Loomis Man Jerry Burns Dies After Long Illness
Jerry A. Burns of Loomis died at 6:15 am Friday August 15 after years of poor health. Born January 9, 1869 near Lebanon Missouri, he married Mary Anna Singleton in 1908. Funeral services were held August 17 at Thurston Funeral Home with Rev. Chas B Hahn officiating.
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Jerry A. Burns
Loomis
Clayton and
Lucinda Clarke Burns
Lebanon
Missouri
Michigan
Mary Anna Singleton
Kirklin
Indiana
Wolverine
Midland
Billa
Ethel
Wilburn
John
James
Mary Anna
Ella Moore
Clare
Floyd Webster
Wilburn Burns
Gladwin
John Burns
James Burns
Coleman
Thurston Funeral Home
Chas. B. Hahn
Oomis Cemetery
Leonard Warns Labor Day Toll May Be Higher
Leonard cautions that Labor Day traffic may see more fatalities as families return from cottages and camps to start school. He cites common holiday risks including speeding, failure to yield, passing on hills, unsafe turns, improper lane use, and drunk driving.
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Leonard
Total area of Chile equals sum of four states
The combined areas of Massachusetts Connecticut Delaware and Texas equal the total area of Chile.
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Chile
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Delaware
Texas
Rose Sales Beats Eagle In Tourney Quarterfinals
Rose Sales of Ewart defeated Eagle of Clare County League 23 for 19 in Friday quarterfinals of the Michigan Softball Association tournament. Watson and Sutter of Reed City lost to Pure Oil of Temple with a 8 2 score.
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Eagle
Rose Sales
Ewart
Michigan Softball Association
Watson & Sutter
Reed City
Pure Oil
Temple
Wes
Cordelia Smalley Dies at 65 in Clare County
Cordelia Smalley aged 65 of Clare died August 22 1947 at her home after years of poor health. Born May 26 1882 in Sheridan township Clare county she lived near Colonville before moving to Clare in 1928 with sister Alice Beemer. Funeral Sunday August 24 at Thorton Funeral Home with burial at Cherry Grove cemetery.
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Cordelia Smalley
Sheridan Township
Clare County
David
Hannah Smalley
Colonville
Clare
Alice Beemer
Flint
Beemer
Thurston Funeral Home
Carl Reinig
Saginaw
Cherry Grove
City Dog Owners Urged to Leash and Redeem Pets
Clare enforces dog ordinance with new pound near tourist park. Any dog on streets without a leash will be impounded with a $1.50 fee. Impounded dogs kept seven days. unredeemed dogs will be disposed of. Deadline for dogs is September. Arthur Weaver, Temporary Dog Warden.
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Clare
Arthur Weaver
Combatting Tuberculosis in Cattle and Swine Nationwide
The report notes repeated bovine TB cases per 200 cattle and ongoing testing for years. Last year a midwest farm found over 160 pricebred cattle reactors to the tuberculin test, with slaughter revealing generalized tuberculosis. Swine TB affects three to five million hogs yearly, with poultry flocks often infected. vigilance by farmers is urged to protect human and animal health.
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Midwest
Packing House
Abraham J Brown Succumbs at Farwell Home
Abraham Lincoln Brown, born March 2 1865 in Ontario, died at his Farwell Michigan home at 82. He migrated to Michigan as a child, lived 53 years in Farwell, married Lilly Parish in 1889, who died in 1919. He leaves sons Hugh and Frank Atlas, a stepdaughter Maud Lyckie, brother George A Brown, and many relatives. The funeral was at Farwell Methodist Church with Rev Mary E House. interment Surrey Township.
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Abraham Lincoln Brown
Ontario
Canada
Farwell
Michigan
Mecosta County
Gilmore
Lilly Parish
Stanton
Montcalm County
Martha Elizabeth
Hugh Brown
Frank Atlas Brown
Maud ‘Lyckie
George Alfred Brown
Farwell Methodist Church
Mary E. House
Surrey Township
Wholesalers of Bay City Tour This Vicinity
Thirty eight Bay City wholesalers visited Clare and other towns on a trade relations tour. They arrived by Greyhound charter with Bill Mertens band, toured Mt. Pleasant Clare Harrison Gladwin Midland and Beaverton with stops for lunch and fellowship events. The Bay City Chamber of Commerce wholesale division sponsored the itinerary.
