Timeline

DateEventSourceURL
Thursday, May 09, 1895Sebewaing Brewing Company Limited may enlarge its plant Saginaw Newshttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Saginaw-News-May-9-1895-Sebewaing-Brewing-Company-Limited-May-Enlarge.jpg
Saturday, May 16, 1896Sebewaing Brewing Company decided to make temperance drinks for dry towns Saginaw Newshttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Saginaw-News-May-16-1896-Temperance-Drinks.jpg
Wednesday, June 03, 1896 Sebewaing Brewing Company burned, $15,000 in damage, insurance to cover $2,000.  Fire was thought to be caused by chimney sparks. Bay City Timeshttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Bay-City-Times-June-4-1896-Brewery-Destroyed-by-Fire.jpg
Wednesday, November 02, 1896Brewery to be rebuilt out of brick for fireproofing Muskegon Chronicalhttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Muskegon-Chronicle-November-2-1896-Build-New-Fireproof-Brewery.jpg
Monday, November 20, 1899Brewery to build bottling house for beer and soft drinks Saginaw Newshttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Saginaw-News-November-20-1899-New-Bottling-Building.jpg
Friday, June 02, 1905Stock company being formedSaginaw Evening Newshttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Saginaw-Evening-News-June-2-1905-Stock-Company-Being-Formed.jpg
Friday, July 21, 1905Rebuild and reconstruct interiorSaginaw Newshttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Saginaw-News-July-21-1905-Rebuild-Reconstruct-Interior.jpg
Saturday, November 11, 1905Huron County Brewing banquetSaginaw Evening Newshttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Saginaw-News-February-6-1897-Fred-Braendle-Visits-Caseville.jpg
Sunday, April 1, 1917Officers Identified, Presi
dent, Gustave Reinhold; vice-president, Frederick Kroll;
secretary and treasurer, J. C. Martin; superintendent and
brewmaster, P. Pfafl.		The Brewers Journal and Barley Malt (pg 258/272)The Brewers Journal and Barley Malt
Tuesday, April 30, 1918State of Michigan goes dryWikipediahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dry_state
Monday, April 03, 1905Brick chimney constructed.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-Chimney-Construction-Circa-1920-Photo.jpg
1920-1925Charles Beckman purchased the brewery for other uses.Locate Source
1925-1933The building was repurchased and made a malt extract for home manufacturing of beer under the name of the Sebewaing Products Company.Locate Source
Friday, May 01, 1931Owner of building, Sebewaing Products leases building to Sebewaing Beverage Company.Locate Source
Friday, May 12, 1933Six applicants filed beer permits Locate Source
Thursday, May 25, 1933William B. Wreford purchases brewery with other investors.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-May-26-1933-New-Brewing-Co-to-be-Organized-Here.jpg
Friday, June 23, 1933William B. Wreford named President, Gustax Reinhold Vice-President, John A. Russell Secretary, Walter I. Owen Treasurer, Albert Holmer Brewmaster, and Ernest Grassmann Business Manager.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-June-23-1933-Brewing-Co-Organization-is-Now-Completed.jpg
Friday, July 14, 1933Announcement of two additions to be added.  A 20' x 90' Pitching and Racking Room to the West side of the building.  The other is a 50' x 50' to the Northeast to be used for the Bottling Department.  A warehouse to be added on the East side of the property is under consideration.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-July-14-1933-Brewing-Co-to-Start-Operations-by-Aug-1.jpg
Thursday, August 10, 1933First state permit is received.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-August-18-1933-Brewing-Co-Receives-First-State-Permit.jpg
Friday, September 22, 1933Two contracts have been awarded.  One for the building and iron work for the two new buildings to Henry A. Dupont.  The other for cork insulation in the Government Cellar to the Armstrong Cork Co.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-September-22-1933-Two-Contractors-to-Start-at-Brewery-Soon.jpg
Friday, September 29, 1933Contracts for remodeling awarded to Henry A. Dupont.  The equipment contract was awarded to R. G. Moeller & Company.  The first offering to the public will be a special Christmas brew.  The main brew will be named "Sebewaing Old Style Beer".Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-September-29-1933-Contracts-Are-Let-for-New-Sebewaing-Plant.jpg
