In Service of Their Country Roll of Local Servicemen
Pfc. George O. Parent listed with service details at Ce O 2nd Plt 3rd P.C.S. E Bks M B Quantico Va. Eugene J Swain S 2/c now at A.O.M Class 29 Bks T7 N A T . C. Norman Okla. Pvt. Carl R Hemstreet new address Pvt Carl R Hem street 36977539 Co I 3rd Bn 515th Ret Camp Mackall NC. Cora E Dunlop S 2/c new address Cora E Dunlop 2/c USNT SWR Ret 48 0GU Bidg H Bronx 63 NY.
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Pfc
George O. Parent
Ce. O 2Nd PLC
P.C.S
E Bks
M. B
Quantico
Eugene J
Swain
Eugene J. Swain
A.O.M
Bks
Norman
Okla
Carl R. Hemstreet
Co. I
Camp Mackall
N. C
Cora E. Dunlop
U.S.N.T.S.W.R
G.U
Bronx
New York
N. Y
Pvt Raymond Schofield’s New Address Noted
Pvt Raymond Schofield listed with E. T. Group at North Fort Lewis Washington. Detained sailor E W Bailey of Norfolk Virginia visits with wife and children on Wednesday and Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Schofield
Has
E. T. Group
North Fort Lewis
Washington
E. W. Bailey
HE. W. Bailey
Norfolk
Virginia
Pvt Leonard Stanley Arrives Safely Overseas
Pvt Leonard Stanley Jr. telegrams he arrived safely overseas while his parents Pvt and Mrs Clair Stanley receive word on Monday confirming his status abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Leonard Stanley
Clair Stanley
Townsend Family Visit Near Myrtle Beach
S/Sgt. C A Townsend and Mrs Townsend with their son visit Myrtle Beach area this week to spend time with Hazel Hawkins and Bill Hawkins, her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Townsend Tech
C. A. Townsend and Son
Myrtle Beach
South Carolina
Hazel Hawkins
Bill
Soldier in Squeeze Play Against German Army at Baccarat
Pfc. Ronald D. Shaver of 2434 Georgia Ave Holt took part in the group that successfully applied the squeeze play to the German 19th Army at Baccarat. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Shaver of Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
Ronald D. Shaver
Georgia Ave
Holt
Baccarat
Shaver
Albert Shaver
Clare
Brothers Reunite After Years Apart in Belgium
Mr and Mrs Herbert Leonard learned this week that their sons, 1st Lt Oral K Leonard and 1st Sgt Lawrence E Leonard, had met in Belgium. It is the first reunion since 1939. Oral has four years in service and Lawrence two and a half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Leonard
Oral K. Leonard
Lawrence E. Leonard
Belgium
Oral
Lawrence
Soldier and family furlough at Fort Sheridan
Cpl Dale Groves and Mrs Dale Groves of Fort Sheridan Illinois are on a fifteen day furlough with his sister and husband Mr and Mrs Wallace Johnson and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Groves
Fort Sheridan
Ilinois
Wallace Johnson
Clendening Family Spend Fifteen Day Fur Lough in New Jersey
S/Sgt. Byron Clendening and Mrs. Clendening with their son David of Atlantic City are on a fifteen day fur lough with relatives in East Sixth Street and Gladwin. After returning to Atlantic City, Clendening expects to go overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Clendening
Set
David
Atlantic City
New Jersey
Robert Ryan
East Sixth Street
Erving Clendening
Gladwin
Set. Clendening
Sergeant Updyke Returns from Pacific War on Furlough
Staff Sergeant Updyke of Farwell Michigan and the 32nd Infantry Division returns to the United States on rotational furlough after thirty two months in the Southwest Pacific. He fought in Papuan and New Guinea campaigns and on Leyte Island. He earned the Combat Infantry Badge, Distinguished Unit Badge, and Good Conduct Medal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Updyke
32Nd
Philippines
Grover Updyke
Farwell
Mich
United States
Southwest Pacific
New Guinea
Leyte Island
Naval Training School graduates Bauder as radio operator
Raymond E. Bauder, 26, husband of Bonnie Bauder of 1004 Court St. Clare, Wisconsin, Madison, completes the Naval Training School Radio program at the Wisconsin University campus. He earns qualification as a radio operator with the fleet after selecting on aptitude tests. The course covers operation and maintenance of radio transmitting and receiving gear and sending and receiving messages in international code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond E. Bauder
