Farwell Labor Day celebration draws large crowd in Surrey township
Rainy morning turns to pleasant day as 36th annual Farwell Labor Day events attract hundreds. Honor Roll dedication at the park, a parade, amateur talent contest winners, free acts, aerial stunts, and a 10 p.m. fireworks display.
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Farwell
Wee
Dilloway Band
Harrison
Kor P Hall
Farwell Boy Scouts
Blue Star Mothers
Madge Lamb
America
Harold Schofield
Louis Gee
Wilmot Carpenter
Surrey Township
Howard L. Krause
Gilmore Church
Chas. B. Hahn
Farwell Methodist Church
Gee
Surrey
U. S
Schofield
Coffell
Robert Miller
Hilyard Sisters
Town Hall
Dilloway
Coleman
Phillips Flying School
Mt. Pleasant
Andalas
Chow
Patter
Magic
First Quarterly Meeting of Clare Farwell Methodist Held
The first quarterly Conference for Clare and Farwell Methodist Churches met in Farwell Tuesday evening with many church officers present. Rev. Charles Hahn led as Rev. Byron Hahn, ill in Big Rapids, was absent. Plans for the coming year were made and Farwell served refreshments. The next meeting will be in Clare.
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Clare and
Farwell
Methodist
Byron Hahn
Big Rapids
Charles Hahn
Tarwell
Clare
Major farm fire causes account for most losses
Government studies show that eight causes drive 85 percent of farm fire losses. Defective chimneys and flues, sparks on combustible roofs, lightning, spontaneous combustion, careless use of malings, smoking, improper gasoline and kerosene use, and faulty stoves furnaces.
Clare Public School Opens For Fall Term
The Clare Public School opened Tuesday morning for the Fall term with teachers’ meetings and pupil reception planned for Wednesday and Thursday. Kindergarten through eighth grade enrollment reached 386 on day one while high school enrollment stood at 190. About forty boys joined football practice, with last year’s players returning and Coach Donald Richardson encouraged by cooperation from players and new recruits.
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Clare
Donald Richardson
Fruit and Meat Canning Success At Clare High School
The Clare High School Community Canning Center reports a successful August season processing 237 pints 262 quarts 1338 No 2 cans and 99 No 3 cans of fruit and meat under Mrs Harry Bradley. Funding came from the State Board of Control for Vocational Education Lansing and a fall canning session is planned to start Friday September 15.
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Clare High School
Harry Bradley
State Board of Control For Vocational Education
Lansing
Blanche Siel Recovering After Head Injury At Grand Haven
Blanche Siel of Grand Rapids and daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Siel is in Grand Haven hospital with a fractured skull and concussion caused by an accident two weeks ago. She will be moved to a Grand Rapids hospital for about six weeks of confinement. She is the niece of Mrs Will Irwin and granddaughter of George Stel.
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Blanche Siel
Henry Siel
Grand Rapids
Grand Haven Hospital
Grand Rapids Hospital
Blanche
Will Irwin
George Stel
Home Treatment of Ivy Poisoning Cases
Michigan households confront ivy poisoning as doctors are stretched thin. Dr. Charles F. Holland outlines home remedies including phenolated calamine lotion, ferric chloride or potassium permanganate for mild cases, and Burrows solution dressings with starch baths for severe swelling and blisters. Oxide may aid shedding skin after the acute phase.
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Michigan
Charles F. Holland
Michigan State College Health Service
Holland
War Victims Big Job This Year
War victims receive nearly six million dollars in medical aid from National War Fund during the first nine months of 1944. Russian and Chinese relief allocations lead with 2.25 million to Russians and 2.196 million to United China Relief. Local Clare County fund drives begin in October to support these agencies and local groups.
