Michigan teachers face proposed retirement fund overhaul
A Lansing conference outlines a bill to create a new state retirement system merging Detroit teachers and expanding protections. It aims to equalize financial burden, improve contributions refunds, set a retirement age of 69, guarantee full annuity payments, and allow optional adoption with state backing for benefits to eligible teachers and heirs.
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Michigan
Lansing
The
Retirement Fund
State Federation of Teachers Clubs
Detroit
Berger seeks discharge and abatement of sapicnage case
Counsel for Victor Berger of Milwaukee filed with the supreme court a motion to discharge him and abate further prosecutions under the sapicnage act. They allege Federal Judge Landis showed strong personal bias against Berger and Germans, arguing prejudice affected all defendants. The motion accompanies Berger’s appeal from a two year sentence and set for argument tomorrow.
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Waashington
Victor Berger
Milwaukee
Socialist Party
Supreme Court
Berger
Landie
It $E
Landis
Bockuen
Sugar Beet Yield Report From Mt Pleasant Factory
Receipts weighed at the Mt Pleasant sugar factory total 50 200 tons, near the spring estimate. Field teams gauge 2000 to 3000 tons remain in ground or piles and will be delivered soon. Late planting and heavy growth hindered harvest and some farmers faced high lifting costs. The augur decline will affect bonuses but the contract price stays above 10 per ton. Farmers with sugar company stock are satisfied with this year’s outcome.
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Mt. Pleessant
Mrs Sophia Stoll Dies After Long Sanford Life
Mrs Sophia Stoll born in Mecklenburg Germany November 12 1838 married twice first to John Bauer November 13 1863 later to Carl Stoll. She moved to the United States in 1888 lived in Sanford Sagina w San ford Graptiownship and Clare. She died December 5 at Wealth Street and at her brother Joseph Wichman's home. Funeral at Lutheran church December 8 with burial at Cherry Grove. She leaves four children twenty seven grandchildren including stepchildren and a large extended family.
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Stoll
Wichman
Mecklenburg
Germany
John Bauer
New World
Sanford
Carl Stoll
Saginaw
Graptiownship
Clare
Henry Wolf
H. Miller
Cheater Lake
Bay City
Paul Wickhman
F. W. Stoll
Cleveland
S. A. Lowry
Marion
Michigan Agricultural College expands short courses for 1926 21 season
Michigan Agricultural College announces a surge in short courses for the 1926 21 season with 13 courses scheduled after January 3. Dairy barn management and dairy production are key offerings, alongside farm mechanics, general agriculture, horticulture, poultry raising, trucking and tractor operation, with increased tractor use driven by labor shortages. A total of 00 short-course students are in Lansing.
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Michigan Agricultural College
Michigan
College Extension Department
Farm Mechanica
Lansing
Sugar Beet Growers Association to Meet Saturday Afternoon
The Sugar Beet Growers Association will meet Saturday next at 2 p.m. on the Darmers' Produce building for a scheduled session.
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Associaon
Darmers’ Produce
Clare Chamber Seeks Sites For Laundry Ice House And Milk
A Clare Chamber of Commerce meeting discussed three proposed enterprises. Kinney offered a laundry with modern machinery if a building and patronage were available. Mr Daie from Beaverton proposed an ice house and milk supply on the pond bank, with a tested milk product for those willing to pay.
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K. of P. Hal
Chamber of Commerce
McAllister
Nhe
Kinney
Daie
Beaverton
Ferris urges eight hour schooling and night classes
Gov Ferris cautions education is vital to national progress and calls for eight hour school days with night sessions for workers and older people. He says learning should continue through life and mocks the idea that age stops education.
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Toledo
Mies
Woooodbridge N. Ferris
Michigan
Ferris Institute
Big Rapids
Rotary Club
Parente
Letter from Bombay citizen seeks petrol forcing invention
A Bombay citizen writes to Thomas Jefferson, late secretary, asking for information about a device to force petrol into a motor. Secretary Colby forwards the unique missive to the White House after review.
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Andrew Jackson
Indieg
Bethind
Thomas Jefferson
United States of America
Department of State
Bombay
India
Colby
White House
Soldier's Body Of David Miller To Be Buried In Wise County
The body of David Miller, a Wise Township native and early serviceman, is expected to arrive from France within days and will be sent to Clare for burial. Miller was among the first drafted and fell in battle on August 36, 1956.
