Mayor J H Thompson Choice of People for Fourth Term
Townships report shows very light vote with one-ticket races in most districts. Mayors, clerks and justices faced partial or no opposition as ballots favored R candidates in several wards and townships, with only scattered D responses and a lone road proposition passing in Grant township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Thompson
First Ward
George White
L. H. Thompson
Alex McKinnon
Vera Peterson
Justice of Peace
Daniel Mater
M. R. Howlett
Howard House
David Ward
Thomas Walker
Ira Richmond
Orin Ward
Dan Mater
Oise Derby
Theron Dawson
Roy Wilson
P. D. Brown
Wm. Dwyer
Wm. Stephenson
Third Ward
John Phimsey
Dan Crouse
Wm. Jennings
Revival meetings end Easter Sunday at M E H church
The revivals at the M E H church will close next Sunday morning with the pastor's theme Living Water. New members will be received that date. The weekly Thursday night offering has covered all expenses of these special services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. EH
Rev. Smith
Christ
Card of Thanks to Neighbors and Firemen
John Livingston and family thank the kind neighbors and firemen for their help at the fire last Friday. Their aid prevented more barns from burning and the grateful family hopes to repay in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Livingston
New Postal Rates Effective April 15 1926
The following postage changes take effect April 15 1926. First Class letters 2 cents per ounce. government postal cards 1 cent. private mailing cards 2 cents. Second class 2 cents per 2 ounces for newspapers and magazines mailed by others. Third class rates vary by item. insured, registered, and C O D options described with fees. Money order fees scale from 5 cents to 22 cents across ranges. Rural route packages unchanged but must be marked Mailed on Rural Route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Piano Recital A Success By Mrs Bicknell
Mrs Donald Bicknell presented her piano students in a Friday recital on April third featuring solos duets and trios. Four young singers performed two action songs My Cotton Dolly and Little Maids of Japan in costume. Participants included Neal Elden Louise Topps Eunics Mary Bicknell Iane Casner Dexter Elden Margaret Morgan Elizabeth Krell Frances Anderson Beulah Topps Vernie Holmes and Reva Derby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Bicknell
Cotton Dolly
Japan
Vernie Holmes
Reva Derby
Bicknell
Mra. J
Subscriptions Offer: One-Year Paper Promotion
Readers are urged to subscribe with a year long offer at 1.60 dollars per year. The message stresses affordable access to the newspaper and urges prompt sign-up.
Farmers respond to fire truck donations in town
The community notes stronger farmer support for the Glaze Fire Department's Farmers' Fire Truck with several new donations. A blaze near John Livingston's barn required quick action but water limits hindered early defense. portable chemicals helped finish the job. Additional woods fire near Harry P Hubel was contained after returning with portable chemicals. Donations listed from L Pudway to Mrs Harriet Allen total 310.47, with truck cost 464.64 and 154.17 still due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Livingston
Harry P. Hubel
Martin Aberhart
Joseph Murphy
James Snider
M. Buckley
Ivan Mcintosh
M. D. Clute
Chas. Krell
Wm. Lowery
O. J. Alger
J. W. Fenner
Jerome Frees
Joseph Hudson
Harriet Allen
Hampton
L. W. McNeill
Letter of thanks from Clare mayor Lewis H. Thompson
A formal endorsement reply from Mayor Lewis H. Thompson to Clare citizens expresses gratitude for the election support and commits to continuing fair and impartial duties in office.
Eastern Stars Elect Officers at Annual Meeting
At the annual meeting of the Order of Eastern Stars officers were elected Friday evening. Norris Elden was chosen Worthy Patron with Mrs Norris Elden as Worthy Patron. Conductress is Mrs Ada Hochstetler, Assistant Conductress Mrs Mabel Horton, Secretary Mrs Maud Holmes, and Treasurer Mrs Haller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eastern Stars
Norris Elden
Ada Hochstetler
Mabel Horton
Maud Holmes
Haller
Princess Theatre Schedule April 11 to 17
The Princess Theatre shows Across Odds with Chas Jones on Saturday and Chu Chin Chow with Betty Blythe on Sunday. Heritage of the Desert starring Bebe Daniels plays Tuesday and Wednesday, plus A Zane Grey tale Beautiful scenery. Tools Highway with Mary Philbin and Pat O'Mally on Thursday and Friday. Matinee Tuesday 3 30 Heritage of the Desert. Ashes of Vengeance with Norma Talmadge on Tue Wed. Serial Galloping Hoofs starts Thursday and Friday Abraham Line on May 12 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, Jones
Sun-Man
Norma Talmadge
Abraham Line
Guild Supper Friday Evening April 10
The Dy Division of the Guild will serve a first supper at Phélps Cafeteria Friday evening. Come early for a real spring meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GUILD
Dy Division
The
Phélps
Death of Mrs. Cressie Blaine at Lake George
Mrs. Cressie Blaine of Freeman township died after illness of blood poison and pneumonia at home of Ona Blaine. Born in Indiana she moved to Sylvan, married Ona Blaine, mother of ten. funeral held at Lake George town hall with Rev. Smith officiating. Survivors include husband, month old son, and her parents, plus numerous Pyle and Blaine relatives from Sylvan, Red Key, Saginaw, Brighton, Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windover Lake
Blaine
Cressie Blaine
Freeman Township
Cregsie Pyle
Indiana
Sylvan
Ona Blaine
Cressie
Lake George
Smith
Clare
Robert Pyle
Sherman Pyle
Abe Everett
Dorain
Oliver Pyle
Red Key
Bessie Hale
Kate Barber
Brighton
Roland Blaine
Saginaw
J. Readie
Charlie Blaine
Marion
Four City Alarms Keep Firemen Busy
An April dry spell has grass fires spreading across Clare. Over nine days the fire department responded to multiple alarms including a grass fire on west Eighth Street, a roof fire on east Seventh Street, two barns burning after Vernon City call, and a roof fire on West First Street. Fire crews used water and chemicals, saved homes, and limited losses to two barns plus insurance coverage on a house fire. Citizens urged to take precautions to avoid further damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Eighth Street
