Founders Week Highlighted by A P Store Principles
Mr. Ritter of Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. emphasizes founders principles from 1859 as a defense against rising food costs. The store celebrates Founders Week honoring George Hartford, citing direct buying, low profits, and strict anti speculative pricing to ensure healthful foods at reasonable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritter
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company
George Huntington Hartford
Wounder
Hartford
America
Mr. Hartford
United States Civil Service Examinations Announced
The United States Civil Service Commission announced open competitive exams for several positions. Applications must be filed in Washington by March 13 or March 17 1941 with extra time for western applicants. Salaries range from 1320 to 8800 yearly with retirement deductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Commission
Washington
Colorado
Naval
Navy Department
Navy Yards
Economic policy remarks on price and producer returns
Ritter argues for restoring the high American standard of living by narrowing the gap between retail prices and producer returns. He emphasizes policy measures to align costs and earnings, urging steps to balance inflation and producer profitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Ritter
Mass Schedule at St. Henry's Church Rosebush
Rev. Gordon Grant presides at St. Henry's Church Rosebush on US-27 this Sunday at 8 30 a m Mass invites all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Henry’s
Rosebush
Gordon Grant
Sign cutting taught to border patrol recruits at Camp Chigas
El Paso reports border patrol recruits at Camp Chigas receive training in modern science and the ancient art of sign cutting. Inspector Love emphasizes reading tracks and marks as a critical, timely intelligence tool for patrolling land and water borders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
United States
Camp Chigas
T. P. Love
Love
Girls Tug of War in Mandalay Brings Rain The Six Day Belief
Burmese girls in Mandalay conducted a six day tug of war to induce rain before the Thingyan water festival. The ritual sought to avert ill luck from a drought, and on the sixth day a thunderstorm broke over the city after hours of prayer at pagodas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandalay
New Dunkless Doughnut With Coffee Flavored Inside
Hartford bakers announce a pre dunked doughnut that is coffee flavored and leaves no drips on tablecloths or fingers. The pastry resembles a traditional old fashioned and aims to make breakfast simpler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Ancient Babylonians First Used Coinage and Money
University of Chicago study shows money system began centuries before Christ in Babylon. Dr Waldo H Dubberstein of the Oriental Institute notes coinage and a monetary system were devised by Babylonians with lead copper silver and gold used for money in successive centuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
University of Chicago
Waldo H. Dubberstein
School
Oriental Institute
Tit a Successful Party Tuesday Night
Sixty five couples attended a dancing party at Mt. Vernon Grange Hall Tuesday evening hosted by the Baird Parents Club to raise funds for school band uniforms. The district’s band now totals nearly eighty pieces, with added uniforms needed. the board of education and other groups assist revamping existing attire. Jennings Archambault rented and donated the hall. Stanley Masten, Omer Parent, and Gene Wyman led the arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon Grange Hall
Baird Parents Club
Board of Education
Jennings Archambault
Stanley Masten
Omer Parent
Gene. Wyman
State Board approves agricultural education classes for Farwell
The State Board of Control for Vocational Education approved programs for twenty nine Michigan cities on Monday. George H. Fern announced the measures including Benton Harbor Evening School adult classes in trade and industrial education and various adult and homemaking courses in several towns. A farm shop course was approved for Paw Paw and agricultural education for adults or part time students was approved in numerous communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
State Board of Control
George H. Fern
Benton Harbor
Ronteo and
Holly
Highland Park
Decatur
Perrington
Alma
Clio
Clayton
Fairgrove
Farwell
Grand Ledge
Hemlock
New Hudson
North Branch
Onsted
Richland
Sand Creek
Three Rivers
St. Johns
Walled Lake
Zeeland
Chesaning
Bronson
Chelsea
Clinton
Dundee
Lowell
Saline
Paw Paw
Leonard McJames Faces Fine and Jail for Drunk Driving
Leonard McJames of Wise township Isabella county was arrested Friday night and heard by Justice Kyle McKinnon in Clare Saturday. He was fined twenty five dollars and costs and sentenced to sixty days in Clare County jail with an extra thirty days if the fine is not paid. His companions William MeJames and Nile Bellows were released after paying court costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard McJames
Wise Township
Isabella County
Kyle McKinnon
Clare
Clare County
MeJames
William MeJames
Nile Bellows
Message from Rabbi Wolsey on bereavement for Mrs Tasker
Rabbi Louis Wolsey sends heartfelt thanks to Winnie Tasker after a recent bereavement. He notes comfort from Clare friends and plans to visit Carrie Gray in Los Angeles next week, signing with sincere regards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Tasker
Louis Wolsey
Winnie Tasker
Winnie
Los Angeles
Carrie Gray
Louis
Returned Missionary and Husband Lead Loomis Gospel Mission Services
Rev. and Mrs. Frank Foster conduct services at the Loomis Gospel Mission this Thursday and Friday evenings. Mrs. Foster, a returned missionary from India, showed slides and will wear native costumes with a message. Curios from India will be offered and Rev. Foster will give a closing message. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loomis Gospel Mission
Frank Foster
Bats Use Wing Sensors to Navigate Narrow Wires
An article notes bats have supersensitive sense organs in their wings enabling a blindfolded bat to fly through a room full of wires without touching them. The discovery highlights bats' remarkable navigation abilities beyond sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natural History
