Farwell Lodge No. 210 Elects Off icers for New Year
Farwell S C lodge 210 opened in form by Noble Grand Wade Suylandt and Vice Grand George Sage with 25 members present. Elected for the term Noble Grand George Sage Vice Grand Byron Maynard Recording Secretary Clifford Powell Financial Secretary John Laverty Treasurer Wilton Laverty Trustee three years John Waddington Hospital board three years George Sage. New Year's party planned for members families and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwell Lodge
Wade Suylandt
George Sage
Noble
Byron Maynard
Clifford Powlison
John Laverty
Wilton Laverty
John Waddington
Naval Reserve Traveling Unit visits Clare for veteran enrollment
The U S Naval Reserve Traveling Recruiting Unit tours Michigan and arrives in Clare to explain the V-6 Inactive Duty Naval Reserve program. From 9 00 a m to 4 30 p m at the Clare post office veterans learn how to remain civilians while preserving their earned rates and longevity. Lt J H Faber leads the unit and notes strong veteran interest in Michigan.
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U. S. Naval Reserve
Michigan
Clare
U. S. Post Office
J. H. Faber
Christmas Story Hour at Clare City Library
A Christmas story hour will be held at the Clare City Library on Thursday December 19 at 3 30. Mrs. Robert Pinaire will tell the stories and children in first and second grades are invited to attend.
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Clare City
Robert Pinaire
Christmas of God Dev. 20th Concert at Clare Church
The Clare Church of God Christmas concert is set for Friday evening December 20 at 8 00 pm. The program includes Carol Congregation Instrumental Gerald Huber Scripture Sunday School Superintendent Prayer Pastor Solo Mrs Harry Schug pantomime by Intermediate and Junior Young People duet Mesdames Edgar Van Sicklen and Harvey Wilson play The Empty Room featuring Hamar Jack Van Sicklen Betty Ruth House Rebecca Mrs Roy Feighner The Prophet B L Dyer Mary of Nazareth Mrs Jack Van Sicklen Nobleman of Capernaum George Teeter Servant Gerald Huber Directors Mrs Geo Teeter and Mrs Noble Davis Solo Mrs Noble C Davis A silver collection will be taken.
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Clare Church of God
Gerald Huber
Harry Schug
Edgar van Sicklen
Harvey Wilson
Recognition Day Planned by Clare Methodist Church
The Clare Methodist Church board met to plan a Day of Recognition on Sunday January 12 with Bishop Wade as morning speaker and Rev Byron Hahn district superintendent at the evening service. The event honors the church remodeling and includes Flower Fund division among departments. A Stewardship program and potential study classes were discussed.
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Clare Methodist Church
Charles B. Hahn
William Garchon
Wade
Byron Hahn
Soup and Pie Luncheon by O.ELS. at Masonic Temple
The O.ELS. sponsor a soup and pie luncheon in the dining room of the Masonic Temple on Saturday December 14. Price 35 cents. Serving the bins at 11 00 a m. Everyone invited.
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The
O.els
Masonic Temple
Special deputies named for Clare by police chief
Bill Wentworth Donald Shively and Bruce Temple were appointed as special deputies for the city of Clare by Chief of Police A Urquhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Wentworth
Donald Shively
Bruce Temple
Clare
Do. A. Urquhart
Loomis Bays Store Sale Enters Gift Jewelry Shop
In Loomis Bays a Monday transaction transfers ownership of Park View Gift & Jewelry Shop to Mrs. Alice M. Loom, who will run the business with the same name at West Fifth Street. Mrs. Loomis retains the firm and Richard Headington oversees the watch and jewelry repair department.
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Alice M. Loomis
Lena M. Irving
Park View
Ithaca Class C Invitational Basketball Tournament
The Ithaca High School gym hosts the Class C Invitational with six teams St Charles Fulton Merrill Farwell Stanton and Ithaca. Byes give Fulton and St Charles first night free. First round December 26 Merrill vs Stanton Ithaca vs Farwell. Semifinals December 27 Fulton vs Merrill Stanton vs Ithaca winner. Finals December 28 at 9:00.
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Ithaca
St. Charles
Fulton, Merrill
Farwell
Stanton
M.H.S.A.A
Steve Sebo
Alma College
Fulton
Merrill
Merrill-Stanton
Clare Townsend Club Meeting With William Arnold
The Clare Townsend Club will meet Friday evening with William Arnold at 306 East State Street. Members are urged to attend and bring a friend. A pot luck lunch and a Christmas program are planned.
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Clare Townsend Club
William Arnold
East State Street
Clara Theta Rho Girls Christmas Party
The Theta Rho Girls Club will sponsor a Christmas party on Wednesday evening December 18. All members are asked to attend and bring a 25c gift for exchange. Guests may be invited and a special program is planned.
