4H Club Achievement Day Held April 18th
4H clubs in Clare county held their Annual Achievement Day at Harrison on April 16. About 500 attendees watched 97 boys in handicraft and electrical projects and 164 girls in clothing projects receive county honor rolls across first through fifth year categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Harrison
Colthing
Katelyn Darling
Juneli
van Hoose
Nolan van Buskirk
Vickie Maxon
Ruth Ann Spence
Hazel LaPratt
Rosella Koehn
Thelma Robert
Patsy Cotton
Marlene Lower
Vivian Armentrout
Charlotte Gardner
Carol Huber
Kathleen PeGeer
Ruby Stark
Judy Davis
Anna Baumann
Patty McKenna
Linda Zelt
Lorraine Clute
Sally Walter
Vernette Dunkle
Joyce Kleinhardt
Beverly Juzzi
Lois Pudway
Betty Randle
Gloria Bellows
Karen Mattonen
Ruby Rhodes
Patty Loar
Joyce Keyser
Marilyn Zelt
John Swenson
Don Swenson
Orville Townsend
James Eichhorn
Geo. Sprague
Tom Garver
Larry Kleinhardt
Phillip Cooper
Dickie Shively
Lester Athey
Orland Hale
Rerhart Switzer
Tom Spétice
Don Dysinger
Patrick Pudway
Franklin Myers funeral held in Arthur Township Cemetery
Franklin M. Myers died April 14 1952 at age 78 after a farming life in Michigan and Ohio. He married Edith Spearing in 1900 and Bertha Mitchener in 1910. Survived by wife Bertha, children Gladys Albertson and Norman, many grandchildren and great grandchildren, and several siblings. Funeral at Arthur Center Church with Rev Elis Beery officiating and burial in Arthur Township Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin M. Myers
Peter
Roxanna Myers
Ohio
Edith Spearing
Gladys
Carl
Mildred
Norman
Arthur Township
Michigan
Edith Myers
Bertha Mitchener
Harrison
Bertha Myers
Myers
Myers School
Gladys Albertson
Hast Lansing
Clare
Guy
George Mitchener
Angela Kennedy
Lansing
Donna Hutchinson
Midland
Ida Dallas
Plymouth
Ora Hurlehy
Della Carpenter
Willard
Laura Sheely
Montarla
Milo
Earl
Owosso
Delbert
Bucyrus
Stephenson
Arthur Center
Elis Beery
Clifford Roberts Fined for Drunk and Disorderly Charge
Clifford Roberts was arrested by City Police last Friday evening and arraigned before Justice W B Dunlop in Municipal Court Monday on a drunk and disorderly charge. He pled guilty and was fined ten dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Roberts
W. B. Dunlop
Sewage Plant Bids Due May 26 In Clare
Sealed bids for furnishing material and constructing Clare’s proposed sewage treatment plant must be received by City Clerk Alex McKinnon by 8 00 p m Monday May 26. Bids opened publicly at Clare city hall. The city may hold bids thirty days. Project completion is October 1 as required by the Michigan Water Resources Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Alex McKinnon
Clare City Hall
Michigan Water Resources Commission
Sentinel
Methodist Church Holds Quarterly Conference Here
The Clare Farwell Methodist Church fourth quarterly conference met Monday evening April 1 at Clare Church. Rev Clark Phillips opened with devotions stressing the Unity Evangelist Mission. Reports showed progress and favorable finances with $50 from the benevolence fund for the M Y F program. Rev Leslie J Nevins was invited to return as pastor for a fourth year. Trustees Wilmot Carpenter Cecil Davidson and Donald Pitchford were elected. Clare successors Theo Wallington David Seiter and Dr C B Neff elected for three years. Lay leader Mr Wallington, Judge Donald Holbrook, and Mrs Leah Garchow named as lay members. Special officers for Clare and Farwell named such as Earl Beatty and Mrs Reva Maxwell among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare-Farwell Methodist Churchés
Clare
Clark Phillips
Big Rapids
United Evangelist Mission
Leslie J. Nevins
Nevins
Farwell
Wilmot Carpenter
Cecil Davison
Donald Pitchford
David Seiter
Theo Wallington
C. B. Neff
Wallington
Donald Holbrook
Leah Garchow
Clare Church
Earl Beatty
Reva Maxwell
Charles Church
Garchow
Ruth Neff
Beatrice Seiter
Harley Sowle
Health Films Shown At Herrick
About seventy mothers, daughters and teachers from Andersonville, Phimsey, Vernon Center, OConnor, Herrick and Wildcat Schools gathered at Herrick School Friday evening April 18 to view health films presented by Isabel la County Health Department. County nurses Charlotte Young and Frances McPhee showed films about health and stowing up. Afterward Andersonville and Herrick girls sang, a skit titled Tillie and Millie in New York was performed, and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andersonville
Phimsey
Vernon Center
O'Connor
Herrick
Wildcat
Herrick School
