Isabella County 4-H Clubs Hold Achievement Day
Isabella County 4-H clubs plan their annual achievement day with exhibits set Thursday at 3:00 p.m. judged by P. G. Lundin and Beatrice Boyle. Activities begin Friday at 10:00 a.m. with clothing and handicraft judging and a program featuring community singing and talks by Mrs. A. Bonner.
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Isabella County
P. G. Lundin
Beatrice Boyle
Hugh Swindlehurst
Carlton Vance
Effie Hales
Tamara Reeves
Richard Vance
Jed
Agnes Campbell
Hoag School
A. Bonner
Michigan State College
Easter Seal Sale Aids Clare County Children
The Easter Seals sale in Clare County drew strong local support with 50 percent of funds staying in county and 50 percent sent to Detroit, where 90 percent remains in Michigan after the 10 percent retention. A Lily Parade on April 24 featured ten girls delivering banners and raising twenty eight dollars for crippled children, with Miss Harriet Knapp leading and named participants thanked.
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Clare County
Detroit
Michigan
Society For Crippled Children
Clare
The
Ruby Foss
Nancy Grove
Jane Bicknell
Marilyn Masten
Joanne Voige
Lavina White
Sylvia Sue McCluskey
Donna J. Nivison
Evelyn Artibee
Lavonna Russell
Harriet Knapp
Miss Knapp
Sullivan Heads Plant and State Guard Training District
Captain John L. Sullivan, Corp Military Police, named Area Commander to run Plant and State Guard training in the Northern Area. District Commander Colonel August M. Krech announced Sullivan will aid in public relations internal security liaison with civilian defense and Army Emergency Relief, and recruit WAAC officers and aviation cadets. Office in Oscoda Town Hall covers many northern counties.
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John L. Sullivan
Corp Military Police
August M. Krech
Sixth Service Command
Krech
Office of
Civilian Defense
Army
WAAC
Oscoda Town Hall
Gratiot
Emmet
Cheboygan
Presque Isle
Charlevoix
Antrim
Otsego
Montmorency
Rummage Sale Slated by Legion at City Hall
The Legion Auxiliary announces a rummage sale to be held all day Saturday in the Legion rooms at City Hall. Funds will support local activities. The notice specifies event timing and location.
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The
Legion Auditiary
Legion
Clivé City Hall
Service Members and Addresses Listed in Navy Roster
Ensign P. C. Dolph USNR Navy No. 115 Box 357 c a Fleet Postmaster New York Lt Dave McAlvey present address Lt K D Mc Alvey Room 216 Hollywood Melrose Hotel 5162 Melrose Ave Hollywood Calif Pvt Howard Cook present address Pvt Howard Cook Co A 658 TD Bu Camp Bowie Texas.
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P. C. Dolph
Ensign P. C. Dolph
USNR
Navy
Fleet
New York
N.Y
K. D. McAlvey
Hollywood-Melrose Hotel
Melrose Ave
Hollywood, Calif
Howard Cook
Pvt
Co. A
Camp Bowie
Texas
Pvt Milan Robison Listed at Camp Bowie Texas
Private Milan Robison is listed with a present address at Camp Bowie Texas in the 658th Training Battalion roster.
New Address for Corporal Arlo Oden at Camp Bowie
Corporal Arlo Oden of Company A, 818th Tank Destroyer Battalion, has a new address at Camp Bowie Texas. The update places him at Camp Bowie with unit details as listed.
Soldiers Return From Ten Day Fur Lough
Pvt. Clair Calkins of Camp Claiborne Louisiana spent ten days with his family in North Maple Street Rochester and Detroit born siblings. He returned to camp last Friday. Pvt. J E Vollmer reports a new address at Fort Riley Kansas in Can. Repl. Tag Center Troop D St Sq Building 2556.
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Clair Calkins
O Clair Calkins
Camp Claiborne
Louisiana
H. S. Calkins
North Maple Street
Florence Keast
Rochester
John
Detroit
J. E. Vollmer
Pvt. J
Vollmer
Troop D
St. Sq
Fort Riley
Kansas
Pvt Wendel Drallette Spends Weekend at Leon Casner Home
Pvt. Wendel Drallette of Fort Custer spent the weekend with his wife and baby at the Leon Casner home, according to local notes.
