Kickoff Date Set for Michigan Farm Bureau Roll Call
Michigan Farm Bureau gears up for a statewide roll call with Buskirk of Van Buren County and Waldo Phillips of the Michigan Association of Farmer Cooperatives to lead. County secretaries and directors announce roll call training, with township captains and quartermen named across multiple townships to mobilize membership drives.
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Michigan Farm Bureau
Charles Gordon
Coleman
Hlvie Larrance
Rosebush
Northwest
Allison Taylor
Blanchard
Southwest
John Goodwin
Shepherd
Lester Ike
Wisé
John Methner
Denver
Marie Swindlehurst
Mt. Pleasant
Oliver House
Isabella
Arlia Gorr
Farwell
Vernon
Richard Stevens
Nottawa
Paul Miller
Weidman
Sherman
Harl Blodgett
Luke
Coldwater
Frank Freeman
Gilmore
Donald Johnson
Wilford Stilgenbauer
Remus
Rolland
Oscar Curtiss
Fremont
Emil Luefler
Broomfield
Alison Taylor
Deerfield
Herbert Travis
Chester Brown
John Warmer
Union
Claude Dowling
Clare Johnson
Lincolln
Chippawa
Thank You for Fifty-Fifth Wedding Anniversary Wishes
Mr and Mrs Edward Northon of Saginaw Michigan express sincere appreciation for cards letters and good wishes received on their fifty fifth wedding anniversary. The couple notes the joy and happiness brought by the memories of neighbors relatives and friends.
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Edward Northon
Saginaw
Michigan
Madcap Winter Sports Park Opens This Sunday
The Madcap winter sports park 37 miles west of US 27 on M 115 will open Sunday. Owners Russ Foell Ed Ross and Dan Burdo of Clare describe tireless work since September to ready grounds and equipment. With fresh snow all runs are in good condition and slopes suit all skiers from beginners to professionals.
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Us-27
Russ Foell
Ed Ross
Dan Burdo
Clare
Clare Country Club Debuts Red Dresses for Bowling Team
Marie Hendrie of Clare Country Club posted a 198 score over two games as the club shows off new red dresses with detachable navy vests bearing the team name. Marble's Auto team remains top with Tuesday position night and new dark green gabardine slacks and white sport blouses. Fran Bolle buys bowling shoes from Clare Alleys, amid chatter about hunting stories and a cheese joke.
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Clare Country Club
Marie Hendrie
Marble
Fran Bolle
Clare Alleys
Ed Dolores
Special dedication of sanctuary light for Richard Hammond
Ina and Glenn Hammond announce a sanctuary light dedication in memory of their son Richard Norman Hammond presumed lost in the Pacific on December 10, 1944. The service will be at St. John's Church Mt. Pleasant on Sunday evening December 11, 1012.
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Richard Norman Hammond
Pacific
St. John’s Church
Mt. Pleasant
NO MONEY DOWN On your major repair work
Car ad snippet promising no money down for major repairs from Don McDonald the Ford dealer. Read as a local newspaper classified or promotional blurb offering finance terms.
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Don McDonald
Michigan Bell Raises Minimum Pensions for Retirees
Michigan Bell Telephone Company boosted the minimum pension to 100 dollars a month for those retiring at 65 and 75 dollars for those retiring before 66. The changes, effective November 16, apply to former employees now retired, with the average 65-year-old retiree receiving about 150 dollars monthly including Social Security. Retirement rules require 65 for men and 60 for women with compulsory retirement at 65 and 20 years of service for a pension based on a formula using average pay.
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Michigan Bell. Telephone Company
Michigan Bell
Regional Conference of County Boards of Education Opens in Michigan
A regional conference of county boards of education the first of its kind in Michigan will be held at Central Michigan College in Mt. Pleasant on Monday December 5. The event is sponsored by the Department of Public Instruction the State Association of County Superintendents and the college. The program begins at 10:00 a.m. with a musical interlude by the college music department. Lead speakers include Mrs. Carolyn Thrun assistant attorney general Stephen S. Nisbet member of the State Board of Education and Harold Hungerford chairman of the House education committee. Over 150 county school board members from 38 central Michigan counties are expected.
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County Boards of Education
Delinquent Taxes Threaten Clare City Services
Clare faces reduced public services as about $3,000 of $32,000 in 1949 city taxes on a $1.6 million assessment remain delinquent. A 3 percent fee grows to 4 percent January 10 and an additional 4 percent per month after March 1. Funds support streets lights waterworks police fire and more. officials urge prompt payment.
Legion Christmas Party Slated Monday at City Hall
Mrs Arleigh Gorr chairs the Walter H Larman Post American Legion and its Auxiliary Christmas gathering at City Hall on Monday December 12 A pot luck dinner starts at 6 30 for members and their families Friends may be invited by any member or family Members are asked to bring a dish to pass table service and sandwiches.
