Clare Merchants Edge Harrison In Fast Indoor Contest
Harrison loses to Clare Merchants 43 to 37 in a lively home-and-home clash. Clare, weakened by sickness, used speed to compensate for accuracy as fans enjoyed a fast three-quarter stretch and growing enthusiasm for revamped rules. Next Wednesday Clare hosts Lansing Dairy and Baverton Independents in season opener program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Clare
A. 1
Bel
Barr
Ens
Leonard Stangly
Clare High
Lansing Dairy
Lansing
Baverton Independents
Former Sheridan Youth Leonard Cotton Dies in Flint
Leonard Cotton elder son of hgse and Evelyn Cotton, died at 22 in Flint Michigan after months of heart illness. Born August 9 1914 in Sheridan township, he moved to Flint ten years ago with his parents and studied there. A skilled cabinet maker, he left many pieces and memories as friends remember his final message to love and faith. Survived by his father, mother, brother Robert, great grandmother Mrs. C H Cotton, and numerous aunts uncles and cousins with many friends in Clare and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard
Evelyn
Cotton
St. Tite
Tom Heart
Clare
Jesus
Leonard Cotter
Shertain Township
Bishop St
Flint
Robert
C. H. Cotton
Wm. Black
Clare Tee
B. N. Cotton
H. Cotton
Conrad Walker
Tirite
Prank Cotton
Jack “Lang
Card of Thanks from Grandchildren for Kindness
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors friends and community for kindness during illness and death of grandmother. Special thanks to Rev Hieinhart singers and all who sent floral tributes. Signed by Mr and Mrs Arthur and the grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apa
Hieinhart
Tikar
Card of Thanks from Hart and Sexton Families
The Hart and Sexton families express gratitude to friends for flowers and support they received. Special thanks go to Mr. and Mrs. Jane Sexton and Misr Fred Sexton for their help and thoughtful gestures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Sexton Aire
Fred
Sexton
Mal 3 Packages: Barley Cooperation Note Expressed
A garbled message thanks recipients for cooperation and notes Mal 3 packages regarding barley. It references focus on preventing delay at the focal office and acknowledges voice appreciation for the cooperation so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puteiie
Pioneer Mary Jane Smith emigrant to Greenwood dies at 87
Greenwood Township records the death of Mary Jane Smith aged 87 former resident who settled in Greenwood with her family, wife of William Smith. Survived by husband daughter Emma Lower sister Emma Pilot twelve grandchildren and many friends. Funeral held at United Brothers Church Harrison with Rev Charles Kleinhardt officiating. interment Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiene He
Greensheod Township
Mary Jane Smith
Arthur Township
Cyns
Mary Jane
Smuart
Sinteon
Mary Stuart
Michigan
Greenwood Township
William Smith
Elizabeth Cooper
Watson Smith
Jesus
Baptist Church
Emma Lower
Emma Pilot
Marcellus, N
United Brothers ‘Church
Harrison
Charles Kleinhardt
Greenwood Cemetery
William Sexton Dies at 74 in Vernon Michigan
William Sexton died December 7 in Vernon Michigan at age 74 years 1 month 9 days after two years of ill health. He came to Canada at 18 with his parents and married Alice Jane Rogers in 1886. He is survived by three children Frank Sexton Mrs Hart and Fred Sexton, three brothers Fred Herb and James, three sisters and a grandchild. Burial was set for Thursday at Greenwood Cemetery Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Sexton
England
Elizabeth
Clare
Maich
Canada
Alice
Jane Rogers
Mrair A. J. Hart
Davison
Frank Sexton
Vernon
Fred Sexton
Fred
Swartz Creek
Herb
Durand
James
Burton
L. G. Bentley
Mt. Morris
Flint
John Hspie
Eagle
Greenwood Cemetery
Michigan
Eleven Year Old Boy Shot In Knee By Rifle
The eleven year old son of Mr and Mrs Avery Barber of West Gratt was shot in the knee while handling a 22 caliber rifle last Saturday. He was taken to Clare County General Hospital and underwent facial surgery? No, an operation Sunday morning by Drs C B Wood and B F Sanford. The bullet entered above the knee and fractured a piece of the femur wedging near the joint. He is reported to be recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery Barber
West Gratt
Clare County General’ Hospital
C. B. Wood
B. F. Sanford
Holiday Dinner Served to Faculty Members
Clare Bante and several other guests attended a Thursday evening dinner at their West The home on December 8. Tables were dressed for the season with a beautifully lighted Christmas tree on the porch. Fortunes told at the tables added fun as guests departed for home with Dr. and Mrs. Sanford among the entertainers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Bante
Holidarg
Chase
Streimas
Mrs
Sanford
Masonic Lodge Installs Officers in Public Ceremony
Clare Lodge installs officers led by Leo Oden, with past master jewel presented to him. Tri Lodge plan acknowledged but ceremony held at home. Harrison absent, attendees from County Seat and Clare and Farwell chapters witnessed the event. refreshments led by John Look and Russell Thurston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Sanderson
Thomas Brooks
Don Luce
Cecil Davison
Wilmot Carpenter
Howard Randall
Frank Rawson
Tyler
Frank Luce
George Holmes
Clare Lodge
Leo
Oden
Donald H. Holbrook
John
Look Lodge
Russell ‘Thurston
David Harger Dies After Years of Illness
David Harger aged 64 died at his West Third Street home Wednesday morning after a long illness. He had been an invalid for three years and was seen in a wheelchair at times. He is survived by his wife and one son William, along with other relatives. Funeral services will be held from the Church of God this Friday and burial in Cherry Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Harger
West Third Street
William
Church of God
Cherry Grove
Vernon Farmer Reports Safe Trip Across Rockies With Clare Auto-Pullman