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David Miller
New York
France
Clare
Miller
Wise, Township
Sotien
Breen Farm Home Wrecked by Gale in Wise Township
On Tuesday night a gale buried the Breen farm home in Wise township section 2. O. H. Breen Mrs Breen and three children escaped only through an upper window. All were injured with Mrs Breen suffering a broken arm and the family in shock. Air Breen has had prior serious injuries at Currie ranch in Vernon two years ago.
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O. H. Breen
Wise Township
Air Breen
Currie
Vernon
Local Merchants Offer Full Holiday Stock Across Window Displays
Readers are urged to explore shop windows and ads this issue and the next for a complete Christmas assortment. Dolls and toys abound as merchants promise reliable quality and value, with Old Nicholas making rounds and a spirit of service guiding gift choices for all ages.
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Nicholas
Michigan to issue extra highway bonds amid high construction costs
The state auditor board reports annual highway supervision costs about 45 thousand dollars for engineers staff and offices as Michigan plans to build 160 million dollars of roads in ten years. The department approves an additional 1 million in bonds this fiscal year, bringing total bonds to 2 million, with Treasurer Gorman confident in selling them as markets offer strong returns.
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Board of State Auditors
Michigare
Michigan
Highway Department
Frank E. Gorman
Vernon Dist No 2 Box Social at Town Hall
The Vernon school children of Vernon District No 2 invite all to a Box Social at Vernon Town Hall on Thursday evening December 24 8 o clock. Bring your box and join the fun.
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Vernon Dist No. 2
Vernon Town Hall
Christmas Tree Program at Brewer School This Thursday
Christmas tree event and program at Brewer School Thursday evening. Everyone welcome.
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Brewer School Thureday
Bec
Supt Jones Leads County Campaign for European Relief
Mayor Coursna of Detroit hosted a Saturday luncheon at Hotel Statler honoring Herbert Hoover with city officials and the Michigan European Relief Council. Sup t J P Jones represents Clare County as the drive to raise 35 006 000 for starving European children expands nationwide from December 19 to New Year’s Day. The Clare County quota is 800 dollars, set by the state committee under Gov. Siseper.
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Coursna
Detroit
Hotel Statlor
Herbert Hoover
Michigan
European Relief Council
Hoover
Clare County
Sup
T J. P. Jones
Ford Newberry recount ordered in senatorial election case
A recount of votes in the Newberry Ford senatorial election was ordered to begin January 4 by the Senate selection committee. Preliminary hearings open December 16 to address disappearance of ballot boxes at Saginaw. The move proceeds even as the U S Supreme Court tackles the case with argument set for January 3. Lucking predicts no immediate decision, while Murfin offers no objection but says resignation if the Supreme Court rules against Newberry.
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Newberry Ford
Senate Selection Committee
Saginaw
Newberry-Ford
United States Supreme Court
Alfred Lucking
Henry Ford
James O. Murfin
Senator Newberry
Supreme Courts
Marriage Announcement in Flint Ties Leah Lackie to Roland Adair
Announcement from Flint reports the marriage of Mrs. Leah Lackie to Roland Adair of Flint. Adair heads the police force at the Buick plant. Each spouse has three children joining a sizable family. well wishes flow from Mrs Lackie's friends and the Sentinel joins in.
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Flint
Leah Lackie
Roland Adair
Surrey Township Farm Bureau Meeting Set For Friday
Surrey township Farm Bureau members will meet at the town hall on Friday evening December 17 at 2 p m to elect officers. Every member should attend to ensure strong leadership. Signed Wath Schmid, Secretary.
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Surrey Te
Concert Postponed And Classifieds Noted
Concert for December 17 is postponed after the holidays due to the European Relief drive. Further notices will follow. Wanted, a crowd of horses at Boom's bars on Thursday and Friday. Classified liner will run next week with quick results.
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Ant
Potato Market Outlook From Michigan Grows Cautiously
Reports from Michigan potato districts indicate a spring surplus with Traverse City warehouses holding over 75 000 bushels and Northern Michigan possibly 1 000 000 bushels. Farmers demand at least 1 per bushel, while buyers fear a 1914 like surplus as competition and shipping costs from Canada affect prices.
