Death of Herbert S. Holden Former Farwell Resident
Relatives report the death of Herbert S. Holden born June 15 1867 in Midland County son of J S and his wife. If alive he would have turned 80. Survived by wife Purcle daughter Leah Archey two sons Harold and Hart of Dallas two brothers Horace D Holden Roseville and Fred B Holden Fort Gibson Oklahoma and four nieces. Funeral held Monday June 16 with burial in Dallas. The Holden family lived near Farwell for years and the father served as postmaster and ran a local newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert S. Holden
Farwell
Dallas
Texas
Mr. Holden
Midland County
J. S. Holden
Purcle
Leah Archey
Harold and
Hart
Horace D. Holden
Roseville
Fred B. Holden
Fort Gibson
Oklahoma
Farell
Theta Rho Girls Club Organized At Farwell
Twenty girls at Farwell were initiated and new officers installed by the Theta Rho Board of Control on Saturday evening June 7 beginning the Maple Leaf Theta Rho Girls Club. Officers include Judy Haag president and Marjory Doxtader vice president with a full slate of roles listed. Rebekahs served refreshments after remarks by Control members. Meetings are set for the second and fourth Mondays until July when they pause until fall for candidate classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwell
Theta Rho Board of Control
Maple Leaf Theta Rho Girls Club
Judy Haag
Marjory Doxtader
Lucille Blevins
Jeannette Wixon
Betty Wilson
Sadie Denton
Geraldine Irwin
Marlene Pattengill
Betty Penny
Laura Geib
Arvilla Wixon
Inside Guardian
Rhea Sabin
Guardian
Joan, Loach
Joan Eisenhauer
Pat John
June Harvey
Dolores Glass
Ruby Shaw
Mary Gelb
Mary Haag
Nell Denton
Control
Farwell Ball Team Loses to Blanchard on Sunday
In cold wet conditions Blanchard beat Farwell 10 to 3 as Blanchard surged ahead with two runs in the fourth and two more in the eighth. Farwell tied at three in the sixth but fielding errors and late hits sealed the win for Blanchard. Slugger Bill Dewey went 3 for 4. Next up Farwell hosts R. O. C. at Mt Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanchard
Farwell
Gale
Jim
Bill Dewey
Mt. Pleasant
Alice L Seeley Chapter to Initiate Friday Night
Alice L Seeley Chapter O E S met in regular session Friday June 13 a large attendance. A special meeting for degree work was set for June 20 with exemplification of the degree. Afterward members adjourned to the dining room for ice cream cookies and tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice L. Seeley
Chasnois Velveteen Substitutes for Chamois
A note on substitute polishing material cites velveteen as an effective chamois substitute. It advises washing the fabric before use to polish surfaces.
Mail Train Schedules for Chesapeake & Ohio
Eastern Standard Time lists Pere Marquette District No. 1 West 8 83 A M and No 6 East 8 62 P M daily except Sunday. Ann Arbor No 62 South 10 42 A M and No 61 North 2 39 P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesapeake & Ohio
Pere Marquette District
West
Ann Arbor
Farwell Water Tank Gets Fresh Paint Job
The Farwell water tank is being painted by State Painters with Mid-State partner Homer Stinchcomb involved. A recent water flow issue was caused by direct pumping from the well to users while the tank was cleaned and rust spots treated, and bold lettering will adorn the completed tank.
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Farwell
Homer Stinchcomb
Mid-State
Walter Merton Named Manager of Mobilgas Station on Main
Walter Merton, known as Wally, takes over the Mobilgas station on Main Street and will add a line of sporting goods. He previously worked at Farwell Lumber Yards and sold fresh bait, leaving Latmber Co to pursue an expanded bait business. The building exterior is being painted while the interior is remodeled and redecorated.
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Walter Merton
Mobilgas
Main Street
Merton
Wally
Farwell Lumber Yards
Latmber Co
Bauers Complete Home Modernization Project Update
The John Bauers completed a home modernization including replastered walls new lighting a bathroom and kitchen units and are finishing the floors.
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John Bauers
Community Notes From Mt Pleasant Area
Mrs. Aaron Irwin recuperates in Mt Pleasant hospital after surgery. Mrs. Edna Haas arrives from Detroit to visit her mother at Mt Pleasant hospital. Irwin Schlafley wedding held in Clare Sunday attended by Roy Joslin Leo Jostin and Neal Joslin. The Sage family and others visit Mt Pleasant and Summer Crystal areas for Father’s Day. Consumers Power raises street lights on Main Street. N McConnells visit in Clare and drive a new Ford.
