Farwell Purchases New Pumper Fire Truck
Farwell increases protection with a 1930 model pumper truck bought from Otsego. Council members and engineers tested the vehicle, transported it to Warwell, and set it at Lockwood’s while awaiting a new fire hall. The booster pump raises water pressure to 175 lbs and the unit cost little, leaving the village debt free.
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Yarwell
Otsego
Bert Head
Mr. Mays
Detroit
Head
Warwell
Lockwood’s
Firmen
Youngstown
Ohio
Classmates Help Henry Dell Build Modern New Home
Henry Dell’s carpentry class in Battle Creek under the 1937 National Apprenticeship act takes on his home near Hickory Corners. The design mimics costly houses, adding a basement play area, heating plant, and laundry. The family currently lives in the basement and aims for fall completion.
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Henry Dell
Dewey Dell
Battle Creek Inquirer
Henry
Hickory Corners
Battle Creek
Congress
Three Members Transfer To Alice L Seeley Chapter
The January meeting of Alice L Seeley Chapter No 194 G H S noted bylaws amended increasing annual dues from 1.50 to 2.00 dollars. Kiva Schlafley Mamie Joslin and Ruth Stuart transferred from Zenobia to Farwell and join once roster signed. A rummage sale January 27 and guest chapters from Chesaning Ovid were noted.
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Alice L. Seeley
G.H S
Kiva Schlafley
Mamie Joslin
Ruth Stuart
Zenobia
Farwell
Ruth Miller
Montre Gee
Ruby Strong
Mina DeForest
Midland
Chesaning
Ovid
Lucille Jane
Edith Warner
Blue Star Mothers Install Officers
The Blue Star Mothers held a regular meeting Monday night with eleven members present. Officers present were installed in a simple ceremony. Mrs. George Sage spoke to the group about the March of Dimes campaign and a donation was voted to the cause. Hostesses Mrs. Frank Thrush and Mrs. Jack Renner served vegetable soup and doughnuts.
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Blue Star
George Sage
Frank Thrush
Jack Renner
Need Pie Pans Donation at Methodist Kitchen
A note from the Bitement Idtchen of the Methodist thure mentions a stack of unlabeled pie pans. The writer invites locals to bring spare pans when passing by to help stock the collection.
Woman's Club Meeting at Library January 23
The Woman's Club will meet at the library on January 23. Mrs Clarke and Miss Babcock test cases. This is "Sivents Night" and a very interesting program has been arranged.
Jacqueline Joslin And Robert Van Nostrand Wed In Farwell
Jacqueline Joslin of Farwell and Robert Eugene Van Nostrand of Flint wed at 2 PM Saturday at Farwell Methodist Church. The ceremony featured white gladiolus and candelabra, double ring vows, and a candle light satin gown with cathedral train. Attendants included maid of honor Ruth Mary Otis and bridesmaids Gail Joslin and Barbara Hearns. ushers were Howard Van Nostrand and Curtis Hearns Jr. A reception followed with family members from four generations present. They plan to reside in Flint where he works for Buick.
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Farwell Methodist Church
Jacqueline Joyce ,Joslin
Farwell
Robert Eugene van Nostrand
Flint
Alina VanNostrand
Saginaw
VanNostrand
Ruth Young
Leo Joslin
Leslie Nevins
Lida- Court
Harold Lockwood
Ruth Mary Otis
St. Johns
Gail Lee Joslin
Barbara Jean Hearns
Clare
Sherie Ardene Crissman
Ralph Yale
Howard van Nostrand
Curtis Hearns, Jr
John Henry
James Rassat
Young
Schinfley
Roy Joslin
Charlevoix
Detroit
Muskegon
Farwell Bruins Rally Falls Short in Coleman Loss
Farwell traveled to Coleman on January 12 for a two game Varsity matchup. The junior team lost 24 to 23 after a tight fourth quarter miscues. Rex Terwilliger and Terry Terwilliger led with six points apiece. The first team battled but trailed 39 to 80 as Coleman pulled away late. Bud Loomis and Bill West tied for high scorers with six.
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Farwell
Coleman
Rex Terwilliger
Terry Terwilliger
Bud Loomis
Bill West
To Every Creature Film Slates Heathen Customs In Jungle
A 16 mm sound color film titled To Every Creature includes depictions of Heathen customs in South American jungles and a monkey cooked and eaten. Shown at Farwell Baptist Church Friday January 19 at 7 45 p m. Dr Irwin Moon of Moody Bible Institute directs the project highlighting missionary hardship and modern aid through aviation and communication.
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Farwell Baptist Church
A. D. Telcer
Chiapas
Mexico
W.S.C.S. Ladies Doubling Dollars
The W.S.C.S. ladies join the January Work Committee to grow a dollar by selling baked goods crafts and cards. Two ladies fund a Rosebush Mr Johnson movie program for children this Saturday at the town hall with a dime admission.
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W.S.C.S
Mr. Johnson
Rosebush
Farwell Notes and Local Church Service
Farwell briefs report the 11 30 worship topic at the Methodist Church What Can Separate Us from Gods Love Dayton Brow returns from Mt Pleasant hospital after a serious operation and will be out a month. His mother Mrs Mary Brow is caring for him. Wendell Cook remains Works as meat cutter and clerk.
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Methodist Church
Dayton Brow
Mt. Pleasant
Mary Brow
Detroit
Wendell Cook
Jennie Bingham
Chet Richard
Clare
W.S.C.S
Frank Coker
Geo:f Sage
March of Dimes
Coker
Geo. Sage
Farwell
Hari Coker
Robert and
Dale Odlum
Croswell
McBain
Lexington
Mary Etta Coker
Forest Shumway
Pleasant Valley Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Marie Allen visits Mrs Mayme Bunyan while Otto Kleiner calls on his brother Ervin Rosenberger in Flint. Floy Nickert from Carson City dines with Jennie Bates family. Madonna Stevens from Lansing visits Mack Leeths. Mayme Ruty grandmother receives Donald Tryon from Pontiac. Afternoon callers include Laurence Bates Jennie Bates and Russell Armentrout. Janet Hutchinson joins Sunday dinner with Norman Hutchinson.
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Pleasant Valley
Marie Allen
Mayme Bunyan
Otto Kleiner
Ervin Rosenberger
Flint
Jay Howard
Floy Nickert
Carson City
Jennie Bates
Madonna Stevens
Lansing
Mack Leeth
Alton David
Robert Kleiner
Donald Tryon
Pontiac
Mayme Ruty
Laurence Bates
Russell Armentrout
Laurance Bates
Janice
Norman Hutchinson
Air Raid Watcher Volunteers Sought in Division Area
Supervisor Arlie Schofield requests volunteers for air raid watchers, men or women, with a test raid on February 10 and 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Duty at Divi sons requires only one hour per shift. See Schofield for full particulars. It aims to be ready in case of a raid.
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Arlie Schofield
Divi
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Robert van Nostrand
Orley Rogers, Sr
Lida Court
Sentinel
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Kroger
Wilson
Ring Bologna Herrod's
Michigan
Big Bologna
Mich
Pt. Tin
California
Yee
Johnson
Aerowax
Brillo
Kos
Camay
Ara
Sr Ab Adbes
Kroger Bread
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Batmore
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