Isabella County Health Department
Charlotte Young
Frances McPhee
Frank Shirley
DeDolph
Tillie
Millie
New York
Clare School Enrolls for Fall Courses in May
Clare Public High School announces spring enrollment for the 1942-53 year on May 2. Sophomores juniors and seniors enroll in the morning with freshmen testing and afternoon enrollment. Teachers urge parental discussion of career plans and budget limits to guide course choices and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Clare High School
Everett Elected Mayor of Clare After Commission Meeting
Howard M. Everts was elected mayor of Clare at the regular city commission meeting Monday evening. He had served three and a half years on the commission and as mayor pro tem the past year, succeeding retiring Mayor Albert Haley who helped establish the current government four years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard M. ‘Everts
Clare
Albert Haley
Forrest Brewer
Maple St
Frank. Siajowski
Fifth St
Beach St
Harriet Klemath
Hast Pith St
City Commission
Hverts
Haley
Store Hours Remain Divided In Local Retail Test
The final agreement on Friday and Saturday store hours remains uncertain as each business owner will set hours to suit patrons. A four week test ended last Friday to gauge shopper preference with four Wednesday and Saturday posting trials.
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Chamber of Commerce
4 H Leaders Meet At Gladwin May 7
Clare and Gladwin county leaders will gather at the Gladwin Court House on Wednesday evening May 7 at 8 00 o clock. State leaders will share information on the summer program covering gardening poultry livestock crops food preparation preservation baking and related projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Gladwin
Clare County Expands Summer Softball for Youths
The Clare Community Council outlines plans to add 11 to 17 year olds to summer softball, with eight to ten youth teams and an extra diamond. Funding comes from the Community Council, Board of Education, City of Clare, and County Supervisors, while Harrison Farwell and local clubs coordinate fields and support. A softball league meeting at Clare Public School Friday 8:00 pm invites all interested youths and supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Charles Cooper
Clare Community Council
Cooper
Community Council
Board of Education
City of
Clare
Clar County Board of Supervisors
Harrison
Farwell
Jamies McGuire
Red Cross
Claré County
Grass Fire Reaches Oil Tank at Cain Lease
Clare Fire Department responded to a grass fire at the Glen Cain Oil Lease south of Clare. The blaze spread and ignited a storage tank before heavy equipment bogged down on soft ground, hindering fire suppression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cain
Clare
Clare boxers split results at Gladwin show
About 1,000 fans watched 11 bouts at the Gladwin County Sportsmen's Club event. Woyd Longstreth of Clare lost to Jerry Engle of Saginaw at 160 pounds, while Walt Wilson of Clare stopped Wilford Larson of Bay City in the second round for a TKO. Trophy honors went to Jim Thurlow of Gladwin and Walt Wilson of Clare. Plans include an amateur show in Cadillac May 3 and outdoor shows in Clare and Gladwin this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Gladwin
Gladwin County Sportsmen's Club
Woyd Longstreth
Jerry Engle
Saginaw
Longstreth
Walt Wilson
Wilford Larson
Bay City
Wilson
Larson
Ernie Mowtray
Ray Menthen
Jim Thurlow
Cadillac
Clarén
Clare County GOP Women Organize In Clare County
Republican women of Clare County formed a formal group at a Friday meeting at the Doherty Hotel. About thirty attendees from Clare and Harrigan areas heard from visiting officials Mrs. Catherine Gibson of Michigan, Mrs. Mary Streit of Detroit, and Mrs. Rae Hooker from Michigan. Officers named include President Mrs. Harold Schaeffer, Vice President Mrs. Elizabeth Little, Secretary Treasurer Mrs. Elvin Budd, Corresponding Secretary Mrs. A. D. Austin, and Ways and Means Chair Mrs. Fred Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Doherty Hotel
Clare
Harrigan
Catherine Gibson
Monroe
Federated
Republican Women's Clubs of
Michigan
Mary Streit
Detroit
Republican State,Central Committee
Rae. Hooker
Pleasant
National Republican
Harold Schaeffer
Elizabeth Little
Elvin Budd
Harrison
A. D. Austin
Fred Jones
Sportsmen Banquet Planned. Telegraphed Conservation Notes
