Michigan Farmers May Qualify for Wheat Price Payments
Two thirds of Michigan farmers who planted wheat this fall are eligible for the 12 cents per bushel price adjustment payment for their 1939 crop. Maurice A. Dean notes 66.5 percent of 22,893 completed payments certify compliance with the 1939 allotments, with about 57,000 expected to receive payments under the program funded by 212 million dollars for several crops to raise farm income toward parity with industry.
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Michigan
Maurice A. Dean
Michigan Agricultural Conservation Committes
Dean
Southern chemical growth noted by Mason at Piedmont meeting
Don B. Mason of Freeport Sulphur told the Piedmont Chemical Society in Amherst Virginia that from 1936 to 1937 southern states invested 186 326 000 in new chemical plants and equipment, more than half the national total. He cited rising southward share of chemical industries and a trend toward greater industrialization boosting payrolls local purchasing power and living standards.
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Amherst
Don B. Mason
Freeport Sulphur Company
Piedmont Chemical Society
Mason
South
Fish Bathing Behavior Noted by Vogt Brothers
Arnold and Hugo Vogt near here keep fish on their property and observed bass and bullheads writhing in sand as if taking baths. Dr. Samuel Eddy from the University of Peneshs confirms a parasite causes the movement. The brothers also report bullheads turning over when tickled during feeding.
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Sretkin
Arnold
Hugo Vogt
Vogt
Samuel Eddy
University of Peneshs
Eddy
Byrd Expands U S Frozen Wastes Exploration Claim
Rear Admiral Richard Byrd added approximately 200000 square miles of frozen waste in the Ant arctic to the United States through his exploration efforts. This notable assertion accompanies the Cunese Checkers report on exploration credits and regional claims.
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U.S
Antarche
United States
Richard Kevelyn Byrd
To Be Commended Vegetables and Recipes Featured
A note on the virtues of vegetables in American meals accompanies a menu of simple recipes. The piece discusses nine vegetables served with dips and sauces, then provides directions for potato and spinach dishes, fried cabbage with frankfurters, savory sweet potatoes, a picnic vegetable salad, and cucumber onion sandwiches, citing Bell Syndicate.
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Edith M. Barber
United States
O'Brien
Bell Syndicate
Wii
Walnut Finish on Oak Not Quartered Wood Technique
To achieve a walnut look on oak paneling not made from quartered oak, strip existing varnish then apply one or two coats of walnut stain. When dry, seal with a thin white shellac and finish with varnish. Avoid varnish stain for this method.
Colorful Bedroom Color Scheme in Turquoise and Gold
A bedroom design features a turquoise and gold palette. The bed area centers a turquoise and iron colored theme, with turquoise walls and a lighter turquoise surrounding the dark turquoise floor.
Alfie Beon for Mair A maid's room with pink woodwork
A fragment describes a small maid's room with a path adjoining. Walls appear painted and pink woodwork noted. The text evokes a tidy, compact living space perhaps within a larger dwelling.
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Alfie Beon
Mair
Michigan Highway Map captures winter sports themes
The 1939 Winter Edition of the Official Michigan Highway Map highlights winter sports in Michigan and the snow removal program. Copies are available free at The Glare Sentinel office, as tourist information booths close for winter operations.
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Michigan
Michigan State Highway Department
Wolverine
Glare Sentinel
New Year Reconciliation Between Former Friends
A Western Newspaper Union tale recalls Miss Addie and Miss Mattie once close, now divided over fruit from a shared gooseberry bush. On New Year's Day Addie seeks forgiveness, offering jam and memory to renew their friendship after years of feuding.
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Campbell
Miss Mattie
Miss Addie
Ace Root
Mattie
Addie
Western Newspaper
Union
New Year Eve Religious Observances Across Regions
Communities observe New Year’s Eve with watchnight and prayers as the year ends. Religious services and convivial gatherings mark the closing minutes, reflecting festive spirit and reflection.
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Jollity
New Granddaughters and a New Grandson Reported
Mr and Mrs Steve Hladik celebrate a first granddaughter Rose Marie born to Mr and Mrs Fred Zimmerman on December 21 weighing 9 1 2 pounds. Patricia Lee born to Mr and Mrs Paul Zimmerman in Detroit on December 19 weighing 8 pounds. David Ward Morton born December 238 to Mr and Mrs Harley Morton of Detroit. Mrs Morton formerly Miss Clara Ward a Clare high school graduate. Grandfather ill with a cold yet optimistic about hearing from Mr Ward on New Year's Eve.
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Steve Hladik
Fred Zimmerman
Rose Marie
Paul Zimmerman
L. Crawford
Detroit
Patricia Lee
David Ward
David Ward Morton
Harley Morton
Morton
Clara ‘Ward
Clare High School
Ward
Family and Friends Celebrate Holidays Across Towns
Mrs L Frisbey attended a show at the ideal Theatre Inn in Clare Friday evening. Mr and Mrs IF Littlefield spent Friday in Saginaw on business. Miss Annabell Mills of Mt Pleasant visited weekend with her parents. Mr and Mrs M Mills hosted relatives including Mr and Mrs Springler and baby from Flint Saturday to Monday. Mr and Mrs D Maston of Lansing called on Mr and Mrs F Littlefield Christmas. Mrs Emma Littlefield of Farwell joined Franklin and family for dinner. Mr and Mrs Clifford Thayer and family visited Three Rivers. Mr and Mrs J Murdock left Saturday to spend Christmas with their daughter in Ohio and planned a trip to Little Rock Arkansas before returning Saturday. Mr and Mrs L Frisbey and Mr and Mrs Frisbey dined with Mr and Mrs V Fincha at Farwell. Mr end Mrs William Dunlap hosted friends and relatives over the weekend.
