Quiet Monday Election Yields Tiny Clare Turnout
Clare voters cast only 287 ballots as Mayor Lewis H. Thompson seeks a sixth term. Alex McKinnon won city clerk over Edward White, and Ralph Stevens narrowly led for Supervisor in the first ward. Second ward results show Thompson leading for Mayor and McKinnon prevailing for Clerk with close races for Treasurer and Alderman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mondy
Clare
Theity
L. H. Thompson
Edgar Peterson
Sherali M. Gallihan
Justice of the Peace
Alex McKinnon
Edward A. White
Ralph Stevens
Fred Smalley
Lewis H. Thompson
Edgar S. Peterson
Sheral M. Callihan
Fred A. Parish
Ira C. Richmond
Fred BE. Smalley
Arthur
Horning
Mark L. Rodabaugh
Edward A
J. B. Phimey
Chancey Jones
R. A. Leffingwell
Osborn Fish
Wm. Dunlop
Eighte en Pupils in Recital by Mrs Bicknell
Highteen piano pupils of Mrs. Donald Bicknell presented a student recital on Saturday March 26 with performances by Maxine Sowle Virginia Friz Eunice Bicknell Maxine Krell Betty Doherty Shirley Allen Hazel Stottlemyer Mildred Derby Thelma Phimsey Mildred Krell Byron Gallagher Louise Topps Nelda Callihan Elizabeth Horton Beulah Topps Frances Anderson and Gerald Green Farwell. This concludes the series of students recitals and a new series of musical essays will follow next month for pupils and mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highteen
Donald Bicknell
Maxine Sowle
Virginia Friz
Eunice Bicknell
Maxine Krell
Betty Doherty
Shirley Allen
Hazel Stottlemyer
Mildred Derby
Thelma Phimsey
Mildred Krell
Byron Gallagher
Louise Topps
Nelda Callihan
Elizabeth Horton
Beulah Topps
Frances Anderson
Gerald Green
Farwell
Public Auction Of Household Goods At Reed Residence
The undersigned will dispose at public auction at the residence of the late J. W. Reed on west 7th street Saturday April 9 at 1 30 p m the household goods tools and other articles Mr and Mrs D H Mater
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Reed
West 7Th Street
Pernament waving and hair services offered
Clara Freed provides marceling and shampooing at 208 East State Street. Contact via Bit phone B42 for appointments and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcelling
Clara
Freed
East State Street
Ladies to Conduct Sunday Services at Glare Congregational
A Ladies Day program at Glare Congregational Church has the Guild committee in charge of morning services. Mrs. Alex Artibee presides. Mrs. J A Nelson and Mrs. John Asline serve as ushers. The service includes hymns, readings, a quintet, solos, and a benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glare Congregational Church
Guild
Alex Artibee
A. H. Horton
John Asline
H. R. Allen
J. A. Nelson
Nojlet
Lalia Wilson
A.H. Horton
Gloria
Mary Green
W.H. Hiden
the Lamb
Dett
Mesdames McAllister
Basset
Merrihew
McGuire
Hochstetler
Narcissus
Clare County Highway Paving Plans Revealed in Letter
A Clare County letter from Senator H. S. Katchet discusses state highway plans to pave M-14 to Harrison and M-20 to Clare with concrete. It notes finances are strained and suggests an increased gas tax from 2 to 3 cents as a potential funding source, urging residents to contact Sen. Katchet and Rep. Emerson with their views.
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Harrison
Clare
Karcher
Lansing
Tony Achard
Michigan
Tony
Clare County
State Highway Department
Highway Department
H. S. Katchet
House
Senate
H. S. Karcher
Richard Emerson
Unclaimed Letters at Clare Post Office
Foreign origin letters remain unclaimed at Clare Michigan post office. Addressees Katarsyna Towada care Geo Van dewarker Clare R F D. Joseph Malusik Clare Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Katarsyna Towada
Care Geo. Vandewarker
Mich
Joseph Malusik
Clare High School Alumni Association Planned Meeting
Efforts to organize a Clare high school alumni association are underway. All past graduates meet at Clare high school auditorium on Wednesday evening April 20 at 8 00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare High School
Mrs Cole Nurse 57 Dies After Maiden Fight With Death
Carrie A. Cole 57 a registered nurse died at Memorial hospital Friday after a December illness that led to an arm amputation. She trained at Memorial hospital and was highly regarded for her skill and devotion. Born in Genesee county February 28 1869 she later lived in Clare county and Nebraska before settling in the area. Surviving are her mother three brothers and a sister. Funeral at 2100 hours Monday at 416 North Water Street with Rev T Twyson Jones officiating. Burial in Oak Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie A. Cole
Memorial Hospital
North Water Street
T. Twyson Jones
Oak Hill Cemetery
Cole
Mrs. Cole
Genesee County
Henry Whitmore
Nebraska
William Cole
Durand
A. J. Whitmore
Clayton Whitemore
St. Petersburg
Fla
Daniel Whitemore
Winifred
Montana
Earl Whitmore
Port Huron
Sara Reynolds
Memoris Hospital
Corunna News
Clare County
Clare
Citizens Military Training Camp Planned For Local Boys
Plans for a month long program mix sport with instruction and camp life to build discipline and friendships among youths from nearby areas. Car fare is refunded on arrival, clothing food and lodging are free, with tickets provided for four return trips. Eligible ages 17 to 21. contact Waite Mrs Maude Harper Harrison Louis Gee Farwell or N L Tibbits Clare for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waite
Maude Harper
Harrison
Louis Gee
Farwell
N. L. Tibbits
Clare
Revival meetings at area Methodist church announce April start
The Church of God will host a pre-Foster revival at the area Methodist church on east 7th street starting Sunday April 10 with evangelist R Li Bottom. Services run nightly at 7 30 with preaching at 8 00. Everyone is invited to help or be helped as the gospel is preached openly. Jesus says Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free. Rexall 1¢ sale at Andersons adv.
