Michigan Bell reports 1946 as busiest year despite shortages
Michigan Bell Telephone compiled a record year 1946 with a $39 million construction drive adding 400 000 phones reaching 1 380 000 in service. The line network grew to 20 times around the earth and rural service rose by 20 000. Long distance traffic rose to 160 000 calls daily. A Detroit mobile phone service was launched and plans for dashboard service and highway service expanded for 1947. The company aims to reduce the waiting list and restore pre war standards in coming year.
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Michigan Bell Telephone Company
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Plang
Michigan
Michigan Bell
VFW Auxiliary to Meet at Clare High School
Regular meeting of the VFW Auxiliary will be held Monday evening January 13 at 7 30 o clock in the Clare High School mathematics room second floor extreme west end of hall Members urged to attend and help secure a permanent meeting place for the auxiliary and other matters of vital importance. 1412
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VFW
Clare High School
In Memoriam for James Sherman Five Years On
A widow recalls her husband James Sherman who died January 9 1942 and asks if he could come home as she sits alone. she remembers the grave marker and marks five years since his death in a loving remembrance note from Mrs James Sherman.
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James ‘Sherman
James Sherman
Sealed bids sought for eighty acre Michigan farm south of Rosebush
The undersigned invites written bids to purchase an eighty acre farm located south of Rosebush Michigan three miles west. One half of oil and mineral rights reserved and the right to reject any or all bids reserved. Bids due by midnight January 31 1947. Mrs Francis Yager Weston Michigan bids or terms.
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Rosebush
Michigan
Francis Yager
Weston
Mich
Sei
Abe
Local Farmers Now Members of Holstein Alsn
Louis W. Becker and Emery L. Bon ham of Clare are among fifty six Michigan Holstein breeders admitted to The Holstein Friesian Association of America by unanimous vote. Applications from 800 were approved. The national Holstein association is the largest dairy cattle recording organization with more than 36,700 members.
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Louis W. Becker
Emery L. Bonham
Clare
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
National Holstein Association
Father of Clare Man Dies in Chicago After Illness
Frederick B. Walker of Chicago died December 27 1946 after two months of illness in a city hospital. Born March 25 1881 in Vernon Illinois he moved to Chicago thirty years ago with his family. Survived by wife Ida four sons and two daughters all of Chicago except Conrad Walker of Clare along with relatives and friends. Funeral services were held December 30 at Kolssak Funeral Home with Rev Jos Higgins officiating and interment in Arlington Cemetery near Chicago.
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Frederick B. Walker
Chicago
Vernon
Illinois
Ida Walker
Conrad Walker
Clare
Kolssak
Jos. Higgins
Arlington Cemetery
Revival Meetings at Eagle Church of God
Revival meetings are now in progress at the Eagle Church of God with Mrs. Elza Beery of Findlay Ohio as evangelist. She is a forceful speaker and the pastor invites all to hear her messages from God's Holy Word. Services begin at 8:00 PM. Rev. M. R. Honderich, Pastor.
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Eagle Church of God
Elza Beery
Findlay
Ohio
Revivals Continue Next Week at Loomis Missionary Church
Revival meetings at Loomis Missionary church began Monday with strong attendance. A special Friday night service for children and young people is planned with group singing and an object lesson by Mrs. Rupp, followed by a message from Rev. Rupp. Next week features theme nights and a remembrance gift for the youngest and oldest attendees.
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Loomis Missionary Church
Midland Missionary Church
Hinkleville
Loomis
Rupp
Wesley Teale
Appreciation note from Clarence Gotton to friends and neighbors
Clarence Gotton thanks friends and neighbors for records gifts and flowers sent during his illness and hospitalization.
Recalling Early Clare School Pioneers in Philadelphia
Sentinel feature lists 1880s Clare Public Schools students including Louis Wolsey and teachers like Superintendent Stanley Wood. It notes the 1888 building layout for grades seven to ten and records graduates in 1887 1889 and absent 1888 with Eva Harris Dora Loomis Bertha Feighner Jennie Sexsmith among them.
