Clare Chamber of Commerce Special Meeting at Hotel Doherty
A Friday August meeting of the Clare Chamber of Commerce at the Hotel Doherty featured a banquet and songs led by Norris Hiden. President Carl Holbrook introduced visitors and two prospective new members while honoring the late secretary Geo. Sherwood. Speakers from Manistee proposed a brine and gas based chemical plant for Clare, detailing land needs, 50 jobs, and a 150000 dollar cost with a quick payback. A committee was appointed to study the proposal and report later.
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Clare Chamber of Commerce
Doherty
Norris Hiden
Carl Holbrook
Geo. Sherwood
Albert Dawe
BE. D. Kennedy
John Doherty
Pres. Holbrook
Manistee
Clare
Vernon
James Bicknell
Wm. Bicknell
W. L. Park
E. G. Johnston
Wm. Caple
Large Sheep Barn Destroyed by Fire in Hatton Township
The Glare Rural fire ward responded to a blaze at the Robt Shull ranch in Hatton township last week Wednesday. The 16 by 100 foot sheep shed burned before discovery as the family was away, but firefighters saved the main barn house and outbuildings. Loss placed at 500 dollars with 100 dollars insured.
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Hatton Township
Robt. Shull
Shull
Water bills due May first demand payment
Water Committee warns residents to pay in full or partially to show intent and avoid action. The Clare Sentinel notes bills due May 1 and urges buyers to use classifieds to cover essentials.
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Water Committee
Large Crowd Attends Dover Union Ice Cream Social
A Farm ers Union of America event in Dover drew about 500 people on August 1. Arthur R. Swan explained the group’s aims. speeches by Miles Callaghan Ben Carpenter B N Mercer Theo Bowler Donald Holbrook and Ray V Rule followed. Proceeds fund delegates to the State Convention in Owosso September 25 to organize the state unit. Michigan has over 20 000 members with countywide activity. Clare County seeks a county unit within a month.
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Grant Township
Farmers Union of America
Dover
Arthur R. Swan
Blanchard
Michigan
Miles Callaghan
Ben Carpenter
B. N. Mercer
Clare
Theo
G Bowler
Donald Holbrook
Ray V. Rule
Owosso
Michighn
Clare County
Clare Officials Attend Lansing Road Meeting Friday
County Road Commissioner John Asline and Mayor Jesse Hampton led Clare delegates at a Michigan Association of Road Commissioners and Engineers luncheon in Lansing. About 200 attendees discussed opposing gas tax cuts, which officials warned would threaten state road building and raise local taxes. After the meeting, the pair sought Department of Conservation fish stock for Clare Mill Pond planting planned around September 1 for bass bluegills perch sunfish pike trout and brown trout.
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John Asline
Jesse Hampton
Fred Goodman
H. A. Bradley
Henry Gardiner
Orline Stockwell
Theo. G. Bowler
Asa H. Aldrich
Michigan Association of Road Commissioners and Engineers
Olds
Lansing
C. A. Hawk
Pontiac
Otto S. Hess
Grand Rapids
K. I. Sawyer
Ishpeming
A. P. Peterson
Northern Michigan Road Association
Lewis A. Webber
Harrison
Clare
Ankney Baby Dies at Lansing Home
Paul Luther Ankney born October 20 1932 died July 30 1934 at Lansing home aged one year nine months ten days Funeral services held August first at Robinson Barber Funeral Home with Rev Wiley Smith officiating burial in Mt Hope cemetery Survived by parents Kenneth and unnamed Ankney a sister Gretchen grandparents Virgil Dickerson and Ernest Ankney and many relatives and friends.
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Paul Luther Ankney
Lansing
Robinson-Barbier
Wiley Smith
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Kenneth Ankney
Gretchen
Virgil Dickerson
Ernest Ankney
Roy Shutiprvay Seeks Clare County Sheriff Nomination
Republican candidate Roy Shutiprvay announces his run for sheriff of Clare County in the September primary. He vows a fair economical administration and asks voters to consider his candidacy.
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Clare County
Claré County
Roy
Shutiprvay
Twin Elms Foursome Sparks Local Golf Interest
At Twin Elms a twashball four some led by Fran Anderson and Leo Hampton posted 44 for 9 holes with Mabel Mulder and Bus Comer close at 46. Ithaca visitors fell 16 and 20 in a matchup, Clyde Hayes among Clare crowds. A Labor Day charity carnival at Twin Elms is proposed with lodge and church groups asked to send reps to a Ford Garage meeting August 15. Clare Ladies’ match with Big Rapids postponed to next season.
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Twin Elms
Fran” Anderson
Leo Hampton
Mabel Mulder
Bus Comer
Ithaca
Clyde Hayes
Clare
C. C. Harris
Jesse Hampton
Ford Garage
Grange
Clare Ladies
Big Rapids
Rapids Ladies
Low Winter Wheat Fly Free Dates Advised
The Hessian fly, Michigan’s worst wheat pest, is rising with hot dry weather. Entomology experts at Michigan State College urge fly free planting dates to prevent damage next year, noting dates vary by county elevations and Lake Michigan effects.