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Aaron Irwin
Mt. Pleasant Hospital
Edna Haas
Detroit
Grover
Roy Joslins
Leo Jostins
Neal Joslins
Irwin-Schlafley
Clare
Dewey Dell
Elma Eisenhauer
Russell Pugsley
Mt. Pleasant
Crystal
George Whaley
Ann Arbor
Flora Powell
William C. Fuller
Blanche Burston
Wiliam Young
Saginaw
E. Horton
Consumers Power Company
Main
George Sage
Nick McConnel
Ed. McConnell
Ronald Sage
Mr. Pleasant
Thomas Cook
N. McConnells
Farwell Churches Schedule Shared Across Denominations
Farwell churches announce a cottage prayer meeting with Clare at 7 45 p m Wednesday. Reorganized Church lists Sunday School 10 30 a m and social service 11 30 a m with Women’s Department meetings the second Wednesday monthly at Mrs Wad dington’s home. Elders Silver Criscuola and Warren Nellis lead Farwell Town Hall services with prayer meetings midweek and scripture study in the evening.
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Cottage
Farwell
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
John Armstrong
Women’s Department
John Waddington
Church OF Jesus Christ
Silver Criscuola
Warren Nellis
Farwell Town Hall
Farwell Methodist Church Announces Services and Choir
The Farwell Methodist Church announces minister Rev. Chas. B. Hahn leading church school at 10 45 with theme To Keep Faith In Spite of All. Public worship at 12 00 with sermon Thoughts On Making a good Start. Choir practice Monday at 4 00 at the church.
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Farwell Methodist
Chas. B. Hahn
African Squash Taste Compared Favorably Abroad
An article notes that African squashes are superior to ours and that remote Arab tribes value their form and quality for table use.
Shorten Veggie Cooking Time For Best Taste
Kitchen guidance urges minimal heat and brief cooking of vegetables to preserve texture and nutrients. Experts advise testing tenderness early and removing from heat as soon as crisp tender is reached.
Clare City approves parking meter ordinance 1947
The ordinance regulates traffic on Clare streets designates McHwan Street and adjacent blocks as parking meter zones, sets meter placement and coin requirements, authorizes meters funded by receipts, fixes penalties up to 100 dollars for violations, and preserves validity if parts are struck down. Passed June 16 1947 and approved July 6 1947.
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City of
Clare
McHwan Street
Beech
Pine
United States
State of
Michigan
Justice Court
Market prices for grains and meats from Thursday report
Grain and feed prices include Wheat 2.44 per unit Oats 21.00 Barley 3.00 Buckwheat 3.00 White Beans 12.00 Red Kidney Beans 16.00 Leghorn Springers 28 Heavy Hens 28 Stags 0.00 Rock Broilers 34 per 314 lbs Broilers under 314 lbs 32 Hide price 8 and 10 Meats dressed hogs 6 Beef 16.00 Box Prime Veal 33.00 Spring Lambs 42.00 Heavy Hens 30 Fides 0.08
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Tucker
L. W. Jackson
Clare Livestock Auction Market Report June 16 1947
Livestock prices listed include best fed steers and heifers 21.00 to 23.00, lights 22.00 to 24.50, roughs 16.00 to 18.00, stags 13.00 to 15.00, good butcher cattle 18.00 to 21.00, stockers 13.00 to 18.00, calves up to 27.25, hogs 24.50 to 25.40, lambs 11.00 to 22.50, and sheep 6.00 to 7.50. Prices cover diverse classes from canner cows to slaughter lambs at Clare auction.
Sale notices from Clare area for furniture and trailers
Classified sale notices list furniture ranging from refrigerators and ranges to bedroom suites at Clare Furniture Barn and other Clare vendors. Also offered are ladies corsets, trailers from Hilton Trailer Sales, garden tractors, farm implements, and a 1942 International dump truck. Contact details and locations provided for Clare.
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Clare Furniture Barn
West Seventh St
Clare
International
New Motor
Owen’s
North McEwan &J
Miscellaneous farm equipment for sale in Clare area
For sale multiple items including a Massey Harris 81 tractor with full equipment and 1940 Ford dump truck in good condition listed by George Rieley 14 miles east and south of Beaverton. Also Maple double bed set and various household furniture from Ray Hales near Clare. Additional items include hay loader and farming gear listed by Ford Seibt near US-10, and an office desk with milking machine listed by Mrs Violet Sunday near Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rieley
Beaverton
Ray Hales
Clare
McCormick- Deering
John Deere
Ford Seibt
Us-10
Violet Sunday
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Theta Rho
Hroe Blanchard
Houghton
Howard
By Gee
Weaver's
Ball Park
Labor Day Celebration Committee
Church OF God
EGG Market
Livestock Market
Clare Livestock Auction
Rosebush Elevator Company
Lake George, Mich
George Knowles Phioné
Mt, Pleasant
Cora Sue Wilson
Hilton Trailer
South End
Harrison
Empire
George Skinner
Weidman
Chas
Northon
W. Wheaton
Harvey Wilson
Pauline Krell
W. State St
Leland Krell
Brasington
Teale
Hampshire
Guernsey
Jersey
L.W.B
Theo
Bilky
Perry & First
Dehmels
Maude Johnston
Rosebush
Geo
Geasler
Lake, Mich
Phone Weidman
Ray Parrish
A. Samland
Loomis
Bug
John Northon
5Th St
Brewer Implement Store
Theodore Graham
Anthony Vogel
Merritt Oil Co
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