Farwell Mrs George Palmer Writes from Arizona
Mrs George Palmer details a cross country trip from Phoenix to California dated December 18. She describes rain and ice, a stop in Claremore, visits with Herb Holden in Dallas, witnessing El Paso and Ciudad Juarez, Mexican street life, and a ride through Texas New Mexico and Arizona via the Apache Trail. She notes ice on trees, clouds, and crossing the Coolidge Dam before entering the Devil's Canyon.
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George Palmer
California
Phoenix
Arizona
Erife
Wade
Will Rogers
Claremore
Amarillo
Texas
Mexico City
Playstaff
Dallas
Herb Holden
Herb
Wallas
el Paso
Old Mexico
Ciudad Jauraz
New Mexico
Coolidge Dam
Devil’s Canyon
Globe Arizona Copper Smelting Works Noted On Mountain Rim
A travel fragment describes Globe Arizona with a vast copper smelting operation spanning over a mile of surface high on a mountainside. The writer notes mining activity, and mentions plans to reach California the next day.
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Globe
Arizona
California
Pasadena
Long Beach
Los Angeles
Allie Palmer
Maringo Ave
Missionary to Speak at Farwell Church of God
Rev. Richard Teachout, a returned missionary from Central Africa, speaks Sunday at 11:00 AM at Farwell Church of God on his missionary experiences. Evangelistic services begin Sunday evening at 8:00 PM with Rev. George Huber of Edenville as speaker. all are invited.
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Church OF God
Richard Teachout
Central Africa
Farwell Church of God
George Huber
Edenville
Adult Night Classes Start at High School
Night classes for adults in Agriculture and Homemaking begin January 15 at the High School. The Agriculture course, led by Mr. Tyndall, covers Soils and Land Use, while Homemaking is led by Miss Dorothy Schruer. Classes meet Wednesdays at 8:00 for ten weeks. all adults are invited to join and engage in practical topics relevant to farmers and homemakers.
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Tyndall
Dorothy Schruer
Home We
Farmers Share Vet Treatment Under Cooperative Plan
Farmers in Surrey Gilmore Garfield Lincoln and Grant areas pay 50 cents per head for treatment. vet pays 10 cents to the FRA. Those not contacted by FFA should contact Mr Tyndall or county agricultural agents, with cooperation from Myr. Gibson and Wakefield of Clare and Isabella counties.
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FRA
Surrey
Gilmore
Garfield
Lincoln
West Side
Grant
F.F.A
Tyndall
Myr. Gibson
Mr. Wakefield
Clare
Isabella
Local School Reports Tuberculosis Tests and Prep
Naomi Clark and Principal Miss Knecht reviewed December 20 tuberculosis tests for seniors and freshmen. Positive cases will receive TM xrays soon. A child health clinic was held January 9 led by Dr. Ripka. Tonight Farwell leads the C.M.O.A.A. standings as the first semester nears its end with January 17.
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Naomi Clark
Knecht
Ripka
Kindergarten and First Grade Students Move to New Schools
Audrey Christensen notes two first graders Dorothy Castle and Darwin Gatrell have transferred to other schools. The class began a water transportation unit with posters of early boat types. Non absent and on time for the month ending December 20 were Betty Butters Lois Fahne stock Bonna Jean Fair Rosemary Huntley Joy McCumber Janet Schofield Darwin Gatrell Donald Lloyd Dorothy Anne McCumber James Powell Billy Siddons Rose Marie Stinchcombe and Billy Brasington.
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Audrey Christensen
Dorothy Castle
Darwin Gatrell
Betty Butters
Lois Fahnestock
Bonna Jean Fair
Rosemary Huntley
Joy McCumber
Janet Schofield
Donald Lloyd
Dorothy Anne McCumber
James Powell
Billy Siddons
Rose Marie Stinchcombe
Billy Brasington
Third Grade Studying Reindeer Peoples Wins Attendance Contest
The third grade leads the second in an attendance contest as Mildred Teachout teaches about children in cold countries and their customs through the tale of Ivan and his reindeer. Students are glad to be back after vacation and hope for better work this semester.
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Mildred Teachout
Ivan
Leola Gifford Teaches Word Books Approach
Leola Gifford describes using word books with Elson Basic Readers. New and difficult words from each story are added with definitions. Students learn meanings and usage by recording terms in their personal word books, aided by pictorial illustrations and practice in speech and writing.
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Leola Gifford
Elson
Sixth Grade Migs Vandenburg Aims for New Year
The class returns from vacation ready to study while eager for sledding. Migs Vandenburg praises students for cooperation on the Christmas program and offers wishes for health and prosperity in the new year.
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Migs Vandenburg
Eveyone
A&P Offers Military Service Pay and Insurance
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company will pay 20 percent of wages up to 100 dollars monthly for one year to employees entering U S military service and will cover group life insurance premiums for the same period. The program applies to full time staff and part timers with at least 30 hours weekly and six months service.
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Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company
United States
John A. Hartford
Board of Directors
Mr. Hartford
Mgr. Hartford
National Selective Service Act
Naval Reserve
National Guard
Protected Plant Under South African Game Laws
The rare welwitschia plant in South Africa is protected by game laws. A culprits destroying one faces a 500 pound fine or up to two years in prison.
Scout Troop 126 Bids Farewell To Alex Wylie
Clare Troop 126 met on Wednesday January 1 with fifteen Scouts. After lunch they presented Alex Wylie a sheath knife as a farewell keepsake as he moves to Mendota Illinois. Troop Scribe John Rodabaugh notes the event. A separate note mentions Dr. Walter F. Tunks in Akron Ohio with a 2000 volume dime novel collection valued at thousands, calling them good historical records.
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Clare Boy Scouts
Troop 126
Alex. Wylie
Alex
Mendota
Illinois
Walter F. Tunks
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Akron
Ohio
Deadeye Dick
Fragmentary text provides no clear news item
The readable portions fail to reveal a coherent event, person, or organization to summarize into a factual card.
Black finishes top choice for American car owners
A study finds automobile bodies finished in black remain the most preferred by American owners. The preference persists across regions, with buyers citing timeless elegance and resale appeal.
Rain Rainfall Ad Promises Payment If Teaxs County Sees Rain
The Scurry County Times in Texas ran a special rain advertising spread. Merchants agreed to pay regular rates only if at least half an inch of rain fell within a week after publication. No rain means no pay.
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Scurry County Times of
Texas
Gray Safer Color Used on Bridges Says Authorities
Bridge authorities say dark gray is preferred for safety. Lighter colors would glare in sunlight and risk accidents, they claim.
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