30th Homemakers Conference Offers Diverse Sessions
Phyllis Pearson of Glare County Extension outlines the 30th annual Homemakers Conference at Michigan State University from July 23 to 26. About 1,300 women will enroll in two of five morning sessions including Homemaking Is Here To Stay and Home Interiors With Skill And Imagination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Pearson
Glare
Michigan State University
C. Arthur’* Bratton
Cornell University
Helen Ludwig
University of Minnesota
Marguerite Hague
American Sheep Producers’ Council Inc
Thelma Thompson
Wool Bureau
New York
MSU
Ruby Mackenzie
Be Aware Of Dangers Of Poison Ivy
Advisory on ivy poisoning notes it is a year round hazard with over 60 US varieties. The National Safety Council cites poison ivy oak and sumac as the main irritants causing skin reactions, especially for outdoor workers, golfers, and pet owners. It lists protection tips and debunks common myths while urging avoidance and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Safety Council
United States
Connecticut State Highway Department
Fido
California
Nevada
New Jersey
Tennessee
Missouri
Pacific Ocean
Rear-end collisions highlighted by safety council
The National Safety Council warns rear-end crashes cause most crashes and fatalities. Drivers are urged to keep one car length per 10 mph, signal, pull off in emergencies, and drive defensively to prevent such accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Safety Council
Petitions Sought for County Board of Education Action
The Clare County Superintendent Lénard Schwanz proposed grouping all petitions to the office of the County Superintendent of Schools to cut transfer costs, enabling action on them at the County Board of Education meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Superintendent of Schools
County Board of Education
Clare County
Lénard Schwanz
Corn on the cob dip method replaces knives outdoors
A rugged outdoor cooking tip suggests melting a metal container to create a dip for corn on the cob, allowing ears to be submerged instead of using knives. The method emphasizes a simpler, safer approach for serving corn outdoors.
Safe vacation habits urged by National Safety Council
The National Safety Council advises careful planning for two week getaways. Readers are urged to check car brakes lights and overall maintenance slow down in bad weather and avoid risky activities. Recommendations include swimming with others watching water depth taking sun gradually and ensuring boat safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Meade Robinson
National Safety Council
First Baptist Church Hosts Waterford Youth Group
The First Baptist Church welcomed twenty Waterford youths and chaperones from the Community Church after a weekend retreat near Windover Lake. Guest speaker Patsy Prescott of Seattle spoke at both services about the King's Gardens Institute and its missionary projects including KGDN radio and the King's Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Waterford
Plain Farm
Windover Lake
Charles Jehle
Lester Powell
Frank Scheltz
Louise Barnhart
Patsy Prescott
Seattle
Washington
King’s Gardens Institute
Prescott
Schut
Gladwin and
McBain
King’s Gardens
King’s Garden
Calcium intake via vegetables and fruits guide
The note suggests meeting adult calcium needs without milk by eating about 30 servings daily of vegetables and fruits alongside typical foods like eggs meat bread butter and cereal. It highlights reliance on plant sources to reach calcium requirements.
Protest State Control Of Japanese Religious Groups
The Christian Liaison Committee in Japan denounces new government rules to expand the Ministry of Education power to regulate and dissolve churches. The committee includes leaders from United Church of Christ Japan Catholic Episcopal and Orthodox churches and links to the Religious League of Japan which unites major faith groups. Rev Keitaro Nishimura chairs the League’s executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Liaison ‘Committee
Japan
Ministry of Education
United Church of Christ
Catholic Church
Episcopal Church
Orthodox Church
CLC
The
Religious League of Japan
All Japan Buddhist Federation
Shinto Federation
Shrine* Association
Union of the New Religious Organizations of Japan
League
Keitaro Nishimura
Dies at Clare Charles C Knapp known as Lyle Knapp
Charles C Knapp of Clare born May 6 1886 near St Croix Falls Wisconsin died suddenly at his home in Clare on July 9 1948 at 4 30 pm. He married Kate M Bell in 1913 and had two sons Stewart Ruskin and Austin Carlisle. He worked in real estate then Buick Motor Co later returned to Clare real estate. Survived by wife Kate son Austin two grandsons three brothers and many relatives and friends. Funeral held July 11 at Thurston Chapel with Rev Gerit Schut officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles ,C. Knapp
