Annual Picnic Closes Loomis School Year
Friday May 21 marked Loomis School's closing day with a 4A pot luck dinner for 120 pupils and guests. Mrs. O Grady received a lapel pin and other gifts while the Safety Award Plaque was presented to the school. Eighth graders received awards and Rose Mary Gordon was praised for perfect attendance. A post dinner ball game featured several able dads despite a north wind.
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Loomis
O’grady
Rose Mary Gordon
Eye to Future Housewives Canning and Freezing Fowl
The article notes housewives plan to can and freeze fowl now to hedge against rising prices later. It highlights practical steps for preserving meat and stretching household budgets amid anticipated price increases.
Birthday Dinner Honors Anniversary of Charles Church
On Sunday May 30 a birthday dinner was given Charles Church to mark another year. The table featured a birthday cake from his sisters in law in Detroit. The meal included fried chicken biscuits gravy salads jellos and homemade ice cream. Nancy Carole Merrihew led a table blessing and later sang Happy Birthday before gifts. Attendees included Theo and Nancy Merrihew of Trenton Pearl Pierce Nellie Fathers Verne Swantek and Elmer Eva Merrihew and Dale Merrihew of Detroit and Seaton families.
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Charles Church
Pierce
Charles
Nancy Carole Merrihew
Nancy
Lucile
Dad
Theo Merrihew
Nancy Carole
Trenton
Weekend Visit By Detroit and Trenton Folk Reported
Moerichen of Weldman and Frank Lamphere with Will MeJames of Herrick, along with Mr and Mrs Lamphere, spent the weekend at the Church home and returned home on Monday.
Family Group Reunion At McKay Park
A Lansing and Flint contingent gathered at McKay Park for a social picnic and noon dinner. The reunion marked the first time in years that all members were together, with attendees including Robert Stottlemyer and Geneva, Wilma Yager, Dickersons, Cottons, Voisins, Archbolds, Leposky, Warkers, and others from Flint and Grant Township.
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McKay Park
Robert
Stottlemyer
Geneva
Wilma Yager
Will
Dickerson
Lee
J. C. Cotton
Robert Cotton
Shirley
Something New Storage and Cleaning Service Ad
New storage and cleaning glazing and repairing offered by Band Box Cleaners at 34th. Fully insured contact 34. Local advertisement for Clare with phone 34.
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Clare
Band Box Cleaners
Nolan Sisters Farewell Sparks Quiet Tea Reflecton
In a Nolan mansion tale, sisters Samantha aged 98 and Agatha 96 lived together for years. After Samantha dies, neighbors visit to console Agatha yet find her unfazed by loss and instead focused on the simple pleasure of finally having her tea made.
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Nolan
Samantha
Agatha
Child Asks for Nickel in Quiet Exchange
A brief, humorous line captures a child asking for a nickel while acknowledging parental cautions about money and independence. The quote underscores thrift and the small threshold of allowance.
Idaho Farmers Debate Risky Post Prohibition Crop Profits
In the hills of Idaho after repeal a noisy gathering in a local store discussed legality and profits of illicit spirits. A newcomer named Yeary joined and recalled earning money farming similar ventures, confessing close calls with capture while hinting at past success.
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Idaho
Sir Oliver Lodge
Little Gallery
Sam and Yve Debate Leniency for Chicken Theft
In a tense exchange, Yve spares Sam’s son from punishment while acknowledging the boy’s trouble with stealing chickens. Sam laments the recurring issue, saying his son tried but still got caught.
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Sam
Accurate Figures Among Local Hunters
In a restaurant gathering, two hunters claim after three hours they bagged 99 rabbits. The elder explains after 20 years of hunting he has met no hunter who would lie for a single rabbit, prompting disbelief at the near hundred mark.
Trial by Combat Among Boys Ends in Stubborn Resolve
A father admonishes Johnny and his neighbor after an exchange of bravado over a duel like showdown. Johnny insists the duel will prove who is stronger, rejecting peaceful discussion or third party input.
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Johnny
Gable Rival Shocks Shopper With Grocery Boy Name
A housewife asked a neighborhood grocery boy his name. He replied Clark Gable, prompting her to note the fame. The boy, Pye, claimed, It ought to be, I have delivered groceries here for three years.
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Clark Gable
Pye
Stopover Grandpa Scruggs Seeks One Night Detour
A 99 year old Appalachian grandpa tells a mountain preacher he plans no travel until heaven but asks to mention to the Lord a detour toward a big town. He wishes to sightsee down by Knoxville on the way.
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Grandpa Scruggs
Appalachian
Knoxville
Merry Mixers Club Meeting Highlights Housecleaning Tips
The Merry Mixers Home Economics Club met at Mrs. Delia Fans residence Tuesday evening May 25 with ten members and one guest Mrs. Brady present. Mrs. Josephine Brady and Mrs. Germaine Ousley gave a lesson on housecleaning tips and lunch was served. The June meeting will be an all day picnic at Wilson State Park.
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Merry Mixers Home
Delia
Brady
Josephine Brady
Germaine Ousley
Clare County
Wilson State Park
Social briefs celebrate local birthday dinner and club gatherings
Flint residents Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brown and others held a birthday dinner at Rosebush Memorial pavilion for Mrs. Brown. Mabel Horton hosted the Tuesday Supper Club at Lake George with contract bridge and a noon dinner. Hight Bells Club met with prize winners and a pink and blue shower gift noted for Mrs. Wilson Bader.
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Arthur Brown
Arnold Bidwell
Flint
Howard Mussel
Rosebush Memorial Pavilion
Brown
Mabel Horton
Doherty Cottage
Lake George
F. C. Sanford
John “Asline
Alex Artibee
Horton
Leo Lansing
Hight Bells Club
James Clute
Ralph Ackerman
Dean Methner
Wilson Bader
Ladies Union Planned Cottage Event at Budd Lake
The Ladies Union of the Congregational Church met in the church parlor on May 21 with Mrs. William Powe acting president. After a brief business session, a pot luck lunch followed. Mrs. Frank Hochstetler invited the group to her Budd Lake cottage on June 11 for a one o clock dinner. hot dish provided, members bring salad and dessert. Transportation offered by three members.
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The
Ladies Union of the
Congregational Church
William Powe
Frank Hochstetler
Budd Lake
Hochstetler
Mrs. Beale
Mrs. McKay
Mrs. Davy
Record of 1947 public transit vehicle deployments
In 1947 United States cities put into operation about 1 500 new buses trackless trolleys and street cars reflecting rapid expansion of urban public transit.
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United States
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