Monday, October 09, 1933Henry A. Dupont, General Contractor will begin brewery building renovations and plans to be completed before the new year.  Labor and material contracts have been awarded to John C. Liken & Co, Sebewaing Lumber Co, Sebewaing Sandstone Brick Co, and Myers & Riedel Co.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-October-6-1933-Brewery-Plant-Work-Starts-Next-Monday.jpg
Friday, November 17, 1933Contract work on schedule.  Tanks and other new equipment expected to arrive in the next few days.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-November-17-1933-Brewery-to-be-Ready-for-Operation-in-December.jpg
Friday, November 24, 193332 steel tanks are in the process of being installed by R. G. Moeller Co.  Henry A. Dupont is close to completing all construction work.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-November-24-1933-32-Steel-Tanks-Are-Being-Installed-in-Brew-Plant.jpg
Thursday, December 14, 1933The last of the 37 porcelain-lined steel tanks were placed into position.  Time was needed for the pouring and seasoning of the cement floors.  The cork insulating work resumed for areas requiring refrigeration.  The ice machine installation will be in the next week.  The forecast is the plant will be ready for operation about January 15th.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-December-15-1933-Brewery-Will-Start-Operating-Jan-15.jpg
Thursday, December 21, 1933Final payment made to Sebewaing Products Co for the purchase of the plant.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-December-22-1933-Brewing-Co-Makes-Final-Payment-on-Plant-Bldg.jpg
Friday, February 09, 1934Operations to start in the brewery sometime in the next two weeks.  Unexpected new equipment arrival delays were caused due to other similar brewery construction projects in the state and country.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-February-9-1934-Operations-to-be-Started-at-Brewering-Plant-Shortly.jpg
Friday, February 23, 1934Sale of all stock is completed.  Awaiting Government inspection to begin brewing operation.  All supplies are on hand.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-February-23-1934-Brewery-Now-All-Set-to-Start-Operations.jpg
Tuesday, February 27, 1934H. A. Hill of the Federal Bureau of Industrial Alcohol out of Detroit passed favorably on the plant.  Final approval must come from the Cincinnati office and is expected by wire in the next 48-72 hours.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-March-2-1934-Federal-Inspector-Passes-Brew-Plant.jpg
Friday, March 02, 1934Plant will employee 18 men to start not including drivers and others employed on the outside.  The first brew is expected to be ready in 4-6 weeks.  An advertising campaign is being planned in Thumb newspapers and supplemented by a radio campaign for the first month.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-March-2-1934-Federal-Inspector-Passes-Brew-Plant.jpg
Friday, April 06, 1934Secured contracts for 23,000 barrels and the first batch of Old Style Beer will be ready in two weeks.  All equipment is in place except the bottling machinery that is expected to be completed by May 1.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-April-6-1934-Brewing-Company-to-Start-Marketing-Soon.jpg
Friday, April 20, 1934Capital is increased to add new cellar and additional storage tanks to be started in May and completed in July.  Board election held and officers elected were William B. Wreford - president, Albert Holmer-vice-president, Gustav Reinhold-vice-president, Walter S. Owen-treasurer, and John A. Russell-secretary.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-April-20-1934-Sebewaing-Brewing-Co-Capital-is-Increased.jpg
Friday, May 11, 1934Allied Engineering Co awarded new cellar construction.  Work started on 5/8/33 and hopes to have it completed by the end the mid to the end of July.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-May-11-1934-Brewery-Addition-Work-Begun-Tuesday.jpg
Tuesday, June 05, 1934Well #2 at 308 feet was drilled with a 6" hole.  Well #3 currently being drilled and is at 280 feet so far.  Well #2 will supplement Well #1 for brewing while Well #3 will be used for the fire protection system.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-June-8-1934-New-Well-Brought-in-at-Brewery-Tuesday.jpg
Monday, July 02, 1934Bottling operations started for regular 24-bottle cases and special picnic cartons of six bottles.  New cellar will be by July 23rd.  Visitors of the Homecoming the week before were treated for the first time to Sebewaing Old Style Beer in bottles.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-July-13-1934-Brewery-Bottling-Plant-is-Now-in-Full-Operation.jpg