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Michigan
Michigan State College
Lake Michigan
Cheboygan
Antrim
St. Joseph
College Entomology Department
Holiness Camp Meeting Set At Rosebush Grove
The annual Holiness Camp meeting of the Standard Church will be held in the J. Y. Johnston grove one mile north, 1 4 west of Rosebush, commencing Saturday August 11 and closing August 19. Three services daily at 10 a.m. 2 30 p.m. and 7 45 p.m. A cordial welcome to all. Wm Grenwald, Norman Wager, Chairman Secretary.
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Standard Church
J. Y. Johnston Grove
Rosebush
Wm. 'Grenwald
Norman Wager
Secratary
Oil drilling updates from Dundee and surrounding wells
Oil operations resumed at Floodwell No 1 near section 15 with drilling at 3802 feet on the Dundee. About 300 feet of oil in casing and a gas showing noted. Simpsons No 2 drilling in blue clay at 540 feet. Sovereign No 2 on Ann Arbor right of way in Traverse sand. Russell No 1 dry after shallow Dundee penetration. Lake George wildcat abandoned due to salt brine.
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Dundee
Ann Arbor
Russell No. 1
The
Park Oil Co
Lake George
Three Drivers Plead Guilty in Four Car Crash
Three young men involved in a four car crash at the Ann Arbor railroad crossing on July 22 pleaded not guilty but changed to guilty. Dale Lloyd and Jack Logic were fined about $40 with licenses suspended for a year. Glen Ranck faced about $60 in fines and a one year license revocation, with additional penalty for driving the car carrying Walter Simons Jr., who died.
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Ann Arbor
Justice Callihan
Dale Lloyd
Jack Logic
Glen Ranck
Callihan
Ranck
Walter Simons, Jr
Former Garfield resident dies at son's home near Saginaw
Jacob H. Swinehart longtime Garfield township resident dies at his son’s farm in Saginaw area after illness from flu followed by dropsy and heart trouble. He was nearly 72, married 1882 to Clarinda Parsons, with two sons and multiple grandchildren. Body taken to Weaver cemetery in Ohio for burial.
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Jacob H. Swinehart
Garfield Township
Clare County
Saginaw
Ohio
Susanne Dehnoff
No. Baltimore
Michigan
Mr. Swinehart
Weaver Cemetery
Advertisers Lose to Beal City in Sunday matchup
The Advertisers met Beal City at Coldwater Lake on Sunday and lost the game. The score reached 6 all in the eighth inning before Beal City added two deciding runs in the ninth. Next Sunday they face Windover at Windover Lake.
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Beal City
Coldwater Lake
Windover
Lake
Detroit Woman Killed in Clare Auto Crash Saturday
A Detroit couple, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Fisher, were rear ended near Clare on U S 10 by a truck driven by E A Sanderson of Saginaw. Mrs. Fisher died later at Clare Hospital after brain concussion and leg injuries. Mr. Fisher died after severe skull fractures at the base of the brain. Sanderson suffered a bruised leg and faced authorities.
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Sentinel
Clare
U. S
Andrew Fisher
Detroit
Valley Sweet
E. A. Sanderson
Saginaw
Thurston Funeral Home
Mr. Fisher
Robert
Mr. Sanderson
Theo. G. Bow Jer
W. H. Brier
Callihan
Davis Family Reunion Brings 72 Together in Clare County
A Davis family reunion held at the H. Dawson farm grove near the river drew 72 members from Clare county and beyond on Sunday August 5. Activities included games and water play, a noon basket dinner with ice cream, a business meeting electing F P Davis president and George Davis vice president, plus Dale C Davis secretary treasurer for three years. Plans were made to meet again the first Sunday in August at the same site. Distants attendees included families from Detroit Gladwin Isabella Ohio Missouri California and Owosso with several others.
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Davis
H. Dawson
J. M. Davis
F. P. Davis
George Davis
Dale C. Davis
Clare County
Emil Schembers
Detroit
Nathan Grayberry
Maggie Marie
Gladwin County
Wilbur Lower
Gladwin
Frank Newman
Helen
Irene
Isabella County
Daisy Thatcher
Robert
Richard
Springfield
Ohio
Walter Davis
Kansas City
John Evans
Johnny
Winnifred
Edith
Shirley Jean
James
Lavera Mae
Joyce
Gertrude
Mildred
Junior
Owosso
Day
Anna C. Evans
California
A. T. Carrow
Norma
Joe
Doris
Stanley Schunk
Lucille
Annabelle
Ronald
Elm Grove
Public notice on litter disposal in Clare city limits
The Mayor and Common Council require residents to place rubbish at designated dump grounds only. Dumping on streets or Roads within Clare corporate limits is prohibited and violators will be prosecuted.
