Golden Wedding Celebrated by Sheridan Couple
Mr and Mrs Thomas Hutchinson pioneers of Clare county celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their Sheridan township home Monday evening August 24 with about 130 old friends present. Rev Henderick performed a sacred ceremony and Mrs Ernest Kleiner sang O Promise Me with Miss Helen Kleiner providing the wedding march. The couple were attended by Mr and Mrs Robert Hutchinson. A silk bed spread was given as a gift by their friends and a program of songs readings and remarks followed. Refreshments included ice cream cake fruit and candy as guests departed. Distances covered included MT Pleasant Coleman and Midland by Mr and Mrs Henry Seaton Mr and Mrs Henry Johnson and A K Hutchinson and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hutchinson
Clare County
Sheridan Township
Henderick
Ernest Kleiner
Helen Kleiner
Robert Hutchinson
Frank N. Bates
F. A. Carcross
Hutchinson
Assembly of Friends
Mrs. Hutchinson
Henry Seaton
Mt. Pleasant
Henry Johnson
Coleman
A. K. Hutchinson
Midland
U. S. 10 Improvement Association Advances Road Plan
The U S 10 Improvement Association led by Clare Chamber of Commerce reports progress toward hard surfacing U S Trunkline Highway No 10 from Saginaw to Ludington. President Carl Holbrook announces next meeting in Reed City with expected attendance by state officials. Directors include John B Doherty and L B Davy. key officers are Raymond Killie Carl Ashba cher Fred Plening Phillip Rich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. 10 Improvement Association
Clare Chamber of Commerce
U. S
Midland
Clare
Lansing
Sagina
Lake Shore
R. Carl Holbrook
Reed City
Ludington
Real Yierd
West
Raymond Killie
Carl Ashbachér
Lidington
Fred Pleniing
Ewart
Phillip Rich
Qlavre Meni
John B. Doherty
L. B. Davy
Three New Wells Being Drilled in Vernon Field
The Vernon field near Clare sees three new wells under way as oil prices rise. Louis Thayer No 1 reached 400 feet, while John Brief No 1 and Wood No 2 are in early spudding stages. Officials predict a Clare field boom when oil prices make extraction profitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Michigan
Clare
Louis Thayer
John Brief
Clare public school opens with improved facilities
The Clare public school will open Monday with the same teachers as last year. The Agricultural Department under W E Tichenor will move to a new south side room. A new sewer, field clay, fresh exterior paint, and interior repairs complete the improvements. Ninth graders urged to visit Saturday for subject selection with parental aid possible. Classes begin Monday for assignments. full swing Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Agricultural Department
W. E. Tichenor
Br. Bogan
Mr. Tichenor
Harrison Citizen Auto Accident Monday Injury Details
Jos Hoag and Al Grice were in an auto crash west of St Louis while returning to Harrison. Hoag suffered a broken nose and chest and stomach injuries. Grice injured a knee and cut inside the mouth. The incident involved a Model T owned by Casner of St Louis and a car with undimmed lights. Both cars were wrecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Jos. Hoag
al Grice
St. Louis
Mr. Hoag
Casner
Hoag
Grice
The Ideal Theatre Presents Westward Adventure and Naval Romance
At the Ideal Theatre Lat 29 schedule features The Conquering Horde with Richard Arlin and hundreds of acora cattle. Sun Mon 30 31 shows Shipmates starring Robert Montgomery. Prodigal with Lawrence Tibbett follows. later weeks include Politics, Donivan's Kid with Richard Dix, Daddy Longlegs with Janet Gaynor, and a Glare Variety Store pencil promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Arlin
Sun
Robert Montgomery
Lawrence Tibbett
Tibbett
Dixie
Mon
Richard Dix
Donivan
Janet Gaynor
Organize Fall Class for Piano Lessons by Francis J Sempowski
Francis Jackson Sempowski announces fall piano class for the coming year with lessons starting September 11. A recital is planned on November 1 for September starters and summer term students. Interested enrollments may call 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Jackson Sempowski
Wil
Clare Study Club flower show opens library season
The Clare Study Club begins its year with a flower show at Clare Public Library on September 1 from 3:00 to 9:00. Entries close at 11:00, ribbons reward winners with blue for first and white for second. A luncheon at 1:30 at Hotel Doherty follows, with flowers such as Gladiolus Asters Dahlias Perennials and Woods flowers to be judged Friday by Chas Thurston Jesse Hampton and Dr TF Sanford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Study Club
Clare Public Library
Hotel Doherty
Chas. Thurston
Jesse Hampton
TF. C. Sanford
Greenwood Couple Celebrate Golden Wedding Aug 9th
Sunday, August 9, marked the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs P P Chaffee. They were married fifty years ago at Elm Hall Michigan and renewed their vows before their son Clifford Chaffee. Family gathered for a chicken dinner and gold gifts as the couple’s Greenwood township farm and long life of labor were celebrated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. P. Chaffee
Hazel
