Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Install Officers in Farwell
On Wednesday evening January 12 the Farwell lodges installed new officers by Deputy Grand Installing Officers Viola Agle and V. J. Reamer and Deputy Grand Marshal Carrie Irwin. Rebekah Lodge No. 208 lists officers including Nell Denton as Noble Grand and Carrie Irwin as N. G. plus L. S. to N. G Grethel Eisenhauer. Lodge No. 210 names Robert Wilson as Noble Grand and Ralph Couts as Recording Secretary with D Koeplinger as Treasurer and Harold Warner as Warden. A pot luck supper and oysters followed the installations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwell
Rebekah
Viola Agle
V. J. Reamer
Carrie Irwin
Rebekah Lodge No. 208
Noble
Nell Denton
Maud Hull R. S
N. G
Carrie Irwin L. S. To N. G—Grethel Eisenhauer Recording Secretary—Hulda Wilson
R S
Ethel Thrush
L. S
Nina DeForest
Viola Warner
Ruby Schofield
Maggie Head
Mrs. Nichols
Belle Graham
Bernice Finch
C.F. Lodge
Robert Wilson
Robert Renner
Ralph Couts
John Laverty
D. Koeplinger
Harold Warner
R. S
Wade
Farwell Chapter Plans Reception for Mrs Masten
At the Alice L Seeley Chapter meeting January 14 Associate Matron presided in Matron Risby absence Jessie Graham of Shepherd attended and the initiation was postponed A reception for Associate Grand Matron Greta Masten is planned for February 4 with all seven district chapters invited Committees were named for program decorations and refreshments A fundraising donation of one dollar per member was requested to aid Mason hall redecoration after the meeting a luncheon followed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice L. Seeley
Alice I
Hochstetler
Lucille Jones
Jane Brooks
Montre Gee
Ruth Miller
Ruby Strong
Farwell Briefs Noting Local Meetings and Visits
Farwell briefs list upcoming events including a rummage and baked goods sale at Bingham’s on Saturday 11:00 a.m. and Theta Rho Girls event at 7:00 p.m. at the LC F Hall on Monday January 24. Lodges meet January 26 and 27. social visits include Mr. and Mrs. James Brooks and family with his Lansing relatives. local residents host guests and illness updates are reported.
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W.S.C.S
Bingham’s
Farwell Theta Rho
C.F. Hall
C.F
Rebekah Lodges
K. of P. Lodge
Mrs Flora Clark Hosts Farwell Women's Club Meeting
Mrs Flora Clark entertained the Farwell Woman's Club at her home Tuesday January 11 with eighteen members and three guests present. President Leah Wiggins presided as the round table on world events was led by Vera Gonser and Bertha Babcock, with topics on events of 1948 and a 1949 prophecy. The group adjourned to meet January 18 at the library with Grace Sherman as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Clark
Farwell Woman’s ‘Club
Roy Shear
Phil Lansing
Anna Schofield
Leah Wiggins
Vera Gonser
Bertha Babcock
Olive Badger
Maud Hull
Gonser
Miss Babcock
Farwell Churches Schedule List Hints Service Times
The presiding officer at Yarwell church outlines Sunday School at 10:00 a m Preaching at 11:00 a m Fellowship at 1 30 p m and Friday evening Book of Mormon study at 8:00 p m at Yarwell Town Hall.
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Church OF Jesus Christ
Farwell Methodist Church Schedule and Sermon Theme
Rev. Chas. B. Hahn leads church services with Church School at 10 15. Theme Jesus and the Wilderness Prophet. Public worship at 11 30 with sermon The Church. All ages invited. Choir practice Monday at 4 00 at the church.
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Farwell Methodist
Chas. B. Hahn
Jesus
Farwell and Zion Churches Announce Schedule and New Pastor
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints lists Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and preaching at 11:00 a.m. Zion's League meets biweekly at members' homes. Farwell Baptist Church details Bible School at 10:30 a.m. Worship at 11:30 a.m. Young People's Meeting at 7:15 p.m. Evening Service 8:00 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday 8:00 p.m. Children's meetings Friday 4:10 p.m. Rev James C. Herring and family plan to move to town by February 1. You are invited to attend services.
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Reorganized
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Albert Seymour
John Armstrong
Zion’s League
Farwell Baptist Church
Church of God Building Bible School
Lewis Irwin
Vasbinder
James C. Herring
Jenison
Michigan
Mail Train Schedule and March of Dimes Notice
Daily train times listed for CHHSAPHAKE Ohio Pere Marquette District West 9 58 AM and East 2 55 PM No 6. Ann Arbor No 52 South 10 52 AM No 51 North 2 59 PM. Reminder to remember the March of Dimes January 14 to 31.
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Chhsaphake & Ohio
Pere Marquette
Ann Arbor
South
North Au
Nevada Justice of the Peace Race Sparks Big Wedding Business
Las Vegas and Reno voters face a crowded primary for J P posts as marriage ceremonies fuel a large income. In Las Vegas a payless justice of the peace handles about 9 500 weddings yearly at a 5 fee each, while Reno sees strong competition and a 1000 a month possible during busy periods.
