Military Rites For Lieut Glenn Sanford
The body of Lieut. Glenn Fred eric Sanford arrives in Clare escorted by Lieut. Robert P. Stultz of Dayton. Funeral services with military and Masonic honors are held at the Congregational church, burial at Cherry Grove Cemetery. Attending relatives travel from Ann Arbor Cleveland Detroit and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Frederic Sanford
Clare
Robert P. Stultz
Dayton
Ohio
United States Army Air Corps
Glenn
Congregational
Harold Watson
United States Army and Navy
Masonic Lodge
Guard of Honor
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Stultz
Walter H. Larman
John Q. Look
Robert P
Russell A. Koch, Jr
Hugh Vernell Shaver
Ernest L. Bryant
Edwin J. Foss
James Gillespie
Canadian Expeditionary Forces
William D. Harger
Walter H. Larman Post
Jesse Hampton
John Q. Lock Lodge
Norris Blystone
Ann Arbor
James Johnston
Cleveland
Earl Johnson
Gordon Johnson
Valma
Rolland Johnson
Charles Johnson
Max Goulait
Richard Johnson
Detroit
Family Fellowship Night At Congregational Church Delights Community
About eighty to ninety people attended the Congregational church Family Fellowship Night on a Wednesday evening. The Clare High School Little Symphony Orchestra performed several numbers, led by Mr. Garen, followed by four reels of wildlife movies shown by Art Damoth. The event celebrated Christian fellowship with a grand pot luck supper and thanks to organizers. The next Family Fellowship Night is planned for the first Wednesday in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare High School Little Symphony Orchestra
Little Symphony Orchestra
Clare High School
Garen
Art Damoth
Michigan
Damoth
Holland Furnace Company heating notice
Let Holland solve your heating problem. Furnaces available for those who qualify under Government regulations. Call Holland Furnace Company in Cadilac Michigan. Phone 1072 942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Call Holland Furnace Company
Cadilac
Michigan
Father Morrison in Serious Condition at Mercy Hospital
The Rev. Fr. Stanley J. Morrison fell ill with a cold two weeks ago and suffered a heart attack Monday evening at St. Cecilia's parish home. He was taken to Mercy Hospital in Bay City Tuesday morning and placed in an oxygen tent with slight improvement reported Wednesday. Bishop Haas, head of the Grand Rapids Diocese, visited him on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley J. Morrison
St. Cecilia’s
B. J. Sanford
Father Morrison
Mercy Hospital
Bay City
Haas
Grand Rapids
Clare County ME A Meets Monday Night in Clare
The Clare County Michigan Educational Association holds its second meeting of the year Monday evening at 8 in the Clare High School auditorium. Dr M L Smith from Central Michigan College of Education will speak on minimum teacher salaries with Otto W Pino and Herald Grasman leading the discussion. The Clare High School Band will provide music and all Clare county teachers are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Michigan, Educational Association
Clare High School
M. L. Smith
Rural Education Department of Central, Michigan College of Education
Mt. Pleasant
Otto W. Pino
Herald Grasman
Farwell Public Schools
M.E.A
Christmas Seal Sale Drives TB Fight Across Nation
William Green and Philip Murray urge support for the 37th annual Christmas Seal Sale of the National Tuberculosis Association and its 2000 affiliates. Seals are sold in schools and homes to fund TB programs with most proceeds staying in the local state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Philip Murray
Congress of Industrial Organizations
National Tuberculosis Association
National Association
National Tuberculosis. Association
Clare
Harrison
Farwell
Fish Supper and Bazaar at Glare Methodist
Glare Methodist Men hold an annual fish supper on December 3 starting at 5 30 p m. The Ladies Bazaar follows at 6 30 p m with proceeds aiding church programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glare Methodist
Pride
Clare High School Backs Pioneer Boys Open Season
Coach Donald Richardson begins practice with one veteran and seven returnees from last year among a long candidacy list led by Jim Kane. Other letter winners include Chaffee Chapman Hartshorn Foell Koch Bud Kane and Schneider. Scrimmage opposition includes Farwell with stiff competition noted during pre season setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Richardson
Jim Kane
Art Johnson
Jim Chapman
Harvey Marishorp
Bill Ghaffee
Alva Cochran
Rich Koch
Fred Schneider
Don Cappaert
Bud Kane
Don Brown
Jack Green
Bob Smith
Bob Samborn
Bob Ramey
Gordon Foell
Bob Perry
Ralph Musser
Don Runyon
Larry Foss
Wilbur Treland
Roger Teale
Stewart Bhbberhart
Jim Bicknell
Dale White
Chaffee
Chapman
Hartshorn
Foell
Koch
Schneider
Richardson
Farwell
Pioneers
Mrs. Jas. Webber Dies After Heart Attack in Clare County
