Miss Joyce Conklin Finishes Sponsoring Home Ec Projects
Fourteen Clare high school home ec girls and sponsor Miss Joyce Conklin spent a weekend at a cottage near High Point Lake enjoying swimming softball and campfire. Twenty six girls completed two homemaking projects in two phases including clothes for self and family budgets family laundry and meals planning and a room improvement project with a two dollar cost.
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Joyce Conklin
Clare High School
Hight Point Lake
Eigh
Secretary of State Urges Michigan To Buy Last Half Year Tags
Harry F. Kelly warns that about a half million motorists still use first half year auto license plates expiring August 31. Full year plates are half price since July 10, but demand is weak. All cars on September 1 must display 1940 full year tags. owners should buy now to avoid crowds and destroy first half tags to prevent misuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. Kelly
Michigan
Mr. Kelly
Kelly
New Budd Lake Inn Cocktail Bar Gains Local Popularity
Carl Burkhalter, manager of the New Budd Lake Inn Cocktail Bar near US-27 on M-61 in Harrison, owned by Margaret Miller, says the entertainment and refreshment spot is growing popular with residents of Clare and nearby counties. He invites patrons to call anytime to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Burkhalter
Harrison
Margaret Miller
Clare
Burkwalter
Inspector, Motor Vehicles, War Dept Examinations
Announcement of open competitive examination for the position of inspector motor vehicles in the Quartermaster Corps at Chicago Detroit Flint Pontiac Milwaukee Oshkosh Wisconsin with salary 1800 a year. Consult your postmaster for filing times places of examination duties and qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quartermaster Corps
War Department
Chicago
Illinois
Detroit
Flint
Pontiac
Michigan
Milwaukee
Oshkosh
Wisconsin
Isabella Pomona Grange Plans Joint Meeting
Isabella Pomona Grange will meet Broomfield Grange on Friday evening August 2 during regular meeting night. Members are asked to remember the date and plan to attend. Pot luck lunch. Nellie B. White, Sec’y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella
Pomona Grange
Broomfield Grange
Free Moving Pictures in Clare City Park
Free show in Clare city park Monday evening August 5 featuring Rodeo and Townsend Educational pictures. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Rodeo
Townsend Educational
John W Dunlop Announces Candidacy for State Representative
Pol Ady presents a letter from John W Dunlop announcing his candidacy for State Representative of Osceola Clare district. He pledges to serve district interests if nominated and elected and plans to meet voters in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare-Osceola
Osceola-Clare
Baby and Pre School Clinic Planned in Clare County
Dr. Lanting, Tri County Health Director, will visit Arthur Town Hall at 9 30 a m and Clare School at 1 p m on Thursday August 8 to perform thorough child examinations vaccinate against smallpox and provide diphtheria treatments. All children under five in Clare county are eligible and babies are welcome. The Good Literature club health committee sponsors urging mothers to attend even without bringing children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. Lanting
Tri-County
Clare County
Arthur Town Hall
Clare School
Good Literature Club
Lanting
Infant Twin Dies. Whittemore Family Mourns
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Grimm of Whittemore died July 24 after only a few hours. Funeral services were held July 25 with Rev. Albert Dawe. burial in Gilmore Cemetery. Survived by parents, infant sister Ann Virginia, grandparents W. E. Grimm Mt. Pleasant and A. H. Horton Clare, other relatives. Ann Virginia weighed four pounds at birth and is at Mercy Hospital Bay City. Mrs. Grimm is hospitalized in West Branch. These twins are the Freeman Grimm family’s first girls in 23 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Grimm
Whittemore
Gilmore Cemetery
Albert Dawe
Ann Virginia
W. E. Grimm
Mt. Pleasant
A. H. Horton
Clare
Mercy Hospital
Bay City
Mrs. Grimm
West Branch
Freeman-Grimm
Local residents attend family events and travel notices
