Birds School Athletes Honored At Chamber Banquet
About fifty Love business leaders attended a banquet at the Phelps Cafeteria Thursday hosted by the Chamber of Commerce in honor of Bird school athletic teams. Coach Roland Finch praised athletics for character building, while Supt. Gumser and Rev. Johnson urged continued support. captain Frank Petchnik reviewed team victories and thanked sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Love
Phelp
Chamber of Commerce
Bird School
W.S. McAllister
Scotchman
W. W. Gumser
Better Homes Show Invites Community Aid and Farmers
The Clare Study Club hosts a Better Homes Show at Dun can's hall on Wednesday May 19 to promote labor saving devices and home improvements. The event runs all day from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Local merchants will demonstrate products. a baby booth for under three evolves. posters are organized by Mrs. McGuire and N A Elden. music and family activities promised. Publicity Committee L A W urges everyone to attend. everything is free.
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Duncan’s Hall
Clare Study Club
Clare
McGuire
N. A. Elden
Fred Doherty
Ben Mercer
Double Wedding At Clare Methodist Parsonage
A double wedding occurred at the Clare Methodist parsonage last Saturday evening April 24. Victor J. Chaney of Lansing wed Burteen Httinger of Mt. Pleasant while Aiva Rahl Jr. of Lansing tied the knot with ura A Bailey of Mt. Pleasant. Rev B T Smith performed the double ring ceremony. The grooms are employed in Lansing.
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Methodist
Clare
Victor J. Chaney
Lansing
Burteen Httinger
Mt. Pleasant
Aiva Rahl, Jr
Missura
A. M. Bailey
B. T. Smith
Dance Tonight at Duncan Auditorium
Tonight April 30 the committee invites attendees to a dance at Duncan Auditorium with a lively evening and good times promised.
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Duncan Auditorium
Apron Sale by Department of Women to Aid Prominent Groups
The Department of Women plans an apron sale on Saturday May 1 at Pred Newsom store. Proceeds support Bear Lara Tompkins at the Congregational church event on May 4.
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Department of Women
Bear Lara Tompkins
Congregational Church
County Track Meet at Harrison County
Harrison hosts its first county track meet this Saturday with about twenty runners trying out. Events listed include 0, 100, 220, 440, 880 yard races. mile and relays. field events shot put and discus. and various jumps. Named athletes include Schoonover, W Johnson, C Parker, Brown, Thayer, White, Leis, Lawson, Petchnik, and Kidder.
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Harrison
Schoonover
W. Johnson
C. Parker
Brown
Thayer
Petchnik
Woolston
White
A. Leis
Holbrook
Lawson
H. Leis
M. Koch
J. Johnson
H. B. Johnson
Artibes
Kidder
Wolston
Former Clare Girl Dies in Saginaw at 24
Emma Wilcox also known as Emma Eberhart, daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Eberhart of Clare, died in Saginaw after a week long illness from pneumonia. She left two daughters Maxine and Hileen and her husband Oscar Wilcox who died eight days earlier. She is survived by four brothers and three sisters. Funeral held at St. Joseph church Saginaw with burial in Mt. Olivet.
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Emma Wilcox
Saginaw
Wilcox
Emma Eberhart
Martin Eberhart
Clare
Maxine
Hileen
Lloyd
Kenneth
Hmerson
Clyde
Martin Heiser
Lansing
Elsie
Hilda
St. Joseph Church
James Malone
Mt. Olivet
Oscar Wilcox
Princess Theatre Program Features Crime and Western Romps
Saturday bill includes The Splendid Crime with Bebe Daniels and Rich ard Dix followed by Behind the Front with Mary Brian and comedic misadventures of Wallace Berry and Raymond Hatton. Tuesday through Friday showings list The Golden Princess Betty Bronson and Harold Lloyd’s For Heaven Sake with matinee times and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bebe Daniels
Sun
Richard Dix
Dix
Mary Brian
France
Wallace Berry
Raymond Hatton
No Mans Land
Thor
Betty Bronson
Harold Lloyd
St Cecilia Society Hosts Two Showers for Miss Helen Gibis
The St Cecelia Society ladies hosted a miscellany shower for Miss Helen Gibis at Mrs Ray Lockwood's home and a second shower followed at her parents' Grant Township home. Guests enjoyed gifts, music, and a homemade ice cream and cake luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Cecelia
Grant
Clare honors C W Perry with May banquet at Doherty Hotel
Clare citizens plan a banquet May 18 at the Doherty Hotel to honor Hon. C W Perry a longtime lawyer and community leader. Michigan Supreme Court judges and lawyers are invited with C A Reading serving as toastmaster and other prominent speakers expected. Tickets go on sale next week with limited seating.
