Robert Jerred Grand Champion Tall Corn Grower of Vicinity
Robert Jerred of Clare son of Walter Jerred from Grant town won grand champion in the Isabella County Times-News tall corn contest at the Isabella County Youth and Warm Fair in Mt. Pleasant last week. Jerred’s 18 ft stalk topped daily winners Ernie Xiump Don Kenny Howard Green and Saturday prize winners J O Rourke Bernard West Victor Chaney Duane First and Donald Snear with a blue ribbon for big field beans earned by Stephenson Lake 4 H Club member Donald Snear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Jerred
R-5
Clare
Walter Jerred
Grant Town
Isabella County Times-News
Isabella County
Mt. Pleasant
Jerred
Ernie Xiump
Lincoln Township
Don Kenny
R-2
Shepherd
Howard Green
J. O. Rourke
Farwell
Bernard West
R-1
Rosebush
Victor Chaney
R-3
St. Louis
Central Michigan Fair Opens in Big Rapids August 28
The 38th Central Michigan Fair at Big Rapids runs August 28 through 27, with horse racing Thursday and Friday and calf scramble Thursday night. Tuesday is Children’s Day with free admission. Wednesday Judging Day features farm machinery and stock. Saturday includes a Western Saddle Show and boxing exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Michigan
Mecosta Agricultural Fair Association
Big Rapids
Michigan
Clare County Road Commission Holds Fifth Annual Picnic
The Clare County Road Commission employees and families gathered at Wilson State Park in Harrison on Friday August 12 for the fifth annual picnic. About 100 workers shared a noon dinner, then played a 21 17 contest with the Harrison team and enjoyed dancing and guitar music by Lois Ann Farrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County Road Commission
Wilson State Park
Harrison
Lois Ann Farrow
Bitz Midway Restaurant Opens 24 Hours
Open 24 hours a day Bitz Midway Restaurant advertises complete meals served at any time. The listing emphasizes round the clock dining and full menu availability for customers seeking late night or early morning options.
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Bitz Midway Restaurant
Lucile Haley Wins Titus Trophy in Club Golf Tourney
Mrs Lucile Haley won the Titus Trophy in a Women's Golf Club event with a net 75 in the final 18 holes for a 156 total securing the trophy and low putts prize. Last year’s Titus Trophy winner was Mrs Velma Damoth. The club plans a trip to Mt Pleasant on August 24 and an out of town game on August 31 at Haley’s Houghton Lake cottage.
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Lucille Haley
Lucille
Velma Damoth
Mt. Pleasant
Adelaide Elden
Elden
Womer
Haley
Houghton Lake Cottage
Rays of Flint and All Stars to Play Saturday
The league article notes an all star game set for Saturday August 20 at 9 00 o clock with Rays Market of Flint leading a lineup that includes Cradit VFW Grove Bauers Willey Carncross Houghton Gross Harrison Bryant Ashcraft and many others. The State DeMolay Softball tournament will be played on the Clare school field Saturday afternoon with finals in the district tournament that evening.