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United Nations
National War Fund
Art Damoth
Clare County
United War Fund Committee
United War Fund
Russian War Relief
United China Relief
United Seamen’s Service
Norway
Sweden
British War Relief Society
Belgian War Relief Society
Greek War Relief Association
Polish War Relief
United Yugoslav Relief Fund
United Czechoslovak Relief
Clare County United War Fund
Clare County Boy Scouts
Clare County Girl Scouts
Salvation Army
Clare Community Fund
Peach Harvest at Peak for Home Canners Says Experts
Michigan peach crop is expected to reach market in peak volume and low prices this week and next. Alberta harvest delayed but improving with fair size fruit. War agency demand boosts canning, prompting housewives to can at home for sufficient family supply. Harvest peak seen through September 16 with fair market supplies thereafter.
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Michigan
Alberta
C. Wall
A & P Food Stores
T. A. Merrill
Michigan State College
Methodist Junior Boys and Girls win in Take it or Leave it contest
The Methodist Junior boys and girls tied in the final score of the Take it or Leave it program and were awarded defense stamps after written tests on Friday afternoon at Mrs. Frank Hachmuth’s home. Winners were Lee Lyman Sowle first Donald Wallace second and Jimmy Hahn third. Shirley Wasnich received a farewell gift as she moved to Lansing with her parents on Saturday.
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Methodist
Frank Hachmuth
Lee Lyman Sowle
Donald Wallace
Jimmy Hahn
Shirley Wasnich
Lansing
Careful Handling From Field To Curing House for Sweet Potatoes
E A Miller of Texas A and M Extension warns growers to remove vines promptly after frost or digging, avoid bruising, and grade and crate potatoes carefully. Use springed vehicles, ventilated crates, and raise crates for airflow. cure 10 days to two weeks at 80–85 degrees, then taper to 55 degrees, with ventilation and heat adjustments for extreme temps to preserve keeping quality.
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E. A. Miller
Texas A.iand M. College Extension
Miller
Kansas City Traffic Safety School Reaches Milestone
More than 10 000 motorists in Kansas City Missouri have attended the traffic safety school since its start three years ago. The program is run by the police department the municipal court and the safety council with sessions each week from 7 30 to 9. The curriculum covers accident causes safe driving practices traffic laws and road rules with a revision underway.
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Kansas City
Police Department
Municipal Court
The
Safety Council
International City Managers Association
Zinc Boosts Seed Yields In Plants At Low Levels
University of California exhibit by Dr. H S Reed shows that seeds form only when zinc in solution exceeds one fiftieth part per million while pods and leaves grow at lower levels. Increasing zinc raises seed yield significantly, with a 70 percent rise when moving from five hundredths to five tenths parts per million. This may affect crop yields in zinc deficient soils.
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University of California
H. S. Reed
Reed
Marines Watch Movies in Tropical Storms at Guantanamo Bay
Marines at Guantanamo Bay braved tropical storms to view films in the lyceum. A command survey shows many used indoor facilities during bad weather but a significant number stayed in ponchos and helmets to watch movies as winds gusted and rain battered the screen.
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Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
Lyceum
New Piezo Crystals Boost War Radio Equipment
Two new discoveries in piezo crystal production ease the shortage of large clear quartz used in oscillator plates for military transmitters receivers and naval gear. Brazil mines yield crystals savings come from thinner saw cuts reducing waste and dust.
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Brazil
V Day Service at Methodist Church
Members and friends are asked to come to the Methodist Church at 8:00 p m on the day victory is announced. A program of Bible readings prayer and organ music is planned and the public is welcome. The church will be open for prayer all of v Day.
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the Methodist Church
Local School Gripes Over Signals And Injuries
Local school notes poke fun at past conditions as Supt. Austin Bates hauls on arm muscles at Bates horse shoe court. Injuries strike with Red Chapman breaking a leg and Bob Ackeryman crushing a toe during a Harrison Branch demolition project amid mixed signals and coaching drills.
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Austin Bates
Bates
Red” Chapman
Bob” Ackeryman
Harrison Branch
Don Richardson
Card of Thanks for Pfe. Frank V. Krehmar
The Krehmar family expresses heartfelt thanks for kindnesses floral tributes and sympathy offered by friends neighbors and Rev. Chas B Hahn during bereavement and memorial services for Pfe Frank V. Krehmar Joe Krehmar and Trene extend appreciation.
