Three Candidates Retain Offices After Spring Election
G. Donald Kennedy won the State Highway Commissioner post by about 50 000 votes. Dr. Eugene B. Beliott secured the State Superintendent seat with roughly 45 000 majority. Judge Ray Hart of Midland defeated James B. Ryan of Mt. Pleasant by nearly two to one for Circuit Judge of the twenty first Judicial Circuit.
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G. Donald Kennedy
Eugene B. Beliott
Ray Hart
Midland
James B. Ryan
Mt. Pleasant
Twenty-First Judicial Circuit
Townships Elect Officers Monday for Coming Year
Local townships named new officers for the coming year including supervisors clerks treasurers highway commissioners and justices of the peace across Hamilton Lincoln Sheridan Summerfield Grant Vernon Wise Coldwater Gilmore. The message ends with thanks from Jennings Archambault to supporters.
Greenwood and Winterfield Township Official Listings
Greenwood Township officers listed include Supervisor Charles Van Blarcom Clerk Caroline Darling Treasurer Elsworth Chaffee Justice of Peace Henry Heintz Dan Holcomb and Edward Sanford for vacancy fill. Winterfield Township names Supervisor Lear Diment Clerk Raymond Richardson Treasurer C J Delts Justice of Peace Melvin Berkompas and William McCam as board members with constables Orland Blackledge Ivan Snider Frank Davis and James Storey.
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Greenwood
Charles van Blarcom
Caroline Darling
Elsworth Chaffee
Justice of Peace
Henry Heintz
Dan Holcomb
Edward Sanford
Winterfield
Ivan Snider
Frank Davis
James Storey
Traverse City Plans Big Entertainment for Rural Teachers Meet
Rural teachers from Clare County join about 1 500 attendees in Traverse City for the Michigan Rural Teachers Association convention April 17 and 18. The Traverse City Chamber plans tours of Grand Traverse region attractions including Clinch Park aquarium and Traverse City State Hospital. Local residents provide autos for side trips through Leelanau and Antrim counties.
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Clare County
Traverse City
Michigan Rural ‘Teachers ‘Association
Michigan
Clinch Park
Traverse City State Hospital
Sauto- Mobiles
Leelanau
Antrim
Recreation Leader Erwin Fuller Directs School Activities
Erwin Fuller WPA recreation leader will be at Clare school daily from 11:30 to 1:00 for noon recreation, 3:00 to 6:20 on weekdays, and 10:00 to 6:00 Saturdays. Children may join outdoor games and Fuller can guide hikes and outings for groups of six or more. Plans for playground activities include fastball and baseball.
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Erwin Fuller
WPA
Clare
Fuller
Methodist Senior Choir Presents The Glory of the Cross
The Methodist church senior choir will present The Glory of the Cross on Sunday evening in song. The program includes solos duets and group numbers with familiar hymns retelling Jesus crucifixion. An offering will be taken with proceeds for choir music.
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Methodist Church
Jesus
Telder Evangelists Return for Easter Service at Dover Tabernacle
Rev. and Mrs. A. D. Telder return from evangelistic work in the South and will lead a special Easter morning service at Dover Tabernacle. They invite friends and neighbors from Clare and surrounding areas to join in the welcoming observance next Sunday.
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Telders
Dover Tabernacle
A. D. Telder
Thhey
Clare
Barbara Houghton Honored by National DAR Chapter
Isabella Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution selected Barbara Houghton from Clare High School seniors for dependability leadership and patriotism. Michigan DAR honored 192 girls at Pilgrimage Day in Port Huron, with Lucille Barnes winning the Washington trip.
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Isabella Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
Clare High School
D.A.R
Barbara Houghton
Roy Houghton
Rose Hogue
Good Citizenship Dar
Washington, D. C
Michigan State
Port Huron
Lucille Barnes
Grosse Pointe
D.A.R. of
Michigan
Sarah Corbin ‘Robert
National Society
Da.r
Carrie ‘VanSchick
Eavenrich
D.A.R. A
Ardulasia Godaslein
Washington
Henry
Joy
Detroit
D. C
D.ar
Constitution Hall
Dar’s
Rev Galusha of Cadillac guest speaker at Easter services
Rev Galusha and his wife from Cadillac will attend Clare Baptist church Sunday morning. He will lead the Easter Sunrise service at six o'clock and deliver the message at the ten o'clock service and again at seven thirty in the evening. An Easter breakfast follows the morning worship. All without a permanent church home are invited to attend.
