Mayor Thompson explains bonding proposal for M-20 pavement project
Mayor Thompson urges voters to approve bonds of $6 500 to fund the M-20 paving on trunk M-20 and related city improvements. He outlines state aid totals, expected local share near $70 000, and benefits including long-term asset value and lowered interest rates. The piece cites past pavement efforts on M-14 and Main Street and notes a need to refinance to reduce taxes.
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States
Water Works
Michigan
Main Street
West Fourth Street
Citizens State Bank
Clare
Clara
Fire destroys Groves Farm bungalow and contents
A Sunday afternoon blaze gutted the Groves farm bungalow near Brown Corners. Thomas Groves owned the home rented to Roy Gordon, wife and ten children inside. Loss valued at $2,000 with nine thousand insured goods. house unused and insurance cancelled. Mrs Gordon had pneumonia and was moved to her mother's nearby home.
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Thomas Groves
Brown Corners
Roy Gordon
Pontiac
Put
Voters of the Second Ward Consider Supervisor Role
A speech to the residents of Clare's Second Ward asks for support for the upcoming year in the supervisor position. The speaker thanks voters and urges enough votes to secure the office.
Notice reserved date for spring season sale tops
To whom it may concern the date of April 14 reserved for a major portion of the season watch for next week when the “Topey” top coats at 19 dollars will be announced by W Jones.
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W. Jones
Zenobia Chapter Holds Special Meeting in Zenobia
The Mt Pleasant O H 8 chapter joined Zenobia members for a special meeting last Friday. Awards were conferred on Mrs Harl Crum Mrs Arthur Parish T Carl Holbrook and Fred J Thompson. Mrs H Edward Deuse spoke on the order and its principles while the audience enjoyed a duet by Mr and Mrs N A Elden and refreshments for ninety attendees.
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Mt. Pleasant
Zenobian
Harl Crum
Arthur Parish
T. Carl Holbrook
Fred J. Thompson
Mra H. Edward Deuse
N. A. Elden
March Blizzard Ends Winter’s Veil After Mild March
On March 31 1926 weather prophets recall the day as the winter storm’s peak. Residents note unseasonably warm spells earlier in March and a heavy snowfall Tuesday night into Wednesday. McEwan Street saw busy shoveling while tracks were buried then drifted, wind and brief rain added snow weight. Utilities reported minor outages with crews kept busy.
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McEwan Street
Princess Theatre Schedule and Western Film Previews
The Princess Theatre bills showings on Sat and Sun with Riding the Wind featuring Fred Thompson and Silverking, plus The Spirit of the West. It promotes A Son of His Father by Harold Bell Wright with historical accuracy near Tucson and the Grand Canyon. Also listed are Laughing at Danger and other serials with matinees and pricing noted.
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Fred Thompson
Silverking
Sun
Raymond Griffith
Harold Bell Wrights
Richard Talmadge
Pale Face
Richard Dix
Lrish
Harold Lloyd
Paramount Picture
Tucson
Arizona
Plains
Grand Canyon
Colorado
Bessie
Love
Warner Baxton
Raymond Hatton
Otters
Princess Theatre
For Sale Fresh rikers and close-up springers
Clare Live Stock Co advertises cattle at Stelle hurt area with a 2808 The Style Shoppe for bargains in Aate-ady.
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Clare Live
Stelle
Ady
Spring Election City and Ward Tickets Listed
The notice lists city and ward tickets for Clare voters next Monday, naming candidates for Mayor Clerk Treasurer and local officials across three wards. It also details Ballot questions on Daylight Saving Time versus EST and two bonds for city funding and pavement projects with amounts and repayment terms.
Foell Teschke nuptials at Farwell home wedding
Clara Foell and Walter Teschke united in marriage last Friday at the Foell home in Farwell. Rev. L C Bernthal officiated in a small ceremony witnessed by the groom’s sister and Emil Alex. The bride, formerly a Farwell State Bank bookkeeper, now moves to Detroit with her husband, who has a good job there.
