Damoths Build Beautiful Home North of River
Clare resident Art Damoth erects a seven acre residence along the Tobacco river with a log field stone design. The spacious plan includes sun porch living and dining rooms, a master bedroom with bath, a two car garage, knotty cedar interior, gas furnaces, flowing well water, and a fish pool in scenic grounds. The project honors local builders Walt Pettit Isaiah Leebove and Harold Moline along with Jess Stanley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Walt” Pettit
Whittler
Isaiah Leebove
Art Damoth
Tobacco River
Mr. Damoth
Harold Moline
Jess Stanley
Damoth
Endless Chain Mail Forbidden by Government
The Post Office Department warns that endless chain schemes soliciting defense savings stamps flood the mails and violate postal fraud and lottery statutes. Notices target participants, ordering show cause why fraud orders should not be issued. such orders bar further mail delivery to those named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Robinette Reunion Opens August 1941 Gathering
The twenty seventh annual Robinette reunion will be held in Cotton Grove, Sheridan Township, August 1941. Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton Grove
Sheridan Township
Local Epworth League Members Attend Lake Louise Institute
Dr John Halli spends the week at Lake Louise aiding the Epworth League Institute serving as Dean of Men teacher and district treasurer. Local members Phyllis and Jack Sternaman Vena Lee Gillespie Doris Maxwell Roderick Teale Beverly Sowle and Dean Mance attend with Mrs Wm Gardon Jr sponsor supervising eighteen girls at the institute this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Halli
Lake Louise
Hpworth League Institute
Hpworth League
Phyllis
Jack Sternaman
Vena Lee Gillespie
Doris Maxwell
Roderick Teale
Beverly Sowle
Dean Mance
Wm. Gardon, Jr
Last Rites for Chas A Heiser Held Saturday
Charles Augustus Heiser born February 28 1861 in Harrisburg Pa moved to Spencerville Ohio as a child. He married Della Parrott in 1884 then Mary Jane Slentz in 1885 and had four children. Funeral services were held August 2 at the Arthur Town Hall with Rev. Kleinhardt and Rev. Honderich and interment in Arthur cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Augustus Heiser
Harrisburg
Spencerville
Ohio
Della Parrott
Mary Jane Slentz
Monticello
Michigan
Arthur Township
East Second Street
Baptist Church
Warren
Clare
L. Roscoe
Detroit
Martin C
Lansing
Zarah Mae Penrose
Ella A. Heiser
Joseph Heiser
Flint
Arthur Town Hall
Charles Kleinhardt
M. R. Honderich
Arthur Cemetery
A. N. Friz
A. Heiss
William ‘Townsend
Zelma Doring
Venedocia
J. R. Heiser
Paul Heiser
Davidson
Roy Heiser
Muskegon
Ivan Heiser
Midland
Charles Butter
Fenton
Roscoe Heiser
Vincent Heiser
Erwin Fuller
Martin Heiser
June
Randy
John Homer
Charles Heiser
Milton Homer
Ill War Veteran Taken to Dearborn Hospital This Week
Word reached here Wednesday evening that Marion Wells a World War veteran was very ill at his farm near Lake. Through the efforts of A J Morgan adjutant and service officer of the local V F W post he was in the Veteran s Hospital at Dearborn by 11 45 that night. He was taken in the Friz ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Wells
Lake
A. J. Morgan
V.F.W. Post
Veteran’s Hospital
Dearborn
Friz
Carl C Brown Nominated for Harrison Postmaster
The name of Carl C Brown has been sent to the Senate by the President for confirmation as postmaster at Harrison. He will succeed S I Briggs whose commission expired on February 9, 1941. Postmaster Brown is not related to Senator Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl C. Brown
Senate
Harrison
White House
Prentiss M. Brown
Michigan
S. I. Briggs
Postmaster Brown
Senator Brown
Taft Highway Meeting Opens Here Wednesday
Delegates and guests register as the eleventh annual Taft Highway Convention opens at Clare City Hall with a luncheon. Officials include President J W Caldwell of Chipley Georgia and Captain Walter L Wilson of the Michigan State Prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Howard Taft Memorial Highway Association
Clare City
Clare Methodist Church
Floyd Galusha
First Baptist Church
J. W. Caldwell
Chipley
Frank Holder
J. Stuart Bicknell
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Clare
Walter L. Wilson
State
Southern
Michigan
Highway Association
George R. Pray
Jackson
David Johnson
Wauseon
Ohio
Taft Highway Association
Don L. Bancroft
Morenci
Ken Park
Lansing State Journal
Chester A. Richard
Michi
Prosecuting Attorney Holbrook Elected to Association Board
Donald E. Holbrook Clare County Prosecuting Attorney attended the Prosecuting Attorneys Association Convention at Mackinac Island on August 1 2. He was elected a member of the Board of Directors for 1941 42. The event featured sessions on prosecutorial issues and a banquet with remarks by Attorney General Her bert J Rushton and Raymond Kelly Civil Defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald E. Holbrook
