Red Cross Ships 6000 Parcels for POWs in Europe
The American Red Cross announced a first shipment of 6 000 capture parcels for American prisoners of war in European transit camps with 24 000 more due within thirty days. Parcels include clothing personal items and toiletries plus tobacco and gum. A Geneva reserve will supply standard food parcels to sustain inmates during the invasion.
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Red Cross
Geneva
International Red Cross Committee
Europe
Local Social Roundup Leads to Visits and Illnesses
Farwell residents gathered for supper and tea with relatives from Vernon and Bay City while others visited hospitals and cabins. Neighbors shared travel plans as families welcomed visitors from Canada and Michigan towns. A Navy-bound departure and several medical recoveries marked the week.
Pulpwood Cutters Benefit From New Draft Deferrals
Pulpwood cutters aged 26 and up regularly engaged in this home front occupation are eligible for deferment under new Selective Service rules. Deferment for ages 26 through 28 is authorized if the worker is necessary to and regularly engaged in war activity like pulpwood cutting. 30 and older may defer if regularly engaged. The War Activities Committee notes the need for pulpwood in wartime and urges clarification on agricultural workers 18 to 26 listing pulpwood cutting as a farm activity for deferment under the Ty dings Act.
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War Activities Committee
Pulpwood Consuming Industries
Clare County Victory Pulpwood Committee
Lewis B. Hershey
Selective Service
General Hershey
War Manpower Commission
WMC
Clare County Voters Endorse Nomination for Road Commissioner
Clare County Republicans seek support at the primaries for Ben Kilnhardt to fill the office of Road Commissioner. The candidate appeals to voters with a message of prudent county leadership and dedication.
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Almouti¢E
Miy
Clare County Road
Thipedey
Michigan Bell Receives National Security Award at Detroit Ceremony
The Michigan Bell Telephone Company earned the National Security Award, the first in state history, accepted for 14,000 employees by President George M. Welch at a Detroit ceremony. B S Condon of Chicago presented the honor, with remarks by Capt. Donald S. Leonard and other officials. The award recognizes superior protection and security of property and personnel amid wartime needs. Messages were broadcast to Grand Rapids Saginaw and Menominee division headquarters.
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Michigan Bell ‘Telephone Company
B.S. Condon
Chicago
Detroit
George M. Welch
Donald S. Leonard
Welch
Grand Rapids
Saginaw
Menominee
Barbara Murphy Awarded Scholarship to Central Michigan College
Barbara Murphy of Rt Clare, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank R Murphy, receives Thompson's Jewelry Store Scholarship to study teaching at Central Michigan College. The scholarship covers tuition and fees for the 1944 45 school year. Murphy is a member of the Honor Society.
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Barbara Murphy
Rt. Clare
Frank R. Murphy
Thompson's Jewelry Store
Central Michigan College
Barbara
Hotior Society
Michigan farmers see 8 percent income rise in 1943
Farm records from Michigan State College show 500 typical farms earned 8 percent more gross income in 1943, far below the national 20 percent rise. Weather, higher costs, and 29 percent higher expenses, including labor, reduced net gains despite longer hours and more land and livestock.
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Michigan
Michigan State College
C. O. May
College
Wven
May
Plan Summer Recreation At Athletic Field
Recreation program outlines hikes for Boy Scouts once a month and tennis instruction with Coach Richardson on school courts. Groups urged to form softball teams for twilight play with outside teams. Girls’ activities offered with supervised instruction. contact Coach Richardson at phone 158.
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Pivat
Richardson
Zenobia Chapter Hosts Grand Officers and Initiation
Zenobia Chapter marked its fiftieth year with gold bows for Past Matrons. Three candidates, Frances Ruark Marvin Witbeck and James Gillespie, were initiated. Guests praised, gifts exchanged, and a dinner followed for about 150 members and visitors.
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Leah Wiggins
Farwell
Blanche Elliott
Midland
Glover
Albert Buck
Wilson
Annabelle Hampton
Masten
Gerow
Walker
Zenobia
Sue Holmes
Harriet McKinnon
Elizabeth McIntosh
Treva Sparkel
Gertrude Schaaf
Grace Frey
Harriet Knapp
Bulls for Sale Featuring Holstein and Hereford Bulls
Registered Brown Swist bull and five Hereford bulls plus one Holstein bull listed for sale. Sale location given as Key, Bryan Miller six miles north and east of Clare.
