Another Wise Man Cantata at Baptist Church
A sacred dramatic Christmas cantata titled Another Wise Man will be presented at First Baptist Church Monday evening December 22 at 7 46. Cast includes Peter the cobbler Carl Gruno Mrs Gallahan Yvonne Spence Mrs Allegretti Joyce Barber Martin Irwin Ray Ruby Mary Mary Ruthroh David Charles Ruby Thin young man Jerry Redman. Choir numbers include The Promised King Prepare to Receive Him They That Trust in the Lord Daily Gifts The Shoemaker Memory Voices The Voices of Christmas.
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First Baptist Church
Peter, the Cobbler
Carl Gruno
Gallahan
Yvonne Spence
Allegretti
Joyce Barber
Martin—Irwin Ray Ruby
Mary
Special Musical Sunday Evening at Baptist Church
Sunday December 21 at 7 45 there will be a special musical night at the Baptist Church featuring instrumental and vocal numbers. Our ladies trio will sing Rosena Chaplin reads Christmas Always Ellen Robinettes sings a Christmas solo Barbara Teale plays piano Mrs Dave Siel and daughter sing with other numbers and a closing message by Pastor BE HB Redman on Christ's First and Second Advents Compared. All are welcome to attend with friends.
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Rosena Chaplin
Ellen Robinette
Barbara Teale
Dave Siel
HB. Redman
Christmas Program at Congregational Church This Sunday
The Congregational Sunday School presents its annual Christmas program at 4 00 p m Sunday December 21. All departments will be represented and Santa Claus will appear. Proceeds from the collection go to Foreign Relief through the Congregational Christian Committee for War Victims and Reconstruction.
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Congregational Sunday School
Santa Claus
Congregational Christian Committee For
Psychiatric Clinic Held at County Nurse Offices
A psychiatric clinic conducted in Clare city hall Wednesday tested several applicants for employment aptitude. Miss Marjorie Goddard and Mr. Baney of the District Rehabilitation office in Saginaw led the session, assisted by County Public Health Nurse Mrs. Emma McDowell.
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Clare City Hall
Marjorie Goddard
Baney
Saginaw
Emma McDowell
McDowell Named Acting Director of Health District No 7
Tri County Health Department board met in a special session in Gladwin on December 11 1947 appointing Mrs Erma McDowell Clare County Public Health Nurse as Acting Director for District No 7 Her duties as Clare County Health Nurse continue as before.
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Tri-County Health Department Board
Gladwin
Erma McDowell
Clare County
Farwell man James C Wilds arrives for duty in Guam
James C. Wilds of Farwell has arrived for duty in Guam per an announcement by Major General Francis H. Griswold commanding general of the Marianas Bonins Command. He will be assigned to Guam headquarters.
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James C. Wilds
James O. Wilds
Farwell
Guam
Francis H. Griswold
Marianas-Bonins
Harrison Chapter Christmas Party Held Sunday Night
The Harrison OES held its annual Christmas party Sunday in the Temple with about 50 attendees. A pot luck supper, carols, and games followed. Gifts were exchanged and a gift was given to Worthy Matron Lillian Alkire.
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Harrison, O.E.S
James Mead
O’dale McKenna
Hilda Bringman
Worthy
Lillian Alkire
Julia Schaaf
Lucy Jane Carey
Caroline Beam
Frieda Whitmer
CARE Club organized at Andersonville assists European youngsters
The CARE Club is formed by Andersonville women inspired by the Cooperative for American Remittances to Europe. Members plan to sew for an infant and small girl in Europe, set one dollar dues, hold biweekly meetings, collect clothes and materials, and display progress. The first meetings were at Mrs. Dean Methner and Mrs. Flint Doane with a January 8th gathering planned at Mrs. Jack Tice’s.
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Andersonville
Europe
Dean Methner
Flint Doane
Jack Tice
Christmas Program at Church of God Tuesday
The Church of God hosts a Christmas program on Tuesday December 23 at 8 00 p m featuring a Sunday School concert and a young people's play. The first half showcases the Sunday School with children and the remainder includes a tableau and a play by young married couples followed by the Christmas tree ceremony. Public invitation extended by Program Committee members Mrs Roy Feighner Mrs Geo Teeter Mrs Noble Davis.
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Thes
VFW Auxiliary Collecting Food for Needy at Christmas
The VFW Auxiliary collects food for the needy at Claré city hall. Distribution on Christmas Eve by the Police Department with Officer Eugene Campbell volunteering. Contributions may be left at Pearson Dress Shoppe or the Police Department at city hall.
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V.fww
Claré City Hall
Police Department
Eugene Campbell
Pearson Dress
New Year's Eve Party Offered by VFW Auxiliary
The VFW Auxiliary hosts a New Year's Eve party in the Wedgewood Room at the Hotel Doherty from 11 PM to 3 AM. Tickets are $3 and available at the Hotel or from Auxiliary members.
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V.F.W. Auxiliary
Wedgewood
Doherty
Appreciation note from Mrs. F. Seibt
Mrs. F Seibt thanks relatives friends and neighbors for flowers candy cards and fruit received during her stay at Mt Pleasant Community Hospital.
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Mt. Pleasant Community Hospital
F. Seibt
Grant Township Tax Collection Notice
Grant taxpayers urged to visit Citizens State Bank in Clare every Saturday until further notice to pay taxes. Dorothy Heuschele, township treasurer, issues the late notice.
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Citizens State Bank
Clare
Grant Township
Dorothy Heuschele
Arthur Township Taxpayers Tax Collection Notice
Arthur Township residents are advised taxation collection will occur at the Citizen's State Bank in Clare every Saturday until January 10. Taxpayers should bring applicable records for Harty-Davis and the Treasurer.