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Bay City
Clare
Greyhound
Bill Merten
Mt. Pleasant
Harrison
Gladwin
Midland
Beaverton
Circle
Knights of Columbus
Henry C Denton Completes State Police Training
Henry C Denton brother of Mrs Homer Borle of 1006 Court Street Clare has finished an eight week intensive course at Hast Lansing MSP headquarters and was sworn in as a probationary trooper. He is assigned to the Romeo Post and must serve six months before confirmation.
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Henry C. Denton
Homer Borle
Court Street
Clare
Hast Lansing
Michigan State Police
Romeo
Wiring Safety for Farm Electrical Systems
Farm wiring must be adequate for reliable operation. Sluggish starters, yellowish lights, and slow heating devices indicate too-small wiring and voltage drop. Overloads reduce efficiency of 110 volt equipment like irons and toasters.
Waterproofing Luggage With Spar Varnish Or Lacquer
Waterproofing luggage cloth covered suitcases and other pieces involves two coats of spar varnish or floor enamel, or clear lacquer for lighter color. Wipe surfaces with turpentine to remove wax oil or grease before finishing and avoid flames during application of flammable materials.
Degrees of Latitude in Chile Show Extreme North to South Extent
Chile spans more degrees of latitude than any other inhabited country, making it the world’s extending nation from north to south.
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Chile
Brazil's Untamed Rivers Draw Fresh Explorer Interest
The Matto Grosso wilderness again draws attention as the Roncador Xingu expedition led by Colonel Vanique penetrates south of the Amazon seeking new rivers and contact with tribes. The quest includes establishing airfields while reviving inquiries into uncharted regions once sought by Humboldt Agassiz and Roosevelt.
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Brazil
Matto Grosso
Colonel Vanique
Amazon
Vanique
Francisco de Orellano
Ecuador
Friedrich ‘Humboldt
Prussia
Prince Adalbert
Louis Agassiz
Theodore Roosevelt
Blooming Fences Called Beautiful and Effective
The Soil Conservation Service urges contour planted rose hedges as an attractive long lasting fence alternative. Multiflora rose forms six to eight foot living barriers that mark contour lines, reduce soil wash, and provide livestock containment after three to four years, while offering feed and cover for wildlife.
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Soil Conservation Service
Midwest
SCS
En Berane Ty
Raising Celery for Home Gardens
Many gardeners fear celery due to culture difficulties but most issues are solvable with proper care. Celery benefits from moisture but grows better in sandy soil with adequate watering than muck soil. Planting in deep trenches is unnecessary and hinders development. give celery a proper growing chance.
Tuberculosis Deaths May End Soon Say Statisticians
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company statisticians forecast tuberculosis may cease to be a cause of death in the United States within twenty years. They cite three favorable factors: lower infection risk from better hygiene and fewer active cases, more widespread X ray screening, and improved medical and nursing care for detected cases.
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United States
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Vacuum Cleaner Types and Suitable Uses
Upright vacuums best for heavy pile carpets and high traffic. Tank models suit lightweight rugs or light traffic areas. Tank cleaners remove lint via suction and some models include a fixed floor nozzle brush. Above floor cleaning of curtains and shelves is an asset.
Clare Board seeks sealed bids for 48 Passenger school bus
Clare Board of Education invites sealed bids for a new 48 Passenger school bus per Michigan DPI specs. Bids include chassis and body details, accessories, delivered cost to Clare Michigan, and delivery dates. Bids must be by 8:00 p.m. Friday August 29, opened publicly at the high school. board may reject all bids. Signed George White Secretary.
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Clare Board of Education
Department of Public Instruction
State of Michigan
Clare
Michigan
George White
Incinerator Warning for Clare Storekeepers
Notice from the Mayor and Common Council of Clare warns storekeepers that incinerators in city alleys are for burning paper only. Nonburnable items like cans and glass will force the city to discontinue incinerators, leaving stores to handle their own rubbish.
