Marriage on Gilead Island A Fiji Mission Tale
George McAusland, a troubled missionary, sails to Fiji where he falls for Mary Doncaster aboard the Venturer. Mary supports him as native dangers, pirate threats, and islanders’ illness test their resolve and threaten their budding marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McAusland
America
Fiji Islands
Mary Doncaster
Honolulu
Gilead Island
Mary
George
Corkran
Richard
Gilead
Whalers Talk Rescue and Reckoning on the Sea
Mary questions Corkran about his whaling experience and battles at sea. He recounts harpoon work, fights, and dangers, noting a whale can die by the book when struck right. The captain Corr is trusted to know every man aboard, and Mary reflects on what might have saved her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
George
Gilead Island
Richard
Peter Carr
Peter
Tommy Hanline
Tommy
Uncle Tom
Venturer
Gilead
Captain Carr
Tom Hanline
Joe Bingham
Juan Fernandez
Isaiah
Mara
Mr. McAussland
Cap'n Corr
Mr. McAusland
Corkran
Cap’n Corr
Cap
Clute Family Visits Pontoon and Nearby Relatives
Miss Patricia Clute and Dale Prescott of Mt. Pleasant take her mother Mrs. Jay Clute to Pontiac for a rest from illness. Mrs. Pearl Clute and grandson Jimmie Thomas stay at the Clute home during the absence. Dale Prescott enlists in the U S Army and will leave for camp this week. The district plans a school reunion for August 30 in Will Gilson's grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Clute
Dale Prescott
Mt. Pleasant
Jay Clute
Pontiac
Pearl Clute
Jimmie Thomas
Mancelona
Clute
Scott Cotton
Ted Denker
Flint
Josephine Cotton
Hdna Duchane
Brasington Wedding Honored With Town Hall Shower
A Grant town hall shower celebrated the marriage of Mrs and Mrs Alton Brasington formerly Arlene Robinett. The couple received many useful gifts and enjoyed a good time. Also notes on local visiting families and county trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Town Hall
Alton Brasington
Arlene Robinett
Steve Benic
William Timm
Ben Agile
William Henry
Haron Allen
Jackson
Oxford
Nelson Tiedeman
Ajl
Five Lakes
Elton Brasington
Billy Schlafley
Randall School
Grayling
Harold Bauder
Clara Stockton
John
Donald
Midland
Seeley
Hola Phinsey
Hinma Robinett
Dinner Guests and Illness Mark Weekend Social
Mr and Mrs Charles McDonald and daughter were dinner guests at Mr and Mrs Steve Benics home Sunday. Mrs George Tiedeman remains ill while Mrs Thurman Robinett assists Mrs William Wilson of Clare in caring for her father. Edith Reynolds visited Mrs Ben Agile Sunday forenoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McDonald
Steve Benic
George Tiedeman
Pleasant Valley Social News Highlights
Pleasant Valley residents report visits from Dover families including Mr and Mrs Clarence Bay and their kin at the Burton Bay home. Mrs Ervin Orvis has returned home to improve health. Jennie Bates and Mayme Bunyan vacationed at Houghton Lake with Alfred Roe and others. Delights from Grand Rapids and Lansing visitors are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Bay
Dover
Burton Bay
Ervin Orvis
Jennie Bates
Mayme Bunyan
Houghton Lake
Alfred Roe
Pontiac
S. J. Hunt
Grand Rapids
Duane Canfield
Kenneth Dyer
Art Kissler
Donald Kissler
Lady Friend
Lansing
Owen Spink
Elm Grove Church News Prayers and Renewed Revival
The Elm Grove church lists Sunday services at 8 00 p m and a midweek prayer session on Thursday at 8 00 p m The Ladies Aid meets August 20 at the Grange hall Pot luck dinner with all welcome. Many local residents visit relatives and attend events including the Gilmore Center notes and revival starting August 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ELM Grove Church News
Family News From Gilmore and Nearby Families