Clare County
Attorny’s Association
Mackinac Island
Holbrook
Glen C. Gillespie
Michigan Bar Association
Ben H. Cole
Association
R. Glenn Dunn
Herbert J. Rushton
Raymond Kelly
National American Legion
Rushton
Mr. Kelly
Services at Gospel Tent in Rose Bush Continue
Gospel tent services in Rose Bush run each evening at 8:00 this week and next except this Saturday. A three day rally follows Friday through Sunday August 16 16 and 17 with three services daily at 10:30 am 2:30 pm and 8:00 pm. Rev I L Brown of Pulaski is in charge assisted by Mrs C M Arvksey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosebush
I L. Brown
Pulaski
Standard Church
U. S. Ay
C. M. Arvksey
Women Golfers Dinner at Bicknell Cottage
The Clare Women Golfers met at Twin Elms for a low net score and low putts competition led by Mrs Wim Capley who had 36 and 13 respectively. Clyde Harris had 14 putts. After play the group enjoyed a pot luck dinner at Willard Bicknell cottage and an afternoon of games and swimming. Next week Bridgeport women will visit Clare for golf and bridge at Twin Elms starting at nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Twin Elms
Wim. Capley
Clyde Harris
Willard Bicknell
Wight Point Lake
Bridgeport
Baptist Vacation Bible School Ends With Prize Recital
The Clare Baptist Church completed a two week Daily Bible School led by Miss Ida Frook and Rev. Galusha. A Friday program showcased scripture readings, memory work and drills, with prizes awarded for memory work, best Bible books, new member contests and banners. 154 enrolled, 95.4 average attendance, 58 perfect attenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Baptist Church
Ida Frook
Freemont
Galusha
Walworth
Kimapp
C. Brooks
Green
Elsie Rank
Ardath Dawson
Eunice Robinette
Elen Robinette
Elva Lea McIntosh
Marie Woolston
Mary Gilmore
Alice Foell
Lorraine Schultz
Sandra Schultz
Kennett
Smith
Dale Beavers
Hollis Haggart
Ronnie Brooks
Gordon Foell
Oliver Nash
Samuel Green
Delvin Green
Delamae Mbeavers
Sarah Pryor
Marlene Elliott
Bonnie Richardson
Melba Beavers
Jimmy Bader
Hollis Haggrart
Iva Lea Foss
Janet Walworth
Virgina Richardson
Marjorie Utley
Ronny Brooks
Fern Siel
Frederick Schneider
Florence White
Barbara Green
Virginia Richardson
Lorrain Birdsall
Laverna Hanel
Maxine Hanel
Clair Hileman
Ruby Foss
Ira Griffin
Raymond Owens
Wilford Siel
Nancy Wild
Dolores Jackson
Melba Jean Bebris
Donna May Seil
Marilyn Brewer
Wilma Joy Brewer
Jean Walworth
Bill Brewer
Robert Shenk
Wilbur Siel
Kenneth Smith
Lyle Abbott
Roger Teale
Seven Clare County Men to Be Drafted in September
Archie Irwin Wood of Clare left August 4 for Detroit where he joined the United States Army. About seven young men from Clare County are to be called into service between September 8 and 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Archie Irwin Wood
Clare
Detroit
United States Army
Clare County
Isabella Pomona Grange Meeting Notice
Isabella Pomona Grange will meet with Mt. Vernon Grange Wednesday evening August 18. Fourth Degree members are cordially invited. Pot luck lunch. Nellie B. White See’y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella Pomona Grange
Mt. Vernon Grange
Fourth Degree
Two Die In Auto Crash Friday Evening Near Clare
Bertha Jorgenson 79 from Detroit and her son Doland 36 died after a head on crash at US 10 and M 115 at 10 05 PM Friday. Roland Jorgenson and John Cuthbert both from Bay City suffered injuries while Doris Jorgenson and Robert Boehm were also hurt. Cuthbert and Boehm sent to hospital. Jorgenson family in and out of Mt Pleasant and Reed City hospitals. A second rear end collision occurred near Clare at 4 15 PM July 31 involving Henry Lyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Jorgenson
Detroit
Doland Jorgenson
Clare County General Hospital
Roland Jorgenson
John W. Cuthburt
Bay City
Doris Jorgenson
Roland
Mt. Pleasant
John Cuthburt
Robert Boem
Jorgenson
Reed City Hospital
Cuthbert
Boehm
Clare
Henry Lyle
Page Six
Opportunities of Today Assurance of Security Tomorrow
Local Civilian Conservation Corps camps offer training in truck and tractor operation, welding, carpentry, and first aid under a national defense program. Eligible Americans aged 17 to 24 receive monthly pay plus meals, lodging, and care, with opportunities for education and college extension courses. Contact local welfare boards or CCC camps for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civilian Conservation Corps
Social Welfare Board
CCC
Church of God Camp Meeting In St Louis August 21 31
The Church of God will hold its annual camp meeting at St Louis Michigan August 21 to 31 with Rev Ross Minkler of Indianapolis Indiana as evangelist. He is a preacher singer and author of several songs a youths camp and age class have been arranged. The grove two miles east and one half mile north of St Louis on M 46 invites all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God
St. Louis
Ross Minkler
Indianapolis
Ind
Mich
