Betrothal announced in local notices
Betrothal announced for Ruth Robinette to John O'Dell of North Bradley with no wedding date set. Christian Hoover nuptials note states Eva Christian wed Henry Hoovar on Friday July 24 at Clare home. plans call Cedar Lake residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doe Robinette
Ruth Robinette
John O'Dell
North Bradley
Wesley O'Dell
Christian Hoover
Eva Christian
Cedar Lake
Henry Hoovar
Midland
Jay
Elder Williams
Mt. Pleasant
J. W. Siel
First Street
Clare
Mrs Hollis Walton Honored at Trailer Shower
Mrs Stanley Parish and Mrs Phillip Hochstetler hosted a trailer shower for Mrs Hollis Walton at the Parish home. Walton is moving to Flint with her husband who will work there. Two tables of contract bridge were played with Gene Wiley high, Dorothy Schlafley second, and Hochstetler traveler. Gifts and refreshments were given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Parish
Phillip Hochstetler
Hollis Walton
King's Daughters Annual Picnic At Clare Tourist Park
The Baptist King's Daughters Society held their annual picnic and pot luck supper at Clare Tourist Park last Thursday. Mrs. Robert Ryan presided over contests with Minnie Browniay winning nail driving, Mary Gilmore winning clothes pin, and Maurice Robison taking the nursery rhyme contest. No August meeting date or place was decided and will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist King’s Daughters Society
Clare
Robert Ryan
Minnie Browniay
Mary Gilmore
Maurice Robison
Fellows Meet Monday at Local Lodge Session
Edward Mussell Noble Grand presided at the IOOF lodge session Monday evening for routine business. The lodge entertained Franklin A. Brown of Detroit a former member who expressed pleasure at returning to the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
App
Edward Mussell
Noble Grand
Franklin A. Brown
Detroit
Women Golfers Tie Mt Pleasant Match at Clare Club
The Clare women golfers traveled to Mt Pleasant on August 5 and tied the match. Mrs Albert Haley of Clare posted the low score 46 to win a ball, while Mrs Ralph Crapo and Mrs Mary Strange of Mt Pleasant tied with 42 and won by a putting contest with Crapo victorious. Nellie Hampton of Clare and Florence Wellman of Mt Pleasant earned balls for low scores 57 and 52. Clare will host next Wednesday with a program to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Haley
Clare
Ralph Crapo
Mary Strange
Mt. Pleasant
Crapo
Nellie Hampton
Florence Wellman
Miss Joy Groves Honored at Pre-Nuptial Shower
Miss Joy Groves was the honored guest at a Friday pre-nuptial shower hosted at her sister Mrs. Wallace Johnson’s home with co-hosting sisters. Five tables were in play, Mrs. Ernest Bryant won the door prize. Groves received many gifts as she prepares to wed Dale Miller Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Joy Groves
Wallace Johnson
Ernest Bryant
Miss Groves
Dale Miller
Local Pastor and Family Honored at Fellowship Supper
A July 80th Fellowship Supper honored Rev. Harry L. Cleveland his wife and children at Clare city hall with a patriotic dinner for about sixty five attendees. The program featured songs poems readings and a church-bronze portrait gift amid remarks by Rev. Hoffman and Rev. Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God
Clare City Hall
Harry L. Cleveland
George Tope
Coffman
St. Louis
Cora Sue Wilson
Elm Grove
Gladys VanHoose
Lucille van Sicklen
Paul Leatherman
Hoffman
Vera Cleveland
Christ
Gethsaman
Rev. Cleveland
Change in Calendar World Calendar gains support from scientists
Dr W E Castle of the University of California reports that American scientists favor a World Calendar reform. He sent informal questionnaires to National Academy of Sciences members to gauge opinion on adopting a 12 month four quarter system with 91 day quarters and uniform weekdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. EB. Castle
University of California
104 New Stars Detected by Moscow Observatory
The Sternberg Astronomical Institute in Moscow announced the discovery of 104 previously unknown stars reported from last year. The finding highlights ongoing work in stellar cataloging and celestial mapping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sternberg ‘Astronomical Institute
Moscow
Ox Roasting Returns to Tiverton After 50 Years
In Tiverton England the revival of the ox roasting event sold 7000 sandwiches. The revival marks a long gap since the last ox roast and drew local residents to the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiverton
England
Carrier Family Reunites at Fifth Annual Reunion
The Carrier family held their fifth annual reunion on Sunday August 21 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Carrier in Hemlock. Fifty four people attended and it marked the first gathering of the siblings in twenty years. The honored guest was mother Mrs. Clarissa Carrier, aged eighty nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrier
Stuart Carrier
Hemlock
Clarissa Carrier
Sutton Family Reunion at Wilson State Park
On August 2 the Sutton families met at Wilson State Park for their annual reunion. Relatives from Lansing Coleman Mr Pleasant Houghton Lake Gladwin and Clare joined the gathering. Guests included Kenneth Holmes Ruth Sheehan and Mrs Bessie Henderson. There were two deaths and two births noted this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Sarah Sutton
