Spiritual Rejoicing at Brown Corners Church March 6
Brown Corners LL B Church marks March 6 7 and 8 as Spiritual Rejoicing with Bishop Musgrave leading sessions morning and evening. Rev L H Cook presided Missionary Convention day services and Rev G D Fleming delivered the evening address. A silk United States flag was unveiled and dedicated to the church during the morning address. The Young People CE bought a lighted box sign announcing the week’s services. We march to Zion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown Corners LL. B
Musgrave
L. H. Cook
G. D. Fleming
G. D. Fleming, the General Secretary of Missions
God
Andnstrumental
United States
Zion
C. E
Bilder
Marion E. Burkett
Administration of AAA Program 100 Farmers in Surrey Township
The county committee governs the program locally, hiring clerical staff and a fieldwoman to aid information work. State regional and national committees are also farmers directing the program to fit local conditions and serve the national interest. Participation is voluntary and based on farmers’ recognition of the program’s necessity and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surrey Township
Mrs Abner Thompson Rites Held in Clare Home
Mrs. Abner Thompson dies at her daughter’s home in Clare. Funeral at Church of God with Rev. Harry Cleveland, burial in Salt River cemetery. Out of town relatives listed include James Bradley Harrison and others from Michigan towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abner Thompson
Clare
James Borden
Hivart
Grare
James Bradley
Harrison
Harl Herron
Rosebush
Hrnie Cleveland
Kalamazoo
C., Vance
Pewama
Perry Thompson
Covert
Midland
Nillie Peterson
Mary Cochoon
Ruth Borden
Minnie
Ruth Bowen
Lansing
Ewart
Bernice Stevens
Flint
Tom Bell
Bill Brown
Baby
Manistee
Philadelphia Zeitung: Franklin’s 1732 American newspaper origin
A brief note outlines The Philadelphia Zeitung as an early American newspaper founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1732. It mentions printing in English and a foreign language edition, reflecting Franklin’s publishing initiative with cross language reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Zeitung
Benjamin Franklin
Regulation Changes to Consumer Credit Effective March 28 1942
The Federal Reserve Board announces changes to Regulation governing consumer credit effective March 28 1942. Maturity is cut from 18 to 15 months for most credits except building modernization plumbing furnaces water heaters pumps and pianos set at 18 months. Down payments rise to 33 percent for several appliances and devices and to 20 percent for furnaces water heaters pumps and plumbing. New items added to required down payments include bicycles lawn mowers silverware and photographic equipment with 31 4 percent or 20 percent depending on the item. Beginning April 1 1942 used car credit will be based on the lower of purchase price or average retail value as per designated appraisal guides. The Board will designate guides and advise before the effective date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consumer Credit
Board of Governors
Federal Reserve System
Interesting Bits of News from Hither and You
Local notes include subscrip tion renewals from Herson Burton of Harrison R-4 and a deer visiting the Wm Leis Sr farm on US 27. A timber wolf was killed after threatening Henry Warner Jr's sheep, and a woman brings 1896 Sentinel clippings. A lumbering boom in Temple is mentioned with plans to cut hundreds of thousands feet if weather allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Leis
Us-27
Beaverton Road
Wm. Leis, Jr
Henry Warner, Jr
Arthur Township
Henry
Jack Reynolds
Sentinel
Pennock
Will Beacham
William Topitts
A. P. Wait
Card of Thanks for Kind Support After Bereavement
We express sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors for deeds of kindness and sympathy after the loss of our wife and mother. Special thanks go to Mrs. William Phillips, Rev. H. H. Outch, the singers, pallbearers, Russell Thurston, County Road Commission, and all who offered service. J. B. Brasington and families thank those who sent help and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Phillips
H.H. Outch
Russell Thurston
County Road Commission
J. B. Brasington
Ivan Brasington
Clifford Brasington
Elby Brasington
Harold Sherman
Gratitude Note From McDonel Family
We thank relatives and friends for kindness shown to our mother and grandmother. Thanks for flowers from neighbors and Church of Gadd. Special thanks to Rev Cleveland for comfort and to pallbearers for support. We are very grateful from Mea Hola McDonel and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of
