Sisters Reunited After Infancy Separation in Illinois Hospital
Two sisters separated as infants were reunited at St Therese hospital in Waukegan. Their families had lived seven blocks apart. Mary Hibel of North Chicago and Antoinette Griggins of Waukegan, both married, had daughters born within two hours of each other. The Griggins child Carmella Jean and the Hibel child Mary Louise were adopted after their mothers died.
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St.Therese Hospital
Waukegan
Mary Hibel
10Th Street
North
Chicago
August Hibel
Antoinette J. Griggins
Anthony Griggins
Steel Company
Antoinette
Street
Mary
Jennie Petrovic
Fulton Street
Jacob Kutzler
Commonwealth Avenue
Griggins
Carmella Jean
Hibel
Mary Louise
New Plastic Polythenes Enter Home Use In Table Covers
A versatile poly thene plastic, strong and lightweight, debuts in rainwear and home use. It makes transparent table covers, color tumblers, coasters, and soda caps, resistant to heat and water, protects linen, reduces laundry costs, and comes in four sizes for bridge to picnics. Polythene tumblers resist breakage and bounce back after being stepped on, handling hot or cold drinks. Tourists who are treated courteously will stop in Clare again.
Clare Common Council Proceedings October 21 1946
Clare Michigan regular meeting notes show Mayor Randall presiding with Aldermen Fleming Lehr Mussell Powers present. Bills approved and building permits for Loomis Hammond Urquhart granted. Special meeting set for November 1 to receive sewer bids and elect clerks for November 5 election.
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Clare
Mich
City of
Randall
Fleming
Lehr
Mussell
Powers
Ald
Johnson
Francis Loomis
Glenn Hammond
Clyde Urquhart
Gould & Cross
John G. Yarington
Leduc & Rossi
A. Carlesimo Company
Ald. Mussell
Francis Eng. Co
Yeas
Mussel
Nays
H.W
Randall Donald Holbrook
Marion County Liar Test Fails in Courtroom Tale
Undercover joke centers on Vice President Thomas R. Marshall’s theory that swallowing reveals lies. A notoriously dishonest witness exposes the flaw when his truthfulness is tested. Marshall dismisses the idea after the attempt ends with a shaggy beard-like disguise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas R. Marshall
Indiana
Marshall
Jane and Elmer Exchange Flirtatious Compliments
A light dialogue on a sofa features Jane asking Elmer if her eyes hair figure lips teeth are beautiful with Elmer admiring each attribute and agreeing enthusiastically. The playful exchange highlights affectionate banter and flirtatious compliments between the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Elmer
Man of Iron Lifeguard Joke
A joked quip about lifeguards: a suntanned man explains he cannot swim due to too much iron in his blood, playful self-deprecation in old newspaper humor.
Asking Little John Grapes Lesson
A mother and son visit for several days. John loves grapes and is told not to ask. The next day he challenges his aunt by saying she should ask him if he wants grapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Uncle Mose Receives Small Bank Check in Southern Town
In a tiny southern town Uncle Mose, treated kindly by neighbors, receives a $19.42 check at the local bank. He counts it twice, puzzled by the sum and says it "jes' barely is" enough, prompting the bank teller to ask what’s wrong.
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Uncle Mose
Darky
Clever Girl Office Charm Sparks Hiring Question
A female applicant boasted of crossword and slogan contest prizes when asked about talents. The manager replied they needed someone smart during office hours, to which she cheekily replied that she had been during office hours.
British Gaumont executive receives knighthood in America
Elevated Lord Louis Sterling learns of his knighthood during a visit to America. A banquet at the Astor honors him with lavish speeches and applause, but the moment belongs to his daughter who cables from London to praise her father for making a lady out of mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Sterling
Gaumont
America
Astor
London
Five Year Old Keeps Tiny Crab After Fishing Trip
Orphan Jocelyn Mary, five, nets a crab the size of a half dollar during a family fishing day. She insists on taking the crustacean home, arguing that removing it would separate mothers from their babies after a gentle rebuke from an adult.
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Jocelyn Mary
Des Moines Lawn Mower Becomes Unwitting Target of Grifter
A Des Moines homeowner in old clothing mowed his lawn when a wealthy woman in a luxury car stopped and asked what he earned for mowing. He replied that he lived with the lady of the house, and she drove off without comment.
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Des Moines
Man Seeks Raise As Wife Urges Higher Pay
A man pleads for a raise at work explaining his wife believes his salary is too low. The boss responds that he would consult his wife before deciding on a raise.
Harvard Dean Explains Knowledge Balance Among Students
Dean David of Harvard Business School tells executives that Harvard's vast knowledge pool comes from freshmen bringing in much and seniors taking out 50 little. The remark highlights the ongoing exchange of ideas between generations at the institution.
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David
Harvard School of Business
Harvard
Tugging and Tooting Aims to Capture Life's Burden
The dialogue compares a tug towing barges to a hardworking man and his wife bearing the load. The tug represents toil while the barges symbolize the quiet burden carried by women, illustrating a domestic life scene through metaphor.
Quick and Dead Expression Told By Boy
A Sunday School scene features Willie asking about the expression the quick and the dead. He answers that the quick are those who move out of the way of cars while the dead are those who do not.
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Willie
New Approach in Tax Talk Sparks Witty Exchange
She asks if she could be treated as an income tax deduction and John answers with a playful reply. The dialogue hints at ongoing conversations about tax policy and personal finance strategies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Weill
There Are Limits
A brief domestic quip about Mrs. Smith fearing weight gain and a sharp reply from her husband. He jokes that his vow was for better or worse not through thick and thin, highlighting a playful marital exchange.