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Church of God
Area Methodist Church
East 7Th Street
R. Li. Bottom
Jesus
Clare Boy Scouts Clean Up Alleys in Town Action
Clare Boy Scouts led by Scoutmaster Earl Sternaman cleaned alleys behind Fourth and Fifth streets. They collected papers and rubbish, improving the area between business blocks and encouraging merchants to maintain tidiness. Eagles to Fox patrols and leaders named, with participation from Mussell Montgomery Comer and Waite, Holmes, Gillis, Updegrove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Boy Scouts
Fourth
Foufth
Earl Sternaman
William B Hodson Dies After Long Illness in Michigan
William Byron Hodson of Isabella county died March 28 1927 at University Hospital Ann Arbor after a long illness. He married Catherine Walton November 22 1904 at Seaton Michigan. eight children Eva Edna Beatrice Arthur Barbara Hilda May Grace and Albert survive. He joined the Methodist Episcopal church at Owens October 1 1924. Services were held at his Vernon home and Rosebush Methodist church with Rev Leroy Whitney officiating. Burial followed in Rosebush cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Byron Hodson
Isabella County
University Hospital
Ann Arbor
Catherine Walton
Seaton
Michigan
Eva
Edna
Beatrice
Arthur
Barbara
Hilda May
Grace
Albert
Hodson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Owens
Vernon
Rosebush Methodist Church
Leroy Whitney
Rosebush Cemetery
Grove Herbert to Speak Here
Popular lecturer and writer Grove Herbert will speak at the event promising an excellent treat for attendees. He is expected to discuss literary topics and share insights from his writings.
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Grove Herbert
Notable speaker Herbert Grove lecture draws crowds
Abounding in sublime flights of eloquence and wit Grove delivers a strong lecture. Herbert Grove has spoken in nearly four hundred cities and across the Union and Canada. He has addressed commercial clubs and women’s groups and various service organizations. The event is set for Monday evening April 11 at the High School Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Herbert
Union
Canada
Algé
Rotary
Kiwanis
Lion
Exchangs
Women’s
Industrial Workers
Wnandal Bodies
Aauditorium
Michigan Missioner Returns From China
Miss Martha Jones of Michigan shares an extraordinary letter from Miss Belle Castle of Chungking China recounting eleven years as head of a Methodist Episcopal girls high school in Chungking. The letter dated Shanghai March 4 1927 describes leaving Suechuan travel by ship under U S Navy gunboat orders and plans to return via London New York with hope to reach Michigan by mid May.
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Martha Jones
Belle Castle
Chungking
China
Miss Castle
Hillsdale
Michigan
Miss Jones
State Normal College
Ypsilanti
Hillsdale College
University of Michigan
Shanghai
Mattie
America
Suechuan
U. S. A. Navy
Anc
U. S. Kadgar
Chunegking
London
England
N. Y
Red Cross Public Health Nurse Begins County Work
Miss Gladys Blume, Red Cross public health nurse, starts duties in the county visiting rural schools from Harrison. Today she will visit Kanaar and Doty, Monday Hamilton Center and Allen districts. Parents and friends are urged to visit schools during nurse visits to boost effectiveness. Miss Ellea Morse assisted in preparing a schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Blume
Red Cross
Harrison
Blume
Kanaar
Doty
Hamilton Center
Allen
Ellea Morse
Miss Blume
Easter Bake Sale by Hagle Ladies Aid
The Hagle Ladies Aid will hold a bake sale at the I O O F building on Saturday April 16. Plan to get items for the Master dinner at this sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagle Ladies “Aid
Marcelling and Massage Services by Mrs A MacLeod
Marcelling shampooing and massaging offered by Mrs. A MacLeod at her home by appointment. Phone 189 located at Corner 7th and Pine Street.