The Clate Rod and Gun Club hosts a banquet next Wednesday April 30 at Hotel Doherty with Regional Director Harold Treet as speaker and motion picture by Wayne Tennant. John Little and Roy Beltinck Jr will attend a Michigan United Conservation Clubs camp this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clate Rod and Gun Club
John Little
Roy Beltinck
Michigan United Conservation Clubs
Hammond Lake
Ludington
Jack Hammond
Fisheries Division
Department of Conservation
Long Lake
Crooked Lake
Perch Lake
Clare County
Conservation Department
Hatton Creek
Red and Gun Club
Hotel Doherty
Harold Treet
Roscommon
Wayne Tennant
Gladwin
Web of Life
Wallace Johnson
Lawrence Brown
Kenneth Gunderman
Fred Walters
Charles Cooper
Henry Kinsel
Ray Archbold
Clare High School at M E A Centennial Exhibit
Clare High School sent Richard Wheeler and Thomas C Campbell to the Michigan Education Association Centennial Convention in Detroit April 15 16 Exhibits in the crystal room at the Masonic Temple featured the Clare Isabella display by Mt Pleasant High School art instructor Mr Kidd depicting an old fashioned school room The convention included a Pageant tracing Michigan education from 1852 to 1952 A proposed district reapportionment would increase MBA regions from 9 to 18 and improve outside area representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Wheeler
Thomas C. Campbell
Clare High School
Michigan Education Association
Statler Hotel
Detroit
M.E.A
Masonic Temple
Clare-Isabella
Kidd
Mt. Pleasant High School
Michigan
Welcome Back William Holmes Returns to Clare Work
William Holmes returns to work at the Clare Office Supply Store after three months convalescence from major surgery at the Veterans Hospital in Saginaw. He resumes duties at the Clare location on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Holmes
Veterans Hospital
Saginaw
Clare
Motorcycle Fire at Marah Grain Company Site
A motorcycle owned by Jim Taylor of 3 Clare caught fire on a street near Marah Grain Company Sunday afternoon. Fire crews were called to the scene to extinguish the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Marah Grain Company
Jim Taylor
Dick Ulrich Wins Kiwanis Sports Award at Banquet
The Kiwanis Athletic Award banquet honored 164 club members and guests in the Wedgewood Room at Hotel Doherty. Dick Ulrich received the Kiwanis Athletic trophy and a bronze plaque for his outstanding year, with remarks by coach William Seitz and speaker Bill Carey. Former winners dating back to 1936 were listed as part of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wedgewood
Hotel Doherty
Jack Hall
America
Oscar ‘Witt Olson
Clare High
Art Damoth
Theo Wallington
Rotary Club
David Seiter
Board of Eaducation
J. Stuart Bicknell
Leo Brown
O. D. Bayes
Earl Ruby
C. B. Neff
Wallington
William Seitz
Donald Richardson
Austin Bates
Thomas Campbell
Mr. Brown
Coach Seitz
Lette
Jim Bader
A. J. Doherty
Mike Dwyer
Jack Gibbs
Dick Graham
Nyle Haggart
Ted Hoersch
Andy Irwin
Jay Kinsey
Mark Kriénke
Floyd Longstreth
Ray Lucy
Dick Nivison
George Pulcifer
Irvin Ruby
Bill Se
Dick Ulrich
Kiwanis
John Watson
Glenn Sanford
Francis Cappaert
Walter Kleiner
Ronald Brown
George Parent
al Samborn
Carl Cappaert
Henry Eberhart
Harvey Hartshorn
George Kane
Donald Gappaert
Joe Johnston
Douglas Fleming
James Richardson
Jack Brinkerhoff
Richard Beard
Record Anglers Set For Liberal Michigan Fishing Kickoff
Many anglers expected by midnight as April 26 27 opening season draws 300000 to 400000 fans or up to a third of the 1200000 licensed anglers. Fewer trout fishermen but more general and other anglers anticipated. Nearly all inland waters and the Great Lakes will be legal fishing territory by April 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservation Department
Michigan
Great Lakes
Chemistry Students Visit Dow Chemical Plant
Clive High School science teacher Lawrence Wilcox leads 46 chemistry students on a Tuesday trip to the Dow Chemical Company plant in Midland. The two hour tour includes the Epsom salts process, materials for aspirin, power and waste facilities, plastics offices, and laboratories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Wilcox
Clive High
Dow Chemical Company
Midland
Dow
Pioneers Rally For Second Win Of Season
Clare High School Pioneers beat Mt. Pleasant Oilers 6-5 in ten innings with Nyle Haggart pitching all nine for the winners. Carlo Barberi and Terry Kuiffen featured in the Oilers late rally, while Benedict and Ulrich contributed key hits for Clare. The Pioneers later fell 14-8 to Gladwin as errors and a rough second inning doomed them. They stand 2-2 after two games and host Coleman Friday at 4:00.
