Bertha Lake Resort Visitors and Local Weekend Outing
Russell Hall and wife stopped en route to Hast Jordan to visit relatives. The Denkhaus cottage hosted Mr. and Mrs. Fendell and son from Saginaw over the weekend. Sam Ramsey and family from Pint fished nearby as other relatives joined. Several cottages hosted guests including Del Long and wife, Fred Bingham and wife, and Mr. Davia and friends from Flint. The Bertha Lake softball team played games Sunday and Wednesday. Various visitors and locals spent the weekend at cottages, including Harold Teaple and family from Dearborn and Clinton Dunkle and wife from Pontiac. Mrs. O. Kube visited Grover Updyke’s while Mr. Kube worked there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Lake
Russell Hall
Hast Jordan
Flint
Fred Bauer
Wekend
George Tyder
Edith Cole
Paul Gaulett
Ellis Dawe
Clemens
Harold Knight
Pleasant
Fred Buckland
Bridgeport
Tom Simons
Clare
Miles Darling
Harrison
Harold Teaple
Dear
Dad Keppell
Midland
Clinton Dunkle
Pontiac
O. Kube
Grover Updyke
Mr. Kube
Lake George Resort Week End Cottage Guests and Visitors
Lake George resort guests include Wm McGiveron and family of Has sett with four trout and eight suckers on opening days. Flint visitors Stanley Johnson family at Oakdale cottage. Ray Brace and party from Lansing at Fairview cottage. Sumner Lines family from Flint at Oakdale Lake View. Toronto? No. Detroit visitor Howard Knight on trout season opening. Many others from Owosso Saginaw Pontiac and local towns spent Sundays at Tompkins resort cottages. Sunday Schools report growing attendance and engaged lesson interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. McGiveron
Hassett
Stanley Johnson
Flint
Oakdale
Ray Brace
Lansing
Fairview
Sumner Lines
Lakeview
Howard Knight
Detroit
Russell Kross
R. Borst
Arvid Andrews
Owsso
Shorewood
Ted Rice
Owosso
Tompkins
Harry Moyer
James Levi
Saginaw
Tompkins Retort
Ray McGiveron
Basil Coyne
Pontiac
Virgil Blain
Harry Kress
W. J
Clare
J. T. Borst
Verne Braden
Frank Manning
F. A. Luce
Roy Howard
Sears
Tom Nichols
Stanley Hergenroeder
Roy Green
Howard Morris
Ralph Jones
Bert Host
Dexter Thornton
Time Tables and Bus Lines In Eastern Michigan Area
Railway time table notes show Bastern Standard Time with arrivals and departures for Ann Arbor and Marquette with agents listed. Bus lines FOSTER and GREAT LAKES connect Pleasant Alma St Johns Lansing with Clare and Saginaw daily linking to north routes and morning night service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant
Alma
St. Johns
Lansing
Great Lakes
Clare
Bug
Great Lakes Motor ‘Bus ‘Co
Payer Rede Parrison
Arte
Local Getaway Draws Fishermen and Cottages Rising
Stirling Curtiss and John Cameron with families visited Mio area while Roy Adams and wife from Owosso also spent Sunday at the Cameron cottage. Lafayette Johnson and wife from Midland joined friends for a few hours. The visitor rush brought many cars as fishermen arrived and several new cottages are rising this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stirling Curtiss
Lansing
Mio
John
Cameron Ead
Roy Adams
Owosso
Cameron Cottage
Lafayette Johnson
Midland
Community News From Eight Point Lake Area
Neighbors gathered at Mrs. Asa Bigelow’s home for her seventy fifth birthday with a supper and games. Attendees included the Foote, Brown, Sturges, Wheaton, Perry Gardner families and a Clare visitor. The note extends sympathy to Mrs. Nettie Cook. Claud Wheaton drove 4 H club members to achievement day in Clare. Other local happenings cover the Good Luck club, quilt work, and health notes about Bert Marvin and Betty Hickling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa. Bigelow
Jim Foote
Clare
Sam Brown
Alfred Sturges
Claud Wheaton
Robert
Perry Gardner
John Brown
Ray Clark
Squires
Franklin Sherman
Bert Marvin
Betty Hickling
Betty
Jack Scott
Lake
Harley Bently
Farwell
Evart
Ed. Beals
Phillip Ayris
Elaine
Alma
Grand Wheaton
Windover Lake Community Notices and Family Updates
A Windover Lake area column lists weekend visits and travels among local families. Mentions include the Harris and Farnham in Mt Pleasant, Ferguson and Mason at a cottage on Windover Lake, church attendance, and condolences for Roy Cook and others. Also notes funerals, travel to Holland and Detroit, visitors from Royal Oak and Mt Clemens, and a well attended Baptist Sunday School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Leo
O. O. Farnham
Mt. Pleasant
Floyd Ferguson
June
Ly Mason
Lansing
Windover Lake
J. W. Wyrick
J. A. Burny
H. Wetting
Lawrence
Beth
Royal Oak
J. Powers
Jack
Jim
Mt. Clemens
Roy Cook
Lake
L. Berry
Wexford
Theodore Gunderman
Clare
Charlie Cook
Roy
Helena Vander Woude
Winterfield
I. W. Wyrith
Holland
B. Kieft
Burns
Tom Nichols
Lake George
Rev. Telcher
Freeman Gilmore
Detroit
Laie
Paul Weage
Coldwater
Chas. H. Gould
S. Harris
George
Hsther
Hazél
Gaylord
Win
Small and Family
E. F. Achard
Saginaw
Wd. Wiltse
Joe Hickerberg
San Bénie
Cali
McGregor
L. ‘White
First Baptist
Disappearing Stairways Offer Hidden Access Solution
From the fragment it appears to describe installing disappearing stairs to eliminate waste attic space. The stairs are strong rigid nonfolding and easy to install in old or new buildings.