Annual Michigan American Legion Convention in Grand Rapids
The Department of Michigan American Legion and auxiliary plan their annual convention in Grand Rapids from August 9 to 12, with many members expected to attend. The Legion parade is scheduled for Monday afternoon. Reservations for the Battle Creek Hospital birthday party luncheon on August 13 should be sent to Mrs. Carol Lemon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and Auxiliary
Department of Michigan
Grand Rapids
Battle Creek
Carol Lemon
American Legion Hospital
Waite Rites Held After Clare Residence Death
Bertelle J. Waite longtime Isabella County resident died at his East Seventh Street home in Clare. Born March 29 1874 in Union Township he married Nellie Foutch in 1893 then Thiressa Hansen in 1899. Survived by children Lyle Earl Hazel Goldie Harold Lawrence two brothers twelve grandchildren and many friends. Funeral services were at Thurston Funeral Home with Rev M R Honderich officiating and burial in Cherry Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertelle J. Waite
East Seventh Street
Bartelle J. Waite
John B
Amaretta Waite
Union Township
Isabella County
Clare
George W. Howarth
Chippewa Township
Nellie Foutch
Lyle E
Waite
Thiressa Hansen
Dover
Grant Township
Clare County
Bari J
Hazel Marie
Goldie Minerva
Harold Howard
Lawrence George
Lyle EB. Waite
Earl J. Waite
Midland
Hazel Marie Stough
Jonesville
Goldie M. Zinser
Howard
Lawrence
W. W. Waite
Jackson
Claude W. Howarth
Detroit
Thurston Funeral Home
M. R. Honderich
Hagle Church of God
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Geraldine Hawkins
Claude Howarth
Evaline Daniels
Floyd Johnson
Nélilie Waddle
Laura Ohms
Perry Adams
Mt. Pleasant
Dan Morrison
Preston Johnston
Earl Johnston
Eloyda First
Rosebush
Harry Johnston
Ithaca
Mattress making project reopened with surplus materials
Clare County Agricultural Conservation Association received its second shipment of surplus cotton and ticking delivered to eight work centers across the county. Centers at Hamilton Town Hall Brand School Arthur Elm Grove Grange Sheridan Township Grant Town Hall Surrey Town Hall Garfield Grange Winterfield Town Hall and Court House basement will use all materials, totaling 36 000 pounds of cotton and 7 200 yards of ticking to produce 720 mattresses since April 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County Agricultural Conservation Association
Hamilton Town Hall
Brand School
Arthur
Elm Grove Grange Hall
Sheridan Township
Grant Town Hall
Surrey Town Hall
Garfield Grange Hall
Winterfield Town Hall
Court House
Clare County
Church to Close After Sunday Service for Summer Recess
The First Congregational Church will close after the upcoming Sunday morning service until the first Sunday in September. Next Sunday, Mrs Belle Mair and Miss Louise Bruske of California will sing a duet by special request, and Miss Bruske will also sing a solo. Attendance is encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Belle Mair
Louise Bruske
California
Miss Bruske
Plans Near Completion for Clare County Fair
The Clare County Fair approaches its fifty-fifth year with expansion including a new horse barn sheep shed and poultry house and enlarged grandstand to seat 2000. A front fence with advertising spaces is under way and pulling contests plus a rodeo are featured with premium lists issued for entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
County Fair Board
Michigan State College
John W. Dunlop
Traverse Fair
Col. Newkirk
Detroit
Ray Harold
J. Stuart Bicknell
John Bell
Clare County Board of Supervisors
Masonic Annual Guest Nite Show at Alma Home
The Masonic Annual Guest Night Show directed by Richard W. Lewis will be staged at the Michigan Masonic Home auditorium in Alma for the benefit and pleasure of home guests. Grand Master Dewey Ed Hesse and the Masonic Home Board will attend, with a cordial invitation extended to members and families to attend on Saturday August 9 at 2 00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard W. Lewis
Michigan Masonic Home
Alma
Dewey Ed Hesse
Masonic Home Board
Joseph Wichman Dies At Home Of Son Paul In Sanford
Word reached Clare of the death of Joseph Wichman at his son Paul’s home in Sanford. He died early Friday morning at age 90. Funeral services were at Wilson Funeral Home in Midland with interment beside his wife Florence Wagoner in Sanford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Wichman
Paul
Sanford
Clare
Jog. Wichman
Eary
Wilson Funeral
Midland
Florence. Wagoner
Also Mentioned on This Page
Damoths
Washington, D. C
Robinette
Lith
Epworth League
Chas. A. Heiser
Veteran's Hospital
Taft Highway
Camp Renay
Gan
Howell Osgood
George B. Wells
Dade City
Florida
George Ford
Gaylord
G. W. Green
Wyatt H. Foster
Rome
Mr. Foster
Georgia
Uncle Wyatt
ASSN
Bicknell Cottage
Baptist Vacation Bible School
Nellie B. White
C.C.C
American Legion
Bertelle Waite
Thurston’s
Newkirk
Masonic
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!