Victory Skunk Visits from Crooked Lake
A Lake County subscriber reports a rare visitor at the back door near Crooked Lake. The small animal sports long black fur with a white tipped fruity tail and a distinct white V shape on the back of its head. The writer notes the desire for a photo to send to Hitler, praising the skunk as an unlikely symbol amid wartime sentiment.
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Lake
Crooked Lake
Hitler
Clare County
Victor
Uncle Sam
Former Vernon Hill Lady Laid At Rest In Cherry Grove
Mrs John Martin formerly of Vernon Hill died at the State Hospital Traverse City Friday. Funeral services were at Thurston Funeral Homes at 2 PM Sunday with Rev Charles Kleinhardt officiating and burial beside her husband in Cherry Grove Cemetery.
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Vernon Hill
Cherry Grove
John Martin
State Hospital
Traverse City
Thurston Funeral Homes
Charles Kleinhardt
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Baptist Church Vacation Bible School Starts June 1
Bible School at the Baptist Church begins Monday morning June 1 at 9:00 to 11:30 daily through June 12. Prizes for attendees, daily drawings, and a closing picnic with special treats are planned under Miss Frank’s supervision.
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Baptist Church Vacation Bible School
Bible School
the Baptist Church
Miss Frank
Glare Flight High School to Host Commencement Speaker
The principal speaker for Glare Fligh High School commencement exercises will be Dr Anspach. He serves as President of Central Michigan College of Education in Mt Pleasant and is active in Rotary Club church and education at state and national levels.
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Anspach
Glare Fligh
Central Michigan College of Education
Mt. Pleasant
Rotary Club
Infant Daughter of Karl Mavis Passes Away
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Karl Mavis of Sheridan township died Tuesday May 26 after 22 days of life. The baby, Judy Ann, born May 4, was cared for in an incubator at Clare Hospital. Survived by parents a brother and two sisters, grandparents Charles Ciliax and Mr Mrs Jesse Allen. Funeral by Doherty at 2:00 pm Wednesday at Maple Grove Cemetery Harrison.
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Judy Ann
Karl Mavis
Sheridan Township
Clare Hospital
Mickey
Sally
Nancy
Charles Ciliax
Sheridan
Jesse Allen
Harrison
Doherty
Chas
Kleithardt
Maple Grove
Nickel Worth at War Prices
Nickel is valued around 500 dollars per ton in current war prices. About 90 percent of the world’s supply is produced in Canada.
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Canada
The Heiress And The Count Exchange Money and Love
The couple discusses love beyond wealth with the Count urging the heiress to separate him from her money. She questions how much she is loved apart from finances, and he vows to keep money separate in thought and in life.
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Amy
Rush Season Brings Busy Homemaker and Family Details
Quotation reveals a man named Todd unable to keep up with winter orders. The speaker explains Todd is not a manufacturer but a husband with a wife and five grown daughters, illustrating a domestic rush season context.
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Todd
Timid Sleepwalker Burglar Stumbles Upon Night Visitor
A frightened husband, arming with a candle, searches downstairs as his wife hides under the covers. He discovers a burglar who points a revolver, while the man quips that he is merely sleepwalking. The odd exchange ends with no injuries.
Editor confronts man called a lightweight charion
A man rushes into a newspaper office claiming the editor insulted him as a lightweight charion. The editor confirms the tag while the man admits his brother is the boxer, and he is a coal merchant. Meanwhile two laborers atop a tall building fail to hear a caller beside them.
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Mr. Fightwell
Jake
Fallen Again There Said the Plumber and Maid
A fragment shows a plumber insisting their tools are intact and a mate is present as they refuse to return for anything. A maid counters that the address is wrong, creating a small domestic or urban scene with dialogue.
Mistaken Mastaches Stir Quiet Household Exchange
Dialogue fragment shows a playful dispute about a moustache. A sister comments that what exists is enough, revealing a domestic, lighthearted moment. The exchange centers on facial hair and family interaction in a casual, humorous tone.
Village Retelling Reveals Pa’s Clever Replies
A narrator recalls childhood memories of their father using sharp questions to uncover what she had been doing. The mother confirms the perception, noting his knack for asking exactly the right questions.
Double Trouble Cartoons From A Humorous Exchange
A quip about writing on only one side of the paper prompts a pupil’s question on which side to use. A separate joke asks how Harper lost control at a railroad crossing, and a wry remark follows about a man who drops everything when the whistle blows.
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Correspondence School of Journalism
Williams
Harper
Hunt
Locked Keys and Rumbling Rides in a Witty Exchange
A lighthearted exchange unfolds as a husband frets over locked car keys while the wife suggests riding home in the rumble seat on a pleasant night. The verse includes playful rhymes and a riff on long holidays and fortunes.
