Air Force Pfc Melvin C Cotton Takes Diploma and Post
Pfc Melvin C Cotton son of Calvin Cotton of Sheridan township received his diploma from the U S Air Force as an airplane engine mechanic and was assigned to the 2382nd Training Sqd as an instructor. He left February 13 for duties at Keesler Air Force Base after a twenty day furlough at relatives and friends.
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Melvin C. Cotton
Calvin Cotton
Sheridan Township
U. S. Air Force
2382Nd
Keesler Air Force Base
Keesler Field
Miss
Staff Sgt George W Post Promoted To Staff Sergeant
Staff Sgt George W Post receives promotion to Staff Sergeant while serving as a Teletype Maintenance Technician with the Airways and Air Communications Service. He attended Farwell High School before enlisting on January 9 1947 and completing basic training at San Antonio Texas. He previously served as a Technical Student at Fort Monmouth New Jersey.
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George W. Post
AACS
Post
Jessie Hilyard
Lake Michigan
Farwell High School
Air Force
Bet Post
San Antonio
Texas
Fort Monmouth
New Jersey
Airways and
Air Communications Service
New Hearing Aid Promises Nearly Invisible Fit
A new device reduces visible receiver parts to a small transparent insert with a compact transmitter, avoiding separate batteries. In Clare Sonotone Hearing Center at The Doherty Hotel offers free tests and fittings. next center is Tuesday March 15 from 2 30 to 6 00 pm. Sonotone Corp leads hearing aid research and service with offices in Saginaw ready to fit and supply batteries. For appointments visit or mail a penny post card.
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Clare
Doherty Hotel
Sonotone Corp
Sonotone
Bldg
Ady
Glenn Poet Sells 35 Steers at Michigan Livestock Exchange
Last week Glenn Poet of Clare R-2 sent 35 head of steers weighing over 1250 pounds each to the Michigan Livestock Exchange in Detroit. The cattle brought 25 cents a pound and Glenn said he was well satisfied with the co op.
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Glenn Poet
Clare R-2
Michigan Livestock Exchange
Detroit
Glenn
VFW Auxiliary buys two wheelchairs for Clare area
The VFW Auxiliary campaign thanks subscribers for magazines and announces the purchase of two wheelchairs. Public availability is at Bryant's Sporting Goods on East 4th Street, Clare, with contact Ernie Bryant for requests.
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V.F.W. Auxilary
Clare
Ernie Bryant
Bryant
Sporting Goods
East 4Th Street
V.P.W
Arthur Township Caucus Notice for March 15, 1949
Republican caucus to nominate candidates for the Spring Election on April 4 at Arthur town hall Tuesday afternoon March 15 1949 at 2:00 oclock J Newman Clerk
Elm Grove Church to Resume Regular Services This Sunday
Regular preaching will be resumed by Rev. Chas. Rleinhardt at Elm Grove church this Sunday evening March 13 at 8 00 o clock Special singing and all are invited to attend.
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Chas. Rleinhardt
Elm Grove Church
Free radio event at Brown and Brackart sales debut Plymouth
A free radio promotion runs March 18 through March presumably offering a demonstration at Brown and Brackart Sales and Service. The event features an introductory showing of the new 1949 Plymouth and highlights a complimentary radio giveaway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown & Brackart Sales
Plymouth
Penny Supper At O Connor School Thursday Evening
Program announced with a penny supper at O Connor School on Thursday March 17 at 3 00 pm. Pyecocks to buy tools for 4H Club. Everyone overcame.
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O'Connor
Pyecocks
Toola
De Soto and Plymouth Font Names Revealed
Local trivia note uncovers font pair Guessota Aeavice and Mapa used in De Soto and Plymouth branding. Researchers cite stylistic links and historical advertisements. No further context provided.
Community Chorus Plans Palm Sunday Presentation
The Clark Community Chorus rehearsed at St. John’s Lutheran and will meet Sunday at 3 90 p m in Congregational church for the spring program The Victorious King Officers include Walter Broh president Frank Nash vice president Mrs Arthur Damoth secretary Mrs Harold Schaeffer treasurer Miss Dorig Gerow director and Miss Barbara Teale organist All interested singers are urged to join at the next meeting The program will be presented in the school auditorium on Palm Sunday.
