Michigan Apple Growers Celebrate National Apple Week
Favorable harvest weather yields a high quality crop as National Apple Week starts October 31. Ruth Taylor inspects Golden Delicious from Albion area. Michigan’s crop totals about 6 1/2 million bushels, under half of 1937’s record. Growers promote home grown apples through the Michigan Apple Institute highlighting economy flavor and health benefits.
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Michigan
Ruth Taylor
Michigan State College
Albion
Jonathan
Greenings
Michigan Apple Institute
Court hearing erupts as counsels clash in heated exchange
During a case in an American court the two lawyers confronted each other for the first time. One insults the other with a string of harsh remarks before the judge intervenes and calls the proceedings to continue.
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Cousel
All Smiles On The Links This Afternoon
A pessimist asks who will smile when trouble comes. A friend answers with a grin he will be on the links this afternoon carrying his clubs.
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Frankie
Dad
Pathfinder Magazine
Slight Mistake in Burglar Tale Sparks Laugh
A humorous dialogue where the first burglar says he needs glasses after a mishap with a safe knob triggers music from an orchestra, prompting the second burglar to ask why. The exchange ends with the first burglar attributing the sound to the orchestra, highlighting a comic misunderstanding.
Isogene the Slow But Proud Track Recruit
A tough fellow named Isogene tried for his college track team but was told he was slow. He retorts that claim, noting his confidence and asking to test his speed with his queen as witness.
Small Bite Dinner Quip Stirs Waiter Exchange
In a brief Louisville Courier Journal exchange a diner complains about a tiny portion of chicken and the waiter replies with a sly remark that it will take a long time to finish. The terse dialogue captures a moment of restaurant humor.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Amble
Opera Singer Moves After Low Rent Claim
A humorous exchange about rent leads to a punchline involving an opera singer. A separate joke ponders safety and driving distance, ending with a quip about holding a hammer with both hands.
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Matt
Severest Friend and the Purple Green Socks
A brief exchange features a West Point Pointer debating mateable attire with a punch line about hip boots. A Browning quip links ruin with a ring. A night rate exchange notes room prices from six to twelve dollars, with a tourist asking about all night rates.
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West Point Pointer
Burglars Upset Home. Tenant Recounts Discovery
The resident describes entering a trashed house and fearing Tom had returned unexpectedly to change clothes. The remark captures a shaken reaction as belongings were disarrayed and valuables possibly disturbed.
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Tom
Gilmore Center Gilmore Church Plans Election Day Service
The Gilmore Church of Christ outlines a full Sunday schedule including worship at 10:00, communion at 10:15, sermon on Little Things and Great Things, Bible School at 11:00, Young People at 7:30, and a 8:15 sermon on The Two Foundations. An election message urges voting November 8 and stresses church attendance as civic duty. Local absences and visits by members are noted along with 4-H Club sewing lessons and community notices.
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Gilmore Church OF Christ
Eiders
Alvin Wood
Acta
Christ
Jesus
Community Socials and Yosemite Indian Names
Sheridan township residents report a successful box social and plans for a regular meeting. Local visits include the Goulds from Greenville and the Pfannes and Heintz families. Yosemite lore notes preserved Indian names for landmarks such as Ahwahnee and Pinyon as well as Pohono for Bridal Veil fall, with translations of Ver nal fall and others.
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John Loar
Harvey Sr
Sheridan Township
Gerald Gould
Greenville
Yosemite
Yosemite National Park
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Browning
Gilmore Center
Fwo
Owen Jarman
Elwin Pitts
Dave Wilson
Gass City
An Jarwagan
al Sietz
Lansing
Joe Pennick
Barryton
Mr. Pennick
Gilmore
Seb. Pfannes
Leo Heintz
Lily Lake
Harrison, Mo Wiy Everning
the Friends of
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Friends of
Fisher
General Motors
Buick
Tim Cotter
Clare Motor Sale
Clare, Michigan
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