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Michigan
Traverse City
Detroit
Road Setting Notice Hatton Township Meeting
Hatton Township Board and Highway Commissioner of Clare County Michigan will meet at Hatton Township Hall on December 22 1820 at 2 00 PM to receive sealed bids for the building of 1144 miles of Class B 9 ft road starting at the northwest corner of section 5 and running east to the railroad about 134 miles. Bids and specs on file with the township clerk. Right to reject any bids reserved. Charles Heber Clerk. Dated December 11 1220
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Hatton Township
Clare Co
Micah
Chas. Heber
Michigan farmers sweep honors at Chicago Hay and Grain Show
Michigan exhibitors dominated the Chicago International Hay and Grain Show last week, taking many awards across small grain classes and nearly sweeping several divisions. The event, held with the International Livestock Exposition, draws competitors from across the United States and Canada for a $10,000 prize pool.
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Michigan
Ovst
United States
Canada
Epworth League Notes Details Campaign and Leaders
The Epworth League reports a strong membership campaign ending Dec 12 with higher attendance. Top point earners include John Hyde 500 Melissa Waddington 4350 Dorothy Johnson 360 Ross F Thompson 225. A winning group features John Ryde Misa Cratzenburg Donald Devils Rosella Waddington Leona Vandewarker Altz Cooper Mary Lister Dorie Davis. Jan 2 begins Sunday mission study for 30 minutes led by the missionary superintendent.
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Doris Mater
Leena Vandewarker
John Hyde
Melissa Waddington
Dorothy Johnson
Ross F Thompson
John Ryde
Misa Cratzenburg
Donald Devils
Rosella Waddington
Leona Vandewarker
Altz Cooper
Mary Lister
Dorie Davis
Christmas Day Closures Halt Saturday Grocery Shopping
Several grocery stores will be closed all day Saturday December 25 including J A Allen and Co J F Tatman and son Jas O Connor Fred Morgan S Sogardus Herrick and Detwiler The outlets will stay open Friday evening before Christmas to allow last minute shopping for Sunday.
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J.F. Tatman and Son
Jas. O’connor
Fred Morgan
Sogardus
Herrick and
Detwiler
Notice to Taxpayers at Clare Banks and Homes
Notice to taxpayers from C. M. Fisher treasurer of Hatton Two. he will be at Citizens State Bank Clare December 18 and January 1921 to receive taxes. Also at home Friday to collect taxes at H and D's grocery 118 East Fourth Street Clare.
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Citizens State Bank
Clare
Homoe Fridate
C. M Fisher
Treas
Hatton
H. and D’s Little Grocery
E. 4Th
St. Clare
Death by suicide of George Calkine in city hotel
George Calkine, about 60, a former Wayne County resident, shot himself in the temple while staying at the Central House after being told to return to Wayne County for hospital treatment. Sheriff Ward and attendants discovered him before the 10:32 train. Taker Thurston arranged the burial as an inquest was deemed unnecessary.
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George Calkina
Wayne County
Tere and
Durin
Fail
Lake George
Central House
Sheriff Ward
Wayne Co
Mr. Calkine
Joseph Verette
Calkins
Ward
Thurston
Michigan Boys Second in Stock Judging at Haletti Exposition
Michigan sent three boys Carl Johnson Ironwood Walter Ball Charlotte and Rex Stow Wildwood to the Haletti Livestock Exposition Chicago where they placed second in the stock judging petition behind Georgia. Carl Johnson was fourth and Walter Ball ninth in individual ranking as Iowa Indiana Illinois trailed in the team standings.
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Georgia
Michigan
Iowa
Indiana
Illinois
Grandmother Hendrie Remembered On 78th Birthday
Friends and neighbors gathered at the Hendris home in Vernon City Saturday evening to honor Grandmas Hendrie on her 78th milestone. Wool filled baskets were brought for the occasion and several souvenirs were left as keepsakes of the pleasant social time.
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Hendris
Vernon City
Grandmas Hendrie
Card of Thanks for Mrs Sophia Wichmar
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and help during our mother and sister Sophia Wichmar’s sickness and death. Special thanks to Rev Hoenekle and all who contributed flowers and provided santos. Her children J and Mrs Wichmar assisted.
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Sophia
Hoenecke
Santos
J. Wichmar
Date Change Sparks Brand Entertainment Rework
Notice announces change of Brand venue entertainment from Christeas ove to Thursday evening. Patrons urged to come and meet Pete and Awct Matilda.
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Christeas Ove
Pete
Matilda
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Agricultural College
Clare Chamber
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Epworth
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