Ford on Edsel Draft Exemption and War Work Defense
Henry Ford claimed full responsibility for Edsel Ford's exemption from the draft, saying they preferred to enlist but Edsel chose to work in the factory. He defended war production aims, revealed Edsel bought out minority stockholders, and noted his only requested legislation was bird protection.
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Mt. Clemens
Mich
Henry Ford
Edsel Bord
Ford
Quu
Sun
Fossel Ford
United States Senate
Ford Motor Company
Tribune
Edsel Ford
the Tribune
Gett
Att Ford
Mr. Ford
Thomas
Disc
John Burroughs
Indust
Kingman Newlines Shocking Injuries and Local News
Charles Davis an engineer at the farmers elevator suffered severe injuries in a mysterious accident at the mill last Thursday. H2 was found unconscious at the foot of a stair by Hiram Brown. Marvin Cuthbert narrowly escaped serious harm when run down by a car driven by Miss Vicker. Marie Luasder, seven, fractured a bone after hay loading gear collapsed. Davis is improving but cannot recall the accident. Also noted are visits, church absence due to a conference, and various local travels and mishaps including a hand crushed by a fallen trough.
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Charles Davis
Farmers
H.2
Hiram Brown
Marvin
Cuthbert
Vicker
Taneier
Marie
Elbert Luasder
Chas. Davis
Kingman
Dan Williams
Silversmnod
Frank Tibbett
Hillsboro News Briefs Note Local Injuries and Veterans
Bernice Wilson, five, daughter of George and Mrs. Wilson near Wallace, injured by a fall from a tree Friday. no bones broken, but bruised and initially thought internally hurt. Leut. Glen Tinsley on a fifteen day furlough awaiting discharge at Camp Taylor after France service since November. Snyder family auto trip a surprise return from overseas. July 13 discharge at Camp Sherman referenced. Mr and Mrs Sam Lougin welcome daughter Wilms Jean weighing six and a quarter pounds born Friday night. both mother and baby progressing well.
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Bernice Wilson
George Wilson
Wallace
Glen Tinsley
States
Camp Taylor
Lieut
Tinsley
France
Snyder
Camp Sherman
Ohio
Set. Keller
Co. C
Crawfordsville
William Snyder
Sylvia
George Sterns
Dan Snyder
Ellsworth Snyder
Rosa
Clyde Sutton
Maurice Stonecipher
Frank Simmons
Alva Snyder
Covington
Sam Lougin
Wilms Jean
Local residents share news of visits and events
The column notes a mix of social visits and local happenings. Hoosier club gathering at Mrs. Woodhall near Pine Creek, birthday party for Charles Keefer, Elmira social and theater outings, trips to Indianapolis and Detroit for work and competitions, and returning servicemen from World War I era.
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Hoosier Club
Wm. Woodhall
Shiedler Dam
Pine Creek
C & EI
Ed Keefer
Charles
Messner
Barney Tibbetts and Son
Union City
J. E. Rodenbeck
John Lauman
Glen Chesk
Ivan Keefer
Indianapolis
Ft. Harrison
Blanche Hatton
Hursch Dry Cleaning
Raymond Brown
Detroit
Ford
Park Campbell
Howard Campbell
Williamsport
France
Rainbow Division
Harry Springman
New York
Chas. Springman
Miss
Roy Zentmyre
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Persn
M Nature
Ty. E. Rainier
Indiana
Clem & Harden
Morgan’s
South East Corner
Sqr
Edsel
Dr. Cuthbert
Ed Livengood
Jennie Gillin
Easton Cox
Tangier
M. E
R. B. Kern
Epworth League Institute
Battle Ground
Thad Towell
Allerton
Til
Logan Dillon
Chas. Bannon
Letha Printy
Champaien
Claude van Dayne
Wingate
Myr
Dan Strader
Nettie
Attica
Harien & Crain
Fletcher
Hillsboro
Ed Foster
Lake Winona
Winona
Lorn Powell
Mr. Powell
Harrison
Standard Oil Company
Michigan Ave
Chicago
Ill
Nia
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