Prudence in Choice Cited as Wise Advice
A quoted aphorism urges balancing caution and plan as prudent policy. The maxim notes that having both sides prepared may prevent rash outcomes and support sound judgment.
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Baptist Revival Speaker Coming to Baptist Church
Revival services at the Baptist Church begin Sunday May 31 and run through Sunday June 14 with nightly meetings at 8 00 except Saturdays Rev Charles Boren to speak with special messages and nightly music for the community.
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The
Baptist Church
Charles Boren
Signs of Spring with Magnolias in Michigan
A reader notes a rare magnolia in George Wisley’s East Fifth Street garden blooming in full, two five inch blossoms after protecting the plant through winters. The piece adds a quip about spring in Clare and two local girls claiming extra spring in the air after a long bicycle ride home.
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George Wisley
East Fifth Street
George
Michigan
California
Mr. Burbank
Vacation Bible School Planned by Church of God
The Church of God schedules a Daily Vacation Bible School from June 1 to June 12 under Miss Carolyn Gidasman of Kalamazoo. The program runs 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. for children ages four to sixteen with a qualified staff and engaging activities.
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Church OF God
Carolyn Gidasman
Kalamazoo
Glagsmain
Service Messages From Families of World War II Servicemen
Letters from Pvt Roy Snear and Pvt Rolland L Dysinger report stations in Iceland and APO 810 New York City respectively. Lt Robert Harriger Jr in Australia has been promoted to First Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps. Pvt John Davy at Camp Wallace Texas awaits replies. Frederick E Price advances to Seaman First Class in Naval Reserves stationed at Corpus Christi after Great Lakes recruit training.
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Robert Harriger Jr
C. M. Harriger
Rosebush
Bob
Australia
Army Air Corps
Frederick Edward Price
Fred Price
Clare
United States Naval Reserves
Naval Air Station
Price
Naval Reserves
Great Lakes
Mlinois
Navy
Universty
Corpus Christi
Flower Festival Service at Congregational Church
A Flower Festival Service will be held next Sunday morning at the Congregational Church. The choir will sing special music and the Rev. Percy V. Dawe of Bonne Terre Missouri will be guest preacher. Due to scarce flowers, members are asked to bring blossoms to share.
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Congregational Church
Percy V. Dawe
Bonne Terre
Missouri
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Illness and Death
The family expresses sincere gratitude for acts of kindness during illness and after the death of their wife and daughter. They thank those giving floral tributes and the minister for comforting words. Signed by Mrs Bertha Grover, Sharp, and siblings.
Thanks for kindness and flowers after bereavement
We express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for their kindness and the beautiful flowers during our recent bereavement. Special thanks to Dr Hall the singers and to Mr Thurston and to Mr and Mrs Roy Shear and family and to Mr and Mrs Wayne Fair and Mr Forrest Fair and family
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Hall
Thurston
Bauer Seeks Republican Candidacy for County Road Commissioner
Carl Bauer announces his run for County Road Commissioner as a Republican. He asks Clare County voters for support at the September primary election. (Pol. adv.)
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Clare County
Pol. Adv
Carl Bauer
Silos For Sale From Farm Service Silo Co
Silos available in cement stave rich stone and flat stave at low cost. Early orders receive big discounts. Contact Farm Service Silo Co. Vestaberg Clifford Richmond Clare representative Clare Michigan.
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Farm Service Silo .Co
Vestaberg
Clifford Richmond
Clare Representative
Clare
Michigan
Thanks for cards, prayers, and kindness received
Letina Green expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for cards and prayers, the Harrison Hi-Way Tabernacle Sunday School for a plant, the Hilton family, and the young people for a fruit basket, and thanks Dr. and Mrs. McArthur and the nurses for hospital care.
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Harrison Hi-Way Tabernacle Sunday School
Rey
Opening The Pantry at Lake Set For May 29
The Pantry at Lake announces grand opening on May 29 led by Mrs. Raymond Scott. The event invites community members to visit and explore the new store offerings and services.
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Lake
Raymond Scott
World's First Wheat Crop Discovery in Mesopotamia
The article notes that around 5000 B C the first wheat crop was grown in Mesopotamia, producing only a few bushels. It marks a pivotal point in agricultural history.
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Mesopotamia
Community clubs and posts plan regular meetings in Clare area
Local groups list their meeting days including John E Sparkel Post VFW Clare Common Council Clare Townsend Club American Legion Auxiliary Clara Rebekah Lodge Loomis Townsend Club Mt Vernon Grange and various Masonic and farmers union chapters with schedules and times. Many meet monthly on fixed weekdays with evenings starting around 8 pm.
Mystery Jale and Bie' Futit Country Orchestra
Ballroom dance nights run at Batwell Kiof P hall every Saturday under new management. The event features the Mystery Jale and Bie Futit Country Orchestra for patrons seeking lively country melodies and dancing opportunities.
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Batwell Kiof P
Hall
Jale
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