Gibraltar Rock Fears Rise as Warships Gather
The Rock of Gibraltar, at Europe’s doorway to the Mediterranean, is hardened for defense with land and air forces. Guns, tunnels, reservoirs, and anti aircraft setups expand while a population of monkeys inhabits the rocky coast.
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Europe
Gibraltar
England
Mediterranean
Rock of
Africa
Spanish
Morocco
Spain
Neutral Ground
Bay of Algeciras
Strait
Rock of Gibraltar
Corfu Island’s Historic Role in Wars and Peace
The Greek island Corfu near Albania has long figured in European conflict history. Once an American naval base in World War I and later occupied by Italian forces, Corfu’s strategic position at the Ionian Sea has drawn Romans, Venetians, Ottomans and others. The island's varied landscape and medieval towns reflect centuries of occupation and culture.
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Corfu
Greece
Albania
England
Italy
National Geographic Society
Washington, D. Cc
Wwnu
Kerkyra
Great Britain
Ionian Sea
Strait of Otranto
Europe
Mediterranean
Sicily
Adriatic Sea
A. Cornucopia
Kaiser Wilhelm
Germany
Elizabeth of Austria
Tarik and the contested Tarik colony history in 18th century notes
The text recalls English seizure in 1704 and subsequent cession to Britain after nine years, along with a long struggle for control. It mentions a major 1779 attempt by French and Spanish forces to regain the territory, reflecting a period of contested sovereignty between Moorish, Spanish, and British powers.
Clare County Pomona Grange meets at Lake Grange
Clare County Pomona Grange met with Lake Grange last Wednesday. Mr. Mark Wright of Detroit spoke on taxpayer leagues and state results. A future picnic is planned for August 13 at Lake George Tourist Park with softball and horseshoes.
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Clare County
Pomona
Lake Grange
Pomona Grange
Mark Wright
Detroit
Michigan
Windover Grange
Clare County Grange
Lake George
Grange
Citizens State Bank Joins Federal Reserve System
The Citizens State Bank of Clare becomes a member of the Federal Reserve System via the Chicago Reserve Bank. Benefits include access to funds transfer, safekeeping, loans, and collection services, enhancing the bank’s ability to meet customer credit demands and provide thorough service to the local community.
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Citizens State Bank
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Citizens State Bank of Clare
Federal Reserve Bank
Credit Department
Clare
Federal Reserve Banking System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Edward McDonald Dies From Injuries
Edward McDonald died from injuries sustained last week on Thursday. The obituary lists numerous affected relatives from Flint Midland Mr Pleasant Owosso and Chesaning, noting the community held him in high honor with many floral tributes.
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Edward McDonald
Fay Mowl
Flint
Donald McDonald
Robert Batley
Midland
Thomas Manley
Fay Furgerson
Pleasant
Charles Minor
Nellis Thompson
Middleville
Clyde Mowl
Hayley Mowl
Andrew Smith
Owosso
Albert Spiegel
Chesaning
Allen
Carpenter
Orange Carpenter
Roy Burns
Wendell Black
Alton -Carpenter
Goleman
McDonald
Card of Thanks from Sterling Winter Family
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for flowers and sympathy after a bereavement. Signed by Sterling Winter and family.
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Sterling Winter
George Walters obituary from Indiana to Clare
George Walters 68, of Clare, died July 23, 1939, at his home in Gynt Township near Clare. Born October 22, 1870 near Angola Indiana, he married Min nis Melvina Robinette July 23, 1892 and had two sons Von and Arden. He leaving wife, two sons, seven grandchildren, four brothers, three sisters, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church with Rev M R Henderich officiating and burial in Cherry Grove cemetery.