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Legion
Arleigh Gorr
Walter H. Larman
American Legion
Vernon Township Taxpayers Notice
Vernon Township taxpayers are informed that the Treasurer Frieda M. Robson will collect taxes at Citizen's State Bank Clare Michigan every Saturday starting December 106 1949 until further notice. Dog licenses for 1950 set at 1.50 for male and unsexed dogs and 3.00 for female dogs if paid before March 1 1956. after March 1 1950 fees double.
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Citizen’s State Bank
Clare
Michigan
Vernon Township
Board of Supervisors
Isabella County
Frieda M. Robson
Card of Thanks for condolences and music
We express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for sympathy and flowers. Gratitude to Rev Samuel Pendleton for comforting message and to Leon Meéthner and Mrs Burke for the music during our bereavement.
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Samuel Pendleton
Leon Meéthner
Mrs. Burke
De Soto and Plymouth Bob's Sales and Service
Local auto dealer Bob's Sales and Service in De Soto and Plymouth is noted for service offerings and vehicle sales. The terse entry references Ciare 27tf as a model or catalog note with unclear context.
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Bob
Ciare
New Neon Sign At Byerts Jewelry Store West Fifth
Herbert Jennings new pharmacist at Anderson Drug Store and resident of Anderson Apartments with wife and baby daughter. Jennings is a Perris Institute Pharmacy College graduate who previously worked at Ludington drug store and now settles in Clare.
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Byerts Jewelry Store
West Fifth
Herbert Jennings
Anderson Drug Store
Pharmacy College
Perris Institute
Ludington
Clare
Russell Goddard Returns as Head Grocery Clerk
Russell Goddard started work at Wilbeck's Super Market this week after three years in the U S Coast Guard. A Clare High School graduate of 1946, he and his wife Elaine Marey of Ogdensburg New York, with their month old daughter Janet Rosslyn, reside at 114 East Fourth St. He previously helped in local grocier stores while attending school.
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Russell Goddard
Wilbeck
Clare High School
U.S. Coast Guard
Ruse
Elaine Marey
Ogdensburg
New York
Janet Rosslyn
East Fourth St
Clare
Witbeck’s
Dunlop Cafe Updates Include Booth Removal and Shuffleboard
The south bar area at the Dunlop Cafe has had booths removed, and a Hudson Playboy Shuffleboard has been installed. The changes reflect a restructuring of seating and recreation space.
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Dunlop Cafe
Clare Hardware adds Toyland near Fourth Street entrance
A room in Clare Hardware facing Fourth Street has been transformed into Toyland this week. It features a splendid stock of toys and gifts for youngsters with the entrance located near the Greyhound bus station.
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Clare Hardware
Fourth Street
Younsters
Greyhound
Santa to visit Kelsey Hardware for holiday appearances
Santa Claus will greet shoppers at Kelsey Hardware with three annual appearances. The first event is next Friday evening at 7:30, followed by two more Friday evenings later in December.
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Santa
Santa Claus
Kelsey Hardware
Deer hunting season ends with varied permits and notable catches
The article details roughly 21 000 hunting permits with about 5 000 issued to landowners and some drawn by lot. It notes a goal to remove 7 000 to 8 000 deer and fawns to balance local deer herds and reduce crop damage. It reports several local hunters including Julian Smiley and Maynard Colosky with notable deer, and lists standings in the Big Buck Contest at Harold Fleming Hi Speed station.
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Don Bell
Julian Smiley
Chesterfield
Ind
Maynard Colosky
Lake
Gilmore Township
Julian
Colosky
Glen Lower
Kalkaska County
Thayers
Henry Doll
Thayer
Cecil Wilson
Bernard Schofield
Forest Leeth
Harold Fleming
Earl Cradit
Trout Supper At Church Bazaar Set For Friday
The Methodist men host their annual trout supper in the church basement Friday December 5 starting at 6 30 in connection with the W S C S bazaar Art Darioth will try again.
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W. S.C
Art Darioth
Chas Covell Buys Roosevelt Service Station
Former Clare Police Chief Chas Covell becomes owner of the Roosevelt Service Station at 1003 McEwan Street this week. He will stock Roosevelt gasolines oils tires tubes and accessories and invites friends and the motoring public to visit his new location.
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Chas. Covell
Roosevelt
McEwan Street
Covell
Clare
Gratitude Notes from Families After Sorrow
The message thanks all who supported them during loss. Special appreciation goes to Mr. Stephenson for the funeral service, Reverend Nevins for comfort, Harold Collins for organ music, and relatives and friends for flowers and cards. Thanks extend to those who brought food and served lunch.
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Stephenson
Nevins
Harold Collins
Walter Hales
Effie and
Myra Hales
Ray Hales
Appreciation for Kindness After Death of Jehu A Schaaf Sr
The family thanks friends and neighbors for the many acts of kindness and the beautiful flowers sent during the illness and death of their beloved husband and father Jehu Allen Schaaf Sr. Your thoughtfulness will long be remembered.