Wilson State Park
Lansing
Coleman
Schofield Reunion Brings Family Ties In Farwell Park
The Schofield clan gathered at Farwell park for their annual reunion on Sunday August 2 with 53 in attendance. Alonzo Schofield acted as president in the absence of officials while Bernard Schofield reported, and officers for next year were elected including Edward B. Schofield as president and Ray Schofield as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schofield
Farwell Park
Anna Schofield
Alonzo Schofield
Bernard Schofield
Charles Schofield
Portsmouth
Kentucky
Whitey Hoernschmeyer
Cincinnati
Ohio
Edward B. Schofield
Ypsilanti
Ray Schofield
Farwell
Don Lute
Prince of Peace
America
William Wiggins
Harold Schofield
Lake George
Don Luce
Florence Schofield
Herald
Cecil Davison
Harry Webster
Wartime stain removal advice for fruit on fabrics
Michigan State College home economics extension officers urge prompt stain treatment before laundering. The guide covers boiling water for white cottons, lemon sun bleaching, chemical bleaches, and glycerine for peach pear and plum stains, with careful rinsing to restore fabrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Economics Extension Service
Michigan State College
Michigan
Rosebush and Center Methodist Church Services
Sunday School times at Rosebush and Center Methodist churches are listed along with preaching services. Local social notes mention Miss Glee Duncan of Clare visiting, Betty Jean’s birthday gifts, and several Rosebush visitors from Mt. Pleasant Bay City Alma Remus and St Henry picnic success with proceeds. House work on Rev Mulem's residence progresses well.
Surprise Telephone Call Ties Miss Lynch to Miss Ronan
Miss Rose Mary Lynch of Rosebush received a call promising a Friday six o clock chat but Norma Ronan of New Castle New Brunswick Canada contacted Thursday night. The two longtime correspondents spoke from distant homes and the cheerful exchange bridged the two years of letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Mary Lynch
Rosebush
Norma Rowan
New Castle
New Brungwick
Canada
Miss Lynch
Miss Ronan
What You Bes With War Bonds Scout Car Promotion
A wartime notice explains a scout car is a low-slung armored vehicle costing $5,000 and urges neighbors to buy War Bonds. It emphasizes rapid purchase to support the Ordnance Department and asks workers to commit at least ten percent of wages to meet quotas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ordnance Department
Levastey Department
First Fight Echoes in Humorous Boxing Tale
A novice boxer endures a rough debut as his second encourages him with comic misdirection. In the third round the lad protests that someone is hitting him, while the referee remains unseen and the crowd remains unaware of the joke.
Clever Witness Deflects Harsh Cross Examination
After a tense cross examination the calm witness replies that education is unnecessary to answer silly questions. The lawyer presses, but the witness stays composed and quips that you need not be a scholar to respond to foolish inquiries.
Woman snaps at shop assistant over politeness
One woman who fought her way to a counter complains she is not getting enough attention. She says if she were to match politeness she would have a hard time in the shop. The assistant asks to see her sample in a brief exchange.
Two's A Crowd Love Request Turns Comical
A light hearted domestic vignette centers on a suitor asking to marry one of two daughters. The father inquires about finances, and the suitor clarifies his intention is only to wed one daughter Jane, prompting humorous exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Helen
Compliment Hubby During Burglary Brains Battle
Wifey praises his bravery as burglars in the house prompt a tense silent stand. He responds with a calm plan to outwit intruders, turning a tense moment into a witty, supportive exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubby
Witty Exchange on Women Talk Turns to Puns
A brief comic exchange plays on gender and language as one woman questions a term for talk and another suggests amusingly altering the word. The dialogue evokes playful language about speech and audience.
Smash Hit Guppy Party Delays Wedding Week
The bachelor party named Smash Hit Guppy caused a postponement of the wedding by seven days. Organizers claim the festivity was a success while planning adjustments shift the ceremony to the following week.
Unpremeditated Naval Recruit Guidance
A brief exchange answers a new sailor about seasickness. The Captain reassures the recruit not to worry and asserts that action will happen, implying training and coping steps without specifics.
Blessed event at Shidlu’s home signals mother-in-law’s departure
Burrah speaks of a forthcoming blessed event at a house while Shidlu confirms the mother-in-law will leave for good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrah
Etaoim
Killer Diller Idol of the Town
Local chatter centers on Tom’s tough luck and Beth’s striking presence. Neighbors note Tom is severely affected while Beth earns praise as a dazzling standout in town life.
