Messages to Prisoners of War Aid Efforts in Clare County
Clare County Red Cross announces steps to contact missing service members and prisoners of war via the Gripsholm exchange ship. Messages up to 25 words use Red Cross form 1616. combined messages improve delivery odds. Local chairwoman Mrs. G. H. Lamb urges those with men missing in action to contact the county chapter for guidance.
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Clare County Red Cross
Western Pacific
American Red Cross
Japan
China
Philippines
San Francisco
Gripsholm
Lourenco Marques
Portugese
Africa
Paravicini
International Red Cross Committee
Far East
Bataan
Corregidor
International Red Cross
Manila
New York
Yokohama
Clare County
Red Cross
G. BH. Lamb
Farwell
Last Rites for Mrs Rosa May Bowen at Beaverton
Funeral services were held at Beaverton Presbyterian Church for Mrs Rosa May Bowen born February 3 1875 in Bruce County Ontario Canada. She married William Bowen April 18 1923 at Coleman and they moved to Beaverton about thirteen years ago where he ran a gas station. Survivors include her husband two sisters Mrs John Lang and Mrs John Barnadt and a brother Charles Russell.
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Rosa May Bowen
Beaverton ‘Presbyterian Church
Hitler Sam Pericheton
L.D
Bowen
Bruce County
Ontario
Canada
William Bowen
Coleman
Beaverton
Charles Russell
Clare County
John Lang
John Barnadt
Card of Thanks for sympathy and flowers
We extend heartfelt thanks to the friends neighbors for expressions of sympathy and beautiful offerings during our recent bereavement. Also special thanks to Rav Weinhardy for his kind words and to the pallbearers. all deeply grateful from the family.
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Weinhardy
Ayisisher
Hiriainherdt
Bichhorh
Ida Conn Dies Sudden at Harrison Farm Home
Ida Conn aged 85 dies after a few hours illness at her Harrison area farm home south of Harrison. Born July 31 1857 in Tiffin Ohio she lived in Canada before moving to Harrison in 1922. Survived by three children twenty three grandchildren seven great grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral held at Murphy Funeral Home with burial at Maple Grove Cemetery.
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Ida Conn
Harrison
Tiffin
Seneca County
Ohio
Clare County
Michigan
Willam Milton Conn
Ray
Earl Conn
Laura Stoller
Mary G. Hanner
Canada
Murphy
Maple Grove
Charles Kleinhardt
Ruth Conn
Sandusky
Harry Stoner
Cleveland
George Stoner
Galion
O. A. Ballard
McClure
Grant Conn
Ghrelton
John Milton Conn
U.S.N.T.S
Great Lakes
Illinois
Medley Braner
Detroit
Arthur Dent
Breckenridge
Arlo Beavers
Midland
Albert Hanner
Lake
Floyd Evilsizer
John Evilsizer
Helenville
Lake George Man Killed in Pontiac Car Crash
Norris J. Billgren seventeen year old son of Anton Billgren of Pontiac and brother of Mrs. Lillian Hanson of Lake George died at St Joseph Mercy Hospital Pontiac from head injuries after a car struck a tree Saturday night. Clarice Gerber twenty of Pontiac drove the car and may face a negligent homicide charge. Funeral services were held in Portia at 9:00 Sunday morning with burial at Surrey Township Cemetery Harwell.
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Norris
J. Billgren
Anton Billgren
Pontiac
Lillian Hanson
Lake George
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
Deputtes
Clarerice Gerber
Gerber
Billgrén
Portia
Surrey Towership
Harwell
Vernon Pioneer Levi Willey Dies at Daughter's Home
Levi Willey born in Ontario in 1853 died Tuesday September 22 at his daughter's Mt Pleasant home. He moved from Saginaw to Isabella county, married Sarah Ann Mitchell in 1880, and raised six children. Funeral at Rosebush Presbyterian Church with interment in Riverside Cemetery Mt Pleasant.
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Isabella County
Sarah Ann Mitchell
Mt. Pleasant
Clare
Willard
Nellie M
Albert
Hart
Pearl
Roselugh
Andrew
Vernon
Arnold
Forrest
Anna
Lee Johnston
Audrey Dee
Marian Willey
George Johnston
Rosebush Fresbyterian Church
Joseph Rush
R. O. Thompson
American Legion Auxiliary
Riverside Cemetery
Charles Gaddy Dies Sudden At Farm In Alma
Charles Gaddy, a Hatton township resident who worked on a farm near Alma, suffered strokes and died at St. John’s Hospital on September 22. Born April 18, 1875 in Fort Wayne, he married Lydia Dunbar in 1901 and Mollie Freeman in 1911, leaving four daughters, four stepdaughters, seventeen grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Clare Baptist Church with interment at Cherry Grove Cemetery.