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Clark
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Walter Broh
Frank Nash
Arthur Damoth
Harold Schaeffer
Dorig Gerow
Barbara Teale
Larman Post and Auxiliary Mark 30th Anniversary
Walter H. Larman Post No 128 and Ladies Auxiliary plan a birthday party to celebrate thirty years. The event next Tuesday March 15 at the Legion Hall includes a 6 30 pot luck dinner, a musical program led by Miss Martha Jean McKin, and table card games with gifts for each table. Attendees should bring table service sandwiches and a dish to pass.
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Walter H. Larman
Ladies Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Martha Jean McKinon
Card of Thanks for Loss of Children and Grandchildren
The Clark and Shaver families express heartfelt gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors for acts of kindness after the loss of their children and grandchildren. They thank those who sent cards letters donations food and especially Leonard McNeill for staying at their home and helping during their absence in Lansing. May God richly bless you all.
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Leonard McNeill
Lansing
Wiliam Clark
Albert Shaver
Phoebe Clark
Registration notice for Arthur Township election
The 1949 spring election will be held April 4. J C Newman township clerk will review and register qualified voters at Arthur Town Hall on Tuesday March 15, 1948 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Clare
Michigan
Arthur Town Hall
J. C. Newman
Farmer's Produce Company Stockholders Meeting Notice
Notice of the annual stockholders meeting at Clare city hall on March 12 1949 at 1 30 p m. All members must cast votes on dissolution of the corporation. A E Gorr secretary.
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Farmer’s Produce Company
Clare City Hall
In Memoriam for Francis Thompson
In loving memory of my dear mother Francis Thompson who died March 12, 1942. Dearest mother I miss you as I sit alone but you are with Jesus in a bright home where farewell tears are not shed. From daughter Eola MecDonel.
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Francis Thompson
Jesus
Eola MecDonel
Neighborhood thanks for flowers after mother Addie Randolph
The Randolph family expresses sincere gratitude to neighbors and friends for the beautiful flowers following the passing of their mother Addie Randolph. They also thank the minister for his comforting words. Her children James Myrtle Martha and Bessie.
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Addie Randolph
James
Myrtle
Martha
Bessie
Wildlife Week drives stamp sales for conservation effort
National Wildlife Restoration Week runs March 20 to 26. Michigan Outdoor Stamps will be sold through the Clare Red Cross Gun Club and nearby sportsmen's clubs to fund wildlife propagation in Clare County and across Michigan.
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National Wildlife Restoration
Michigan
Clare Red
Clare County
Detroit Sportsmen's Show at State Fair Grounds Coliseum
The Detroit Sportsmen's Congress Show runs March 19 to 27 at the Coliseum inside the State Fair Grounds Detroit. Michigan United Conservation Clubs will have a exhibit and affiliated clubs may exhibit wild animals with notice to Secretary Harry Gaines.
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Detroit Sportsmen’s Congress
State Fair Grounds
Detroit
Michigan United Conservation Clbs
Harry Gaines
Modern Transportation Adds Dr Coupe Air Plane for Urgent Service
Brown and Bruckart Sales and Service announce a two place Dr coupe airplane to fetch car parts in emergencies and attend urgent appointments. The aircraft will cut travel time and speed service, enabling faster reach to Detroit and other distant points.
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Brown & Bruckart Sales & Service
Detroit
Vernon Township Election Notice at Vernon Town Hall
On Tuesday March 15 1949 at the Vernon Town Hall the election will be held from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM for 2312 Roy Wilson in the County of Isabella Michigan ship Vernon, County of Isabella, State of Michigan.
In Memoriam John C Schultz Passes March 1948
In loving memory of our husband and father John C Schultz who passed away one year ago March 7 1948 There is an open gate at the end of the road and a light we cannot see Our Father claims his own Beyond the gate our loved one finds happiness and rest Mrs John Schultz daughters Lorraine and Sandra
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John C. Schultz
John Schultz
Lorraine
Sandra
Grant Township Republican Caucus Notice
Grant Township Republican caucus will be held at Grant Town Hall on Monday March 14 1949 at 2 30 PM for nominating township officers and other business by order of committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Clare
Michigan
Grant Town Hall
Fortieth Annibaresey REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE CITIZENS STATE BANK
The Clare Michigan bank reports assets of 77 725 19 including loans bonds cash in vaults and transit and from banks. Liabilities total 57 147 40 with capital 20 000 00 and undivided profits 577 79. Directors J W Calkins W Haley James Duncan. May 1 1909.
