Taft Memorial High Way delegates gather at Camp Kepayshowink
Delegates and guests representing all states on the Taft Memorial Highway attend the 11th annual meeting at Camp Kepayshowink eight miles north of Clare. A Thursday luncheon in the main dining hall by Lake Rotary precedes the election of officers and a water show led by Art Smith. Activities include swimming boating and fishing as the Saginaw Valley Council Scouts enjoy the camp’s 435 acres and spring fed lake.
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Taft Memorial Highway
Soo
Gulf
Florida
Camp Ke
Pnyshowink
Rotary
Clare
Art Smith
Kepayshowink
Saginaw Valley Council
Boy Scouts of America
Saginaw Rotary Club
Pappy
Mabel Mulder
Clare County
Murphy
Harrison
Albert Dawe
First Congregational Church
J. W. Caldwell
Col. Holder
Austin Bates
Kiwanis
Chipley
Morenci
Michigan
Max Clark
Valley Trails Council
City Hall
Robert R. Mair
G. Donald Kennedy
George B. Wells
Dade City
Wyatt H. Foster
Rome
Georgia
James M. Maxon
Tennessee
Paul Martin
Canada
Johnh. Klette
Covington
Davis Johnson
Watseon
Ohio
Walter L. Wilson
Southern Michigan
George RB. Pray
Jackson
Ken Park
Lansing State Journal
G. W. Green
Morendit
Sam Street Hughes
Lansing
Michigan Veterans Memorial Services at State Fair
About 50,000 Michigan war veterans will hold memorial services on September 7 at the State Fair. Governor Van Wagoner will speak. veterans with ID gain free admission. Twenty five drum and bugle corps compete for $1,000 prizes. The fair runs August 27 through September 7, in its 92nd year.
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United States
Michigan
U. S
Bernard J. Youngblood
Veteran’s Day
United Spanish War Veterans
Veterans of Foreign Wars
The
American Legion
Military Order of the Purple Heart
Red Arrow Division
Polish Legion of American Veterans
Canadian Legion
Murray D. van Wagoner
Fair Grounds
Woodward Avenue
State Fair Management
One Hour Parking Enforced in Clare Business District
Clare city to strictly enforce one hour parking on designated streets in the business district starting Monday morning August 11. Violators will receive no leniency, police chief Wm. B. Dunlop warns.
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Clare
Wm. B. Dunlop
Defense Savings Stamps and Bonds Availability
Defense Savings Stamps come in 10, 25, 50 cent, 1 dollar and 5 dollar denominations. An album is free with first 25 cent stamp purchase. Defense Bonds offer Series E at 18.75, 37.50, 75, 375 or 750 dollars. Series F ranges 374 to 7400 dollars and Series G from 100 to 10000 dollars. Purchase at post offices or banks or write the Treasurer of the United States, Washington, DC.
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Defense Savings
United States
Washington, D. C
Stonewall Jackson Declines Sunday Skirmish
The report states that Thomas Jonathan Stonewall Jackson chose not to engage in a skirmish with Garry on Sunday, keeping forces quiet and avoiding confrontation in the field.
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Thomas Jonathan
Stonewall” Jackson
Garry
Premium List Totals $16,000 at County Fair
Saginaw county fair opens September 7 with premiums exceeding $16,000 announced by Clarence Harn den secretary manager. Buildings refreshed, new facilities added, no admission price increase, Governor Van Wagoner to open the event on September 8. Horse races are replaced by a rodeo circus hippodrome and vaudeville acts each afternoon.
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Saginaw County
Clarence H. Harnden
Michigan
Saginaw Valley
van Wagoner
Mrs Edward Schlafley Named Farmer's Field Woman
From seven applicants Mrs Esther Smulligan selected Mrs Edward Schlafley of Grant township to serve as Farmer's Field Woman of Clare County. The appointment was awarded Monday with new qualifications including living on a participating farm. She will explain the Farm Program at county group meetings for the 1941 and 42 seasons.
