Limits Relaxed for Maritime Service Enrollees
Ensign Ralph Cramer announced new enrollment rules for the United States Maritime Service. Eligibility now includes young men aged 16 to 17 with a minimum height of 64 inches and weight of 180 pounds. Preference is given to honorable discharges, with other groups ranked by age, plus lowered physical standards for those with cooking or baking experience in the 18 to 50 range. Applications available at 1720 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio.
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United States Maritime Service
Ralph Cramer
Maritime Service
Ensign Cramer
United States Maritime Enrolling Office
Euclid Avenue
Cleveland
Ohio
Mistletoe Mythic Symbol of Divine Favor Across Eras
The mistletoe's use spans Norse myth and Druids with links to Venus and Aeneas. Frigga’s kiss after Balder’s restorement, sacred among ancient Britons, contrasts with church caution. Yet in homes it stands as an emblem of peace, friendship, and love sealed by a kiss.
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Frigga
Venus
Balder
Britain
Aeneas
Rules for Sending Christmas Cards to Armed Forces Personnel
Guidance on proper etiquette for addressing and signing Christmas cards to service members. Officers require rank on addressed cards. enlisted ranks are optional. Follow the return address format used by the serviceman or woman and include all relevant family names when appropriate. Use first class postage to ensure timely delivery.
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John
Captain
Twelfth Night Bean King Reward and Festive Epiphany
In France Epiphany marks homecoming with a cake containing a hidden bean. The finder becomes King or Queen, selects a partner, and rules over playful commands. Clerks expect a bonus while tradespeople anticipate Christmas boxes and trees throughout stores and public spaces for hospital and poor gifts.
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France
Community Guests Fill Weekend in West Branch Area
Local residents and relatives visited family and friends across West Branch and nearby towns including Sgt. Roy Witzpatrick returning from Italy. Many others hosted or joined weekend visits, hunting trips, and trips to Bay City and Saginaw.
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Qoshel Benson
West Branch
Sgt
Roy Witzpatrick
Italy
Harry Dack
Charles Tomywell
Lake George
Bert Lydell
Wm. Dunsmore
Donald Burton
Alex Niedzielski
Lint
Marguerite Willoughby
Owosso
Sam Pugitla
Detroit
Jackson
Fred Schaaf
Flavia Schaaf
Carl Peters
Clare
John Beardsley
Romaine Clark
Hersey
Dick McCartney
Marion Roth
Olive Hallett
Pearl Clute
Oleta Pacholka
Bay City
Oleta
Robert Campbell
Lansing
Ethel Campbell
Edgar Bringman
Milton Bringman
Bert Landers
Richard Loakes
Cadillac
B. M. Bucholz
Wayne
J. J. Bucholz
Tawas City
F. R. Zubler
Merlin Burns
Saginaw
Rationing Notice Details Sugar Stamp 88 and Vehicle Rules
Sugar stamp No. 88 good for five pounds through December 31. Inspections not compulsory unless applying for tires. Motorists must keep old inspection record. Commercial vehicle inspections due every six months or 6000 miles. Report price violations or obtain price information from the local War Price and Rationing Board price clerk at Harrison 2751.
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War Price and Rationing Board
Harrison
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Jeweler
W. Fifth ST. Clare
Michigan
Dunlop
Parker, Watterman
Conklin
M. Everts, Jeweler
W. Fifth St
Clare, Michigan
John Denshmore
Bean
Ben Carpenter
Thomas Barclay
Long Lake
Harold Allman
LaVerne
Florence Petoskey
Clyde Fenner
Harry Moening
Marie Skinner
Leota
Fred Archangeli
Wm, Pfannes
Southwest Pacific
John Pfannes
Ft. Sheridan
Nick Pfannes
August Hoskey
Bill
Marian Bailey
Elmer Bond
Leo Skinner
Fred Lignian
Roy Secord
Lignians
Alma
Etta Lydell
Big Rapids
Twin Elmis Country Club
Clem Carey and His Orchestra
THE
Sentinel
Baldwin
California
Americas
Jane Parker
Texas
Texas D
Florida
Sultana Fruit
Marvel
Loai
Cocoanut Braw
Otis Ea. Sane Parker
Dane Parker
Carton
Heinz Tomato
IONA
Clapp's Baby Foods
Morton
Pascal Celery
Campbell's Asparagus
Kellogg’s
Arton of Ten
Rona
Sultana
Penn Dry Cleaner
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