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Teir Keay
Bryan Miller
Clare
Vacation Bible School Opens at Mipre Congregational Church
Daily Vacation Bible School at the Mipre Congregational Church opens Monday June 5 and runs through Friday June 16 from 9 30 a m to 4 40 p m daily except Saturday. Closing night is Friday June 16 at 8 00 p m with a program by the children for parents and friends showcasing two weeks of work.
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Frank Wichert
Sage
Ronald Sage
Farwell
G. Waddington
Don Thomson
Gulf Port
Warren Tice
Gregory
Henry McClinchey
Canada
States
Clarence Tice
Vernon
Frank Ballenbacker
Carolyn Taye
Averill
W. Tice
Ballenbacker
Navy
Homer Pelton
Isabella County Hospital
Joe Acker
P. Worden
Bert Thomson
Salem
Waddington
Myles Cunningham
Worden
Clarence Pelton
Gladwin Hospital
Donna Woodworth
Bay City
Joe Presley
Presley
W. Presley
Heraflers
Elmer Lackie
Esther
Lloyd
Bayfield
Alva McReynolds
Colonville
Wesley Teale
Amos Worden
Pontiae
Phil Worden
Hiwin Wichert
Gilbert Waddington
Bert Bergey
Mary Alice Tice
F. Musser
Clara
P. B. Worden
Pontiac
New Baltimore
Northville
Ypsilanti
Ann Arbor
Nevins
Jennie Quick
Vacatiqn Bible School
Mipre Congregational Church
Agth
Pulpwood Key to Invasion Efforts on Home Front
The article highlights pulpwood as essential to Allied logistics for Europe and Asia Pacific campaigns. It explains how cargo planes drop supplies, and how pulpwood supports parachute packaging, medical supplies, ammunition, and smokeless powder, urging continued home-front cutting until victory.
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Hitle
England
Berlin
Tokyo
Memorial Day Observed With Notable Clare Parade
Memorial Day ceremonies traced a route from City Hall to State Street with the Pere Marquette crossing to McEwan Street. The High School Band under Henry Garden highlighted the event as instrumental music director prepares to join the armed forces. Appreciation was voiced for Doherty and Parent of the Clare Fire Department for sprinkling dust from streets to the cemetery, fraternal groups for participation, and Louise's Flower Shop for the wreath on the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument.
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City Hall
McEwan Street
Pere Marquette
State Street
Ensie
Henry Garen
Clare
Walker
Mike” Doherty
Omer Parent
Class of Five Confirmed at St John’s Ev Lutheran
Five children renewed baptismal vows and pledged allegiance to God at Pentecost Sunday service May 28 at St John’s Hy. Lutheran Church in Clare. The ceremony was led by Rev. B. C. Leyter before the congregation. confirmands were John William Jackson Dorothy Marie Schaeller Ruth Huima Rank Barbara Louise Schug and Shirley Ann Lehr.
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ST. John's EV. Lutheran Church
St. John’s Hy
Callihan to Manage Twin Elms Clubhouse This Season
Mr and Mrs Jerry Callihan move to the Twin Hilms clubhouse north of Clare and will manage the clubhouse during the coming golf season. Refreshments beverages and golf supplies will be offered as they welcome club members friends and visiting golfers to the new location.
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Jerry Callihan
Twin Elms
Ann Arbor
Twin Hilms
Clare
Jerry
Callihang
In Memoriam Henry Delos Trendy
In loving memory of Pvt. Henry Delos Trendy who passed away June 4 1943. Beloved son and brother, you are deeply missed by family and friends.
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Yemen
Henry ‘Delos
Max
Ee Tigner
Rationing at a Glance for Book 4 and Related Stamps
A detailed rationing schedule lists blue stamps A8 to V8 worth ten points each and valid monthly, red stamps A8 to T8 with a four Sunday cadence, special V8 stamps, and stamps 30 31 for five pounds. It also covers canning sugar limits through Feb 28 1945, spare airplane stamps, gallon allowances, expired coupons exchanges, and renewal timing. Local boards handle canning sugar applications and renewals.