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Esther Smulligan
Edward Schlaffey
Grant Township
Clare County
Schlaffey
Grand Opening Appreciation at Dunlop Cafe
We express sincere appreciation to friends and customers for the beautiful flowers sent for our grand opening and to all who assisted in making it a grand success at Dunlop Cafe.
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Dunlop Cafe
Géorgée’s Market Opens Evenings and Sundays
Clare quality meats and groceries offer extended hours with market openings on evenings and Sundays. Located at 118 East 4th Street the business provides phone contact 290 for orders and inquiries.
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Géorgée
East 4Th Street
Clare
Campaign to aid Michigan peach growers mapped by chain
H. A. Baum of A and P Tea Company affiliate Atlantic Commission Co announced plans for a nationwide merchandising drive to help Michigan peach growers move a bumper crop this season. Michigan production could reach 2.58 million bushels, up nearly 60 percent from last year, with shipments peaking in September. U S production may total 66.1 million bushels.
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Michigan
H. A. Baum
A. & P. Tea Company
Atlantic Commission Co
United States
Baum
Wallpaper Gets New Treatment For Modern Homes
Builders report renewed interest in wallpaper as a wall finish with new technical progress. A range of papers now available suits any interior including hard glossy metallic surfaces basket weaves cloth reproductions wood imitations and embossed designs.
Local service news covers transfer of draftees to Camp Wallace
Private Robert E. Adams of Clare Michigan, inducted at Fort Custer, was moved with 20 selectees to Camp Wallace Texas for training at the replacement center. The group traveled by special train. Corporal C L Williams of Camp Lee Virginia reports enjoying a home paper and notes his July 14 promotion to Corporal and goal for a sergeant rating.
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Robert E. Adams
Clare
Michigan
Army
Fort Custer
Camp Wallace
Texas
C. L. Williams
Co. L
Camp Lee
Cottonseed Oil Used Commercially as Olive Oil Substitute
Cottonseed oil is now used commercially as a substitute for olive oil. The note highlights its adoption in food production and potential impacts on market and flavor.
Haiti Estimates 1941 Coffee Crop At 45 Million Pounds
Haiti projects its 1941 coffee harvest at 45 million pounds, reflecting expected production levels for the season. The forecast highlights the country’s key export crop and potential revenue from coffee sales abroad.
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Haiti
Registered nurses urged to meet state shortfall in hospitals
Miss Annie Leitch of the Michigan State Nurses Association appeals from Lansing for qualified youths with a high school or college background to apply to state accredited nursing schools. Hospitals statewide run at full capacity and nursing staff are stretched by Army Navy and public health service needs. The association offers lists of Michigan nursing schools and vocational guidance for prospective students.
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Annie Leitch
Michigan State Nurses Association
Lansing
Miss Leitch
Lst of Michigan Schools of Nursing
State Nurses Association
Capitol Laings & Loan
Taft Highway Meeting Opens Here Wednesday
Delegates gather in Clare for Taft Memorial Highway event with visits to Camp Kepay showing water sport activities and a nine oclock motorcade. Notables include Michigan Highway Commissioner G Kennedy and Morenci mayor Street Hughes as speakers.
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Taft Highway
Education display described by Michigan official
Exhibition items will be described by C. A. Paquin chief of the division of education at the Michigan Department of Conservation.
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C. A. Paquin
Division of Education
Michigan Department of Conservation
Clare County 4-H Delegates Head to Gaylord Camp
Clare County 4-H delegates depart Monday for a week at the Gaylord club camp. Seven youths from various clubs were chosen after an spring achievement day, led by Miss Marguerite Lower.
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Clare County
Gaylord
Kenneth Martz
James Sharp
Caner School
William Kennedy
Davis
Bill Schlafley
Randall
Viola Bennet
Mann Siding
Rose Athey
Hardwood
First Governor Rogers suppresses Nassau pirates in 1718
In 1718 Captain Woodes Rogers arrived in Nassau as the Bahamas first royal governor. He faced hundreds of pirates lined on the beach with cutlasses and guns. Rogers demanded the Oath of Allegiance to the Crown or departure. those who refused were hanged, restoring outward order to Nassau.
