County plans December rat banquet to curb pests
County Agent P D Gibson teams with the U S Bureau of Biological Survey to host a one day rat banquet on December 2 using red squill bait. Distributors across Clare County will provide bait at fifty cents per package with orders due November 18. Broad advice urges cleanup, rat proofing, and safe disposal to reduce losses from rats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glare
Agr
D. Gibson
Clare
P. D. Gibson
U.S. Bureau ‘of Biological Survey
Indiana
Theost
Sam Tjalsma
Winterfield Township
George Davis
Temple
Harrison Elevator
Mharrison
Charles Catron
Long Lake
Him Grove
O. Vandewarker
Colonville
Ray Rule
Dover
Farmers
L. R. Shear
Farwell
Frank Luce
Lake George
Peter Oman
Lake
Transfer of Camp Houghton Command To U P Camp
Capt. Jos W. Bollenbeck who led CCC Camp Houghton 684 for several months was transferred to a camp in the Upper Peninsula this week. He is succeeded by Capt. A M Niemz Ener-Res assisted by Capt. Plmner Dry Inf-Res. Winter construction work will begin soon after the contract was let.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. W. Bollenbeck
CCC
Houghton
Upper Peninsula
A. M. Niemz
Ener-Res
Plmner Dry
Inf-Res
Bollenbeck
Camp Houghton
Signatures Needed for News Stories in Paper Office
A note explains that stories lacking the writer's signature are rejected. Editors urge contributors to sign each piece and write legibly on one side of the paper to increase acceptance chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watt
Local Families Welcome New Babies This Month
The notice reports multiple births: Mr and Mrs Herb Varney welcome a baby girl. Mr and Mrs Jos Larson in Grant greet a nine and a half pound boy named Warl Whitehill born Oct 18. Mr and Mrs Henry Rhoades celebrate a girl born Oct 20 named Donna Jean. Mr and Mrs Don Artibee of Vernon birth Oct 20 a girl named Denna Lou eight and a half pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Herb ‘Varney
Mother
Babe
Henry Rhoades
Donna
Jean
Don Artibee
Vernon
Denna Lou
Roosevelt Grants NRA Exemption for Small Town Stores
President Roosevelt signed the NRA code for retail stores with an exemption for small town merchants in towns of 2500 or less. The code, effective next month, bars sales below invoice cost, applying to chains but exempting small operators to prevent driving out the “little man” who cannot meet the terms.
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Roosevelt
Dot
NRA
Education and civic duty echo in Hoover address
Congressman Roy C Woodruff visited Clare and Webster Pearce of Marquette spoke with his daughter at the city school. Birthday celebrations in Royal Oak and birthday cake memory share the page as Hoover warns that education safeguards the republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy C. Woodruff
Bay City
Clare
Friends
Webster Pearce
Marquette
Gertrude Pearce
Our City
J. B. Brown
Lloyd
Clarence
John
Royal Oak
O. A. Derby
Republic
Herbert Hoover
Washington, D. GC
Six Young Delegates to Clare Church at Muskegon Meeting
Six youths Irene Radcliff Patricia Doherty Elizabeth Feighner Josephine Green Virginia Kirkpatrick and Betty Gardineer represent Clare Church at a Muskegon Association Young People's conference to be held at Baldwin on Saturday with events starting at a listed morning time and concluding with a 5 30 p m fellowship banquet A handful of adults will accompany them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskegon Association
Congregational Churches
Clare Church
Baldwin
Irene Radcliff
Patricia Doherty
Elizabeth Feighner
Josephine Green
Virginia Kirkpatrick
Betty Gardineer
Lamb Grading Demonstration at Clare Stock Yards Next Tuesday
A lamb grading demonstration will be held next Tuesday at the Clare stock yards to show how lambs are graded by the stock yards buyer from the Michigan Livestock Exchange in Detroit. Sheep owners are urged to attend to learn why top condition lambs may yield poor returns and to hear about lamb feeding and sheep problems from D. H. LaVel of Michigan State College and the visiting grader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Stock Yards
Michigan Livestock Exchange
Detroit
Clare
D. H. La-Vol
Animal Husbandry Department
Michigan State College
Clare County alfalfa seed growers form cooperative
Twenty five alfalfa seed growers met at Clare high school to discuss forming a cooperative seed selling association. Arthur Howland of Michigan State College outlined organizational options and the pool selling plan as a way to stabilize prices amid a large crop and speculator pressure. A committee led by William Krell was named to survey county seed, visit related firms, and contact marketing channels for a possible county coop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Clare High School