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Philadelphia
Clare
Dr. Wolsey
Stanley O. Wood
Caytie O. Eaton
Louis Wolsey
Remick Jeffries
Charles Ross
May Bicknell
Hdna Wilden
Tess Loach
Albert Maynard
Allan Burnham
Roy Gallagher
James Bicknell
Jennie Sexsmith
Laura Holbrook
Herbert Sexsmith
George Sexsmith
Eva Harris
Maude Rhodes
Eva Trevedick
Anna Colson
Frank Mooney
Blanche Mooney
Jim Dougherty
Clyde Harris
Floyd
Supt
Wood
Winnie Merrill
Winnie Tasker
KE. Sixth Street
Dora Loomis
Bertha Feighner
Annual Congregation Meeting at St John’s Clare
The annual congregation meeting of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Clare will be held Sunday January 12 at 2:00 p m. A pot luck dinner will be served in the church parlors after the service. All voting members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Clare
Clare Girl Scout Council Meeting With Minstrel Show
The Clare Girl Scout Council will meet Tuesday evening January 14 at 6:30 in the Methodist Church parlors. The program includes a minstrel show by Troop II and a pot luck supper. Please bring a dish to pass.
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Clare Girl Scout Council
Troop II
Appreciation note from Gladwin farmer thanks donors
I extend my appreciation to the Colonville Sunday School friends and neighbors for Christmas gifts. I also thank Mr. and Mrs. Harley Sowle Mr. and Mrs. Guy Beatty and many others for their gifts. I recall 32 years of kindness on the farm and wish blessings. Mrs. W. H. Bruckart Gladwin Box-56.
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Colonville
Harley Sowle
Guy Beatty
W. H. Bruckart Gladwin
Appreciation for kindness after loss in local notice
We express heartfelt thanks to friends for kindness and sympathy during illness and passing of our loved one. Special thanks to Rev Hahn the choir pall bearers and Mr Thurston from Edw Axford Mrs Daisy Tiede man and family Aaron Allen
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Hahn
Thurston
Edw
Axford
Daisy Tiedéman
Aaron, Allen
Annual Meeting Notice for Farmers' Independent Produce Co
The Annual Meeting of Farmers Independent Produce Company will be held at the Clare City Hall on Friday evening January 17 1947 at 8 00 o clock. The program includes business meeting lunch and dancing. Arthur Howland of Michigan State College will explain reorganizing a cooperative. 1512 Lionel Duncan Secretary.
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Farmers’ Independent Produce Company
Clare City
Arthur Howland
Michigan
State “College
Lilonel Duncan
Mt Pleasant 4-H Leaders Training Meeting Set
The 4-H Club Leaders Training meeting will be held at the Methodist Parish House Mt Pleasant on Tuesday January 14 starting at 430 with Kenneth Ousterhout and Ada Hough 4 H Club representatives from M H C conducting the discussion A pot luck supper at 630 follows An open forum covers 4 H organization supervision and a county service club for older members A report on the 1946 4 H year will be given by extension staff Ice cream and cake will be provided Bring sandwiches and a dish to pass 100 percent attendance urged.
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Mt. Pleasant
Kenneth Ousterhout
Ada, Hough
M.8.c
Winter Bird Feeding Guide From M J Brown
A letter urges residents to feed birds during icy conditions. It describes simple methods: place ear corn near sheltered spots, create a grain trough feeding box from old boards, sprinkle grit and grain on snow, and ensure a water source with available melt. The writer signs off as M J Brown.
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M. J. Brown
In loving memory of Gerald Hickok on his passing
A memorial note from his parents and sisters and brother marking seven years since Gerald Hickok died on January 8 observing the anniversary with family tributes and loving memories.
