Stories from Rochester's Past
Meet Our Honor Roll: Addison Drice Beatty
By Deborah Larsen Addison Drice Beatty Addison Drice Beatty was born in Oakland County, Michigan, on August 29, 1912, the son of William and Mildred Tower Beatty. He grew up on a farm in Oakland Township. Before the war, Addison worked as a farm laborer. In June 1942,...
Meet Our Honor Roll: Milton George Ferrier
By Deborah Larsen Milton George Ferrier Milton George Ferrier was born in Rochester, Michigan, on February 23, 1922, the son of John and Mildred Bommer Ferrier. Milton attended Rochester schools and received his diploma in 1946 after completing his military service....
Meet Our Honor Roll: Lawrence Russell “Ronnie” Myers
By Deborah Larsen Lawrence Russell “Ronnie” Myers Lawrence Russell “Ronnie” Myers was born in Pontiac, Michigan, on September 24, 1923, the son of Lawrence and Lillian Sutherland Myers. Ronnie attended Rochester High School and graduated in the class of 1942. After...