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City of
Clare
City of Clare
Bar Association closes Thursday afternoons for summer schedule
By resolution of the Clare County Bar Association all law offices will be closed Thursday afternoon during the summer and the following Saturday schedule will provide one attorney each Saturday for those desiring the service of an attorney on that date. August 30 Mr Naumes September 1 Mr Hughes Donald E Holbrook Joseph K Naumes Harold B Hughes Clare County Bar Association 33117
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Clare County Bar Association
Mr. Naumes
Mr. Hughes
Donald E. Holbrook
Joseph K. Naumes
Harold B. Hughes
Annual Meeting and Silver Tea at Baptist Church
The King's Daughters of the Baptist church will hold their annual meeting with officer installation, followed by a Silver Tea at the Baptist church on Thursday afternoon September 4. A special invitation is extended to all.
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King’s Daughters of the Baptist Church
the Baptist Church
CAHD OF THANKS FOR SUPPORT AFTER DEATH OF ALICE BEEMER
We thank relatives and friends for kindness and sympathy shown during our bereavement following the death of our sister and aunt Mrs. Alice Beemer and family.
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Alice Beemer
Garbage pickup disruption over hazardous recyclables
Garbage will not be collected when bins contain glass tin bottle caps bones or coffee grounds, a warning to residents to keep waste sorted and curbside clear for safe disposal and timely service.
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City of
Clare
Colonville School Reunion Planned for August
A Colonville school reunion is set for Saturday August 30 at Clare Tourist Park if weather permits, otherwise in the Colonville church basement. A basket dinner will be provided with paper plates and coffee. 4712 Secretary.
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Colonville School
Clare
Colonville Church
Reger Rulapaugh Reunion Planned at Clara Tourist Park
The first Reger Rulapaugh reunion will be held Sunday at Clara Tourist Park. A potluck dinner is planned and all are invited including friends and relatives.
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Clara Tourist Park
Mt Ver Non Grange Sets Meeting for September 2
The Mt Ver non Grange plans its next meeting for Tuesday night September 2. Members will discuss upcoming events and community activities.
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Mt. Vernon Grange
Scotland's Rich Culture and Busy Clyde Shipyards
Scotland blends language music dress and heather with a modern economy. Glasgow on the Clyde showcases thriving shipyards on both banks down to Greenock, famed worldwide for their industry and commerce.
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Scotland
Glasgow
Clyde
Greenocks
Ice Cream Social at Andersonville School
The P T A of Andersonville school hosts a home made ice cream cake and pie social on the John Tice lawn Friday evening August 29. Serving begins at 6 23 0.
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P.T.A
Andersonville
John Tice
Thayers Dairy Announces Bottle Deposit Rebates
On and after September 1, Thayers Dairy will accept glass bottles for a deposit rebate. Bring bottles in before this date to qualify for the refund.
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Thayers’ Dairy
City of Clare Seeks Bids for Dump Truck and Equipment
The City of Clare invites bids for a 1 ton long wheelbase truck with a two speed rear axle and a 14 percent hydraulic dump box. Specifications include hydraulic heat er clearance lights reflectors tow hooks dual rear vision mirrors two windshield wipers 68.25 by 20 inch tires and 4712 Alex McKinnon city clerk.
Pines Theatre Fall Schedule Shows at Pines Theatre
Pines Theatre announces fall schedule with two daily shows starting Tuesday September 2. Doors open 6 45 P M and the last feature ends at 10 00 P M.
Denton Brothers Open for Business in Clare Area
Denton Brothers cement block manufacturers announce new operations 3 miles west of Clare on old US 10 near US 10. The site is now open for business with immediate production potential and local industrial impact noted.
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Denton Brothers
Clare
Public Dance At Brinton Town Hall Each Saturday Night
Dance mainstay at Brinton town hall with Walling’s orchestra led by Harl Blodgett Mer Ave. Local residents invited for lively Saturday evenings.
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Brinton Town Hall
Wallings Orchestra
Harl Blodgett
Mer
Ave
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Surrey Cemetery
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Denton
Clare, Michigan
WM. H. Bicknell
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