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FL. Galusha
Cadillac
Clare Baptist Church
Galusha
Appreciation Message From First Ward Winner Dave Woolston
A note to voters of the First Ward thanks them for loyal support at the April 7 election and pledges to use best efforts in office to please the constituents.
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First Ward
Dave Woolston
Skilled Workers Urged to Register at Alma Office
Alma Michigan is entering the last week of a statewide drive to register all workers. Mr Irish manager of the Alma Michigan State Employment Service reports over 275 new and rewritten registrations since March 14 1941. He says complete records of abilities and training aid national defense and that older workers with skilled backgrounds are returning to factory jobs while young men move from odd jobs to semi skilled work. He urges all skilled workers to register at the City Hall Alma Michigan as defense production grows.
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Irish
Alma
Michigan State Employment Service
Mr. Irish
Michigan
Clare Red Cross meets to organize war relief work
The Clare County Chapter American Red Cross executive committee met at the high school on March 8. Plans discussed for county production of dresses, knitting, socks, sweaters and shawls for war relief. Volunteers urged to chair city work. next meeting set for May 12.
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Clare County Red Cross
Clare County
American ‘Red Cross
Madge B. Lamb
Clare
Red Cross
Sour Icity
Lamb
Farwell
Mabel Florton
Citizens of the 21st Sophiad Act Thank Voters
In a brief note Ray Hart Circuit Judge expresses sincere thanks for the April vote and pledges utmost effort to merit the support and confidence of the citizens.
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Ee ‘Ray’ Hart
Community thanks neighbors for fire assistance
The Grosvenor Family expresses sincere gratitude for the help received after a recent fire. They thank friends and neighbors personally and say Herrick is a wonderful neighbor.
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Herrick
Grosvenor
Verne Hains Thanks Arthur Township Voters
Former supervisor candidate Verne Hains thanks Arthur township voters for their support in the Monday election and for backing him during his three prior terms.
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Arthur Township
Verne Hains
Thanking Friends and Neighbors for Kindness During Illness
George Cooper expresses gratitude to friends, neighbors, and Brush College Aid for acts of kindness and a nice gift during his illness.
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Brush College
George Cooper
Clare voters honored in April 7 election return for Alex McKinnon
A grateful note extends sincere thanks to Clare voters for their support at the April 7 election received by Alex McKinnon.
Grant Township Treasurer Elected by Voters
Dorothy Heuschele thanks supporters after winning the Grant township treasurer post at the polls on Monday.
Lincoln Township Treasurer Election Victory Statement
I thank the voters of Lincoln Township for their support in the election. I will give my best efforts to perform the duties of the office of treasurer. Lillian Hangen.
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Grant Township
Lincoln Township
Lillian Hangen
Aldermar
Harold A. Jones
Jas Walsh Thanks Vernon Township for Election Confidence
Voters in Vernon Township received a note of gratitude from Jas C Walsh thanking them for the support shown at Monday's election. The message expresses appreciation for the confidence and votes received.
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Jas. C. Walsh
Clare Voter Thanks Supporters After City Treasurer Race
A Clare voter expresses gratitude for the strong support received in the city treasurer election. The speaker pledges to honor the confidence shown and work toward the elected office.
Harold A. Jones Thanks Third Ward Voters
Harold A. Jones thanks supporters after being elected alderman on April 4 and pledges to give the office his best efforts.
Town Vote Message From Candidate Fevie McKinton
A voter outreach note from Monday urges support for Fevie McKinton in city elections. The message promotes loyalty and asks residents to back the candidate at the polls.
Bob Mair for Mayor Campaign Message to Clare Voters
A campaign note from Bob Mair to Clare voters thanks supporters and pledges the motto Bob Mair for best Interests of the City of Clare for the future. The message emphasizes dedication to municipal interests and civic improvement.
