Michigan publishers convene at East Lansing amid war cost worries
Editors from Michigan newspapers gathered for the 67th Michigan Press Association convention at Michigan State College. Talks warned that wartime costs may raise advertising and subscription rates. one eighth of papers stopped publishing during WWI and trends show rate hikes continuing through 1942. Speakers included Grove Patterson and Linwood J. Noyes. Lt. Col. Furlong outlined civil defense prep. Governor VanWagoner praised editors for war service. new officers named Herman Millerwise president and others.
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Michigan
Michigan Press Association
Michigan State College
Grove Patterson
Toledo Blade
Charles L. Allen
Medill School of Journalism
Northwestern University
Hivanston
Illinois
E. Marion Johnson
Syracuse
New York
M. Williams
Washington, D. C
Frederic R. Gamble
New York City
V. Charters
Canada
Clyde R. Abrahams
Fort Custer
Harold A. Furlong
Michigan Council of Defense
Murray D. VanWagoner
Defense Council
Herbert A. Hall
Fifth Division
Don Leonard
Herman Millerwise
Sebewaing Blade
George A. Osborn
Sault
Livingston County Press
Howell
Tom Conlon
Crystal Falls Diamond Drill
Richard Cook
Hastings Banner
George Campbell
Owosso Argus Press
Clare Kiwanis program features school art exhibit
The Clare schools art department presented a program to the Clare Kiwanis Club. Chairman Paul Lowrey introduced Tom Rodabaugh and Dickie Thayer who showed student artwork including a mural of Africa created by fifty three fourth graders. Raemarie Ryan explained clay glaze making. James Forte spoke on block printing and linoleum, noting a six by twenty four foot mural on American literature being painted by advanced students for the session hall.
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Clare
Clare Kiwanis Club
Paul Lowrey
Tom Rodabaugh
Dickie Thayer
Africa
Raemarie Ryan
James Forte
New Prescription Room and Redecorating at Economy Drug Store
The economy drug store has redecorated with ivory walls white ceiling and green shelves. A new open prescription room with white lattice at the back and wallpaper racks along the north side adds space. Decorator Tommy Thompson led the remodeling.
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Tommy Thompson
City Taxpayers Schedule Notice
City taxpayers advised that collection of city taxes will occur every Wednesday afternoon at Citizens State Bank until further notice. Hazel Hawkins serves as City Treasurer and will oversee the collections.
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Citizens State Bank
Hazel Hawkins
Silo Equipment Sale By Farm Service Silo Co
Farm Service Silo Co of Vestaberg offers cement stave rib stone and flat stave silo components at low cost. Dictated by early orders through Clifford Rich mold and Clare representative in Clare Michigan.
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Big
Dia
Farm Service Silo Co
Vestaberg
Clifford Richmold
Claré Representative
Clare
Michigan
Meat Market for Sale in Rosebush with Modern Equipment
Meat market for sale in Rosebush featuring Frigidaire refrigeration and modern equipment. Inquiries to Mra Dora Walker at Rosebush telephone. Local ad notes this business opportunity and contact details.
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Rosebush
Iiquire of
Mra
Dora Walker
Victory Speakers Start First Class at Clare High
Local Victory Speakers gathered in the English room at Clare High School for their inaugural speech class led by Principal Emil Pfister. Fourteen members enrolled under Donald B. Holbrook, with plans for open forums. next meeting set for February 16 at 7:30. Dr. John H. Hall may attend. groups in need may contact Holbrook for a speaker.
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Victory
Clare High School
Emil Pfister
Donald BH. Holbrook
Holbrook
John H. Hall
Ernest Ramey Dies at Clare Home
Funeral services for Ernest Ramey were held at Doherty Funeral Home with Dr. John H. Hall officiating. Interment was in Cherry Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were Clare State Highway Department employees. Attendees from near and far included Ray Switzer, Orson Myers, Joe Lowry, Ben Venner, Tom White, Benjamin Kinney, Ed Crossen, Helen Chapple, Wayne Grimm, George Finch, and Ron V. Kennedy. State highway officials paid respects.
