Soldier recounts European relay from Thionville to Ibbenburen
Lt John White recalls frontline duty with the 317th Infantry Regiment in the 80th Division amid bitter Ardennes winter fighting. He details crossing Wiltz and Wilwerwiltz, being wounded near Buchwaltz, capture and hospital transfers across Neurburg and Ibbenburen, Allied relief, and return to the United States. Also noted are Boy Scout executives and guests at a Rotary event.
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Europe
Marseilles
France
Thionville
Metz
Luxembourg
Belgium
3Rd Army
Neiderfuelen
Wiltz
Ardennes Mountains
Germany
Wilwerwiltz
Buchwaltz
Neurburg
Col Eichhorn to Be Discharged on Point Basis
Mr and Mrs Ira Hichhorn of Farwell report their son Corporal John Hichhorn has arrived at an east coast port on June 30 and now awaits honorable discharge on the point basis with 124 points. He served over four years as a paratrooper in North Africa France and Germany and will be joined by his wife in Indianapolis before returning home.
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Ira Hichhorn
Farwell
Cpl
John Hichhorn
Indianapolis
Ind
North Africa
France
Germany
Flint
In Memoriam Lieutenant James J. Sparta
In memory of Second Lieutenant James J. Sparta who died serving in the Mediterranean on July 3, 1944. He stands in a line of patriots who died that freedom might live and grow. Freedom lives, and through it he lives in a humbling memory of his sacrifice. Myri and Mrs. Joseph Sparta and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Sparta
Mediterranean
Joseph Sparta
Truman Accepts Honorary Presidency of Boy Scouts
President Harry S. Truman has accepted the Honorary Presidency of the Boy Scouts of America as part of the constitutional provision that the U S President serves in that role. The National Council had urged the move at its thirty fifth annual meeting and invited Truman to lead in promoting citizenship training for American boys.
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Harry
Truman
Boy Scouts of America
United States
National Council
Walter W. Head
Albert K. Fretwell
President Truman
White House
Boy Scouts
Taft
Early Settler Dies Sudden Friday Evening
A devoted mother and neighbor dies Friday evening. Survived by three sons Harry of Electric City Washington Albert and Walter of Flint one daughter Mrs Gladys Hamilton of Ithaca eleven grandchildren ten great grandchildren one sister Mrs Ella Wilson of New Liskard Canada two brothers John and David Lowery of Rosebush and many relatives. Funeral at Thurston Funeral Home 2:00 Monday with ministers from Nazarene Chapel and Mt Pleasant Free Methodist officiating. Burial in Rosebush cemetery beside husband and son.
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Harry
Electric City
Washington
Albert
Walter
Flint
Gladys Hamilton
Ithaca
Ella Wilson
New Liskard
Canada
John
David Lowery
Rosebush
Thurston Funeral Home
Fred Belleville
Nazarene Chapel
Francis Woller
Free Methodist Church
Mt. Pleasant
M.H
Christian Endeavor Picnic at Shingle Lake July 18
The Young People's Christian Endeavor Society invites all youth from Dover Hagle Brown Colonville Arthur Center and Him Grove to a picnic at Shingle Lake on Wednesday evening July 18 at 6 00. Those playing ball or swimming should bring equipment. President Chas Kisinhardt Jr. urges participation.
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Young People’s Christian Endeavor Society
Shingle Lake
Dover
Hagle, Brown
Colonville
Arthur Center
Him Grove
Chas, Kisinhardt, Jr
Appreciation Note From Detroit Patient Louise Lostier
Louise Lostier expresses sincere appreciation for flowers letters cards gifts and other remembrances during her stay at New Grace Hospital in Detroit. She thanks well wishers and says their thoughtfulness will be remembered.
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New Grace Hospital
Detroit
Louise Lostier
Fingerprinting Proves Identity in War and Peace
The FBI Identification Division highlights fingerprinting as a reliable, lifelong identifier linking cases from crime to missing persons and war casualties. Examples include identifications of amnesia victims, crime suspects, and buried soldiers, with prints guiding reunions and recoveries nationwide.
Dairy Production Payments Issued for Clare County
Dairy production payments for April to June are being issued to milk and cream producers in Clare County. Payments are processed by mail from the County AAA Office in Harrison, with statements and checks returned by mail. April rates are 17 cents per pound butterfat and 60 cents per hundredweight milk, while May and June rates are 10 cents per pound butterfat and 26 cents per hundredweight milk. Final payment date is August 31, 1946.