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Wm. Foell
Farwell
Clara
Walter Teschke
L. C. Bernthal
Detroit
Teschké
Clare Voter Message for City Treasurer Race
A speaker campaigns for the Democratic City Treasurer post urging voters to consider their choice. The message states no institution backs the campaign for monetary welfare and thanks voters for their support.
Easter Dance Planned by K. of C. Club at Doherty Auditorium
The K. of C. club announces an Easter dance at the Doherty auditorium on Wednesday evening in April with Midland Nite Hawky providing music. Tickets are 1.60 per couple with a supper to follow. Committees named for event planning.
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K. of C
Doherty
Mrs E A White Writes of Florida from New Smyrna
Mrs BE A White from New Smyrna Florida recounts six years in Florida with trips by auto from Miami to New Smyrna Enterprise St Cloud and New Smyrna includes visit with Mrs Bissonette and cousin Dale at Yale University and notes on the Order of Eastern Star ceremony with ten states represented.
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Florida
Dale
Yale University
Miami
Auto
Berrien County
New Smyrna
White
Enterprise
U. S. Grant
Grover Cleveland
St. Cloud
Louisa Geeck
Clare
Order
Hastern Star
Geo. Reed
E. A. White
Michigan
Minnesota
Washington
Oklahoma
Texas
California
Pennsylvania
New York
Illinois
BE. A. White
Fla
Stehle Ranch Home Destroyed By Tuesday Fire
Tuesday afternoon fire believed caused by a defective chimney destroyed the Stehle ranch home northeast of Clare. The house cost over 38000 to build with 5000 insurance. Owner Nelson Smith of Alma lost upstairs furniture while Lyle Waite and family moved downstairs goods. Wesley Strouse and wife were forced out again as smoke and flames spread through the dwelling.
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Stehle Ranch
Clare
Nelson Smith
Alma
Lyle Waite
Wesley Strouse
Sam Rutter Declares Sheriff Candidacy in Clare County
To the Republican Voters of Clare County Sam Bert Rutter announces his candidacy for sheriff at the upcoming September primaries. He asks for voter approval and hopes to meet residents personally before then. The Lads' Aid plans a meeting this week Friday with Mrs J H Deeley.
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Clare County
Sam
Bert Rutter
Lads' Aid
Mra
Three Aged Pioneers Pass Within Days Near Farwell
The Wilkins siblings Orletta Augusta Lucy and George died within twelve days of each other near Farwell. Orletta died March 18, Lucy March 28, and George March 29. Remains of Orletta were sent to New York and returned to join parents’ graves with the others. Life sketches unavailable this week.
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Wilkins
Farwell
Lucy
George
Orletta Augusta Wilkins
New York State
A. H. Wilkins
Dallas
Texas
Good Literature Club Meets For March Session
The Good Literature Club met Tuesday evening March 30 with Mrs Minnie Caul presiding. Mrs Johanna Mack led the program on Evolution while members shared ideas in a general discussion. Guests included Mrs John McDonald Mrs Alina Andrus of Mt Clemens and Mrs Kathryn Howard of Sault Ste Marie with Mrs Wilson acting as critic. The club adjourned to meet April 13 with Mrs Bernice Jones and a musicale planned with Mrs Marjorie Reeder as chairwoman.
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Good Literature Club
Woman’s Reading Club
Fire costs Americans four dollars per year
The article argues that fire losses cost the public about four dollars per person annually and that while fire safe buildings help, the real solution lies in educating individuals to be more careful and avoid careless behavior rather than relying solely on material choices.
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United States
Clare City Notice On Absentee Ballot Deadline
Notice to electors of Clare that no absentee ballots will be issued after Saturday April 3. Clerk Alex McKinnon signs the notice.
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City OF
Clare
Alex McKinnon
Pedro Party at Mt Vernon Grange Hall Rallies Friday
The Mt Vernon Grange hosts a Pedro party inviting everyone to join Friday night. A reminder notes the date of April 9th for the next event.
