Halifax Disaster Echoes Texas City Catastrophe
A comparison notes the 1917 Halifax explosion and the Texas City blast both caused by ships carrying explosive cargo. The Mont Blanc and Imo collision triggered a massive detonation that devastated Halifax killing 1635 and injuring thousands, while crowds gathered to witness the burning ship before the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Texas City
Tex
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Europe
Mont Blanc
Imo
Richmond
Dartmouth
Boy Mascot of Seebees Walks After Eight Years
Pittsburgh reports Jimmy Carrick ten year old mascot of the Seebees walks again for first time since age two after eight years of waiting. He is at Shriner's Hospital in Philadelphia recovering from spinal operation in November that confined him to bed and wheelchair.
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Pittsburgh
Jimmy Carrick
The
Seebees
Louis Carrick
Jimmy
Shriners’ Hospital
Philadelphia
AFL and CIO Each Dominated 1946 Strike Activity
In 1946 the American Federation of Labor led in 55 percent of strikes with about 1.68 million workers idle, while the CIO accounted for 33 percent of strikes and around 2.07 million workers. Total strike idleness reached a record 124 million man-days as wage demands drove most actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Federation of Labor Unions
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Bureau of Labor Statistics
AFL
CIO
Four Million Trust for Medical Aid Established
In Chicago the late Charles Barnett Goodspeed left a four million dollar trust for medical aid to benefit Presbyterian Hospital Visiting Nurses Association and Children's Memorial Hospital after his widow Elizabeth concludes her life interest. The estate, estimated at five hundred thousand, will be distributed among several charities per the will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Presbyterian Hospital
Visiting Nurses Association
Children’s Memorial Hospital
Charles Barnett Goodspeed
Elizabeth
Latham Castle
Goods
Recognizing and Avoiding Poison Ivy Poison Oak and Sumac
A health note explains how poison ivy poison oak and poison sumac can cause itching swelling and blisters. It describes identification by three-leaf clusters for ivy and oak and drooping white berry clusters for sumac. It advises washing with soap and hot water after exposure and seeking medical care if severe reaction occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Lake Baptists Church Service Schedule
Lake Baptist Church led by Pastor I Wyrick holds Sunday School at 10 30 and preaching services at 8 o clock with the congregation invited to attend.
Lake Baptist Church to Host Evening Speaker Bol
Mr M Bol of Holland Michigan will speak at the Lake Baptist Church Sunday night at 8 Wyrick pastor invites all to attend. Nearby notices list hospital stays travel visits and family visitors including Kimble Blunk Lang Packard and Colton families with several weekend greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Bol
Holland, Michigan
Baptist Church
Lake
I. W. Wyrick
Wm. Kimble
Frank Blunk
Lansing
Nettie Cook
Rod and Gun Club
Jake Smith
Clare Hospital
Barbara Colton
Reed City Hospital
Mary LaDrague
Saginaw
Ted Mattonen
Wm. Duncan
Eddie Packard
Bay City
George Boucher
Sylvan Drive
Keege Harbor
Red Lang
Eva Close
Lewis Colton
Roy Dunbar
Gerald
Harbor Springs
Charles Tryon
Robert Jones
Vern Hains
The
Brand
Fred
Mathew Scott
F. Scott
Billy
Orla Rodgers
Henry Humphrey
Warren
Pacific Ocean
Bilen
Evergore
Steel in Automobile Demand and Tractor Comparison
The average automobile uses 3 545 pounds of steel, nearly double the amount used for tractors, highlighting the steel demand gap between passenger cars and agricultural machinery.
League results and district tournament notes from Clare fast league
The Fast League results show Schaeffers, Brown and North Bradley posting scores from July 28 to August 4 with Alma Vets and Clare All Stars among others. District Tournament is set for Mt Pleasant and Clare with VFW Schaeffers Brown North Bradley Hagle K of C and more competing. Mobile Gas vs Clare All Stars exhibition noted. schedule resumes after event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schaeffers
Brown
North Bradley
Farwell
Moline
Alma Vets
Clare All Stars
Schaefferg
Mt. Pleasant
Clare
V.F.W
Schaeffers, Brown
Hagle
K of C
Lake
Rosebush
Mobile Gas
Clare All-Stars
Glen W. McKeever
Central Michigan League Baseball Schedule Highlights
The schedule lists Sunday games from August 10 through September 14 across nine venues including Blanchard Beal City Harrison Shepherd R.O.C. Gladwin Coleman Remus Sanford Farwell Rosebush Leaton and Leaton. Matchups show home and away series with multiple cross town pairings and key venue dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanchard
Beal City
Harrison
Shepherd Seaton
R.0.c. Gladwin
Coleman
Remus
Sanford
Farwell
Rosebush
Shepherd
Leaton
Gladwin
Remus Sanford
R.O.C
Harrison Sanford
Blanchard Leaton
Marriage Failure Rates Rise Since Two Decades Past
A historical note cites a shift in British marriage outcomes. Twenty years ago only one in twenty marriages failed, whereas current estimates show one in seven end in failure, highlighting changing social patterns.
Pigment pioneers tied to medical uses in early era
Several of the widely known crosular pigments were first applied in medical preparations. This marks an early link between synthetic pigments and therapeutic uses, highlighting broader historic experimentation in pharmacology and color science.
World population and chairs in a curious claim
A claim states that three fourths of the world’s population do not use chairs. The remark suggests widespread seating habits vary greatly across regions and cultures.
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Brown & Bruckart Sales & Service
E. Fourth St
Clare, Michigan
Clare Memorial Shop
Mel. Nuernberg
Prop
Mae
Gwerey Louse
Virginia
Lake Huron
Maitre D’hotel
Michigan State Medical Society
Lake News
the Fast League
Pet
Central Michigan League
Tab Drake
Schaeffer’s Dairy Bar
Firestone
Firestone White House
Gal
Heinze Electric Whipper
Lae
McGuire Brothers
McEwan St
Clare, Mich
R. E. Headington
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