Clare Leads With Scrip From Closed Bank Funds
Clare becomes first city to issue scrip backed by deposits in its closed bank. A. B. Gibbs administers five percent of funds in circulation via Trade Dollar inspired scrip. Ninety receivers certificates held as security until dividends are paid. Other towns like Pontiac Lansing Jackson and Belding study similar plans.
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United States
Howell
Mt. Pleasant
Alma
Clara
Chamber of Commerce
Gibbs
Pontiac
Lansing
Jackson
Belding
Relics Highlight Meeting of Good Literature Club
Good Literature Club members and guests met at Mrs. Johanna Mack’s home on Tuesday evening April 11. Members presented relics with histories including a Revolutionary War musket and Clare Sentinel prints, followed by songs by seven fifth graders under Miss Doris Gerow and a book review by Miss Frances Davy on James Rathburn Oliver abou t Victim and Victor. Mrs. Leah Gardon was welcomed as a new member.
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Good Literature Club
Johanna Mack
Ireland
Doris Gerow
Frances Davy
James Rathburn Oliver
Victor
Wilson
Clare Sentinel
Clare
Clare H. S
Leah Gardon
Annual Library Meeting at City Library
The annual Library meeting is set for Saturday afternoon April 15 at four thirty at the City Library. All members of the Association of two women's clubs may vote and participate in planning for the year. Reports from officers will be given. Mabel W. Mulder, President.
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Mabel W. Mulder
Welfare Notice on Bean and Potato Availability
Welfare room offers beans and potatoes on regular days. Wednesday morning 9 to 12, Thursday and Friday afternoon 1 to 6.
Oil News from Glare County and Vernon Field
The Iva Schafley Fur Farm Syndicate No 1 drilled on section 21 Summerfield township with casing set and tank erected. drilling to resume. David Crowley No.1 in section 23 Vernon Field declared dry and plugged. Russell No.2 section 22 yielded water at 500 feet. casing and resumed drilling planned. Heavy rains delay field work as ground remains too soft for trucks.
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Glare County
Iva Schafley
Fur Farm
Summerfield Township
Dundee
Vernon Field
David Crowley
Russell No. 2
Zenobia Chapter Elects Officers After Final Meeting
Zenobia Chapter held its last meeting of the year on Thursday April 6 electing officers for 1933 8 with Worthy Matron Josie Koch and Worthy Patron Alexander Bh Write among those chosen. Installation set for April 27 with ten appointive officers and three alternate Grand Chapter delegates named.
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Zenobia
Doris Gerow
Maude Holmes
Nellie Thurston
Josie Koch
Worthy
Worth
Alexander Bh. Write
Anna Northon
Lemuel McCulloch
Mabel K. Horton
Ada Hochstetler
Adelaide Wylie
Lillian Sanford
Susan Hail
Iva Fisher
Funeral for Grant resident Saturday at Dover Tabernacle
Peter Boots aged resident of Dover died Wednesday after weeks of illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon from the Dover Tabernacle with burial in Maple Grove cemetery at Harrison. Rev. Chas. Kleinhardt to officiate.
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Peter Boots
Dover
Comedy and Crime Screenings at Ideal Theatre
The Ideal Theatre presents Trouble in Paradise with Mariam Hopkins and Kay Francis on Thur and Fri, plus Two Eyes One Apple. Sherlock Holmes on Fri, Silver Dollar with Edward G. Robinson on Sat, Call Her Savage with Clara Bow next Tue and Wed, then 42nd Street and Cavalcade.
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Thur
Mariam Hopkins
Kay Francis
Sherlock Holmes
Clive Brooks
Sim
Edward G. Robinson
Clara Bow
Texas
Feautras
42Nd Street
Oldest Vernon Pioneer John B Phinisey obituary
After an illness of two years John B Phinisey died Saturday April 1988 at his home in Clare Michigan. Born February 28 1853 in Jonin Mich he moved with his parents to Isabella county then lived on the Perry farm for 17 years. He moved to Clare 12 years ago and served as supervisor of the third ward for eight years. He is survived by his wife Harriet a son Harl and three granddaughters Thelma Harriet and Eola Phimsey of Clare a brother Richard of Battle Creek and several nieces and nephews Funeral services were held at the home with Rev J B Lockyer of the Methodist church, Norris Hiden singing two duets accompanied by A J Wylie Interment was in Cherry Grove cemetery. Out of town relatives present included Richard Phimsey and two sons Max and Claude.
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John B. Phinisey
West Sixth Street
J. B. Phinisey
Jonin
Mich
Isabella County
J. D. Allen
Clare
Perry
Third Ward
Harriet
Harl
Thelma
Eola Phimsey
Richard
Battle Creek
J. B. Lockyer
Methodist Church
Norris Hiden
A. J. Wylie
Cherry Grove
Richard Phimsey
Max and
Claude
Methodist Auxiliary Easter Breakfast Held at Mrs Bicknell Home
The Methodist Ladies Auxiliary hosted a happy Easter breakfast Wednesday at 9 a m in Mrs Martha Bicknell's home. Thirty guests enjoyed the program with music including Magdalene sung by Louise Rogers and a devotional by Rev J B Lockyer. The event featured pastel place programs and a focus on Bread Work and Love.