Boys in U S Service Update From Military Families
Cpl Arthur Lamb seeks news from friends with address at Hq and Hq Sadn 18th Air Base Wheeler Field Hawaii. Lieut Robert Harriger reports arrival safely in Australia. PFC Clifford A Wood advanced to Private First Class and 3 1d grade specialist. Pvt Donald Brooks visits Chanute Field Illinois. family notes his Army enthusiasm post Clare High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Lamb
18Th Air Base
Wheeler Field
T. H
P.F.C
Clifford A. Wood Pot
Clifford A. Wood
Bryan Miller
Hagle
18Th Ordnance Co
Camp Haan
California
Donald Brooks
Richard Brooks
Carl Seiter
Chanute Field
Ilinois
Donald
Clare High School
Farwell Native Pvt James Sparta Graduates From Air Corps School
Pvt James Sparta son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Sparta of Farwell Michigan has graduated from the Air Corps Technical School at Sheppard Field Texas on March 10 He studied several months and is attached to the 317th Technical School Squadron He attended Michigan State College prior to enlistment and is now qualified as one of eight specialists needed to keep a plane in the air Graduates may be shipped to any tactical Air Corps unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sparta
Joseph Sparta
Farwell
Mich
Air Corps Technical School
Sheppard Field
Texas
Pvt
Sparta
317Th Technical School
Michigan State College
Air Corps
Letter From Henry Schroeder About Training and Pay
Pvt Henry Schroeder writes Mrs Lena Frees from a warm day at the firing range. He details firing practice on big guns rifles and pistols, aiming for a marksmanship rating and a promised $5 bonus for flawless twenty five shot streaks. He notes he is a gunner on a gun and progressing as a fifth tech with Corporal pay and expects continued army service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schroeder
Lena Frees
Pvt
Tve
Society Crippled Children and Returned Soldiers Push War Aid
The nationwide Society for Crippled Children and Returned Soldiers pledges full support to Civilian Defense. Clark county members aided one boy into a vocational school for the deaf and dumb and provided eye examinations for thirty-three schoolchildren. Special donation containers have been placed in local businesses for nonmail contributors.
Bereavement thanks and family acknowledgments
The Long and Nunn families thank friends and relatives for kindness after a bereavement. They praise minis ters choir and all who sent flowers. Also mentions Grandma Thorington and a note on pectin wound treatment experiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Long
Ernest Nunn
Grandma Thorington
Letters From Home Aid Soldier Morale In Wartime
Chaplain A. T. Noland urges readers to brighten soldiers days with letters and small boxes from home. He warns that many troops receive far fewer letters than they write and advises focusing on uplifting messages and supportive stamps rather than home chores. He reassures parents that their sons are brave and that peace of mind at home greatly supports their duty.
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A. T. Noland
the Christian Advocate
Neighborhood Life Key to Total Defense Effort
Lawrence W. Jackson urges neighborhood as defense unit with block by block organization. Plan includes salvage depots, community gardens, canning, knitting, and even air raid shelters. Emphasizes joint shopping, local clubs, and school-based defense projects to boost morale and readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence W. Jackson
Clare County Council of Defense
Jackson
Dance at Farwell K of P Hall
Dance at Farwell K of P hall Saturday evening March 21 under new management. Music by Jake and His Hill Country Orchestra.
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Farwell K
P. Hall
Jake
Hill Country Orchestra
Silos For Sale From Farm Service at Low Cost
Cement stave rib stone and flat stave silos offered by Farm Service Co. at low cost. Early orders receive big discounts. Clifford Richmond Clare Michigan 1326 is listed as representative in Clare.
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Ghlo Co
Weataburg
Clifford Richmond
Clare
Michigan
What and Where is Heaven The Voice of Prophecy radio talks
The Mutual Network will broadcast the Voice of Prophecy every Sunday evening in 1942. CKLW Detroit Windsor airs at 8 30 p m on 800 kc and WIND Gary Indiana at 7 p m on 560 kc with the King's Heralds quartet providing music. Readers are urged to tune in each Sunday.
