Village Council Opens With New Faces and Appointments
The village council held its first post election meeting Tuesday night with Fred Siegle presiding due to the vacancy caused by Guy Disprow’s removal. Arthur Hess filled the vacancy on a temporary basis. Hess also holds multiple committee roles alongside Harold Lockwood and Vernie Hose. Licenses for Boonstra Weaver and Kreier were renewed while new appointments included Hess as temporary president, Stinchcombe and Hess on water, Lockwood and Stinchcombe on streets and parks, and Miller named dog warden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preadent
Fred Siegle
Guy Disprow
Siegle
Arthur Hégs
Hess
Liquoricenses
Boonstra
Philip Weaver
Dominic Kreier
Pra Tem
Arthur Hess
Harold Lockwood
Dewey Dell
Homer Stinchcombe
Vernie Hose
Louis Waddington
Cecil Davison
Frank Coker
Board of Review
Juniors Celebrate Class Play Success at Ideal Theatre
The Junior cast of the class play Gay celebrated their Thursday show with guests at the Ideal Theatre in Clare. They then visited advisor Miss Morrison's apartment for dancing games and snacks, though she refused to excuse classes the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ideal Theatre
Clare
Miss Morrison
Blue Star Mothers Plan Monday Meeting
Blue Star Mothers will hold their regular meeting Monday night April 16 to discuss activities and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Star
Pupils Win Prizes in Cancer Contest
The County Cancer Committee awards cash prizes at Farwell with Mrs. Philip Killoran announcing winners. First prize in contest goes to Alice Stinchcombe, second to Sharon Hulin, third to Gertie Howell. Poster contest winners are Philip Sparta and Robert Leichti, with Janette Wright third. The first prize essay titled Cancer and Me urges giving to the American Cancer Society and discusses signs and prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Cancer Committee
Clare
Farwell
Farwell Woman’s Club
Philip Killoran
Bissay
Alicé Stinchcombe
Sharon Hulin
Gertie Howell
Philip Sparta
Robert Leichti
Janette Wright
Tom Elliott Birthday Dinner Hosts in Clare Party
Mrs Tom Eliott and daughter Carol Lee hosted a birthday dinner for Tom Elliott Tuesday night. Guests included Mr and Mrs Laurie Woodward and daughter and Mrs L H Thompson, all of Clare, with cake and celebratory trimmings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Eliott
Carol Lee
Tom
Laurie Woodward
L. H. Thompson
Clare
Tenth Anniversary Observed by Women’s Society of Commerce
The April 5 W.S.C. meeting in the church sanctuary marked the Tenth Anniversary of the W.S.C.S. Guests included six members from Mt. Pleasant Community Methodist Church. The program featured a litany, prayers, readings, and a focus on Women in Industry, with histories of the World Federation of Methodist Women and candle lighting for milestones in membership and activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C
W.S. CS
Community Methodist Church
Mt. Pleasant
Mra
Wilmot Carpenter
Harold Lockwood
Lockwood
Luce
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Bernard Schofield
Eta
Hila Carpenter
World Federation of Methodist Women
Christ
Carpenter
Raymond Scott
Walter Badger
Active Spiritual Life Committee
Farwell Briefs Dinner Guests and Local Moves
Dinner guests Sunday included Mr. and Mrs. Casper Clark and Miss Bertha Babcock with two Merritt Fuller daughters and Mr. and Mrs. Wilton Powell and children of Mr. Pleasant. Arthur Finch of Pine Run visited his mother Mrs Jen nie Finch and brother Lawrence Finch. Friday night guests were Mr. and Mrs. Willard Dell of Flint. Saturday visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Bud Neilson of Midland. Elma Beisenhauer joined the Dells to Midland for a fish dinner at Reginald Dells. Mrs. Thomas Brooks and Estell of Lansing spent the weekend here. Mr. Brooks is at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing not well. Arlo Barber and family moved to Carson City for oil work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper Clark
Bertha Babcock
Merritt Fuller
Wilton Powell
Pleasant
Arthur Finch
Pine Run
Jennie Finch
Lawrence Finch
Dewey Dell
Willard Dell
Flint
Dells
Bud Neilson
Midland
Elma Beisenhauer
Reginald Dells
Thomas Brooks
Gon. Estell
Lansing
Brooks
Sparrow Hospital
Arlo Barber
Carson City
Robert Anderson Named New Gulf Station Manager
Robert Anderson of Coleman has been appointed manager of the Gulf Super Station, replacing Peg Echofield. He assumed duties on March 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Anderson New
Robert Anderson
Coleman
Peg Echofield
Mr. Anderson
Dog confinement rule starts April 16 1951
Starting Monday April 16 1951 all dogs must be confined and any dogs found running at large will be picked up by the dog warden with a $3 release fee. Louis Gee clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Gee
