Clare Hi School Announces Faculty for Coming Year
Clare high school lists new and returning teachers for the next year. Mary Tobey will teach vocal music and direct the high school library. Miss Obey joins as music instructor. Bernice Morrison heads fourth grade. Miss Putnam fills fifth grade. Verona White takes second grade. Mrs. White and Mable Reynolds have prior teaching credentials. Junior and senior high staff include Bates, Sheponski, Longstreet, Strong, Collins, Richardson, Emery, and Evans. Elementary teachers include Gerow, Putnam, Garthe, Butler, and Van Every.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Tobey
Maniatee
Miss Obey
Qousic
Michigan State College
Betty Williams
Bernice Morrison
Rosebush
Morrison
Central Michigan College of Education
Weidman
Miss Putnam
Frances FitzGerald
Mable Reynolds
Verona White
White
Clare High School
Clare County
Farwell
Miss Reynolds
Clare
Austin Bates
Betty Sheponski
Barbara Longstreet
Plyna Strong
Harold Collins
Donald Richardson
Yvah Emery
Olive Evans
Doris
Robinett Reunion Held Sunday in Cotton's Grove
Members of the Robinett family held their thirty first annual reunion at the grove of Mr and Mrs Howard Cotton in Sheridan township on Sunday August 19 1945 with 132 present The oldest was Steve Heller and the youngest six weeks old Danny O Dell The dinner centered by a decorated reunion cake from Blair Flegal of Ypsilanti A short business meeting elected officers for another year Memorial prayers honored Vern and Rolland Dysinger The group included relatives from Detroit Eden Ohio Ypsilanti Ann Arbor Pontiac Mancelona Rockford Illinois Coleman Chesaning Butternut and Clare
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinett
Howard Cotton
Sheridan Township
Steve Heller
Danny Michael O’dell
John O’dell
Blair Flegal
Ypsilanti
Vern
Rolland Dysinger
Dan Dysinger
Detroit
Eden
Ohio
Ann Arbor
Pontiac
Mancelona
Rockford
Wlinois
Coleman
Chesaning
Butternut
Clare
J. C. Newman
Flemming Grove Camp Meeting Closes Sunday
The Flemming Grove interdenominational camp meeting runs August 16 to 26 three miles north and a half mile west of Gladwin with Rev Delbert Rose as evangelist and Rev Harley Bailey leading song. Services are 11:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Central War Time on Sundays. weekdays include 2:30 p.m. prayer and Bible study and 8:00 p.m. gang service and preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flemming Grove
Gladwin
Delbert Rose
Kletzing College
University Park
Iowa
Gladwin County
Harley Bailey
Gladbrook
Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Tributes
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindnesses floral tributes and especially Mrs Tom Elliott for assistance during the illness and death of our beloved daughter and sister Eugene Ford William Ford
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Elliott
Eugene Ford
William
Ford
Appreciation for Mayor Dunlop aid at Stull tourist park
The note thanks Mayor Dunlop for the use of tables and chairs for a reunion at the Stull tourist park, expressing gratitude for the arrangement and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlop
Per Permion
Stull
Warren Watson and family head to Fort Custer hospital
Warren Watson TM 4 and wife Mrs. Warren Watson with daughter Janet depart Tuesday evening for Fort Custer where he will enter the Convalescing Hospital. Cpl. William Butcher, newly returned from overseas, visited last Wednesday with his uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Watson
Janet
Fort Custer
William Butcher
Charles Ford
Sailor Marion W Gingery On Thirty Day Leave
Marion W Gingery F 1c is on a thirty day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Bruce Gingery of Clare. Wilbur has spent the past eighteen months in the South Pacific and expects to return there for further duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion W. Gingery
Marion
W. Gingery
Bruce Gingery
Clare
Wilbur
South Pacific
William C Cobb Begins Naval Training at Great Lakes
William C Cobb 18 son of Mr and Mrs Cecil J Cobb 106 W 7th St Clare begins recruit training at the U S Naval Training Center Great Lakes Illinois. He will undergo seamanship military drill and naval procedure instruction and take aptitude tests to determine future assignment. Upon completion he will receive a period of leave and his new address becomes William C Cobb Co 1045 USNTS Great Lakes Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William GC. Cobb
William C. Cobb
Cecil J. Cobb
7Th
St. Clare
U. S. Naval Training Center
Great Lakes
Illinois
Naval Service
William C. Cobb, Co
USNTS
Eagle Champion Softball Team Dominates County League
