Congregational Ladies Guild to Meet January 12
Local church groups report social gatherings and club activities across the week. Various bridge clubs, a skating party, and a New Year’s Eve pepper party are noted with high scores, guests, and refreshments. The W S C S plans a January 12 meeting with officer installation. The Clare Baptist church youth night featured performances and a New Year message.
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Clare Baptist Church
Ed. Schlaffey,Jr
David Siel
Rank Sisters
Harle Redman
Harry Cleveland
Church of God
Resolve to Buy War Savings Bonds in 1944
A brief pledge encouraging citizens to increase purchases of War Savings Bonds and Stamps in the new year 1944, highlighting patriotic duty and financial support for the war effort.
Pansy Prielipp Weds John Spohn in Quiet Farm Ceremony
Miss Pansy Elnora Prielipp, daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Prielipp of Greenwood township, married John Milton Spohn son of Mr and Mrs Charles Spohn of Greenwood township in a 4 PM Friday December 24 ceremony at the Kleinhardt home. Rev Charles Kleinhardt officiated with Mrs Henry Brink as bridesmaid and Mr Brink as best man. The couple will reside on a Hayes township farm near the Spohn family.
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Pansy Elnora Prielipp
Earl Prielipp
Greenwoood Township
John Milton Spohn
Charles Spohn
Greenwood Township
Charles Kleinhardt
Kleinhardt
Henry Brink
Carson City
Brink
Price Bride of Malcomson in Quiet January Ceremony
Rose Marie Price married Donald Malcomson in a Sunday afternoon ceremony performed by Elder David Bailey. The couple, with Marion Malcomson as bridesmaid and Hughie Price as best man, will reside in Flint where he works, after a wedding supper at the bride’s home.
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Rose Marie Price
Clifford Price
Franklin Township
Donald Malcomnson
Don Malcomnson
Greenwood Township
David Bailey
Marion Malcommson
Hughie Price
Leo Gronda
Jane
Jack
Malecommson
Flint
Girl Scouts of Troop II Support Red Cross
The Girl Scouts of Troop II met January 6 in Clare school first grade room. Mrs. Cook spoke on Junior Red Cross needs and read a Marine letter praising the materials sent. Girls are making scrapbooks, four new members were welcomed Barbara Hearns Barbara Teale Clara Jean Worstell Janette Becker. Phyllis Sprague leads in tests. Darylene Garthe is second.
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Girl Scouts
Clare
Cook
Red Cross
Barbara Hearns
Barbara Teale
Clara Jean Worstell
Janette Becker
Phyllis Sprague
Ladies Union Elects Officers Friday Afternoon
The Clare Congregational church Ladies Union met in the church parlors for its annual session. Mrs. Josephine Murdoch led devotions and reports were given by the secretary and treasurer. Officers elected were President Mrs. Josephine Murdoch Vice President Mrs. H. C. Cudney Secretary Mrs. Ernest Beale Treasurer Miss Edith Brewer. A social time followed with refreshments before adjourning.
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Ladies Union
Clare Congregational Church
Josephine Murdoch
H. C. Cudney
Ernest Beale
Edith Brewer
Jas. McKay
McEwan Street
Bridge Tournament at Hotel Doherty Starts January 12
The event begins Wednesday evening January 12 with dessert bridge at 7 30. A Sentinel liner indicates results will arrive at a small cost.
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Doherty
Time-Tested Cold Remedy Promises Fast Relief
Time tested advice endorses Vicks VapoRub as a trusted home remedy for chest colds. The advertisement claims it relieves coughing, congestion, and throat and chest discomfort during sleep, helping many feel better by morning. It emphasizes a two way action and long-lasting effect.
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Vicks
Clare Study Club Annual Meeting at Hotel Doherty
The Clare Study Club holds its annual meeting on Tuesday evening at the Hotel Doherty with dinner at seven. Elections for next year are announced by the nominating committee led by Mrs. Artibee and Mrs. Neff. A book review of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith is featured, plus music and future planning. Adelaide Elden presides.
