Clare Welcomes New City Manager James Dickson
A Chamber of Commerce banquet in Clare honored new City Manager James D. Dickson his wife Dawn and daughter. Mayor Theo Wallington praised the city’s potential and the managerial appointment as officials urged citizen cooperation and problem solving with the City Commission and Planning Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wedgewood
Hotel Doherty
Clare
Chamber of Commerce
James D. Dickson
Dawn
America
Norris Widen
Harold Hughes
Chas
Hahn
Art Damoth
G. C. Born
Theo Wallington
Wallington
United States
Dickson
Damoth
Harold Fleming
Joe Sproat
Albert Haley
Justice of the Peace
Wm. B. Dunlop
Covell
City Commission
City Planning Commission
Art
Early Pioneer of Clare County Dies in Lansing
Nancy Harrison a former Arthur township resident died August 4 1948 in Lansing after long illness at age 79. Born October 14 1868 in Logan County Ohio she and husband James Harrison moved to Clare county by covered wagon. Survived by two sons Hisworth and Harry two daughters Mrs Fred C Scott and Mrs Murl Bursley fourteen grandchildren seven great grandchildren one sister Mrs Mary E Samson. Services held August 10 at Robinson and Halifax Funeral Home with Rev H V Wade officiating. Burial Mt Hope Cemetery with pallbearers Robert Harrison William Secor Floyd Hart Murl Buregley Floyd Bell Kenneth Stoll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Harrison
Arthur Township
Lansing
Nancy Harness
William
Matilda Harness
Logan County
Ohio
James Harrison
Clare County
William Hart Harrison
Bessie M. Miller
Hisworth
Harry
Fred C. Scott
Murl Bursley
Mary E. Samson
Illinois
Robinson and Halifax Funeral Home
H. V. Wade
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Robert Harrison
William Secor
Floyd Hart
Murl Buregley
Floyd Bell
Kenneth Stoll
Well Baby Clinic Discontinued by Clare County Health Department
The Clare County Health Department announces the Well Baby Clinic will be discontinued for the time being. Watch this paper for further notice.
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Clare County Health Department
Ladies Tournament Opens at Country Club Next Monday
Ten women golfers came from Portland to face Clare women at Clare Country Club on Wednesday. the match ended in a tie with Jean Oradit posting Clare’s low net score. Blanche Stoll won the prize for low score among social golfers. The tournament opens next Monday morning at 9 30 with first qualifying rounds at the Country Club course.
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Portland
Clare
Clare Country Club
Jean Oradit
Blanche Stoll
Country Club
Captain Hubel Stricken After Fighting Fire
Fire rooted at the Hubel farm threatened a garage and lumber piles after sparks from an Ann Arbor Railroad locomotive. Captain Hubel helped firefighters before suffering a fatal heart attack. Local blazes and a forest fire near North Rosebush School followed, with injuries and insurance coverage noted. A nighttime fire drill at Cedar Street demonstrated rapid response times.
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Clare Fire ‘Department
Dehmel Saty
Raymond McConnell, Jr
St. Henry’s Church
McConnell
James Clure
Clare ‘Hospital
North Rosebush
Ann Arbor
Conservation Department
City and Conservation Department
Ann ‘Arbor
West City
Tobacco River
Cedar Street
Seventh
State Streets
Clite
Clute
Dickson
Penny Day Event for Girl Scouts Scheduled Saturday
A community event titled Penny Day is set for Saturday August 21 to support Girl Scout activities. Organizers invite local residents to participate and contribute to the fundraising effort. The notice emphasizes family participation and a friendly, civic-minded setting.
Clare County Surpasses Security Drive Quota
Judge Donald E Halbrook announces Clare County reached 58.4 percent of its 128000 quota with 126061 in bonds sold through the American Security Loan Drive. Statewide totals exceed expectations with 104317000 in bonds sold against a 100000000 goal. Frank N Isbey cites appreciation for all volunteers and purchasers and commends Clare Sentinel for its support.
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Donald &. Halbrook
American Security Loan
Frank N. Isbey
United States Treasury Savings Bonds Division
Michigan
Glare
Isbey
Clare County
Clare County Board of Supervisors
Clare Sentinel
Clare County Pioneer Lucy Hains Dies at Harrison Home
Grandma Hains, early Clare County pioneer and Dover store operator, dies at 97. Born Lucy Adams in 1850, she taught in Hinkleville and Dover, helped found a Tonkin Sunday School, and lived on several Clare farms with husband Adelbert Hains, who died in 1934. She leaves three sons, twelve grandchildren, and many descendants. Funeral at Clare Baptist Church with Rev. Hilton officiating.