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Clare
Townsman
C. W. Perry
Doherty Hotel
Michigan Supreme Court
Perry
Michigan
C. A. Reading
City Fireman Given Complete Surprise
W L McNeill longtime Clare fire department member received a surprise farewell at Mayor Thompson home as he plans to move to Ann Arbor. The gathering included cards social time a lunch and Rev H B Johnson presented a leather traveling bag with best wishes on his departure and new home.
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W. L. McNeill
Clare
Ann Arbor
L. H. Thompson
Thompson
O. A. Derby
Rev. H. B. Johnson
Mr. McNeill
Department
Cream Stations Facing End In South Dakota Dairy Market
South Dakota dairy leaders warned that current cream station marketing is inadequate for future profit. A. P. Ruger urged gradual change toward direct shipping and better facilities, noting cream checks bear the cost of station operations. Communities weigh creameries versus direct marketing as gradual reforms unfold.
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South Dakota
South Dakota Dairy Improvement Association
A. P. Ruger
State Dairy’ Association
Ruger
Creamery Journal
Waterloo
Iowa
Mother's Day Framed Mottos and Greeting Cards at Sternamdn Studio
Readable items show framed Mother's Day mottos and greeting cards offered by Sternamdn Studio. The display highlights handmade designs and seasonal themes for spring celebrations.
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Mother's
Sternamdn Studio
Farm Fire Losses Rise Despite Insurance Costs
The National Board of Fire Underwriters reports five year farm fire losses totaling 141 million dollars, with an average daily loss of 386 thousand and a claim average of 694 dollars. Lightning leads at 14 percent, defective chimneys 18 percent, sparks on roofs eight percent, matches six percent, spontaneous ignition five percent, petroleum products four percent, and heating apparatus four percent.
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Costa
Actuarial Bureau
The
National Board of Fire Underwriters
National Board
Why Grow Alfalfa Michigan Hay Crop Yields Spotlight
Michigan grows over three million acres of hay with averages around one and a third tons per acre. Alfalfa fields exceed the state average by about a ton per acre and many growers report three to five tons per acre on fine stands. Deep roots give drought resistance and access to soil nutrients. Bacteria on roots fix nitrogen from the air, enriching soil and reducing fertilizer needs.
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Michigan
Hale Million Trout Planted This Week
The State Department fish truck from Harrietta has spent most of the week in Clare county delivering Brook and Brown trout. Deputy Gana Warden Lambert supervised with Wm Lange D A Derby George White Roy Wilson and F A Hachmuth assisting. By Thursday afternoon more than a half million trout about 11 inches long had been planted and work would continue through the week.
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State Department
Harrietta
Clare
Gana
Lambert
Wm. Lange
D. A. Derby
George White
Roy Wilson
F. A. Hachmuth
Clare County
Tourist versus undesirable tourists spark debate in Clare County
Clare County Board of Supervisors funded a lake and stream advertising drive to lure tourists, a plan declared legal by the Attorney General. The board condemns a small subset as nuisances for trespassing, careless fires, and property damage while supporting legitimate tourism.
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Board of Supervisors
Clare County
Michigan
Larman Post plans summer events and baseball team
At a Monday night American Legion meeting Larman Post organized Decoration Day plans and appointed committees. Voted to purchase a U S flag for Decoration Day. The post reappointed the ball team from last year with Gerr McKnight catching and three-arm pitcher listed. other players and recruits mentioned.
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American Legion
U. S
Larman Post
Gerr-McKnight
Oden-Bauer
Crum-Border
Wilson-Brown
Ss. S
Gumser-Sutton
Holbrook-Clute
Perry-Randall
Bellinger-Harger
Clare Delphian Society Studies Palestine and Hebrew Topics
The Clare Delphian Society met April 26 at Mrs Lettie Graves home to discuss Palestine and the Hebrew. Members presented reports on Hebrew history Bible Hebrew features sources of Hebrew history and the burning of the temple era of judges military kings Solomon and his successor conquests of Israel. Mrs Achard presided. Mrs Wizpatrick chaired. Next meeting May 10 covers Hebrew literature.
