Community Brevities and Social Calls in Harrison
Harrison residents share news of visits and gatherings. Miss Katheryn Wright returns to Wayne University in Detroit after a ten day family visit. Quotations note numerous callers, parties, hospital updates, church events, and travel to Saginaw, Clarence, Mt. Pleasant, and Lansing.
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Katheryn Wright
Wayne University
Detroit
Rex Wright
Qhas
Amble
Marvin Heintz
Connie
Saginaw
Wirs
Albert Bruce
Doherty Hotel
Wallace Allen
Carl Bartz
Owosso
Earl Fry
Bowerman
Leonard Baker
Ottawa
Canada
A. B. Hagen
Wm. Payne
Pontiac
Payne
Sarah Hagen
Wm. Henderson
Dorothy Allen
Clare
Harry Mosher
Ann Arbor
Harri On
Gordon Smith
Ted
Lansing
Edward Bruce
Arbor Day origins and spread across states
Arbor Day began in Nebraska when J Sterling Morgan urged tree planting to prevent a treeless state. In 1872 April 10 was set for public planting, with over a million trees that first Arbor Day. It spread to every state with northern states observing in late April. The effort encourages forest and wildlife conservation beyond planting.
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Nebraska
J. Sterling Morgan
Michigan
Trailing Arbutus: a rare wildflower plea to protect
Ida Campbell notes the Trailing Arbutus or Mayflower as one of spring’s first and most loved wildflowers. The piece warns against uprooting this scarce plant, lists other flowers not to pick, and urges preserving native blooms with simple care tips.
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United States
Florida
Canada
New England
Wild Flower Preservation Society of America
Sixth Grade Penmanship Motto Encourages Active Effort
The sixth grade reflects on a motto about life and effort, notes student absences complicating final reviews, and reports spring fever as the last weeks approach after achievement tests where some students performed well.
Harrison Preseason Piping Hinted With Possible Pro Prospects
Fragmentary line hints at possible big league players joining spring training in Harrison. Vague mentions of in swing, early trimming, and potential impact undercuts specifics but suggests notable talent may participate.
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Harrison
Mt Pleasant students share home countrys in talk
Two Mt Pleasant college visitors spoke about Norway and Hawaii on Wednesday. Teachers note students study sun moon earth in science while English grammar rules are tested. Wayne Bucholz plans to hatch chicks and may keep pets. School sports focus on softball baseball and volleyball as construction on the tennis basketball court progresses.
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Mt. Pleasant College
Counries
Norway
Hawaii
Wayne Bucholz
Night of basketball supper in the high school gym
Students recall a basketball fundraiser held last Friday in the high school gym. They study English and prepare their final book reports due Wednesday morning. Mr Snorf filled in for Mr Amble Thursday and earned praise from the history class for teaching The Aftermath of the War.
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Snorf
Mr. Amble
John Robert Brown Jr Birth and Life Notes in Harrison
John Robert Brown Jr born March 24 1931 at Harrison Michigan. Son of Mr and Mrs J Robert Brown, he has spent life in Harrison and attended Harrison High School. He enjoys blue, James Stewart and Phyllis Baxter, basketball hunting and fishing. His favorite song is Palin Around and his future plans are uncertain.
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Bradenton
Ste
Lansing
Harold Koch
Paul
Weatherhead
Battle Creek
Lula Murphy
Nettie Mary
Grand Ledge
Paul BaAndre
James Carson
John Rolland
Grove
Melvin Alyea
Allen Johnston
James Yoder
Gaylord Wilson
Flint
Clare Hecker
Gerald Brady
Sam Morrison
United Brethern Church
Howard Pratt
Harold Yost
Highway Tabernacle
Edgar Brady
Mt. Pleasant
Dan Holcomb
Raymond Eaton
John Robert Brown, Jr
J. Robert Brown
Harrison
Michigan
Harrison High School
James Stewart
Phyllis Baxter
Bob
Palin
Tough Jobs Ahead as Federal Trucks Go Economical
Bob's Sales & Service at 210 McHwan St Clare offers economical Federal trucks for tough jobs. Clare Sentinel advertises quick results through its want ads.
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Bob’s Sales & Service
McHwan St
Clare
Clare Sentinel
Community Notes From MANN Siding District
The obituary and social items note the death of Mrs Jacob Krocker and several family visits in Traversé City and Bay City. Local residents attended the funeral north of Gladwin and others planned trips to California and South Bend. Students planted 3500 pine trees for the school district with a picnic and ice cream. Next Friday marks the last day of school with a pot luck lunch.
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Jacob Krocker
Traversé City
Lyle Shaver
Terry
Wim Hileman
Joe
Grace Pfannes
Bay City
Gerald Gould
Gould
Chas. Heber
Howard Brockway
Tom Brockway
John Hoskey
Frank van Blarcom
Melvin Heintz
California
Leo Heintz
Charlie van Blarcom
Charles Heber
State Conservation Dept
Dean Beavers
Patty Case
NO MONEY DOWN On Your Major Repair Work
Dan McDonald Your Friendly Ford Dealer advertises no money down on major repair work. The offer highlights affordable maintenance options and aims to attract customers seeking budget friendly vehicle service.
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Dan McDonald
Storage pickup and delivery service offered by Band Box Cleaners
Clare based Band Box Cleaners offers storage pickup and delivery services. Contact phone 34 for schedule and details about cleaning and garment storage.
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Clare
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Harrison News
Gordon McGuire
Shepherd
Chas
Howard Anderson
Rena Roth
Russell
Robert Roth
Greenwood
Robert Burns
Ben Carpenter
Lulu Vandenboss
Falmouth
Marion Roth
Upper Suesta
Walter Ash
Clarkston
Seaver Amble
Ed. Wells
H. J. Atkinson
Monroe
Leonard Swantz
Beaver Creek
Ed Brady
George Bates
Alice Ann
Barbara Holcomb
Arthur Genter
Church of God Bethel
Anna Shull
Wallace Parker
New York City
Basil Ash
Joyce Baker
Breckenridge
Carl Reber
Conrad Mitzel
James Simmonds
Amiel Steffins
Toledo
Leona Korth
Wm. Yost
Carl Yost
Paul Hammond
Janice
Ralph, Lelon
Kenneth Hilton
Mortons
Wer
Weyhe Morton Salt CO
Mieroba Ill
Morton
Jme
Farwell Mills & Elevator
The
Harrison Elevator Company
Mt, Pleasant
Bader Milling Company
Weidman Holmes Billing Company
Americas
Greyhound
Midland
Gaylord
Manistee
U.S
Greyhound Terminal
M. Carrier
IBAE
Phos
Ida Campbell
Jase
Clare Memorial Shop
Mel Mernberg
McEwan Street
Clare, Michigan
Fred Alten
NBC Network
Ford Theater
Riday
CBS Network
McEwan
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