Bear sighting fuels trek from camp after sprained ankle
A hiker recounts traveling four miles back to camp on a badly sprained ankle. The tale includes a sighting of a large bear, described by the hiker as a compelling reason to push on despite injury.
Prospects Boogy and Woogy Speech Exchange
A dialogue scene shows Boogy probing Woogy about his gloom with the question of future prospects. Woogy replies that his future feels hopeless because of his past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rou
Union Sunday School and Picnic Plans
Union Sunday School meets Sundays with attendance of 20 last week. A picnic is planned for August 13. Mrs and Mrs George Liddel hosted their daughter and family from India, now en route to California. Mr and Mrs Goodman from Detroit visited. Will Tigner of Indiana stayed with Reuben Tigner and family. Timpe Nowlin and baby visited Dale Rulapaugh. Arthur Coffell hosted his sister and family with relatives over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Liddel
India
California
Goodman
Detroit
Will Tigner
Indiana
Reuben Tigner
Timpe
Nowlin
Dale Rulapaugh
Arthur Coffell
Lake Church Services And Local Social News
Sunday School at 10 30 a m with P A Oman as superintendent and preaching at 8 p m Lake Cottage prayer meets Tuesdays at 7 30 p m Local residents and visitors from Clare Bay City Saginaw North Bradley Flint and Key West appear in shopping and family visit notes including the Scotts Muirs Smalley and Peterson families and mentions Wayne Scott and Miss Marjorie Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Church
Lake
W. Wyrick
P. A. Oman
George Scott
Sam Muir
Byatt
Clifford Powlison
Clarey
Gertrude Scott
Bula Mae Lakies
Clare
Frederick Scott
North Bradley
Walter Rease
Wayne Scott
Fred Smalley
Godfrey Beck
Flint
Alfred Peterson
Saginaw and
Local Notes on Visits Marriages and Family News
Announcements of the marriage of Arneta Kidd to Robert Van Deveren in Grand Rapids. Families and friends from Flint Midland Willow Run and Detroit visit relatives and attend illnesses and recoveries. Pvt Estel Brooks sails for unknown port. Clifford and Janette Cotton visit grandmother Mrs Close in Saginaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len-Smith
Flint
Bis-son
Arthur
Gerald Mayball
Calvin Tryon
Robert Jones
Midland
Arneta Kidd
Robert van Deverer
Grand Rapids
van Deveren
Arneta
Fred Kohler
Donald Artibee
Clare
Kenneth Lakies
Samaritan Hospital
Bay City
Chester Halstead
Detroit
Raymond Scott
Lakies
Frederick Scott
Clarence Ramey
Roscommon
Steve Watkins and Sons
Big Rapids
Millaré Scott
Verne Hains
George Scott
Jesse Summers
Ewart
Sam Muir
Ray McCon
Camp Suttor
North Carolina
T. H. Brooks
Pvt
Estel Brooks
Clifford
Janette Cotton
Lioyd Close
Saginaw
An Efficient Mole Trap Using Bucket and Board
A simple mole trap uses a post hole digger to create a hole the size of a gallon bucket in a mole run. Place the bucket so its rim sits just below the tunnel, then plug both ends with loose dirt. When dirt is expelled by the mole it falls into the bucket and cannot escape, after which a board is placed flush over the hole.
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Homer Douglas
Eugene Wyman
John Asline
Daniels Band Church
H. B. Huggard
Tobacco River
Beaverton
Huggard
Lo We
Omer Parent
Roy Cimmerer
Frank Murdoch
Hazel Hawkins
Percy Stough
D. W. Osborn
Loomis Townsend Club
Loomis
Rebekah Club
Harry Nowlen
Maude Stevens
Fern Archambault
Maple Street
George Wisler
Joyce Miller
Joyce
Janet Schaeffer
Sally Gillespie
Bonnie Witbeck
Dolores Williams
Barbara’ ‘Chaffee
Bobbie
Billie Hall
Johnny Holbrook
Peggy Dunbar
Darlene Lear
Barbara Schug
Jeanie Haddox
Wisler
Alfred Holbrook
Henry Hall
Haddox
Reva Maxwell
Marvin Witbeck
Trailer Shower
King’s Daughters
Joy Groves
Carrier Family Reunion
Sutton, Reunion
U.S. War Bonds
Rosebush Methodist Church
Center Methodist Church
Epworth League
Pen Pal
Draffee
Diller
Tom
Beth
Maple Grove
Lake News
Harry Lakie
Somerville
Key West
Velma Scott
Hazel Scott
Marjorie Turner
Gover
Fleming Shoe CO
Davy Bldg
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