Mrs. Mannie Sutton and daughter Bettie rushed to Flint due to Bettie’s appendicitis. Mrs. A Fortin and son Jack visited at Mrs. Bessie Henderson’s. Lyle Enderle and Mildred Smith visited Aunt C A Perry and family. Will Holmes and Gloria Perry camped at Budd Lake. Reva Maxwell and Doris joined the Fillmore reunion at Oakley then visited Freeland and Hope. A B Valentine returned to Pontiac after ten days with cousins Ogle. Weekend guests included Olson of Belding. Howard Falkler of Flint visited R O Lippold’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mannie Sutton
Hazel
Flint
Bettie
A. Fortin
Jack
Bessie Henderson
Lyle Enderle
Mildred Smith
Lansing
C. A. Perry
Will Holmes
Gloria
Perry
Budd Lake
Reva Maxwell
Doris
Fillmore
Ed. Harris
Oakley
Freeland and
Hope
A. B. Valentine
Pontiac
C. Ogle
Moral Cleanup Here Last Saturday Night
Over the weekend Clare police made two arrests and a conviction in a Saturday night cleanup effort. Mrs. Cora Snear of Wise township was jailed for disorderly conduct and, after trial, found guilty of indecent and obscene conduct and fined 25 dollars plus costs 5.35 with 90 days probation. Jake Williams was arrested for drunkenness and disorderly conduct, pled guilty, and paid 4.85 in costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Cora Snear
Wise Township
Wm. BE. Dunlop
Clare County
Harrison
Kyle McKinnon
Justice McKinnon
Jake Williams
Rex Allen Receives Aetna Production Award
Rex Allen, a local insurance agent, was presented a 14 karat gold charm award by Aetna Casualty and Surety Company of Hartford Connecticut for eight months of unusually high production after graduation from the Home Office Sales Training School. This honor marks a prized achievement for the young man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Allen
Aetna Casualty and Surety Company
Hartford
Connecticut
Oil activity expands in Clare county with multiple wells
Clare county oil field shows drilling activity on several fronts. Sun Oil finishes no 1 McKenna and continues ahead at 2831 feet while Gulf Refining reaches 1764 feet on no 1 Streich. Sun test No 2 Cameron Jr. below 1830 feet after a stray gas pay of 116000 cubic feet at 1187 feet. Taggart Brothers completes No 32 Perkins at 1498 feet with about 1 million cubic feet daily.
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Clare County
Sun Oil Company
McKenna
Hamilton Township
Gulf Refining Company
Streich
Surrey
Sun
Cameron, Jr
Grout Township
Gladwin County
Drury
Whitehill
Beaverton Township
Wise Township
Isabella County
Twin Drilling Company
Dundee-Monroe
Opinon
Wise
Cities Service Oil Company
J. W. Wicklund Development Company
Cities
Lasher
Nwnw
Wicklund
Nelles
Dundee
Eberhart
Lon
Vernon Township
American Drilling Company
Drake
Mec- Clanahan Oil Company
Burks White
Nixon
Ice Cream Social Held by Elm Grove Townsend Club
The Elm Grove Townsend club hosts an ice cream social at the Sheridan town hall next Thursday evening August 8. Members bring a dish and join the friendly gathering. Everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Grove Townsend Club
Sheridan, Town Hall
Jake
Bernard Hampton for State Representative in Osceola Clare
Candidate Bernie F Hampton announces his bid for State Representative in the Osceola Clare District for the September 10 1940 primaries. He cites petitions from across the district and pledges sincere public service and government for the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola-Clare
Michigan
Pol Adv
Bernie F
Hampton
Army offers fast promotion with rapid expansion and pay
Captain Ward M. Estes leads the Lansing Recruiting Office promoting enlistment in the U S Army. He cites growth and mechanization as drivers of rapid promotion and higher pay, plus superior health protection and retirement benefits. Local officers Hansen and Lange report information to area youths seeking details at 222 Federal Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Army
Ward M. Estes
Lansing
Estes
Army
Federal Building
Jay C. Hansen
Pine St
William H. Lange
Wheaton Ave
Clare
Miles Callaghan Seeks Republican Nomination for 28th District
The Michigan state senator candidate Miles M. Callaghan announces his bid for the Republican primary on September 10. He filed petitions with the Secretary of State, thanks supporters, notes nearly 2000 signatures, and pledges to continue decency, honesty, law enforcement, and fair state resource distribution for his district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Pol Adv
