Farwell Community Notices and Train Schedule
Ann Arbor and Pere Marquette train times listed with morning and afternoon departures. Local lodge and church groups meet weekly with Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. and services at 8:00 p.m. Clare meetings scheduled on the second and fourth Sundays. Farwell hosts other Sundays. Women’s Department meets the second Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. All welcome.
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Reorganized
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
R. B. McGuire
Clare
Farwell
Women’s Department
Church of God Service Schedule and Contacts
Pastor Mrs. Mary E. House leads the Rosebush church. Sunday School at 19 00 morning worship at 41 00 Young People at 19 00 preaching at 20 00 Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 19 30 with regular services and the church residence listed as Rosebush R-2 and phone 26 F13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF God
Mary E. House
Rosebush R-2
Methodist Church Notes Highlights Local Visitors and Events
Church notes recount Easter reflections and weekly services led by John H. Hall. It lists visitors from Flint, Newberry, Saginaw, and Mt. Pleasant, along with bridge clubs and Pedro socials, plus regional trips and arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
John H. Hall
Oysters Through Time Described By Early Romans And Indians
The article notes that oysters were highly prized by early Romans and widely eaten by American Indians long before European arrival. It highlights enduring appeal of the shellfish across cultures and eras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie
Detroit Soldier Enlists as Community Reports Local News
AROUND FARWELL M G Stevens of Detroit spent days visiting family and plans to leave for service soon. The Woman's Club sold baked goods for Red Cross raising about 16 dollars. Several attended the funeral of Mrs. Jesse Brasington in Gilmore. A new meeting of Alice L Seelay Chapter will confer degrees on two candidates. Mrs Bea Parkin of Port Huron, Associate Grand Conductress, visited town. Various locals hosted relatives from Newberry Flint Clare Mt. Pleasant and Gladwin. First Aid classes resumed after the storm and the Junior Play was postponed to April 10. Mrs Ethel Rawson and others traveled to Central Lake due to illness in the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G. Stevens
Detroit
Hita Brown
Woman's Club
Red Cross
Jesse Brasington
Gilmore
Alice L. Seelay
Roy P. Wilson
John Doe
Richard Roe
William Pontious
Coleman
Maud McGuire
Sandra Lynn
Clarence McGuire
Anna Wooden
Flint
Sarah MccGuire
Bert McGuire
Emil Middleton
Arthur Damoth
Clare
Floyd McGuire
Lulu Middleton
Thelma Spears
Sharon
Roy Putnam
Ethel Rawson
John Moore
Central Lake
Moore
Jesse Hatfield
Florence Jackson
Hatfield
Rawson
Former Farwell Boy Earns University of Michigan Degree
Dolph Colosky, a Farwell High School Class of 1936 graduate, earned a B A in chemical engineering from the University of Michigan. He supported himself with work on ships and summers in Chicago en route to graduation and a promising Chicago position. His story inspires local students facing hardships.
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Farwell
Boy
University OF Mich
Dolph Colosky
U. of M
Dolph
Farwell High School
Chicago
Education Health Gap Warns Against Outcome
Dr L M Smith of Pittsburgh public schools warns that high school graduates show 90 percent education levels but only 40 percent health outcomes. The health director cites need for better health initiatives across education.
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L. M. Smith
Pittsburgh
Farwell Woman's Club Holds St Patrick's Meeting
Twenty two members gathered in the library on Tuesday evening March 17 for an Irish themed Farwell Woman's Club meeting. The program featured round table talks on Witler's Conquest of Europe and Latin America contributions to trade, plus reports on the Philippines and Australia. Naomi Clark won a $5 Time contest book, and a nominating committee was formed as Mrs Mae Carpenter hosted games and led assembly singing.
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Farwell Woman’s Club
Helen Mick
Witler
Europe
Ida ‘Vandenburg
Latin America
Jessie Grossman
Sam
Alaska
Olive Badger
Philippines
General McArthur
Marie Horton
Australia
Naomi Clark
Ruby Graham
Flora Powell
Mae Carpenter
Clark
Farwell lodge holds Masonic School of Instruction
Tuesday evening March 17 the Farwell F and A M conducted a school of instruction and conferred the Fellowcraft degree on Kenneth Swanson. Mr Lambie of Midland led the instruction with Worshipful Master Brooks presiding. Members came from Mt Pleasant and Clare, lunch followed, and attendees reported a rewarding and inspiring event.
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Farwell F. & A. M
Felowcraft
Kenneth Swanson
Lambie
Midland
Brooks
Mt. Pleasant
Clare
Lodge
Surrey Township caucus nominates April election candidates
Saturday afternoon, March 14, the Surrey township Republican caucus met at the town hall. Chairman Louis Gee presided. Don Luce clerked. Nominated: Supervisor Wilmot Carpenter, Clerk Guy Perry, Treasurer Dale Rulapaugh, Highway Commissioner Vincent Hisenhauer, Member Board of Review Cecil Davison, Constables John Waddington, Wm Miller, Arthur DeGeer, Edward Bisiricky.
