Postmaster Bill Passed by House with Civil Service Dole
The House advances a Civil Service Bill for first to third class post offices. It allows reappointment from within the service or promotion by the Postmaster General if no other qualified candidate exists. Backers view it as aligning with reform proposals. critics warn it preserves political control via Tammany Hall influences.
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Civil Service reform proposal defeated in House vote
Washington dispatch notes Edith Rogers proposed Ramspeck bill alternative to restore merit based appointments in the Civil Service and postal service. The Rogers plan would require open examinations and internal promotions with public reasons for not selecting top candidates, but the measure lost 269 to 109 in the House amid Democratic control.
Lake News social notes from Clare and area
Local residents return from Toledo and Lansing visits and family updates. Shoppers from Clare include the Somervilles Lyons Phil lins and Scott families. The Horart Junior High team lost to a visiting squad while President's Birthday Ball attendance was affected by icy roads.
Social Roundup in West Freeman Neighborhood
Mrs. John Gaffney spent Monday in Clare. Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Hickok called at John Gaffney's and H. Middleton's Wednesday. Thomas Cook entertained her niece and family from Midland last week. Mrs. Clarence Cook spent Thursday with Mrs. Thomas Martin and daughter Florence. Mrs. Thomas Cook spent Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Walter Reed. Miss Bessie Woods of Midland called on Doris Hickok Thursday. Mrs. Thomas Cook spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs. E. Hickok. Mr. and Mrs. H. Middleton called at J. Hickok's Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Howell of Leota visited Thursday afternoon. Naomi Hickok spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Higia Hickok.
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Clare
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H. Middleton
Thomas Cook
Midland
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Thomas Martin
Florence
Walter Reed
Bessie Woods
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E. Hickok
J. Hickok
Joe Howell
Leota
Naomi Hickok
Higia Hickok
Family Visits Span Weekend Across Several Towns
Beaverton and surrounding areas saw a series of weekend social visits. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Asche hosted in Beaverton, Winifred Letson stayed with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Acker, and Carl and Wm. Lewis from Detroit visited S. Harsh. Vergle Waddington and Frances Musser also visited over Sunday with family friends.
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Fred Asche
Beaverton
Cyril Letson
Winifred Letson
Joe Acker
Carl
Wm. Lewis
Detroit
S. Harshs
Robert
Donald Bergey
Frank Poet
Hayle
Vergle Waddington
Frances
Audrey Musser
Ralph Pelton
Homer Pelton
Clare
M. Harger
bemerk cough relief through ey's mixture
A fragmented ad describes Ey's Mixture for bronchial coughs promising quick relief with a few sips. It touts simple dosing and a bottle price, claiming regular use leads to restful sleep and less coughing at night.
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Local Shenanigans and Weekend Gatherings In Michigan Town
Henry Randle and friends visited family in rural Michigan. They returned to Detroit after a Saturday gathering with Henry's mother and brother. A separate incident left Billy Loomis injured on the ice from an axe mishap. he is under care but immobile. Nearby oil workers Clifford Randle Donald Cobleigh Charlie Jasmin and Don Fetters returned from Gladwin to their homes. Donald Cobleigh and wife visited Vernon. Hirnie Cleveland Ira Hitchcock and Floyd Randle with family joined Bertha Randle's circle in Clare for Sunday.
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Henry Randle
Henry
Detroit
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Don Fetters
Gladwin
Vernon
Hirnie Cleveland
Ira
Hitchcock
Floyd Randle
Clarence Randle
Clare
Bertha Randle
Gilmore Center Gilmore Church News for Earl E Vayette Pastor
Worship service at 10:00 a m with communion each Sunday Bible School at 11:00 a m The Willing workers met in the church basement last Thursday Delino Texas reports Gabriel Vanbuskirk underwent surgery at a local hospital and is recovering Earl E Vayette and family visited Ed A Kates family Sunday night Gladys Wendell from Wiint spent the weekend with the Fields family.
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