Monday, July 30, 1934Six of the 14 new tanks arrived.  Ten of the new tanks are being placed in the new cellar adjoining the main building to the north.  The other four are being added the the Government Cellar.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-August-3-1934-New-Equipment-is-Being-Added-at-Brewing-Plant.jpg
Tuesday, November 06, 1934Robert C. Walter was killed while driving a truck for the George Samuels who is a distributor for the brewing company.  The accident happened 1.5 miles west of Farigrove.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-November-9-1934-Driver-of-Beer-Truck-Killed-Near-Fairgrove.jpg
Thursday, December 27, 1934Ernst Dudde and Roman Koch both of Sebewaing were given jail sentences for simple larceny of four 1/8 kegs of beer from the brewery.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-December-28-1934-Two-Sebewaing-Men-Serve-Time-for-Theft-of-Beer.jpg
Friday, January 25, 1935William B. Wreford announces last two distributors of brewery products.  The distributors are Good Will Beer Distributors of Detroit and Cecil Schott of Mt. Clemens.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-January-25-1935-Brewing-Co-Announces-Last-Two-Distributors.jpg
Thursday, February 14, 1935Annual stockholder's meeting held at Arbeiter Hall.  Officers elected were William B. Wreford - president, Gustav Reinhold-vice-president, Walter S. Owen-treasurer, and John A. Russell-secretary.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-February-22-1935-Brewing-Co-Annual-Meeting-Held-Thursday.jpg
Spring 1935Sebewaing Mayor and council members meet at the brewery due to flooding throughout the downtown areas.  The brewery buildings are on a higher elevation and historically protected by flood waters.Huron Daily Tribunehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Huron-Daily-Tribune-May-16-2005-Strange-Brew-Why-Old-Style-Couldnt-Last.jpg
Friday, May 03, 1935$50,000 bond to be offered.  18,000 additional half-barrels secured with Nicholson Distributing Company of Detroit.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-May-3-1935-Sebewaing-Brewery-to-Float-Bond-Issue.jpg
Friday, June 21, 1935Volume output 2.5 times higher for April and May compared to 1934.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-June-21-1935-Sebewaing-Brewery-Production-Boosted.jpg
Friday, September 20, 1935Brewery to market ale in late October and will be available in kegs and bottles.  The new beer will be named Sebewaing Stock Ale.  B. W. Connely, foreman of the Bottling Department since the opening of the brewery named new sales manager following the resignation of Ernst Grasmann and started this position on 9/16.  William Young assumes the position as foreman of the Bottling Department.  .Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-September-20-1935-Brewery-to-Market-Ale-Late-in-October.jpg
Friday, December 13, 1935Field & Company, a Detroit investment house take over the $50,000 bond to complete plant financing.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-December-13-1935-Detroit-Company-to-Sell-Brewery-Bonds.jpg
Saturday, March 07, 1936Dr. J. E. Wurm named President and General Manager.  Wm. B. Wreford resigned at the recent annual meeting but continues to participate on the Board.  Re-elections were Gustave Reinhold - Vice-President, John A. Russell - Secretary, and Harold Beck - Treasurer.   Other members of the Board Wm. B. Wreford, Albert Holmer, Hugo Brandes who took the place of recently resigned Walter I. Owens.  Wurm and Beck also added to the Board increasing personnel from five to seven.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-March-13-1936-Dr-JE-Wurm-President-of-Sebewaing-Brewing-Co.jpg
Friday, April 03, 1936Overhead Main Office and external stairway to be built to add additional space to the brewery.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-April-3-1936-Additional-Office-Room-Provided-in-Brewery.jpg
Monday, April 06, 1936John A. Russell, Secretary passes.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-April-10-1936-Secretary-of-Sebewaing-Brewing-Co-Died-Monday.jpg
Thursday, May 07, 1936B. W. Connley hurt in an automobile accident.  Sustained a cut on the forehead that required stitches.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-May-8-1936-Brewery-Sales-Manager-Hurt-in-Auto-Accident.jpg