Postmaster General's Cabinet Status Clarified
The postmaster general became part of the cabinet only after a defined historical shift, marking its status change within executive leadership. This note outlines when the role gained cabinet recognition and its implications for governance.
Farmers Use of Power Aids in Rural Tasks
Ohio State tests show five cents worth of electrical power can run a fanning mill to clean 100 bushels, and similar amounts power washing, milking, grinding, and other chores. Motors from one sixtieth to seven and a half horsepower suit farm jobs, with limits set by rural lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State University
Good Farm Layout to Save Land and Labor
Prof. W. S. Myers of Cornell urges rearranging New York farms to improve field efficiency and stead planning. He notes that better layouts save land and labor amid greater machinery use and need for larger, less irregular fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Myers
Department of Agricultural Economics
Cornell University
New York
Maple Grove U B Church Sunday Schedule
Rev E Maple Grove U B Church lists Sunday School at 2 00 p m preaching at 3 00 p m Prayer Meeting each Wednesday at 8 00 p m. Several local residents visit relatives and spend weekends with family members in Mt Pleasant Ann Arbor and Midland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ash Town
Fire Tower notes and weekend social visits
Farmers enjoy ideal planting weather. Glen Powell visited Mt. Pleasant on Saturday. Merle Davison Paul Wanty and a friend from Ann Arbor called at Harley Bentley’s. Bob Wilson remains in Clare Hospital after appendicitis surgery. The Halstead families visited Grand Rapids to meet the new baby Bruce Allen Maclean. Will Pringle and a Saginaw daughter were Sunday guests at Pearl Tryon’s. Doris Powell was absent from school with ringworm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Powell
Mt. Pleasant
Merle Davison
Paul Wanty
Ann Arbor
Harley Bentley
Bob Wilson
Clare Hospital
John Halstead
Chester Halstead
James Snyder
Grand Rapids
Charles Maclean
Bruce Allen Maclean
Will Pringle
Saginaw
Pearl Tryon’s
Doris Powell
Farm Notes on Agriculture and Product Trends
The piece outlines US honey and beeswax value at 100 million dollars and notes practices such as roof putty to secure shingles, cows grazing eight hours daily, and cattle health linked to plumbing maintenance. It mentions sweet potato starch as a potential substitute and winter soil amendments like ground limestone and superphosphate. It also references consumer demand driving hog breeding experiments for leaner meat.
Community Happenings At Hinkleville Amid Spring Signs
Friday activities center on a seventh grade Michigan notebook project and a series of visits. Local families attend church and call on relatives in Clare Saginaw and Deerfield Center. Illness improves for Mrs. Ike Green and neighbors host gatherings despite bad weather.
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Michigan
Speedy Glaciers Reveal Rapid Flows and Records
A discussion notes glaciers flow like rivers but slowly. The Upernivik glacier in Greenland reaches 99 feet per day at one point, and Alaska’s Muir glacier moves about seven feet daily near tidewater. The Black Rapids glacier near Fairbanks set a world short time record by advancing five miles in four months at an average of 220 feet daily.
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Upernivik
Greenland
Muir Glacier
Alaska
Tidewater
Fairbanks
Glass Wool Manufacture Review From Silica Ash and Limestone
A historical note explains glass wool production using silica ash and limestone and may exclude slag glass or other materials. The text suggests formation from silica wand ash and limestone possibly avoiding stray glass compounds.
Notice of Hearing Claims In Probate Court
The Probate Court for Claire County Michigan announces claims against the estate of John Palmey Deceased. Creditors have two months from May 1 1940 to file claims at the Harrison probate office. Claims heard July 8 1940 at ten 10:00 AM. Dated April 22 1940 Judge of Probate Alexander Wylie.
