Aged Pioneer Ferdinand Giebel Passes in Clare
Ferdinand Giebel born May 8 1852 in Pommern Germany died April 7 1981 at home east of Clare after a short illness. He married Fredericka Breitag in Detroit and moved to Clare County in 1883. Survived by wife two daughters Anna Burch Frieda son Fred ten grandchildren two great grandchildren siblings and many relatives. Services at St John s Lutheran Church were held April 11 with burial at Cherry Grove.
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Ferdinand Giebel
Clare
Pommern
Germany
Detroit
Fredericka Breitag
Orn
George
Matilda Pepka
Giebel
Clare County
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Fred
Saginaw
Anna Burch
Netroit
Frieda
August Giebel
Flat Rock
Michigan
Matilda Kehrberg
Hermina Giebel
CG. Binhammer
Cherry Grove
Henry Giebel
Elizabeth Herzog
Carl
Fred Pepka
Isobel Cicotte
Wyandotte
Martha Waiderich
Edward Gilmore
Mr. Pleasant
Clarence Bader
Lansing
America and Law and Love at Ideal Theatre
A theater ad lists live film selections for Thur through Wed at the Ideal Theatre. Include See America, Outside the Law, Min and Bill with Mary Nolan and Wallace Beery, Her Wedding Night with Glara Bow, and The Man Who Came Back plus The Royal Family of Broadway. All shows priced 30c, 15c, 10c.
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America Kirst
Harry
Langdon
Bessie Love
Mary Nolan
Sun
Bill
Marie Dresler
Wallace Beery
Glara Bow
Royal Family of
Broadway
Card Party at St Gedilia's Church Parlor
Monday evening April 20 at St Gedilia's Church parlor a card party features bridge five hundred and Pedro. Refreshments provided. All welcome. Bill Abe offers Shakespeare fishing buckles and Kirk Patricks Drug Store advertises cheaper this year.
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St. Gedilia’s Church
Bridge
Pedro
Bill Abe
Kirkpatricks Drug Store
Clare High Wins Honors at Mt Pleasant Speech Contest
Mt Pleasant high school hosted a regional speech contest with ten schools. Lyle Allen placed second in Declamation with Toussaint L Ouverture and four points while first went to Mr Pleasant with five. Elizabeth Deller tied for first in Oratorical with Modern Divorce and Harrison. a runoff will decide the district berth.
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Mt. Pleasant High School
Helenville
Ewart
Harrison
Big Rapids
Hersey
Reed City
Sacred Heart Academy
Midland
Mt. ,Pleasant
Clare
Lyle Allen
Ray Bowen
St. Louis
Robinson
C. Beck
Central State Teachers’ College
Deller
the Sentinel
Aged Vernon Hill Resident Laid to Rest
Mahlon Buckley born near London Canada January 23 1845 died April 6 1931 at Vernon Hill age 86 years two months thirteen days He married Lizzie Hogan then lived near Clare worked in lumber camps and cleared timber Later married Chloetta Corbin August 23 1921 Survived by wife and step daughter Fannie Schultz Funeral from home with Rev Hurd officiating burial at Cherry Grove cemetery Odd Fellows and Rebekahs conducted grave services Attendees from away included Mrs Cecil Blanchard Mrs John Haring and daughter Doleta Mrs C L Bonham and daughter Dorothy and Mr and Mrs Bernie Hampton
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Mahlon Buckley
Catherine
James Buckley
London
Canada
Vernon Hill
Lizzie Hogan
Clare
I. O. O. F. Lodge
Friendship Order
Flint
Chloetta Corbin
Fannie Schultz
Hurd
M. E. Church
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Oddfellows
Rebekahs
Clare Lodge
Cecil Blanchard
John Haring
Doleta
Detroit
C. L. Bonham
Dorothy
Berkley
Bernie Hampton
Harrison
Elmer Bruckart Burned While Fishing Near Houghton Lake
Elmer Bruckart was badly burned on the face neck and hands while pumping up a gasoline torch during fishing between Houghton and Higgins Lake. The torch sprayed gasoline as the air valve failed before ignition, setting his face and neck alight. he endured pain but resumed work the next morning.
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Houghton
Higgins Lake
Elmer Bruckart
Mr. Bruckart
Grange Dance Set at Mt Vernon Hall Friday
The Mt Vernon Grange hall hosts a Friday evening dance on April 17 with ticket price reduced from 75 to 60 cents for the event.
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Mt. Vernon Grange Hall
Clare High School Baseball Opens April 23
The Clare high school baseball schedule starts Thursday April 23 against Evart. Coach Alldread, with only two returning players, aims to build a competitive team. Games begin at 8:30 each night, with matches at home or away through May 29 including Reed City Coleman Midland and Hvart.