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Jehu
Allen Schaaf
Legion Auxiliary Bake Sale Seeks Support Saturday
The Legion Auxiliary plans a bake sale on Saturday December 10 at the Household Appliances Shop. Committee members include Hilda Tibbits Bernice Johnston and Blanche Walker coordinating the event.
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the Legion Auxiliary
Hilda Tibbits
Bernice Johnston
Blanche Walker
Midway Restaurant Opens 24 Hours Serving Complete Meals
Midway Restaurant proclaims 24 hour service offering complete meals at any time for hungry patrons. The ad highlights round the clock dining with full menu availability throughout the day and night.
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Midway Restaurant
Eye Specialist Reopens Office in Mt. Pleasant
Dr 817 S E Gardiner announces return to practice after health, refit, and new supplies. Office at 309 North Main Street fourth house north of A and P store, Mt Pleasant. Hours 9 to 12 and 1 to 4. Appointments by mail or phone. Prices revert to prewar levels with full guarantees.
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North Main Street
Mt. Pleasant
Be reavement Note From Horr Family
The Clare Baptist Church and members Dr Porter and Rebekahs sent prayers cards flowers and money to Mr and Mrs Bryan Horr during the bereavement of their infant son and brother May God bless you all
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Clare Baptist Church
Porter
Rebekahs
Bryan Horr
New Miracle Drug for Colds Shipped to Houghton Drug Store
A large shipment of the world famous Anakist arrives at Houghton Drug Store. The advertisement claims relief for cold symptoms and is featured as an issue highlight from Readers' Digest style promotion.
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Just
Houghton Drug Store
Notice of Item Return for 1948 Olds Vehicle
A terse notice states the party who took a tool from the glove compartment of a 1948 Oldsmobile is identified as Gus Williams. It instructs the return of the item and warns no questions will be asked. The contact or address listed is 912.
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Toola
Oldsmobile
Gus Williams
Surrey Township Tax Collection Notice
Avlé Schofield, township treasurer, announces daily tax collection at the Hibo Inn for Surrey taxpayers.
Forty acre farm and nine room home near Farwell
Classifieds advertise a forty acre farm near Farwell with about thirty acres tillable and a ten room modern furnished home. Includes quick sale terms and contact Strout Realty Stanton Michigan phone 159. Also notes a lost heavy log chain near Eagle Church and Brown Corners Church dated November 10th. Contact Norman Hutchinson Clare phone 615 32. A 1940 Dodge truck for sale long wheelbase 8x14 hardwood flat rack highest bidder takes it. Dewayne Pritchard Evart Michigan R-2.
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Farwell
Strout Realty
Stanton, Mich
Eagle Church
Brown Corners Church
Norman Hutchinson
Clare
Dewayne Pritchard
Evart
Mich
Bids Sought for 10x16 Garage Building at Randall School
Randall School District Four invites bids for a 10 by 16 foot garage with nine foot studs and a gable roof. Bids due by December 15, with right to accept or reject all bids. Secretary Paul Nass, Randall, Clare, Michigan. Phone 202-W11.
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Randall School
Dist
Grant
Paul Nass
Clare
R-5
Michigan
Bazaar at Methodist social parlors this December 4
The W.8.C.8. will hold its annual bazaar Friday evening in the Methodist social parlors. Plan to do your Christmas shopping there. Many gift items will be displayed.
Garfield taxpayers tax collection schedule announced
Garfield taxpayers will gather at the Lake restaurant Fridays starting December through December and on Monday January 9 the last day to collect taxes at 1 percent. Dog taxes may also be paid then at 105 Floy Sturgis Township Treasurer location.
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Lake
Tough Jobs Go to Federal Trucks for Economy
Bob's Sales & Service at 210 McHwan St. Clare advertises federal trucks to handle tough jobs economically, highlighting cost efficiency and durability.
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Bob'’s Sales & Service
McHwan St. Clare
Ruth Belle Beauty Shop Opens
The Ruth Belle Beauty Shop is now open and ready for customers. Watch for ads in next week's Sentinel to see specials and services offered.
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Ruth Belle
Sentinel
Livestock Ad Prompting Contact for Net Dollars
An advertisement urges readers to call Wade Gradit in Clare at 360 for more net dollars on livestock. The message emphasizes financial gains and provides a contact number.
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Wade Gradit
Clare Phone 360
Agit
Clare Pomona Grange Christmas Party Meeting
The Clare County Pomona Grange schedules a December 6 meeting at Greenwood town hall with a pot luck lunch. Members should bring a gift for the exchange. Doris L. Budd, Secretary.
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Clare County
Pomona Grange
Greenwood Town Hall
Pomona
Doris L. Budd
Grant Township Tax Collection Notice
Grant township taxpayers are advised of tax collection by Dorothy Heuschele Grant Fwp Treaster at Citizens State Bank starting Saturday December 3. Local residents should bring required payments and identification to complete assessments.
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Citizens State Bank
Grant ‘Township
Dorothy Heuschele Grant
Treaster
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