End of European War Turns to Pacific Battle Task
After six years of global conflict the Allied powers accepted Germany's unconditional surrender as Eisenhower and Allied leaders forged plans at Yalta. The U S and Britain prepared occupation in Germany and Austria while Russians pushed for Berlin and the Pacific war intensified.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Europe
Germany
Wehrmacht
U. S
Ludwig Schwenn von Krosigk
Poland
France
Russia
Oder River
Baltic
Silesia
Czechoslovakia
Austria
Berlin
Elbe
Mans
Peopley
Aad
Reports Confirmed After False V E Day Rumor
Reports confirmed that when V E Day arrived the nation had absolute verification before celebrations. The public remembered the April 28 false reports and the White House denial led by President Truman who said he was in contact with General Eisenhower and found no foundation for the peace rumor.
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U.S
White House
Harry S. Truman
Eisenhower
May term of circuit court opens at Harrison
The May term of circuit court will convene at Harrison next Monday May 14 with criminal calendars including People versus Stager Oakley Mussell Wills Haskell Sersaw Herron and others and chancery actions including Van Deusen Haddox Stevens Blake Ogle Wioch Audrow with jurors named from multiple towns and wards.
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Harrison
Bob Stager
Paul Oakley
Rowland Mussell
Victor Wills
Robert Haskell
Basil Sersaw
Har] Herron
Millie Reeder
James A. McKay
Jacob Beck
John F. Burton
Lawrence T. Lyon
Doris Loudin
Nora J. Barnes
Kenneth Barnes
Seaboard Surety Company
Edmond L. Bearse
Peerless Casualty Co
Chancery Calendar
James M. van Deusen
Charles Strange
Hattie HW
Haddox
Clifford I. Haddox
Elton J. Stevens
Inez Stevens
Andrew Blake
Lilah Blake
Corrine Darleen Ogle
Charles T. Ogle, Jr
Catherine L. Wioch
Stanley P. Wioch
Verna Audrow
William Audrow
Letter From Chaplain Updates on Wounded Son Elton Allen
Mrs. Ethel Allen receives a hospital update about son Pfc. Elton Allen ASN 26864681 wounded in Germany on April 14 1945. He arrived April 26 1945 with left forearm injury and double pneumonia April 27. Condition fair though seriously ill. Chaplain Vermillion notes care, spiritual support, and plans to send progress reports while requesting prayers and no reply to this letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Allen
Pfe
Elton R. Allen
Germany
Clare
Michigan
Dean L. Vermillion
DSA
Railroad ties removal urged along old line Clara to Harrison
Property owners along the Clara to Harrison railroad right of way are urged to remove railroad ties by Funes. Claré County Road Commission issues the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara and
Harrison
Funes
Claré County
Vanderworp, Frank J. dies in Pontiac residence aged 79
Frank J. Vanderworp died at his Pontiac home at 79 after two weeks illness. Born May 5 1866 in Pontiac he was the son of William and Mary Vanderworp. Survived by widow Nora Wright Vanderworp two sisters and two brothers. Funeral at Huntoon Funeral Home Pontiac 8 p m with Rev Sheffield. Burial at Cherry Grove Cemetery Clare.
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Frank Joseph Vanderworp
Pontiac
William
Mary Plunkett Vanderworp
Vanderworp
Detroit
Nora Wright Vanderworp
Annie Knight
Florence Roth
Theodore
Edmund
Huntoon Funeral Home
H. L. Sheffield
Cherry Grove
Clare
Chas. Kleinhardt
Mortgage Burning Service at Coleman Holiness Church
Plans run for a mortgage burning and centennial style events at Coleman Pilgrim Holiness Church on May 13. The day features a mothers appreciation during Sunday School, Rev C. Morgan delivering the morning message, and a 2:30 pm mortgage burning with Rev J R Thompson in charge. Owosso Pillgrim Male Quartet and Ivan Williams will provide music and piano. The church reports full debt freedom for building and parsonage. Regular service skipped to attend local commencement exercises. public invited.
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Coleman Pilgrim Holiness Church
C. & Morgan
J. R. Thompson
Michiven
Pillgrin
Owosso
Thompson
Coleman
Fourth Quarterly Conference Held at Methodist Church
The Clare and Farwell churches reported on the year's activities with praise for church leaders and finances. The conference approved Glen Dorell of Farwell for an exhorter license and unanimously accepted Rev Hahn's return to Clare with a salary increase.
