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|birthname = Joseph M. Ford |image = Joseph M Ford1.JPG |Office = City Council of Dearborn, MI |term_start = January 1, 1945 |term_end = January 1, 1953 |birth_date = {{birth date|1912|4|6}} |birth_place = Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan |death_date = {{death date and age|1954|9|12|1912|4|6}} |death_place = Dearborn, Michigan |party = Republican |spouse = Helene Ford |children = Bruce Karen |residence = Dearborn, MI |alma_mater = University of Detroit |profession = Real estate agent |religion = Roman Catholic }} Joseph M. Ford (April 6, 1912 – September 12, 1954) was a member of the Dearborn, MI City Council from 1945-1953. Ford was a resident of Dearborn for 27 years, studied in Dearborn schools and did post graduate work at the University of Detroit. He was a State Senate nominee for the state of Michigan in 1944, 1948, and 1950 under the Republican ticket.[2] Ford was a member of the Pioneers, Knights of Columbus, Moose and Eagles. Early life, education, and familyFord was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan on April 6, 1912. Joseph moved to Dearborn in 1923 with his parents. He studied at the University of Detroit. Joseph enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was known to be an avid fisherman and an outdoors-man. Joseph spent many weekends at Garling's lodge in Mio, MI fishing with friends and family. Joseph was also a member of the Dearborn Country Club where he spent a fair amount of time golfing with friends.[3] Career in BusinessJoseph operated a real estate brokerage in Dearborn and handled public relations for Dearborn Machinery Movers Co. Political careerJoseph served as a Dearborn City Council member from 1945-1953. He was a quit fellow who only spoke when he had something to say. Joseph was in Mayor Hubbard's corner on most issues but it was due to his own beliefs rather than to any political pressure.[3] Joseph was acting Mayor of Dearborn on many occasion throughout his careers and one notable act as acting Mayor of Dearborn, was his Seal 'Day' Proclamation. Joseph on Tuesday November 19, 1946, issued a proclamation officially designating Sunday, November 24, as Christmas Seal Sunday and urged all residents of Dearborn to support the Tuberculosis and Health Society of Wayne County by buying and using the double-barred cross Christmas Seals during the holiday season.[5][6] Joseph M. Ford was known for being part of a group known around Dearborn as the BIG FOUR (Councilman Joseph M. Ford, Councilman Martin C.Griffith, Councilman George W. Bondie and Councilwoman Marguerite C. Johnson) which helped shape Dearborn into one of the best cities in the country to live in at the time. He worked with Mayor Orville L. Hubbard on many projects. Joseph was a major part of the development of Dearborn's city parks and fought to acquire all of Dearborn's recreational sites. He is the original sponsor of Camp Dearborn initiative and a major part (championing and fighting for two years) of its acquisition and development.[7] Political AccomplishmentsJoseph M. Ford sponsored, supported and fought to get the following Dearborn initiatives passed:
Michigan State Senate Republican NominationJoseph was a Republican candidate for Michigan State Senate 21st District, 1944, 1948, 1950. At age 34 Joseph was one of the youngest candidates ever nominated for State Senator from the 21st District in 1944.[2][11][12] Joseph M. Ford (Michigan Senate Election Results)1944 Nov 7: Stanley Nowak (Dem), elected; Joseph M. Ford (Rep), defeated; M. G. McCrary (Socialist), defeated; William F. Bookser (Prohibition), defeated; Ona A. Condit (America First), defeated. 1948 Sep 14 (Primary): Joseph M. Ford (Rep), nominated; Glen W. Ford (Rep), defeated in primary; Walter E. Gibson (Rep), defeated in primary; Richard J. Lehman (Rep), defeated in primary; Thomas J. Brown (Rep), defeated in primary; Thomas M. Lane (Rep), defeated in primary; Hugo F. Volz (Rep), defeated in primary; Julian F. Russell (Rep), defeated in primary. 1948 Nov 2: Robert A. Haggerty (Dem), elected; Joseph M. Ford (Rep), defeated; Percy Llewellyn (Progressive), defeated; Estelle A. Tripp (Prohibition), defeated; Forest Odell (Socialist), defeated. 1950 Sep 12 (Primary): Joseph M. Ford (Rep), nominated; Thomas O. Quinlan (Rep), defeated in primary. 1950 Nov 7: Robert A. Haggerty (Dem), elected; Joseph M. Ford (Rep), defeated; Bruno Maze (Progressive), defeated; Estelle A. Tripp (Prohibition), defeated.[2]Public Service Groups and Fraternal Orders
Unexpected Death (September 1954)Prior to his death Joseph had suffered a mild heart attack in 1953 and retired from politics under his physicians advice.[15] Joseph M. Ford was stricken just before midnight Saturday (September 11, 1954) as he was playing cards at the home of friends in Palmer Woods (Detroit, MI). He was rushed to the Mt. Carmel Mercy hospital, where he died at 1:30 A.M. Sunday (September 12, 1954).[14] Joseph was beloved by the Dearborn community as thousands turned out to pay their respects. GallerySee also
References1. ^1 {{cite news|title=Hubbard's Council Opponents|newspaper=The Detroit Times|date=1951-02-20}} [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]2. ^1 2 {{cite news|last=Smith|first=Jim|title=Our Friend, Joe Ford|newspaper=The Dearborn Press|date=1954-09-16}} 3. ^1 {{cite news|title=Seal Sale Begins Monday, Seal 'Day' Proclaimed|newspaper=The Dearborn Press|date=1946-11-21}} 4. ^1 2 {{cite news|title=Rites Yesterday for Jos. Ford, Ex-Councilman|newspaper=The Dearborn Press|date=16 September 1954}} 5. ^1 {{cite news|title=Race for State Senate Draws Field of Fourteen|newspaper=Detroit Free Press|date=1948-10-31}} 6. ^1 2 3 {{cite web|url=http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/ford.html#671.52.28 |title= Political Graveyard |publisher=http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/ford.html#671.52.28 |date= |accessdate=2012-06-13}} 7. ^1 {{cite news|title=City Transit Plan Rejected; Doyle, Ford, Griffith Win|newspaper=The Dearborn Press|date=09/06/1948}} 8. ^1 {{cite news|title=Approve $750,000 STreet Reparing|newspaper=The Dearborn Guide|date=05/01/1952}} 9. ^1 {{cite news|title=On The Political Front|newspaper=The Dearborn Guide|date=1953-06-18}} 10. ^1 {{cite news|title=And The Work Starts|newspaper=The Dearborn Press|date=08/05/1951}} 11. ^1 {{cite news|title=Top Race for Council|newspaper=The Dearborn Guide|date=1949-09-28}} }} External links
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