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Bob Mair
Clare
Local Servicemen Reported in Army and National Guard
Elmo Siel of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Siel has volunteered for the U S Army and is stationed at Camp Custer. George Tope Jr is transferred to Camp Lee Virginia in the Medical Corps. Leonard Cour Fred Fisher a Mr Randall and Henry Schroeder join the National Guard for three years and left for Fort Knox Kentucky. Privates Clifford A Wood Gilbert V Miles Gilbert W Collins of Clare and Frank A Coats of Farwell inducted into the Army transferred with 258 selectees to Aberdeen Proving Grounds Maryland for training at the replacement center. The group traveled by nine car special train from Fort Custer Recruit Reception Center.
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Elmo Siel
J. W. Siel
U. S. Army
Camp Custer
George Tope
George, Jr
Camp Lee
Virginia
Leonard Cour
Fred Fisher
Mr. Randall
Henry Schroeder
National Guard
Fort Knox
Kentucky
Clifford A. Wood
Gilbert V. Miles
Gilbert W. Collins
Clare
Frank A. Coats
Farwell
Army
Aberdeen .S Proving Grounds
Maryland
Fort Custer Recruit Reception Center
Card of Thanks for Evelyn’s Family and Marion
The Olson family expresses sincere gratitude to Evelyn's friends for sympathy and kindness during their recent bereavement.
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Evelyn
W. J. Olson
Marion
In Memoriam Delores Marie Coats Daugh ter and sister
In loving memory of Delores Marie Coats who left us three years ago on April twenty. Mr and Mrs Harley Coats and family remember her with affection and faith.
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Delores Marie
The
Angels
Harley Coats
Rummage Sale Notices Arrive Amid Chapter Gatherings
Distribution of rummage items fills chapter rooms after a recent Saturday afternoon arrival. The event signals ongoing community activity and preparation for a forthcoming sale.
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21St Judicial Circuit
DR. Hughne B
Elliott
State
Supt. of Public Instruction
Paul Catron
Ralph Carey
Fred Cosgrove
Eira Miller
Frank Beam
Hamilton Township
Lewis Churchill
J. F. McKenna
William Weldon
Sam McClain
Lincoln
Francis Baker
Elizabeth Moyer
Gertrude Bauer
Frank Luce
Harry Kress
Sheridan Township
R. S. McBride
Leowis ‘Rutter
John Klingelhofer
Carl Bradley
Ernest Kleiner
Summerfield Township
Fred Jones
Howard DéBarr
Treheurer
Clara Davis
Justice ‘of Peace
Ralph Phellpy
Board of Review
Willam ‘Davis
Charles VanDen Bergh
Glerk
S. A. Dawson
Misai Dorothy Heuschele
G. J. Nags
Albert Purdy
Julius Schaeffer
Sabella County
Vernon Township
James C. Walsh
Gerald Thayer
Edward McConnell
Thomas Bolen
Lionel Duncan
Ernest Irwin
Bud Shepherd
Herman Turbush
Rolland Thayer
Earl Henderson
Wise
Bert Banting
A. EB. Burton
Vera Slocum
Henry Russell
Glenn Fobter
Joseph Strief
Sidney Carey
Wesley Oliver
Albert Slocum
Bruce Morrison
Coldwater
Clyde Forbes
Cora Foote
Oscar Brown
Gilmore Township
H. A. Perry
R. C. McGuire
Harold Warner
Jennings Archambault
USA
Tia
Catei My
Michigan Rural Teachers Assn
Methodist
National Society OF D. A. R
Rev. Galusha OF
Mabel K. Horten
Secy
Citizens State Bank
of Clare
Federal Reserve Bank of
Federal Reserve Act
Banking Department
Michigan Financial Institutions Act
United States
Federal Reserve Bank
J. J. Stuart Bicknell
J. Stuart Bicknell
Ayel Mussell
Mark H. Bicknell
Wm. H. Bicknell
NSU
Clare Townsend Club No
Clare Lodge No
I.C.C.F
Hatton Townsend Club
Clare Common Council
Loomis Townsend Club
Him Grove Townsend Club
Clara Rebekah Lodge
Grant Townsend Club No. 1
Clare Chamber of Commerce
O.H.S
American Legion
Odd Fellows
Gladwin
F. Hall
Alex McKinnon
Dorothy Heuschele
Third Ward
Fevie McKinton
U.S
Memoriam
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