Chester Thayer mails from Los Angeles in December 1936 praising the Clare Auto-Pullman trip across the mountains. He notes no trouble, compliments on the vehicle, and requests literature for potential agencies. He mentions Mrs Thayer and sisters wintering in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Farmer
Rockies
CLARE
Los Angeles
L. A
Chester Thayer
Card of Appreciation to Swish and Neighbors
A note of thanks from Mrs Ruth HeiTo to a kind friend and neighbors praising the American Legion Auxiliary for kindness shown during a hospital stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algo
American Legion
Ruth’ HeiTo
Christmas Baskets Drive and Local Holiday Cheer in Lansing
Community asks for Christmas basket donations to be delivered by Tuesday evening December 28 as the committee prepares the baskets. Vernon resident Mrs. Ackerman lies seriously ill with family at her side. doctors offer no hope. J D Lansing’s Christmas tree on McEwan Street draws visitors, a beloved yearly display. Clare school faculty enjoyed Ramona theater, then carol sing along at Russell home with gifts and a luncheon hosted by Miss Heard Brandt Ulrey and Mr Greenfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom ‘Spaota
MN Fox
Lansing
Das
George Ackerman
Vernon
J.D. Lansing
McEwan ‘Street
Jim
Charles Strange
McEwan
Clare School
Ramona
Russell
West Dwighth Street
Heard
Brandt
Ulrey
Greenfield
Hotel Doherty Barber Shop Opens to Public
The Hotel Doherty management announces the barber shop is open again to the public with Kenneth Thomas of Morrice as the new barber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doherty
Kenneth Thomas
Morrice
Through A Woman's Eyes by Jean Newton
A reader argues husbands may rely on money to buy love but women value thought and understanding. The column notes that checks can reflect devotion and stress endured by American businessmen, while asserting everyone expresses love in different ways. Bell Syndicate, WNU Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Service
Africa enters Indian Ocean route amid new river project
A disputed navigation corridor in Africa opens toward the Indian Ocean as authorities push a transcontinental river passage. Officials from regional governments and international partners sign a framework for boating rights and environmental safeguards.
Methodist Christmas Program Plans Joyful church events
A Methodist group outlines a Sunday program detailing six episodes on meaning of Christmas. Leaders include Mrs. Paul Lowrey, Miss Doris Gerow, and Rev. Geo. Stanford with Mrs. Gordon supervising. proceeds support the Detroit Methodist Children's Home. Elaborate decor and a nativity tableau are featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Lowrey
Doris Gerow
Detroit
Geo. ‘Stanford
Gordon
Mulder
Lowrey
Garéhow
Norman Maxwell
Rome
Wise Township Special Bond Election Notice
Notice to Wise Township voters in Isabella County Michigan for a special election on December 21 1986 at the township hall Loomis to decide if the township should borrow 1500 dollars and issue four year bonds to fund a Wise Township townhall. by order of the township board Bert Bunting Township Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wise Township
Isabella County
State of Michigan
Har
Loomis
Wise
Bert Bunting
In Loving Memory of Howard Louis Slater
In memory of Howard Louis Slater who passed away five years ago on December 19 1931. Our little one is gone but he has gone to God and will leave never. His loving parents Mr and Mrs Louis Slater Jr Mr and Mrs BH F Cotton Mr and Mrs Li B Slater Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Louis Slater
Louis Slater, Jr
BH. F. Cotton
Li B. Slater
Vernon Township Tax Collection Notices Draft
Vernon taxpayers advised of Saturday afternoon tax collection at Citizens State Bank starting December 5 and further Friday sessions at Rosebush Bank through January 9. Autocorrect and transcription errors obscure some details but indicate scheduled bank locations and dates for Vernon township taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizents State Bank
Vernon Township
Rosebush Bank
Iwi
Wise Township Taxpayers 4 Set to Visit Bank Tuesdays
Taxpayers of Wise Township 4 will gather at Citizens State Bank every Tuesday for tax payments and related services. The schedule aims to streamline collection and assist Moo Methimy and Thedi with tax matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens State Bank
Chiropractor Dr Nellie G Arnold Opens New Office
Dr Nellie G Arnold opens a chiropractic office at 306 B 8th St. The facility operates on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays with appointment options available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie G. Arnold
Christmas events and club meetings across towns
Community notices list PTA Christmas program at O'Connor school December 18, Clare high school basketball at home vs St. Louis tonight, Grant Town Hall Christmas program with Santa, lodge and Legion meetings weekly or monthly, Rebekah Lodge weekly, Glare City Hall Christmas party December 23, Kiwanis Hotel Doherty weekly, Farmers Union meeting monthly, Junior Christmas party December 29, Masonic Lodge regular communications monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare High School
St. Louis
Grant Town Hall
Santa
Glare City Hall
American Legion
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Garrison
Feams
Beaverter
Sheridan
Leonard Cotton
William Sexton
Egt Taru Knee
Pepbrta
Sentinel
Masonic
LODGE
David
Harger Des
Thayer
Pleasant
California
Western Points
Jean Newton
Africa
Cristmas
Methodist
Clare Beutinglar
Wise Township Taxpayers
Moo Methimy, Thedi
Chiropractic
O’connor School
C. C. F. Lodge
The
American Legion and
the Legion Auxiliary
Wildover
Rebekah
Kiwanis
oWill
Grant ‘Township
Farmers Union
Istie
Snonth
Clare Study Gly
Say
Mat Sonic Lodge
Wea
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