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L.frisbey
Ideal
F. Littlefield
Emma Littlefield
Farwell
Franklin
Chfford Thayer
Three Rivers
L. Frisbey
Mrs. Frisbey
V. Fincha
Fairwell
Wm. ‘Dunlap
Gilmore Center Gilmore Church of Christ Service Notes
Community church program at Gilmore Church of Christ led by Pastor J S Penick with morning communion sermon and Bible study. Readings include Acts 2 and Psalms 29. Bible School topic covers Peter's call to service. Evening sermon titled Gods New Year Gift Ezekiel 36 26 Philippians 3 13 14 encourages yearly church attendance and fellowship. Dinner guests listed from Christmas day notes.
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Gilmore Center
Gilmore Church OF Christ
J. S. Penick
Judy Philips
Alvin Wood
Speter
Ezek
Classified Liners: nearly new scales and electric range
Self computing grocers counter scales nearly new for sale by W. C. Fuller in Farwell. Monarch electric range in good condition available from Gift and Flower Shop. For inquiries call 125. Wanted small apartment for a couple. contact via phone 306.
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W. C. Fuller
Farwell
Monarch Electric
Garfield Township special election on franchise grant
Garfield Township Clare County voters are notified of a special election on Wednesday January 4 1939 from 1:00 p m to 4:00 p m to confirm a franchise grant to Ottawa and Allegan Electric Cooperative to construct and use electric lines and distribute electricity to members. Maude Somerville township clerk.
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Garfield Township
Clare Co
Ottawa and Allegan Electric Co-operative
Maude Somerville
Vernon Township Tax Collection Notice
Vernon taxpayers advised that taxes will be received at Citizens State Bank every Saturday afternoon until further notice. Fannie Schultz serves as Treasurer.
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Citizens State Bank
Vernon Township
Fannie Schultz
Fraternity Dog Gets Ten Hamburgers A Week In Amherst
Tony the silken-eared mascot of Phi Delta Theta at Amherst College has a meal ticket for ten hamburger sandwiches weekly at Cramer's diner. He visits the shop regularly and the short order cook rings up each hamburger on Tony’s meal card, which is replenished by fraternity members each Hack Saturday.
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Amherst
Mass
Tony
Phi Delta Theta
Amherst’ ‘College
Cramer
Clare Taxpayers Weekly Tax Receipt Notice
Clare taxpayers are advised that taxes are to be received on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons each week. Jessie Gibbs serves as City Treasurer for handling tax collections.
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Citizens State Bank
Jessie Gibbs
Appreciation Note From Economy Drug Store Winner
I express appreciation to all who helped me get votes to win second prize the large toboo gan at Economy Drug Store Henry Frees.
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Economy
Women’s wool galoshes specially priced
Women’s heavy tweed lace galoshes in high heel styles offered at 79 cents, regularly two dollars, from Pleming Shoe Co.
Notice of Office Move to City Hall
Fred W. Hudson Justice of Peace files notice that his office has moved from residence to city hall. The second door on the left in the hall is the new location.
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Fred W. Hudson
Local Meeting Schedules and Postponed Event
Community groups list regular monthly meetings for Eastern Star American Legion Masonic Lodge Clare Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis Club plus the American Legion Auxiliary Farmers Union and a note that the Harry birds will meet with Mrs. Gerald Nivison next Tuesday December 27th instead of December 29th per last week’s notice.
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Clare Chamber of Commerce
Harry-birds
Gerald Nivison
Wise Township Tax Collection Dates Listed
Joseph M Swain Treasurer Wise Township announces tax collection at Henry Thompson Implement and Hardware Clare on December 10 and 24 and at Fred L Smith Hardware Coleman on December 17 and 31. District residents urged to bring tax materials.
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Henry Thompson Implement and Hardware
Clare
Fred L. Smith Hardware Store
Coleman
Wise Township
Joseph M. Swain
Grant Taxpayers 95 to Collect Taxes at Bank
Treasurer Chas F VanDenbergh announces tax collection for Grant township at Citizens State Bank on December 10 and each Saturday thereafter until further notice. Taxpayers are advised to bring assessments and payment.
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Citizens State Bank
Grant Township
Chas, F
VanDenbergh
Mt Vernon Grange Announces Board Party and Dance
The Mt. Vernon Grange invites all to a board party and dance at their hall on Wednesday evening January 4. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Mt. Vernon
Local Market Ads Include Gas, Bait and Pringles
Readable items list regular gas five gallons at eight cents per gallon minnow bait worms wigglers and Pringles chips. Vernon EU appears as a supplier or location.
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EU Pringles
Vernon EU
Grove ball in December at Towngen eluby
Attia hosts a December Grove ball at Towngen eluby. Event details are sparse in the fragment and the exact date and participants are unclear.
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Attia
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