Estate notice in Clare Michigan for James B D Wolcott
State of Michigan of Clare announces seven months from May first to present claims against the estate of James B D Wolcott deceased. Claims must be filed at the probate office in the city and will be heard by the court on July eighth in 1940. Alexander E. Wylie is involved in the matter.
Public Notice Final Administration Account Hearing
The Probate Court of Clare County orders final administration account for Thomas Daniel Harvey estate examined May 15, 1940 at 10 AM at the probate office in Harrison. Public notice to be published three weeks in Clare Sentinel. Estella White, Register of Probate.
Determination of Heirs in Probate Court
In said County on April 29 1940 Hon Alexander E Wylie presiding Florence Bailey deceased Ole Glenn Whiteside filed a petition to determine legal heirs and entitled to inherit the real estate of which the deceased died seized The court ordered a hearing for May 24 1940 at ten o'clock in the forenoon before Register Estella White of Probate 30ta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Michigan
Clare
Harrison
Alexander E. Wylie
Florence Bailey
Ole Glenn Whiteside
Clare Sentinel
James Irwin
Carlos A. Reading
Said
Canada Thistle Law Echoes Through Farm History
A note recalls that Illinois passed a Canada thistle law as far back as 1872. Since then the weed has surged roughly 1000 percent and now stands as a major farm problem nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thellinois
Lemon Juice Remedy Promises Quick Rheumatic Pain Relief
Advertisement touts a home recipe using four lemons mixed with water to relieve rheumatic pain and arthritis. It claims rapid results within 48 hours, suggests taking two tablespoons twice daily, and mentions a money back guarantee with a note about a compound for sale through a druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieee
Notice of Hearing Claims in Probate for Deceased Charles F Niemeyer
The Probate Court for the County of Clare Michigan announces that two months from April 20 1940 are allowed for creditors to present claims against Charles F Niemeyer deceased. Claims must be filed at the probate office Harrison Michigan by June 21 1940 and will be heard June 28 1940 at ten o clock in the forenoon. Dated April 12 1940 Alexander E Wylie Judge and administrator petitioned for extended time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Michigan
Claire
John’ T. Palmey
Harrison
Alexander BE. ‘Wylie
Clare
James BD. Wolcott
Charles
F. Niemeyer
Gaid Court
Alexander EH. Wylie
Said
Alexander E. Wylie
Charles A. Graham
Allen R. Graham
Probate actions open in Clare and Harrison courts
The courts schedule hearings in May 1940 for multiple probate matters. In Clare, heirs to a deceased's real estate are to be determined with publication of notice in Clare Sentinel. In Harrison, Lucretia Dorsey Prover seeks license to sell estate real estate, with hearings set and notices published for three weeks.
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Lake George Resort
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R. Harter
South
Worth
PRR
Marquette
R. W. Ryan
Agt
Foster Bus Line
Hastern
Eight Point Lake
J. P. Blauser
Maple Grove
Maple, Grove
U. B
Richard Harkins
Mr. Pleasant
L. D. Rulapaugh
Hoa Rulapaugh
Meryl Davison
Harry .Webster
Anna Schofield
Dick Kingdon
Reuben Tigner
United States
United ‘States
Hinkleville
Nellie Lansing
Fred Leatner
Paul Lentner
Vern Moline
Clyde
Tustin
Sid Bellinger
Clair Stanley
Milo Robinette
Scott Allen
Ike Green
Wilson
F. Hinkle
Ad. Oliver
H. T. H. Club
Lloyd Nixon
Chesaning
Floyd Eliott
Vern Mo
Voiney Davis
Janet
D. Millard
Deerfield Center
Walter Sharland
Nellis
Haveland
Gladwin
Art Sharland
Willis Whitney
A. Purdy
Roy Sutton
Ruby
Horace Joyner
Jennie Pierson
Mrs. Ryan
W. Davis
Lon Brown
Paul
West Gilmore
Arthur Sharland
Hinkle
Alexander Hb, Wylie
Estella White
Asta
Alexander B. Wylie
Estella
Alexander&. Wylie
Lucretia Dorsey Prover
Stanley J. Morrison
Claré
Alexander B., Wylie
White
Business and
K. Hammerberg
Clarh
Christina M. Schutt
West Fifth Street
Neimeyer
Clare, Mich
Monument
David Cromar
Marion
Mich
G. C. Born
D.C
Grill & White Jewelry
DR. B. J. Sanford Medicine
McEwan St. Clare
F. G. Slattery
Mussell Block
Philip M. Bertrand
Mihwan
Bob’s
Hudson
Oldsmobile
Pontiag
Clare County General Hospital
W. Sixth St
Donald E. Holbrook
Clare Michigan
McEwan
S. E. Gardiner
R. H. Strange
Hye
McArthur - Strange Clinic
Mt. Pleasannt, Mich
DR. C. B. Neff
Dunlop
Clare, Michigan
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