Naval Training School
Radio
Wisconsin University
Madison
Wisconsin
Bonnie Bauder
Court St. Clare
Maple Grove Sunday School Notes and Local Visits
Maple Grove reports Sunday School at ten o clock with thirty three in attendance and notes last Friday night attendance of sixty. Dr Hoverter of Ewart spoke. Next Friday night sermon by Rev Orton. Raymond Tigner visited Midland with nephew Gerald Kenyon. Homer Rogers takes over Blue Sunoco gas station at Farwell. Dale Rulapaugh and wife had Sunday supper at Tigner home. Junior Schofield from Bay City called at Rulapaugh home. Mr and Mrs Art Coffell visited J E Timpe couple days last week. Jullian of Detroit spent weekend with Homer Rogers. Glenn and Pearl Powell joined Jimmie Wild for birthday dinner Sunday. Charity Hilyard and Alma Perry visited Maple Grove friends Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hoverter
Ewart
Orton
Raymond Tigner
Midland
Gerald Kenyon
Homer Rogers
Blue Sunoco
Farwell
Dale Rulapaugh
Tigner
Junior Schofield
Bay City
Rulapaugh
Art Coffell
J. E. Timpe
Mr. Jullian
Detroit
Glenn
Pearl Powell
Jimmie Wild Sunday
Proper zipper technique for purses
The correct method to open a purse zipper is to press the tab gently with the forefinger and pull back. If the zipper stalls avoid yanking. back up slowly, clear the obstruction, then continue as before.
Red Cross sewing drives active at Congregational Church
Sixteen ladies joined in Red Cross sewing at the church parlors on Wednesday afternoon, pleasing chair Mrs Newell. The Ladies Auxiliary met January 17 for a pot luck supper and business meeting before sewing. Hostesses were Amber Burns Flavia Schaaf Anne Wellington and Maude Harper.
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Congregational Church
Red Cross
Amber Burns
Flavia Schaaf
Anne Wellington
Maude Harper
Shower Honoring Mrs Lester Lyons Hosted by Mrs Whilden Hughes
Mrs Whilden Hughes hosted a Friday evening shower for her sister Mrs Lester Lyons. Guests included Mesdames Stanley Ball Russell Dickenson Lillian Alkire Leona Stimpson Erdine Hochstetler Donna Mead Roberta Roth Josephine Seelinger Clarabelle Harper Bertha Hughes Mae Light and O'Dale Mc Kenna. Games were played and refreshments of ice cream cake and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whilden Hughes
Lester Lyons
Mesdames
Stanley Ball
Russell Dickenson
Lillian Alkire
Leona Stimpson
Erdine Hochstetler
Donna Mead
Roberta Roth
Josephine Seelinger
Clarabelle Harper
Bertha Hughes
Mae Light
O’dale McKenna
Ye Old Buchre Gang Honors Mr Stanley Birthday
A surprise pot luck supper was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs Claire Stanley on Tuesday evening January 16. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ralph Harper Temple and Mr and Mrs William Henderson Mr and Mrs Clyde Pifer Mr and Mrs B F Hampton and Mr and Mrs Emil Buecholz. Three tables of cuchre played with high score shared by Mrs Pifer and Clare Stanley.
School Notes Highlight Harrison Students Progress and Plans
Bernard Baskconwattle Hill began at Harrison High, survived two years in Traverse City hospital after a sophomore year car crash, and aims to graduate with the class of 1545 while pursuing tool and die maker or X ray technician work. Marjorie Seelinger from Chesaning, active in student council and glee club, plans nursing training after graduation. Junior class reports a new president Bettie Higgins and vice president Rev Seelinger, a Valentine dance planned for February 10 with Clare orchestra, and committee chairs led by Wetzel Rodgers. Civics replaced by economics in seniors, and Jeanne McCartney left for schooling elsewhere. Freshman class notes Marion Bailey visit, Luther history quiz, and new students Carolyn and Lilian Hoard in English and biology.