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Rays
Flint
All Stars
Cradit
Grove
Bauers
Willey
Carncross
Houghton
Gross
Harrison
Bryant
Ashcraft
Musser
Rilett
Dover
Hendershot
Potter Harrison
Williams
Wood
Houghtons
Urbaniak
North Bradley
Richter
Clare
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
We extend thanks to friends and neighbors Dr and Mrs McArthur and Clare Hospital nurses for kindness and sympathy and the flowers. Gratitude to Rev Town Rev Blem for comforting words and singers. Thanks to Russell Thurston for services during the illness and death of our husband and father. Mrs Oliver Birdsall and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur
Clare Hospital
Town
Blem
Russell Thurston
Oliver Birdsall
Unidentified Motor Cyclopter Rider In Accident Near Clare
A motor scopter rider was injured three miles east of Clare on US-14 after a car with a trailer crowded the road. The victim declined ambulance transport and will see a doctor for elbow and knee injuries. A separate crash involved a backing collision on East Fifth Street with $175 damage. A driver, Russell Collins, faces a summons for operating without a chauffeur license. Also reported, theft of a Ford truck generator battery and regulator from a garage rear lot network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Us-14
Stephenson
Herbert Carpenter
R-4
Hotel Doherty
Russell Collins
Menominee
East Fifth Street
Carpenter
Collins
Dan McDonald
McEwan Street
League Standings and Results for Sunday Games
The Rosebush team beat Green Sox 2 1 while Seaton won 4 3 against Wise Yarwell defeated Clare 15 3 Coleman forfeited to Weidman 0 Next Sunday the season continues at Mt Pleasant with Rosebush at Weidman Farwell at Wise Harrison at Clare and Coleman open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil Pet
Green Sox
Seaton
Coleman
Rosebush
Weidman
Agl Farwell
Harrison
Wise
Clare
Yarwell
Mt. Pleasant
Farwell
Cottage for Sale in Lake Michigan Estate Auction
For the estate of Viola Valentine the cottage and furnishings on Perch Lake in Lake Michigan are offered for sale by administrator Joseph K. Naumes of Clare Michigan. Bids may be made in person or by mail to Naumes in Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Valentine
Joseph K. Naumes
Lake, Michigan
Perch Lake
Clare
Michigan
Bids Wanted on Corner Lot and Apartment House
Auction notice invites bids by mail or in person until October 10 1949 for the business corner and apartment house at the Mc Ewan and Hast Second street intersection. Lot measures 66 by 100 feet. Mrs. Fred Smalley reserves right to reject any or all bids at 102 BH Second St Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McEwan
Second Street
Fred Smalley
Second St
Clare
Randall Homecoming Planned for August 28
The Randall Home Coming will be held on Sunday August 28 with a pot luck dinner at noon. Former pupils teachers and patrons are invited to attend. Frances Krell secretary.
Vassar Minister Urges Rotarians to Live Service Above Self
Rev. J. J. Zoaun of Vassar Michigan addressed the Rotary Club at Barnes Cafe on Making the Rotary Wheel Turn. He urged members to apply ideal personal service in all community affairs and maintain perfect attendance in the club contest led by Dr. C. McArthur and David Seiter. Local and out of town guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Zoaun
Vassar
Michigan
Rotary Club
Barnes Cafe
Rotary
C. McArthur
David Seiter
Zeeuw
Midland
Sealed Proposals for Fur Farm Wildlife Flooding Project
Sealed proposals from August 81 1949 at 2 00 PM in Lansing Michigan will be publicly opened. Contract covers repair and remodeling of concrete and construction of a low head dam for the Fur Farm Wildlife Flooding Project in Clare County Michigan. Includes head earth dam wing walls and spillway reconstruction. Plans and specs available from Engineering and Architectural Sec 602 State Office Building Lansing Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Langius
Department of Administration
State Office
Lansing
Michigan
S. T
Fur Farm
Department of Conservation
Game Division
Clare County
Michigan Department of Conservation Engineering and Architectural Section
L D S Services At Farwell Resumed
L D S services at Farwell resume this Sunday August 21. Regular meetings will be held at the L D S Church. A number of members attended the reunion at Liahona Park near Sanford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liahona Park
Sanford
Law Offices Open Saturdays In Summer Schedule
The notice lists summer Saturday hours for law offices. On August 20 1949 Joseph K Naumes is scheduled, August 27 1949 Harold B Hughes, and September 3 1949 Joseph K Naumes with the Clare County Bar Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph K. Naumes
Harold B. Hughes
Clare County Bar Assn
Tent Meeting by Musical Wright Family Near Clare
Old fashioned tent meetings run from August 12 to September 4 in a grove one and a half miles east of Clare on US 10. Watch for signs. Services start at 8:00 p m each evening and 2:30 p m Sunday afternoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Grove
Clare
Us-10
Old School at Flickory Holler at Clare High School
Beaverton P T A presents Old School at Flickory Holler at Clare High School auditorium on September 13 and 14. Zenobia Chapter O BE sponsors this event with proceeds supporting local activities.