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George Walters
Angola
Indiana
Gynt Township
Minnis Melvina Robinette
Von
Arden
Clare
Pontiac
Methodist Church
M. R. Henderich
Cherry Grove Cementery
Card of thanks From Mrs Bert Kinne Howell Michigan
This notice expresses gratitude for the support received from friends acquaintances and organizations Riverside Grange Arthur Center and Lady Macabees Gladwin for cheerful letters cards flowers and prayers during the writer’s stay in M S S Room 2112 W The writer remains unsure how long she will be in the hospital and signs Mrs Bert Kinne Howell Mich
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Riverside Grange
Arthur Center
Lady Macabees
Gladwin
Bert Kinne
Howell, Mich, M
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Community Club Meetings and Events Listed
Upcoming gatherings include IOOF Lodge Mondays Am Legion fourth Mondays, J B Sparkel Post meetings on 1st and 3rd Mondays, Farmers Union Local 143 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, American Legion Auxiliary 1st and 3rd Mondays, Townsend Hatton club first and third Fridays, Bim Grove Townsend club second and fourth Fridays, Clare Common Council first and third Mondays, Story hour Thursdays at City Library 4 to 5 PM with Mavis Kennedy, Help-the-tostéss Club picnic August 6 at Tourist Park with potluck dinner, Clare Townsenti Club every other Thursday starting July 6 at Nazar South McEwan Street.
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City Library
Mavis Kennedy
Clare ‘Townsenti -Glub “Freala
Nazar South McEwan Street
Appreciation for support after death of Edward F McDonald
Family of Edward F. McDonald expresses heartfelt thanks to all who assisted during illness and death. Special gratitude to the Glare business for the floral tribute. Signed by Mrs. Maude McDonald and the McDonald family including Carl Allen and Peter Lee families.
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Edward F. McDonald
Glare
Maude McDonald
Peter Lee
Carl McDonald
Allen McDonald
Appreciation Note Thanks Hospital Friends
I heartily thank all who remembered me by sending letters cards fruit and flowers and Dr and Mrs Wood and the nurses for their kindness and good care during my stay at the hospital Ethel Upthe grove
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Mrs. Wood
Ethel Upthe Grove
Gratitude Note From Mrs Hart Foss
Mrs Hart Foss thanks relatives and friends for kindness during illness and hospital stay in Ann Arbor. She expresses sincere appreciation and gratitude to all who offered support.
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Ann Arbor Hospital
Appreciation for Kindness at Hospital Stay
A note from Norman Sutton thanks friends for many acts of kindness during his hospital stay and expresses gratitude for support received.
Average Miles Car Used Before Discarded
A report cites an estimated eight thousand mile average as the typical distance before an automobile is scrapped, implying modern cars endure far longer than commonly assumed.
Joint installation and club picnic events announced
The Coleman and Clare Oddfellows plan a joint officer installation on Monday evening August 7 at the Clare lodge rooms. A Townsend Club mass meeting and picnic will be held Sunday August 6 at the Howard Cotton B.Yore in Sheridan township with an invitation open to all.
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Coleman and
Clare Oddfellows
Clare Lodge
Townsend Club
Howard Cotton B.yore
Sheridan Township
Appreciation note from hospital stay recipient
A sincere thanks is extended to Mrs. Dale Gillis and family and others for kindness shown during a hospital stay.
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Dale Gillis
Sincere thanks to friends and neighbors in our sorrow
Mrs. Minnie Walters and family thank friends and neighbors for 50 kindnesses and thoughtful gestures during our time of sorrow. Mr. and Mrs. Von Walters and family Mr. and Mrs. Arden Walters join in the gratitude.
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Minnie Walters
von Walters
Arden Walters
Heartfelt thanks for kindness after sad baby’s death
We express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for many acts of kindness and sympathy during the sickness and death of our beloved baby Noelyi Jean. Special appreciation to Rev Rieinhardt for his words of condolence from Mr and Mrs Rest Jackson and Dolores Mr. and Mrs J W Stal.
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Tie
Noelyi Jean
Rieinhardt
Rest Jackson
Dolores
J. W.stal
Norman Family Reunion at Front Town Hall
The Nori family will hold their second annual reunion at the Front town hall on Sunday August 23. Pie and dives are mentioned. The event is hosted by Henty Normar and Bee.
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Nori
Wil
Nie Dives
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Clare Common Council
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