Martha Arnold
East 7Th Street
Vernon City
Sincere thanks for kindness after the fire
The family expresses gratitude for the support received during the recent fire. They thank those who helped, the firemen for their service, Clara Realty Co for prompt adjustment, and individuals including Mrs Martha Arnold and Frank Cosgrove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Realty Co
Fish Supper and Quilt Raffle Planned at Orton Mills Hall
The Advance Grangé reports the Orton Mills hall at Elm Grove will host a fish supper on Tuesday evening April 14. A raffle for a quilt will accompany the meal and all are welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advance Grangé
Orton Mills Hall
Shall Clare Become a Real Community Center
A column argues that Clare and its surrounding rural area rely on each other for prosperity. It warns that true community spirit, fair credit, and mutual support between town and country are essential to a thriving, integrated center, not mere charity or carrots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shall Clare
Sentinel
Webster
Clare
Uncle Sam
Clare’s
Claire
World News
Road Gate
Clarette
Ten Mile Circle
Brotherhood of Man
Teachers Engaged for Coming Year
The Board of Education announces a full roster of teachers for next year with five new faces. Roland Finch will coach and teach Manual Training and at least one academic subject, praised by Mt. Pleasant’s director of Physical Education. Other faculty include G. R. Bogan, Stella Lampman, Martha Gabbard, Eva Ardis, Claude Love, Hunice Slentz, Lucile Alderton, Margaret Ardis, Ruth Hachmuth, Elizabeth Maybee, Hazel Compton, Irene Brief, Alta Bellinger, Mildred Anderson, Gertrude Nordbeck, Dorris Ann Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Roland Finch
Tambling
Mt. Pleasant
Finch
Lodewyck
G. R. Bogan
Stella Lampman
Martha Gabbard
Eva Ardis
Claude Love
Hunice Slentz
Easter Cantata He is Risen in M B church
The Easter cantata He is Risen will be performed Sunday evening April 12 at the M B church replacing the usual program. Soloists and choruses include Mesdames Mulder Gumser Hunice Slentz Mrs McAllister Helen Hintz George Collins Dr Mulder Gumser McGuire and Mrs McGuire as accompanist and director. The missionary offering will be taken during the event. Everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. EB
Mesdames Mulder
Gumser
Hunice Slentz
McAllister
Helen Hintz
George Collins
Mulder
Messrs. Gumser
McGuire
Mrs. McGuire
Ward Supervisor Announces 1925 Tax Valuation Update
D Ward, Supervisor, states he has been re elected to assess for 1925 and will take the assessment at once. He urges taxpayers to report any unequal valuations and thanks them for their support.
Local baseball meeting set for April 18 at 7 30 PM
A meeting for local baseball organizers will convene at the K of P hall Monday evening April 18 at 7 30 to organize for the upcoming season.
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K. of P. Hall
Gratiot Men Convicted For Dynamiting Fish
George Cole and Edward Bosley of Gratiot county were convicted in Justice Callihan's court for dynamiting fish in Town Line Creek. Game Warden Pattit reports both men paid fines of 28 dollars 35 cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cole
Edward Bosley
Gratiot’ County
Buckleys Thank Fire Department and Neighbors
Mr and Mrs Buckley thank the city fire department and nearby friends for their help saving their house as a barn burned.
Redistricting, 90 Day Sessions Rock Michigan Legislature
The Michigan Legislature faces a stalled Wayne County redistricting debate with a 17 seat proposal defeated and a postponement vote. A constitutional convention in 1927 is seen as likely to settle the issue. A 90 day session amendment failed, with fears of rushed laws and political aims. A heated fight over a northern normal school location highlighted concerns over political control of education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
Wayne
House
W. L. Case
Bryant
Lower Peninsula
Miles Curtis
Battle Creek
Clare Library Association Annual Meeting Set
Annual meeting to be held next Tuesday afternoon April 14 at 4 30 at the home of Mrs A B Mulder. Each member may vote. Important issues to discuss beyond officer elections. Call issued by president Mrs Wm Bicknell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. BE. Mulder
Wm. Bicknell
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Help and Floral Tributes
We express gratitude to all who were kind during our bereavement. Thanks to the Ladies Aid and the school for flowers and to Rev. Smith for comforting words. Ona Blaine and family. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Blaine and family. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pyle and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School
Rev. Smith
Ona Blaine
Wm. Blaine
Robert Pyle
Eagle Bake Sale At Friz Parlors Saturday
The Hagie Aid and local ladies announce a bake sale at Friz parlors on Saturday April 11 to raise funds for Haster. Community members are urged to bring baked goods and support the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagie Aid
Friz
Thanking Voters of Second Ward for Supervisor Election
The message expresses appreciation to the voters of the Second ward for their support in the April 6 supervisor election and signs with the name Derby.
Appreciation for help extinguishing woods fire
Hi P Hubel expresses gratitude to the men who assisted in extinguishing a woods fire on April 5th. The note thanks volunteers and acknowledges their efforts in stopping the flames.
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Unites States
Canada
Great Britain
Northern Ireland
Cc. O. D
City OF
Lewis H. Thompson
STARS
Princess Theatre
Lake George Town Hall
Frank Cosgrove
Mr. Small Towner
Tennyson’s Brook
D. Ward
FISH
Mr. and
Mrs. M. Buckley
Kirby
M. A
Michigan State College of Agricultural and Applied Science
Clare Library Association
Eagle Bake Sale
Derby
P. Hubel
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