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Clare County
States Savings Bank Bldg
Harrison
Burner Fit for Straight-Sided Pan Ais One
A guidance note on using a burner with straight sides and flat bottom covers sized to fit the burnery unit in cooking. It emphasizes tight covers and proper fit for efficient heat transfer and safety in operation.
Local residents host friends and relatives during summer visits
Mrs. Fred Brown of Columbus Ohio visits sister Mrs. O Penrose Sr. and Mrs Kenneth Haines spend furlough at Higgins Lake. Numerous relatives from Marion Vernon Detroit Flint and Jackson visit, with hospital recovery news for Mrs Alex Artibee and a Fourth of July gathering at the Leigh Gary home.
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Fred Brown
Columbus
Ohio
O. Penrose
Kenneth Haines
Higgins Lake
Mabel Bradley
Harrison
Henry Grover
Mary Anderson
Edward
Marion
Dry Shampoo Restores Life to Window Shades
Non washable window shades can be refreshed and gain extra life by using a dry shampoo. Remove shades dust both sides and prepare a dry suds paste from soap and water. Apply, rinse, and wipe until clean then repeat on the opposite side for a uniform finish.
Bahamas Story of Conquest and Settlement Through the Ages
The Bahamas shifted from Lucayos to Spanish control then English return in 1629. Spain later claimed discovery rights, English and French raids followed, pirates settled, and a new English settlement formed in 1718. In 1787 it became a British crown possession and Columbus first landed via San Salvador.
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Bahamas
Spain
San Salvador
Watling Island
Columbus
New World
Border Reunion at Clare Tourist Park Sunday
The Border reunion will be held Sunday at Clare Tourist Park by the sea. The event details are limited in the fragment.
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Clare
Frost trio prisoners on assault charge with probation
Ed Blackledge aged twenty and John Blackledge aged eighteen of Frost township were arrested by Sheriff Seaver Amble on an assault and battery charge. They appeared before Justice Wilkinson in Clare, were released and placed on six months probation.
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Ed Blackledge
John Blackledge
Frost Township
Seaver Amble
Wilkinson
Clare
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Death of Mother
We thank friends for kindness sympathy and floral offerings after our mother’s death. Grateful for Rev Belleville and Rev Voller words of comfort Vernon Hill friends neighbors singers and all who helped.
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Belleville
Voller
Vernon Hill
Thurston
Harry Arrand
Albert Arrand
Walter Arrand
Merlin Hamilton
Isabel Acker Announces Move of Business July 14 1945
Notice from Isabel Acker states she must leave her current building on July 14 1945 and thanks patrons for support. She asks continued patronage and notes to watch the column for notice of a new location.
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Isabel Acker
Diamond Lost in Prunes Bags At Kroger Warehouse
Notice reports a diamond disappeared in prune bags at the Kroger warehouse during packing. One of the workers is suspected. A generous reward is offered for the finder.
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Kroger
Neighbor Thanks For Flowers Cards And Gifts
A note from Mrs. Anna Ackerman thanks neighbors and friends for flowers and cards sent during illness. She also extends gratitude to Mr. Vernon Grange for the plant and to the degree staff for the lovely gift.
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Vernon Grange
In Memoriam Glen Suylandt July 1986 Remembrance
Memorial notice for Glen Suylandt who passed away in July 1986. He is mourned by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Wade Suylandt and by the local painting community in Michigan.
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Glen Suylandt
Wade Suylandt Farwell
Michigan
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Clare, Michigan
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Frank McPhall
South Vernon
Otis McPhall
Leslie Osborn
Mrs
D. W. Osborn
Ezra Cobleigh
Vernon Township
L. Venner
EB. S. Leonard
Orlando
Fla
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Helen Peel
Novella
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Thomas McLaughlin
Russell
Sears
Olive Orr
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Jackson
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Charles Jim
Grand Rapids
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St. Ignace
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Wiint
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Doris Gerow
Alex Artibee
Ann Arbor
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J. C. Haines
Earl Bergey
Ray Hales
Carolyn Sue Carr
Douglas Weming
Albert Arnold
Ruth
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Sally Brown
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