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Doherty
John H. Hall
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Clare State Highway Deparment
Clare Masonic Lodge
Ray Switzer
Amble
Orson Myers
Grand Rapids
Joe Lowry
Ben Venner
Marion
Tom White
Mt. Morris
Benjamin Kinney
Flint
Ed. Crossen
Midland
Helen Chapple
Coral
Wayne Grimm
Whittemore
George Finch
Saginaw
Ron V. Kennedy
Cadillac
State Highway Department
Circuit Court Upholds Sentence In Larceny Case At Tavern
In Harrison county jail a larceny conviction upheld after two young men stole beer bottles from Uncle Tom's Tavern. They unbolted a rear door, were caught by Nellie Coughlin and proprietor Thomas, resisted arrest, fled then were recaptured by state police. Jones got ninety days, Detzler sixty, for larceny. Kirkpatrick 17, Clare, charged as delinquent minor for wheel and tire larceny to appear before Probate Judge George Bates.
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Harrison
Justice Court
Nellie Coughlin
William B. Dunlop
Dunlop
Mt. Pleasant
Isabella County
Clare
Kyle McKinnon
Jones
Clare County
Detzler
Donald Orvis Kirkpatrick
Mt. Pleasant Post
George Bates
Hall attends funeral for Detour resident father
Dr. and Mrs. John H. Hall traveled to Detour in the Upper Peninsula after learning James Y. Hall aged eighty two had died Friday afternoon following illness. Funeral services were held Monday at 10 am from the church at Stalwart. Mrs. Hall, who had died nine years earlier, is named among six sons and one daughter and other relatives survive.
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John H. Hall
Detour
Upper Peninsula
Men 20 to 45 to Register February 16 Under National Guard and ROTC Plans
Public health service and federal military bodies announce a nationwide registration day for men ages 20 to 45 on February 16. Registration extends to cadets and midshipmen at West Point, Annapolis, and the Coast Guard Academy, plus Reserve officers and foreign diplomatic personnel. Local boards may register workers in industrial centers at their workplaces. Special registrars will cover those ill or confined, and inmates must register when released.
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Public Health Service
Active National Guard
Officers’ Reserve Corps
Regnar Army Reserve
Enlisted Reserve Corps
Naval Reserve
Marine Corps Reserve Cadets
United States Military Academy
United States Naval Academy
United States Coast Guard Academy
Rod and Gun Club Feeds Game Birds in Winter
Members of the Clare Rod and Gun Club place feeders in Clare and northern Isabella counties to aid pheasants quail and other game birds during winter. The club bought a half ton of feed and requests reports of birds needing feeding to Henry Doll secretary or any officers.
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Clare Rod and Gun Club
Clare
Isabella
Henry Doll
Scouts Observe Anniversary of Organization
The article notes Scouting’s expanding reach with ten million in its circle of influence. It highlights one and a half million active Scouts and Scouters celebrating the thirty second birthday, joined by eight and a half million alumni. It recalls the Scout Oath and Law and the duty to God country and others.
Barn Fire Burns Employee at Albert Middleton Farm
Neil Bergey, injured when a large barn burned at the Albert Middleton farm where he works, is recovering well. Mrs. Marie Beemer Bailey brought a 1842 orthography print to school Monday to show the children, recently donated by Arthur Long of Franklin township.
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Neil Bergey
Albert Middleton
Marie Beemer Bailey
Bailey
Arthur Long
Franklin Township
Boys in U S Service Update From War Fronts
Father and mother of Paul V Sorrell learn he is at San Antonio Texas with the Pilot Replacement Center. Neal Sowle has a new Scott Field Illinois address after transfer from Mississippi. Ward Feighner injured in an ambulance crash at Howard Field Canal Zone. Thomas Bernard Scott and Clare Lyle Waite enlist in the Naval Reserve for the duration of the emergency.