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Clare Study Club
Doherty
Alex Artibee
C B. Neff
Wmil Pfister
Henry Garen
Norris Hiden
J. Green
James E.ryan
Brooklyn
Betty Smith
Adelaide Elden
Good Literature Club Hosts Debate On American Internationalism
The Clare Good Literature Club met with Mrs. Marvin Witbeck on Tuesday January 4. President Mrs. Harold Schaeffer led routine business and nominated committee planning. Leah Garchow chaired the program with a debate on postwar problems featuring Mrs. Belle Quintal and Mrs. Garchon, followed by a piano interlude by Miss Doris Gerow. The group adjourned looking forward to January 18 with Miss Mary Gilmore.
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Clare Good Literature Club
Marvin Witbeck
Mvyrs
Harold Schaeffer
Doris Gerow
Gladys Witbeck
Grace Ackerman
Leah Garchow
Belle Quintal
Garchon
Gerow
Long Sea Bees
United States
Mary Gilmore
Speech Club to Aid War Bond Drive at Clare High
The T. W. E. speech club plans victory talks and bond sales for the Fourth War Loan Drive starting in January. Debaters will skip Nation League topics and focus on morale building, public support, and rally entertainment to help the war effort.
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Bay City
St. Louis
Uncle Sam
League of Nations
T.W.E
Clare High
War Bonds Call to Action
Home front support is critical as money from War Bonds funds tanks planes and assault boats. bullets of yesterday won’t win tomorrow’s battle. Buy more War Bonds now to aid U.S. military offensives in the Mediterranean and beyond.
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Mediterranean
U.S. Tréasury
Hospital Banter In Bedside Romance
A patient professes love to a nurse while in hospital. The nurse responds with playful reassurance that the doctor is also in love with her and that the patient was seen kissing her the previous day. The exchange highlights lighthearted romantic mischief during recovery.
Bible Name Mother-What are you going to name your new doll
A dialogue between a mother and child centers on naming a new doll. The child echoes a quirky naming pattern while recalling a song taught by the mother. The exchange ends with the child attributing the song title to the mother.
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Jane
Sirshe
Right You Are Mrs Smith Joke about a committee
A joke exchange about a husband missing to attend a committee. Mrs Jones explains a committee as a body that keeps minutes and wastes hours, prompting Mrs Smith’s quip about the delay.
Hungry Hire and the Poet's Winged Wish
A humorous exchange contrasts a romantic view with a pragmatic snack craving. The speakers riff on lofty imagery from poetry, then pivot to a comical craving for chicken neck meat, underscoring a playful clash of aspiration and appetite.
No Lie Over a Five Dollar Debt
Harry accuses Jerry of dodging repayment and breaking promises about paying five dollars. Jerry responds that he cannot pay today but asserts he kept his word previously.
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Harry
Jerry
Mixup at Counter Delays Egg Sandwich Order
Customer complains I ordered an egg sandwich but received a chicken sandwich. Waitress apologizes for the late order call and explains the mix up.
Nit-My billfold and weather jokes on California bills
A snappy quip compares California nitpicky bills to Florida weather reports, noting no real change in the financial outlook. The playful exchange highlights political budget chatter with a light, regional flavor.
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California
Florida
It All Depends Smith-Long Hair Makes a Man Look Intelligent
Smith says long hair makes a man look intelligent. Jones counters that his wife would mind finding it on his coat.
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Smith
Jones
Soup Suspected as Next Table Eats
Dialogue hints at neighbors at the next table eating soup, obscured by spray from Good Splashers. Jerry suggests soup as the plausible dish seen through the spray.
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Harry
Jerry
Dumb Sport Dora on golf course in Paris
On a Paris golf course a playful scene unfolds with Dumb Sport Dora as a humorous centerpiece. The query notes curiosity about ages, asking how old "ma" might be, hinting at family dynamics and light gossip.
