Legislature Ponders Shorter Sessions and Higher Pay for Michigan Members
In Lansing the Senate and House debate tax reform and funding bills as Governor Groesbeck pushes for Greene’s finance corporation regulation. Tax bills on domestic and foreign securities face delays. farm and TB funding measures are adjusted amid partisan lines while an anti pollution bill dominates House business.
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Lansing
Groesbeck
Senate
Greene
Michigan
Senate Committee On Judiciary
Martin
House
George Lord
State Tax Commission
F Farm Bureau
Judiciary Committee
Yeas—Atwood
Bahorski
Bohn
Brower
Butler
B. L. Case
W. L. Case
Condon
Cummings
Gansser
Gettel
Herald
Herrick
Hinkley
Hunter
Karcher
Pearson
Penny
Quinlan
Truettner
Wilcox
Wood
Woodrutff
Baxter Horton
Howarth
Leland
Whiteley
Yeas
Frank Young
Howard Smedley
Grand Rapids
Revival Meetings Continue Until Easter at M. B. Church
Intense interest surrounds revival services at the M. B. church with nightly meetings through Easter. Rev. Smith emphasizes repentance and new birth, warning that salvation requires the new birth and that heaven is earned through faith and transformation. A. B. Gibbs signs as a twice born man urging acceptance of God’s gift.
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M. B
Smith
Billy Sunday
Jesus Christ
Jesus
A. B. Gibbs
Firemen Busy After Thirteen Alarm Thursday
City Fire Department answered three alarms Thursday. At the Reeder residence a chimney spark set the roof ablaze, attic flames spreading but safely extinguished. damage insured. At Frank Petibone’s home a grass fire reached the house with minor damage. A third grass fire on West Eighth Street threatened two homes but caused no damage.
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J. A. Reeder
Frank Petibone
West Eighth Street
Surprise Farewell Party for Clifford and Hila Alger
On Wednesday evening March 25 a large group of young friends surprised Clifford and Hila Alger at their Rosebush home. The party featured baskets of gifts, dancing, games and cards as they shared best wishes and departed in the early hours.
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Clifford
Killa Alger
Rosebush
Hila
The Old Fashioned Mother at Dover Church Turns Success
The home talent play staged at the Dover church Wednesday evening was a success. Participants are congratulated for the excellent performance. A second showing will occur next Tuesday evening for those who could not attend due to large crowds. A free will offering will help defray costs of the newly built rostrum.
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Dover
Easter Millinery Display at Clare by Mrs M R Howlett
One of the finest displays of Easter millinery in Clare is shown by Mrs M R Howlett at 125 H 4th Street. Ladies are cordial invited to inspect the beautiful assortment with prices from 2 50 to 15 00.
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Clare
M. R. Howlett
H. 4Th. Street
Mrs Roy Hoover Seriously Injured in Street Accident
Mrs Roy Hoover was struck by a car driven by Miss Zelda Goodenough at the McEwan and 5th street intersection. The wheel passed over her chest breaking several ribs and she was taken to Friz parlors for first aid before moving to Ben Hendrie's Vernon Hill home. She is recovering and hopes to be about soon.
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McEwan
5Th Street
Roy Hoover
Zelda Goodenough
B. J. Sanford
Ben Hendrie
Vernon Hill
Public Officials Must Furnish Bonds Adverts
Officials elected to office must provide corporate surety bonds to avoid personal obligations. The article notes shifting from personal surety to corporate bonds, with costs ranging from 25c to 50c per $100 depending on office, minimum $5.00, and advertising by Clare Realty Co Inc.
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Adv
Clare Realty Co., Inc
Annual Distribution Black Walnut Seedlings At Cost
The Agricultural Department of Central Michigan Normal School Mt Pleasant will mail black walnut seedlings at cost to schools and citizens. For 15 years theNormal has distributed over 50000 trees statewide. Seedlings go to all Michigan regions and to the Upper Peninsula and grow well in ordinary soils. Arbor Day distribution. demand exceeds supply. early orders advised to Prof Myron A Cobb Central State Normal Mt Pleasant.
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Agricultural Department of Central Michigan Normal School of
Mt. Pleasant
The
Normal
Michigan
Upper Peninsula
Rural Fire Truck Gets Another Run
A rural fire truck was summoned to Louie Thayer’s farm four miles south of Clare on Wednesday morning after Thayer set grass on fire in his orchard. The crew arrived within eight minutes and found the house unoccupied, despite smoke from the orchard appearing to come from the roof. It was the first of April.
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Louie Thayer
Clare
Appreciation for Vernon township fire response
We extend sincere thanks to friends and neighbors who aided after our home burned in Vernon township last Saturday afternoon. Special gratitude to Clare firemen for their quick response and effective work saving our barns. Mrs. Frank Dalton expresses heartfelt thanks.
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Vernon
Clare
Frank Dalton
California gathering for Michigan picnic sentiment and notices
In sunny California, Michiganders report fine weather and a March picnic third Saturday and September fourth Wednesday. The piece lists Clare and Farwell residents and others, notes a Civil War veteran dancer, and mentions many names and moves to southern California and Los Angeles area.