Saturday, May 09, 1936A. A. Martini named Secretary and A. E. Mast named Treasurer.  Bookkeeper Ernest Fox named assistant to A. A. Martini. Board personnel are Dr. J. E. Wurm - President, Gustave Reinhold - Vice-President, A. A. Martini - Secretary, and A. E. Mast - Treasurer.  Other members are Hugo Brandes, Wm. B. Wreford, and Albert Holmer who is also the Brewmaster.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-May-15-1936-Brewing-Co-Directors-Board-Adds-to-Personnel.jpg
Friday, January 29, 1937New brew kettle and mash tub to be added by about March 1st in the Brew House.  Awhile ago, a new labeling machine and new filtering machine were purchased.  Also, new special floors to be installed for the Bottling House and Racking Room.  Wages paid out in 1936 to 33 employees was $36,400.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-January-29-1937-Brewing-Co-Adding-to-Its-Equipment.jpg
Wednesday, February 03, 1937All directors were re-elected.  Directors were Dr. J. E. Wurm, Gustave Reinhold, A. A. Martini, A. E. Mast, Albert Holmer, Wm B. Wreford, and Hugo Brandis.  Officers were re-elected, Dr. J. E. Wurm - President, Gustave Reinhold - Vice-President, A. A. Martini - Secretary, and A. E. Mast - Treasurer.  Erwin Schroeder was re-appointed Assistant Secretary and Assistant Treasurer.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-February-5-1937-Brewery-Stockholders-Held-Annual-Meeting.jpg
Friday, April 30, 1937New brew kettle and other equipment is in place.  Brewing to begin again on May 1st. To house the brew kettle and other equipment, it has been necessary to add an addition of 18' x 30' on the second floor.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-April-30-1937-Brewery-Additions-Are-Now-Completed.jpg
Friday, February 24, 1939Bond refund program completed.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-February-24-1939-Brewery-Bond-Refund-Program-Completed.jpg
Friday, June 30, 1939First half of 1939 shows a 39% output increase according to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-June-30-1939-Brewery-Shows-Good-Increase-in-Business.jpg
Friday, February 02, 1940New bottle house equipment that includes a bottle washer and pasteurizer.  Recent completion of extensive alterations in the Racking Room.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Sebewaing-Blade-February-2-1940-Brewery-Bottling-House-Improved.jpg
Friday, February 09, 1940New traveling lion cage has been acquired by the brewery.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Sebewaing-Blade-February-16-1940-New-Lion-Cage-Trailer-Source-of-Interest.jpg
Friday, August 23, 1940Three additional lion cubs eight weeks old were received making the total count seven.  Manford Watt, salesman is in charge of the trailer cage showing the lions at various locations.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Sebewaing-Blade-August-23-1940-Brewing-Company-Gets-More-Lions.jpg
Tuesday, April 15, 1941Directors elected J. E. Wurm, Albert Holmer, A. E. Mast, Gustave Reinhold, R. L. Flanders, Hugo Brandes, and new member Russell McKenzie.  Officers elected were J. E. Wurm - President and General Manager, Gustave Reinhold - Vice-President, and A. E. Mast - Secretary-Treasurer.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Sebewaing-Blade-April-18-1941-Officers-of-Sebewaing-Brewing-Co.-Elected.jpg
Monday, August 04, 1941Lion house moved from the rear of the brewery to the corner of S. Beck and E. Bay Streets.  This lot was owned by Dr. J. E. Wurm.  This location is where the present McDonalds is located.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Sebewaing-Blade-August-8-1941-Brewery-Lion-House-is-Moved-to-New-Location.jpg
Thursday, May 21, 1942Directors elected J. E. Wurm, Albert Holmer, A. E. Mast, Gustave Reinhold, R. L. Flanders, Hugo Brandes, and Russell McKenzie.  Officers elected were J. E. Wurm - President, Hugo Brandes - Vice-President, A. E. Mast - Secretary-Treasurer, and Lila Diebel - Assistant Secretary-Treasurer.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Sebewaing-Blade-May-22-1942-Sebewaing-Brewing-Co.-Officers-Elected.jpg
Friday, June 26, 1942Lions off the road for the duration due to tire and gas shortages as a result of World War II.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Sebewaing-Blade-June-26-1942-Brewing-Co.-Lions-Off-the-Road-for-Duration.jpg
Saturday, August 01, 1942Frank Leonhardt was severely burned when the pitch kettle in the Keg Pitching House exploded.  Raymond Roenisch was slightly burned.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Sebewaing-Blade-August-7-1942-Exploding-Pitch-Kettle-Burns-Brewery-Employee.jpg
