Red Cross completes record relief drive with final cotton clothing distribution
The Red Cross ends the great relief effort directed by Congress to convert wheat and cotton surpluses into food and clothing for unemployed and needy families. In twelve months the organization supplied flour and bread for 5.8 million families and clothing for 6.5 million, aided by 844000 cotton bales and 92 million yards of cloth. Final cotton distribution spans the months ahead as the Red Cross funds this work at $735000 while continuing disaster relief and veteran services through its chapters nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Congress
Red Coss
Farm Board
Red Crosse
Red Cross
Ilve
Tne
Dawe Family Visits Spark Local Tale of Taste
The article notes Mrs. Dawe of Cadillac spent Tuesday with Rev. and Mrs. Albert Dawe. Rev. Percy V. Dawe called that evening on his return from Lansing, and both headed home Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Peterson returned to Geneva, Ohio, Thursday after a week visiting her mother Edith Gorr and other relatives, with Mrs. Gorr accompanying them home. Her father Thomas Kidd will visit Flint during her absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawe
Cadillac
Albert Dawe
Percy V. Dawe
Lansing
Lee Peterson
Geneva
Edith Gorr
Precinct Enumerators Named For Old Age Pension Census
County Clerk W A Henderson appointed enumerators for wards and townships to collect census data under the Old Age Pension law. Each precinct will be visited before November 45 with a family history of every registrant recorded by named officials and assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Henderson
Mlare
John Hanley
Notice on private land restricts hunting and fencing trespass
Landowners claim a sign was posted on Section 7 Arthur township stating hunting and fisting are prohibited. They own 76.5 acres on both riverbanks and invite friends from Clare and Detroit to use the land for AEhing and hunting but only those friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Township
Clare
Detroit
Shipping Dates for Late Shipping Association Set
The next shipping dates are Tuesday November 14 and Tuesday November 28. Contact Brooks Walter at 206F22 for details. White Shippers and the Shipping Association announce the schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Late Shipping Association
BR. Brooks Walter. White
Shippers
Night Time Embrace of God Inspires Quiet Faith
The verse by Blanche Alien reflects on night drawing one close to God. It speaks of firm angst and the power felt in darkness as trees whisper and watch, with stars a token between the Almighty and man. It urges cheer and doing one’s best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Alien
Interesting Bits of News from Hither and You
In 1931 government cost per capita stood at 10787 dollars, about 28 percent of Americans income. Martin Rossini joined St Louis freshman football who required extra large pants and shoes. Michigan R O T C unit grew from battalion to regiment with 13 companies reflecting higher enrollment and more responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Rossini
St. Louis University
U.of Mt
University of Michigan R. OQ. T. CG
Higher Wages Stop Farm Relief Work In Traverse City
Emergency welfare relief commission projects stalled last week aiding potato harvesters. Harvesters offered 80 to 30 cents per hour for diggers, but workers refused due to county payments of 30 cents per hour on salt projects, according to commission officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traverse City
Emergency Welfare Relief Commission
Commission
Michigan announces 1933 trapping season and zones
The Michigan Department of Conservation outlines opening dates for muskrat mink and raccoon seasons across three trapping zones with varying start dates from November 1 to December 1. It urges trap owners to tag traps with name and address and notes a $2 license fee for the first 20 traps plus 40 cents per trap over 20 up to 100. Two new wildlife films will be released for public loan in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Peninsula
Michigan
Department of Conservation
Straits of Mackinac
Farmers Urged 10 Cooperate In Rat Eradication Move
A historical newspaper item discusses a coordinated rat control effort urging farmers to cooperate. The piece includes a humorous exchange about rats overrunning a southern Indiana town theatre and the need for action to prevent infestations, reflecting local public health concerns.
Michigan Coal Makes Work for Michigan Men
Local ad announces Jack Miller of Farwell selling Nichiran coal hauled from St. Charles mine. Emphasizes school jobs and cost savings for residents in the area.
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Michigan
St. Charles
Clare Good Literature Club Halloween Party at Slentz Home
The Clare Good Literature Club held its annual Halloween party Tuesday at the home of Miss Eunice Slentz. Gas light from the Slentz oil well framed the setting as Mrs. Susan Hall and Miss Ava Hoard led lively games and contests. Several prizes were awarded and refreshments served, closing an evening marked by seasonal spirit.