Ex- Plains
Crescent Moon positions explained for celestial predictions
The article notes that the crescent moon’s position results from the Sun Moon and Earth geometry and can be forecast in advance. It mentions George's Market open evenings and Sundays at 118 Hast Street Clare with Quality meats and groceries and contact phone 290.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moon
Earth
Card of Thanks for A D Hampton
Family expresses gratitude for acts of kindness during illness and death of A D Hampton. Thanks to floral volunteers pallbearers reverends Kleinhardt and Henderich singers and Clare County Road Commission for road plowing and sanding. Hampton family and relatives sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Hampton
Kleinhardt
Henderich
Clare County Road Commission
Thank you note from Lyle Bond to Eagle church group
Lyle Bond offers heartfelt thanks to the Young People's Christian Endeavor Society of Eagle church for a fruit gift and to friends and neighbors who sent cards, gifts, magazines, and visits during hospital and home stays in Dover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Christian Endeavor Society of
the Eagle Church
University Hospital
Dover
Lyle Bond
Appreciation for kindness after illness and death
The family expresses sincere thanks for the many acts of kindness shown during the illness and passing of their brother and son. They especially acknowledge friends neighbors singers the Dohertys and Rev Albert Dawe along with Ms and Mrs Roy Joslin and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dohertys
Albert Dawe
Roy Joslin
Thanking Friends for Kindness After Accident
Mrs. C. W. Nash expresses gratitude to friends for flowers cards and solicitations following her accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Nash
City Tax Collection Notice for Clare
Citizens State Bank will host tax collection every Wednesday and Friday afternoon until further notice. City of Clare treasurer Jessie Gibbs announces the arrangement and timeframe for payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens State Bank
Clare
Jessie Gibbs
Michigan workers urged to register for defense production
The Michigan State Employment Service Office at Alma City Hall calls on workers to register for jobs in industries supporting national defense. Prompt registration with local office is advised to secure positions and training opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
America
Michigan State Employment Service Office
City Hall
Alma
Clare County Republican Convention Call 1941
The Clare County Republican Committee calls a convention of Republican electors to meet at Clare City Hall on February 18 1941 at ten in the fore noon. Delegates chosen in the September 1940 primary will attend. Delegates will elect six representatives to the State convention in Grand Rapids on February 28 1941. Donald B. Holbrook dated January 8 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Michigan
Republican Committee
Clare
Grand Rapids
Donald B. Holbrook
Lake George Library Opens in New Location
The Lake George Library is now open facing the north end of Lake George avenue with daily hours from 4 PM to 4 PM except Saturdays. New books are arriving continually, under Librarian 1813 G. A. Silover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake George
Lake George Avenue
G. A. Silover
Spring samples on display at Mrs Cour's home
Mrs Joseph Cour announces she has spring samples for her customers to view at her daughter Mrs Pearl Johnson's home on West Seventh Street. She cannot canvass the city and invites patrons to call at Mrs Johnson's day or evening.
Primary Election Cancelled in 1941 City Notice
The Primary Election scheduled for February 17 1941 has been cancelled by City Clerk Alex McKinnon. Voters are advised of the change and to await further instructions from city officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex McKinnon
City Glerk
Primary Election Notice for Sheridan Township
To Sheridan Township voters there will be no primary election on February 17. Township Clerk Lewis B. Rutter confirms the change and provides official notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis B. Rutter
Guy
Perry
Skin Lotion Made From Peanuts Notice
Short public notice to Surrey Township voters dated February 17 lists Guy Perry as clerk. The fragment mentions a peanut based skin lotion product, unclear whether related to the notice.
Community Meeting Schedule Highlights Local Clubs
A roundup of upcoming meetings includes Farwell Townsend Club every other Tuesday Clare Lodge No 333 meets Mondays at 830pm Hatton Townsend Club first and third Friday monthly Clare Common Council first and third Mondays Loomis Townsend first and third Fridays Elm Grove Townsend Club second and fourth Fridays Clara Rebekah Lodge Tuesdays 800pm Clare Chamber third Tuesday Ver non Help the Hostess February 19 American Legion Auxiliary first and third Mondays Farmers Union Local 143 first and third Wednesdays Clare Masonic Lodge second Tuesday Amer can Legion second and fourth Mondays Clare Isabella District Association Shepherd February 20 Meeting notice urges patrons to try classified line for results.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lansing
Pattengill Junior High
Boy Scouts
A &P
United States Civil Service Examination
Washington, D.C
Clare Post Office
Constitution OF the
Lincolna
Kentucky
Abraham Lincoln
Adams
Massachusetts Farm
Joa Adams
John Quincy Adams
U.S
State Board
Sue
THE
James S. Bicknell
Clare, Michigan
Federal Reserve System and
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
A. D
Hampton and Family
Floyd Garver
Robert
Tommy
Arthur Philipps
Norris
Merle
Loven
Nevill
Janet
Neil
A. J. Emerson Hampton
Lake George Library
Sheridan Township
Surrey Township
Farwell Townsend Club
Clare Lodge No
1.C.C.F
Hatton Townsend Club
Clare Common Council
Loomis Townsend Club
Elm Grove Townsend Club
Clara Rebekah
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Grant Townsend Club No. 1
Congregational Church
OLS
Help
Vernon
A. J. Archbold
American Legion Auxiliary
the Legion Rooms
Grant Township
Farmers Union
Clare Masonic Lodge
American Legion
Clare-Isabella
Rebekah
Shepherd
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