Arthur Howland
Michigan State College
Howland
Michigan
Michigan Crop Improvement Association
State College Crops Department
William Krell
Michigan Alfalfa Seed Growers Inc
Gheboygan
John Burnett
Greenwood
Joe Sullivan
Hamilton
Owen Spink
Sheridan
Glen Lower
Arthur
Old Man low mood hanged in NRA celebration incident
Reports say Charlevoix residents witnessed a public hanging labeled Old Man low mood during an NRA celebration and a hangman’s rope was sent as a souvenir to President Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlevoix
NRA
Roosevelt
Pontiac
Max A. Miller
Monroe
Wesley ‘Martz
Harry Abrams
Willow Island
Battle Creek
Custer
Franklin D Roosevelt on education as foundation of democracy
The passage praises education as the basis of democratic government and lauds schools for their role in shaping America's future. It emphasizes appreciation and cooperation from all who depend on education for youth, describing schools as America’s valuable asset enabling great results and future achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Fidhklin D. Roosevelt
World Fair Chicago extension delays final closing
Open until November the World’s Fair in Chicago remains open beyond the original October 31 close, following popular demand. A softball game Friday between Hagle and Randle schools ended 27 to 2 with Hagle victorious. Mayor Milton W Brown of Reca City died Tuesday from infection leading to blood poisoning. funeral planned this afternoon. Night practice at UF campus includes movies and caroling, though football team drills continue under floodlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hagle
Randle
Milton
Brown
Reca City
University of Florida
Halloween Celebration Plans in Mt Pleasant
The Mt Pleasant community teams the Chamber of Commerce Rotary club and Kiwanis club plan a big Halloween night event for children. They have cooperated for three years to create a lively celebration in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Treasury report shows post office deficit drop to near zero
Treasury figures for August 31 reveal the post office department is nearly self sustaining after years of deficits. The August 31 deficit is under 3000 dollars, a stark contrast to 1932 33 and 1931 32 when deficits reached 15 million and 20 million respectively. Michigan state records list 870 distinct motor vehicle makes and models in operation licensed within the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Post Office Department
Michigan
Deer Takes Refuge In Barn Amid Dog Chase
Fleeing a dog, a four point buck deer sought shelter in Frank Swade's Chippewa Township farm yard on Wednesday. Swade repelled the pursuing dog with rocks then guided the deer into his barn. Conservation Officers later moved the animal by crate to the Coldwater Lake Game Sanctuary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Pleasant
Frank Swade
Chippewa
Swade
Fred Thomas
Frank Forrest
Coldwater Lake Game Sanctuary
Local Club and Church Events Planned Through November
Zenobia Chapter 0 BE S meets monthly. Box social at Gut Lake school on Friday October 27. Dover Gospel Tabernacle services Sundays at 11 30. State Grange at Alma next week. W C I U meets with Miss Edna Seeley Tuesday afternoon. Colonville Harvest supper November 1. Ladies Auxiliary and Lady Maccabees host events November 1. Ladies Union meets Mrs George Wilson next week. Congregational Ladies Guild potluck supper and fish pond November 8 1938 at Farwell. Clare Study Club and Clare public school plan Education day program November th watch for notice.
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Gut Lake School
Ladies Guild of
the Congregational Church
Clare
BE. W. Brown
Farwell
Clare Study Club
Clare Public School
What Will Come Next
A writer laments legal and tax overwhelm and public suspicion as Federal state and local laws strand him. He vows not to beg or steal, claiming harassment and threats leave him near ruin while pondering what comes next.
Legion Auxiliary Holds Special Meeting Monday
The Wal ter H. Larman Post No. 128 Legion Auxiliary met at the President Mrs Conrad Walker s home on Monday evening October 28 with eighteen members present. Plans were made to equip the new hall in the Hasler building to be used by the Legion and Auxiliary after November 1. Mrs Walker named committees and three members were elected to the executive board Marie Holbrook Ruth Parent and Bernice Johnston. The hostess served refreshments.
