30 Nov 1943
Page 6
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Newspaper
Adrian Daily Telegram
Location
Adrian, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1943
Page
6
Lenawee County ration details update through January with multiple stamps and coupons extending validity for meats, cheese, butter, fats, canned fish, gasoline, fuel oil, and processed foods. Local board hours listed. births, legal notices, and military service updates accompany the daily advisory in Adrian.
An advisory for Adri an Lodge Xo 19 F and AM indicates a Wednesday evening meeting in December with reports from Secretary Treasurer and Finance Committee and election of officers. John Gray, Worshipful Master, and Rob King, Secretary, urge attendance.
Real estate transfers listed include multiple parcels in Blissfield Rollin Ridgeway Tecumsett Medina and Adrian townships. Transactions show named grantees such as Earl Rowlson Carrie Price Arthur Brackman and Paul Mayes with parcels ranging from 20 acres to 110 acres and involving administrators for various estates.
Civilians who have contributed 50 hours or more to civilian defense work are urged to call the Civilian Defense office at phone 37 to have their names added to a new award list being compiled by Mrs. R. H. Adams. Deerfield names Mrs. Ivan Crist as chairman of the village defense nutrition committee, appointed by county nutrition chair Miss Beatrice Frangauist.
The West Adrian Congregational church hosts a family night at the home of Mr and Mrs William Ruesink with each family contributing to the program and refreshments served by a committee. An offering will aid church re decoration. The Adrian Township Extension club meets at noon with potluck and a demo on New Tricks for Old Clothes by Mrs Gerald Seager and Mrs H N Hood. Women of the community are invited.
The report notes the sudden death of Joseph E. Maryl in Toledo at age 70 due to a heart attack, with survivors including his widow Martha Murrin and children in Toledo Camp Atterbury and Adrian. Funeral arrangements are pending. Also listed is Gary D. Bodner, five, of Morenci who died after chicken pox complications, with funeral plans undisclosed. Funeral notices for Mrs Ida Carson Wells of Adrian and related services follow, with burial in Oakwood cemetery.
The Daughters of Christ Church will meet Thursday in the church undercroft for an all day work meeting. Miss Marjorie Waldby and Mrs. Arthur Westgate will host luncheon. The Woman's Missionary Association of the UB church will have an all day meeting Thursday at the residence of Mr and Mrs.
H B Peter announces a potluck dinner and a bazaar at the church. Those needing transportation should call the parsonage for rides.
Six motorists faced Justice Franklin J. Russell for parking infractions and failing to stop or observe a red light. Alfred Culler paid 1 for restricted parking on Michigan Avenue. Ned Krieghoff paid 2 for one hour limit on East Maumee Street. Fred Wetherell fined 2 for parking on a crosswalk. Leland Easter pleaded guilty and paid 3 for failing to stop at Beecher Street and Trent Road. Al Davis paid a fine on a red light violation. Thomas Plackson paid 3 for failing to stop at Williams and Madison Streets.
Three Detroit youths Milton S. Franks 16 Joseph G. Keleman 16 and Jack E. Holbrook 19 were arraigned in circuit court for stealing a car owned by Edward Meyers of Clinton. They pleaded guilty and were remanded to county jail for probation reports before sentencing. They had said they came to Irish Hills on a three day army pass and stole the Meyers car after switching ignition wires. The car theft occurred about 2 am east of Ypsilanti and they were arrested by state police. George Tonnencourt faced probation violation charges and received 40 more days in jail while remaining on probation for two years. A divorce decree granted to Cathern Mazzola of Addison from Christopher Mazzola of Netroit on grounds of non support.
Years Ago Today shows month precipitation at 1.53 inches, record low 21 and high 61. Miss Alice Marvin heads to Washington DC to work for Representative Earl C Michener. Red Cross drive extended to December 10 with $878 pledged in the county. Thanksgiving observed with family and church services. Page Woven Wire adds a third shift. 100 more workers to be hired. A holiday parade opened the shopping season with thousands in the street. City Christmas savings total $39,000, below last year. Walter Weiss welcomes a daughter born Route 2 Adrian. San Francisco Oakland bridge tolls reduced after revenue gains.
Maurice J. Mossing, a navy machinist’s mate second class, describes battles in the Mediterranean as a game forgotten, recounting six months in large North African ports, invasions of Sicily and Italy, and a leave with his wife and parents. He criticizes Arab bickering, recalls barter stories, and notes conditions in North Africa and Sicily while awaiting further sea duty.
Mayor Clarke W Baldwin announced at the city commission meeting that window lights may stay on until 11 PM under a new conservation rule. The order, approved with Civilian Defense officials, rescinds a 5:30 PM cutoff unless staff remain on premises. City Clerk E A Bailenberger read a letter from L W Smith appointed to fill the water board term. Commissioner Louis Garmond was absent.
Fifty delegates from Lenawee Hillsdale and Branch counties register for the Red Cross Home Service Institute at the First Presbyterian church. Registration opens at 9 30 led by Mrs James H Baker and Mrs Otto Bratz. The institute is led by Mrs Leah Goesher home service consultant for Michigan. Luncheon at 12 30 served by Lenawee Chapter canteen chaired by Mrs E J Kelly. dinner at 6 30 for Lenawee Chapter executive board with Mrs Goesher as guest.
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