Pulpwood's Key Role in War Effort and Home Front Push
General Eisenhower cites 5 000 rounds of ammunition poured into German defenses each minute with six million rounds of artillery and two million rounds of mortar fired monthly. Pulpwood supplies 80 percent of smokeless powder for Allied forces, underscoring the need to boost domestic production and buy more War Bonds to sustain momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hisenhower
Western Front
Europe
Pacific
General Eisenhower
Seeds cling to clothing in surprising numbers
A home gardener working midseason spent four days assisting transport of seeds. Trouser cuffs carried 33 plant kinds and 19 grass species plus weeds, while socks held 300 seeds of nassela tussock weed.
Balancing herd feed and dairy efficiency tips from Uncle Bob
Uncle Bob outlines methods for balancing silage hay and grain to ensure a margin of safety, suggests adding a good heifer if feasible, and directs readers to Extension Service circulars from Illinois and Minnesota for dairy rations. He also promotes an airing rack plan from Alabama and urges equipment maintenance and proper manure handling for winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Extension Service
University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill
University of Minnesota
St. Paul
Minn
Alabama
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Auburn
Ala
Christmas Party Relief Reveals Hidden Presents
In a small bridge club gathering at Mary Ellsworth’s home, Jennie Muldrow is suspected of theft after gloves and a handkerchief go missing. Mildred Carr pushes harsh action, but Jennie returns with a festive tree and gifts, exposing the misunderstood misplacements and lightening the mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Muldrow
Bill
Jennie
Bridge Club
Mildred Carr
Mary
Mildred
Kitty
Mary Ellsworth
Martha Fox
Martha
Raymond
Bil
Roy
John Muldrow
Western
Union
Winter visits and family gatherings in West Freeman area
Winter has arrived as residents report a string of social calls and visits. Elton Darnell hosts relatives at Brinton and Temple. Gaffneys, Darnells, and Albertsons share Sundays with kin in Barryton, Lansing, Weidman, and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elton Darnell
Brinton
Herbert
Middleton
Jas. Collard
Temple
Chas. Gaffney
High Hickok
Cecil Darnell
Audrey Kay
Barryton
Albert Lee
Rex Lloyd
Frank Craven
Bilton Darnell Home
Frank Gaffney
Louis Albertson
Jerry Anderson
Elgin Hickok
Ward Loomis
Lansing
Bessie Doyle
Weidman
Lake News Lake Church Services and Local Moves
Lake residents attend Sunday School at 11 00 a m with Mrs Elizabeth McCon superintendent Preaching at noon in the Lake School Building. Mr and Mrs Jesse Summers and Mrs Sam Muir visit Clare. The Scotts move into the former Strahota house and Strahota vacates. Local changes noted with no Scott stores remaining. Visits include Gus Galdeen from Hyatt and Mrs Geo Scott and Mrs Walter Reese planning trips to Mt Pleasant. Calvin Tryon family travels to Flint for Gerald Mayball wedding. Gerald Mayball also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth McCon
Lake School
Jesse Summers
Sam Muir
Clare
Raymond Scott
Strahotas
Scotts
Strahota
Scott
Gus Galdeen
Hyatt
Geo. Scott
Walter Reese
Mt. Pleasant
Calvin Tryon
Wava
Flint
Gerald Mayball
Calvin
Annabell
Mayballs Visit Relatives as Funeral Comes
Flint brought them. Tryons return Sunday evening. The Mayballs spend a few days with relatives and friends here. Mrs Maud Somerville, recently visiting Grand Blanc, came home for Mrs Stanley's funeral.
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Flint
Tryons
Mayballs
Maud Somerville
Grand Blanc
Mrs. Stanley
Vernon City and Area Residents Visit Kin and Friends
Vernon City resident Frank McPhall and sister and brother in law Otis and wife visit parents Otis and Mrs McPhall. Mrs C A Heiser stays with daughter in Sheridan. Gladwin and Vernon Pleasant visitors host family gatherings and birthday dinners with multiple relatives in Hinkleville Remus Cole man Temple and Fort Sheridan connections noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McPhall
Vernon
Otis Yates
Colie Dixon
St. Mary’s
West Virginia
F. Harrison
Pleasant
Hii Fisher
George Bryant
John Schultz
Lorraine
Sandra
Gordon McIntosh
Hinkleville
Margaret Funnell
Louis Funnell
Fort Sheridan
Henry Funnell
Rosebush
Vern Funnell
Farwell
Hart Marshall
Coleman
Freedom to Day Bond Drive Encourages Civic Support
Citizens are urged to back the freedom to day by purchasing bonds. Officials emphasize the national goal and outline simple steps to participate in the bond drive. The message underscores patriotic duty and collective effort.
Feel the Difference Try Siatico Miracle Relief
Anderson's Drug Store advertises Siatico miracle relief for muscular aches and pains priced at 75c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson's
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Pounds Gates
Berlin
Uncle Bob
The
Kraft Dairy Farm Service
Peewee
Kraftsman
Peshtigo Court
Chicago 99
University of Tennessee
Knoxville
Tenn
Usda Farmers
Pamphie
A. T
Kraft Cheese Company
Thii
Aristone
Marion Hayes
Betty Hicks
West Freeman
Lake News
Vernon City
TRY
Siatico
Andy Courser
Clare Livestock
ION Yards
Eisenhower
Pulpwood Packs Supplies
Victory Pulpwood Committee
WM. H. Caple
Theo. G. Bowler
Fradklin
Stuart Bicknell
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