Clare Athletes to Be Honored by Chamber Banquet
Clare chamber of commerce will host a banquet for the high school football and basketball teams and Coach Alldread on Thursday night April 14 at Phelps Cafeteria. The male quartet of C C Thompson N A Elden Fred Morgan and M D Feighner will sing as part of the program honoring the teams for a successful season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alldread
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Phelps
Chamber of Commerce
C. C. Thompson
N. A. Elden
Fred Morgan
M. D. Feighner
Clare Elevator Co Adds Complete Line of Feed
Clare Elevator Co announces a complete line of cow and poultry feeds at their warehouse on south McEwan street. The feeds are first class and tested by the Larre Milling Co on their Wayne county Michigan research farm and guaranteed in every respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Elevator Co
South McEwan Street
Larre Milling Co
Wayne County
Michigan
Hotel Doherty ReDecorated in Upscale Update
Decorators have refreshed all rooms at the Doherty hotel with new furniture and bedding. The blue room coffee shop features a new color scheme and lighting. A soda and sandwich room renovation adds toilet articles. management reports strong spring business and anticipated summer patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doherty Hotel
Princess Theatre Week Schedule April Nine to Fifteen
The Princess Theatre presents Wings of the Storm Dog Star and Thunder a dog with human intelligence plus a Woods life story featuring Wm Russell and Virginia Faire The Country Beyond stars James Oliver Cin woods Sun Mon Great cast for Man and the Country Beyond Gloria Swanson appears in Fine Manners with Reginald Denny in What Happened to Jones The Silent Flier serial The Campus Flirt with Bebe Daniels appears April eighteen nineteen and twenty
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Woods
Wm. Russell
Virginia Faire
Sun
James Oliver
Cin‘woods
Gloria Swanson
Paramount
Gloria
Jones
Reginald Denny
Bebe Daniels
Clare Study Club Meeting on Congregation Program
The Clare Study Club meets April 12 at 2 30 PM in the high school auditorium. Rev H B Johnson and County School Commissioner Mr Ask Aldrich present addresses while a song cycle In Springtime is performed. Mrs John Asline chairs inviting Clare residents to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Study Club
H. B. Johnson
Ask Aldrich
Clare
John Asline
Farwell Council Votes to Move Clocks Ahead
Farwell will observe eastern standard time after midnight Saturday April Sth and remain on the new time during the summer months as voted by the village council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwell
Price Change Notice for Clare Shares
Notice states price of shares will be 26th in Clare city beginning April 4th. Signed by Barbers of Ofty of Glare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citu
Clare
Barbers of Ofty
Quiet County Spring Election Delivers Local Races And Unopposed GOP Pick
Across the county the spring election ran quietly with Asa H. Aldrich unopposed to continue as county school commissioner for four years. Ralph Cowles won the Lincoln township highway race in a close contest against Harry Davis, and tie conditions may force a withdrawal for source candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa H. Aldrich
Ralph Cowles
Harry Davis
Lincoln Township
Henry Kufahi
Summerfield
Justice of Peace
James Graves
Kutahl
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs
D. H. Mater
Citizens Military
Rexall
Anderson’s
Eagle Patrol
Dorsey Mussell
Lloyd Montgomery
Buster Comer
Burke Collins
William Hochstetter
Beaver Patrol
Lawrence Waite
Wiloyd Thompson
Waldo Fisher
Fox Patrol
Donald McKinnon
Glenwood Holmes
Donald Gillis
Walter Updegrove
West Street South
Marcell
Phelp’s
Doherty
Princess Theatre
John Stough
Vernon Township
Jesse C. Newman
Mary Sanders
Irtie Shull
Burt Kane
Justice Peata
Mayo Rebinett
Board of Review
Aubrey Chatterton
Freeman
M. W. Finch
Paul Minch
Edith Burns
John Gatiney
J. J. Beard
Thos. Cook
Justice Peace
Sylvester Harris
Grant
S. A. Dawson
Wm. A. Henderson
Nelson Tiedeman
Milo Robinett
Orin Reynolds
C. F. Vai Denbergh
Garfield
Pearl Tryon
Maude Somerville
Thomas H. Brooks
John Halstead
Bert Scott
Anna L. Oman
Hatton
A. J. Freed
Henry Magnus
Chas. Heber
Wm. Hileman
John Pfannes
Board of Rev
Albert Shaver
Arch Keyser
Warren Silver
Loretta McGuire
Sam McClain
Dave Bailey
Freddie
Lincoln
Wm. H. Arnold
Bertha Sprague
Lillian Billgren
Tom Nichols
Wm. Kube
Sheridan
Paul Zimmerman
Edd Herrick
Wm. Ulrich
Hwy
Bert Rutter
M. P. Lowe
Frank Poet
Surrey
Samuel McGoogan
Henry G. Baker
Louis Finch
C. Carpenter
Jas
A. Stanley
Walter Smedley
Walter White
Ferris
Andrew Irwin
David Seiter
Jos. Elliott
Wise
L. A. White
A. P. MacDonald
Chas. Barber
W. H. Leesh
John Presley
Chas. Church
Gilmore
Robert McGuire
Stanley Glass
Harl Fordyce
Horace Fordyce
Peue
Roy Robinson
Jaz. Rawson
Redding
Thos. Craford
George Johnson
Treas
Burt Switzer
John Balus
Albert Spencer
A. &. Hall
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