Thursday, November 18, 1943Otto H. Thede loses finger on left hand while adjusting the capping machine.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Sebewaing-Blade-November-19-1943-Loses-Finger-in-Brewery-Bottling-Machine.jpg
Friday, December 10, 1943Albert Holmer, brewmaster submitted resignation effective 1/1/1944.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Sebewaing-Blade-December-10-1943-Albert-Holmer-to-Leave-Sebewaing-Brewing-Co..jpg
Thursday, December 30, 1943Millard Ringle assumed the brewmaster duties due to a recent resignation of Albert Holmer.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Sebewaing-Blade-December-31-1943-Chicago-Brewmaster-Replaces-A.-Holmer.jpg
Monday, May 08, 1944William B. Wreford, former brewery president passes.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Sebewaing-Blade-May-12-1944-Former-Brewery-Manager-Dies-Monday-in-Detroit.jpg
Friday, July 14, 1944Dr. J. E. Wurm, one of nineteen members of the Small Brewers' Association helps pick a national brewery employee merit award.  That selection was R. E. Southhall of Spearman Brewing Company in Pensacola, FL.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Sebewaing-Blade-July-14-1944-Worlds-Largest-Brewers-Assn-Names-Presidents-Merit-Award-Winner.jpg
Monday, October 09, 1944Dr. J. E. Wurm attends a Saginaw conference as President of the Thumb Commerce Association.  The conference was about state post-war economic development.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Sebewaing-Blade-October-13-1944-J.-E.-Wurm-Attends-Saginaw-Conference.jpg
Friday, February 16, 1945Dr. J. E. Wurm has been named the chairman of the Huron County Committee for Economic Development.  Continues as President of the brewery.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Sebewaing-Blade-February-16-1945-J.-E.-Wurm-Heads-Co.-CED-Committee.jpg
Thursday, June 07, 1945Dr. J. E. Wurm passes.  Services were held at the Bauer Funeral Chapel officiated by Rev H. C. Heise out of Reed City.   J. E. Wurm was 66.Sebewaing BladeCass City Chronicle
Thursday, June 07, 1945A. G. List named President and Otto H. Thede named General ManagerLocate Source
Monday, June 25, 1945L. R. Flanders resigns.  Millard Ringle and Otto Thede named to the Board.  A. G. List - President, H Brandes - Vice-President, and A. E. Mast - Treasurer.  Other board members are A. R. McVety and Russell McKenzie.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Sebewaing-Blade-June-29-1945-Brewing-Co.-Names-Two-New-Directors.jpg
Friday, November 16, 1945A. G. List reports a 3c per share dividend to be payed December 1st.  The company;s remaining debt of $29,773.02 was payed in full on November 15th.  17,905 barrels of beer were produced during the first nine months of 1945 compared to the first nine months of 1947 at 14,285 barrels.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Sebewaing-Blade-November-16-1945-Brewing-Company-Pays-1st-Dividend.jpg
Wednesday, May 28, 1947Brewery to have softball team.Locate Source
Saturday, June 14, 1947Fire started in chill rooms where storage tanks were being glassed.  Strong ammonia fumes added to the difficulty after pipes were melted through.  Cork insulating material was on fire and gas masks to avoid the ammonia fumes were in short supply.  Two masks were used with more being rushed over by the State Police in Bad Axe.  All damages were covered by insurance.  Fire was extinguished by 8am.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Sebewaing-Blade-June-20-1947-Sebewaing-Elevator-Damaged-by-Fire-Second-Alarm-at-Brewery.jpg
Friday, July 11, 1947Sebewaing Brewing Company began to make and distribute Brewers' BestSebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-July-11-1947-Sebewaing-Brewing-Co-Will-Make-Premium-Beer-for-East-Mich-Trade.jpg
Friday, August 15, 1947Brewers' Best President spending week helping to promote the sale of Brewers' Best Premium Beer.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Sebewaing-Blade-August-15-1947-Brewers-Best-President-Spending-Week-at-Local-Brewery.jpg
Friday, September 05, 1947Brewers' Best distributors entertained by the Sebewaing Brewing Company at the Immanuel Lutheran Dining Hall.  100 visitors in all.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Sebewaing-Blade-September-12-1947-Brewers-Best-Distributors-Entertained-Here-Friday-Evening.jpg
Sunday, February 01, 1948A. E. Mast named president and General Manager.  Otto H. Thede named Secretary and Treasurer and Millard J. Ringle named Vice President and Brewmaster.Locate Source