Mrs. Joseph Webber a long time Clare county resident died at her home Sunday morning from a heart attack aged sixty five years six months and sixteen days She leaves ten children two sisters and one brother fourteen grandchildren and other relatives Funeral services were held December 1 at St Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church Hamilton township with burial in the church cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Webber
Clare County
Minnie Webber
Drackenberg
Warsaw
Poland
Cleveland
Ohio
Gottlob Schultz
Henry
Christian
William
Detroit
Albert
Otto
Carl
Gladwin
Lillian Bachmiller
Matilda Schultz
Marie Barth
Rose Berg
Ruth
Fred Drackenberg
William Zielke
Julius Huck
St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church
Hamilton Township
EB. C. Leyter
Clare
Harrison Youth Escapes Injury in Rough Ride
A Harrison youth, unnamed, drove off the dead end of Beech Street at the First Street intersection Wednesday evening. In the darkness he missed the end of Beech Street and plunged the car over an embankment, bouncing over debris and rubbish before hitting a tree. No one sustained injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Beech Street
Eleven Elevated to Membership in Knights of the Altar
At St. Henry's Church Vernon a large crowd witnessed eleven boys elevated to the Knights of the Altar for service at the priest's side. Named are Patrick Lynch Howard Smith Terry Lynch Timothy McConnell Lawrence McConnell Richard McConnell B J McConnell Howard Sheahan Gerald Sheahan Richard Sheahan and Frank Bowers. Each received a Surplice and Cassock and pledged faithful service to Jesus Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Henry’s Church
Vernon
Order of “Knights of the Altar
Patrick Lynch
Howard Smith
Terry Lynch
Timothy McConnell
Lawrence McConnell
Richard McConnell
B. J. McConnell
Howard Sheahan
Gerald Sheahan
Richard Sheahan
Frank Bowers
Jesus Christ
Annual hunting season closes Tuesday night
The deer season ended Tuesday night amid rationing worries and travel tales from many who sought meat and sport. Winners of the Big Buck Contest include Dee Stough first for a folding picnic table and Bob Russell heaviest deer at 216 pounds, with other prizes to Ireland Krell, Norman Schroeder, Harold Cole, and Laurence Underwood for various categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Born
Cadillac
G. C. Born
Doc
Raymond Dwyer
Farmington
Raymond
Dee Stough
Clare
Bob Russell
Detroit
Ireland
Krell
Norman Schroeder
Harold Cole
Charlotte
Laurence Underwood
Three Rivers
Victory Garden and Home Economics Meeting Planned
Leaders and teachers of Victory Garden and Home Economics groups meet at Clare city hall at 2:00 PM Friday December 3 to reorganize Home Economics groups and plan next year’s Victory Garden campaign. Paul Krone of Lansing will address and assist with plans. attendance is strongly urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Garden
Clare City Hall
Victory Gardens
Paul Krone
Lansing
Michigan
Phantom Bells at Farwell High School Gym
The senior class of Farwell High School presents a show titled Phantom Bells on Friday December 3 at 8 00 p m in the Farwell gymnasium Tickets are 1b¢ for children and 30¢ for adults with tax included
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwell High School
Farwell Gymnasium
Emill Bringold Dies After Cerebral Hemorrhage Near Home
Emil Bringold aged 66 of Greenwood township Clare County Michigan died November 24 1948 after collapsing from a cerebral hemorrhage while walking near his home on Lake George road He was born in Bern Switzerland August 7 1877 and came to America in 1904 Survived by brother John two sisters Louise and Madeline and several nieces and nephews Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM Monday at his brother’s home with Rev Chas Kleithardt officiating and burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Bringold
Lake George
Greenwood Township
John Bringold
Bern
Switzerland
Clare County
Michigan
St. Stephen
America
John
Louise
Madeline
Chas. Kleithardt
Greenwood Cemetery
Vernon Pioneer Mrs Haring Dies at Daughter’s Home
Mrs John Haring a Vernon township pioneer died at daughter Mrs Dora Hess in Sheridan township after years of ill health. Born Magdalena Russ October 1 1863 in Fitzhoff Germany she came to the U S in 1882 and later moved to Clare County. Survived by four sons and four daughters including Anna McGivern Marie Smith Dora Hess. funeral Saturday at Thurston Funeral Home and St John By Lutheran church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John. Haring
Vernon Township
Dora Hess
Sheridan Township
John Haring
Magdalena Katharina Russ
Fitzhoff
Germany
Isabella
Michigan
John Christopher Haring
Clare
George
Clare County
Christ
Canada
Charles
John
Detroit
Anna McGivern
Bay City
Marie Smith
California
Lena
Tyro
Thurston, Funeral Home
St. John’s By. Lutheran Church
BH. C. Leyrer
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Supper and Party at REBEKAH Club Hall