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Paul V. Sorrell
R. L. Sorrell
Paul
San Antonio
Texas
Squadron 1
Flight
Neal “Sowle
Neal Sowle
Mississippi
Technical School Squadron
S.P
Scott Field
Illinois
Pvt
Ward Feighner
Ward
Roy Feighner
U.S. Army
Howard Field
Canal Zone
Naval Reserve
United States Naval Reserve
Thomas Bernard Scott
5Th Street
Clare
Clare Lyle Waite
Route 2
Rev Albert Dawe Opens The Fact Of Christ Sermon Series
Rev Albert Dawe will begin a series of sermons next Sunday morning on the theme The Fact of Christ illustrated by the testimonies of those who knew him best. John the forerunner will give his testimony first next Sunday morning. All members and friends are urged to hear as many talks as possible.
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Albert Dawe
Christ
John
Jackson’s Market installs germicidal sterilization lamp
Lawrence Jackson has a GE Germicidal Sterilization lamp installed in the storage cooler of his meat market. The lamp reduces surface bacteria to the equivalent of lowering temperature by about 10 degrees within the 40 to 50 degree range, enabling longer meat storage and tenderization with improved odor in the cooler.
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Lawrence Jackson
General Electric
Jackson
Card of Thanks for Kindness after Father's Bereavement
We thank neighbors and friends for kindnesses and floral tributes in our bereavement of our father. Special thanks to Rev Johnson of Oxford, Mr Thurston, the Masonic Lodge, and all who participated in music. From Pearl Boorman and Family, Samuel Lowery and Family.
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Johnson
Oxford
Thurston
Masonic Lodge
Pearl Boorman
Samuel Lowery
Family thanks for support after loss of husband and father
The Ramey family expresses heartfelt thanks to relatives friends and neighbors for sympathy and flowers during illness and death of their husband and father. Special appreciation to the men of the State Highway Department for acts of kindness. Mrs. Ernest Ramey Doris and Robert Ramey Mr. and Mrs. E Shefferly.
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State Highway Department
Ernest Ramey
Doris
Robert Ramey
E. Shefferly
Wise Red Cross Unit Thanks for Chicken Supper Support
The Wise Red Cross Unit No 1 expresses gratitude to all who bought tickets for the January 28 Chicken Supper and to those who assisted with the event work.
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Wise Red Cross Unit
Rural mail carriers to sell National Defense Stamps
Rural mail patrons are told carriers will in the future carry National Defense Stamps for patrons to purchase. The service is expected to boost stamp sales noticeably.
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National Defense
Ann Arbor Passenger Train Delayed Five Tours Wednesday
A Wednesday morning Ann Arbor passenger train ran five tours late amid tracking snow. The report notes uncertainty about crew hunting habits or interests.
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Ann Arbor
Tratx
Jack
Soviet wine tasters blamed for wasteful spending
Izvestia accuses wine samplers on the main Soviet wine trust payroll of overenthusiasm costing the treasury about 400000 dollars annually. The paper says tasters have turned expert work into collective tasting parties.
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Izvestia
Ametica Switzerland Bolivia Mown as South America
Fragmented lines describe Bolivia as a landlocked nation with mountainous cities. The text conflates regions and calls Bolivia the Switzerland of South America, noting its terrain and position.
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Ametica
Switzerland
Bolivia
Red Cross Activities in Vernon Township Unit
The Vernon Township Red Cross unit meets January 29 at Vernon Town Hall with twenty nine volunteers cutting sewing and knitting to reach 334 garments. Officers elected include Chairman Mrs Albert Schug First Vice Mrs John Stough Second Vice Mrs Lewis Thayer Secretary treasurer Mrs William Hendrie. Meetings held Thursdays. A Clare County unit meeting is set for February 9 at 8 00 PM in Clare City Hall open to all members and interested helpers.