Tuesday, April 20, 1948Otto Eisengruber and Donald Clark added to the board.  Other directors re-elected were A. E. Mast, Millard Ringle, Otto Thede, R. C. Conklin, and Russell McKenzie.  A. E. Mast named President and Manager, Otto Thede - Secretary and Treasurer, Russell McKenzie - Vice-President, and Millard Ringle - Brewmaster.  All fermenting and storage tanks have been glass-lined along with a new bottler filelr and new air compressor are being installed.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Sebewaing-Blade-April-23-1948-Brewing-Company-Names-Two-New-Directors.jpg
Tuesday, April 18, 1950Another successful year reported.  One new director was named, John Ott replaces R. B. Conklin.  Officers are all re-elected, A. E Mast - President and General Manager, Millard Ringle - Vice-President, and Otto H. Thede - Secretary-Treasurer.  Directors are Otto Eisengruber, Donald Clark, Russell McKenzie, and John Ott.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Sebewaing-Blade-April-21-1950-Brewing-Company-Has-Successful-Business-Year.jpg
Wednesday, May 03, 1950The "yellow" can makes it debutLocate Source
Tuesday, April 24, 1951Annual meeting held at the brewery office.  Goff Jenkins replaces Russell McKenzie on the Board of Directors.  Millard J. Ringle, Arthur E. Mast, Donald R. Clark,  John T. Ott, and Otto H. Thede are all re-elected to the board.  A. E. Mast - President and General Manager, Millard Ringle - Vice-President, and Otto H. Thede - Secretary-Treasurer.Sebewaing Blade
Sunday, July 01, 1951Work in progress for more modernized equipment and lighter beer to appeal to more American consumersSaginaw Newshttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Saginaw-News-July-1-1951-Once-a-Quaint-Old-Brewery-Now-Modern.jpg
Friday, August 15, 1952Construction completed on new 50' by 60' warehouse.  This new warehouse is located just north of the bottling house and built on a specially reinforced concrete floor for any brewing equipment.  The ceiling was built high enough for special equipment handling and future expansion.  The floor is dock high and has ten door openings in about 15' intervals.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-August-15-1952-Brewing-Company-Warehouse-Is-Completed.jpg
1952Payroll amounted to $90,852.31Fiscal Year End Report (page #13)https://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/fiscal-year-end-report/
1953Payroll amounted to $96,584.53Fiscal Year End Report (page #13)https://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/fiscal-year-end-report/
Tuesday, April 20, 1954Annual meeting held in the Sebewaing Municipal Office. A. E. Mast - President and General Manager, Millard Ringle - Vice-President, and Otto H. Thede - Secretary-Treasurer. Other members of the board are Henry Nau Jr, Joseph Cassesse, Dr. Milford Golden, and Wendell Brodigan.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-April-29-1954-Seven-Members-Named-To-Brewery-Companys-Director-Board.jpg
1954Payroll amounted to $119,461.03Fiscal Year End Report (page #13)https://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/fiscal-year-end-report/
Saturday, October 29, 1955Sebewaing Brewing Company observes Diamond JubileeSebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-October-29-1955-Sebewaing-Brewing-Company-Since-1880-Observes-Diamond-Jubilee-During-This-Year.jpg
1955Chimney extended, six storage barrels added, and roofs repairedLocate Source
1955Payroll amounted to $129,193.01Locate Source
Thursday, February 9, 195631 new storage tanks are added requiring the cutout and removal of the storage room roof. Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-February-9-1956-Quick-Solution-to-a-Difficult-Problem.jpg
Sunday, April 15, 1956Henry Nau, board member passes away.  Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-April-26-1956-Brewing-Company-Shows-Another-Successful-Year.jpg
Tuesday, April 17, 1956Mast, Thede, Ringle re-elected to directorships as well as returning Wendell Brodigan and Joseph Cassesse, New directors were Julius Popp and Franklin Nau.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Sebewaing-Blade-April-26-1956-Brewing-Company-Shows-Another-Successful-Year.jpg/Sebewaing-Blade-April-26-1956-Brewing-Company-Shows-Another-Successful-Year.jpg
Thursday, April 26, 1956Announcement of sales reaching $766,029.41 in 1955, second highest in company's history.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-April-26-1956-Brewing-Company-Shows-Another-Successful-Year.jpg
