Farwell church events and park service draw crowds
A busy week in Farwell features Rev. John Lockyer preaching at 11 45 and a park address at 8 00 by the Rev J B Lockyer. The fourth quarterly conference led by Dr J C DeVinney is set for Tuesday at 3 00 pm. A Sunday night open air service in the park drew large attendance with gospel messages and music by local choirs and soloists.
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Farwell Methodist Church
John Lockyer
J. B. Lockyer
J. C. DeVinney
Farwell Church
Latter Day Saints Schedule Highlights
R B McGuire presides as branch leader with Sunday School at 10 30 a m Prayer meeting at 11 30 a m and Bible Study at 7 30 p m announced for the congregation.
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Latter Day Saints
R. B. McGuire
Church of God Service Schedule and Changes
Pastor Mary E. House oversees Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. and preaching at 10:00 a.m. The Young People meeting is led by Miss June House in July. Evening service is at 8:00 p.m. Prayer meeting moves to Tuesday 8:00 p.m. through September 1.
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Church OF God
Mary E
Miss June House
Farwell West End District News and Odd Anecdotes
The Daily paper notes flour stored in Lansing and Detroit for the unemployed, yet residents refuse it for lack of bread making. Stories mention a hoard of cherries. Annabelle Horton of Flint spent the weekend at home. Mrs Shaffer of Lansing visited, while Hart’s family mourn a girl who lost an eye. Roy Shears and Frank Babcock reported landing a fish with a harpoon.
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Lansing
Detroit
Jakes
Roy Shears
Frank Babcock
Annabelle Horton
Flint
Jane Shaffer
Austin Trumble
Len Wood
Ray Putman
John Hart
Scot and Scott Family News From Clare Area
Frederick, Hazel, and Velma Scott visited grandparents Mr and Mrs Fred Smalley in Clare last week. Multiple local families including the Scotts, Hinds, Lehs, and Shooks are noted visiting relatives across Midland Saginaw and Traverse City with various trips and home stays.
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Frederick, Hazel
Velma Scott
Fred Smalley
Clare
Raymond Scott
June Rice
Saginaw
Levi Close
Start
Caila
Earl Snider
Jimmy
Chas
Summers
C. C. Somerville
Irwin Kulencamp
Rush
Flint
Wm. Mahan
C. F. Howell
Traverse City
Fox
Lansing
BE. A. Phillips
D. Scott
Bert Scott
Little Delmer Scott
Mrs. Myrl Scott
Ewart
Local Visitors and Family Notes From Rosebush
Lyle Johnston drives a new Ford. Mr and Mrs Orrin First and son join Mr and Mrs Harold West and son Jimmy and Miss Alma First for a Sunday at Floyd Thompson’s home. Dick Hunter returns to New York after a week with his parents the Hunters. Ronald First of Sunfield visits relatives here.
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Lyle Johnston
Orrin
Duval
Harold West
Jimmy
Alma
Floyd. Thompson
Dick Hunter
New York
William Hunter
Ronald First
Sunfield
HELD UP HUBBY
A witty exchange hints at a wife financing cosmetic work by taking an active role in asserts. The remark plays on a drastic solution to cover facial lift costs with a humorous twist reflecting social pressures on appearance.
Two-Handed Courting Says Grandfather Smiled On
A fragment recalls flirtation in a parlor with a remark about courting habits. The speaker notes old ways were not so dangerous, comparing a sofa and a near mishap in a nostalgic aside.
Proceedings of Clare County Road Commission Meeting
The Clare County Road Commission held a regular meeting in Harrison on July 6, 1932. Items included bids for grading and drainage between Arthur township sections, various expense approvals, extra compensations for Asline Somerville and Ladd, a trailer rental agreement, and authorization to attend a Traverse City meeting on July 22.
Clare County Road Commission Meets in Harrison July 20 1932
Regular meeting at the Court House Harrison opens with Chairman John Asline in charge. Minutes from June 15 and July 6 approved. Wage scale to remain until August 1 when a new scale will be adopted. Bills approved for gas and oil, lights, gravel, insurance, tolls, supplies, and equipment.
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Harrison, Mich
Clare County Road Commission
Court House
Harrison
John Asline
Asline
Somerville
Ladd
Mr. Ladd
Mr. Somerville
Wrong Impression Car Ride Gaffe Turns Country Into Wall
A humorous tale about a car owner who takes a friend on a country trip. The friend asks when they reach the country and discovers they are already there, only to realize the walls are curbs. The exchange preserves a light postwar London tone.
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London
Tailor Visit Sparks Wife Husband Wardrobe Banter
A man and his wife visit a tailor to choose a suit. After a lengthy argument the wife tells him to please himself. The husband replies he doubts she would want to wear the coat and vest. This exchange appears in Tit-Bits.
Newspaper Trouble Sparks Domestic Quarrel
A historical quote discusses how a single newspaper caused friction at home due to mixed baseball and fashion news on opposite sides. The exchange underscores how shared reading material can trigger disputes.
New Bedford Standard Exchange On Attire For Evening Reception
A humorous exchange between Mr Bulge Jane and Mrs Bulge Goodness graces the New Bedford Standard. The dialogue comically questions proper dress and grooming for the upcoming reception.
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Mr. Bulge
Jane
Mrs. Bulge
New Bedford Standard
Wise Guy Quiz on Secrets and Spouse Talk
A humorous exchange frames a man who admits he tells his wife only what he fears others might reveal first. The quip plays on marital confidence and sly wit.
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Joe
Wishful Buttons and Touched Shirts Echo Daily Life
A reader quotes a dialogue about a house run by buttons and shirts with touchable buttons. The exchange humorously contrasts modern gadgetry with simple apparel in a brief, reflective moment.
Paternalism Sparks Senators Debate in Washington
Washington Star reports Senator Sorgium questions paternalism in government. He remarks constituents seek fatherly advice, noting the mood shifts as citizens press for guidance and intervention from officials.
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Senator Sorgium
Washington Star
Town plans concert hall draw debate in Gates Pages
Smith announces a town plan to build a new concert hall and claims it will proceed despite disagreement. Fé questions the grounds for approval criticizing the sale of land to the town as the basis for the project.
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Smith
Pages Gates
Yverdon
Santy Papa Motorist Speaks On World’s Motives
A casual remark from a confirmed motorist reflects on why people do things. The exchange suggests a lighthearted, philosophical view of everyday behavior.
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Papa
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