Miles M. Callaghan
Sunlight cautioned for tuberculosis patients
Dr. C. J. Stringer of the Ingham County Sanatorium warns that sunshine is not a cure for tuberculosis and advises X-ray exams before home sun treatment. He says bed rest and surgical care are the only known cures, with sun exposure only under medical supervision for some TB types. Excessive heat and sun can be dangerous even for healthy people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Stringer
Ingham County
Michigan
Stringer
Michigan Tuberculosis Association
Lamphere Seeks Clare County Sheriff Nomination in Republican Primary
Jesse W. Lamphere announces candidacy for sheriff of Clare County on the Republican ticket for the Primaries September 10 1940. Politically active notice targets voters with a campaign message and date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Pol
Jesse W. Lamphere
Water Conservation Rules Issued During Tank Repairs
City water tank repairs require two pumps running 24 hours a day to maintain supply for ordinary use and fire protection. Sprinkling is limited to 6:00 to 9:00 AM and PM. Violators will have water shut off and fined $1 to restore service, City Water Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Water Committee
In Memoriam Ena Belle Dell
In loving memory of Ena Belle Dell who died two years ago on August 3 1938. Her parents and sisters Mr and Mrs Hiram Dell Mrs Jacob Beaudry Mrs Norbert Hoffman miss her with a cheery smile and wave of the hand as she lingers in an unknown land.
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Ena Belle Dell
Hiram Dell
Jacob Beaudry
Norbert Hoffman
Card of thanks for flowers and support after bereavement
The family expresses heartfelt appreciation to friends and neighbors for floral tributes and expressions of kindness after their bereavement. Special thanks are given to Rev. Chas Kleinhardt for comforting words and to the singers for their songs, from Mrs. Denver Koher and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Kleinhardt
Denver Koher
Candidate declares run for Clare County treasurer
A resident announces candidacy for Treasurer of Clare County on the Republican ticket at the September primaries. The message requests support and influence and provides the address 4312 Edmond Woods for political advocacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Edmond Woods
Pol. Adv
Candidacy Annotation for Isabella County Drain Commissioner
Announcement to Isabella County voters of candidacy for County Drain Commissioner on the Republican ticket at the September 10 1940 primaries by James G Walsh with accompanying paid political notice.
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Isabella County
Community meeting calendar and church sermon notice
Local groups announce regular meeting times including Townsend clubs in Farwell Clare and Loomis plus the J H Sparkel Post and American Legion Auxiliary. Rev Patterson to preach at South Sheridan Baptist Church Sunday evening at 8 30 with subject The Townsend Plan. public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson
South Sheridan Baptist Church
Suneday
Townsend
Candidate for Judge of Probate Announces Intent
A local notice states an individual announces candidacy for the position of Judge of Probate. The message includes personal sign-offs and a caution about presenting results, referencing a slogan and informal phrases.
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Ec Club
Sec
New Budd Lake Inn
United States Civil Service Examination
Isabella Pomona Grange
Nellie B. White
Sec’y
Pol Ady
John W. Dunlop
R. Lanting
Mrs. Wayne Grimm
Justice Court
Aetna Company
Osceola
Clare District
Hansen
Lange
Teer
James S. Bicknell
Clare, Michigan
Federal Reserve System and
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Memoriam
Pal Adv
James G. Walsh
Farwell Townsend Club
Hatton Townsend Club
Clare Common Council
Him Grove Townsend Club
Mary Kinrath
Hagle
Clare Lodge
Grant Townsend Club No. 1
J. H. Sparkel
The
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Grant Township Local No. 148
Farmers Union
Townsend Club No. 1
Wise Town Hall
Loomis
Clare Townsend Club
Ira Richmond
Mceewan Street
American Legion
Johnny
Soas, Poi Adv
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