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California
Michigan
Clare
Taroon
Farwell
Pleasant
EL Welsh
Chas
Calkins
T. Presley
LaPierre
Emma
Mary Dwyer Shearer
Fred Tonking
Pasadena
Ula Patrick
Detroit
Willard
Elsinore
Lewis
Los Angeles
Citizenship rally at Clare Study Club informs voters
Mrs Ryan and Mrs Wood spoke at a Clare Study Club citizenship rally at the City Library on Tuesday March 81st. Mrs Ryan, a Democratic candidate for state superintendent, urged traditional views on women in politics while Mrs Wood promoted a women voters league and family pride.
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Ryan
Wood
Pleasant
Clare Study Club
Mesdames McGuire
McAllister
Mulder
Sylvia
Horton
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Ryans Hobby
United States
League of Women, Voters
Woman's Party
Clare
Guild Supper Friday April 10 at Phelps Cafeteria
The Ty Division of the Guild will serve four fish suppers at the Phelps Cafeteria Friday evening April 10. Come early and get a real spring feed.
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Guild
Phelps
Neighbors and Clare Businessmen Dine and Donate
One hundred six business men from Clare Harrison and Farwell met at Hotel Doherty for a banquet of fellowship. The Clare County Tourist Association reported on advertising plans and a $1000 appropriation, with members subscribing more than $1000. Fourteen prizes from Clare businesses were awarded, including seven dollar sporting boots to Mr Holmes and a live pig to George Anderson. The group then attended the Princess Theatre as guests of John Asline.
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Clare
Harrison
Farwell
Doherty
Clare County Tourist Association
Board of Supervisors
Fleming Shoe Company
Holmes
Clare Creamery
George Anderson
Princess Theatre
John Asline
Farmers overpay for Early Crystal Dwarf clover seed
Michigan State College crops experts warn farmers in parts of Michigan pay too much for Early Crystal Dwarf sweet clover seed. Prices cited reach 30.60 a bushel, though sources offer 9.30 to 9.00 a bushel. The dwarf strain matures days earlier but yields less forage. however seed quality and uniform ripening could boost yields, and prices should not exceed a 50 cent premium.
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Michigan
C. R. Megee
M. A. C. Crops Staff
Grundy County
Ilinois
Michigan Experimental Station
Princess Theatre Weekly Showings April 4 to 10
The Princess Theatre presents a western starring Galopping G Ald a lagher and Fred Thompson, plus Silver King. The Alaskan with Thos Meighan, Here it is with Thos Meighan, and He Who Gets Slapped featuring Lou Chaney. Inez from Hollywood with Anna Q Nilsson. Matinee Tuesday 7, prices 20c and 10c.
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Gallagher
Fred Thompson
Sun
Inez
Hollywood
Anna Q. Nilsson
Friday Morning Musicale hosts program of Negro music
Mrs A Anderson chairs the fifth Friday morning musicale at her home on April 10 at ten o clock. The program features Negro music performed by invited participants.
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A. Anderson
Visitor's Day Aboard the U S S New Mexico
Frank Hamilton Gray describes a November 2 1924 visit to the U S S New Mexico in San Pedro. He notes the ship's size crew of 1475, features like the catapult and electric systems, water distillation, ice production, and the ship’s award history.
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Gray
Stanley F. Smith
New Mexico
Stanley
Gifér
San Pedro
Pacific Fleet
Uncle Sam
U. S. S. New Mexico
New York Navy Yard
U. S
S. New Mexico
U. S. Navy
Theodore Roosevelt
Frank Hamilton Gray
Rural Fire Truck Saves Outbuildings in Clare Area Blaze
Last Saturday a fire at the Dalton farm two miles south and one east of Clare broke out in a wing of the house. The rural fire truck responded in seven minutes, fighting flames driven by a northwest wind to save barns and a granary. Loss valued at over 5,000 with 2,000 insured.
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Frank Dalton
Clare
M. E Brewer
Dalton
Memorial note for Carrie Haton and student Frank
Gray lived long in Clare and is remembered as Mrs. Carrie Haton. Master Frank learns printing in his school and set the type for his own article. He belongs to the P. M. A. band and holds a Corporal rank in his company. He also owns a scholarship medal.
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Gray
Clare
Carrie Haton
Frank
Message from Clare mayor thanks citizens and reflects on finances
A farewell note from Lewis H Thompson thanking Clare citizens for three years of leadership. He cites debt payoffs totaling 28 200 and outlines upcoming small bond payments while noting a low treasury balance. He asserts improvements will lower taxes and attract business and promises to defend residents’ interests if re elected.
Dance Night at Farwell Hall Features Good Music
Community notice invites residents to a dance at Farwell Hall on Friday April 8. The event promises good music and a lively time with entry labeled as 2212 Committed.
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Pe “Hall
Farwell
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