Annual Rod and Gun Club Dinner Well Attended
One hundred seventy five members friends and guests of the Clare Rod and Gun Club gathered at St. Cecilia's Church social parlors for the annual banquet. Henry Doll presided as president and spoke of conservation work aiding war effort with lakes streams forests. Mayor Archambault and other officials attended as Leo Brown acted as toastmaster and remarks highlighted trout stocking plans for April 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Rod and Gun Club
St. Cecilia's Church
Charles D. Brophy
Henry Doll
The
Rod and Gun Club
Leo Brown
Henry
Robert Archambault
Jim Wilkinson
Paris
Dick Bradwick
Paris Hatcheries
Russell Martin
Michigan Department of Conservation Training School
Higgins Lake
Byron Rockwell
Roscommon Department of Conservation
Lyman Frisbey
Theo.g. Bowler
Michigan United Conservation Clubs
Lloyd Wagner
Michigan State Police
Wayne Tennant
Hart Skinner
Fred Smith
Leo
Harold Loomis
Laddie
Annie Laurie
Iers
Betty Williams
Rachmaninoff
Vena Lee Gillespie
Gerald A Spence Dies Near Barryton April 10 1944
Gerald Allen Spence, born December 7 1920 in Coldwater township Isabella County, died April 10 1944 at his father's home north of Barryton aged 23 years four months three days. He married Mary Vincent August 28 1937 and had two sons Jessie He win and Harold Allen. Survived by wife, two sons, mother and stepfather, father, sister, seven brothers and many relatives. Funeral held April 12 at Spence Cemetery with pallbearers Carl Glasler Floyd Tower George Beers Henry Bazairre Fay Forbes and Charley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Allen Spence
Coldwater Township
Isabella County
William J. Spence
Barryton
Mary Vincent
Jessie Hewin
Harold Allen
Edwin Snook
Lake
Sarah Daniels
Saginaw
Orrie
Traverse City
Russell
Jackson
William
Hrie and
Lloyd
Brinton
Sutton Sales
Spence Cemetery
Waytood
Carl
Glasler
Floyd
Tower
George Beers
Henry Bazairre
Fay
Charley
Forbes
Mary Barbowr
Boy Struck by Auto Near Clare
Thomas Howard Farrell six year old son of Mr and Mrs Ha Farrell was struck as he crossed McEwan street at Fourth street intersection around 6 30 PM Wednesday. He was treated for shock and facial and leg abrasions at Dr Ballard offices and Clare Hospital X rays showed no broken bones. Chief John Asline investigated and witnesses cleared Mrs Schlafley of blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Howard Farell
Ha. Farsell
Eleanor Schlafley
Clare
McEwan Street
Fourth Street
H. J. Ballard
Clare Hospital
John Asline
Schiafley
Post War Public Works Planning Groups Selected
Clare and Isabella counties appoint postwar public works planning committees with chairmen and members serving without compensation. Clare County lists chairs for Agriculture, Schools, Social Welfare, Transportation, Drainage, Conservation, Health, Finance, War Veterans, Public Buildings, and Land Use Planning. Isabella County forms a similar commission with chairs for Agriculture, Schools, Social Welfare, Drainage, Health, Farm Bureau, Finance and Legislation, Transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County Planning Commission
Wilmot Carpenter
Clare County Board of Supervisors
Chas. Amble
Harrison Social Welfare
Fred Schaaf
Harrison Transportation
Frank Beam
Harrison Drainage
Bruce Williams
Clare Conservation
Theo G. Bowler
Clare Agriculture
P. D. Gibson
Harrison Health
Madge B. Lamb
Farwell Finance and Legislation
Wm. A. Henderson
Harrison
Allen Graham
Farwell Public Buildings
David Seiter
Clare
Ed. Johnston
Board of Supervisors
Isabella County Commission
Isabella County Board of Supervisors
Clyde Forbes
Harry K. Wakefield
Mt. Pleasant
James A. Knapp
Maynard Salisbury
Shepherd
Emmett McGuirk
Kenneth Vat Deen
Grange
Ray Forbes
Weidman
Farm Bureau
Ray Hoyle
James Walsh
R-3
Frank Epple
Special Speaker at Baptist Church Sunday Evening
Rev. Watson of the Clare Congregational Church speaks Sunday evening at 7 45 about The Juvenile Delinquency Problem. The speaker has eighteen months of related experience and aims to inform parents and children with special music and singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
Congregational Church of
Clare
Baptist Church
Kiwanis Athletic Banquet Set for Tuesday Evening
The Clare Chamber of Commerce and Clare Kiwanis Club announce the Annual Kiwanis Athletic Banquet next Tuesday, April 25, at 6 30 p m in St Celilia's Church social parlors. William KellyHead Coach of Arthur Hill High School will be principal speaker. Clare High School's top senior will receive the Kiwanis Athletic Award. athletic letter winners will be guests. Tickets are sold on the business streets. contact Murl Houghton for attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Clare Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis
