Farwell Blue Star Mothers Install Officers
On Monday evening January 2 the Farwell Blue Star Mothers held an installation at their hall. Mrs. Chlco Renner and Mrs. Inez Bentley installed officers including President Mrs. Lida Allen Vice President Mrs. Ethel Thrush Secretary Mrs Nellie Young Treasurer Mrs Minnie Dell Caplain Mrs Chloe Renner Historian Mrs Inez Bentley Patriotic Instructor Mrs Pearl Osbourn Guard Mrs Mable McCumber. A delightful lunch was served by Mrs Grover Updyke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwell Blue Star
Chlco Renner
Inez Bentley
Lida Allen
Ethel Thrush
Nellie Young
Minnie Dell Caplain
Chloe Renner
Pearl Osbourn
Brg
Mable McCumber
Grover Updyke
New L D S Church To Open Here Sunday
A H Seymour pastor of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Farwell announces the opening program for the new church on Sunday January 9 at 9 30 a m Fellowship 11 00 a m Preaching by Bishop Beck Independence Ma 12 00 noon Basket Dinner 4 30 p m Music 3 00 p m Preaching by Apostle Oakman Independence Ma District President B H Doty will be present
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Seymour
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of ‘Latter Day Saints
Farwell
Beck
Independence
Apostle Oakman
B. H. Doty
Farwell Briefs Mail Train Schedule Ann Arbor
Local notices list daily mail train No. 62 south at 10 52 A M and No. 51 north at 2 59 P M with daily service except Sunday. Calendar items note January events including Alice L Seeley Chapter practice January 6 and School of Instruction January 9 at 7 30 p m with a 6 30 p m pot luck, Woman's Club January 10, and lodge installations January 11.
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South
Choir Members Thank W S G S and Terwilliger Hosts
The Methodist Choir expresses gratitude for a ham supper at Terwilliger's on Friday night. Sixteen members attended the event, which featured a U shaped table decorated with lights.
New Year Parties Hosted by Local Fraternal Organizations
Several community groups held New Year’s Eve gatherings on December 31 at the Masonic Temple and Odd Fellow Hall. Eastern Stars, Masons, Rebekahs, and Odd Fellows hosted card games and generous suppers as the year ended.
School of instruction set for Jan 9 at Chapter 194
Associate Grand Conductress Mrs Georena G VanDerstel of Grand Rapids will lead a school of instruction at Alice L Seeley Chapter No 194 C S at 7 30 pm Monday Jan 9 A pot luck supper at 6 30 pm will precede the school W M Alice Louise Hochstetler has called a practice for this Friday night Jan 6
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georena G. VanDerstel
Grand Rapida
Alice L. Seeley
C. 5
Engaged couple announced in Farwell area notices
Mr and Mrs Vernie Hose announce the engagement of their daughter Donna Hose to Gerald Bud Rodabaugh of Clare. The wedding date is not set. Families visited Cadillacs and Lake City for Christmas. Various local residents are noted visiting relatives and attending events through the holiday period.
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Vernie Hose
Donna Hose
Gerald “Bud” Rodabaugh
John Rodabaugh
Clare
Farwell Church Congregations Sunday Services Schedule
Several local churches list service times and activities. Farwell Churches presiding elder Earl Ewing leads 10:00 A M church school and 11:00 A M preaching with cottage prayer meetings. Methodist Church invites all for 10:15 AM school and 11:30 AM worship with a choir practice Monday at 4 PM. Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints shows 10:00 PM Sunday School and 11:00 AM preaching with 8:00 PM service, women's and Zion groups meet monthly or biweekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Jesus Christ
Earl Ewing
Methodist Church
Leslie Nevins
First Baptist Church
James
Herring
Lewis Irwin
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ ‘of Latter Day Saints
Albert Seymour
Hobart Beavers
Zion’s League
Red Cross Chapters Aid Servicemen and Families
Red Cross Home Service workers assist veterans and families with emergency needs and housing and transportation during service separations. A Kentucky sergeant and family receive help securing emergency leave and housing after medical and financial setbacks, illustrating ongoing support beyond active duty.
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RED Cross
Air Force
Kentucky
Seattle
Campaign ad speech and a half brother inquiry
A bombastic politician delivers a grand campaign address in a city while using ornate stately prose. In a separate scene Brother Little Willie learns of a new family addition and asks where the other half of his half brother is.
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Little Willie
Willie
Child Discipline Advice From Old Paper Sparks Debate
A vintage note suggests calming a noisy child by brushing their hair and, if needed, using the brush on the other end. The practical and ethical implications provoke discussion about historical parenting norms and child welfare.