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Clare Delphian Society
Lettie Graves
Palestine
Mildred Fitzpatrick
Lillian Sanford
Temple
Wilma Achard
Housewive s Store Sale May 1 Sugar Offer
Lively cash and carry sale announced by Geo McKeaver at the north of the Doherty Hotel. May 1 offersSugar and other special articles for cash with quantities and prices to be announced at the store.
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Geo, McKeaver
Doherty Hotel
Opening game of Season A victory over Beaverton
Beaverton beat Clare 3 11 in a season opener as White held opponents to three hits in eight innings. Oluley struck out two in the ninth. Petchnik made a center field catch. Clare's lineup featured White Cluley McNerney Allen and others. Beaverton battery Ames and Holmes. Friday the team travels to Mt. Pleasant to face Sacred Heart.
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Beaverton
Clare
White
Oluley
Petchnik
Mt. Pleasant
Sacred Heart
Ames
Holmes
Cluley
Allen
P. White
McNerney
Brown
Thayerard
W. Johnson
C. Parker
Petechnik
R. F
Sharp
Lang
Chevrolet Coupe Stolen Saturday in Clare
A Chevrolet coupe owned by Arthur M. Kane of Mt. Pleasant was reported stolen Saturday night from Hast Sixth street near the McKeever grocery in Clare. Kane, son-in-law of local residents, had parked the car there and found it missing Sunday morning. No suspects or trace of the vehicle have been located.
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Arthur M. Kane
Mt. Pleasant
Mr. Kane
George McKeever
Clare
Hast Sixth
McKeever Grocery
Flint
Midland
Jack Bailey
Pythian Temple
Hudson
Henry Apel is Claimed by Heart Failure at 75
Henry Apel 75 a noted farmer of this city died Friday night April 16 from heart trouble at his home 715 North Main Street. He had been in failing health for years and funeral services were held Monday at his home. Burial will be in Union Hill cemetery. Born September 26 1860 in Milan Ohio he moved to Wood County as a child and became a farmer later entering the oil business. He was active in business and church life and was a member of Roch de Bout Lodge Odd Fellows. He married Mary Armitage February 26 1876 and they had two sons Charles and Chester. Chester of Harrigan Mich arrived before his father’s death.
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Henry Apel
North Main Street
Paul J. Gilbert
Union Hill
Mr. Apel
Milan
Ohio
John
Margaret Apel
Wood County
Apel
Haskins Road
Haskins
Presbyterian Church
Roch de Bout
Daily Sentinel Tribune
Bowling Green
Mildred Burnette Wilson Dies at 16 in Flint
The obituary notes Mildred Burnette Wilson born August 25 1909 Isabella county Michigan died in Flint Friday April 28 1926 aged 16 years 7 months 28 days. Daughter of George A Wilson and wife she moved from Isabella to Clare county then Flint and attended Brown Corners public school. She belonged to the Presbyterian Sunday School and taught young girls. Six local schoolmates served as honorary pallbearers at her funeral at Brown church with Rev Frank Bates officiating. Her memory prompted Brown school closure for the day and numerous floral tributes from friends and relatives.
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Mildred Burnette ‘Wilson
George A. Wilson
Isabella County
Michigan
Flint
Claré County
Brown Corners
South
Presbyterian Sunday School
Kenneth
Littles Wilma Jean Robinett
Mayo Robinett
Brown
Frank Bates
Cherry Grove Cemetery
J. Layicka
Cleveland, O
Melville Robinett
Virgil’ Robinett
James Beecher
Hamilton
Ind
A. J. Wilson
Riverdale
A. J. Boulis
North Star
Robinett
Lansing
Minnie Guske
Port Huron
Intimate Strangers to Be Staged at School Auditorium
A girl and a lawyer stranded at a railway station after a hurricane devise a humorous clash of ages and wills. The comedy centers on dating doubts, bold opinions, and a stormy encounter as they navigate an unlikely romance at the station. The play promises laughs and lively characters.
Family thanks helpers after home fire loss
The family of Mrs. Jas Dixon expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and assistance during the burning of their home.
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Jas, Dixon and Family
Social and Dance Planned at Grant Grange Hall
The Grant Grange hosts a box social and dance at Grant town hall Friday evening August 30. Everyone is invited to attend and support the community event.
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The
Grant Grange
Tha Grant Town Hall
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America
Princess Theatre
Supreme Court
Michigan State College
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Barwell
Clare Streets
Mildred B. “Wilson
Howlett & Dindan
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