Clare County Fair Dates Set for September
Clare County announces the 1947 fair from September 10 to 13 with Dan Holcomb as secretary. Improvements planned include a new business office and grounds upgrades, reconditioned race track, expanded livestock and display amenities, free daily livestock parades, and Friday and Saturday fireworks. Admission for children free with reduced ride prices on school days. fair board members and officials listed.
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Clare County Fair
Fair Board
Dan Holcomb
Fred Glark
Ray Richardson
Ray Harrold
Clair Stanley
Ray Seelinger
L. H. Thompson
Louis Gee
Hold Moder
Holcomb
Clare County
Michigan Bell Announces Airplane Phone Service Plan
Michigan Bell plans in flight radiotelephone service using ship-to-shore links from Detroit and Port Huron with FCC permission. The service is temporary until nationwide high frequency stations are built, with current Michigan coverage within about 100 miles of Detroit Port Huron and Chicago operated by Illinois Bell.
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T. C. Maher
Michigan Bell Telephone Company
Maher
Federal Communications Commission
Michigan Bell
Detroit
Port Huron
Bell Companies
Michigan
Chicago
Illinois Bell Telephone Company
Hospital Entries Note Local Patients
George Skinner of Lake R I entered Clare Hospital Tuesday for a minor operation. Russell Thurston entered Clare Hospital Monday for pneumonia treatment and is responding favorably to hospitalization.
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George Skinner
Lake R-I
Clare Hospital
Russell Thurston
Women Name Colorfast Features For Ideal House Dress
Twelve thousand women across 22 states name colorfastness, no shrinkage, accurate sizing as top qualities for a perfect house dress. They want all washable construction including belt and trims, fabric that requires no special laundering, and strong stitching with comfortable fit for housework.
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American Home Economics Association
Labor Efficiency in Illinois Grain Area Surges
Labor farmers in the tash grain area of Illinois produce a bushel of corn in six minutes today, a sharp decline from 32 minutes thirty years ago, reflecting rising efficiency in agriculture.
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Tash-Grain
Illinois
Saginaw Valley plans discussed here Tuesday
Art Damoth praised Mr. Holbrook and Gerald Cotter as worthy figures and stressed friendship as the key to business success. Supervisors listed included Ray Harrold and others, with plans for Clare Airport funding, a city directory, and an air port committee meeting. The meeting featured Phelps Vogelsang and Gale Gibson of the Saginaw Valley Regional Planning Commission outlining the region’s 4 million acres housing 1 million people and addressing flood control, water conservation, and development needs.
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Art Damoth
Mr. Holbrook
Gerald Cotter
Ken Barnes
Chamber
Damoth
Ray Harrold
Arthur
Elvin Budd
Greenwood
Charles Woodry
Franklin
Austin Dunkle
Lincoln
Henry Austin
Redding
L. H. Thompson
Ralph Hebher
Herbert Randall
Clare
Clare County
Saginaw Valley
Phelps Vogelsang
Gale H. Gibson
Planning Commission
Flint
Vogelsang
Gibson
Austin Bates
U. S. Army
Saginaw River
Saginaw
Congress
Asist
Harrold to Lead Committee for Hearing Delegation
man Ray Harrold to head a commit tee for this work and arrange for a delegation to attend the hearing.
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Ray Harrold
Evangelistic and Baptismal Services at Church of God
Rev. Doyle Helbling will lead Sunday services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. The revival runs Sundays and Wednesdays from April 18 to 27 with a baptism by immersion on April 13 at 3:30 p.m. Baptismal attendance includes new converts in Clare and surrounding communities. Free city transportation is offered. call 631-M for Sunday times and 6:00–7:00 p.m. for weekday details.
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Doyle Helbling
Helbling
Davis
Clare
Church of God
Baptist Church
Six Legged Calf Not Born At Schaeffer Dairy
A local misannouncement claimed a six legged calf was born at Schaeffer Dairy last week. It was a lamb with a woolly face and four front legs plus two hind legs, and the animal is reported to be healthy and thriving.
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Schaeffer
Card of Appreciation for Kindness during Illness
gratitude for neighbors relatives and friends who assisted during our son Jimmie illness. thanks to those who shoveled access to the hospital and to Mr and Mrs Jay Clute for their steadfast support. signed Mr and Mrs Arthur Phillips.
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Jimmie
Jay Clute
Arthur Phillips
Clare Public School Folk Festival Postponed to April 25
The Clare Public School Folk Festival, twice postponed by weather and illness, will be held in the school gym Friday evening April 25. Original tickets will be honored at this rescheduled event.