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Clare
Pioneer
Mt. Pleasant
Oilers
Pioneers
Eldean White
Fred Haggart
Krienke
Benedict
Murphy
Carlo Barberi
Mentor
Landon
Terry Kuiffen
Ace Moundsman
Dick Ulrich
Ulrich
Terry
Clare Pioneers
Gladwin
Green
White
Bay
Wichert
Ray
Seltz
Bill Page
Reithel
Irvin Ruby
Dick Murphy
Robertson
Leipke
Coleman Comets
Pionees
Coleman
Rosebush Man Found Dead In Inn Room
Allen McShea 77 a Rosebush family member was found dead in his bed at the Clare Inn Rosebush Tuesday afternoon. Coroner Stephenson said death was self administered chloroform poisoning with a heart condition contributing factor. He left a note and had recently purchased chloroform from a local drug store. Funeral services will be held Friday at Rush funeral chapel. Surviving are daughters Mrs. Freeman and Mrs. Burdick and Mrs Beltinick and sons Malcolm and Dale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen McShea
Rosebush
Clare Inn
Art Morgan
McShea
Morgan
Warren Decker
Decker
Carl Stephenson
Stephenson
Clare
Mt. Pleasant
Farwell
Mr. McShea
Marmora
Ontario
Canada
John
Sarah Jane McShea
Isabella County
Isabella Township
Edith McKinley
Rush
C. W. Mackenzie
Rosebush Cemetery
Margaret Freeman
Ruth Burdick
Keitha Beltinick
Malcolm McShea
Dale
Chicago
Harry
Robert
Clare High Chorus to Present Operetta This Friday Night
Clare High School Chorus presents the operetta Up On Old Smoky in the school auditorium at 8:00 PM Friday directed by Miss Marilyn Rosselli. Cast includes Cindy Jones Sally Gillespie Sue Ellen Buchanan Barbara Siel with Sam Carpenter Bob Seiter Franky Davis Irvin Ruby and others. The plot follows Cindy awaiting her fiancé William as he returns with a singing troupe. songs include Up On Old Smoky Cindy Shell Be Coming Round The Mountain and Sourwood Mountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare High School
Old Smoky
Marilyn Rosselii
Cindy Jones
Sally Gillespie
Sue Ellen Buchanan
Barbara Siel
Cindy
Grandpop
Ray Lucy
Grandma
Phyllis Hoover
Sam Carpenter
Bob Seiter
Frankie Davis
Irvin Ruby
Mr. Johnson
Merlewayne Cotton
Clem Buchanan
Ken McConnell
William Macon
Larry Everts
Marilyn
Marilyn Leiter
Gary
Tom Becker
William
Sam
Sourwood
Cancer Drive Nets Half of County Quota
Mrs. Willard Sanger county chairman reports about 500 dollars subscribed in Clare toward a 965 dollar county goal. Beta Sigma Phi Sorority conducts the campaign in Clare. Mrs. Daniel Cuyzewski Harrison chair reports Clare drive started Monday but other activities hinder results. Residents who can contribute contact Mrs. Sanger or mail gifts to her Clare home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Sanger
Clare
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Daniel Cuyzewski
Harrison
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Budd Theatre
Parents-Leaders Association
Ira Brockway
Brockway
Amalie Vasola
Kenneth Ousterhout
Jean Miller
Wilson Rinehart
Harrison High School
James Hichhorn
Greenwood
Twila Jean Beery
Hagle Club
Lorene Hildebrandt
Arthur Club
Franklin Myers
Arthur Cemetery
Methodist Church
Howard M. Everts
Cuy Commission
Clare School
Howard Everts
Albert ‘Haley
GOP
Rod and Gun Club
M.E.A. Centennial
Main
Kiwanis Sports Award
Dow Chemical Plant
Gladwin Flying
Josephine Brigheatt
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