Commonwealth Tag Day Promises Camp Nuestro Revival
A Clare event on July 10 spotlights Starr Commonwealth Tag Day, with "Uncle Floyd's Boys" collecting red tags to fund Camp Nuestro. The project supports rehabilitation through caring, education, and self built camps, reflecting boys’ pride in their work and facilities.
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Cain
Floyd
Starr Commonwealth Tag Day Corps
Clare
Starr Commonwealth
Floyd Starr
Michigan
Commonwealth
Mayd Starr
Camp Nuestro
Briar
Underbush
Cottontails Most Important Small Game in Michigan
Mammalogist Paul Hickie of the Michigan Department of Conservation reports in a 112 page bulletin that cover is the key to cottontail abundance. Restocking wild rabbits is discouraged due to carrying capacity and costs. Farmers hold the responsibility for habitat, and flexible bag limits and season dates are urged to balance harvest with population cycles.
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Paul Hickie
Department of Conservation
Game Division
Michigan
Hickie
The
Bulletin
One Hour Parking in Clare Streets
Clare enforces a new one hour parking limit on certain business streets and a 25 mph speed limit citywide. Motorists are urged to cooperate for safety, under the authority of Chief Wm. B. Dunlop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Wm. B. Dunlop
Chewing Gum and Doughnuts Spending Rise
Americans spend over 56 million dollars yearly on chewing gum and 78 million on doughnuts. The figures reflect growing habit costs and consumer patterns.
Weekend Visits Highlight Local Family Gatherings
My and Mrs William Cutler of Plint spent the weekend with Edd Cutler and David Sherwood of Owosso visited Peter Cook Nealie Cook and their niece Mrs Frank Davis and family Ida Stead of Lansing visited friends Helena Vander Woude home from Mt Pleasant summer school Dr J Delts spent days with daughter Mrs Clinton Foster of Marion Mrs Peter Cook shopped at Cadillac Roy Sutton and daughter visited aunt Mrs Frank Davis and family Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cutler
Plint
Edd. Cutler
David Sherwood
Owosso
Peter Cook
Nealie Cook
Frank Davis
Ida Stead
Lansing
Helena Vander Woude
Mt. Pleasant
J. Delts
Clinton Foster
Marion
Cadillac
Roy Sutton
Pittsburgh’s False Alarms Dusting Boxes Catches Pranksters
Pittsburgh fire department uses a faint powder named basic fuchsia to dust alarm boxes. The dye stains suspects’ hands red for days, allowing detectives to identify those who trigger false alarms. The tactic has reduced false alarms as word spreads that boxes are fixed.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Fire Department
G-men
Farwell Hose House Auction Set for July 6 1940
The old hose house building at Farwell will be auctioned Saturday July 6 1940 at 2 00 p m. The winning bidder must remove the building and clean the lot of rubbish at once. Village of Farwell Louis Gee Clerk.
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Hose House
Farwell
Louis Gee
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness
I wish to thank my friends and neighbors and Brown Corners Bible school for their kindness, cards and fruit. Also Rev Town for his help and kindness shown us during Mr Birdsall's recent illness. Mrs. O. H. Birdsall.
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Brown Corners Bible School
Rev. Town
Mr. Birdsall
O. H. Birdsall
Thanks for kindness during illness and death of wife and mother
We express sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors for many acts of kindness shown to us during the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother Mrs. G. J. Nass and children.
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G. J. Nass
National Capitol Cornerstone Laid by Washington in 1793
The national capitol cornerstone was laid in 1793 by George Washington. This landmark event set the stage for the future seat of government.
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National Capitol
George Washington
Summer Separates Offer Coordinated Wardrobe Options
Cherie Nicholas explains a trend toward complementary separates in fashion. Designers promote buyable skirts jackets coats blouses boleros capes and more that mix and match for versatile, budget friendly outfits while building refined taste. Twin silk prints highlight apron mode with white foundation dresses and color coordinated accessories in brown navy red or lime.