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Wendel Drallette
Drallette
Fort Custer
Leon Casner
Harold Lear Furlough Visits Parents and Friends
Harold Lear of the U S Navy is spending a few days on furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Carl Lear and other relatives and friends here.
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Harold Lear
U. S. Navy
Carl Lear
Hugh W Maxwell New Address Notice
Hugh W Maxwell updates address to RT 2 e NTS BH RM Co 15 University of Houston Houston Texas. The notice records a change of residence and inventory of associated entities. No further details on reason or implementation are provided in the readable text.
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Hugh W. Maxwell
NTS
BH & Rm) Co
University of Houston
Houston
Tex
Burdo Request Updates Army Address
Pvt. Ben Burdo now listed as Pvt. B. J. Burdo, Btry. A, 216th Glider HA. Bn, Camp Mackall, North Carolina.
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Ben Burdo
Pvt
B. J. Burdo
Btry
Camp Mackall
N. C
Soldier Writes From Camp Gruber Sharing News
Mrs. Grant Chapman of Farwell received a letter from her brother Pvt. Russell A. Smith saying he enjoys the nice weather where he is and would like to hear from friends. His address is Pvt. Russell A. Smith AT Co 349 Inf APO 88 Camp Gruber Oklahoma.
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Russell A. Smith
Grant Chapman
Farwell
Russell
Camp Gruber
Oklahoma
Cadet James Sparta Begins Training in Frederick Oklahoma
Av Cadet James Sparta is stationed in Frederick Oklahoma for advanced pilot training at AACAPS Squad 3. His address lists his unit and location as Frederick Oklahoma for military training purposes.
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James Sparta
Sparta
Frederick
Oklahoma
Okla
Avr Harold Green Crowned 145-Pound Wrestling Champion
Aviation Cadet Harold L. Green of Lake George was named 145-pound wrestling champion in his platoon at the U. S. Navy Pre-Flight School in Iowa City. The title was won during the instructional sports period as part of the all-around military training to build stamina and combat readiness.
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Avr
Harold L. Green
Roy Green
Lake George
U. S. Navy
Iowa City
Iowa
Navy Induction Report for Clare Youth Rainwater
William J. Rainwater 17 son of Mr and Mrs W G Rainwater of 216 East 5th Street Clare has reported to the U S Naval Training Station at Great Lakes Illinois for twelve weeks of boat training He will receive basic instruction in seamanship and Naval customs undergo physical hardening and be classified for suitable work In nine days leave after graduation.
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Wm. J. Rainwater
William J. Rainwater
W. GC. Rainwater
East 5Th Street
Clare
Navy
U.S. Naval Training Station
Great Lakes
Illinois
Bond Boosters Rally Garfield Township for War Bonds
War Bond push in Garfield Township raised over $400 with a pot luck supper boosting total sales past $600. The Bond Boosters also visited Harrison for a Masonic Services Association fundraiser at the Masonic Temple, outlining a Sheridan town hall sale itinerary for the week.
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Surrey
Harley Holt
Harrison
Masonic Temple
Masonic Services Association
Sheridan
Towh
Hall
Motter-Daughter Banquet at Methodist May
Fragmentary notice indicates a Motter daughter banquet at a Methodist venue in May. Details are unclear due to the damaged OCR. No further names or specifics are readable.
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Motter
Fisherman Leo Smith Reports Large Gulf of Mexico Shark Hauls
Leo Smith writes from City Trailer Park Sarasota Florida about shark fishing offshore in the Gulf of Mexico. He says their thirty eight foot boat uses long chains and buoys with hooks and bait and they fish about twenty miles out. Their daily catch runs from ten to twenty sharks weighing 800 pounds to a ton, with a Leopard or Tiger shark shown in a photographed catch.
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The
Sentinel
Leo Smith
Gulf of Mexico
Leo
Blowout danger increases as warm weather arrives
The Michigan State Safety Commission warns that with spring and thinner tires the risk of fatal blowouts rises. A recent Michigan boy died in a blowout accident, and vigilance on inflation valve caps and speed is urged. Tires should be recapped promptly and repairs not delayed to protect occupants.