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Bernard Baskconwattle Hill
Harrison
Bud
Traverse City
Bernard
Marjorie Seelinger
Chesaning
Michigan
Marjie
Glee Club
Dale Sharp
Clare
Wetzel Rodgers
Gene Brandon
Jane Gronda
Lillian Wilson Wetzel Rodgers
Beatrice Shimmell
Chester Haton
Carolyn Snively
Marilyn Huntley
Dick Hileman
Arthur Woznick
Wayne Petoskey
Jean Knapp
Entertainment
Jack Mead
Harl Jesse
Beatrice Bringold
Claire Hileman
Jean Bruske
Leonard Gross
Norman Bosworth
Marion Bailey
Martin Luther
Carolyn and
Lilian Hoard
Congregational Church Plans Young People Services
Pastor Rev Harold Watson led Sunday School at 10 45 a m with Peter Oman as Superintendent. Church services followed at noon. A meeting after school discussed arrangements for upcoming young people’s services.
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Congregational Church
Harold Watson
Peter Oman
Pastor David Bailey Leads Local Church Services
Elder David Bailey delivers Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. followed by Sunday School at 11:15 a.m. The Oriole and Bluebird groups meet at 7:30 p.m. Evening Services convene at 8:00 p.m. for the congregation.
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David Bailey
Highway Tabernacle Church Schedule Update
Reverend Clinton Hilton presides at 10:00 a m Sunday School and 7:30 p m church services. Mrs Harold Yost leads services at 9:15 a m. Evening services and Wednesday night 7:30 o clock programs. Young People meet Monday evenings at the church for activities.
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Highway Tabernacle
Clinton Hilton
Harold Yost
United Brethren Church Services at Harrison Mission
Harrison Mission United Brethren Church led by Pastor E. C. Clapp holds Sunday School at 10:00, preaching at 11:00, and evening worship at 7:30. Prayer meeting is Thursday at 9:30. A quotation from Habakkuk about liquor follows, warning against selling alcohol and leading others to drunkenness.
Nazarene Church to Hold Services in New Basement
Vernon City announces completion of the Nazarene Church basement this week with services starting Sunday January 28. Sunday School at 10:00 a m. church service 11:00 a m. Evening song service 7:15 p m. preaching 8:00 p m. Rev Fred Belleville leads with inviting words for nonattenders. visiting ministers Ted Teale Toledo Ohio Rev George Condit Fort Wayne Indiana and Rev and Mrs Wesley noted.
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the Nazarene Church
Fred Belleville
Ted Teale
Toledo
Ohio
George Condit
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Wesley
Social guestings and visits across Loomis and surrounding towns
Teale of Loomis hosted dinner guests last Wednesday with Rev Condit assisting at Loomis Missionary Church revival meetings. Vernon visitor Fred Irwin called on the Bolens. Nass family from Ashley called on Floyd Pifer’s home. Several families hosted relatives including Bergey and McPhail households, with multiple weekend and Sunday visits noted among Davis, Funnell, Gaston and related kin.
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Teale
Loomis
David Teale
Condit
Loomis Missionary Church
Fred Irwin
Vernon
Thomas Bolen
Carl Nass
Ashley
Floyd Pifer
Don Swindlehurst
Pleasant
Margaret Funnell
Ray Utley
Pontiac
Fred Bergey
Emma Gerren
Lansing
Cynthia Emery
Amelia Gardner
Colie Dixon
A. H. White
Standish
Dave Wilson
Gilmore
Ward Boody
Clare
George Bryant
Marjory
Hilton Davis
Beatrice My
Julius Stricker
Traverse City
Ivan Davis
Dexter
Effie Atkins
Otis McPhail
Albert McPhail
Virginia Funnell
Farwell
Margaret Funnel
Daisy Bruckart
Sheridan
Rabbit Raising Gains In War and Postwar Popularity
Rabbit raising rose in importance with war times and continues to grow in consumption after World War I, increasing in popularity as a source of meat in the United States.
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Leonard
Maple Grove
Charity Hilyard
Alma Perry
Wendy
America
Jeaunty
Fieming Shoe Co
Mrs. Newell
Jeanne McCartney
Bettie Higgins
Rev. Seelinger
Harrison Churches
Athanasius
Chas. D. Brophy
Latter Day Saints Church
United Brethren Church
Vernon City
Carolyn Seiter
Fratt Corners
Sandra Schultz
Sinclair Products
Goodyear
Gould Batteries House
Lers
the Sentinel
Ann Arbor
St. Johns
Rosebush
Texas
Californa
Florida
Dor
the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company
California
Lis
le. B.S
Iona
Ann Page
Campbell's
Magaroni Sunnyfield
Ibs
RED Circle
White House
U.S.P
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