The Rebekah Club hosts a supper and party at the 1.0.0.8 hall on Thursday evening December 9. Menu includes roast pork or beef mashed potatoes baked beans bread and butter salad jello cake pickles. Admission is 40 cents for adults and 25 cents for children under twelve. Serving starts at 6:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Club
Donald Holbrook Receives Treasury Citation
Mrs. Donald E. Holbrook reports her husband Donald B. Holbrook has earned a U S Treasury citation for distinguished War Savings Program service. Dated November 20 1948 the award was signed by Secretary Henry Morgenthau Jr Navy service noted and praised by Clare County Gallants and War Loan workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald E. Holbrook
United States Treasury Department
United States Navy
War Savings
Donald B. Holbrook
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
Secretary of the Treasury
Clare County
Holbrook
Important War Loan Meeting at Clare City Hall
An urgent Clare County War Finance Committee meeting is scheduled for next Monday at 8 00 pm in Clare city hall auditorium. It will plan the January Fourth War Loan and select a new chair. R A Swaney of Grand Rapids will attend to discuss the campaign and assist with organization. All communities in Clare county are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County War Finance Committee
Clare City Hall
Donald H. Holbrook
United States Navy
U. S. Treasury War Finance Committee
R. A Swaney
Grand Rapids
Clare County
Delwin Grangers Install Officers For Coming Year
The Delwin Grange met on Tuesday night November 23 to conduct business and install officers for the year. Installing officer Clifford Brasington assisted by Ray Forbes Nina Forbes and organist Iva Mae Brien led the ceremony. Newly installed officers include Worthy Master Bernice Moore Overseer Elmer Jones Lecturer George Prout Steward Earl Walker Assistant Steward Earl Hovey Chaplain George Cluley Treasurer Clara Jones Secretary Beatrice Prout Gate Keeper Frank Small Ceres Maud McDonald Flora Minnie Cluley Pomona Loretta Small Lady Assistant Steward Anna Walker Executive Committee Bruce Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delwin Grange
Clifford Brasington
Gilmore Grange
Ray Forbes
Nina Forbes
Union Grange
Iva Mae Brien
Bernice Moore
Elmer Jones
George Prout
Earl Walker
Earl Hovey
George Cluley
Clara Jones
Beatrice Prout
Frank Small
Ceres
Maud McDonald
Flora—Minnie Cluley
Pomona
Loretta Small
Anna Walker
Bruce Morrison
Legion supper for members and families set for December 7
The American Legion and Legion Auxiliary hold a pot luck supper for members and their families on Tuesday night December 7 at 6:30 in the Legion rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Farm home burned near Clare. two youths burned
The Frank Rilett farm home five miles north and four and a half miles east of Clare burned at 5:00 Tuesday. Maryam Rilett, using kerosene to start a fire, was burned when a kerosene can exploded. Wallace Rilett also suffered burns while helping evacuate belongings. Both treated by Dr. Ballard and released. Fire started in the kitchen near the telephone. other children escaped unharmed. Insurance partly covers losses. exact amount not available. A second fire damaged a one story frame home in Vernon City owned by Mrs. Carrie Perverse. roof and attic damaged, salvaged by firefighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rilett
Clare
Rilett
Wallace
Clare High School
Maryam
H. J. Ballard
Glee
Jessie Alice
Burke
Funnell
Margaret Funnell
Carrie Perverse
Vernon City
Art Damoth Agency
Entered Apprentice Degree Conferred by Masonic Lodge
John Q Look Lodge 404 F and A M conferred the Entered Apprentice degree on four candidates during a special Tuesday session led by Worshipful Master Jesse Hampton. Attendants included Jay Hendrie Kenneth Ritter Richard Hartshorn and Ray Brizen dine with Past Masters aiding lecture and presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Q. Look
Jesse Hampton
Lodge
W. M. Hampton
Jay Hendrie
Kenneth Ritter
Richard Hartshorn
Ray Brizendine
Leo Oden
Gordon Mcintosh
M. R. Howlett
C. A. Perry
Jas. Gillespie
Stanley Parish
Herman Sperling
Reed City
Wayne. Berlew
Midland
Card Party and Dance at Mt Vernon Grange Tonight
Mt Vernon Grange hosts a card party and dance tonight with committee members arranging the event. Proceeds support Grange activities and local projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon Grange
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lieut
Glenn Sanford
Cherry Grove
Little Symphony
Wildlife Pictures
ME. A
Clare HI School
Reed City Five
Jas. Webber
Knights of Altar
Home
Vernon Pioneer
Donald Holbrook
Treasury
Clare City
Delwin Grangers
State Commissioner of Agriculture
Elm Grove
Brother Forbes
National Grange
Brother Brasington
Battle Creek
Brasington
Charles Figg
Michigan State Grange
Dim Grove
Advance Grange
Legion Supper
F. Rilett
Masonic
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