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Pedro
Mt. Vernon Grange Hall
Paper Hanging and Painting Services Ad
Local advert offers papering and painting by J A Allen with estimates available. Phone number 33.
Dance Denece at Duncan's Hall Friday Night
Community notice invites all to Duncan's Hall for a Friday night dance hosted by the committee. The event promises a Fountain service and features Gry chocolate drinks and a Kirkpatrick store-adv appearance.
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Denece
Duncan’s Hall
Kirkpatrick
Hastern time proposed to boost tourism and farming
A reader argues for adopting Hastern time to align with Sun time, suggesting farmers gain an extra hour each morning for purchases and tourism benefits. The letter claims many neighboring cities already use Hastern time and asserts increased daylight would aid business and recreation.
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Clare
Clare Suffers Fire At Ramey Lunch Room
Shortly after midnight Saturday a powerful explosion blew out windows and started a fire in the Hii Ramey lunch room. Firemen contained the blaze to the original quarters. Loss to stock and fixtures about 1000. Ramey injured. millinery parlors adjoining suffer smoke damage.
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Hii
Ramey
Howlett and Duncan
Auction Sales Highlight Local Properties
Auctions listed for Friday April 2. Donard Robison residence near Elm Grove to be sold. A severe storm caused the April 6 sale of Arthur Badgley to be postponed with an all day sale noted in the issue.
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Donard Robison
Elm Grove
Arthur Badgley
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
We sincerely thank friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother. Appreciation for floral offerings. Gratitude to Rev. W. D. Stratton for comfort. William A. Oden, Mr. and Mrs Leo Oden and son. Mrs Hdna Walter and children, Ivan Oden.
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W. D. Stratton
William A. Oden
Leo Oden and Son
Hdna Walter
Ivan Oden
Conservation Day Observed At Clare School
A conservation program at the Clare school auditorium features a bird pageant, essays, and talks by local figures including Game Warden Eugene Pettit. Prizes for best bird houses and essays will be awarded. residents urged to attend this patriotic event.
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Clare Study Club
Eugene Pettit
Michigan
Manual Training
Finch
Wm. HL Caple
J. H. Wilson
Mesdames A. Horton
Frank Hochstetler
John Asline
I. B. Hampton
H. B. Johnson
Fred McGuire
Lucille Alderton
Arthur Horton
Reva Derby
Farmers May Shoot Crows on Own Land
Farmers may shoot crows hawks and other predatory animals on their own domiciled land without a permit or hunting license at any time. Suckers and Grass Pike may be taken with hook and line in streams open to trout fishing. All feeder streams are closed to fishing and will be stocked with trout. C. E. Pettit Deputy Conservation.
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C. E. Pettit
Butter-Kistwich Hot Toasted Sandwich at Kirkpatrick's
A brief ad notes a Butter-Kistwich hot toasted sandwich available at Kirkpatrick's drug store. The line implies a local shop offering a prepared snack as part of its advertising.
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Kirkpatrick’s
Clare election denial from candidate Edgar Petersosi
Edgar Petersosi appeals to Clare voters denying rumors about his eligibility and finances. He asserts legal state of office, notes honesty in earnings, and claims no bank deposits or undisclosed government offers. He pledges diligent service if elected.
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Thompson
Mey
Zenobia
Clare Lodge
Edgar S. Peterson
Lewis H. Thompson
Faye Stephenson
Ralph Stevens
Ira Richmond
Wm. Leis
David Ward
Jacob Mason
Martin Rulapaugh
O. A. Derby
Ernest Chaffee
William Dwyer
M. R. Howlett
John Neithercut
Herbert Jennings
John Phimsey
Frank Holmes
Joseph Verette
George T. Jackson
Levi CG. Cimmerer
Charles Peters
Cominittes
The
Clare Sentinel and Friends
Surrey
J. A.allen
Eli Ramey
Tonia
Eeither
Hdgar
Petersosi
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