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Charles Gaddy
Hatton Township
Alma
Hatton
Ft. Wayne
Indiana
Charles
Sarah Gaddy
St. John’s Hospital
Jasper
Michigan
Lydia Dunbar
Grace Abbott
Almeda
Florence
Adrian
Hula Ritter
Birdsboro
Pennsylvania
Mollié Freeman
Tilden Shaw
Clare
Mintie Bowrge
Houlina
Louisiana
Roy Tietz
Metamora
Ohio
Mervyn Rogers
Muskegon
Clare Baptist Church
Charles Rieinhardt
Herman Rank
Elsie Pillsbury
Ray Vietz
Jack Reynolds
William Allen
Raymond Lennox
Matthew Collins
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Illness Inspires Gratitude for Letters and Cards
During a recent illness Mrs. J. Brief received many letters and cards from friends and neighbors. The notes offered encouragement and well wishes, highlighting support for the community during hard times.
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Alavisiy
Service members Return Dates and New Addresses
The notice lists multiple service members and their new addresses or duties. John Davy returns to report in Boston on October 6 after a ten day furlough with family. Lytle Quick and Lawrence Jackson are on furlough or have overseas to U S duties with new U S Army Air Corps addresses. Chester W Holford and Henry L Schroeder provide updated command details in Georgia Tennessee and California. Wayne Cosgrave Ronald Langworthy Dayton LaVoye Clelan Graham give current postings from Camp Wheeler Camp Callan and Boulder Colorado. Graham, a Farwell High and University of Michigan alum, studies Japanese at Colorado in Navy Intelligence and invites letters.
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Clelan H. Graham
Farwell High School
University of Michigan
Navy
University of Colorado
the Sentinel
U.S.N.R
U. of C. Men's
Boulder
Colorado
Sanford son chosen for Army Air Forces pilot training
Dr and Mrs F G Sanford received a letter from Col W A Robertson commander of Army Air Forces Santa Ana California announcing their son Glenn F Sanford has been selected by the Classification Board for pilot training He will transfer to an West Coast AAF training center elementary school for flight training and upon completion receive his wings as an airplane pilot Aviator Cadet Glenn F Sanford Santa Ana Cal is his address
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F. GC. Sanford
Col
W. A. Robertson
Army Air Forces
Santa Ana
California
Glenn F. Sanford
Classification Board
United States Army Air Forces
West Coast
Glenn
Cal
Rev Kleinhardt’s Niece and Husband Enlist in U S Army
In Bay County a first husband and wife pair join the U S Army. Mrs Gerald A Young of Essexville takes the WAAC oath while her husband enlists Monday as aircraft mechanic under the civilian skills program. Mrs Young is the niece of Rev and Mrs Charles Kleinhardt of Brown Corners and awaits assignment to Fort Des Moines Iowa for auxiliary training.
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Bay County
U. S. Army
United States
Gerald A. Younng
Essexvile
WAAC
Army
Young
Charles Kleinhardt
Brown Corners
Fort Des Molrnes
Iowa
Women’s Army’ Auxiliary’ Corps
Pure Oil Michigan Employees Reject Union Again
In Michigan the Pure Oil Company production staff voted 161 to 125 against union representation last Friday, marking a second union defeat in eighteen months.
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Pure Oil Company
Michigan
Rolland Witbeck Promoted to Alma Kroger Manager
Rolland Witbeck promoted to manage the Kroger store in Alma after prior service at the Clare and Mt. Pleasant Kroger locations. Friends extend congratulations and best wishes for continued success to him and his family.
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Rolland Witbeck
Kroger
Alma
Clare Kroger
Mt. Pleasant
Krogér
Ievef
Rolland
iCarpian Ciethet Delivers Itsend Coin to World
The note announces the iCarpian Ciethet issuing itsend coin across regions. It mentions a broad reach spanning many areas and an implied total of 168,765 satiare miles. The text presents a fictional currency and speculative geography.
What You Buy With War Bonds
The piece explains ice breakers are vital for Arctic supply routes to Russia, noting the Kickapoo class ships cost about 10 million dollars. It urges investing at least ten percent of income in War Bonds via payroll savings or at banks or post offices, benefiting the Navy.