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Grandma Hains
Clare County
Laura Turner
Harrison
Lucy Violette Adams
Macomb County
John and
Catherine Adams
Hinkleville
Dover
Adelbert Hains
Tonkin
McBain
Clare
Traverse City
Verne
Merle
Flint
Clare Baptist Church
Hilton of
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Patrol trip notice for Detroit Tiger game outing
Glaze School announces a Wednesday trip for patrol boys and girls to view the Detroit Tigers game. Students must meet at the school by 8:00 AM and bring lunch for two meals or funds to purchase meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glaze School
Detroit
Clare Bowling Assn Meeting at Doherty Hotel
A meeting of the Clare Bowling Association is set for Wednesday August 18 at the Doherty Hotel to elect officers. Sponsors and team captains are urged to attend. Leo Russell, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Bowling Association
Doherty
Leo Russell
Clare Legion Juniors Split With Midland At Home
The Clare American Legion Junior League team beat Midland 5 to 8 in a standout Thursday game. Earlier they lost to Midland 2 to 8 on the road as Howard Miller was injured at bat and Jim Joslin entered late. Next dates include Mt. Pleasant August 19 Ithaca August 20 Houghton Lake August 22 with possible evening play after September light installation.
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Clare American
Clare
Mt. Pleasant
Ithaca
Houghton Lake
Icem C Sientz Dies After Nine Months Illness
Icem Clarence Sientz born June 15 1868 Van Wert County Ohio died August 6 1948 at Clare Hospital after a ten months illness from injuries in a mobile accident. Survived by wife Jennie Elizabeth Davies four children Floyd Denzil Eunice Helen. six grandchildren two sisters and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services held at Grave Methodist Church August 10 with Rev Chas B Hahn officiating. burial in Cherry Grove cemetery.
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Icem Clarence Sientz
van Wert
Ohio
Clare Hospital
Chestias
Sarah Slentz
Jennie Elizabeth Davies
Floyd
Muskegon Weights
Denzil Thornthwaite
Elmer
New Jersey
Eunice Phimsey
Clare
Helen Milton
Buffalo
New York
Arthur Township
Clare County
Mt. Pleasant
Slentz
Gladwin
Isabella
Michigan
United Brethren Church
Monticello
North Branch School
Gladwin County
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Death of James B. Lyde in Perry Market
James B. Lyde, longtime Harrison businessman, died of a heart attack Tuesday morning while shopping at Perry and First Super Market. He was taken home, passed away about an hour later. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 Friday afternoon from the home with interment in Paris Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Lyde
Harrison
Perry & First
Paris
Michigan
Obituary: Orvall L. Smith of Hemlock
Orvall L. Smith aged 45 died at his Hemlock home on Tuesday August 16. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2:00 PM at Hemlock Methodist Church with burial at Cherry Grove Cemetery in Clare. He was a former Clare and Grant township resident. his wife was Aleta Detwiler of Clare. A full obituary will appear next week.
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Orvall L. Smith
Hemlock
Hemlock Methodist Church
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Clare
Mr. Smith
Grant Township
Aleta Detwiler
Bob's Sales and Service Clare Opens for De Soto Plymouth
Local business listing shows Bob's Sales and Service in Clare offering De Soto and Plymouth models. The brief note lists the shop name, town, and vehicle brands available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Clare
Wrecks Leave One Critically Injured and Several Hurt
Two traffic accidents in the vicinity left one person critically injured and several others hurt. Joseph Poet, 18, Clare R-2, reported a night collision after approaching a truck with no taillight on Route 08 27 near Clare. Poet and passenger Robert Cimmerer, 18, were taken to Clare Hospital with minor wounds while the other occupants sustained varying injuries. The other driver, Ray Dyer, 45, St Louis, suffered chest trauma and multiple severe injuries. his wife also from St Louis had grave wounds and remains in critical but slightly improved condition. Action against Poet may proceed depending on Mrs Dyer’s outcome. Continued on Page Twelve.
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Joseph Poet
Clare
Clare Hospital
Poet
Cimmerer
Ray Dyer
St. Louis
Passes Sudenly at Clare Home Captain Delos Hubel
Captain Delos Hubel son of Frederick H and Phoebe Hubel was born Sept 28 1891 in Grant Township Clare County Michigan and died suddenly at his home August 6 1948 at age 56. He worked on the farm with his father and later ran a craft shop doing radio repair carpentry and novelties. He was a longtime Clare resident member of Odd Fellows and Masons. He married Thelma Sudman of Boyne City who died twenty four years ago. Survived by sisters Mrs Norman Wilson and Mrs Herbert Randall brother Ora Hubel and several nephews and a grandniece. Services were Aug 9 at Congregational Church with Rev Charles Kleinhardt officiating and burial in Cherry Grove Cemetery. Out of town relatives attended.