Detroit
Loretta Chaffee
New York City
Randall Homecoming Promises Rural Clare County Festivities
The Randall school homecoming, the first rural event of its kind in Clare county, draws strong local support. Officers Krell Colmus Nass drive a full program of athletic events, a flag hoisting, prime roast ox, music, speeches, and the presentation of the Standard Plate, all set for Saturday August 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall School
Clare County
Billy Krell
John Colmus
Gottlob J. Nass
Bis Neck of the Woods
Billy
Special Meetings At Brown Corner Church
Predching by Hoison Hab begar of Berne Indiana set for Tuesday and Wednesday September 1 and 2 at Brown Corner Church. Special singing planned and all are invited as a young man begins ministry for the Lord's work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown Corner
Hoison Habbegar
Berne
Indiana
Clare Lady Returns From Vacation at Harbor Beach
Mrs. Johanna Mack came back from Harbor Beach where she vacationed with the DeNike family. Nearby, the visible church at Huron City hosts William Lyon Phelps preaching Sundays to a large regional audience, with notable musical talent and a New York City visitor one Sunday. Mrs. Mack also spent time in Detroit visiting her sister and a niece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johanna Mack
Harbor Beach
DeNike
Lake Shore
Huron City
William Lyon Phelps
Detroit
Dr. Phelps
Yale University
Mack
Leith
O. W. Platt
Fifty Veterans Dine At Barnes Cafe Meeting
About fifty members of Walter H. Larman Post No. 128 American Legion attended the annual meeting at Barnes Cafe Monday night. Adjutant Omar Hall reported the year’s activities and Homer Douglas presented the post’s financials. Officers elected by ballot include Omar Parent as Post Commander and Chas. Amble Harrison as Vice Commander with Omar Hall as Adjutant and Homer Douglas as Finance Keeper. The post also voted to purchase colors and an American Legion flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Larman
American Legion
Barnes Cafe
Omar Hall
Homer Douglas
Detroit
Omar Parent
Chas. Amble. Harrison
Omer Hall
N. L. Tibbits
Jay Bellinger
James Gillispie
Two Clare Men Injured in Auto Wreck Saturday
Chas Strange and Chas Barber were badly cut and bruised when their car collided with another at the Purol station north of Mt. Pleasant. Strange was pinned beneath the wreck and taken to Alma hospital. Barber was treated at home. Both are recovering from their injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Strange
Chas. Barber
Purol
Mt. Pleasant
Mr. Strange
Mr Strange
Alma
Barber
Clare
Sheriff Edmond Wood’s Mother Dies at Home
Mrs. John Wood, mother of Sheriff Edmond Wood of Harrison, died Wednesday night at her home near Long Lake. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 2 PM at the residence. The Clare message to ER S. Chaffee reported the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
ER. S. Chaffee
John Wood
Long Lake
Bake Sale Saturday by Baptist Ladies at Friz's office
The Baptist Ladies plan a baked goods sale at Friz's office this Saturday. A note says the Clare County Fair runs September 1 to 19 and urges Mr. Farmer to prepare an exhibit, warning not to disappoint the committee in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Friz
Clare County Fair
Two Thousand See Wildlife Pictures at Clare County Event
In Clare County a crowd of about two thousand gathered for a day of song, music, talks, and Michigan wildlife films. Rain did not deter attendees who stayed to finish the moving pictures and a later ball game between Seaton and Harrison, won by Harrison four to two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Michigan
C. A. Paquin
Wilson State Park
Budd Lake
Harry Simpson
Mr. Simpson
Lunt
Charles Butts
Mr. Paquin
Lansing
Butts-Hillabrandt
Fair Grounds
Seaton
Harrison
America
Asa Aldrich
State Conserva
Services Held for Mrs. WM Kanarr at Brown Corner Church
Martha Anna Ott Kanarr born Detroit March 21 1883 died August 19 1931 after long illness. She moved to Clare at age five and remained a devout Christian member of Brown United Brethren church. Survived by husband William Kanarr five children four brothers and eight sisters. Funeral Saturday at Brown Corner church with Rev. Bates and Rev. Kleinbart. Interment Ott cemetery. Many relatives traveled from Detroit Elk Heart and Brighton Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Anna Ott
Louis
Emma Ott
Detroit
Michigan
Clare
Brown United Brothern
Otto Cody
Bertha
Florence
Earl Bowser
Fred Trietch
Brown, Comers Church
Frank Bates
Chas. Kieinhart
Ott
Sawyer
Elkhart
Ind
Herman
Aubuque
Town
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Sheridan
Mrs. Thos
U.S. 10
Harrison Citizen
THE
Ideal Theatre
Glare Variety
Ady
Clare Territory
Vpholo
Sternaman
Schugg
Ray Hart
State of Michigan
Glenn Gillman
Gertrude
T. Carl Holbrook
Chester E. Morris
Judson B. Richardson
Hart
Michigan Reformatory
Ionia
People
Willard
Frank Gillman
Nike
Fred Snider
Howard Hmerson -Seil
Seil
William A. Murphy
City Library
Doherty Hotel
Greenwood
Randall
Clare Lady
Brown Corner Church
WM. Kanarr
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