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Clare*Public School
Munson thanks First Ward voters for alderman support
Glenn B. Munson expresses gratitude to the citizens of the First Ward for their vote of confidence and support in his alderman campaign.
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First Ward
Glenn B. Munson
Clare Voters Thank You for Support in Mayoral Race
Clare mayoral winner Herb Randall expresses gratitude to supporters and pledges fair impartial administration after election victory.
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City of
Clare
Herb Randall
Harrison Choirs To Be Presented Here April 13th
The Junior and Adult Choirs of the First Congregational Church of Harrison present the Easter cantata Life Eternal at Clare Methodist Church on Sunday evening April 18. Rev. Harold Watson delivers devotional. soloists include Wilder Hecker and James Mead. Beverly Spaulding, Doris Trowbridge, and Donna Jean Clapp perform soprano alto duets. Hlaine Remus and others sing in ensembles. the program ends with The Resurrection and the Life and Benediction by Rev. Chas. B. Hahn.
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First Congregational Church of
Harrison
Clare Methodist Church
Harold Watson
Lord
Wilder Hecker
Gethsemane
Doris Trowbridge
Donna Jean Clapp
the King
Beverly Spaulding
Hlaine Remus
State Aid For County Residents $19,823 in March
County residents received $19,823.20 in March for Old Age Assistance Aid to Dependent Children and Aid to the Blind. Clare County paid $14,472.40 in February to 389 Old Age Assistance recipients, 78 ADC families received $5,112.20, and two blind residents got $89.90. The March total slightly exceeds 1946 levels and is close to February 1947 figures.
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Clare County
Rabb's Furniture and Appliance Store Sale Continues
The going out of business sale at Rabb's Furniture and Appliances continues through next week. Many bargains remain on cabinet sinks steel cabinets furniture electric appliances radios and other items for home use.
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Rabb’s
Rabb
Clare Rod and Gun Club Holds Annual Dinner
The Clare Rod and Gun Club hosts its annual dinner on May 27. Dick Gerhardt from the Educational Division of the Department of Conservation presents wildlife pictures and lists contributors with prizes donated by local businesses.
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Clare Rod and Gun Club
Local Service Ads Run By DeSoto Plymouth and area figures
Community notices list a series of small services and sales including oil changes, haircuts, beef roasts, milk, bone steaks and cheese purchases. Names such as Mrs G C Born Chic Brown Mrs B Border Mr Pinaire John Schelhass Geo White Jos ie Parker Henry Kinsel Jim Hos kins and Ferris Graham appear alongside firms like Schaeffer s Dairy Kraft Cheese Co Clare Hardware and Courtney Bauer. The compiled items resemble a local shopper directory with multiple firms and individual customers.
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Dick Gerhardt
Educational Division
Department of Conservation
Porcupine Mountain
Luke’s Service
Harold Fleming
J. B. Marley
Joe Spreat
Palace Sandwich Shop
Harold Hughes
Schaeffer's Dairy
Vandewarker’s
Fr. Sruba
Gateway Distributing Co
Therma Fingerette
Chas. Wilcox
Little’s
Iva
Bruckart
Clare Auto Parts
Rear View Mirror
Bob Pinaire
Houghton Drug
Ken Ritter
Wyman's Grocery
Dr. Hammerberg
Jim Hoskins
Bicknell
Ferris Graham
Geo. Wisler
Gulf Service
Joe Grigware
Cities Service
G. C
Chic Brown
Floyd McGuire
Shumway & Loomis
B. Border
Hendrie Bros
Pinaire
Schaeffer’s Dairy
John Schelhass
Thayers
Geo. White
Courtney Bauer
Josie Parker
Kraft Cheese Co
Henry Kinsel
Clare Hardware
Bait Box
Bob's Saies & Service
Sunday School Attendance and Local Visitors
Attendance at Sunday School was thirty six. A sunrise service took place at the Colonville church on Easter Sunday. Mr and Mrs Hanner of Farwell visited at the Harley Coats home. Wilbur Mann and children were guests at the Ath ey home. Arlene Freda and Ronald Orvis dined with the Badgley family. Remember Christian endeavor every Sunday evening at the hall. Everyone is welcome.
