Iris varieties and their growing needs described
The article explains Siberian and Japanese irises, noting they are long stemmed, beardless, and grown from rhizomes. It contrasts their moisture needs, with Siberians preferring moist locations and Japanese types needing good drainage. It also recalls Abraham Lincoln's 1860 Republican nomination in Chicago and its link to enduring political conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Chicago
Grant
Garfield
Cleveland
Harrison
Roosevelt
Tait
Harding
Roosevelt I
Record Flow of Goods Seen as Six-Month Peak Remains Ahead
Washington reports a Civilian Production Administration forecast of a record postwar flow of goods to consumers over the next six months due to steel and coal recovery. June hit a postwar peak surpassing prewar levels in washing machines, vacuum cleaners, gas and electric ranges, radios and other items, with autos, farm equipment, and tires mixed. Labor shortages are warned as a potential production limiter by year’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John D. Small
Associated Press
CPA
Small
Detroit
Mt Vernon Grange Holds Meeting and Installation
The Mt Vernon Grange meeting opened with 36 members present and new officers installed by Dick Brooks and Ralph and Mary Brooks. Attendees discussed State Grange highlights and plans for next year in Hillsdale Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon Grange
A. J. Archbold
Dick Brooks
Ralph Brown
Mary Brooks
State Grange
Hillsdale
John Lockhart
M. E. Tice
Hirey Tice
Harold Brooks
Dora Hess
Floyd Whitman
Beaverton
Wilson Samborn
Gail
Forrest Brewer
Bernard Wilson
Central Michigan College
Russell Wilson
North Vernon
Bernie Bidwell
Midland
Melvin Davis
Robert
Saginaw
Mothers Club
Phimney
Wiliam L. Case
Harrison
Elsie Wild
J. Archambault
Clare
Hisie Wild
East Vernon
Grange
Andersonville Community Notes and Visitors Chronicle
Residents and relatives visit neighbors across Andersonville with numerous calls at the Haring Lennox Mitchell and Russell homes. The Pepper Party celebrates with prizes won by Lennox and Munson, plus a birthday dinner for Russell Dowd. Families travel to Mt Pleasant Saginaw and across the Straits to Houghton and McBain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Spickerman
Jack Russell
Sandra Russell
Floyd Russell
Henry Russell
Frank Peck
Doris
Strief
McBain and
Falmouth
Jay Haring
Thomas Ramey
Geo. Renner
Mt. Pleasant
Lawrence Atkinson
Raymond Lennox
Olly Lennox
Ronnie
Wayne Atkinson
John Mitchell
Andersonville
Clark Whitmore
Coleman
Russell Dowd
Taft Dowd
Russell
Claude Moore
Ben Ouderkirk
West Branch
High Wright Andashyp
Pon- Hac
Dowd
Randy
May
Nee
Max Morrison
Bruce “Morrison
Carl McDonald
Jimmie
Alva Gene Venable Detained Over Theft Link in Jingle Contest
Nashville police picked up Alva Gene Venable, 25, after finding 184 silver dollars on him. He was relieved of 11 pounds in coins and sent back to Hopkinsville Kentucky, where he was wanted for theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Alva Gene Venable
Hopkinsville
Emperor Hirohito's Staff Shrinks to 4785 Members
Lt. Col. D H Jennings of Allied headquarters finance division reports the emperor's household has reduced payroll by 3944, leaving 4785 staff. Palace police will be transferred, leaving only a personal bodyguard for the emperor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Hirohito
D. H. Jennings
Allied Headquarters Finance Division
Hungarian Premier to Receive $45 Monthly Salary
Budapest reports ministers plan severe economies under the stabilizing currency program. The prime minister will earn $45 monthly, other full ministers $32 to $38, deputy ministers $24, and Budapest mayor $38.
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Budapest
Gilmore Center and Church Devotion Services
Howard L. Krause presides at Gilmore Center Church of Christ with song service at 10 06 a m devotion 10 15 a m communion and preaching 10 15 a m Bible school 11 00 a m all welcomed. Also notes of travel visits and local social events among McAlveys Fordyces Pitts and Krause with hospital update for Marshall Brock after a corn shredding accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard L. Krause
Claud Fordyce
Florida
Dale McAlvey
Alvin Wood
Marshall Brock
Clare Hospital
Mike McAlvey
Petoskey
Gilmore Church of Christ
M. L. McAlvey
Ray Jarman
Claude Fordyce
Dybert Fordyce
James Pitts
Howard Krause
Guy Perry
Ed McAlvey
Farm Bureau
Mt. Pleasant
Temple Visitors Include Evon Family at Bert Switzer Home
TEMPLE residents and visitors recount recent social calls. Art Evon and his three sons, former local resident, visited the Bert Switzer home northeast of Temple. George and Myrtle Schlimmer stayed with Roy Holford, while Stella Myers spent Sunday with Ernest House at White's Beach.
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Art Evon
Bert Switzer
Evon
Temple
George Schlimmer
Myrtle Schlimmer
Roy Holford
Stella Myers
Ernest House
White’s Beach
Saginaw Bay
Phil Cheneys
Hessel
Upper Peninsula
Frank Wright
Phil Cheney
Bob Carson
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RED Cross
U.S. Army
Germany
American Red Cross
Lackenbach
Sinclair Products
Goodyear
McEwan and State Sts
Hunters
Clare Country Club
Don Bryant
Vets
F. P. Rosier
Wm. J. Manfredine & Co
E. Fifth St
Clare, Michigan
Lenox
the Trading Post
Neal Joslin
Farwell, Michigan
OPA
Walt Sadler
Pontiac
Alva
Jack Morrison
Gilmore Center
Clare County
Morrison
Corsant
Pine Clare
Upport
Kaiser
Kaiser - Frazer
Graham-Paige
America
Frazer
Willows Run
G.O. Fullerton & Son
Mcewan ST
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