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Iceland
Russia
North Atlantic
U. S. Treasury Department
Community club and lodge meeting notices under townships
Local clubs and fraternal organizations list upcoming meetings. Farwell Townsend Club Pen to call numbers. Gr an d Township groups schedule regular Thursday and Monday sessions. Rummage sale planned October 15 16 17. American Legion posts set second Mondays and both second and fourth Mondays. Grants Grove and Loomis Townsend Clubs hold first and third Fridays or Thursdays. Readiness for residents to attend events and join clubs.
Fort Worth Radio Messages Intercepted Abroad
Short wave radio used by Fort Worth Texas police for local calls has been picked up internationally, with messages reaching Victoria Australia. The incident raises concerns over security and method of transmission.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Victoria
Australia
Meteorite Definition
After striking Earth a meteor becomes a meteorite the term used to name the fragment that reaches the surface. The definition clarifies the transition from space rock to landed meteorite for readers.
War Bonds Ad Urges Public to Buy 10 Percent Bonds
A wartime style notice encourages everybody to save by purchasing War Bonds at 10 percent yield every pay day. The call stresses straightforward weekly buying to support the treasury and secure a steady return.
Mt Vernon Grange and OES Meeting Schedule
Mt Vernon Grange holds weekly meetings every Monday at 8 30 p m. The O E S conducts regular meetings on the first Thursday of each month at 8 00 p m.
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Clare Lodge No
Clare Masonic Lodge
Mt. Vernon Grange
O.E.S
Cafeteria Supper Set for Saturday at K B Hall
The Methodist Ladies Auxiliary sponsors a cafeteria supper this Saturday at 6 06 o'clock in K B Hall. Proceeds support church activities and local programs.
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Methodist Ladies Auxiliary
Surrey Township Clerk Registration Notice
Township clerk 5212 Guy Perry announces at the Surrey township hall all day October 14 for registering all qualified voters not yet registered. The notice urges eligible residents to participate in the registration drive and ensure their name is on the voter roll.
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Surrey Township
Pot Luck Social and Dance at Grant Town Hall
Social and dance event tonight at Grant Town Hall on October 2. War stamps issued for each plate supper contribution. Ladies invited to bring sandwiches cake or jello. Committee organizer notes.
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Grant Town Hall
Coffee hold request at Kroger store notice
A Kroger store manager Marvin Witbeck states customers can leave their names to have coffee saved weekly. Temporarily the store can still sell your case or halt a case of any item you did not receive.
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Kroger
Marvin Witbeck
Mgr. Kroger Store
Tribute of thanks for Mrs Anna Funke loss
The message expresses gratitude for kind treatment in the loss of Mrs Anna Funke. Special thanks go to Mrs John Oman for helping, and to Rev and Mrs Kieinhardt for comforting words. Also mentions Earle Wunke Ralph Funke and Grogan in a personal dedication.
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Anna Funke
John Oman
Kieinhardt
Earle
Wunke
Ralph Funke
Uth “Grogan
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Michigan Apple
Michigan State Apple Commission
Morris J. Billgren
Vernon Pioneer
Levi Willey
J. Brief
U.S
John Davy
Lytle
Quick
Fort Custer
Lawrence Jackson
L. W. Jackson
Lawrence
Pvt
1St Ferry Sydn
U. S. Air Corps
Long Beach
Chester W. Holford
Roy Holford
Camp Wheeler
Georgia
Henry L. Schroeder
Company A
T. D. Bn
Nashville, Tenn
Wayne Cosgrave
57Th Tang
Camp Callan
Ronald &. Langworthy
Ronald BW. Langworthy
Co. F
c/o
Seattle
Washington
Dayton D. LaVoye
Brig. B. A. C
Camp Edward
Glen F. Sanford
Rev. Kleinhardt
United States Army
Mr. Citizen
THE
Citizens State Bank
Clare, Michigan
United Stater
Efamar
Isabella Counties
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Farwell Townsend Club
Clare Townsend Club No
W.S.C
Grant Community Club
John EB. Sparkel Post
V.F.W
Loomis Townsend Club
Grant Townsend Club No. 1
Him Grove Townsend Club
Lefioh
American Legion
Olate Common Council
Evith
Granit
Etal No
Crc
Farmers Union
Earth
Surrey Twp
Guy Perry
Social and
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