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Clare Good Literature Club
Eunice Slentz
Slentz
Bur
Susan Hall
Ava Hoard
Maccabee As'ssn Hold Meeting in Michigan District
Bert O'Connor reports a smaller yet high quality gathering for the Maccabee order with praise for Supreme Commander Thompson. Officers were elected and pledges taken as chapters announced upcoming district meetings and noted strong membership in North Dakota and Alma Hives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert O'Connor
Thompson
Michigan
Boynton
Order
O’connor
Herman O’connor
Supreme Office
Maccabee Order
Government Ponds
Ruth Doyle
Bradley
Frances Anderson
Nina McGuire
Hestacy
Luxemburg
Lady Clow
Knight ‘Whitecottom
Mt. Pleasant
Dr. Balke
North Dakota
Clare Hive
LaTosca
Crawford
Valley City
Grand Rapids
Whitecotton
Clow
Alma
Burns
Williamson
Bedfast
Alba Capen
Hunter
Rosebush
Mead
Lady Spaulsbury
Lady Archer
Lady Johnson
Lady Haight
Bates
Deborah
Hovan
Russell
Clare
Meetings and church notices for early November
Zenobia Chapter C E S plans a first Thursday meeting and Mrs George Wilson hosts the Ladies Union this Friday. Dover Gospel Tabernacle holds Sunday services at 1130 am. Legion Auxiliary meets November 6 at Mrs Elma Clute’s home. Congregational Ladies Guild gathers November 8 at Mrs E W Brown’s Farwell for pot luck and social. Henry’s Mail Order Wife theater event at McKinley School November 10. Skidding the Senior play on November 24 at the school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Legion Auxiliary
Elma Clute
H. St. St
Ladies Guild of
Congregational Church
E. W. Brown
Farwell
Henry
McKinley School
Roosevelt Refinery Destroyed By Fire Tuesday
The Roosevelt refinery fire swept a quarter mile from central Roosevelt near the Ann Arbor railroad. The American Enamelled Products Co the Michigan Sugar Co refinery plant and Standard Oil Co storage tanks lay within a half mile but were saved. Officials estimate the refinery will resume operation in three to four weeks with oil redirected to other refineries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
American Enameled Products Co
Michigan Sugar Co
Standard Oil Co
Seed corn drying advised to prevent storage loss
Michigan State College warns that seed corn moisture levels of 30 to 50 percent risk storage damage and potential shortages. Drying requires heat and ventilation, plus proper racks or suspensions. Tests show broader use of a lease for drying equipment and sharing fuel costs among neighbors. Seed should be tested for germination before planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Farm Crops Department
Michigan State College
College
Card of Appreciation for Dance Benefit Music and Donations
Gordon Smith expresses gratitude to those who supplied music for his benefit dance and to all who donated in any way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon. Smith
Signatures Needed for News Items
Editor notes repeated refusals of unsigned stories. urges writers to sign their pieces and use one side of the paper, or risk rejection. emphasizes standard practice for publication.
Notice to Farmers ship all livestock by 2 00 pm
Farmers must ship all livestock by 2 00 pm on Tuesday November. Farmers Ind Produce Co issues the shipping notice and identifies the responsible party.
Winter Weather Brushes Clare Area News
Real winter weather fills the past week with snow and cold. Howard Heckthorn and Miss Mil dred Watt marry in Clare on Thursday. Mrs. Peter Cook, Clare caller, and Edith Davis return to Marion High after tonsillitis. Farmers dig potatoes in snow. Albert Bruce and M G C Foster inspect cattle at the Foster farm. Mrs. Maggie Hale returns home from helping her sister. Socials at Kirby District and Clinton Foster home in Marion. Mrs. Stittsworth of Gladstone visits Burt Hubel’s family. Isobel Hubel visits Bay City with Mrs. Burt Hubel. Ladies Aid to meet with Mrs. Ben Ottgen. A D N Davis home hosts a large social for Willis Strouse and wife with gifts and games.