Sunday, September 29, 1957Company stages party for employees and officials familiesSebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-October-10-1957-Brewing-Company-Stages-Party-For-Employees-and-Officials-Families.jpg
Thursday, March 6, 1958New pasteurizer and bottle washer added.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-March-6-1958-Brewing-Company-Adds-New-Equipment.jpg
Sunday, July 26, 1959Nick Muelrath and Henry Heckman retire and were honored during a ceremonial dinner, 180 in attendance.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-July-30-1959-Brewing-Company-Union-Make-Awards.jpg
Monday, September 7, 1959Ernest Grasmann dies at age 86.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-September-10-1959-Ernest-Grasmann-Dies-Mondat-at-Age-86-Rites-Held-Wednesday.jpg
1959Payroll amounted to $178,495 for 30 full-time and 3 part-time employees and 2 driver salesmen.Locate Source
Thursday, July 14, 1960Announcement of sales reaching the highest in 80 year history of $1,113,878 in 1959, second highest in company's historySebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-January-14-1960-First-Million-Dollar-Year1.jpg
Thursday, November 02, 1961Karl Feller, Brewers Workers International Union Prexy visits with the Local 224 brewer workers and their wives with a luncheon that followed at Arbeiter Hall.  Karl Priebe and Terry Pitcher are President and Secretary-Treasurer of the local respectively.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-November-2-1961-Brewery-Workers-Prexy-Visit.jpg
Monday, January 01, 1962A. E. Mast retires as President.Locate Source
Thursday, May 03, 1962William E. Francis elected President, Malcolm Lovell Jr. elected Vice-President, Donald R. Clark as council, Arsen Sohigian for merchandising, Millard Ringle as Vice-President, and Otto H. Thede as  Secretary-Treasurer. Lovell responsible for internal operations of the brewery assisted by Ringle and Thede.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-May-10-1962-Brewery-Management-Shuffled.jpg
Thursday, May 24, 1962Otto H. Thede promoted to Vice-President and Millard J. Ringle re-elected as Vice-President.  Also elected are Arsen Sohigian as Vice-President Sales and Malcom Lovell Jr. as Executive Vice-President.  New members to the board are Walter Wilson and Stephen A. Bromberg both of Detroit.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-May-24-1962-Brewing-Company-Continues-to-Strengthen-Board.jpg
Thursday, December 13, 1962Beer sales down for 3rd quarter by 9% when compared to same quarter in 1961.  The Michigan Liquor Control Commission raised excise tax on July 1 by five times resulting in a retail price hike of almost 15%. Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-December-13-1962-Beer-Tax-Boost-Perils-Industry.jpg
Friday, February 01, 1963Malcolm Lovell Jr. Vice-President and Secretary of Sebewaing Brewing Company severed board position to accept appointment by Governor Romney to State Labor Mediations Board.Locate Source
Thursday, May 30, 1963Millard J. Ringle retires after almost 20 years as Brewmaster.  Albert W. Gruner appointed Brewmaster.  Gruner's previous work experience was Brewmaster at E & B Brewing and Assistant Brewmaster at Goebel Brewing.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-May-30-1963-New-Brewmaster-Appointed-At-Sebewaing-Brewing.jpg
Thursday, September 12, 1963Brewery sells beer in new non-returnable glass bottles.  Packaged in 6-pak wraparounds suitable for display purposes.  Packaging line also has 6 and 12 pak cans, returnable bottles, and draught beer in various keg sizes.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-September-12-1963-Brewery-Sells-Beer-In-Glass-Bottles.jpg
Thursday, September 12, 1963The use of Thumb malting barley is used in the company's beer products.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-September-12-1963-Local-Barley-Local-Beer.jpg
Thursday, September 12, 1963Kenneth F. Chappell is appointed new general sales manager.  This position will be headquartered in the Detroit area.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-September-12-1963-New-Sales-Manager-Is-Appointed-By-Brewing-Company.jpg
Thursday, September 26, 1963Dispute over beer tax relief and controversy with President William E. Francis and former Vice President Malcolm Lovell Jr who is still holding approximately $7,000 of brewery stock.The News-Palladiumhttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/News-Palladium-September-26-1963-Beer-Tax-Plan-is-Foaming-Up.jpg
Thursday, July 02, 1964Sebewaing Brewing  Company renamed to The Michigan Brewing Inc. The Pride of Michigan or P. O. M. label is introduced.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-July-2-1964-Brewery-Changes-Name.jpg