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Martha Bicknell
Methodist Ladies Auxiliary
Mulder
Marie Holbrook
McGuire
Frances Anderson
Good Friday Community Service Planned by Four Churches
The Congregational church hosts a four church cooperative Good Friday service with St. Cecilia Catholic and St. John’s Lutheran each holding 2:00 pm and the Congregational service at 1:15 pm. Four periods feature hymns readings and sermons by Revs Elliott Lockyer Telder and Dawe on Gethsemane Betrayal Trial and Crucifixion. Clate Chamber endorses stores closing 12 to 3 pm to boost attendance.
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St. Cecilia’s Catholic
St. John’s Lutheran
Congregational United
Elliott
Lockyer
Telder
Dawe
Gethsemane
Calvary and Easter Day One Day Apart Song
A reflective Easter poem joining Calvary and Easter Day as one arc of sorrow and joy. It contrasts Earth's saddest day with its gladdest, noting the cross and resurrection as inseparable parts of a single divine moment.
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Calgary
Calvary
Sin
Gypsy Rover Delights Full House At High School
The postponed Gypsy Rover operetta in three acts played to a full house at the high school auditorium last Friday. Glee Club members received praise for their performances with Miss Glerum and both clubs highlighted for their contribution. Proceeds fund travel for five students to Grand Rapids for the North Central Music Supervisors Conference this spring.
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Glerum
Grand Rapids
Music Supervisors
Masons Hold Regular Meeting and Pancake Supper
John Q Look Lodge No 404 met Tuesday night to discuss Grand Lodge in Lansing next month and planned a pancake sausage and maple syrup supper for April 18 in the Masonic dining room. The event includes judges and three young couples as part of the evening.
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John Q. Look Lodge
Grand Lodge
Lansing
W. M
M. R. Howlett
Sec. F. Hoehstettler
Masonic
State Department Not Involved in Beer Licenses
Secretary of State Frank D. Fitzgerald announced the department has no role in current prohibition law administration. He said it will not receive powers or duties under liquor and beer control bills under consideration by the legislature. The statement followed inquiries about license applications.
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Department of State
Frank D. Fitzgerald
Father and Son Banquet at Congregational Church
A Father and Son banquet will be held at the Congregational church on Wednesday evening May 3. Rev. Percy V Dave of Cadillac will be the speaker. Musical numbers and entertainment are planned. Tickets are 70 cents each and cover both father and son.
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Father & Son
Congregational Church
Percy V, Dave
Cadillac
Pbotht Father
Grangers to Meet at Greenwood Town Hall
A meeting is set for next Wednesday night at Greenwood Town Hall. All persons interested in Grange work are urged to attend. Jennings Archambault is listed as a contact.
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Greenwood Townhall
Joint meeting of Legion and Chamber draws 100 attendees
Clare Chamber of Commerce and Walter H. Larman Post held a joint April dinner in Legion rooms with over 100 attendees from business, farming and nearby chambers. Speakers included Edward G. Johnston, Leslie P. Kergen, Miles Callaghen and local officials among others.
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Clare Chamber of Commerce
Walter H. Larman
Legion Rooms
Legion
Clare
Harvison Chamber of Commerce
Albert Dawe
Stanley J. Morrison
Lockyer
Arthur Sheffield
Harrison Chamber of Commerce
John Greer
George White
Leo I. Oden
Alexander E. Wylie
Walter H. Larman Post
White
Kef
Enthusiasm at First Baptist Church Meetings in Clare Area
Crowds packed the First Baptist Church in Clare and surrounding communities for two weeks of gospel meetings. The Vanderjagt family performed with multiple instruments and voices, Rev. Van derdach delivered the sermon, and visitors Dr. J. Helm and Joseph Van Nus from Grand Rapids spoke with musical accompaniment. Pastor Rev. A. D. Telder welcomes these devoted Christian guests. A Sunrise Easter service is set for six o'clock with all church friends urged to attend.
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Clare
First Baptist Church
Vanderjagt
Vanderdach
J. Helma
Joseph van Nus
Grand Rapids
Wave Press
Helm
van Nus
A. D. Telder
Easter Program at Vernon Community Sunday School
The Vernon Community Sunday School presents an Easter program at Mt. Vernon Grange hall this Tuesday at eight o'clock. Miss Louise Panticki chairs the committee in charge. The public is invited to attend and enjoy the entertainment.
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Vernon Community Sunday School
Mt. Vernon Grange Hall
Louise Panticki
Chicken Dinner at Mrs. Gleason Home for Sto Cecilia
A chicken dinner will be served at the home of Mrs. Leon Gleason on April 19 for Sto Cecilia church. Reservations are requested. Serving begins at 5 30. Price 85 cents.
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Leon Gleason
Sto. Cecilia Church
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Ideal Theatre
Vernon
Methodist Auxiliary
Bicknell
CONGS
Clate Chamber of Commerce
By Susan Coolidge
Glee Club
Masons
Grangers
Jennings Archambault
Legion and
C. Ofc
Com. Kergen
Rep
M.M. Callaghan
Baptist Church
Rexall
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