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Howard Heckthorn
Mildred Watt
Clare
Peter Cook
Edith Davis
Marion High School
Albert Bruce
Greenwood
M. GC. Foster
Foster Farm
Maggie Hale
GC. J. Dells
Kirby District
Frank Davis
Edith
Clinton Foster Home
Marion
Stittsworth
Gladstone
Burt Hubel
Bay City
Isobel Hubel
Ladies Aid
Ben Ottgen
D. N. Davis
Willis Strouse
Local families share gatherings and moves around Harrison area
Mrs F Acre Vernell Mickle and Wm Abbott dined with son John Acre and family in Harrison. John Rhodes family visited to meet grandson Gladys May near Elm Grove. Glenn Lower family visited brother Ted Newman. Russell Davis moved his family to a farm north of town. Neighbors miss students from the local school. Mrs Glenn Gordon visited Dover relatives and reports her father recovering at home. Eugene Allen family from Coleman visited L Robinett family. T Robinett and children visited Mrs F Acre. Mrs Clarence Davis and two children visited sister Mrs Ralph Shull. K A Turner called on aunt Mrs V Tryon at Elm Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Gordon
H. C. Mickle
Dover
Eugene Allen
Jimmie
Coleman
L. Robinett
T. Robinett
F. Acre
Clarence Davis
Ralph Shull
K. A. Turner
V. Tryon
Elm Grove
Brush College Visits Cover Winter Plans and Local Delegates
Mr and Mrs Leslie Calhoun of Lansing visited Mrs John Brubaker last week. Otis Fif enbinder of Ithaca called on uncle Frank Sanders. Grandma Sanders joined them for winter here. Dr Davis and granddaughter Willis Strouse with Delbert Sanders and Hazel Jean left for Lansing to visit relatives and will return via Alma for State Grange. Davis and Mrs Chester Young attend as county delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Calhoun
Lansing
John Brubaker
Otis Fifenbinder
Ithaga
Frank. Sanders
Grandma Sanders
Dr. Davis
Willis Strouse
Delbert Sanders
Hazel Jean
Alma
State Grange
Davis
Chester
Local Social Roundup Reflects Weekend Visits and Happenings
Numerous visits and greetings across towns highlight a busy weekend. Residents share time with relatives in Bari Herrick Farwell Cadillac West Branch Ann Arbor and Arthur. Community members note Halloween memories and upcoming Christmas spirit amid health notes and hospital plans.
Local Notes From Southwest Sheridan Community
Mr and Mrs John Presley moved into a new home. Art Eberhart traveled to northern Michigan for a hunt and trapping. A large crowd attended Col onville church last Sunday to hear Rev Wesley Teal. Hunters are described as slick using pheasants as cover for escape. Arthur Johnson and Joel Presley returned from Lansing as Grand Lodge I O O F delegates. Joel Presley was Odd Fellows delegate and Arthur Johnson Rebekah delegate. Johnson was the only Rebekah delegate in Michigan. Mr and Mrs Mel Durham will move to the Anderson Reeder farm in about two weeks. Sugar beets and potatoes are being harvested after snowmelt. Phil Strouse of Hudson Indiana visits his brother Charles.
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Colonville
Wesley Teal
Arthur Johnson
Joel Presley
Lansing
Grand Lodge I, O. O. F
Odd Fellows
Rebekah
Johnson
Indoor show at Harrison Opera House features wrestling and boxing
The seagorr presents a November 8 program at Harrison Opera House starting at 7 pm with a camp hill billy act. At 7 30 pm two 170 lb wrestling bouts followed by twenty one boxing rounds and a main five round bout Lamp versus Hot Dog. Proceeds fund boxing and wrestling equipment for Camp Harrison. Admission 10 and 20 cents. Stanley Cleslak Clerk 1613th Company CGC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Opera
Camp Hill-Billyr
Ted Doman
Chet Olszewski
Tony Carrabbio
Hd. Belczyk
Lamp
Hot Dog
Belanger
Makowski
Boby
Demski
Giera
Burrows
Biedron
Popeye
Laconis
Schmidt
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Mr. and
Mrs. Chas, Gerber
Michigan Department OF Conservation
Indiana
Isles
Jack Miller, Farwell
Hallowe'en
Maccabee AS
George Wilson
Ladies Union
Dover Gospel Tabernacle
Roosevelt
Education Week
the Citizens
the Peoples Bank
Winterfield
Brush College
Pleasant Valley
Nathan Dangiler
Bari
Owen Spink
John Presley
Herrick
Miss Betty
H. Davis
Harley
E. B. Delling
Lake George
Wm. Arnold
Balkey
Wm. Jackson
Mack Leeth
Marguerite
Emma Garver
John Garver
Ernest Penrose
A. J. Carncross
Jud Blystone
Clarence Bay
Burton Bay
J. A. Allen
Ellen Gibbs
Midland
Henry Kleiner
Robert Kleiner
Dee Storms
Guy and
Ison Storms
Jackson
C. S. Runyan
J. B. Allen
Audrey Smith
West Branch
Hugh Allen
Eagle
Delores Merrill
Lowell Penrode
Allen Gerow
Doris Hoag
Henry Jackson
Forest Hill
Wmi. Jackson
Mrs
Ervin Orvis
Gene Orvis
Arthur
Burt Orvis
Southwest
Sheridan
Art Eberhart
C.C.C. News
Camp Harrison
Finder Notthy Sentinel Office
Ben Kleintarat
Brown Corners
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