Kings Daughters Meet With Mrs Ray Shields
The Kings Daughters of the Baptist Church met at the home of Mrs Ray Shields on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Harry Foss president led, prayers and scripture were given, roll call quoted scripture, and members made Red Cross pillow tops. Next meetings set with Mrs Tom Abbott October 11 and church basement October 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King's Daughters of the Baptist Church
Ray Shields
Harry Foss
Harle Redman
Red Cross
Tom Abbott
How to Prevent Rust in Range Ovens After Leaks
Guidance notes leaving oven door ajar after a leak and warming briefly with the door open to evaporate moisture. The technique aims to reduce rust formation by limiting condensation inside the range oven.
Red Cross Units Postpone Meeting and Wool Drive
The Gilmore Red Cross meeting is postponed until further notice. The Clare unit urges members to bring washed and pressed woolen pieces to city hall next Thursday to cut into bedroom slippers for convalescent soldiers.
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Gilmore
Gilmore Red Cross
Red Cross
City Hall
Women at Stough home sew record Red Cross dressings
Twenty five women met at the home of Mrs John Stough on Tuesday afternoon to make surgical dressings for the Red Cross. They produced 1 955 dressings, the most in an afternoon, with hopes for larger attendance next Tuesday to continue the charitable effort.
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John Stough
Red Cross
Pickle Troubles Can Be Avoided
Miss Roberta Hershey of Michigan State College outlines common pickle problems and fixes. Hollow pickles result from improper curing or cake development. don't let cucumbers stand more than 24 hours before brining. Crispness requires proper brining. alum is unnecessary. Softening comes from bacterial action and weak brine, warm storage, long boiling, overcooking, or leaving pickles above brine. Shriveling stems from vinegar strength, brine strength, and sugar levels. overcooking and too much sugar in sweet pickles also cause shriveling.
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Roberta Hershey
Michigan State College Nutrition
Miss Hershey
Tips for Safe Homemade Pickles and Relishes
The passage warns that scum layers in brined vegetables lead to spoilage and outlines steps to save lower pickle layers by removing top scum, adding fresh brine, and pouring hot paraffin. It notes bitter flavor from overboiling spices and poor color from shortened brining, and invites readers to request Extension Bulletin 146 from Michigan State College.
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Bulletin
Michigan State College
War fund activities urged by fighting men
An editorial in Stars and Stripes urges Americans to continue war efforts until victory. It emphasizes the front line soldier’s view that quitting early isn’t an option and asks civilians to keep supporting war activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
WAR Fund
Stars and Stripes
Blood donors clinic planned for community event
The notice outlines a community blood donors clinic accepting volunteers who can give a pint. The donation lasts six to eight minutes with a brief canteen service afterward. The Blood Plasma Program of the Michigan Department of Health is endorsed by the Michigan State Medical Society. Further clinic details and statewide benefits to follow.
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Michigan Department of Health
Michigan State Medical Society
Clare Rebekahs Celebrate 54th Year Tuesday
Clara Rebekah Lodge members honored guests include Mrs. Byba, Arthur D. Johnson, Mrs. Etta Snider and Mrs. Crystal Walter. They shared early days memories as birthday ages ranged from one to twenty three. Birthday cake was cut by Mrs. Henrietta Smith and refreshments served.
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Fran First Baga
Byba
Arthur D. Johnson
Etta Snider
Crystal Walter
Rebekah
Schlafley
Henrietta Smith
Howard
Smith
Gladys White
Fern Wright
Margaret Wright
Florence Irwin
Eva Nowlen
Chris Seiter
Maude Stevens
Dorothy Shepherd
Bertha Russell
Bessie Dalton
Clara Rebekah Lodge
Snap Beans Yardage Between Fresh and Canned Weights
Fifteen ounces of snap beans by garden weight are required to yield nineteen ounces in canned form. The note indicates conversion from fresh to processed weight for the supply.
A and P Tea Company Centennial Review Highlights Growth
The article traces A and P history from its tea import strategy to mass merchandising and year round produce. It notes benefits to farmers and consumers, the rise of economy stores and supermarkets, and innovations in labeling and distribution. It also cites the air cargo luncheon test and honors 25,000 former employees in the armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Hartford
China
America
Wall
New York
Wayne University
United Air Lines
Pacific
United States
Canada
Average Father in the United States Aged 44
The average father in the United States is 44 years old. This demographic insight highlights mid-life parenthood as common among American dads.
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United States
Clare County Road Board Approves State Trunk Line Contract
The Clare County Road Commissioners meet September 18 1944 in Harrison to approve payroll of 2803 62 and adopt a contract with the State Highway Commissioner to maintain state trunk lines in the county. Bills from local vendors are presented and approved.
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The
Board of
Clare County Road Commissioners
Harrison
Michigan
Court House
Nelson Tiedeman
Tiedeman
Beam
Tryon
State Highway Commissioner
Yeas
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Armed Uny
Odd Fellow Lodge
Clare 1
Noble
Andrew Irwin, Sr
Mt. Pleasant
Harold Moline
Herbert Randall
Herbert Randall, Jr
Alfred Unsworth
M. R. Howlett
Dave Siel
Coleman
King’s Daughters
CLARE
John J. Rhodes
Dover
EWT
Andrew Courser
Citizens. State Bank
Clare Rebekahs
GREAT
A&p Tea Company
Floyd G. Stevens Zeder Motor Sales, Inc
Bob Howell Sales & Service
Martin Loomis
Seller Bros. Lumber Co
Northern Supply
International Harvester’ Co
Bushey Cities Service
Midland Motors, Inc
Trank’s Auto Parts
Gulf Super Station
the Lowery Co
Nelson’ Tiedellan Chairman
Wy Barl Green
Copr
Advertisers Exchange Inc
Casersenes
Aytinal
United States War Savings Bonds
Ann Arbor
Clare, Mich
Rosebush
Mich
St. Johns
Earl Willey
Perl Tryon
Clare County
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