Jealous Actress Spars With Gypsy Rose Lee Over Play
The piece recalls a stage feud as an actress mocks Gypsy Rose Lee after her success in The Naked Genius. Gypsy replies with sly politeness as the exchange hints at literary competition and public adulation.
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Gypsy Rose Lee
Gypsy
Cannibal Child Refuses to Eat in Grim Patient Tale
A disturbing fragment describes a cannibal and his child in a medical scene. The doctor asks whats wrong as the child shows reluctance to eat and appears unwell, signaling a troubling illness or condition.
Talkative Wife Says Jim Hasn’t Spoken To Wife A Year
A humorous exchange shows Jim avoiding conversation with his wife for over twelve months. He wonders if she interrupts him, while she hints at ongoing friction in their marriage.
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Jim
Time Flies and Soprano Seeks Engagement
A soprano seeks an engagement and questions a booking agent about years in grand opera. The exchange touches on familiarity with Madam Butterfly while referencing a caterpillar remark and the impresario’s skepticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madam
Butterfly
Clare County Road Commission Holds December Meeting
Regular session in Harrison Michigan on December 19 1949 opens at 10 am with Chairman Manuel Sutton presiding. Directors Sutton Diment and Harrold present along with numerous local business and community representatives. The board approves an $18600 contract for White Trucks with payments starting June 19 1950 and votes payroll of 6505.00 and various bills for postage, fuel, freight, and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Michigan
Clare County Road Commission
Court House
Manuel Suton
Harrold
Diment
Manuel Sutton Elmer Amble
Sugar Cane Gains Through 2 4 D Weed Control
Louisiana sugar cane yields rise due to Bureau of Plant Industry research on controlling alligator weed with 2 4 D. The U S Department of Agriculture says protection from this weed saves growers about 5 000 000 dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Bureau of Plant Industry, Soils, and Agricultural Engineers
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Stubble-Mulch Tillage Covers Vast U.S. Farmland
More than 15 million acres of farm land in the United States were under stubble mulching tillage this year, reflecting widespread adoption of conservation farming practices across regions and seasons.
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United States
Jets Deliver Huge Power From Thrust to Horsepower
A hypothetical 10 000 pound thrust jet engine would deliver more than 20 000 horsepower when traveling at the speed of sound. Engineers explain jet power is measured in pounds of thrust and equals horsepower only at 3875 miles an hour, increasing with speed.
Cleaning White Shoes Proper Cleaning Steps
White shoes should be cleaned off the foot and dried thoroughly to prevent stretching out of shape. Use gentle cleaning methods and avoid excess moisture to maintain fit and appearance.
Clare City Commission Proceedings December 1949
City of Clare holds regular meeting with Mayor Haley presiding. Roll call shows present Haley Hughes McConica, absent Ward. Police Chief application from Ralph Hether filed. Clerk hire approved 400.00 from July 1949 to November 1949. County grader bid 950.00 accepted. Various bills approved including street, Xmas lights, machine ribbons, clerical and police car expenses. Meeting adjourned by Mayor Haley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Mich
Haley
Hughes
McConica
Ward
Ralph I. Hether
Yeas
Haley Justice Clerk
Allis Chalmers
Oxygen Fire Dept
Alex McKinnon
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School of Instruction
Roy Glass
Harold Glass
Lamsing
Viola Agle
University Hospital
Frank Coker
Mary Hita Coker
Crosswell
Russell Pugsley
Dewey Dell
Hisenhauer
Earl Eisenhauer
Springer
Detroit
Ruby Strong
Lida Strong
Doris
Lewis
Carl Timmons
Midland
Anna Hinds
Bronson Hospital
Kalamazoo
Red Cross Home Service
Zoe
Home Service
Army
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Red Cros
Fathise Army
Mainte
Sam
Ee Colletr Baebee Commissioners
Meee
Fanning P.M. State Savings Bank
Clyde Gable
Burrough's Adding Machine Co
Cities Service Oil Company
Wolverine Express
AH Car Auto Glass Company
Orville Bates
W. EB. Bowler Gillespie
Maple Grove Telephone Co
City of Harrison
Hilda Bringman
Trens
Doyle Freight
Herbert Brown BH
Zinser
TY Randall
D. Archbold
L. H. Marsh Grain Company
Ques Service Oil Company
Morton Oil Company
Frank Wright
Clare Auto Parts
Gr. Rapids
Hanley
Robert Querbach
Clifton Bouchey
Clarence Ramey
John Bouchey
Duro Test. Corp
Burroughs
Margaret McKim
W. B. Dunlop
Jennison Holw, Co
L. R. Shear Spencer Ltd Ser A
Ulrich Clare Fire Dept
Albert Haley
HUB Oil Company
Ernest Green
Clal
Clare Sentinel
Ford
America
McEwan St
Clare, Michigan
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