St. Celilia’s Church
Austin Bates
William Kelly
Arthur Hill High School
Saginaw
Clare High School
Clare
Chamber of Commerce
Murl Houghton
Pediatric Clinic to Be Held by Dr Osterlin in Clare
Dr Mark Osterlin of Central Michigan Children's Clinic Traverse City will conduct a no charge pediatric clinic for all minor children on Tuesday April 25 at 9 30 am in the Clare county health nurse office with Mrs Wilma Allen RN. A well infant and preschool clinic follows Friday April 28 from 10 am to 12 and 1 to 4 pm for weighing measuring and immunizations. Mothers urged to bring children. public health agencies offer these clinics without cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Osterlin
Central Michigan
Traverse City
Wilma Allen
R.N
Clare City
Osterlin
Marie Beemer Bailey Elected Alternate Delegate
At the state Democratic Convention held at the Book Cadillac Hotel in Detroit on Friday April 14 Marie Beemer Bailey was chosen as the alternate delegate from the Tenth Congressional District to the National Democratic Convention in Chicago on July 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Beemer Bailey
Book-Cadillac
Detroit
Tenth
Chicago
Maple Grove School House For Sale By Board Of Education
The Maple Grove School House, located 3 miles west of Farwell, will be offered for sale by sealed bids received by May 6. The building must be removed unless the board makes other plans. The board reserves the right to reject any bid. Bernard Néhoneld is secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Grove School House
Farwell
Board of Education
Bernard
Néhoneld
Clare Woman Enlists in WAVES Leaves for New York
Phyliss Mary Koch daughter of Mrs Josephine Koch of Clare enlisted in the WAVES. She was sworn in March 11 at Detroit and left Wednesday to enter service at Hunter College New York. A Clare High School 1942 graduate she spent 18 months in nurses training at St Lawrence Hospital in Lansing. Neighbors extend best wishes as she begins her duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyliss Mary Koch
Josephine Koch
Clare
Detroit
Hunter College
New York
Phyliss
Clare High School
St. Lawrence Hospital
Lansing
Knights of Columbus Masonic Bowling Banquet Held
The fourth annual Knights of Columbus and Masonic Bowling League banquet was held at Barnes Cafe Monday evening. The event featured a joking toastmaster, gifts for the team, and humorous awards for players, followed by plans for next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus and Masonic Bowling League
Barnes Cafe
Larry Beck
Dominic “King Fish" McConnell
George White
K. C
Albert Haley
Joanne Richard
Nick McConnell
Fish
Danny “Harrison
Sullivan
Deacon
Joe Naumes
Alpena
Roy Beltinck
Fred Verrette
Robert
Drew
Capt
Ed. McConnell
J. Seibt
Ford
Lone Wolf
Seibt
George
Jay Green
Jim Stanley
Leo Oden
Jesse Hampton
Joe
Sproat
Hank Doll
Leo Hampton
Morris Pratt
George Wisler
Chet Wallace
Lance
Thayer
Ninth annual F F A Father and Son Banquet held at Clare High
About forty five fathers and sons attended the ninth annual F F A banquet in Clare High School's agriculture room. Invocation by Dale Davis preceded a meal served by Home Economics Club members under Miss Virginia Graves. Toastmaster Joe Methner introduced by Melvin Allen. Henry Aberhart spoke for the fathers with Carleton Garthe replying. Melvin Allen reviewed the 1944 F F A Convention and Joe Methner outlined the year ahead. School leaders and instructors spoke briefly. songs by Bill Urbaine and Joe Methner closed the program. New F F A officers named: President Joe Methner, Vice President Bill Schlafley, Secretary Donald Murphy, Treasurer Norman Schroeder, Reporter Reynard Allen, Watch Dog Donald Brown, Conductor Jack Rutter, Student Council Robert Moline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare High School
Dale Davis
Home Economics Club
Virginia Graves
Joe Methner
Melvin Allen
Henry Aberhart
Carleton Garthe
Austin Bates
Emil Pfister
Henry Garen
Donald Richardson
Otto W. Pino
Bill Urbaine
Bill Schlafley
Donald Murphy
Public warned to use spare stamp for canning sugar