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Michigan
Michigan State Safety Commission
Clare County Tops Second War Loan Drive
Clare County reports strong participation in the second war loan drive with total bonds sold by the county and townships. Series EH bonds led with 84 261.20 dollars, followed by FF 39 619.50 and series G 31 031 dollars, with other issues and state allotments finishing the tally. City of Clare and several individuals receive credit for organizing efforts as several townships still report incomplete totals.
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Redding Township
Winterfield
Summerfield
Hayes
Hamilton
City of Clare
Clare
Born
Donald Holbrook
Henry Doll
William Caple
Robert Archambault
John Hanley
Glare
Joe LaGrow Buys Davis Poultry and Produce Firm
Joe LaGrow purchases the Davis Poultry and Produce business from Duard Davis and will run it at the same West Fourth Street location. He has worked for six months with Davis and invites all patrons to continue their support as customers of the firm.
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Joe . LaGrow
Davis Poultry & Produce
Duard Davis
West Fourth Priest
LaGrow
Princess Watassa visits county schools to teach health
Miss Verna Wallette a Chippewa from North Dakota leads a dramatized health lesson program in Clare County schools May 4 to 7. She uses Indian legends to promote hygiene, nutrition, sleep and fresh air while sharing Indian life and customs in beaded buckskin costume.
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Clare County
Princeéas Watagsa
Michigan Tuberculosis Association
Helen D. Hether
Watassa
Vatassa
Princess Watassa
Verna Wallette
North Dakota
Watags
Tuberculosis Association
Charles Heintzelman Dies in Grand Rapids April 19
Charles Wesley Heintzelman a former Gilmore township resident died April 19 at his daughter’s home in Grand Rapids after years of illness. Born November 21 1859 in Ohio he was 84 years four months and twenty eight days. He married Hattie Miller April 11 1880. two daughters Mrs Nanny Brown and Mrs Louise Roland, a son Henry Heintzelman survive along with twelve grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 4:30 a.m. at Creston funeral home with Rev Gibson officiating, burial in Gilmore cemetery. Grandson Albert Heintzelman was unable to attend.
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Charles Heintzelman
Gilmore Township
Grand RaPids
Charles Wesley Heitzelman
Nathan Heintzel Man
Ohio
Hattie Miller
Nanny Brown
Louise Roland
Harrison
Henry Heintzelman
Creston Funeral Home
Gibsons
Gilmore
Albert Heintzelman
U. S S. Army
St. Petersburg
Florida
Clare Juniors to Present Annual Play Next Tuesday Night
Clare juniors announce their annual play featuring Wessie Ebbensole and Mary Lou Sutton with Helen Murphy in a key role. Directed by Miss Woodard and Mr Pfister, the cast delivers a lively performance with tickets priced at 165c for younger students and 30c for older students and adults.
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Clare Juniors
Wessie Ebbensole
Mary Lou Sutton
Rexall Drug Store
Garthe
Bill Archambault
Martha Koch
Red Chapman
Isbher
Tice
Donna
Joyce Gardner
Bob
Rummage Sale Notice From Local Hall
A rummage sale event is announced at a local hall with unclear dates and items listed. Readable fragments mention ribs and intentions but lack complete details.
Bull Climbs Stairs for Hay in Curious Feat
A. B. White of Lake George reports his prize bred short horn bull named Popsy Ferdinand climbed to the haymow via a steep stair and fed there before being lowered by White. The incident, seen as a light note on spring feeding and cattle labor, prompted White to joke about the view from the mow and neighbor pasture.
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A. B. White
Lake George
Ferdinand
Greta G
Mr. White
Popsy
Stern
Auction Notice at Jackson Building Units VI
Continued this Friday and Saturday at the rear of Jackson's Building Unit No VI with Mrs O Grady serving as chairman.
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Jackson’s
O’grady
Blasting Cap Toll In Tillamook Family Accident
Mrs. Bruce attempted to drop a small object into a stove but her child examined it and chewed it. Mr. Bruce confiscated the item and touched it with a toothpick, causing an explosion that cost him a finger. The blast involved a blasting cap owned by the Tillamook family.
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C. W
Dynamite Found During Household Paper Cleanup
August Guire of New York City attempted to burn a stack of papers when a rocking cigar box fell from a shelf. The box contained eight sticks of dynamite revealing a dangerous cache during the cleaning.
