge. He describes the beach area and activities, including the softball league, and reminisces about the Interurban. After serving in World War II, he graduated from Michigan State University and worked as a journalist. Later, he was employed at Bendix and moved to Niles, Michigan. There he bought a transportation company. When he retired, William and his wife Elizabeth moved to Florida, but returned to Grand Haven during the summer to enjoy the cottage.
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