The Saginaw district Office of Price Administration warns that Spare Stamp 37 may be invalid when the period arrives and urges use of Sugar Stamp 40 for five pounds before applying for additional canning sugar. Applications can request up to 20 pounds per person with Spare Stamp 37, for full year canning only. The six percent sugar reduction is already affecting institutional allotments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saginaw
OPA
United States
Evangelistic Services Start at Colonville Church of God
Evangelistic services begin Monday at the Colonville Church of God with Richard H. Meyers leading the song service on trombone. Rev. and Mrs. Meyers from Hollidaysburg, Pa. sing and play autoharp as daily messages cover topics such as The Rapture and the Revelation and For Whom Will Jesus Come as a Thief. Services run at 8:00 p.m. Eastern War Time with special weeknight events and nightly awards to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonville
Jesus Gome
Legion Benefit Box Social at Clare City Hall
Walter H. Larman Post American Legion and Auxiliary sponsor a benefit box social in Clare city hall auditorium next Monday evening April 24 to aid Clare county child welfare. Auctioneer Andy Courser will start at 6 30 PM. After boxes sell there will be food card playing dancing and an entertainment program. Public invited and Adjutant Art Damoth can provide details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Larman
Art Damoth
Traffic deaths double January 1943 in Michigan
Commissioner Oscar G. Olander of the Michigan State Police says January traffic deaths doubled those of January 1942. The report shows increases by month and cites wartime driving excess, older cars, maintenance, more pedestrians, and lax safety as factors. Total 1943 deaths and injuries fell 24 percent from 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar G. Olander
Michigan
Olander
City Council OKs another year of garbage collection
The City Council met at city hall with all members present and voted to continue garbage collection in the city for another year after routine business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old City Council
P. T. A. Club Dance Announced for April 21
The PTA club sponsors a dance for junior high and high school students at the gym Friday night April 21. Parents are asked to attend and show support. Mr. Garen and his orchestra will provide the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T.A. Club
Garen
Morgan seeks Republican nomination for Clare Isabella Rep
Notice to voters states petitions are circulating for Arthur J. Morgan as Republican candidate for Representative of the Clare Isabella District He pledges efficient impartial administration if nominated and elected and asks for support in this political advertising notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare and Isabella
Claré-Isabella
Deferment Policy Extends to Men Over Twenty Five
State Selective Service Director Brig. Gen. Leroy Pearson issues a telegram to local draft boards authorizing immediate postponement of induction and pre induction exams for men aged twenty six and over contributing to essential agricultural or war production activities. The plan allows limited exceptions for volunteers and details age brackets twenty eight to thirty and beyond, with conditions on farm work and war plant employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Service
Leroy Pearson
War and Navy Departments
Selective’ Service
Con. Pearson
Draft Board
Michigan
California
Detroit
Pearl Harbor
Reverend Gordon Grant to Celebrate Fifteenth Ordination Anniversary
Reverend Gordon Grant of St. Henry's Rosebush will celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of his ordination this Sunday April 28. A solemn high mass at 10 30 a m will feature Father Grant as celebrant with Father Amman and Father Zagkowski assisting. Monsignor Thomas D Noa will preach the anniversary sermon and Easter music will accompany the service. Knights of Columbus in formal dress will act as guard of honor during the ceremonies. Visitors are invited to attend the Mass and a social gathering at 8:00 p m in the church hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Grant
St. Henry's Church
Rosebush
Father Grant
Father Amman
Beal City
Zag«kowski
Mt. Pleasant
Thomas D. Noa
Pather Grant
Knights of Columbus
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gerald A. Spence
Birthplace
Thomas Farell
Clare and
Isabella
Arthur Hill
M. Osterlin
M. Koch
Colonville Church
Legion Benefit
O. G. Olander
P. T. A. Club Dance
Arthur J. Morgan
General Pearson
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