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Methodist Church
Clare
Farwell
Glen Dorell
Hahn
Chas. Hahn
Rey
Clare City Board of Review Meeting Scheduled May 21 1945
The Board of Review for Clare will convene at City Hall on Monday May 21 1945 at 9 00 a m to review and equalize assessments across city wards and remain in session for up to four days as required by law. City Clerk Mex McKinnon notes the notice dated May 8 1945. The item also mentions a loan start date noted as Monday.
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Board of Review of the
City of
Clare
Truman Proclaims May 13 1945 Day of Prayer for Victory
The proclamation marks a US day of prayer after final and unconditional surrender of Germany. President Truman urges unity, remembrance of fallen servicemen, and prayers for peace as the western war closes and the nation vows to finish the struggle in the east. He cites allied sacrifice and divine aid in securing victory.
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Churchill
Roosevelt
Stalin
Yalta
Germany
Truman
United Nations
United States of America
West
East
Pacific
Europe
Harry S. Truman
United States
City of
Washington
Truman Pledges Victory as War Nears End
In the eighth day of May 1945 President Harry S. Truman marks a pivotal moment as World War II nears its end in Europe. The note signals the United States’ continued resolve and calls for unity in the ongoing conflict.
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United States of America
Pike Lakes Open to Fishing Next Tuesday Morning
Michigan lakes north of the Muskegon Bay City line open to fishing May 15 under a new law. Inland lakes north of M-46 become year round open except designated trout lakes. season includes trout and multiple bass and pike species with northern areas respecting closed seasons.
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Michigan
Muskegon Bay City
Mothers Day Services Planned at Elm Grove and Arthur Center
The Elm Grove and Arthur Center churches announce Sunday May 18 as Mothers Day with a day of prayer designated by President Truman. Clergy invite families to attend and honor their mothers with special services at Arthur Hall after Sunday School at 11:30 a.m. and Elm Grove at 8:00 p.m. Reverend Chas Kleinhordt leads.
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Elm Grove
Arthur Center
United States
Mr. Truman
Ase
Arthur Hall
Europa
Bids Sought on Wesley Snider Property Vernon Hill
Bids will be received for the Wesley Snider property on Vernon Hill until May 16 1948. Andrew J. Irwin Administrator RS Clare serves to reseat any of all bids. Loan starts Monday.
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Wesley Snider
Vernon Hill
Jig Ye
Andrew J. Irwin
Clare
Sealed bids asked for Gleaner Hall property Lake Michigan
The Lake Club Lake Michigan invites sealed bids for Gleaner Hall Lot 33 features cement block construction 30 by 54 feet two thirds basement 10 foot ceiling and furnishings including piano chairs and small tables Bidders must attach a 25 dollar certified check or U S money order bids due by May 31 1945 at noon local time and opened at 3 PM same day Cash terms right to reject any or all bids Clifford A Powlison Frank Gilman Jennie Muir signed committee
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Lake Club
Lake, Michigan
Gleaner Hall
Lake
Kalamazoo
U.S
Clifford A. Powlison
Frank Gilman
Jennie Muir
Appreciation note from Mrs. Edwin Wood
Mrs. Edwin Wood expresses gratitude to the Arthur Center Sunday School The Brush College Ladies Aid and the Riverside Grange for gifts of fruit and plants and to friends for calls cards and acts of kindness during illness.
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Arthur Center
Brush College Ladies Aid
Riverside Grange
Card of Thanks for Ruby Thompson Memorial
We extend thanks to friends and relatives for kindness during illness and death of our loved one Mrs. Ruby Thompson. Mr. J. Clute and Mr. A. D. McKillop express gratitude for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Thompson
J. Clute
A. D. McKillop
Community thanks for kindness and support to Mrs. Lloyd Wdick
Neighbors, friends and relatives are thanked for acts of kindness, the Rebekah lodge for the plant, cards and calls, and Dr. Ballard for support, all in appreciation to Mrs. Lloyd Wdick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
Ballard
Lloyd Wdick
Van's Upholstering Shop Reopens Despite War Stock Limits
Van's Upholstering Shop announces reopening with stock restrictions due to war. Customers advised to visit early as supplies are limited and service is on a first come, first served basis.
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Van
Bats
Benefit Auction at Farrell for Maple Grove Church
A miscellaneous auction sale will be held in Farrell on Saturday May 12 to raise funds for Maple Grove Church. Signed Secretary.
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Farrell
Maple Grove
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Clare Cemetery
Coleman Holiness Church
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Board OF Review
McKinnon City
Citizens State Bank
Clare, Michigan
WM. H. Bicknell
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Chas
Edwin Wood
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