Michigan Bell reports $404 508 refunds to 43995 long distance users
The Michigan Bell Telephone Co says refunds totaling $404,508 have been issued to 43,995 long distance customers as of August 22 in connection with the April rate cut lowering intrastate tolls to interstate levels. About 45 percent of checked accounts qualify for refunds, with total refunds expected near $1.5 million.
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Michigan Bell Telephone Company
George M. Welch
Detroit
Welch Gard
Pontiac
Royal Oak
Birmingham
Clarkston
Lake Orion
Ann Arbor
Ypsilanti
Big Beaver
Oxford
Port Huron
Rochester
Manchester
Benton Harbor
Milan
Northville
Otsego
Plymouth
Romulus
South Lyon
Walled Lake
Whitmore Lake
Willis
Cherry
Cadillac
Plaza
Randolph
Madison
University
Townsend
Michigan
New Birth Record Rule Requires Prior Search
A new law requires probate judges to verify that a birth record does not exist in the county clerk’s office or the State Health Department before issuing a probate court birth certificate. A written no-record statement from the county or state suffices. The probate certificate costs $2, sent to the State Health Department, with copies available for $1 from the state or locally at a lower fee.
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State Health Department
H. Allen Moyer
Real Uncle Sam Legend Proofs a New York Storeman
A legend centers on Samuel Wilson a New York state merchant who used the nickname Uncle Sam and whose initials inspired a national figure.
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Uncle Sam
Samuel Wilson
New York State
Cars for Business In U S Use Survey
More than 60 percent of passenger car driving in the United States is for business purposes according to a survey by the United States public roads administration.
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United States
United States Public Roads Administration
Synthetic Gag Claims Germans Use Tablet Gasoline
Cable reports claim Germans possess synthetic gasoline tablets that, when dissolved in water, produce fuel for autos.
School District Liable for Bus Driver Negligence
The Attorney General holds school districts may be liable for negligent acts of their agents and employees in school bus operations or faulty equipment. Citing Miller v Board of County Road Commissioners, the opinion urges school boards to consider liability insurance for school buses.
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Supreme Court of Michigan
Miller Vs. Board of County Road Commissioners
Unlawful to Take Christmas Trees Without Consent
Statewide Perry Act enforcement begins with 1941 amendments. Hunters and other parties must obtain written landowner consent and a free bill of sale from the Michigan Department of Agriculture to cut remove or transport Christmas trees evergreen boughs or decorative materials. Leo V. Card warns 170000 deer hunters no right to bring back trees without the official bill of sale.
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Michigan
Commissioner of Agriculture
State Police
State Department of Agriculture
Lansing
Leo V. Card
Homecoming at Brown Corners Church Sept 28
Brown Corners U B Church holds a homecoming on Sunday September 28 1941 with 10:00 a.m. Sunday School, 11:00 a.m. sermon by a former pastor and 2:00–4:00 p.m. song and gospel messages by two former pastors. Evening service at 8:00 p.m. features Rev W Richard Carter of Bay City. Pot luck meals at noon and optional supper.
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Brown Corners U. B
Charles Kleinhardt
W. Richard Carter
Bay City
Brown Corners
M. BE. Burkett
Ages and Wages and the Elderly Population in the United States
The 1937 business census shows total wages of 10 112 882 711 dollars. About 6 623 000 people in the United States are 65 years old or older.
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United States
Forty four percent in draft figures
In World War I 23,08,576 men were registered, accounting for 44 percent of the male population. The text notes 337,8 draft dodgers.
California City Naval Net Depot Defends U S Harbors
In San Francisco 250 sailors of the 18th U S naval district build steel net defenses to guard major harbors against submarines and torpedo boats. Nets woven in sections are joined by clamps, towed, anchored, and floated with markers. Floats and rafts form a mosquito fleet defense first used in the American Revolution.
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San Francisco
U. S Naval District
San Francisco Bay
United States
California City Naval Net Depot
Scapa Flow
Royal Air
New Liquid Coal Extends Ship Cruising Range
State College reports a new liquid coal method that dissolves coal more completely to form a coal oil fuel. Dr. Walter M. Fuchs developed the process, which blends 40 percent liquid with oil for hotter fire and longer range, with storage under water to reduce fire risk.
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State College
Pennsylvania State College
Walter M. Fuchs
United States
Pennsylvania Research Corporation
Scott Field Selectee Reports He Is Colonel Yates
At Scott Field an examining officer questioned a young man who declared his first name was Colonel Yates. He explained he is Colonel as a given name and supplied identification showing he is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Yates of West Salem. He is a selectee transferred from Camp Grant.
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Belleville
Ill
Scott Field
Colonel Yates
Yates
Wild Eyed Beast Slain Identified as Muskrat in Schenectady
Patrolman Walter J. Przastek, investigating a reported wild eyed beast, used a night stick to subdue the animal, ending its career as a muskrat. The creature emerged from a creek near Schenectady’s business district. no one claimed the offered prime pelts.
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Muskrat
Schenectady
N. Y
Walter J. Przastek
Railroad Watchdog Dies in Line of Duty
Syracuse report says a yellow mongrel dog that warned motorists at a crossing for five years was killed by an automobile while chasing another dog. The dog would dash into the highway when a train approached to herd drivers back to safety.
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Syracuse
Plenty of water and rest prevent horse overheating in heat
Farm Topics advises humane care for work horses in hot weather. Water, rest, proper diet, salt supply, and careful driving reduce overheating. If a horse shows distress stop work, shade the animal, apply cold water, and seek veterinary help for serious heat cases.