Red and White Fashion Duo in Summer Style
The feature highlights red and white ensembles for summer. A white silk jersey dress is paired with a bright scarlet wool embroidered jacket and gold braid belt, showcasing red accessories and bold color contrasts.
Snow White Lacy Jewelry Takes Center Stage
A trend in snow white plastic jewelry features lace like crochet patterns in necklaces bracelets and clips. Shops showcase this delicate finish pairing with navy spring outfits and light summer sheers for a fresh fashion glow.
Water lily motif gown features white blooms on gray net
A dinner dress showcases a large water lily print with white blooms set against green leaves. Pale gray net forms the gown while water lily appliques scatter across the skirt bodice and sleeves.
Fashion notes show Cottons lead in bold styles
Cottons step out in high fashion with large coconut brown hats and dramatic costume rings. New gaily printed piques and Swiss prints with hand painted look trend this season. Brass buttons suit navy or white coats, slender arm snuggled bags, and afternoon black sheets trimmed in black lace. Bonnet brooches are pinned under brim of off face hats.
Dairy Month Ends As Governor Dickinson Reflects
In June 1940 Dairy Month closes after a season of new homes graduations brides and good pastures. Governor Siren D Dickinson, a longtime farmer, helped dairy interests and attended Philadelphia political events while acknowledging agriculture’s importance to the state. He toasts in milk to a successful Dairy Month.
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Siren D. Dickinson
Philadelphia
Traffic Safety Campaign Spreads Through the South
Georgia Safety Commissioner Lon E B Sullivan coordinates a southwide highway safety drive with state officers to reduce tourist deaths and injuries. Patrols on key U S highways stop cars, issue state law booklets, and promote accident prevention to seasonal travelers in Alabama Tennessee South Carolina North Carolina Virginia and Kentucky.
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South
Georgia
Lon EB. Sullivan
Alabama
Tennessee
South Carolina
North Carolina
Virginia
Kentucky
U. S
Curvature of the Spine Warned by Osteopathic Leader
Dr. Perrin T. Wilson, former American Osteopathic Association president, cautions against spinal curvature from uneven sitting and standing. He notes violinists, dentists, bookkeepers, and athletes like tennis and golf players show high risk, and attributes pediatric spinal issues to hip-tilting while studying and to carrying children on one hip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perrin T. Wilson
American Osteopathic Association
Wilson
Romantic Hotel Key Returns to Cincinnati's Gibson
A hotel key with a 57 year history is back at the Hotel Gibson in Cincinnati. Mrs. H Marette Jr of East Cleveland Ohio returned it after her grandparents took it during their 1967 honeymoon. She asked to stay in room 238 now the League of Women Voters office.
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Cincinnati
Gibson
H. Marette Jr
East
Cleveland
Ohio
The
League of Women Voters
Republican Nomination Bid for County Clerk and Register
Announcement by Wm. A. Henderson seeking the Republican nomination for County Clerk and Register of Deeds at the September primary.
For Rent Seven Room House on Goirt Street
Classified item notes a seven room house for rent at 1009 Goirt St Clare with inquiry at 1010 Court St.
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Goirt St. Clare
Court St
Growing Season Length Expands Across Nation
The United States Weather Bureau reports a longer growing season over 80 years, with the Middle Atlantic region extending to 206 days by 1938 and a northward shift of about 225 miles. Crops and belts have moved accordingly, while farmers rely on traditional practices and processing facilities.
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Washington
United States Weather Bureau
J. B. Kincer
Bureau
Middle Atlantic
Kincer
Indianapolis
Ind
Nashville
Tenn
Virginia
Weather Bureau
Midnight Births and Deaths Myth Debunked by Scottish Registrar
Edinburgh reports that the Scottish registrar general contradicts the belief that midnight is the critical time for births and deaths. An analysis of 2055 deaths shows 48.8 percent occurred in the first half of the day and 51.6 percent in the second, with 50.8 percent between six AM and six PM versus 49.2 percent from six PM to six AM.