1949 Report of Condition Summary
A condensed financial note shows figures: 58,797.19 dollars and 3,724,946.13 dollars with a ratio of 65.23 and a 6,000.00 dollar amount totaling 3,366,148.94 dollars for the period ending in 1949.
Forty Years Of Banking Safety And Service In Clare
The Citizens State Bank marks forty years of growth from a $20 000 capital to deposits over $3 500 000. The bank touts sound policies safeguarding deposits and aiding local industry and agriculture, with a record of steady gains and no loss to depositors. The timeline lists major events from 1909 to 1949 including the Titanic sinking and Truman’s presidency.
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Citizens State Bank
State Banking Department
Clare
Panama Canal
General Pershing
Mexico
Ponco Villa
Michigan
United States
Germany
France
Paris
Warren G. Harding
Harding
Detroit
Byrd
North Pole
Lindbergh
New York
U. S
Herbert Hoover
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Hitler
Detroit Tigers
The
Lions
Red Wings
Great Britain
Pearl Harbor
Congress
Japan
Harry S. Truman
Garfield Caucus Meeting Nominates Candidates for April 4
Lake Town Hall will host a Garfield caucus on Saturday March 12 at 2:00 PM and a Democratic caucus at 10:30 AM the same day to nominate candidates for the April 4, 1949 election and handle related business. Marguerite Shilling township clerk.
Surrey Caucus to Nominate Candidates at Town Hall
A Republican caucus will be held at the Surrey town hall on Saturday March 12 at 1:00 PM to nominate candidates for the spring election on April 4 and to conduct other business as needed, announced Wilmot Carpenter township clerk.
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Surrey Town Hall
Community thanks for kindness after infant loss
We wish to thank all our neighbors and friends for their many acts of kindness during the illness of Mrs. Van Buskirk and death of our infant son. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Van Buskirk.
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van Buskirk
Bernard van Buskirk
Wise Township Registration Dates Planned at Loomis Hall
Wise Township clerk A. E. Burton announces registration at the township hall in Loomis on March 11 12 and 14 with March 14 as the final day for registration.
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Loomis
A. E. Burton
Wise
Tough Jobs Go to Federal Trucks
Bob's Sales and Service at 210 MeHwan St Olare promotes Federal trucks as the economical solution for heavy duty tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal
Bob's Sales & Service
MeHwan St. Olare
NO MONEY DOWN On your major repair work Beonald Your Friesdiy Fordesh ee
No money down offer on major repair work highlighted with unclear branding. Details unreadable due to fragmented OCR.
Gratitude Note From Mrs. Harrison Sinmons
Mrs Harrison Sinmons thanks friends and neighbors for cards plants flowers and fruit. She mentions the Rebekahs for the plant candy and fruit and expresses gratitude for their kindness during her hospital stay.
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Rebekahs
Harrison Sinmons
Fry Friday Car Event at Crossroad Inn
Dan McDonald Ford dealer invites car owners to a budget plan on motor and transmission work with no down payment. Peach Fry Friday night March 11 at 7 p.m. Enjoy music, juke box, and smiles south of Loomis near Ackers Garage on Coleman Road.
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Dan McDonald
Ford
Loomis
Clare
Ackers Garage
Coleman Ra
Seabel Acker
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J. ©. Newman
Free Radio
DE Soto
Fonts Guessota Aeavice
Mapa
Stockholders Meeting
A. E. Gorr
Memoriam
Vernon
Isabella
Vernon Town Hall
Roy Wilson
Grant Republican Caucus
Fortieth Annibaresey
Banking Department
State OF Michigan
County OF
George BE. Benner
Geo, Benner
John R. Goodman
J. W. Calkins
WM. Haley James Duncan
Federal Reserve Bank Stock
Citizens State Bank OF Clare
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Bank
Michigan Department of Labor
Roald Amundsen
South Pole
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
the Peoples Bank
Garfield
the Lake Town Hall
Marguerite Shilling
Surrey
Wilmot Carpenter
Wise Township
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