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Delos Hubel
Frederick H
Phoebe Hubel
Grant Township
Clare County
Michigan
Cap
Clare
Odd Fellow
Masonic
Thelma Sudman
Boyne City
Mary A. Hubel
Norman Wilson
Saginaw
Herbert Randall
Ora Hubel
Columbiaville
Dale ‘Randall
Farmington
Vickie McIntyre
Owosso
Trene Smith Janack
Alice Smith Beebé and
Arza Smith
Claré Women's Bowling Association Meeting Planned
The Clare Women's Bowling Association will meet for organization on August 24 at 8:00 p.m. at the Doherty Hotel. Sponsors and interested women are invited to attend. Frances Shelander, Secretary. 4642
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claré Women’s Bowling Association
Doherty Hotel
Avid
Clare Women’s Bowling Assoc
Frances Shelander
Body of Drowning Victim Found At Decker Lake
The body of Frank Baker who drowned at Decker Lake last week was found floating on the surface Tuesday afternoon at about four by Sheriff Seaver Amble and Robert Campbell during a daily search. Dragging had paused earlier after several days with no result.
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Frank Baker
Decker Lake
Seaver Amble
Robert Campbell
Amble
Eid. Bruce
Mr. Campbell
Farwell Leads Softball Standings in Season Finale
Farwell tops Bauers 8 2 to end the season in a tight race for first place. Bauer s no hitter by Quillan and strong hitting pace a 8 0 win over Church of God. Clare Mfg stays near top with a 7 1 win over Temple. Tournament draws set for August 16 21 at Clare field.
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Schaeffer
DeMolay
Church of God
Bauer
Quillan
Burke Rilett
Clare Mfg
Bill Campbell
Mig
Robinson
O'Dell
Houghton
Musser
de Molay
Hubel Motor Bingles
Mt. Pleasant
WEW
Hubel Motors
Farwell
Bauers
Vets
Temple
Schellander
VPW
Clare Mig
North Bradley
Clare Isabella
Clare
Clare County League
Church of Christ Or
Ferro
van Zandt
Police
Logan's Bar
K. of C
Co-op
Junior Chamber of Commerce
St. John’s Boys Choir
VFW
Houghton’s
Remus
Gerald Campbell faces felonious assault charge in odd wreck case
Gerald Campbell 24 of Gladwin county faces circuit court trial after allegedly driving into the car of Justice of the Peace Wm. B. Dunlop following a misidentified vehicle on West Dunlop Road. Campbell was bound over to circuit court on felonious assault charges with bond set at 400 cash or 500 with two sureties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Campbell
Gladwin County
Auto of Justice of the Peace
Wm. B. Dunlop
Campbell
Dunlop
John W. Dunlop
Dunlop Home
West Dunlop Road
Dunlop Road
Hagen
Harrison
Seaver Amble
Frank Sutton
Clare
Qgity
Hiss
Howard Miller
Farwell
Walter Krywig
Grosse Point
Fifth
McKwan
City Hall Seeks Maintenance Helper From Graduation List
City Manager’s office seeks a high school graduate for city hall maintenance. The role requires mechanical inclination and record keeping for dispensing materials. Apply in person at City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Michel G Baker Dies in Los Angeles at 87
Michel Gordon Baker born March 25 1861 in Canada died August 2 in Los Angeles at age 87. He moved from Clare to the U S as a child and later married. Survived by son Lloyd daughter in law grandson Dick two brothers in law and many nieces and nephews. Funeral August 4 at Utter McKinley View Park Chapel with interment at Inglewood Park Cemetery California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michel Gordon Baker
Canada
Los Angeles
Calif
U. S
Wilderness
Baker
Clare
Capt
Gordon Baker
Lloyd
Michel
Tom Angeles
Emma
James McPhall
Robert Archambault
Michigan
Utter & McKinley View Park
Inglewod Park
California
Young People's Picnic Planned by Christian Endeavor
The People’s Christian Endeavor Rally schedules its annual picnic for August 27, 1948 at Clare Tourist Park. A potluck lunch will be served with ice cream provided. Attendees should bring their own table spread and come ready to join the cordial community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Baedeavor Rally
Ist ‘Park
Seaplex
Dents
Arenes
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Business Group
Sreeko Ekaffer
Hubel
Violette
Hains
Clare Bowling Ass
Clare Legion
Midland
Icem C. Sientz
Bert Lydel
DE Soto
Plymouth
Albert Kleiner
Tues
Justice Dunlop
Gladys Parks
Brother
Michel G. Baker
West
Vernon Township
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