Memorial rites held for Andrew L. Tomaski Wednesday
Memorial services were held at St. Cecilia's Church for Andrew L. Tomaski who died serving his country. He had served in Australia New Guinea and the Philippines after training at Camp Forest Camp Edwards and Fort Ord. The American Legion presented a flag to his parents. The service included high mass with music by John Hall and Patty Hall and taps played by Bernard Wyman.
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Michigan
Camp Forest
Tenn
Camp Hdwards
Mass
Fort Ord
Calif
Infantry and Amphibious Command
Australia
New Guinea
Philippines
Joseph Tomaski
Albert
Clare
Benjamin
U. S. Coast Guard
Cleveland
Ohio
Joseph, Jr
Edward
Mary Karash
Pvt
B. C. Karash
Germany
Helen Haynak
Lake George
Margaret
St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church
Chas. D. Brophy
Bernard Wyman
John Hall
Patty
Hall
Conrad Walker
American Legion
United States
Tomaski
Andrew
John G. White
John R. Hall
Buglemaster 8/c
Richard Koch
Mulch Boosts Vegetable Yields Says Michigan Expert
Extension garden specialist O I Grege of Michigan State College recommends mulch to raise vegetable production. Apply three to four inches between rows. it adds organic matter, reduces weeds, and improves vigor and color. Spade under resuming nitrogen fertilizer in spring.
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O. I. Grege
Michigan State College
Keeping Furniture Safe From Heat and Sunlight
Keep fine woods and upholstered furniture away from radiators open windows and direct sunlight to prevent heat damage and fading. Avoid placing items near heat sources and in bright sun to extend furniture life.
East Prussia Racial Pride History From German Reform
The article outlines East Prussia as a historically Teutonic stronghold with roots in Junker prestige. It notes Prussian lands, timber and grain exports, Amber in Samland, Koenigsberg industry, and Marienburg as Teutonic orders seat. It mentions Koenigsberg growth around a castle and Hanseatic ties.
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London
East Prussia
Germany
Marshal Rokossovsky
Danzig Bay
Junkers
Teutonic Knights
Associated Press
Samland
Koenigsberg
Marienburg
Teutonic Order
Hanseatic League
Prussia
Cotton Spinning Rate Tops Year-Before Level
The census bureau reports December activity at 118.5 percent of capacity with an 80 hour week. Spindles in place reach 23,105,942, of which 22,219,768 were active during the month. December spindle hours total 8,763,356,074, averaging 379 hours per spindle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Census Bureau
Secret American Artillery Routs Nazi Counterattacks in Belgium
In BEFFE SECTOR Belgium U S forces unleash a new secret American artillery weapon on a large scale for the first time. The weapon shatters four German counterattacks in four hours east and west of Beffe leaving Nazi dead in snow. Details remain confidential though Navy developed the device.
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Beffe
Belgium
United States First Army
Belgium Bulge
von Rundstedt
United States Navy
Franklin letters sold to Rosenbach for 21600 dollars
Thirty three unpublished letters of Benjamin Franklin were sold in London to Dr. A W Rosenbach for 21600 dollars. The letters were written to Franklin’s friend Richard Jackson and were sold by the trustees of the Malone estate of Yorkshire. The last similar Franklin letter sale in 1928 also went to Rosenbach.
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Franklin
London
England
Benjamin Franklin
General Proclamation Sparks Off Base Protest in Indies
At the Netherlands East Indies base troops protested after the commanding general declared the area no longer a combat zone. The move would require soldiers to pay for cigarettes and canteen supplies. The general left the base for a few days and returned to find a large bomb near his living quarters.