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Clare High School
Evart High
Alldread
Evart
Reed City
Coleman
Midland
Hvart
Here
Flood Wins Chancery Suit Over Oil Leases
Judge Ray Hart ruled in favor of Peter Flood Vernon township land owner allowing withdrawal from a contract and dismissed a cross claim by Edmund F. Johnston to enforce the contract. The decision hinged on fraud claims but the court did not rule on that issue. The verdict drew hundreds of observers as talks of appeal to the state Supreme Court began.
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Ray Hart
Flood
Johnston
Vernon Township
Peter Flood
Edmund F. Johnston
Central Michigan
Vernon
Supreme Court
J A Jackson Home Robbed While Family At Church
Sunday morning the home of J A Jackson on west Seventh street was entered while the family attended church. A pocketbook with a driver's license and papers, plus a wrist watch gift from Mrs Irwin Schlegel, were taken. Monday the license and papers were found torn at City Hall leading officials to suspect juvenile culprits amid similar recent pranks.
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J. A. Jackson
West Seventh Street
Irwin Schlegel
Annual Meeting of Library Association Nominations
At the annual meeting of the Library Association on Tuesday April 21 at 7 30 p.m. the nominating committee will submit officers Pres Hileen Bogan Vice President Ruth Hachmuth Secretary Hilda Tibbits Treasurer Doris Ann Bicknell Eligible voters include members of the Good Literature or Study Club Nominating Committee Ada Hochstetler Myra Adline Florence Basset
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The
Library Association
Pres
Hileen Bogan
Ruth Hachmuth
Sec’y
Hilda Tibbits
Treas
Doris Ann Bicknell
Good Literature
Ada Hochstetler
Myra Adline
Florence Basset
Wool Pool To Be Handled By Local Co op
Arrangements with Harvey Dawson of the Co op Shipping Association move local wool growers toward pooling with state and national wool marketing bodies. The 1930 pool covered 38 percent of the national clip and reduced price fluctuations. 14 cents paid for good wool on delivery, with balance after grading. Michigan and Indiana wool will pool at Fort Wayne. about 60 percent of 1931 clip to be sold through the National Wool Marketing Association. The Boston buyer will stop direct purchases, handling pool wool only.
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Harvey Dawson
Legal Co-op Shipping Association
Michigan
Indiana
Fort Wayne
Ind
National Wool Marketing Association
Federal Farm Board
Boston
Life Sketch of Henry L. Green
Henry L. Green born December 30 1865 near Plain City Ohio died April 7 1938 aged 65 years 3 months 8 days. He moved to Clare Michigan in 1914 and lived there until his death. He married Etta D Patch February 22 1888 and had five children four sons and a daughter who died in 1925. Funeral services were held at Lake Michigan conducted by Rev EB Smith.
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Henry L. Green
Ofo Wm
Jane Green
Old Home Place
Plain City
Union County
Ohio
Clare County
Methodist Church of
Lake, Mich
Lake
Etta OD. Patch
Lulu Jacobs
Etta D. Green
Harry
Marion
Charles
Theodore
Toledo
Hlmer
Hdna Warner
Rosa Herriott
Lake Friday
EB. T. Smith
Clare
Inmate Clark Smedley Dies by Suicide at County Infirmary
Clark Smedley aged 48 an inmate at the County Infirmary committed death by his own action by ingesting carbolic acid last Monday. He was found in great pain by Mrs. Hugh Henderson Matron and died twenty eight minutes later after attempts at first aid and a physician. He formerly lived near Lake George.
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Clark. Smedley
Hugh Henderson
Lake George
12 Quart Galvanized Party Items At Bargain Prices
Sale notice lists 12 quart galvanized items priced at 16 cents each. Advertisement notes hours after 2:00 o clock Saturday and likely references Harris and Hirt as sellers or contacts.
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Harris A“ Hirt
Zenobia Chapter C E S To Have Grand Officers As Guests
Special meeting of Zenobia Chapter C E S Friday at 6 30 pm features a member banquet for Order families followed by opening in form at 8 pm Grand officers to be introduced and a large class of candidates initiated Otto W Bush Worthy Grand Patron of Michigan will address the gathering All members in good standing invited Mary D Nelson Worthy Matron
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Zenobia Chapter
Order
Otto W. Bush
Grand Chapter
Michigan
Order of the Eastern Star
Esteemed Clare businessman dies Tuesday
Fred Newsom, a respected Clare merchant connected with Big Tire and Vulcanizing Shop, died Tuesday around noon at his East State Street home after a period of poor health. He drove home saying he was sleepy. medical help failed to revive him. Services were held at his home and he was buried in Charlotte. His daughter in law Mrs. Glenn Newsom arrived shortly before his death to assist. A life sketch will appear next week.