Children of Gilmore visited his brother Virgil and family and Mrs. Newman's parents Mr and Mrs F P Davis on Friday. John Loar Basil and Mr and Mrs Cingaud returned from North Carolina to see Wilbur in service there. Wilbur is stationed in the south and dislikes the heat. Mr and Mrs Virgil Newman and Carla Jack and Twila spent Sunday with his parents in Arthur. Mrs Cora Wilson visited Mrs Emil Giers of Mann Siding last Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Charles Russell Olive were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs William Bowen of Beaverton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Ulrich
Billie
Alice Bradley
Clare
Gene Thayer
Fort Leonard Wood
Harry Bradley
Ladies Aid
Grange Hall
South Sheridan Union
Harold Wesley
Pontiac
Stanley Schunk
Vernon Bennett
Luther
Alfred Raymond
Flint
Earl Dul
Detroit
Arthur Dull
Bard
Rachel Nunn
Roy Buckler
George Gilcher
F. P. Dalvis
Bob Numi
Clair Strouse
Gladwin
Virgil Newman
Frank Newman
Gilmore
Virgil
Jess Newman
Arthur
Cora Wilson
Emil Giers
Mann Siding
Charles Russell
Olive
William Bowen
Beaverton
Hinkville notes of birthdays and visits amid dry pastures
The column records Elva Lea McIntosh celebrating a Wednesday birthday with gifts and a telegram from Jay King at Fort Bliss. Nearby residents and visitors from Saginaw to Detroit share meals, outings, and weekend visits while noting a light oat crop and lingering dry conditions in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elva Lea McIntosh
Horace Joyner
East of
Clare
Hannah Wildman
Flint
Elva Lea
Jay King
Fort Bliss
Texas
Ken Poulson
Saginaw
Vern Hains
Sadie Richardson
Detroit
Volney Davis
Howard Cotton
Sheridan
Davis
Miss Towsend
Holly
Paul Mentner
A. Oliver
Houghton Lake
Roy Sutton
Ruby
al. Schultz
Kittie McIntosh
Bungalow Lake
Clayton Montney
Hatton
Scott Allen
Grove Aker
Magon
Jimmie Stone
Vern Moline
Aker
Mable
Stone
Clair Stanley
County Infirmary
Clare County Board Holds August Meeting in Harrison
The Clare County Road Commissioners met August 4 1941 in Harrison at the courthouse with Commissioners Bruce Bowler and Tiedeman present. Payroll of 2298.45 approved and various bills for repairs supplies and services reviewed and ordered paid after approval. Adjourned for dinner then reconvened with all members present. minutes approved and officers signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
Clare County Road Commissioners
Court House
Harrison
Sam Bruce
Bruce
Bowler
Tiedeman
International Harvester Company
Martin Loomis
Clare Auto Parts
Beach Mfg. Co
Art Damoth Ins
Agency
Tyler-Lowery Company
Duplex Truck Company
LaFrance Republic
Monarch Road Mcdy Company
Standard Oil Company
Thneisen-Clemens Company
J. D. Adams Company
Clare Common Council Proceedings July 21 1941
Clare Michigan regular council meeting minutes show mayor Mair presiding with Aldermen Dunlop Feighner Jones Lamphere Osborn Parrish present. Bills approved by finance committee and salary raises for Norm Lackie Don Woolston and Ed Hanley adopted. Third reading of ordinance 171 referred to finance committee before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Mich
City of
Mair
Ald
Dunlop
Feighner
Jones
Lamphere
Osborn
Parrish
N. L. Tibbits
Curb
Gutter
J. Hendrie
S. Bogardus
John Northon
C. A. Sutherland
O. A. Derby
Ald Dunlop
Feighnery
Norm Lackie
Don Woilston
Ed. Hanley
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Cerix
Ben Ames Williams
Colonville
West Grant
Tim Cotter
George Washington
Tim
Cotter
Plymouth
Pleasant Valley
Elm Grove
Ben Campbell
Farwell
Mary Gamble
Fred
Gilmore Church of Christ
The
Harrison, Mich
Clare Common Council
Consumers Power Company
Warren Brothers Roads Company
Jennison Hardware Company
William Dunlop
Art Damoth Insurance
Clare Fire Department
Walt N. L
L. Joslin
JD. Kennedy
Don Woolston
Elmer Osborn
Robert Mair
Alex McKinnon
Fool House
Eberhart
Hammerberg
John R. St
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