(Under Review 3/2/2023) Wednesday, March 03, 1965Michigan Brewing Inc. halts production of beer.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-March-25-1965-Brewery-Sale-Proposal-Turned-Down.jpg
Wednesday, March 17, 1965Letter sent to stockholders signed by William E. Francis, Chairman of the Board and Kenneth F. Chappell President requesting proxy votes to sell the corporation's assets to Buckeye Brewing Co of Toledo. Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-March-25-1965-Brewery-Sale-Proposal-Turned-Down.jpg
Tuesday, March 23, 1965Brewery sale proposal turned down, but the board members and officers would not relinquish control and continued to push for the saleSebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-March-25-1965-Brewery-Sale-Proposal-Turned-Down.jpg
Wednesday, March 24, 1965Meeting in Birminghan, MI to continue discussions towards a resolution but no progress was madeSebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-March-25-1965-Brewery-Sale-Proposal-Turned-Down.jpg
Tuesday, April 20, 1965Sale was voted down and new board and officers elected.  Alfred E. May elected as President, Otto H. Thede as Secretary-Treasurer and General Manager, and Millard J. Ringle Vice President and Brewmaster Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-April-22-1965-Brewing-Firm-Shakeup-Voted.jpg
Between April and June 1965New officers elected.  Otto H. Thede as President and General Manager, John T. Ott as Vice-President, and Millard J. Ringle as Secretary, Treasurer, and Brewmaster.  Those three plus Dr. Milford Golden, Hilbert Bergman, and Arthur Reinhold elected as board members.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-June-10-1965-Theres-Good-News-This-Week.jpg
Monday, June 07, 1965Resumed operations at 7am.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-June-10-1965-Theres-Good-News-This-Week.jpg
Thursday, April 14, 1966Bargain prices on beer in effect.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-April-14-1966-Brewerys-Future-Cloudy-Again.jpg
Saturday, June 04, 1966Expiration of 10 day extension to find buyer at a set price of $104,000.  Final closure of company.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-June-9-1966-Quiet-So-Quiet.jpg
Wednesday, August 07, 1968Liquidation sale continues of remaining items in the closed brewery.  Saginaw Newshttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Saginaw-News-August-7-1968-Liquidation-Sad-Duty-for-Brewery-Veteran.jpg
Thursday, March 01, 1979Fate of brewery property is under consideration.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-March-1-1979-Somethings-Brewing-Here.jpg
Thursday, April 05, 1979Deed is transferred to the Village of Sebewaing for $1.  Demolition will begin in near future.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-April-5-1979-Village-of-Sebewaing-Obtains-Deed-to-Brewery-Property.jpg
Wednesday, July 15, 1981Local high school student Jan Wenzel wants to save the brewery pheasant.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-July-15-1981-Jan-Hopes-to-Save-Pheasant.jpg
Wednesday, September 16, 1981Paul Kemp uses bricks from Sebewaing Brewing Company to build his home.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-September-16-1981-Brewery-Walls-Rise-Again-.-.-..jpg
Wednesday, May 19, 1982Pheasant replica built in Sebewaing Park.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-May-19-1982-Brewery-Pheasant-Lands.jpg
Wednesday, June 23, 1982Most of the brewery buildings have been demolished.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-June-23-1982-The-Old-Brewery....Going-Going....jpg
Spring 1983Brewery demolition stalled.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-Around-1983-Brewery-Demolition-Stalled.jpg
Wednesday, October 03, 1984The chimney dropped through a planned demolition.Sebewaing Bladehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Sebewaing-Blade-October-10-1984-The-Bricks-Come-Tumbling-Down.jpg
Thursday, June 19, 2003Sebewaing Beer, Golden Pheasant, and Sport will be sold in glass 6-paks for the Sebewaing 150th year celebration.  The Michigan Brewing Company out of Weberville, MI will brew and package the beer.  This was likely not a true representation of the original formulas used for each of these beer labels.Huron Daily Tribunehttps://sebewaingbrewingcompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Huron-Daiy-Tribune-May-27-2003-Sebewaing-Beer-Will-Be-Back-on-Tap.jpg