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Edinburgh
Registrar General For
Scotland
Massachusetts to Observe Traditional Thanksgiving 1940
Gov. Leverett Saltonstall and five New England Republican governors plan to proclaim November 28 as Thanksgiving. They will adhere to the traditional last Thursday of November, despite President Roosevelt moving the holiday earlier to aid Christmas business.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Leverett Saltonstall
New England
Roosevelt
Alfred Riani
Marlborough
Mass
Gas From Anthracite Drives British Motors
The London solution to petrol rationing is a trailer mounted gas works powering a car for about 100 miles at roughly $1. The device produces carbon monoxide from anthracite burned in the unit after paraffin coaxing. The car runs smoothly on the gas but with lower efficiency.
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London
Fossils Show Sea Once Covered Grand Canyon
Marine fossils found in the Grand Canyon and Painted Desert indicate an arm of the sea once covered northern Arizona. The canyon region sits over 6,000 feet above sea level and more than 500 miles from the nearest saltwater body, the Gulf of Lower California.
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Grand Canyon
Ariz
Painted Desert
Arizona
Gulf of Lower California
May Woods Killed by Streetcar in Seattle
Mrs May Woods 65 was decapitated while stooping to pick up a dollar bill when struck by a streetcar in Seattle.
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Stoons
Seattle
May Woods
Bank Capital Structure and Asset Totals Noted in Report
The document lists assets including Loans and discounts and U S Government obligations. It details capital as first preferred stock with par value 359000, retirement value 50000, and common stock par value 25000. Total assets approximate 1 238 646 31 with various reserves profits and surplus.
Local Club Meetings Schedule For Towns and Lodges
Community groups list meeting nights for several lodges clubs post auxiliaries and town committees. Highlights include I O O F Clare Lodge No 333 Monday 8 30 pm J Q Sparbel Post W F W first and third Mondays American Legion Auxiliary first and third Mondays Townsend Club No 1 first and third Thursdays at Wise town hall Loomis and other regular gatherings throughout the month.
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The
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Townsend Club No. 1
Wise Town Hall
Loomis
Local club events and Legion meetings announced
Every other Thursday night at the Ira Richmond Building on South McEwan Street the club meets. The Help the Hostess group plans a picnic at Clare Tourist Park on Wednesday July 10. The American Legion holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Monday evenings.
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Ira Richmond
McEwan Street
Clare Tourist Park
The
Amerean Legion
Farwell Rural School Trustees Election Notice
The Farwell Rural Agricultural School holds its annual election at Surrey Township Hall on July 8 for two trustees to serve three years. Polls open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A business meeting is at 2:00 p.m. Candidates include Walter Smedley and Edward J. Harris. Signed Bernard Schofield, Secretary.
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Farwell Rural Agricultural School
Surrey Township Hall
Walter Smedley
Edward J. Harris
Bernard Schofield
Notice of Lincoln Township School District Meeting
Annual meeting of legal voters called by James M Wellman secretary to elect two trustees for three years and one for two years. Meeting at Town Hall July 8 1946 at 10 00 a m. Dated June 24 1940. James M Wellman secretary
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Lincoln Township Agricultural Unit School District
James M. Wellman
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United States
Corporation
Federal Reserve Bank
J. James S. Bicknell
James
Bicknell
J. Stuart Bicknell
A. EB. Mulder
Mark Bicknell
Wm. H. Bicknell
Directors
State OF Michigan
Wnsur
O. O. BF. Lodge
Clara Rebekah Lodge
Thea Farwell Townsend
Hatton Townsend Club
Clare Common Council
Him Grove Townsend Club
Clare Lodge
Grant Townsend Club No. 1
J. Q. Sparbel
Grant Township
Farmers Union
Clara Townsend
Louis Godoy
Claré Sentinel
Jiners
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