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Colonville
Hanner
Farwell
Harley Coats
Wilbur Mann
Athey
Arlene
Freda Orvis
Ronald Orvis
Wellington Badgley
Appreciation from Jimmie Lee Phillips
Jimmie Lee Phillips thanks friends relatives neighbors and schoolmates for cards letters fruit candy ice cream flowers toys and Easter baskets sent during hospitalization and after returning home. Gratitude extends to Dr Hammerberg and nurses for care.
Card of Thanks for Flowers and Kindness
I express thanks to friends neighbors and relatives for flowers cards and fruit during my hospital stay in Mt Pleasant. I also thank doctors and the nursing staff for their kindness.
Third Ward Supervisor Elected Art Morgan Thanks Voters
Art Morgan thanks Third Ward voters for confidence in nominating and electing him as supervisor. He expresses gratitude to supporters and outlines commitment to the ward.
Farwell businessmen hold annual meeting April 14
The Farwell annual celebration meeting will be held Monday April 14 at the town hall at 8 00 p m. for electing officers for the coming year and to transact other necessary business. Louis Gee secretary.
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Farwell
Louis Gee
Grateful thanks from Helen Bay to friends and neighbors
Helen Bay expresses gratitude for cards letters flowers gifts and visits during her illness and again for the lovely birthday cards she received last week. She thanks everyone for their love and support.
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Helen Bay
Community thanks for support during illness
A note expresses gratitude to friends neighbors relatives Sheridan Grange Rev Lever and others who sent flowers cards and good cheer during illness.
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Sheridan Grange
Rev. Lever
Community thanks after benefit supper assistance
The Perry family thanks the Farwell 1 0 0 and Rebekah Lodges along with friends for hosting a benefit supper and for other forms of help. They extend gratitude and blessings to all who assisted.
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Farwell
Rebekah Lodges
Guy
Alma Perry
Mary
Notice to public of Brownell family ancestry in Clare area
Public notice seeks any knowledge of George Brownell and Emily Wilson Brownell and their parents Mary Jane Brownell Wilson Moore. The family lived in Clare from before 1876 until Emily Brownell’s death in 1925. Source reference Q3110 and contact Blake, Box 47, Murrieta, California.
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George
Brownell
Emily Wilson Brownell
Mary Jane Brownell Wilson Moore
Clare
Emily Brownell
George BH
Blake
Box
Murrieta
Calif
Travel salesmen wanted in Michigan Clare Sentinel ad
Classified notice seeks two energetic salesmen to travel Michigan selling sporting goods toys and household items to various stores. Experience not required but willingness to learn and travel with a good car. Phone 663 or write Box 55 Clare Sentinel.
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Michigan
Clare Sentinel
Gratitude Expressed by W E Gilson for Support
The note thanks friends for kindness and comfort from Rev Chas Kleinhardt Miss Gerow and the Clare Townsend Club. It also credits pallbearers and Mr Thurston for handling matters and expresses deep indebtedness to all.
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Chas. Kleinhardt
Miss Gerow
Clare Townsend
Mr. Thurston
Gratitude Note From Mrs. Floyd Randle
Mrs. Floyd Randle thanks friends and relatives for flowers plants fruit candy cards and letters received and thanks Dr Wood and the nurses for their care during her stay at Community Hospital. She expresses gratitude to all.
Local neighbors thanked for surprise party and gifts
Mr and Mrs Bernie Snear express gratitude to Stevenson Lake neighbors for a surprise party held for their son Donald and for the lovely gifts. They invite friends to welcome them again.
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Stevenson Lake
Donald
Bernie Snear
Green Fees at Glaze Country Club in 1947
The 1947 green fees list shows single adult rates at 95 dollars while married couples are charged 35 dollars. Special pricing applied to school children under 18 years as noted, under the direction of 2712 Mr. F. P. Rosier.
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Glaze Country Club
Third Ward thanks voters for April 7 election support
Paul Manea extends gratitude to the voters of the third ward for their support in the April 7 election and invites residents to attend council sessions.
Dance at Elm Grove Evening at Bim Grove
A dance at Elm Grove tonight April 11 sponsored by Sheridan Grange with proceeds to parish funds. Music and refreshments to be provided, attendees urged to arrive early for the event hosted by Luvich.
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Bim ‘Grove
Sheridan
Grange
Parson
Luvich
Serbed
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Hospital News
John Murphy
Kroger Service
Kroger Co
Murphy
Kroger
Main
Clare Voters
Clare, Michigan
WM. H. Bicknell
Member
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Desoto
Plymouth
Willys
Arthur Center
Third Ward
Art Morgan
W. E. Gilson
F. P. Rosier
Paul Manea
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