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Netherlands East Indies
Hadeen
Maharajah's Ex-Wife Remarries Local Postman
Margarite Lawler Holkar widow of the Maharajah of Indore has married Charles W. Masters a postman who delivered mail near the Indore estate at Laguna Beach California. The couple wed on January 15 according to marriage records. she is 36 and he 20.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Lawler Holkar
Indore
Laguna Beach
Calif
Postwar Goods Reach Industry for Experimental Models
Washington reports the War Production Board authorized immediate testing of postwar product models using new materials and war time design advances. Companies may spend up to 5000 dollars per plant monthly on models for passenger cars refrigerators civilian planes vacuum cleaners television gear and other items while prioritizing nonwar research. Models must not be distributed displayed or produced as samples and construction models are banned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Production Board
Donald M. Neilson
Armed Services
WPB
Nelson
Permits for Manufacturers to Place Orders Now
The notice announces that manufacturers may place orders for machinery and tools under new permit provisions. It details eligibility, required documentation, and submission deadlines. Agencies emphasize prompt action to ensure compliance and avoid delays in procurement.
Ten P M Horses Curfew Set in Jersey Town
River Edge New Jersey imposes a 10 p m curfew for horses due to rationing and requires horse registration. Mayor Ferber says the ordinance, ending at 7 a m weekdays and 9 a m Sundays, aids police in handling the growing horse invasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey Town
River Edge
N. J
Martin J. Ferber
Diplomats Agree on Whale Values After War
In Washington diplomats from seven nations set a whale value table within a protocol. A blue whale equals 21 percent of a humpback, two fin whales, or six sei whales, guiding whaling after the war ends and crews restart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Great Britain
South Africa
Australia
Canada
New Zealand
Norway
Judge Declines Divorce for Intolerable Cruelty Claim
New Haven Conn Mrs Jane F Dobbs 35 seeks divorce from Charles M Dobbs 69 president of Monarch Laundries after alleged pushes over a sea wall water thrown and blows. Superior Court Judge James H E Murphy finds evidence does not prove intolerable cruelty.
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New Haven. Conn
Jane F. Dobbs
Superior Court
James HE. Murphy
Cadet Nurse Corps Surpasses First Year Goal
Dr Thomas Parran reports the United States cadet nurse corps exceeded its 65 000 recruits goal by more than 500, praising the response of young American women to the call. He shared the figures in a statement to Paul V McNutt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadet Nurse Corps
Washington, D. C
United States Cadet Nurse Corps
Thomas Parran
The
Public Health Service
America
Paul V. McNutt
Federal Security Administrator
Clare County Board Proceedings June 18 1945 Harrison
The Clare County Road Commissioners met in Harrison on June 18 1945. The meeting approved the payroll of 3891.66. Bills were authorized for payment after approval. Supplies repairs parts and services listed from several local vendors were acknowledged. Adjourned after a lengthy session with chairman F. B. Beam and deputy clerk W. Harl Greet noted.
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The
Board of
Clare County Road Commissioners
Harrison
Michigan
Court House
P.E. Beam
Beam
Sutton
Tiedeman
G. B. Wilson
Clare
the White Motor Co
White Truck Sales
Geo. J. Lehr
Red’s Welding Supplies
Northern Automotive Supply Co
Seller Brothers
Ben Traines
Clare Auto Parts Co
Michigan Roads and
Consu Harrison Gas & Oil Co
Auto Electric Service
George Pearson
George Johnson
Elmer Amble
Harry Kress Albert Lone Floyd
Midland Motors, Inc
J. F. Battle Motor Sales
Clare Hardware & Furniture Co
Cities Service Oil Co
Jennison Hardware Co
Scientific Brake
City Shovels, Inc
F. Toeppner & Sons
Macdonald and‘ Stinger
Floyd Allen Henry Pharris
Harold
Alexander ‘Ray Boyer
Clare County
Wolverine Merchandige Co
Rim & Wheel Service Co
Draper Chevrolet
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Sapien Aigtg
Ora
Andrew L. Tomaski
Band Box Cleaners
Gladwin County Fair Grounds
Wild West Rodeo
Ormance
Rangeland
Texan
Cowgirl
U. S
Maharajah
F. B. Beam
W. Harl Greet
Sirocco
Lucien Lelong
Ucten
Houghton
DS Iuag
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