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Voice of Prophecy
Mutual
Michigan
CKLW
Detroit-Windsor
K.c
WIND
Gary
Indiana
King’s Heralds
Hartman couple thanked for aid after Shepherd accident
Public note extends appreciation to Mr and Mrs Claude Hartman of 206 State St for rendering first aid and helping rush their son to the hospital after a serious February 28 accident near Shepherd. Signed by Mr and Mrs Ervin Arnold of 9715 Prairie Ave Detroit Michigan.
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Claude Hartman
State St
Shepherd
Mrs
Ervin Arnold
Prairie Ave
Detroit, Michigan
Appreciation for Kindness After Loss of Beloved Wife
Thanks to relatives and friends for kindness during the illness and death of Mrs. Ralph Evert of Saginaw. Grateful for floral tributes and cards. Ralph F. Evert and Mr. and Mrs. Alex McKinnon express appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Evert
Saginaw
Ralph F. Evert
Alex McKinnon
In Memoriam Mrs. H. F. DeGeer
Memorial notice for Mrs. H. F. DeGeer who died March 22, 1984. From her husband Arthur DeGeer and family and Walter DeGeer LeRoy Halstead and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. DeGeer
Arthur DeGeer
Walter DeGeer
LeRoy Halstead
Clare Voters Rally Behind Republican Ticket
Clare voters express congratulations and urge unity to elect the Republican slate top to bottom, naming John W. Dunlop as a figure associated with the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Dunlop
Wanted Day Old Calves Seeks Hereford and Durham
Norman Myers Clare Rel. issues notice seeking day old calves with preference for Hereford and Durham breeds. unclear location described as RAKE Glau 4 and miles orth as S Bat. details fragmented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hereford
Durham
Norman Myers
Clare Rel
Glau
Miles Orth
S Bat
Clare School Notes Art Class Mural And Activities
Clare students work on a 24 by 6 foot tempera mural for the high school library featuring American literary figures. Artists include James Foote Raemarie Ryan Norma Fisher and Zelma Williams. First graders edit The Clare Grade School Paper. The week brings birthdays and illnesses while grades study China Eskimos and birdlife. The elementary chorus will perform The White Gypsy on April 7 with eighty students. A ping pong tournament advances to semifinals as FRA trophy is planned and new tables arrive.
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Paul Bunyan
Rip van Winkle
Heaven
James Foote
Raemarie Ryan
Norma Fisher
Zelma Williams
Clare
Duane Mussell
George
Tommy Dearth
Suzanne Irving
David Holt
Dick Garthe
Good Citizen Club
Morrel Clute, Jr
Billy Spencer
Lee Lyman Sowle
Geraldine LeRoux
Sid Court
Ken Kapplinger
Mr. Bates
Bob Clute
FRA
F.I.A
Club Meeting Schedule Listings by Town and Group
A compact notice lists various clubs and organizations in Clare and surrounding areas with their meeting cadence. It includes Hatton Townsend, Mt. Vernon Grange, Farwell Townsend, Clare Townsend No. 2, Grant Townsend No.1, Loomis Townsend, Clara Rebekah Lodge No.167, American Legion Auxiliary, Farmers Union Grant Township Local No.143, Zenobia Chapter No.129 OBE S, Clare Common Council, John H Sparbel Post VFW, Clare Lodge No.333 IOO F, Elm Grove Townsend, Clare Masonic Lodge, and American Legion. Each group specifies days of the month or week and meeting times where given.
Second Ward Voters Thank Friends For Cooperation
The note expresses gratitude to supporters in the Second Ward for cooperation and friendship, acknowledging appreciation for help on a recent effort and inviting continued assistance.
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Brown Corners
Herson Burton
Harrison R-4
U.S
Robert Harriger
GC. M. Harriger
Lieut
Robert L. Harriger
8Th Pursuit Group
U. S. Army Air Corps
Australia
National
THE
Citizens State Bank
James S . Bicknell
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Memoriam
Clare Voters
Clare School
Nitie
Hatton Townsend Club
Mt. Vernon Grange
Farwell Townsend Club
Clare Townsend Club No
Grant Townsend Club No. 1
Loomis Townsend Club
Clara Rebekah
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Grant Township Local No. 143
Farmers Union
O. BE. S
Clare Common Council
John EH. Sparbel Post
V.F.W
Clare Lodge No
Elm Grove Townsend Club
Clare Masonic Lodge
American Legion
Second Ward
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