Squash Bug Destruction Tactics Warned by MSU Entomologist
Michigan State College entomologist J. McDaniel outlines squash bug traits and control: brownish black sap suckers about three fourths inch long that wilt plants and spread wilt, with over wintering in gardens. For small plantings, manual removal, egg-mass gathering, or boards trap. spray with forty percent nicotine sulfate solution. bury or compost finished plants to reduce next year’s infestation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WH. J. McDaniel
Michigan State College
Bell Telephone Raises Pay for Women Workers in Michigan
Michigan Bell Telephone gains wage increases of 3 to 5 dollars weekly for 5,500 women in the traffic department retroactive to December 16, 1944. The boosts total about 1.01 million dollars yearly for Detroit area and outstate staff, following prior gains for 2,500 non supervisory men in the plant department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Bell Telephone Company
National Telephone Commission
Detroit
Michigan Telephone Employees’ Federation
Community Club and Lodge Meeting Schedule for Clare
A timetable lists regular gatherings across Clare including the Farwell Townsend Club meetings on alternate Tuesdays and Fridays, Rebekah Lodge No 208 on Wednesdays, Kiwanis and Lions groups on Wednesdays and Mondays, and several others. Public bodies such as the Clare Common Council and Mt. Vernon Grange also hold biweekly or monthly sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwell Townsend Club
Farwell Rebekah Lodge No
Clare Kiwanig Club
Hotel Doherty
Farwell 1
Clare Common Council
Grant Townsend Club
Clare
Loomis Townsend Club
Clare Rotary Club
Barnes
Advance Grange No. 1014
O.E.S
Elm Grove Townsend Club
Mt. Vernon Grange
American Legion Auxiliary
Walter H. Larman
Post
American Legion
Clare Mavonie Lodge
Clare Townsend Clu No. 2
Archambauté
Canine Corps Volunteers Reported at Clare County Board
Members of Clare County Selective Service Board No 1 were surprised as Army volunteers for the Canine Corps appeared at the board office. Two dogs climbed the stairs and entered the office apparently to volunteer for service, reflecting Uncle Sams effort to replace dogs released on the point basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County Selective Service Board No. 1
Army
Board
Sam
Wolf in Garden Turns Out to Be Woodchuck
Wayne Sparbel informed his parents of a wolf in their North Beech Street garden. The next morning they found stripped pepper plants beans cucumbers and green tomatoes. John Sparbel trapped the culprit a woodchuck living under Hazel Hawkins' garage, ending the garden marauder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne
John
Sparbel
North
Beech St
Hazel Hawkins
AG Rules Officers May Not Search Cars Without Consent
Attorney General John Dethmers declared that conservation officers cannot search cars for illegal game without the owner's permission. Midland County Prosecutor Walter B. Brown argued roadside searches near Midland were illegal and that law enforcement relied on bluff and intimidation, a dispute submitted for AG opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dethmers
Midland County
Walter B. Brown
Midland
Diphtheria Deaths Rise in Michigan in 1945
Twenty six Michigan residents have died from diphtheria in the first half of 1945. Health Commissioner Dekleine calls the rise a disgrace to the state noting that a free toxoid vaccine is available to prevent the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Dekleine
State Police report show June traffic deaths rise in Michigan
State Police report traffic fatalities rose twenty eight percent in Michigan during June with the greatest increase on rural highways. The year totals 435 deaths, including seventy three in June, remain thirteen percent below the same period last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
West Grant School to Host Sunday Afternoon Service
Rev. John W. Erskine of Hyatt will preach at West Grant school next Sunday afternoon August 5 at 2 30 o clock. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Erskine
Hyatt
West Grant School
Bids Wanted for County Snow Plows by Clare County Road Commission
Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 p m on August 18 by the Clare County Road Commission for furnishing county with three snow plows. Bids requested on both 4 9 and one type kind. Right reserved to reject any or all bids. Frank Beam Chairman Manuel Sutton Nels Tiedeman
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Clare County Road Commission
In Memoriam Ena Belle Dell 1938 Tribute
In loving memory of Ena Belle Dell daughter and sister who died August 3 1938. Her smiling face and pleasant ways are recalled with affection. She had a kindly word for each and was beloved by all. A future meeting in the better land is hoped for by Mr Hiram Dell Mrs N B Hoffman and Mrs Jacob Beaudry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ena Belle Dell
Hiram Dell
N. B. Hoffman
Jacob Beaudry
Sealed bids for airport property buildings announced
Notices call for sealed bids by August 20 1945 to purchase buildings on Dover Road airport property. Structures include a 36 by 50 barn with round roof and 12 foot posts a 20 by 26 upright house with 12 by 20 wing. City Clerk Alex McKissinon reserves right to accept or reject any bids dated July 19 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover Road
Alex McKisinon
Appreciation Note for Hospital and Church Helpers
I thank Dr and Mrs Mc Arthur and jurdes for the lovely care I received at the hospital. Also thanks to the Kings Daughters aid Sunday School of the Baptist Church for the flowers and to all who sent flowers and cards. Minnis Disenroth
Gas Rations for Men Discharged from Services
Article explains eligibility and required forms for discharged service members to receive gas rations and travel allowances. It covers Army and Navy family of devices, special furlough rations, and movement with jobs, rehab, or relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
War Department
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Clare Boys Report Wolverine Boys State Activities
Willard Ireland and Jack Rodabaugh attended the forty-fifth Wolverine Boys State at Michigan State College. The event included a full five day simulated government with 775 participants, city and state offices, and law enactment. Students enjoyed sports, lectures, and access to college facilities, with both boys serving as elected officials and one in the band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Wolverine
Walter H. Larman
American Legion
Willard Ireland
Jack Rodabaugh
Michigan State College
Michigan State Capitol
Michigan
Capitol
Boys State
Trojan
Athenian
Willard
Walter
Larman Post
Jack
Clare Odd Fellow Lodge
Skirmish at Catablan Outpost Reverberates With War Hopes
A small hillside clash near Catablan, Luzon, saw two American companies assault a Japanese outpost on a hill overlooking a highway to Manila. They killed 62 Japs including an officer, losing one company commander. A doughboy recalled the action as a large war to them, though it was a minor skirmish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. 6Th Army
Luzon
Catablan
Manila
Savings in War Bonds Stabilize Prices and Secure Futures
The message urges investing savings in War Bonds to stabilize prices now and provide personal security later, highlighting government bonds as a safe savings vehicle for citizens.