Foolish Talk at Event Ends in Interruptions
A speaker complains about interruptions as the crowd reacts with a quip about letting one speaker talk at a time. An audience member urges the speaker to continue.
Newlyweds in Restaurant Prompt Tense Exchange
A couple at a restaurant engages in a tense exchange over a mysterious blonde. The wife asks who she is and the husband brushes off the question, claiming he will explain his identity later amidst the mounting trouble.
Way Back Please Sign on Buses in Green Bay
A misdated item notes a protest sign about bus seating in Green Bay Wisconsin. It recalls a phrase about Americans traveling but not to the rear of a bus and suggests trying that approach as well.
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Green Bay
Wis
Swinging at the Air Golf Pro
A lighthearted exchange compares pro practice to a beginner’s struggle with mechanics. The speaker notes the need to just go through the motions and avoid forcing drives, highlighting a common golfing hurdle.
Louder Bump Sparks Bedtime Warning Dialogue
A parent asks why the bed is high for a child and replies that the height helps hear him if he falls, highlighting a domestic safety concern and parental adaptation for a child’s sleep.
Lesson Topics for November 17 From International Council
A religious education page outlines the November 17 lesson topics and scripture texts selected and used with permission by the International Council of Religious Education. The note specifies copyright and study materials guidance for teachers and students.
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International Council of Religious Education
Thessalonica Faith and the Gospel Lived
This lesson sketches Paul’s Thessalonica mission and the believers there who endured persecution while living out the gospel. It contrasts the preaching of Christ with the Thessalonians’ steadfast example and notes their role as witnesses to true Christianity under pressure.
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Thessalonica
Christ
Paul
Thessalonians
God
Christ the Lord
Jesus
Caesar
Railroad Timetables for Ann Arbor Lines
Daily schedules show railroad times in standard time with departures and arrivals at Am Arbors lines. Arthur Grosvena lists early morning and afternoon times with trains toward Marquette and west lines, noting daily except Sundays and varied morning and evening slots.
Great Lakes Greyhound Lines Bus Schedules
Greyhound buses stop at the station at 115 East Fourth Street in EST. Schedules show departures to Detroit via Lansing and Jackson and Chicago, plus services to St Ignace Prudenville Higgins Lake Roscommon Reed City Ludington and connections to Traverse City and westbound points.
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East Fourth St
Greyhound
Clare
Detroit
Lansing
Jackson
Chicago
St. Ignace
Prudenville
Sault Ste. Marie
Marquette
Calumet
Higgins Lake
Roscommon
Reed City
Scottville
Ludington
Traverse City
Yellow Bus Line Schedules Routes and Stations
Daily bus connections to Saginaw and Cadillac from Cities Service Station with times 1 16 P M and 5 00 P M excluding Sundays. Service links to Pontiac Detroit Manistee and Frankfort with a 6 00 P M departure to Cadillan.
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Saginaw
Plnt
Pontiac
Detroit
Cadillan
Manistee
Frankfort
Dow Workers Busses Schedule From Clare
Daily busses leave Clare at 6 20 AM 2 20 PM and 10 20 PM for workers in Eastern Standard Time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DOW Workers
Eastern Standard
Clare
Lizard Shuns Danger Puts Foot In Mouth
In a curious defense, a certain African lizard rolls onto its back and lifts one hind foot to its mouth when threatened. It remains motionless in this posture until the danger passes.
Notice of Hearing Claims In Estate of Louis Abel
Probate Court of Clare County announces creditors may file claims against Louis Abel, deceased, by December 28, 1946, for examination and adjustment. Claims heard December 23, 1946, at ten in the forenoon in Harrison. Dated October 21, 1946, Judge George Bates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Michigan
Clare
Louis Abel
Harrison
A. D
George Bates
Eugene M. Ford
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OF the
Clare Common Council
Moline Construction Co
John P. Gog
Joe Cunningham
Martin Loomis
Alfred Upthegrove
Jennison Hardware Co
R. W. Ryar
Vera Peters
Mueller Co
F. Jerred M. Brown
Art Thompson
Henry Denton
David Siel
John Bouchey
Jerome Stine
Finance Committee
H. OW. Randall
Alex McKinnon
Ald. Lehr
Ald. Fleming
S. Wilkinson
R. W. Ryan
R. Akins
C. Brown
F. Woodworth
C. Harris
L. H. Thompson
A. Mc.Kinnon
Joseph Murphy
McEwan St
Maple St
Man OF
IRON
Harold L. Lundquist
D. D
Western Newspaper Union
the Thessalonians
Ann Arbor
R. Harter
Igt
Great Lakes
Greyhound Lines
Long Beach
Calif
Santa Catalina Island
Business and Professional Directory
B. J. Sanford
M. D
Donald E. Holbrook
West Fifth Street
Clare - Michigan TeLepHone
DR. H. J. Ballard
Clare, Mich
B. F. Zimmerman
D. O
Beaverton
Bob’s
Desoto and
Plymouth
Gas
Clyde A. Urquhart
Sonotone
State St. Clare
Royal Akins
Clarh
Mick
S.C. McArthur, M. D
Clare Hospital
R. H. Strange
Sc. College
Mt. Pleasant
K. Hammerberg, M. D
Clare, Michigan
Christina M. Schutt
N. B. Stirling
Dunlop
S. E. Gardiner, M. D
N. Main St
Mount Pleasant
Rite
G. C. Born Chiropractor
Fifth Street
J.G. White ‘Optometrist
White’s Jewelry Store
THE
Citizens State Bank
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