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Beaverton P.T. A
Flickory
Clare High School
Zenobia Chapter
Appreciation Note From Janet Shaver
Janet Shaver thanks friends neighbors and relatives for kindness flowers visits and gifts from hospital and home with gratitude for all who called and offered support.
Thanks to Friends for Kindness at Mt Pleasant Hospital
A note of gratitude to friends and relatives for acts of kindness while in the Community Hospital at Mt. Pleasant is addressed to Clarence Kirkpatrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Clarence Kirkpatrick
Auto Parts Wholesaler Clarifies Separate Identity
Public notice states 4614 Clare Auto Parts operates as exclusive wholesalers and retailers in auto parts and equipment and is not connected with any auto repair shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Auto Parts
Why The Bible Has Endured Public Address
C Pomranky delivers a free Sunday talk at Clare Tourist Park on August 21 at 2 30 PM answering Why the Bible endures Where from and What it contains Wel come all good-will attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Pomranky
Clare
Clare Women Bowlers Meet At Hotel Doherty In August
A meeting of the Clare Women's Bowling Association will be held at Hotel Doherty on Tuesday August 23 at 8 00 P M. This invites all women interested in sanctioned bowling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Women’s Bowling Association
Hotel Doherty
Glare Packing Company Bans Pig Slaughter in August and Early September
Glare Packing Company announces no custom slaughtering of pigs during August and the first week of September. The notice specifies temporary suspension at their facility located at 4515.
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Glare Packing Company
Tough Jobs Go to Federal Trucks
A sparse notice notes federal trucks will handle the tough jobs at Cole's Fakco and Sarvies, 216 McRvon &t, Clore, with implied emphasis on economical efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trncks
Cole's Fakco
McRvon &T
Clore
Farwell Community Auction Set for September 3
Farwell village hosts a community sale on Saturday September 3. Entries must be listed by August 22 for advertising. Contact Arlie Schofield clerk or Jeff Willey auctioneer for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwell
Arlie Schofield
Jeff Willey
Budget Plan for Motor and Transmission Jobs
Dan McDonald of Your Friendly Ford Dealer promotes a budget plan with no down payment for motor and transmission work. This newspaper card notes financing options aimed at Ford vehicle owners seeking affordable repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan McDonald
Ford
Rummage Sale Set for Friday and Saturday
Rummage sale hosted by Mrs. Minnie Fisher runs Friday and Saturday August 19 and 20 at Vernon Hill on US 27. Proceeds support local charitable efforts and items include miscellaneous household goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Fisher
Vernon Hill
Us-27
Insurance names and agent listed for Clore Michigan
State Mutual Insurance and Promont Mutual named in the notice with Rey A Hoover as agent in Clore, Michigan, at 1460 W4, HRS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Mutual Gyelone
Amd
Promont Mutual Piro Incurance
Rey A. Hoover
Rel
Clore
Mich
Phong
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Vicinity
Donald Snear
Isabella
Central Michigan Fair
Road Commission
Lucile Haley
Titus Trophy
Rays OF Flint
Paul Williams
Heber
Cook
Lueder
Alward
Armentrout
South End Merchants
South End
George Elias
Laull Smith
Lynch
Schutt
G. Peters
Chamberlin
Cole
Jackson
Logan Bar
Bud Langsdon
Harold Strauss
Steve
Lucy
de Molay
Marshall
McNerney
Schaeffers
Foell
V. F W
Joslin
Hutchinson
Ellis
George Wilcox
Frances Krell
Ordes
THE
Citizens State Bank
Clare, Michigan
WM. H. Bicknell
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation F.D.I.C
CaUr
Hickory
Janet Shaver
Stinson
Cally Bauer Flying
Bauer Flying Service
Piper
Glass Airport
Gladwin
Augerst
Rev
S.G. Jennings
Farmland
Indiana
James ). Holstein
Olivet College
Kankakee
Illinois
D. S. Fillmore
Hope, Michigan
Fete
Irs
Earl Newton
China
Ieee
Fred Bossert
Ontario
Canada
Services
GAMP
EAA Co
RAE O Pronto Rey, K
Sgammdt
Pecaidons
Ieee Cady
Opal MeGi
Veay Saree Ggilvery
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