The Eagle champion softball team earned the county league title after a tough game with runners on base. Manager Frank Peet accepted the trophy and praised the players for their cooperative spirit this season. A winner's banquet is planned for early September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EAGLE
Miller
Frank Peet
Rally Day at Clare Baptist Sunday School
The Clare Baptist Church invites all to Rally Day on Sunday morning August 26 at 11:30. Each class will participate and organizers urge attendance, enrollment for those without a Sunday School home, and inviting friends to share a welcoming service led by HE. BE. Redman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Baptist
The
Baptist Church
Annual Stull Family Reunion Held at Clare Park
Fifty four Stull family members gathered at Clare Tourist Park on August 19 for the sixth reunion. Tables were set at 1:00 with ham chicken and cakes. Oldest attendee Mrs Belle Strouse unable to attend. Next gathering planned for Ithaca on the third Sunday in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stull
Clare
Ithaca
Belle Strouse
Gratiot County
Wm. Wright
Ployd Wright
Geo. Doer
Paige
Larry Condon
Thos. McDonald
Alva Cook
Sandra
Orval Sanders
Janice Kay
Clyde McDonald
Kenneth Ramisey
Barbara
Philip
Helen
Alma
B. M. Ramsey
Jacanelin
Flint
J. Thompson
Harl Rush
F. Thompson
Ewart
A. Densmore
Hatton
Clarence Bay
Dover
Ethard Walters
Gladwin County
Burton Bay
Jordan
Leo
Glen Bay
Walter Glen
Dating
Sheridan
Marié Allen
Cornwell Farm
Roy
Ronald Ramsey
Baptist Denominations in the United States Count
A report notes there are 21 Baptist denominations operating across the United States, reflecting a diverse landscape of churches and associations within the faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Edna Dawson Weds Leland Woodhams In Clare Church
Edna Dawson daughter of Mr and Mrs Archie Dawson married Leland Woodhams of Cleveland Ohio son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Woodhams of Kalkaska in a Clare Methodist Church ceremony officiated by Rev Charles B Hahn. They will reside in Cleveland with Woodhams in the insurance business. A reception and wedding supper followed at the Dawson home and Barnes Cafe with many relatives present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Dawson
Archie Dawson
Leland Woodhams
Cleveland
Ohio
Arthur ‘Woodhams
Kalkaske
Clare Methodist Church
Charles B. Hahn
Clyde Marshall
Lewis Dawson
Barnes Cafe
Dawson Home
Woodhams
Midwest
Grand Rapids
Birthday and social events across Alma area
Patsy Phimsey celebrated her seventh birthday with seven guests and a cake. Twenty eight women golfers played at Alma where Alma won and a luncheon followed. Marilyn Siel hosted a birthday party with twenty guests and a story hour led by Miss Marie Woolston. Joyce Cleveland's ninth birthday included games prizes and a two tiered cake. Various relatives gathered to celebrate other birthdays and Pfc Ivan Owen left for camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy Phimsey
Patsy
Alma
Alma Club
Marilyn Siel
Marie Woolston
Marilyn
Joyce Cleveland
Joyce Munsell
Marjory Tomaski
Joyce
Shirley Randall
Phillis Randall
Mary Herron
Lela Mae
Shirley
Marlene Kile
Walt Upthegrove
Ivan Upthegrove
Pfe
Ivan Oden
Ethel Upthegrove
Bonnie Jean
Ivan
Howard Penrose
Ernest Penrose
Owen Spink
Lewis Becker
Oliver Becker
Jennie Penrose
Ivan Owen
Theocartic Rule Public Address by R Gamble
A public address by R Gamble of the Watchtower Society on Sunday August 26 at 2 30 p m at Willow brook midway between Farwell and Clare. All welcome free and open to goodwill visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Gamble
Watchtower Society
Willowbrook
Farwell
Clare
Appreciation for Mt Pleasant church members and flowers
A note of thanks to Rev James Peters and the Mt Pleasant singers for comforting messages during illness and death of Elizabeth Herrmann. Grateful for relatives friends and many kind acts and flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Peters
Mt. Pleasant
Elizabeth Herrmann
Dedication of Alice Van Sicklen Who Passed Away
Family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of mother and grandmother Mrs. Alice Van Sicklen. Grateful for spiritual services by Rev Chas B Hahn and Miss Doris Gerow. The Children and Grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice van Sicklen
Chas. B. Hahn
Doris Gerow
Local social notes and visits around Clare area
A lengthy list of visitors and hosts from Clare and nearby towns includes Patty Lowrey of Midland visiting Bonnie Witbeck and Mrs. Rose Howe of Shepherd. Many families travel to see relatives, attend events, and join church gatherings. Notable items include Don Richardson enrolling in Fremont Coaching School, various trips to Midland for golf, and the Paul family moving to Aurora Illinois after extended Clare residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patty, Lowrey