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Fred Newsom
Clare
East State Street
Charlotte
Glenn Newsom
Battle Creek
Banquet Attracts Large Attendance Of Epworth League
The Ep worth League banquet at the Methodist church Tuesday evening drew many young people, extra tables were added at the last moment. Anna Mae Smalley arranged the menu and program, while Mrs. Wm. Gorcon provided decorations. The youth delivered toasts and program numbers with notable talent and credit. Mrs. Lampman gave a fitting closing talk.
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Epworth League
Methodist
Anna Mae Smalley
Wm. Gorcon
Mrs Augusta Crum Succumbs At Home Near Winn
Augusta Crum nee Richardson died at home near Winn on Saturday April 11 1931 at age 69 years 5 months 18 days. She was born in Fostoria Ohio October 28 1861 and lived most of her life in Michigan. She married Robert Henderson in 1879 he died 1891 and married Mahlon Crum in 1893 he died 1917. Survived by five children seven grandchildren one sister Carrie of Montpelier Ohio and one brother Delbert of Detroit. Funeral Tuesday at Winn church with interment at Union Cemetery. Rexall sale noted.
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Augusta
Charles G
Caroline B. Richardson
Fostoria
Ohio
Michigan
Robert Henderson
Mahlon Crum
Northern State Sanatorium Malt Tax Move Gains Momentum
Legislative leaders report rising support for a malt tax bill to fund the Northern State Sanatorium. Senate approval was 28 to 4 and pending House action with Governor Brucker’s stance uncertain. Revenue through July 1, 1982 funds county sanatoriums and $400,000 is set for construction and equipment.
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Senate
House
Brucker
Fire Department Holds Annual Meet and Elections
The city fire department met Monday evening with full membership. Chief C A Wellman resigned after 18 years of service and five years as chief. Albert Haley was recommended as new chief with John Groves as Asst Chief and Oise Derby as Secy Treas. Other officers were appointed including Captain Chemical Allen Crum and Captain Hose James Clute. Albert Thurston became regular to fill Haley’s vacancy.
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C. A. Wellman
Th Department
Albert Haley
John Groves
Sec’y Treas
Oise Derby
Chemical
Allen Crum
Hose
James Clute
Ladders
Robt
Archambault
Fred Smalley
Albert Thurston
Haley
Rev Chas Stroup New Pastor at Baptist Church
First Baptist Church voters invite Rev Chas Stroup of Hope to serve as pastor until fall. Stroup has thirty years in gospel work as a pastor and evangelist. His wife leads Hope church. Next Sunday he will speak on Signs of Christ's Coming followed by evangelistic evening services at 7 30.
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First Baptist Church
Chas. Stroup
Hope
Stroup
Hope Church
Specials at Jackson Market advertise low meat prices
Liver sausage 10c per pound beef stews 10c per pound pork roast 15c per pound two pounds of frankfurts 2 for 12c ring bologna 12c per pound plus sheet music latest hits from Kirkpatrick's Drug Store.
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Jackson Market
Kirkpatrick’s
Clare Chamber of Commerce Hosts Lady Night and Bürger Program
A large Clare crowd attended a Monday Chamber meeting with sixty seven seated at special tables arranged by Mrs. Barnes and served a ham meal. Deputy Geeck and Anderson organized attendance, and delegates featured a baritone solo by B. A. Throop. Paul Gibson announced a potato car event for April 17 with State College speakers, while Frank D. Fitzgerald spoke on state government and highways.
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Clare Chamber of Commerce
N. A. Elden
E. J. Johnston
Messrs. Gallagher and
Bayes
Morgan
B. A. Throop
Clare Realty Company
James Bicknell
Clare
Coleman
Harrison
Paul Gibson
State College
Ann Arbor
Geo. White
Frank D. Fitzgerald
Lanssing
Ficknell
Qlate
U. S. 10
Michigan
Fitzgerald
Lansing
Ben Carpenter
State Administrative Board
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Fred Gieble
James Whitcomb Riley
Ideal Theatre
Clare HI
MT. Pleasant
Elizabeth Deller
Houghton Lake
E. E. Johnston
H. A. Dawson
Garfield
Rexall
Adv
Mary D. Nelson
Augusta Crum
Winn
Fire Department
Baptist Church
C. of C
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