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City of
Clare
Ice Cream Social by Browd Corners Ladies Aid
The Browd Corners Ladies Aid will host an iced dream social on the Ira Miller lawn Tuesday evening August 14 after the softball game. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Browd Corners Ladies Aid
Ira Miller Lawn
Mrs. R. B. Comer Honored at Twin Elms Club Party
Mrs. R. Bernette Comer was guest of honor at a Clare's Twin Elms golf club gathering hosted by Mrs. Gordon McIntosh with assistants Mrs. Alma Fransisco and Mrs. Pearl Comer. Prizes for high scores went to Mrs. Clarence Barly, and the group of about twenty enjoyed refreshments prepared by Mrs. Bowler. Local guests included Mrs. Hunter and Mrs. Cope among out of town attendees.
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R. Bernette Comer
Gordon McIntosh
Alma Fransisco
Pearl Comer
Clare
Twin Elms Golf Club
McIntosh
Clarence Barly
Bowler
Twin Elms
Hunter
Public Meeting on Clare Gas Rates Slated
A public meeting will be held Monday August 18 at 8 00 p m at the American Legion hall. The topic is gas rates for the city of Clare with the mayor and the common council urged to attend.
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American Legion Hall
City of
Clare
Fitzgerald supporters push for record state primary turnout
As the September primary nears, Fitzgerald for Governor Club and Clare County organizers urge voters to participate. Absent voters must file affidavits before Election Day, with campaigns striving to mobilize rural and out-of-state voters to back Frank D. Fitzgerald, Secretary of State, in a contest on both major tickets.
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Frank D. Fitzgerald
Clare County
Fitzgerald
Baker Family Reunion At Tourist Park Clare August Fifth
The 5th annual Baker reunion gathered at Tourist Park in Clare on August 5 with 66 cousins and one uncle present. Attendees included extended relatives from Detroit Cadillac and Alma plus four visiting guests. Activities featured ball games a pot luck dinner and reminiscences of childhood days. Four births occurred and no deaths were recorded during the year. A motion was made to meet in Cadillac next year if possible.
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Clare
Michel Archambolt
Dudley Dale
Detroit
Leo Hamilton
Alma
John Archambolt
Cadillac
Erma Harvey
Muriel Greely
Marjorie Nowlen
Merle Root
Republican Candidate for Clare County Road Commissioner
A candidate announces on the Republican ticket for Clare County Road Commissioner in the upcoming September primary. If nominated and elected, he pledges to serve local interests by buying cheaper machinery and using vehicles for county labor.
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Clare County
County
City in Path of Light Cyclone on Wed Afternoon
A midweek storm battered Clare county with driving rain and strong winds. Consumers Power cut service to several towns after lines snapped south of the Hinkle schoolhouse. damage included a broken window at Hampton Service Garage and vehicle damage on McEwan Street. Barns and chimneys were damaged in rural areas, trees and grain fields suffered, and a Vernon Hill tent performance resumed after shelter was found. Last week’s storm spared this section from a cyclone that hit Isabella and Gratiot counties.
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Clare County
Consumers Power Company
Farwell
Lake
Ewart
Barryton
Hinkle School
F. C. Sanfords
Sentinsi
Hampton Service
Leffingweh
Leon Casner
Easter Building
McEwan
Allen R. Graham
Chevrolet
Clare County Savings Bank
Jack Wilson
Jack Kelly
Vernon Hill
Isabella
Gratiot
Beaverton Plans Big Homecoming August 18 19
Beaverton announces a two day Homecoming festival on August 18 and 19 with 3800 musicians inviting former residents. The Northern Michigan Band Association hosts a semi annual convention alongside the event. Bands from Clare Midland Mio Gladwin Cheboygan Charlevoix Petoskey Alpena and West Branch slated to attend. A Ross Lake water carnival features outboard races log rolling sailing and aquatic events with 50 dollar prizes. An air circus led by Herm Colbeck plus stunts by Henry Dora Bay City and Jake the Dummy. Dance clowns games and a carnival midway complete the program. Ron Rogs Jr chairs the committee.
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Beaverton
Northern Michigan Band Association
Clare
Midland
Mio
Gladwin
Cheboygan
Charlevoix
Petoskey
Alpena
West Branch
Ross Lake
Herm Colbeck
Henry Dora
Bay City
Jake the Dummy
Ron Rogs, Jr
Robber's Roost Tale Opens in August Save
Zine Grey writes of a daring August 24 raid at Robber's Roost. A young posse pursues clues, and local townsfolk gather anxiously as authorities chase the culprit through desert canyons.
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Zine Grey
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Shull Ranch
Clare Sentinel
Hampton
Asline
Mill Pond
Ankney
State College
Garfield
J. H. Swinehart
Husband
Mrs
R. B. Comer
Twin Elms Club
Pitzgerald-for
Baker
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