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The
Legion Auxiliary
Walter H. Larman
Pleasant
Conrad Walker
the .K. of P. Hall
Hasler Building
Legion and the Legion Auxiliary
Walker
Mission Festival at St John Lutheran
St Johns Lutheran holds its annual Mission Festival on Sunday October 29 with a German service at 9:45 and an English service at 10:45 led by Rev E Leyrer of St Louis. An afternoon address on China Mission at 2:30 pm will be given by Rev E Fedtke of Mt Pleasant. A chicken dinner will be served at noon by the ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
Clare Red Cross Seeks Local Support This Fall
The Clare County Red Cross faces a harsh winter as funds run low while residents lack food clothing and shelter. The chapter plans its annual Roll Call the week of November led by Miss Nellie Jane Davy to rally citizen memberships and support local and national Red Cross service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Red Cross
Clare
Red Cros
Nellie Jane Davy
Card of Thanks for Glen Gilman Family
Card thanks neighbors and friends for kindness during bereavement in memory of son and brother Glen. Gratitude extended for floral offerings singers and comfort from Rev. Randall. Signed Mr and Mrs Frank Gilman and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen
Randall
Mrs
Frank Gilman
Michigan Coal Makes Work for Michigan Men
Jack Miller of Farwell announces sale of Michigan coal hauled from the St Charles mine. He offers school jobs as a specialty and promises to save customers money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
St. Charles
Box Social At Brown School By 4-H Club
The 4-H Club boys and girls will hold a box social at Brown School on Friday evening in November. A play and other entertainment will be provided. Ladies should bring boxes and gentlemen their pocketbooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isis
Avill
Brown School
Shipping Dates Prompt Confusion in Misread Ledger
Fragmentary notes show shipping dates for October and November referenced by Walter White with shippers listed, but text is garbled leaving unclear associations and exact schedule. Further legible records needed to confirm dates and responsible parties.
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Rh 6 Shipping Association
Dyanim
Walter, White
Figs Replace Coffee in Chilean Beverage Trend
A Chilean practice substitutes coffee with a beverage brewed from roasted ground figs. The trend reflects local tastes and economic factors shaping morning routines in Chilean households.
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Chile
Rural Residents Assist in Barn and Home Projects
Greenwood William Budd of Port Clinton Ohio and Frank Hosler of Toledo Ohio assist Elvin Budd building a new barn. Dave Van Volkenberg’s new house progresses. Mrs Frank Nash of Brown Corners visited brother Lloyd Sprague. Mrs Edna M Harrison from Seattle visited Bert Douglas and family for 31 years. Harrison also visited Clare and Barryton. Mrs Leo Bruce spent weekend with relatives in Charlotte. Woman’s Club met to finish a Dresden Plate quilt for Miss Crawford. Needy families received pork allotments distributed by a R C agent Tuesday.
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William Budd
Port Clintom
Ohio
Frank Hosler
Toledo
Elvin Budd
Dave ‘van Volkenberg
Frank Nash
Brown Corners
Lloyd Sprague
Edna M Harrison
Seattle
Washington
Bert Douglas
Good Literature Club Hosts Evening Performance
The Good Literature Club met with Mrs M Callihan. Members heard solos from Miss Gerow Miss Glerum and Miss Nelda Callihan Jones who also played two instrumental pieces. The program closed with praise from the audience and plans for Miss Eunice Steniz's Halloween party on October 31.
Notice to Farmers Livestock Ship By 2 PM Tuesday
Farmers must bring all livestock to Farmers Ind. Produce Co. by 2:00 p m on Tuesday November 7. This notice directs timely delivery for shipment and outlines the required deadline for producers.
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Fordec
U. P. Camp
Port Huron
R. A. Cristner
St. Clair River
Cristner
Thomas Ginn
Russell
Howard Connors
Charlotte
Frank Bailey
George
Baileys
Hig ‘Place
Citizens State Bank
the Peoples Bank
BE. S
Dover Gospel Tabernacle
State
Alma
W. Cc. IT. U
Edna Seeley
Colonville Ladies
Ladies Auxiliary
S. Bogardus
Alba Capen
Lady Maccabees
Ladies Union
George Wilson
Jack’ Miller, Farwell
E Rurals
Good Literature Club
Buick
Flint
E. St. Joseph
St. Lansing
Capital City Wrecking CO
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