Letter from Lt Gene Maxwell from Moluccas posts welcome update
In a July 14 1945 note from Lt Eugene Maxwell addressed to Mrs Reva Maxwell and Doris he describes landing an 18th Air Force unit in the Pacific. He details hut building on a coconut grove beach reports good food a GI laundry and cheap Dutch currency and asks for a package and Hugh’s new address.
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Reva Maxwell
Eugene Maxwell
Moluccas
Mom
Doris
18Th Air Force
Pacific
G.I
Mess Hall
Hugh
Gene
Soldier writes home of battles and captures in 1945 Europe
In letters from Germany and Belgium dated June to July 1945 Corporal Willard Phillips and Robert Jerred describe crossing the Roer River and capturing Julich, a brutal town fight, and sending home a German officer’s saber and cap. They mention Good Conduct medal and Infantry Combat Badge, plus passes and Belgian liberation notes from Hasselt, Berlin proximity, and the 2nd Armored Division’s actions.
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Roer
Julich
Germany
U. S
Buck
N.a.a.t.il
Y.M.C.A
Second Armored
Hasselt
Belgium
Holland
Robert Jerved
Frances
Berlin
2Nd Armored
United States
Rome
Tournai
Wavre
Tirlemont
Ardennes
Ardennes, In December, 1944, the 2Nd Armored
Linnich
Havalenge
Ayin Clavier
Celles
Fifth Panzer Army
Meuse
Thense
Hanffalize
Brussels
Sis
Robert Jerred
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Loss
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness during the death of our son and brother. Grateful also to Rev. Watson for comforting words.
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Rev. Watson
In memory of Mrs Hannah McKey
In memory of our dear mother Mrs Hannah McKey who passed away August 8 1940 No one knows the silent heartache Only those who have lost can tell Of the grief they bore in silence For the one we loved so well The flowers we lay upon her grave May wither and decay But the love for her who sleeps beneath Will never fade away Mr and Mrs Chas Cook Edith Peru Vivian Sanborn Wallace McKey
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah McKey
Chas
Cook Edith Peru Vivian Sanborn
Wallace McKey
Roosevelt Oil Co advertises oils and fuels in Clare Michigan
The Roosevelt Oil Co at North Mc Ewan Street Clare Michigan seeks customers for Ethyl Gas Naphtha stove gas kerosene and motor oils including Quaker State and Penn brands. The message notes a kind word and friendly smile can pay rich dividends from M K Brown of Roosevelt Oil Co in Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt* Oil Co
North McEwan St
Clare
Quaker State and
Penn
M. K. Brown
Roosevelt Oil Co
Michigan
Bible Lecturer C. L. Pulcifer Speaks at Willowbrook
Watchtower Society representative C. L. Pulcifer will address the question will man succeed as a world builder. The session is Sunday August 5 at 2 30 p m at Willowbrook midway between Farwell and Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Pulcifer
Watchtower Society
Willowbrook
Farwell
Clare
Townsend Club Thanks Clare For Park Use
The Clare Townsend Club No 2 expresses gratitude to Mayor Dunlop and the City of Clare for hosting the District Council Townsend Club meeting at City Park last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlop
City of
Clare
Townsend
Clare Townsend Club
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bell Telephone
Frank Beam
Manuel Sutton Nels Tiedeman
Memoriam
Service Folks
James Bradley
Mann Siding
Cpl
Willard Phillips
Frances Jerred
Walter Jerreds
Pfe
Wwe
Eges
The
Citizens State Bank
Clare, Michigan
WM. H. Bicknell
Member
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Dan McDonald
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