Hospital Notes Shows John A. Sihith Improving After Bleeding
John A. Sihith of Wise township was brought to Clare Hospital and Clinic Sunday with severe hemorrhages. He was reported Thursday to be in improved condition and feeling fine.
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John A. Sihith
Wise Township
Clare Hospital
Vernon Township Board of Review Meeting Dates
The Vernon Township Board of Review will meet Tuesday and Wednesday June 6 and 7 and also Monday and Tuesday June 12 and 13 from 9 00 a m until 4 00 o'clock p m C W T each day James Walsh Supervisor 3512
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Vernon
Rumage Sale At Congregational Church Parlors
The Guild will hold a rummage sale in the Congregational Church parlors. Funds raised support band activities and community programs.
Local Sportsman Claims Notable Fish Catch on Houghton Lake
A Hi Speed Gas Station operator known for sportsmanship reportedly enjoyed several good catches on a Thursday fishing trip to Houghton Lake. He arrived home around 3:00 a.m. Friday and was still cleaning fish by 11:00 a.m. The source notes the tale from an underground reporter who found the fisherman to be a reliable informant.
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Houghton Lake
Government Draftsmen Needed for Civil Service Positions
The United States Government seeks draftsmen for map and technical plan work in Washington DC and nationwide. Salaries range from 1752 to 3163 yearly with overtime. Applicants must submit a drawing sample and meet drafting education or experience requirements.
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United States
Civil Service Commission
Washington
D. C
War Manpower Commission
United States Civil Service Commission
Card of Thanks for Gottlieb Zinsér Death
We wish to express sincere appreciation to friends who assisted during the illness and death of our father Gottlieb Zinsér. Thanks to the Rev Harold Watk for comforting message and to Mrs Bertha Cappiert for tender care during his illness. Signed by the children.
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Gottlieb Zinsér
Harold. Wat
Bertha. Cappiert
Card of Thanks from Rutter and Nelson Families
We thank friends and neighbors for floral tributes and kindness during our bereavement. Special thanks to Rev. Charles Kleinhardt for comforting message and to Mrs. Herman, Ranie and daughter, and Ernest Radloff for the music. Signed Mrs. Sarah Rutter Alfred Rutter and family Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Nelson William Rutter.
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Chas. Kleinhardt
Herman, Ranie
Ernest Radloff
Sarah Rutter
Alfred Rutter
Alfred Nelson
William Rutter
Card of Thanks for Kindness and Funeral Support
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness sympathy cards and floral offerings after the bereavement. Thanks to the singers Rev Chas Kleinhardt and Mr Russell Thurston for services and to all who assisted. Mrs Roy A Hoover Jr and Mrs Chris D Scott Roy A Hoover Jr
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Chas. Kleinhardt
Russell Thurston
Roy A. Hoover Jr
Chris D. Scott
Roy A. Hoover, Jr
Greenaway Family Thanks For Support After Bereavement
The Greenaway Family expresses sincere appreciation for kindnesses and floral tributes during their recent bereavement. They thank Rev. Harold Watson for comfort and Russell Thurston for attentive services.
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Harold Watson
Russell Thurston
Expressions of gratitude after bereavement
neighbors and friends extend thanks for acts of kindness during our bereavement. appreciation for floral tributes singers and Rev. Mary House for comforting words. Mr and Mrs Harold Schug
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Mary House
Harold Schug
Gratitude to Church and Lodge After Hospital Stay
Mrs. Lofe Hansiler thanks the Methodist church the Rebekah Lodge and friends for flowers and cards during her hospitalization expressing deep appreciation.
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Methodist Church
Rebekah Lodge
Lofe Hansiler
Thanks for cards during hospital stay at Memorial Hospital
A note from Wikiel Ladsh thanks friends neighbors and relatives for cheer and good luck cards sent while recovering at Memorial Hospital in Qwesna Mes.
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Memorial Hospital
Qwesna
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Clare County Voters
Pate
Ben Kilsinhardt
Central Mich. College
Zenobia Chapter
Hitler
Lumar
Lender
Bank Credit
Clare, Michigan
WM. H. Bicknell
Member
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Jake
Martha
Grapevine
Greenaway
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