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Gerald Hickok
Sheridan-Gran ge Dance Promises Music and Lunch
Friday January 17 event with lunch served. Good music and prices listed as 75c for couples and 35c for extra guests. Committee notes.
Beal City Dance Featuring Six Lakes Orchestra
Beal City hosts a Friday night dance with music by the Six Lakes orchestra. All welcome with admission at 60 cents. Event runs from 7 to 2, details listed as 1518.
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Beal City
Six Lakes Orchestra
City Tax Notice From Clare Priday City Treasurer
Notice to taxpayers of Clare Priday that 1946 city taxes will be received in the afternoons only. Vera B. Peterson, City Treasurer, urges prompt payment at the Guizeng State Bank and warns on further action for delinquent taxes.
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Guizeng
Bank
Clare Priday
Nothce
Citizens State Bank Boh
Heubetiols
Guild To Meet At Mrs. Stuart Bicknell Home
The Congregational Guild will meet Wednesday January 22 at the home of Mrs. Stuart Bicknell. The time of meeting will be announced later.
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Congregational Guild
Stuart. Bicknell
St Cecilia's Parish Council Cancelled January Meeting
St Cecilia's Parish Council members will not meet in January due to scheduling. The notice lists the parish group as the Catholic Women’s Council and notes the cancellation affects usual meeting plans.
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ST. Cecilia’s Parish
St. Cecilia’s
Blood clinic volunteer drive announced in Clare city
DeSoto Plymouth Willys Bob's Sales and Service Clare urges donors to register for the Clare blood clinic at city hall on January 20 and 21. Contact phone 324-07107 for details.
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Clare City Hall
Meat Preservation Notes and Cooking Tips
The fragment discusses meat handling with beef as ideal for freezing, lamb best fresh, and pork suitable fresh canned or cured. It also mentions beef may be cooked or canned.
Growth and services clash with Clare city needs
George J. Lehr argues Clare must plan growth and modernization to address housing shortages growth in 1940s permits and rising needs for streets sewers water and public safety. He urges orderly planning and continued inquiry to keep taxes fair and city services adequate.
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George J. Lehr
Thank You Note From Rob Robinette To Friends and Neighbors
Rob Robinette expresses deep gratitude for the cards fruit and candy sent during hospital stay. He thanks relatives friends neighbors and the Odd Fellows and the County Road Commission for support.
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Odd Fellows and the Gang
County Road Commission
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Byron A. Hahn
Clare’ Methodist
Sea ‘Story
Michigan Bell Telephone
Memoriam
Holstein Alsn
Clare Man
Eagle Church
Missionary
Isabella Pomoma
Grange
Clarence Gotton
Lutheran Church
Girl Scout Council
Flanuary
Grange Dance
Beal City Dance
Vera B. Peterson
Desoto
Plymouth Willys
Bob
27Th
Rob Robinette
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Busines
Federal Reserve System
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Federal Reserve Bank
United States
Federal Reserve
State of
I. J. Stuart Bicknell
J. Stuart Bicknell
A. EB. Mulder
Mark H. Bicknell
Theo. Wallington
State OF Michigan
County of
Chester A. Richard
Wnsury
Asc
Ardray
Ardray Health Studio
Us-27
Sentinel Office
Ray Thomas
Sears
Arthur
Clare County
Philip Geeck
Watel Reynolds
Rogers Shoe Service
Stone House
Farwell
Us-10
Chevrolet
Vern Funnell
Park
Nate Defoy
Second St. Clare
Maxwell
Alvin Henry
Pemple
Axford Farm
Farwall
Fey
Lake George
Sportsmen’s Realty Service
Aarons Bldg
Manistee
Beifer
Herschel Schaar
Maple Grove Road
Lake
Maynardolosky
Beechwood Farm
Kory Coach House
Reed City
Pearson
Post Office
Lone Pine Cafe
Nate ‘Defoy
2Nd St
McHwarn ‘Street
A. Brauhart
Pickar’s
Wilk
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