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Dora
Paris
Tall Story About a Farmer and a Corn Load
A rustic exchange recalls a past bad harvest with humor. The farmer Wal describes a year when corn grew tall, and his father supposedly ate fifteen acres of corn in one sitting, illustrating exaggerated farmland hardships and rural storytelling.
What a Crack Singers Joke Sparks Classroom Banter
A playful exchange erupts in a music class as a student jokes about singing in a crack while the teacher critiques the performance. The light moment underscores a lively teaching moment about pitch and humor in the lesson.
New Year Blessing Brings Hope to Gordon Family
Maizie Gordon and her husband Donald endure hardship as their baby is born on New Year’s Day. Amid job struggles, Maizie’s faith and a series of hopeful hunches lead to the promise of a new house and a stable future. The newborn son marks a turning point for the couple.
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Maizie Gordon
Donald
Maizie
Lady Luck
New Year's Quiz Questions About Historic Dates
New Year's quiz links key dates to American history on January 1. Questions cover Americus Vespucci, Paul Revere, the Emancipation Proclamation, General Mad Anthony Wayne, the New Orleans attack, and Betsy Ross.
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America
Longfellow
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Americus Vespucci
Bay of Rio Janeiro
South America
Paul Revere
Anthony’’ Wayne
New Orleans
Jackson
Betsy Ross
Community club meetings and lodge schedules listed
Towns and groups in Clare and Farwell announce regular meetings. Townsend Club and Loomis Townsend Club schedule biweekly nights. Lions, Masons, Rebekahs, and Legion hold monthly or weekly sessions. Scout troops and parish women share dates at schools and churches with times noted. Everyone welcome. Try a classified liner for RESULTS.
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Congregational Ladies Guild
Stuart Bicknell
Mary Jo Ryan
Srecko Kajser
Theo. Bowler
Austin Bates
Ernest Bryant
Bridge Club
Anna Morgan
Barbara Zinger
Fenton Ware
the Baptist Church
Lynn Archbold
Weiner
Jay Green
Chester Wallace
Frank Hochstetler
Wallace
James Rassat
Richard Hartshorn
John Stoll
Hartshorn
Lester le Favour
Ebc. Cook
Gene Hosford
David Ruark
Tim Frey
W.S.C.S
Charles Stirling
Charles Hahn
Mabel Mulder
Wise Pepper Club
John Stough
Frank Peck
Emil Leis
Doris Ahrens
Joe Streif
Hazel Hawkins
Frank Murdoch
Leon Casner
Casner
Erwin Zinser
Omer Parent
Will Holmes
Emil Pfister
Mr. Pfister
Donald Holbrook
Theo. Wallington
Otto Pino
Pansy Prielipp
John Spohn
Bride
Don
Malcomson
Girl Scouts of Troop II
Reine Mae Reeder
Grandma
Good Literature Club
Speech Club
Sonny
Roy E. Cimmerer
Clare, Mid
Caldwell
Epsom
Carters
Stearns
Dr. Hess
Cooper Dry
Economy
Farwell: Townsend
Clara Rebekah
O.B.S
Farwell
Lodge No
Farwell Rebekah Lodge No. 208
Clare Lodge No
1.C.C.F
John B. Sparkel
W.F.W
Clare Common Council
Clare Cub Pac
The
American Legion Auxiliary
Farwell Boy
Loomis Townsend Club
Grant ‘Townsend Club
Grant Community Club
Elm Grove Townsend Club
Mt. Vernon Grange
Clare Masonic Lodge
Clare Townsend
Archambault
American Legion
Clare Troop 125
Boy Scouts of America
St. Cecilia’s
Shaman Snares
Sern Eerie Renee
NEW Gabardine
Gabardine
Fleming Shoe CO
Davy
Michigan
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