Farwell High Sports Roundup Includes Donkey Basketball
Ralph Godfrey brought his donkeys to Farwell for an April 8 donkey basketball game. The Hobby Donkey Derby provoked laughs and spills as Louisa, the Sophomore girls, beat the Senior girls 2-0 in an unladylike match. The boys played a rough showcase, and Farwell hosts Beal City on April 18 to open the baseball season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Godfrey
Farwell
Louisa
Beal City
Mrs Raymond Scott Honored at Social Gatherings
Mrs Raymond Scott hosted a birthday supper in her home for her sister in law Mrs Irwin turning seventy one. Guests included Mr and Mrs Aaron Irwin and Mr and Mrs John Shilling of Farwell and Mr and Mrs Hugh McDonald of Lake. Mrs Irwin hosted a birthday supper in her home with Mr and Mrs Frank Irwin Mr and Mrs Gee Irwin Margy and Mr and Mrs Raymond Scott among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond, Scott
Aaron “Irwin
Aaron
Irwin
John Shilling
Farwell
Hugh McDonald
Lake
Frank Irwin
Gee
Margy
Raymond Scott
Bernard Scotts to Build New Home
Mr and Mrs Bernard Scott have sold their Mint residence and moved into a small CO Harvey cabin on the town’s northeast edge. They plan it as a temporary home while a new house is built. Mrs Scott and son Roger stay with her parents Mr and Mrs Homer Rodgers until ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Scott
Mint
CO. Harvey
Odd Fellows Plan Another Dance After Saturday Event
The Odd Fellows sponsored a dance in their hall last Saturday night and report it a success. A second dance is planned for April 21 with Schlaf ley's orchestra providing the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Schlafley
Penny supper planned by W.S.C.S. ladies
The W S C S ladies of the Methodist Church are planning another penny supper in the near future. Watch this paper for the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.C.S
The
Methodist Church
April events schedule noted for Alice Seeley chapter
Friday April 13 includes regular and initiation for the Alice L Seeley Chapter. Saturday April 14 features a hard time party at the school gym. Tuesday April 17 lists the Woman's Club at the library. Wednesday April 18 covers 10.0.F. and Rebekah Lodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice L. Seeley
Woman’s Club
Library
Rebekah
Village cleanup plan for canned waste collection
Cans and other items placed in containers along streets and alleys will be collected by the village cleanup truck and will occur every two weeks on Mondays.
Markets and Livestock Prices Featured at Clare Auction
Grain and feed prices from Johnston Elevator Co list wheat oats rye barley buckwheat. Meats and eggs quoted by L W Jackson with hogs dressed at 28 dollars per cwt beef 40 to 55, veal 56, spring lambs 58, heavies hens 32, prime hides 19. Rosebush Elevator shows egg grades from extra large to pullets. Clare Livestock Auction notes best butcher steers 30 to 33, common cattle 24 to 30, cutters 22.50 to 26.66, bulls 38 to 41, stockers 24 to 41, with prices varying by class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston Elevator Co
Sricjas
L. W. Jackson
Rosebush
Clare
For Sale John Deere H tractor and equipment
For sale a John Deere H tractor on new rubber completely overhauled last year with 16 inch bottom plow two row cultivator and three section spring tooth harrow in good condition. Bruce Pelch five miles north one east and percent north of Clare. For sale McCormick Deering hay loader nearly new and one hundred bales mixed hay. John Sommiers 154 miles east of Farwell No Saturday sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Deere H Tractor
Bruce
McCormick Deering
John Sommiers
Farwell
Webber
Harrison
Gerrit Hamatra
Colonville School
Ronald Carr
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William Miller
John Northon
E. 5Th St
Francis Loomis
U.S. Trunk Line
Fred Busche
Michigan
American Cancer Society
Charlotte
Tom Elliott
Mole Ene
OG Bs
Northwood. Dairy
Lea
Bostone
Bernard Scotts
Acton Hee
Gannam
Burks & Heavy
Seaeenad
Salsbury
George Bryant
Tice
Tice’s
Barred Rock Farm & Hatchery
Barryton, Michisep
Northern Michigan
Wolverine Stock Yards Co
St. Johns
Lake Aesa
Dull’s Kasco Feed & Farm Service
Will
Ted. Hoefsch
Lamb
George Bates
Harrison, Mich
Jersey
Norris Carrow
Elm Grove
Durham
Holstein
W. E. Badgley
Dan Butterfield
Ross Coe
R-4
Rieinhardt Bros
Timothy
Wm. Kapplinger
Clare County Credit Bureau
Floyd Werts
W.C. Allis Chalmers
BN Farmall
Ford
Leon’Dull Farm Hervey
BRIS
New Holland
Dearborn
Magnus Tractor Sales
Tony van Soest
McBain
Mich
Magnus ‘Tractor Sales
Clare, Mich
John Deere
William Webber
Caterpillar Tractor
Albert Storke
Beaverton
Allis Chalmers
Ford and Ferguson Tractor
W. B. Badgley
Bill
Clare Office
W. Fifth ST
Irene McKinney
Ward Ave
Detroit
Bowl For Health
N. McEwan
Clare, Michigan
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