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August Guire
New York City
Red Cross Activities Carroll County Chairman Meeting
Isabella County Red Cross Chairman Mrs. Robert Bloomer will attend a Vernon township meeting at the John Stough home next Tuesday at 1:00 PM. The session explains making 2x2 surgical dressings and contrasts them with hospital types. Attendees urged from Vernon township and beyond to assist with the work.
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Isabella County Red Cross
Robert Bloomer
John Stough
Vernon Township
Red Cross
Arthur Red Cross Unit Meets for Ongoing Work
The Arthur Red Cross Unit, with Mrs. Geo. Williams, met on April 21 and plans to continue meetings each Wednesday until work is completed. Mrs. Lamb spoke. twelve members attended. They produced seven pairs of carpet slippers, two wristlets, five lap robes, three hot water bottle covers, twelve hospital pillows, and prepared more material. The Unit also scheduled exchanges with Mrs. Kanarr and Mrs. Hay on successive Wednesdays.
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Arthur Red Cross
Geo. Williams
Bronze Buffalo Head at Bridge Goes for Scrap
The 1887 copper bronze buffalo head on the Union Pacific bridge over the Missouri River is to be salvaged for its copper bronze content. The western buffalo head stands seven and a half feet high and holds an estimated 2,400 pounds of bronze, while the eastern bas relief with a plow anchor and steam hammer weighs about 1,000 pounds.
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Omaha
Union Pacific
Missouri River
Etienne Favy
New York City
War Plants Will Use 10,000,000 More Men
Cleveland reports Brig. Gen. F J McSherry of the WPB labor division says ten million more workers will join war industries this year. He predicts by next January 1 the United States will have about 17.1 million people in war work and notes the surge reflects broader mobilization.
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Cleveland
F. J. McSherry
WPB
United States
O D T Will Not Ban Vacations This Summer
Joseph B. Eastman director of the Office of Defense Transportation told 600 Allegheny Regional Advisory Board of Railroads members in Philadelphia that vacations will not be discouraged this year. He urged employers to spread vacations over months and warned no resort area will receive special privileges. If the public cooperates, rationing of war burdened transportation facilities can be avoided.
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Joseph B. Eastman
Office of Defense Transportation
Allegheny Regional Advisory Board of Railroads
Philadelphia
Hastman
Rebekah Club Dance at Clare City Hall May Day Eve
The Rebekah Club hosts a dance at Clare City Hall on Saturday evening May 1. Good music and admission is 50 cents per couple with 25 cents extra for ladies.
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Rebekah Club
Clare City Hall
Ladies Guild Rum Mage Sale at Congregational Church
The Ladies Guild will hold a raffle sale in the Congregational Church parlors on Friday and Saturday. The event runs April 30 and May 1 with proceeds supporting church activities.
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Congregational Church
Clean Water Needed for Hogs in Summer Markets
The piece emphasizes clean water as a cheap essential for hogs in hot weather. It notes hogs need water to drink, to coat them in yards, and to sustain them on the way to summer markets.
Dairy Cows Need Roughage For Maximum Production
Dairy cows require ample roughage at all times or production drops. If pasture supply is insufficient, feed grass silage, corn silage, or hay to keep the herd adequately nourished.
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U. S
Dave McoAlvey
Milan Robison
Holy
T.D. Bn
Arlo Oden
Cpl
T.D. Bu
Dick Gerren
Duane Gerren
Avn
Eng
Gieger Field
Washington
Garfield Township
Joe Lagrow
Davis Poultry &Produce
Chas. Heintzelman
ALM Club
Beavers
Mann
David Cook
Vernon Gable
Davis
Robert
Kretly Randall
Robert Sharp
Franklin
Wesley Weber
Robbins
Lloyd
Battle
West Grant
Dick Hile
Tan
Siding
Calvit
Burton
Orval "Glen
Harold Moline, Jr
Sabin
Obbins
Ichidman
Gayle Glum
Carmen
Hall May
Aly Roe
Eee
Citizens State Bank
Clare, Michigan
Unites
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Isabella Counties
Arthur
O.D.T
Rebekah
Mutual System
King’s
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