Odd Sidewalk Incidents and City Whims
A collage of brief vignettes from New York life includes Harry Gilbert nearly toppled by a loud ear scream at Forty-second Street and Broadway, an artist colony joke about a dead tree, Carl Masson’s breakfast egg mystery at LaGuardia Field, and a monocle-wielding unit at Randolph Field. Also notes a dating quest by Mrs. Sarah M. Pragnell and Sonny Tufts’ tale of a puzzled elderly man on the East Side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Stevenson
New York
Harry Gilbert
Times Square
Forty-second
Broadway
Harry
Carl Masson
LaGuardia Field
Canada
Ed Masson
Sonny Tufts
East Side
WNU
Redmond Cat Adopts Three Coyote Pups
A Redmond cat, grieving after drowning its kittens, has unexpectedly adopted three coyote pups. The pups, brought in from the range by a group of boys, are thriving under the cat’s care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redmond
Obe
Oys
Eye that turns moves into U S defense
Be Madé Movable Mexico City reports Dr. Theodore J. Dimitry, LSU medical center, unveils an acrylic, cast artificial eye with movable action. The eye matches real color and turns with eye muscles, offering a lighter, unbreakable alternative to German glass eyes and reducing dependence on German supply amid wartime Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
International Assembly of the International College of Surgeons
Theodore J. Dimitry
Louisiana State University Medical Center
Europe
United States
Germany
Dimitry
New device diagnoses paralysis recovery potential
A device demonstrated before the American Congress of Physical Therapy measures recovery chances for muscles damaged by infantile paralysis. Doctors Schwarkopf Troedsen and Hansson in New York Hospital use an oscilloscope based instrument to record tiny nerve impulses and display them on a screen, indicating good fair or hopeless nerve condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Congress of Physical Therapy
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Erich Schwarkopf
B. 5. Troedsen
K. G. Hansson
New York Hospital
Navy Uses Hollywood Tests to Study Wind at Lakehurst
The Navy partnered with film and engineering teams to film wind tests in a Philadelphia Franklin Institute wind tunnel. Smoke visualized currents around midget hangars at Lakehurst to confirm building placements and entrances would not face dangerous air drafts for blimps and airships. Navy officials say the results meet design needs and improve safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Lakehurst
N. J
Franklin Institute of Philadelphia
Bureau of Yards and Docks
California to test castor bean crop statewide
Statewide experimental planting of castor bean seeds from eight strains is planned for next spring. J. W. Gilmore, professor of agronomy at the University of California College of Agriculture, says the United States has imported most of its castor beans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Calif
University of California College of Agriculture
United States
Ron. Thé. Orient
Mt Vernon Grange 992 Faces Fall as Attendance Ebbs
The Mt Vernon Grange No 992 Vernon Township Isabella County born 1901 in Phimsey School Vernon District 1 declines from attendance and finances. A mournful meeting at the Mt Vernon Grange hall next Monday invites all past and present members, asking them to bring a board to coffin the hall and share food. Jennings Archambault Master, urges turnout amid concerns over rural legislation and reapportionment in Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon Grange
Vernon Township
Isabella County
Phimsey School
Vernon
Mt. Vernon
Michigan
Grange
Grange Hall
Detroit
Wwe
Old Town Well Spouts Gasoline After Century of Service
In Taylor Mississippi the historic Old Town Well, longtime thirst quencher, begins emitting gasoline. A local investigation finds fuel seeping from a nearby filling station into the 50 foot shaft while officials dispute the source. The incident ends with the well emptied and the mystery unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Miss
State Geological Survey
J. B. Walker
Hunters visit, families gather in MANN SIDING area
Weekend in MANN SIDING sees Mr and Mrs Robert Smith of Detroit visiting relatives in town and West Grant. Visitors include William Pfannes from Detroit and August Hoskey near Alma. Local residents host kin from Flint and Midland. Willis Richardson newlyweds are congratulated.