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Veteriinarians
Veterinarians Call War on Swine Diseases
Veterinarians and livestock officials urge vigilance against hog diseases as swine production expands for national defense. Hog cholera is labeled public enemy No 1, with symptoms including sluggishness prostration fever and scours. They recommend vaccinating pigs around weaning time to reduce losses and improve immunity until market.
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American Foundation For Animal Health Report
Farm Notes on Silage Cost and Dairy Basics
Silage can be grown harvested and stored for about 2 dollars per ton. A cow needs 400 pounds of grass daily to yield 20 to 25 pounds of milk. Since 4 H started nationwide, over 8 million rural youth participate. Hens lay roughly as many eggs in spring as in the rest of the year. Cows graze eight hours daily and rest twelve. Bulls should be penned for safety but fed quality hay and silage to preserve herd value. Bulky grain and roughage control weight more than poor feed.
High School Girl Hurt in Auto Wreck Sunday
A Sunday auto wreck seriously injures a high school girl. Other injured include Carlyle Meek and Frank Gard of Farwell with lacerations and bruises. Elaine Parcell of Clare sustains a severe injury to her left foot while the driver has head injuries and a leg injury. Treatments occurred at the Offices of Dr Harl C Wilson and nurses Lucille Beltineck of Clare and Donna Edick of Clare.
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Harl C. Wilson
Lucille Beltineck
Clare
Donna Edick
Carlyle Meek
Frank Gard
Farwell
Elaine Parcell
Card of Thanks for Mother’s Kindness During Illness
The four daughters and husband express gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness and support during their mother’s long illness. Signed by Charles Gaddy and Mrs. Margaret Shaw and Mrs. Minnie Bourg Mrs. Elva Teitz and Mrs. Belle Rogers.
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Charles Gaddy
Margaret Shaw
Minnie Bourg
Elva Teitz
Belle Rogers
Gratitude for Sympathy After Bereavement
The note thanks Mrs. Beatrice Pitts Mrs. Floyd McGuire and Mrs. James Rawson for kindness and sympathy shown during the recent bereavement.
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Beatrice Pitts
Floyd McGuire
James Rawson
Appreciation for visits and hospital gifts
Mrs. William Holbrook Sr. thanks friends for visits gifts and cards during her hospital stay and praises the doctors and nursing staff for their care.
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William Holbrook,Sr
Gratitude Message From Mrs Bert McLaughlin
During my illness I received many acts of kindness cards and flowers for which I am very grateful, signed Mrs Bert McLaughlin.
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Bert McLaughlin
Civil Service Exam for Sheet Metal Worker at Rock Island Arsenal
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive exam for Sheet Metal Worker pay 6.80 to 7.76 daily in the War Department Ordnance Service at Rock Island Arsenal Illinois. Applicants age 18 to 54 allowed, with military preference waivers. Submit by September 25, 1941.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Ordnance Service
War Department
Rock Island Arsenal
Rock Island
Ilinois
Board of
U. S Civil Service Examiners
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
U. S. Civil Service District
Chicago
Bereavement Thanks From the Carncross Family
The Carncross family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during their bereavement. Special thanks go to Reverends Henderich and Kleinhardt, Mr. Friz, the singers, pallbearers, floral senders, and all who helped in any way.
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Henderich and
Kleinhardt
Friz
A. J. Carncross
Ernest Penrose
Everett Carncross
Leonard Carncross
Wayne Carncross
Rudolph Remer
Thanks for support during bereavement
Mr. and Mrs. Allen L Gerow Mrs Albina Gerow and Barney thank friends and neighbors for help during illness and hospital stay expressing gratitude for every kindness.
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Allen L. Gerow
Albina Gerow
Barney
Eggs Cheaper in March Then Peak Quality Noted
March through May bring the lowest egg prices and highest quality, a seasonal market pattern noted by sellers. Prices dip as demand adjusts while quality remains high across these spring months.
Bomb Shelter Showcased in New York Flower Exhibit
A bomb shelter is highlighted at New York City's flower show with vegetables growing atop it, drawing curiosity about civil defense and urban gardening during the display.
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N.Y
New York City
Penny designs through the years shaped U S coinage
The one cent piece has a long history with pieces coined since 1798. Indian head pennies were minted from 1859 to 1909. The Lincoln cent design was adopted in 1909 marking a major coinage milestone.
Shoddy Woolens a Shoddy Defined in Textile History
Definition of shoddy woolens as fabric made from waste or discarded wool fabrics. Notes the textile term and its origin in reuse of fibers to produce a lower grade wool product.
Local clubs schedule upcoming meetings and events
Community groups in Clare and surrounding towns announce regular meet dates. Mt. Vernon Grange gathers Mondays at 8:30 pm, Clare Common Council on first and third Mondays, various Townsend clubs meet on alternating weeks, and special reunions and lodge sessions are planned for August 30 and September 23.
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Michigan Reports
Paris
J. L. Edmonds
University of Ilinois
College of Agriculture
NSUR
Tempe
THE
Citizens State Bank
James S. Bicknell
Clare, Michigan
Federal Reserve System and
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
United States Civil Service Examinations
Mt. Vernon Grange
Farwell Townsend Club
Clare Townsend Club
Hatton Townsend Club
Clare Common Council
Him Grove Townsend Club
John EH. Sparkel Post
V.F.W
Clara Rebekah
Grant Townsend Club No. 1
Loomis Townsend Club
Colonville
Will Gilson
O.H.S
Clare Lodge
Clare Gaamber of Commerce
Clare Masonic Lodge
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Grant Township Local No. 143
Farmers Union
American Legion
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