Midland
Bonnie Witbeck
Rose Howe
Shepherd
Hattie Porter
Fred Pierson
Stanley Stein
Shirley
Eyart
Harry Sonntag
Sagnaw
C. D. Harvey
Morrel Clure and Sons
Rochester
Clare
Harrison
W. D. Holmes
Lansing
D. L. Shoup
California
Bob Mair
Don Richardson
Fremont
C. A. Perry
Walter Phillips
Mt. Pleasant
Phillips
Basil Harvey
Saginaw
Russell Larson
Patricia
Buddy
Cadillac
E. W. Wilson
Jesse Wood
Battle Creek
John Wood
Clare Baptist Church
Strickland Baptist Church
Virginia O’grady
Dearborn
Lorraine O’grady
Leo O'Grady
Don Ritchie
Gayla Bywater
Weidman
Royal Davis
Terry
Farmington
Dexter Elden
N. A. Hilden
P.G.A
Janice
Glen Baker
Marilyn
Detroit
August Ulrich
Leroy Frederick
Dayton
Ohio
George
C.M.C.E
Stanley Clark
Walter Knorr
Robert
Antwerp
Wisconsin
Clara Orr
Marguerite
Joyce
Alberta
Canada
Mary, Joyner
Roy Thayer
Vernon
Gordon McIntosh
Leon O'Grady
Charles Haynes
Bertha Owens
Dixons
John Schaaf
Flint
Clair Schaaf
Warren Schaaf
J. R. Glass
Davison
Mary Schaaf
Will Bowler
Atty
Theodore Bowler
H. W. Wilson
Kate O’connor
Roy Townsend
Bilis’ Bowler
Durand
Gagetown
Jack O'Rourke
O’connor
James O'Connor
Jack Paul
Kent
Theo Wallington
Ernest Chaffee
Pauls
Aurora
Ilinois
Mix
Paul
Social notes highlight regional visitors and guests
Detroit residents Mr and Mrs Chas Gagolis and son visiting the Moores. PF Skinner on ten day leave for grandmother’s funeral. Wayne Mrs Kenneth Smith and parents with the Moores. Temple and Florida visitors call on local families. Michigan and Ohio travelers guesting with Clare, Saginaw, and Readlyn households. Picnic at Wilson State Park features several regional families and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas Gagolis
Detroit
Paul Moore
Pfe
Leo Skinner
Foster Field
Texas
Kenneth Smith
Wayne
B. Watterg
Temple
I. M. Myers
Elmer Ott
Florida
Henry Ott
Joe Wisner
Reading
Mich
Minnie Canfield
A. H. Hutchinson
A. Johnson
Midland
Rena Roth
Clara McCartney
Edna Bruce
Billy Bruce
Fred Ott
Lily Regan
Delbert
West Branch
Osher Benson
D. J. Creager
Chas. Detmar
Lyle
Keith Sheller
Grelton
Ohio
Ralph Eaton
Meeting the Devil. A poem by Stewart McAninch
A June evening walk turns surreal as the speaker meets a demon-like figure resembling Hitler. The creature declares he burns rather than uses humans to fertilize soil and resists the Hitler label while asserting his own ominous power. The encounter ends with the speaker seeking divine guidance and longing for home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Hell
Our Boy A Red Haired Lad Goes To War Poem
The poem honors a 21 year old son who left home to serve in the war. A mother recalls the red haired boy raised in town and the brave young soldier heading across the sea. She prays for his safe return and notes medals do not measure his worth.
Gratitude Note From hospital stay recipient
A patient at Ann Arbor thanks friends and relatives for acts of kindness and prayers during a hospital stay. The writer expresses deep gratitude and wishes blessings for all who offered support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Roosevelt Oil Co. Ad Promises Gas Oil and Kerosene
M K Brown of Roosevelt Oil Co Clare Michigan promotes a fresh supply of gas oil and kerosene with Ethyl and Naphtha stored for sale. Five gallon ROC motor oil cans offered at a bargain. The note closes with a cryptic moral line about road directions and heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roc
M. K. Brown
Roosevelt Oil Co
Clare
Michigan
Community Thanks for Flowers Music and Comfort at Mrs Graham’s Death
The family of Mrs. Sarah Graham expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for flowers and music and to Rev Hahn for comforting words and Mr Thurs ton for his kind efficient service following their mother's passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hahn
Thurston
Sarah Graham
Gratitude from Lamphere Family After Loss
The Lamphere family extends deep appreciation to neighbors and friends for kind words and deeds after the death of husband and father. Mrs. Chas Lamphere and family express gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Lamphere
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clare Hi School
Cotton’s Grove
HE. BE. Redman
American Express
Clare, Michigan
Member
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Verlyn Kelley
Bancroft
P. D. Gibson
Roger Morse
Dale Giles
Gene Nealey
Patsy Ann
St. Louis
Bert Nealy
John Coleman
Henry Oil
J. C. Miller
Grover
Ruth Marie
J. M. VanDeusen
M. Myers
Joe Boulton
Fred Green
Marie Skinner
Wilson State Park
Wallace Parker
New York City
Mynard Magpee
Pleasants
Gordon, Smith
Ben, Carpenter
Sam Bruce
Badia Bruce
Meeting
Devil
By Stewart McAninch
God
the Devil
Man
Boy
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