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Bahamas
Woodes Rogers
Nassau
Duke of Windsor
Rogers
George I
Checkered History of Nassau and Bahama Islands
The Bahamas endured centuries of conflict with Spain and France. New Providence faced several occupations beginning in 1641, with English settlement in 1649, repeated losses in 1666 and 1684, Nassau destroyed, and French-Spanish control in 1703 before returning to rivals.
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Nassau
Bahama Islands
New Providence
Tourist Cards Lost By Visitor Fee Shortfalls
A brief note reports Mexican tourist cards required for American visitors lost 81 cents in transit. The incident highlights minor cash miscount affecting documentation in travel procedures.
Who Will Be The 1941 County Fair Bridal Couple
A public wedding ceremony will be held at the Clare County Fair on the exhibition’s closing night, Friday August 29. Couples are invited to propose, with gifts planned for the winning pair. interested parties should inform Secretary John Bell as the Fair Board arranges details and covers costs.
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Clare County Fair
John Bell
Fair Board
Card of thanks for floral tributes after father's death
We express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and beautiful floral tributes at the time of our father's death. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Waite and family, Mr. and Mrs. Hart Waite, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Stough, Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Zinser, Howard and Lawrence Waite.
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Lyle Waite
Hart Waite
Percy Stough
Erwin Zinser
Howard and
Lawrence Waite
Thanking friends for support during illness and death
We wish to thank all our kind friends and neighbors for their help and sympathy during the illness and death of our loved one. To all who sent flowers and furnished cars or helped in any way, we feel grateful. Mrs. Charles Heiser, Warren Heiser and family, Roscoh Heiser and family, Martin Heiser and family, Mrs. Zorah Penrose and family, Joseph Heiser and family Miss Bila A. Heiser.
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Charles Heiser
Warren Heiser
Roscoh Heiser
Martin Heiser
Zorah Penrose
Joseph Heiser
Bila A. Heiser
In Memoriam Barbara Koska August 12 1936
In loving memory of Mrs Barbara Koska whom God called to Eternal Rest August 12 1936 The years may pass away each day brings us memories more dear Her husband and daughter K Koska Mrs Alex V Smith
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Barbara Koska
K. Koska
Alex V. Smith
Card of Appreciation for Kind Gestures
We thank friends for the shower at the K of P hall and for all the beautiful presents from Mr. and Mrs. John Bayer.
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K. of P. Hall
John Bayer
Community Club and Lodge Meeting Schedule
Local groups list upcoming gatherings including Mt. Vernon Grange Clare Townsend clubs Hatton Townsend and Elm Grove Townsend clubs John E Sparkel Post V F W Grant Townsend Club Loomis Chapter 129 OES Clare Lodge 333 I C C F Clare Masonic Lodge American Legion Auxiliary and Farmers Union Local 143 announce regular meetings with dates and times.
Parchment Shades Maintenance Tip
A care note advises wiping parchment shades with a soft cloth lightly dampened with olive oil to clean and condition the surface. The guidance emphasizes minimal moisture and gentle motion to prevent damage.
Dig Through Billiard Ball Termites
The note describes termites, also called white ants, hollowing a billiard ball through internal tunneling and degradation.
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U.S
Edward Schlafley
A &P
Citiz TE Bank
James S. Bicknell
Clare, Michigan
Federal Reserve System and
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Memoriam
Mt. Vernon Grange
Farwell Townsend Club
Clare Townsend Club No
Hatton Townsend Club
Clare Common Council
Elm Grove Townsend Club
John E. Sparkel Post
V.F.W
Grant Townsend Club No. 1
Loomis Townsend Club
St Cecilia’s Church
Clare Lodge
1.C.C.F
Clare Masonic Lodge
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooma
Grant Township Local No. 143
Farmers Union
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