Deer Hunting Weekender News From West Grant Area
West Grant notes long weekend visits. Andrew Oman family from Pontiac and Detroit visitors share hunting trips with Oman relatives. Nelson family and daughters travel to Saginaw for a business trip. Teachers Empey and Seeley Johnson attend a 4 H club meeting in Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Oman
Greta
Carl Oman
Pontiac
Dorothy Oman
Detroit
John Oman
Nelson
Harold Thayer
Dan Fetters
Saginaw
Empey
Seeley Johnson
Harrison
William Battles
Leonard Reynolds
Charlie Smith
Nelson Tiedeman
Lawrence Finch
Edith Reynolds
Ben Agile
Sunday dinner guests and weekend visitors noted in Ben Kleinhardt home
Sunday at the Ben Kleinhardt residence included Ernest Kleinhardt Sr and Dorothy, Mrs. Jim Lloyd with Bonnie Jean, and afternoon callers Beatrice Acker Martha Jean Acker from Loomis Joyce and Carol Kleinhardt, plus Hazel Park resident Berkley. The note also lists funeral attendees for Mrs. Six's sister Mrs. George Abbott and travels of relatives to and from Metamora Ohio Walland Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Kleinhardt
Ernest Kleinhardt
Dorothy
Jim Lloyd
Bonnie Jean
Joe Acker
Beatrice
Elder Acker
Martha Jean
Loomis
Roger Kleinhardt
Joyce
Carol
Berkley
Hazel Park
Louis
Ohio
Herbert
Karmel Lee
Adrian
Merlyn Rogers
Claud
Muskegon
Six
George Abbott
Melvin Ritter
Birdsboro
Pennsylvania
Walland
Canada
Myr
Mervin Rogers
Abbott
Local Notes From Windover Lake And Surrounding Towns
Fred Barton moved to Ludington for work. Naoma Clark visited Saginaw. The Benchley family shopped in Farwell. The McGarrys and their son stayed with the Weage home in Hamburg. The Suttons plan to move near Clare. Roy Sobiski visited Chicago for a relative's funeral. Helen Hether and her mother called at the Weage home. Deer hunting opened with many hunters but few deer taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windover Lake
Fred* Barton
Ludington
Naoma Clark
Saginaw
Kenneth Benchley
Farwell
Milford McGarry
Little Son
Hamburg
Paul Weage
Chester Sutton
Damily
Clare
Roy Sobiski
Chicago
Helen Hether
Weage
Deer hunting topic dominates community notes
A passage of scattered names and events from Midland area life unfolds with mentions of A H Hutchinson Walter Burgess visits, Rev Honderich preaching, Mrs Ira Miller family, Sunday School at Long Lake, and a camp gathering. The garbled lines reveal social visits, church activity, and local greetings amid a rough transcription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Hutchinson
Walter’ Burgess
Midland
Hutchinson
John.“Watson
M. R. Honderich
Crystal
Honderich
Ira’ Miller
Delmar
Davia
Bryan Milley
Bryan D
Elmer Lewis
Jim Athey
Leslie Howard
Long Lake
Horthwoods
Hush Side
Tbs
Dadys
Billett
Wits
VanBeelail
Thanksgiving program benefits the 4 H Club supper proceeds
Thanksgiving program planned for Wednesday evening November 26 includes a supper afterward with proceeds for the 4 H Club. Local residents Mr. and Mrs George McCreary of Wallaceburg Ontario visit Mrs Marie Allen. Mr and Mrs Normal Hutchinson join cousins Forest Garver and family for supper. Henry Seaton of Flint visits cousins the Hutchinsons and his mother. The Hagle Aid met at Owen Spink’s with a large crowd, dinner and quilting, next meeting November 27 hosted by Mrs Lettie Wilcox, and a roofing bee planned. Various local visits and invitations follow, with neighbors and families gathering at homes and the schoolhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McCreary
Wallaceburg
Ontario
Marie Allen
Normal Hutchinson
Forest Garver
The
Brown
Henry Seaton
Flint
Forest Leeth
Walter Kleiner
Ernest Kleiner
Pvt
Stanley Kleiner
Git Field
Florida
Adrian
van Beelan
Frank Barton
Robert Kleiner
Ruth Ann
Kleiner
Alton David
Marjorie Jade
Henry Kleiner
Donald
Chelsea
Glen Bay
Walter
Donnie
Burton Bay
Stanley Klein
Rosebush and Center Methodists Plan Services and Local Visits
Local church notices list Sunday School and preaching times for Rosebush and Center Methodist Churches along with junior choir practice. A stream of community visits includes Mr and Mrs Dent, Detroit trip for Mrs Hurley Faber, and numerous neighbors from Alma Midland Marion and Saginaw visits. Deer hunting reports and travel notes intermingle with Thanksgiving plans at St Henrys auditorium set for November 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dent
Mr. Pleasant
Nan Allen
Hurley Faber
Detroit
William Hunter
Edith Duncan
Alma
Jewel
Clinton Lyttle
Milo Williams
Midland
Claude Bullard
Ralph Miller
del. Mathews
Flat’ Rock
Del
George
Elias
Georgie
Ralph ‘Sharp
North Woods
Randall School Notes Highlight Tenth Thanksgiving Prep
Last week at Randall School the Junior Red Cross drive included pre schoolers. Students learned Thanksgiving songs and built a Colonial village in the sandbox. Henry took Dick Tracy and Wimpy the baby turtles home for winter care. Stanley celebrated his sixth birthday on Tuesday. Mrs. Dora sent a treat. The school will close Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving. Barbara Nass, Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hed Cross
Henry
Stanley
Dora
Barbara Nass
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Ilka Chase
Lloyds Neck
Long Island
Miss Chase
Ranndolph Field
Texas
Peo
Jimmy van Heusen
England
Sarah M. Pragnell
California
Jennings Archambault
West Grant
Walgreen Agency Drug Store
Hinkle
Cascara
P&g
Eer
Hoe
Leon Laraine Bouquet Cologne
Alka Seltzer
Meyers
Rosebush Methodist Church
Center Methodist Church
Epworth League
Elton Bullard
Rosebury
Harvey, Lowery
Walter Galgoczi
Paul McConnell
Homer ‘Campbell
St. Ignace
Lester McLaughlin
Maude Potter
George Hiins
R. C.’ Thomson
John Coyne
Wise
Lloyd Connors
Hugh
Coleman
Herb Cairns
Cincinnati
John Wallace
South Bend
Indiana
Robert Hunter
Harvey Jones
Reed City
E. M. Jones
Randall School
Sentinel
G. C. Born Chiropractor
Aves
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