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Clara Theta Rho
Theta Rho
I.O.C.F. Lodge Meeting Honors Hendricks Initiation
William Hendricks received the initiatory degree at the I.O.C.F. Lodge meeting on Monday evening. Russell Leiter and Harrison Simmons presided as noble and vice grand. Twenty-nine members attended as the audit committee was named to prepare books for January installations. Members were urged to attend Roscommon Lodge’s December 15 institution at 10:00 a.m. Captain Raymond Kent of Midland, a Grand Encampment officer, will supervise the four degrees.
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I.O.C.F
William Hendricks
Russell Leiter
Noble Grand
Harrison Simmons
Roscommon Lodge
Raymond Kent
Midland
Michigan
Rebekahs Host Social Evening and Costume Contest
The Rebekahs held a short meeting led by noble grand Mrs Marguerite Leonard then opened doors for a social evening. Members dressed in old attire enjoyed dancing and cards with music by the Schlafley Shepherd orchestra. Ernest and Carrie Green won, with Mrs Florence Irwin and Frank Kilgore honorable mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekahs
Marguerite Leonard
Noble Grand
Schlafley-Shepherd
Ernest
Carrie Green
Florence Irwin
Frank Kilgore
Louise Irwin
Harrison Simmons
Bud Shepherd
Leonard
Hva Nowlen
Fern Archambault
Evelyn Shields
Viorence Irwin
Dinner Cancelled by Walter H. Larman Post Event
Dinner sponsored by Walter H. Larman Post and unit planned for December 16 has been cancelled.
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Walter H. Larman Post and Unit
Christmas party and birthday supper at union meeting
Local clubs and circles announce upcoming Christmas gatherings, birthday celebrations, and gift exchanges. Women’s societies host parties at homes and church basements, with pot luck meals, games, and holiday readings planned.
Reward Offered for Lumber Theft at Cross Farm House
A $25 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those who stole lumber from inside the Cross farm dwelling in Section 34, Redding township. Contact Mrs. Alberta M. Bicknell in Clare, Michigan, or notify the Prosecuting Attorney at 1112.
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Cross Farm
Redding Township
Alberta M. Bicknell
Clare
Michigan
Cozy Cabins Nearby Clare and Farwell for Winter Rent
Classified liners offer a double cabin with two rooms for four or two single cabins for two near US 10, four miles west of Clare and a mile east of Farwell. Also listings for wool rugs, a universal washer, seven laying hens, a lost red book with money, a peded grinder, cob crusher, and cement barrels with contact details for local sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Farwell
Us-10
Universal Washer
H. J. Walker
Sunoco
Garfield Twp Taxpayers Tax Collection Schedule
I will be at the Ero Howell gas station at Lake after December 10, 1946, on Fridays from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. through December to receive taxes. Charles L. McKenzie Garfield Two Treasurer.
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Ero. Howell Gas Station
Lake
Charles L. McKenzie
Garfield Two
Clare city doubles park ban notice
It is a violation of a city ordinance to double park on the business streets of Clare and summonses will be issued to violators. Cooperation requested by CG A Urquhart.
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Clare
CG. A. Urquhart
Sheridan Taxpayers Notice on Tax Collection
Sheridan township tax collector John Klingelhofer will be at Citizens State Bank each Saturday starting December 14 and continuing weekly until further notice to collect taxes.
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Citizens State Bank
Sheridan Township
John Klingelhofer
Treas
Ritter-Beltineck Triumphs In Clare Bridge Tourney
The final round of the Junior Bridge Tournament at Hotel Doherty crowned Ritter-Beltinck first with 32 910 points Bates-Hammerberg second and Ulrich-Hendrie third. Evening scores topped by Ulrich-Hendrie 6 540, Allen-Thayer 6 390, Ritter-Beltinck 5 780, Bates-Hammerberg 8 750. Interest remains high and another event is planned after the holidays.
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Doherty
Ritter-Beltinck
Bates- Hammerberg
Ulrich- Hendrie
Ritter-Beltineck
Bates-Hammerberg
Ulrich-Hendrie
Groves-Blystone
Allen-Thayer
Spont
Grant Township Taxpayers to Receive Taxes in Clare
Grant Township taxpayers in Clare are informed that taxes will be collected each Saturday until further notice. Lois Dorothy Heuschele is identified as township treasurer.
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Dorothy Heuschele
Surrey Township Tax Collection Notice
Taxpayers in Surrey Township are advised of tax collection at Farwell State Savings Bank. Auctions occur on Saturday afternoons starting at 1 o’clock in the Surrey area.