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Chas. B. Hahn
Pfe
Frank V. Krehmar
Joe Krehmar
Trene
Silent Depths and Hidden Power
A measured meditation on still waters and latent force. The poem contrasts silent depths with loud shallows, noting the liner on a deep river and foaming rapids, then asks if people should claim inner power without loud display.
Church Services Updated at Local Congregations
Harrison Churches Catholic Church Rev Chas D Brophy conducts Mass Sunday at 9 00 a m. Latter Day Saints Church Elder David Bailey presides over services 10 30 a m Sunday School 11 15 a m Oriole and Bluebird groups meet 7 30 p m Evening Services 8 00 p m.
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St. Athanasius
Chas, D. Brophy
Latter Day Saints
David Bailey
Classified Ads From Clare Station
Wanted man to work in service station. Apply Hi Speed Station 718 McEwan St Clare. For sale two milking heifers John Bell 2 miles north and 5 east of Clare.
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McEwan St
Clare
John Bell
United Brethren Church Service Times
Harrison Mission notes Sunday School at 10:00 in the morning preaching at 11:90 9 an error likely 11:30 evening worship at 7:30 and Thursday prayer meeting at 7:30.
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United Brethren Church
Harrison
Benjamin R. Davis
Congregational Church Bible School and Service Schedule
The Congregational Church announces Bible School at 4 60 p m with Paul D Gibson as superintendent. Church services at 11 00 a m. Junior Endeavor at 6 00 p m and Senior Endeavor at 7 00 p m.
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Paul D. Gibson
Vernon Red Cross Card Party and Dance
The Vernon Red Cross hosts a card party and dance at Mt. Vernon Grange hall on Friday evening September 16 to raise money for Christmas boxes for service members. Lunches will be sold. Everyone welcome.
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He Vernon
Highway Tabernacle Clinton Service Schedule
The notice lists services at Highway Tabernacle Clinton led by Pastor Hilton. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. with Russell Cook as superintendent. Church services at 11:15 a.m. and evening services at 8:00 p.m. Special services Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Young People's meeting every Friday evening.
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Russell Cook
Young People
Hardwood School Reunion Sets Sept 17 1944 At District No 6
The third Hardwood School reunion will be held Sunday September 17 1944 at the Hardwood school house District No 6 Arthur township. Pot luck dinner bring your own table service 4912 at Alta Brubaker secretary.
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Hardwood
Arthur Township
Pot Luck Difiner
Gratitude for Kindness After Mrs Mary Randall’s Death
The family thanks friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and floral tributes during the illness and death of our mother and grandmother Mrs Mary Randall. Suttom and Family, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Randall, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Randall also express appreciation for attentive services.
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Mary Randall
Emmett Suttom
Herbert Randall
Thomas Randall
Widow Emily Wilson Honored in Kind Remembrance
The family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during illness and death of Mrs. Emily Wilson and for floral tributes. Grateful for services by Thurston & Son, Rev Harold Watson, and Adele Shepard. Roy Wilson Burt Sible Frank Wilson Winnifred Coveart express appreciation.
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Emily Wilson
Thurston & Son
Harold Watson
Adele Shepard
Roy Wilson
Burt Sible
Frank Wilson
Winnifred Coveart
Appreciation for kindness during illness from Mrs. John Bruckart
I express sincere appreciation for the many acts of kindness and remembrances shown by friends and neighbors while I was ill in the hospital and at home. Mrs John Bruckart
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John Bruckart
Five Cent Supper at Maple Grove Church Hall
Maple Grove church will host a five cent supper Saturday evening September 5 at 5 30 EWT in K P hall Fatwell for the church benefit. Everyone is welcome.
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Maple Grove
K. P. Hall
Fatwell
Maple Grove Church
Paper Table Cloths For Public Suppers At Sentinel Shop
The Sentinel offers a limited supply of paper table cloths suitable for large parties and public suppers. Individuals and organizations using these table cloths will be furnished as long as supply lasts.
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the Sentinel
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Highway Tabernacle
Clinton
Hilton
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