Christmas family gatherings across Michigan towns
The column catalogs numerous Christmas visits and holiday meals across Lansing Bay City Saginaw Owosso Mt. Pleasant Alma and nearby areas. Residents such as Raymona Cook Frances Greer Laverne Beach Dale Erter and many others are listed visiting relatives or hosting relatives over the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Jack Cook
Raymona
Lansing
Rourke Lodewyk
Bay City
L. EB. Davy
Frances Greer
Saginaw
Bert Greer
Laverne Beach
St. Clair
LeDelia Blanchard
Harve Erter
Dale Erter
Dansville
Fred Irwin
Vernon
Thomas Bowen
Albert Auben
Frank Mhechstetler
Gayla
R. S. Allen
East Lansing
Frank Bowen
Earlene
Gladwin
Albert Rube
Thomas. Bolen
New Year Gift Traditions From Ancient to Modern Times
A historical survey traces New Year customs from ancient Strenae gifts in Rome to Tudor England glove money and pin money, noting shifts through Cromwell and the Stuarts. It highlights the decline of gift exchange yet preserving New Year cards and well wishes today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tatius
Strenia
Claudius
Strenae
Henry Til
England
Charles I
Henry VIII
Bess
Oliver Cromwell
Merrie Olde
Thomas More
Thomas
America
Wintering in Florida A South Michigan Viewpoint
Arthur D. Johnson writes from Winter Park Florida about Florida as a winter home mentioning mild frost, 80 degree days, 60 degree nights, and Michigan’s similarities. He notes housing options in Clare Michigan and Miami prices, race relations, and suggests Florida offers ideal winter living with coast and inland attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sentinel
South
Florida
Union
Michigan
Great Lakes
United States
Wolverine
Land of Flowers
Clare
Miami
Arthur D. Johnson
Michigan Avenue
Winter Park
Property Insurance Guidance Amid Fire Losses
Text discusses how to value owned property for fire loss claims and urges proper depreciation and insurance coverage. It emphasizes accurate appraisal of owned buildings and assets to ensure appropriate compensation under policy terms.
Shower fittings with self cleaning heads and precise control
The article describes self cleaning shower heads without holes to prevent clogging. Six tapered plungers emit full sprays and a lever adjusts spray type from rain to fine needle. A mixing valve balances hot and cold water with exact volume control for uniform temperature and flow.
How to Remove Baggy Knees From Trousers
Clothing specialists explain that baggy knees come from stretched fabric and shrink with steam. Lay the leg flat, press gently with side to side motion to distribute steam, and keep until fullness disappears. Let the leg dry completely before removing from the board. Do not press wool until bone dry.
Clackamas County Births Announced at Clare Hospital
Mr and Mrs Leo John Loar of Beaverton welcomed a son Harold Ray born Saturday December 21 at Clare Hospital weighing seven pounds nine ounces. Mr and Mrs Elmer Emery Bond of Harrison welcomed a daughter Gail Ann born Tuesday December 17 at Clare Hospital weighing seven pounds one and a quarter ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Kistler
Shepherd
Chas, Whitlock
John Schaaf
Flint
Gail Lowlé
Vaughn Foreman
Detroit
Hannah Wildman
Gordon McIntosh
Leonard Irwin
Harold
Roy Feighner
N. A. Elden
V. J. Kittendorf
Roger
Lebewaing
L. EB. Davy
John
Rourke Lodewyk
John Keschman
Bay City
Betty Hampton
Owosso
Herbert Gade
Phillis Sternaman
Clare
Central Michigan College
Rowan Hall
Biden Larrance
Rosebush
Barney McNerney
Jennings Archambault
Leo John Loar
R-1
Beaverton
Clare Hospital
Harold Ray
Elmer Emery Bond
Harrison
Gail Ann
Paper Draperies Reach General Distribution Countrywide
Paper draperies that resemble fabric in appearance and feel are set for broad distribution. Developed after two years of testing in paper production and color control, the result blends strength softness and flexibility. The product can be printed in a color range and is fade proof flame resistant easy to clean and requires no ironing.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren Watson
Janet
Alma
Charles Ford
Ira Butcher
Loretta
Christina Schutt
Helen Andrews
Clara Andrews
Albion
Rex Robinette
Arthur Township
Mt. Pleasant
Wood
Rex
Tommy Cook
C. D
Harvey
Lambert
Mariette
Ronald Bigstone
Lynn Marie
Ypsilanti
Norman Blystone
Norris Blystone
Glenn Blystone
Chester Richard
Chet, Jr
Joanne
J. W. McVeigh
Ithaca
James EB. Ryan
James EH. Ryan, Jr
University of Detroit
Mary Jo
Siena Heights College
Adrian
William G
St. Thomas Military Academy
St. Paul
Minnesota
Robert Mitchell
Geo. Wisler
Barbara Jean
Joyce
Hugh Maxwell
Reva Maxwell
Gene
Doris
Hope
C. Y. Fillmore
Arthur Johnson
Art Damoth Agency
McEwan Street
Lester
Betsy Ross
Baldwin Aerosonic
Akins Piano Sales & Service
WM. H. Bicknell
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