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Vernon Township
Vernon Town
Red Cross
Albert Schug
John Stough
Lewis Thayer
William Hendrie
Roy Thayer
Ivan Mcintosh
Ray Hales
Harry Wild
Art Wilson
Lena Brewer
Allen Border
Wilson Samborn
Forest Brewer
Clare County Red Cross
Clare
Red Cross Home Service Institute Held in Big Rapids
An institute for Home Service in Red Cross work met at Ferris Institute in Big Rapids on Tuesday February 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Mrs. Musgrove of the Midwest Red Cross headquarters led the event. About twenty five attendees were present, with ten from Clare County. The session was described as instructive and interesting.
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Red Cross
Big Rapids
Ferris Institute
Musgrove
Mid-West
St. Louis
Missouri
Michigan
Clare County
Sewing Event Promises Knitting and Craft Work
Announcement notes a sewing and knitting session next Tuesday February 10 with sewing machines, materials, and directions for making various articles. Open to all, informal craft gathering in the community space.
Knitting Help Offered by Mrs Louis Gee at Home
Mrs Louis Gee offers assistance to anyone wanting knitting help and invites them to visit her home at any time for guidance and support.
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Louis Gee
Refugee Garment Drive Seeks Submissions by February 12
Notice asks any persons or units with sewing or garments for refugees to bring them to Mrs. Lamb by Thursday next week February 12. Articles must be sent in.
Valentine Party Planned at Grant Town Hall
A community sponsored Valentine party is set for Friday evening February 13 at Grant town hall. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Grant Town Hall
Brown Corners Church Moves Services to Dover Rally
Services at Brown Corners L. B. Church will be moved to Dover for a Young Peoples C B E Rally on Sunday evening February 8. Dover events begin at 8 00 p m and the Brown pastor urges attendance if possible.
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Brown Corners L. B
Young Peoples C. BE
Dover
Brown
Rummage Sale Continues February 7 at Mater Building
Rummage sale continues Saturday February 7 at the Mater Building with a fresh supply of rummage. Donations are requested and may be called for by calling phone 267. L. D. 8. Aid.
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Mater
L. D
Dancing Party at Cloverleaf Hall Friday
St Henrys Parish Council sponsors a dancing party at Cloverleaf Hall on Friday evening February 6. Lunch will be served. All are welcome.
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Cloverleaf Hall
St. Henry’s
Bereavement Thanks to Friends and Neighbors
We thank our friends and neighbors for assistance during our bereavement especially Rev Wyrick Mrs Wyrick Miss Elizabeth Oman the pallbearers and all others who helped Mr and Mrs Edwin Snook.
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Rev. Wyrick
Wyrick
Elizabeth Oman
Middleton Willard Smith and Albert Middleton Thank Community
The Middleton Smiths express gratitude to friends neighbors Clare fire department and all who showed kindness and donated for cleaning up after their fire. They thank everyone for support and generosity during the time of need.
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Clare
Albert Middleton Willard Smith
Gleason's Bridge Tournament Continues This Week
The Gleason's bridge event resumes with play starting Tuesday evening. Interested players are asked to call 281 for further details and registration.
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Gleason's
Fegiater
Community club and lodge meeting reminders in Clare area
A list of recurring meetings and events in Clare area groups including Townsend clubs Grange Rebekah Lodge American Legion Auxiliary Farmers Union and VFW posts plus annual events such as the Father and Son Banquet at Congregational Church. Readers are urged to save dates and contact Rev Dave for tickets.
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Congregational
Church
Dave
Local American Legion Holds Biweekly Meetings
The American Legion chapter meets on the second and fourth Monday evenings each month to discuss civic activities and community service plans. Members are urged to attend to coordinate upcoming events and charitable efforts.
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The
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
American, Légion
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Home Service Institute
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Mt. Vernon Grange
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Clare Study Club
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Rebekah Lodge
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