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Surrey
Farwell State Savings Bank
Surrey Township
Drivers Licenses Issued on Wednesdays Fridays and Evenings
Drivers licenses will be issued on Wednesdays and Fridays from 4 30 to 5 00 p m and Thursday evenings from 7 00 to 8 00 p m at City Hall under Chief Urquhart of the Folica department in GA.
Benefit Auxiliary Christmas Pot Luck Dinner
The Benefit Auxiliary plans a Wednesday December 18 meeting at Mrs. Elia Sherman home. Attendees should bring a gift to exchange as part of the Christmas pot luck.
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Elia Sherman
Community Visitors Seen as Valuable Asset to Local Business
Readable fragments emphasize that visitors are a valuable asset to the community’s economy and that their presence benefits local business and activity. The note reflects a praise of tourism or guest presence as a driver for local prosperity.
For Sale Baled Straw and Field Digger Nearby Clare
For sale items include baled straw and a new field digger listed by Wm Leis. The location is four miles north and east of Clare in rural route 1.
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Wm. Leis
Clare
City curfew tightened for youths sixteen and under
Mayor and city official announce strict curfew hours for youths sixteen and younger. From Sunday to Thursday the curfew starts at 10:00 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday at 11:00 p.m. The action aims to curb rising property damage theft and delinquency.
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Herbert Randall
C. A. Urquhart
City Tax Payers Notice for Clare Ward Tax Collections
City Treasurer Vera B. Peterson announces 1946 tax collection in Clare at Citizens State Bank starting Wednesday December 11. Collections will occur each Monday, Wednesday and Friday for first and second wards until further notice. third ward payments delayed due to circumstances beyond control.
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Citizens State Bank
Clare
Third Ward
Vera B. Peterson
Police warn motorists over parking across private driveways
The Clare Police Department reports complaints of drivers parking over private driveways and warns that any vehicle blocking a driveway entrance is subject to a court summons. Chief of Police urges cooperation.
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Clare
C. A. Urquhart
Park View Gift & Jewelry Shop Sold to Mrs Loomis
Announcement that the owner has sold their interest in the Park View Gift and Jewelry Shop to former partner Mrs Alice M Loomis. They thank patrons and request continued cooperation for Mrs Loomis in keeping the business going.
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Park View
Alice M. Loomis
Appreciation Note From Friends After Christmas Gifts
Mrs. Chas Defreas Grace L. Rowse Hazel Kohn Katherine Werts Katherine Crawford Annie Crawford Pansy Haight and Laura Burns extend thanks for the thoughtful gifts. Mrs War-Bowen expresses gratitude for the loving gestures received this holiday season.
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Chas
Defreas
Grace L. Rowse
Hazel Kohn
Katherine Werts
Katherine Crawford
Annie ‘Crawford
Pansy Haight
Laura Burns
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Farwell S. C
Naval Reserve
Christmas Story Hour
Mason
Mason No
al Haley
Arthur Mussell
Gerald Thayer
A. Mussell
Kraft Foods
Schaeffer Dairy
Chuck’s Tavern
Loomis Welders Houghton
Drugs
Farmers Co-Op
Featherston Motors
Kelsey Hardware
John Haring
J. C. Marotzke
L. Green
O. Parent
Ave. Rockwood Inn
TAT Dover
Farwell Lumber No
Clare American Legion
Coleman American Legion
North Bradley No
Thayer Locker
Rosebush
Wally Merten
C. Ludwig
Ray Houghton
Jim Murphy
Teaseman
Ave
Big Five Construction
Kiwanis
Farwell Lumber
North Bradley
Rotary
Loomis Bays
Clubs and
Lodges
Clare Odd Fellows
Clara Rebekah
W.S.C.S
Susannah Wesley
Donald Holbrook
Baptist King’s Daughters Society
Kenneth Archbold
Garth Foote
Kenneth Sporrer
Richard Rogers
Dearborn
Theodore Bowler
C. B. Neff
Rogers
Mystery Sisters
Brenda Tretch
Brenda
Dee Robinette
Wise Pepper Club
Bruce Morrison
Elmer Methner
Carl McDonald
John Tice
Rose Lehigh
Florence Renner
Elmer Osborn
Minnie Wilkie
Cecil Bouchey
Ruth Osborn
Eva Nowlen
Ronald Osborn
Laurel Osborn
Dickie Osborn
Etta Howard
United States
Clare, Michigan
WM. H. Bicknell
Federal, Reserve System
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
W. Wheaton Ave
Clare Sentinel
Chevrolet Motor
Curtis
Lake, Michigan
Jerry Morrow
Callihan
J. K. Sikkema
Marion, Mich
Chris Smith
First St
John Armstrong
Lawrence Gibis
West Wheaton Ave
Turkhys
Dred. Aldén
Kirkpatrick
Garfield Twp
Sheridan
Grant Township
Lois
War-Bowen
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