Local Residents Visit Virginia Gordon and Share Family News
Mr and Mrs Newt Kress of Harrison called on Virginia Gordon Sunday as Mrs Kress recovers. Kenneth Gamble delivered potatoes to Detroit with Ace Gordon helping. Rowell Clark visited Virginia Gordon and Roht and Marshall Gordon helped Rovell Clark dig potatoes. Chet Pickering from Frankfort is at his farm caring for belongings. J Bruce and son Stanley repair on their farm. Mrs Hudson Jones aids her ill grandchild in Lansing. Mrs Burt Douglas canvassed the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newt. Kress
Harrison
Virginia Gordon
Hudson Jones
Bob Jones
Lansing
Burt Douglas
Community Collections For United War Fund Plan
Last Tuesday residents gathered to contribute to the United War Fund through local collections held in community venues and organized by civic groups. The drive aims to support national efforts and assist service members and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United War Fund
West Freeman Social Snaps Include Family Visits
Mr. and Mrs. Rex Lloyd and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Craven hosted Friday supper with Elton Darnell and Herbert Middleton in West Freeman. Visitors from Lansing and Barryton joined weekend calls and visits to Weidman and Weidman area households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Lloyd
Frank Craven
Elton Darnell
Herbert Middleton
Wim
Chas. Gaffney
Elgin Hickok
Pierce
Lansing
Frank Gaffney
Louis Albertson
Richard Gafffney
Darnell and Lloyd Visit Lansing Matron Group
Mrs. Walton Darnell and Mrs. Dorothy Darnell, joined by Mrs. Rex Lloyd, visited in Lansing recently to transact social and community commitments with local groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wlton Darnell
Rex Lloyd
Dorothy Darnell
Lansing
Greenwood Grange honors departing members at supper
Greenwood Grange No. 932 met October 19 at 7:30 for a chicken supper to honor Mr and Mrs Ortho Boulton who are leaving for Ohio. A quiz by lecturer Mrs Daisy Bringold placed the boys ahead. Members reported boxes sent to grange boys in the armed forces and two carloads attended Pomona Grange in Advance Grvangy Sheridan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood Grange
Ortho Boulton
Ohio
The
Grange
Daisy Bringold
Pomona Grange
Advance Grvangy
Sheridan
Pleasant interlude with grandson's football recall in Elm Grove
Elm Grove notes describe Mrs. and Mrs. Edd Herrick visiting Grand Rapids to see their daughter and her husband Bernard Wicks and their grandson Doug Las Wicks who scored three touchdowns in a key game. They visit fruit farms employing German prisoners, meet a former Rommel chauffeur, and return home content. The column also covers visits by Robi Burns, Roy Ensley, and others, plus church activities and local gatherings in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edd. Herrick
Grand Rapids
Bernard Wicks
Douglas Wicks
Desert Fox Rommel
Africa
Herricks
Robi. Burns
Roy Ensley
Ensley
Burns
Detroit
Minneapolis
Lynn Thompson
Cora Wilson
University Hospital
Lynn Bedell
Wilson
Owosso
Ann Arbor
Church of God
Pine River
Ben Keinrath
Jim
Florence
Frances Hildebrandt
Mgr. Wildebrandt
Harry Bradley
Carl Bradley
von Walters
Chas. Kleinhardt
Art Ulrich
Alice Bradley
Clare
Marrow
Seth
Nick Cotton
Merlwayne Cotton
Carl Cotton
Margaret
Verna
Roy Schaar
Coleman
Norman Myers
Cover Crop Seed Increase Sought This Year
War Food administration urges expanded production of legume and cover crop seed for 1944 to protect soil and supply winter seeds. Payments offered for up to 25 acres per farm, with seed crops including red and alsike clover and sweet clover, to support soil productivity and feed supplies during wartime.
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Uncle Sam
War Food Administration
WFA
The
Agricultural Adjustment Agency
Avocado Pearl Introduced to United States from Mexico
The avocado pearl was introduced into the United States from Mexico in 1833. One historical note records this transfer marking the fruit's early presence in American horticulture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
México
United States
Mexico
New Drug Fight Liver Flukes in Cattle
War Food administration reports a new treatment for liver flukes in cattle using hexachlorethane mixed with bentonite in water to form an easily administered drench. Flukes, small leaf shaped parasites, have long troubled cattle in Texas and the western states.
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Texas
War Food Administration
Prohibition Debate Cited by Speaker and Judge
A speaker argues against reimposing prohibition noting the judge's point. The speaker cites authorities estimating 5 percent abuse alcohol while 95 percent drink sensibly and compares it to other excesses.
Also Mentioned on This Page
U. S. War Department
Bureau of Public Relations
France
Ville de Chatou
Greenwood Center
West Freeman
Sinclair Products
Goodyear
Gould
McEwan and State Sts
Perl Tryon
Elm Grove
Conference of Alcoholic Beverage Industries, Inc
Clare County United War Fund
America
Treasury
Treasury Department
War Advertising Council
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