Lyle Knapp
Clare
Charles Carlisle Knapp
St. Croix Falls
Wisconsin
Orlando
Jane Knapp
Michigan
Chesaning
Clare County
Sheridan
Stewart Ruskin
Austin Carlisle
Buick Motor Co
Flint
Buick
Kate
Augstin
Central Michigan College
Mt. Pleasant
Charles
Robert
Thurston Chapel
Gerit Schut
First Baptist Church
Antioch
Ill
Detroit
Birmingham
Pontiac
Waterford
Clarkston
Saginaw
Roscommon
Pleasant
Coleman
80 000 Refugees Resettled with Lutheran Aid
Newly 80 000 European refugees have been resettled since 1918 with aid from the Lutheran World Federation. Of the total, 56 364 came to the United States through Lutheran Refugee Service, Canada received 17 696, and Australia 1 981.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran World Federation
Geneva
Switzerland
United States
Lutheran Refugee Service
Canada
Australia
Local residents host visitors across the weekend
Mr and Mrs Duane MacDonald left for a week long vacation with Mr and Mrs Raymond Trust in Kent Iowa. Many friends and relatives visited in Grand Rapids Cedar Springs Traverse City Yellow stone Glacier National Parks and Cadillac over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane MacDonald
Raymond ‘Trust
Kent, Iowa
Frank LaGoe
Grand Rapids
William Burton
Cedar Springs
Mary Osborn
Ethel Hendrie
Vernon Feighner
Leo Oden
Mary Oden
Traverse City
Kincaid
Allan
Palmyra
Wisconsin
Jay Bellinger
Mary
Gail Kincaid
Yellowstone
Glacier National Parks
Kincaids
Grant
St. Johns
Ernest Irwin
Ruth Hachmuth
Irwin Home
Cecil Wilson
Shepherd
Ross Merrill
Chhildren
Clinton
Ontario
Emma Sager
SuAnn
James Lane
Saginaw
Frank Simpson
Doris Kay
Floyd Werts
Harrison
Dorothy Simpson
Roy Holford
Temple
William Bennett
Big Rapids
Herbert Peck
Howard City
L. M. Converse
Buchanan
Royal Davis
Farmington
W. D. Elden
Leonel Green
Cadillac
Deaths of Clyde White and George Morrow noted
Clyde White of Shepherd and a former resident near Clare died Saturday at 76. Funeral services were held in Shepherd and burial in Cherry Grove Cemetery, Clare. George Morrow, stepfather of Ernest Irwin, died Sunday. funeral services were held Tuesday in Riverdale attended by the Schlafleys and the Hendersons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde ‘Lwhite
Shepherd
Near
Clare
Cherry Grove
Ernest Irwin
Elwell
George Morrow
Riverdale
Bill Schlafley
Earl Henderson
Record milk output marks high season at Isabella Farm
Walter H. Smith reports the Isabella Farm cooperative achieved its highest monthly production with 14 herds totaling 320 cows averaging 1125 pounds of milk and 39.2 pounds of butterfat per cow. Robert Clark led with 18 cows at 50.7 pounds of fat. several other members posted near 40 pounds per cow. The top cows yielded 2120 pounds of milk and 99 pounds fat owned by Clark, followed by others. The Animal Crops-Soils Field Day at Michigan State University is set for July 11 with tours starting 9:30 A.M. on East Mount Hope Road seven miles south of campus. Plans for the County Fair at Island Park, Mt. Pleasant include a Cavalcade of Canadian Hell Drivers August 21, LulaBelle and Scotty August 23, and a Horse Pulling Contest August 24, plus livestock parades and auctions August 22–24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Smith
Robert Clark
Robert Clute
Ronald Ervin
Arnold House
Fred McDonald
Ed Schafer
Herb Yuncker
Williamee and Sons
Michigan State University
East Mount Hope Road
WLS
Pistol Scores and Tourist Visit Highlight Jerez Spain
Pistol scores show top shooters like H Wright and E Wright with high marks in 1st and 2nd divisions amid a 1957 event. The article notes H Wright 270 high in Actual High and lists several places and shooters. More than 50,000 American tourists visited Jerez last year with many offered free drinks at sherry bodegas as an old Spanish custom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerez
Spain
Snow First of March Bath For Clear Sight
An old superstition claimed bathing the eyes with the first March snow would ensure clear vision. The belief linked March snowfall to sharp sight and good fortune.
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Hismemuleek
Baptist Church News
Baptist Maranatha Group
Joseph Willey
South Wright Road
Farwell
Willey
C. C. Knapp
Loria Anderson
Sacramento
Atlantic City
Citizens Bank
J. Stuart Bicknell
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Clare and
Rosebush
Enemen
Mea
Isabella Farm News
BY B. C. Mellencamp
Herb Yunceker
Fred McDould
Russell Davis
Island Park
John Tietz
D. Roethlisberger
E. Wright
H. Wright
W. Pitts
B. Kube
H. Love
S. Flower
Torado
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