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Reno
Nev
Nevada
Justice of the Peace
Las Vegas
Justice
Harvey E. McDonald
Air Corps
McDonald
A. G
Gus) Brad
Elks Club
Robert Peccole
Harry Dunseath
J. P
Laurance Layman
Dunseath
Layman
Fred Keiper
Justice Court
Leading Authority Declares Toothaches Old-Fashioned
Dr. John C. Brauer of the University of Washington school of dentistry says toothaches are preventable with early dental visits and good habits. He outlines five protections for children's teeth including visits before age three, a nutritious diet, limited sweets, regular brushing, and topical sodium fluoride.
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Seattle
Wash
John C. Brauer
University of Washington School of Dentistry
Brauer
Scientists Seek Ways To Sun Proof Clothing
Smithsonian Institution scientists atop Mount Montezuma in Chile study how different light elements affect fabrics. They test whether cloth disintegration stems from specific light types rather than total sunlight, noting atmospheric moisture also damages fibers and is hard to separate from light.
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Washington
Mount Montezuma
Chile
Smithsonian Institution
Hemisphere
Four Elm Disease Controls For Widespread Infestation
Dutch elm disease is spreading over large areas. Four control measures are listed: prune and burn all dead material, remove bark from elm wood if stored or dumped, store elm wood in a dry building, and remove and burn trees killed by the disease promptly. Clues for spotting diseased trees include woodpecker activity, stripped bark on limbs from beetle feeding, shepherd's crooks, and lack of spring buds. Early detection aids control.
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University of Massachusetts
Electricity Adds Germ Killing Lights to Virginia Poultry House
A Virginia farm uses two bactericidal lights to sterilize an egg storage room reducing mold and musty odors. The installation, begun three years ago, keeps eggs in the room at top quality and selling for premium prices. The article notes electricity aids incubating brooding cleaning grading ventilation de-beaking watering feather removal and freezing for home or commercial use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Virginia Farmer
Saw Frame Built From Scrap Pieces
A table saw frame was made from anl steel welded construction not damaged by heavy poles. The back frame and safety guard were crafted from scrap metal. The guard illustrates fabricating useful equipment from metal scraps with an arc welder.
Beautiful Samoan Islands: A Harbor Worth Far From Home
The article describes American Samoa'sPhotogenic Tutuila HarborCeded in 1872 as a dock and naval base under U S Navy rule while Western Samoa remains under New Zealand trusteeship. It notes Samoa's beauty and dangers, including hurricanes and historic naval rivalries.
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San Francisco
Australia
American Samoa
Tutuila
United States
South Seas
U. S. Navy
National Geographic Society
Western Samoa
Savii
Upolu
Robert Louis Stevenson
New Zealand
United Nations
Samoa
Great Britain
Germany
Apia
Air Bubbles in Paint Cause Pin Prick Blisters
Air bubbles in paint and varnish products can create pin prick blisters on the finish. Stir thoroughly before use and box by pouring between containers two or three times. Strain the finish through silk or fine cloth to remove specks, especially after a product has stood open and formed a skin.
Shipment of Animals Overcrowding Issue Highlighted
Overcrowding in animal transport leads to bruising crippling and death as farmers push marketing numbers or truckers seek higher paying loads. Authorities warn overcrowding remains a principal cause of in transit injuries.
For Sale Alfalfa Mixed Hay Near Clare
Classified notice offering good alfalfa mixed hay for sale by Roy Hoover located five miles north and 114 east of Clare. Also includes biographical note on Thomas Carlyle born 1795 at Ecclefechan Scotland with Edinburgh university education and career shift to literature.
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Roy Hoover
Clare
Thomas Carlyle
Ecclefechan
Scotland
Edinburgh University
NO MONEY DOWN On your major repair work
Dan McDonald Your Friendly Ford Dealer promotes a repair offer with no money down. The notice highlights available financing and friendly service policies to entice customers to bring in vehicles for major repairs.
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Dan McDonald
For Sale Roundup of Household and Farm Items
Multiple classifieds list items for sale including a used bathtub two stools two lavatories with fittings priced at 100 dollars. Also a 1936 Word coupe with motors tires heater and seat covers. Plus hay and straw stock Hereford bulls minnow and worm related goods with contact details across Clare Vernon Lake areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. .F. Pitts
Vernon Catholic Church
Word
Dale White
White’s Jewelers
Wisconsin Dairy Cow Numbers Decline in 1948 Beginning
At the start of 1948 Wisconsin long labeled as America's greatest dairy state had 2 580 000 cows and two year old or older heifers kept for milk plus 1 015 000 heifer calves and two year olds kept for future milk cows. Compared to a year earlier milk cows fell by 61 000 and young stock for future milk cows dropped 16 000.
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Wisconsin
America
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Farwell News
ODD Fellows and Rebekahs
Mrs. Masten
James Brooks
Lansing
Thos. Brooks
Robert Jones
al Young
Forest Shumway
Fred Bingham
Philip Weaver
Martha Fuller
Mt. Pleasant
William C. Fuller
A. Kent
Clyde Masten
Marion
Mr. Masten
Oliver Wasbinder
Midland Hospital
Casper Clark
Ypsilanti
Flora
Allen R. Graham
Grahams
Florida
Woman's Club
Ville Louis Gee
Cloris
Fred Siegle
J. P.s
Hereford
Glenn Lloyd
Ake
Lake
F. H. Miller
Doherty Hotel
Farwells Gee
Red Rider Daisy Air
Firestone
Aie
Cary
Pirestone
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