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Surrey Township
Louis Gee
Don Luce
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
We express appreciation for kindness shown during illness and death of our husband and father. Thanks for flowers and use of cars. Grateful for Rev Mary House's comforting words and singers. From Mrs Ethel Rawson and children.
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Mary House
Ethel Rawson
Public Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale in Clare County
Notice that Eleanor J. Mark owes Citizens State Bank of Clare on a 1940 mortgage. The foreclosure sale of 80 acres in Section 4 Township 18 North Range 3 West will be at the Clare County Court House on June 15, 1942 at 10:00 a.m. The amount due is 476.49 dollars plus interest, taxes, and insurance, with seven percent legal costs and attorney fees.
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Eleanor J. Mark
Saginaw
Michigan
Citizens State Bank
Clare
the Register of Deeds
County of
State of
Harrison
To-Wit
Township
Mark H. Bicknell
Donald E. Holbrook
Winter Storm Delays Mail School and Grocery Runs
The worst storm of the winter caused three days without mail and disrupted school schedules while families faced grocery shortages. Students used the time for skiing as a rare outdoor activity. Jerry Giers at Beaverton and instructor Mr. Long at Leota visited homes, Nick Pfannes from Reed City stayed with relatives, and William Pfannes traveled to Detroit early in the week.
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Jerry Giers
Beaverton
Mr. Long
Leota
Nick Pfannes
Reed City
William Pfannes
Detroit
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Farwell News
Ann Arbor
South
North
Pere Marquette
West
Louis Finch
Roy Shear
George Spears
M. Innes and Son
Newberry
E. Lamb
Reynold Mick
Lansing
Mick
Anna Woodin
Lloyd McGuire
McGuire
Pete Hull
Dave Wiggins
Martin Lobert
Grandpa Trumble
Ed Putnam
Trumble
Russell Davis
Linda Ruth
North Arthur
Dick Harkins
Jack
Carson City
Harry Webster
Townsend
Carrie Irwin
Bertha Siel
Sam Henry
Siel
Hazel
Bob
Lester Stinchcombe
Don Stinchicombe
James. Stinchecombe
Mr. Lambie
Masonic School of Instruction
Surrey Township Caucus
Clare Markets Grain and Feed Johnston Elevator Co
Samborn
Crean
L. W. Jackson
Livestock Market
Clare Standish Livestock Auction
Fooler
Charles Witlach
Witlach
Martin Loomis
East Fourth
Willard H. Bicknell
Anderson's
Rexall Drug Store
Alice Beemer
E. Seventh St. Clare
S. Maple St. Clare
Lake George
Rusty
Clare City Hall
Sentinel Office
Floyd Seeley
Broadway
Clifford Richmond
Alto
Mahion Fidler
North St
Ithaca
Earl Walker
Greendale Township
Midland County
P. D. Cameron
Yale
East Seventh St
Herbert Gilmore
Holstein
Jersey
Clare Elevator Co
Clare County
George Winn
Arthur Town Hall
Plymouth
Wm. Hemstreet
McKay Farm
Franks Auto Parts
Us-10
C. D. Harvey
First
Arthur Township
Lee Reynolds
Afton
Mich
Clare Sentinel
Salh
Travelo
Lavern Acker
Nine Mile Road
Dover
Clark County
L. G. Langworthy
Linden Blosser
Joe Gibbs
Clare Hardware and Furniture Co
John W. Dunlop
West Grant
Charlie Smith
Fred Nurnberger
Wm. C. Kanaar
Cornwell Farm
Timothy Hay
James McClung
Pate
Archie Robison
Glare
County
Inte
Alfalfa Hay
Russell Murphy
Coléeman Rt
Coletian
Gladin Roads
On Refrigerator
Clare Lion
Weidman
Brinton
Cecil Allen
Wm. Schauppner
Andrew Courser
White's Greenhouse & Nursery
East Sixth St
Anna J. Schofield
White’s Greenhouse & Nursery
Clare Lion Store
Art
Fafwell
Clyde Kistler
R-3
Hasys
Norges
Apexes
George Bryant
Roy Hoover, Jr
Currie Farm
Matthew Gamary
Springer Cow
L. Bragington
O.J.C. Brood Sow
Wm. Corrie
Randolph
Rockey
Hubel
J. B. Brasington
Ray Hales
Josiah Allen
Aller
Ft. Wayne
Ind
G-E
W. Thornton
Henry Austin
Temple
Muskegon River
ART Damothagy
Clare Realty Company
Clare Hatchery
Clare, Mich
Ivan Wixson
Roy N. Ouderkirk
Rosebush
Tich's Barred Rocks
Tice’s Barred Rock Farm & Hatchery
Barryton
Gladwin Stock Yards
Northern Michigan
Wolverine Stock Yards
Gladwin
St. Johns
Lapeer
Samborn’s Produce & Furniture Co
Young & Fhighner
Clarelevator Co
Harris & Hirt
O. I. C. Boat
Roy A. Hoover, Jr
J. l. Grove
Emerson Burton
Basil Francisco
Lake City
W. GC. Cornwell Ranch Co
Edna L. DuChane
Colonville
Wanthed
Russell Leiter
First St. Clare
Wanthd
Robert Haerke
Lake, Michigan
Asta
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