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Citizen’s State Bank
Clare
Arthur Township
Zenobia Chapter to Host Friday Christmas Party
Zenobia Chapter No. 129 O B S held a Tuesday meeting with officers present. Wm Matron Alma Seiter and Wp Harley Flolt led the session. Pearl Price of Lansing received a gift for her School of Instruction. A pot luck Christmas party with a 15 or 25 cent gift exchange is set for Friday at 6 30 in the chapter rooms. A January meeting will be held despite New Year’s Day to handle business. A lunch of pie and coffee followed amid Christmas decor.
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O.B.S
Alma Seiter
Harley Flolt
Pearl Price
Lansing
Grand Chanter
Michigan
Santa Claus
Red Cross skirts deadline set for Isabella county
Mrs Hugh Swindlehurst Isabella county production chairman announces deadline for Red Cross skirts created by local groups. Finished garments must be turned in by December 27 to Swindlehurst or designated points and shipped to a Red Cross overseas dispatch center before year’s start to avoid delay.
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Hugh Swindlehurst
Isabella County
Red Cross
Swindlehurst
Farm Outlook Meet at Court House Next Tuesday
Farmers invited to attend a farm outlook meeting at the Court House next Tuesday afternoon at 2:00. Charts from Michigan State College Agricultural Economics Department will discuss factors influencing farm prices. 1948 farm amount books available at the meeting or by contacting the County Agent's Office.
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Court House
Agricultural Economics Department
Michigan State College
Clara Rebekah Lodge Holds Meeting With Plans Mentioned
Forty members of the Clara Rebekah Lodge met Tuesday evening with Noble Grand Eva Nowlen presiding. They discussed the district association meeting and the Christmas party for Clare 1 C C F and Rebekahs, to be held next Monday evening. A gift exchange was requested and a program is being planned. Christmas Cheer was planned for those in need and a donation was given to the school milk fund. Mrs. Fannie Schultz announced a birthday and led the group in singing to Mrs. Helen Erter, who thanked them for the remembrance. Initiation is scheduled for January 6.
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Clara Rebekah Lodge
Eva Nowlen
District Association
Clare 1.C.C.F
Rebekahs
Fannie Schultz
Helen Erter
Clare Townsend Club Holds Meeting at Thomas Abbott Home
The Clare Townsend Club met Friday evening at Thomas Abbott's home with strong attendance. President Abbott led singing and prayers, readings by D. W. Osborn, and a potluck supper. Guests included Mr and Mrs Bud Kchun and Mr and Mrs John Colosky.
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Clare Townsend Club
Thomas Abbott
Abbott
America
D. W. Osborn
Effie Harvey
Charles Whitlock
Naples
Florida
Etta Howard
Osborn
Bud Kchun
St. Clair Shores
John Colosky
Illinois State Fair Opens Marking New Era in 1953
The first Illinois state fair took place in 1953 establishing a historic opening for the state exhibition.
Birth Announcements from Clare and Surrounding Areas
Born to Wayne Geeck of Clare at Mt. Pleasant Maternity Home a son Barry Wayne on December 11 weighing eight and a half pounds. Mr and Mrs A J Hampton welcomed a son Stanley Jay at Gladwin Hospital on December 12 weighing seven pounds twelve ounces. Mr and Mrs Roman Kowatch announce a daughter Mary Frances born December 14 at St Lawrence Hospital Lansing seven pounds. Linda Lou new daughter of Clifford DePew Clare R 1 arrived at Clare Hospital December 15 weighing seven pounds fourteen and a half ounces. Paul Erchmar announces a daughter Carla Jean born December 18 at Community Hospital Mt. Pleasant eight pounds mother Gloria Perry.
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Wayne Geeck
Clare
Mt. Pleasant
Barry Wayne
A. J. Hampton
Gladwin Hospital
Stanley Jay
Roman Kowatch
Lucille Creguer
St. Lawrence Hospital
Lansing
Mary Frances
Linda Lou
Clifford DePew
Clare, R-1
Clare Hospital
Paul Erchmar
Carla Jean
Gloria Perry
Birth Announcement for Dennis Lee Underwood
Born to Mr and Mrs Ray Underwood a son weighing five pounds ten ounces on December 11 at Community Hospital in Mt Pleasant. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs John Underwood and Mr and Mrs Virgil Runyon. Dennis Lee will be the name.
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Ray Underwood
Mt. Pleasant
Dennis Lee
John Underwood
Virgil Runyon
Baby Howard Melvin Jr Born in Clare Hospital Harrison
Mr and Mrs Howard M Kaufman of Harrison R 2 welcome a son born at Clare Hospital at 9 31 am Monday December 15. The baby weighed six pounds eleven ounces and is named Howard Melvin Jr Mrs Florence Robinett announces a granddaughter Kathleen Loree born to Mr and Mrs Barney Scott of Coleman at Midland Hospital also on Monday December 15 Kathleen weighed six pounds seven ounces and stays with the Robinett family on East Sixth street for a few weeks.
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Howard M. Kaufman
Harrison, R-2
Clare Hospital
Howard Melvin, Jr
Florence Robinett
Barney Scott
Coleman
Midland Hospital
Kathleen Loree
Robinett
East Sixth Street
City Tax Office Advises Tax Collection Schedule
City Treasurer Vern B. Lucas says taxes will be received at Citizens State Bank on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons until further notice. A 3 percent fee applies after January 10, and 1948 dog taxes are due December 1, 1947. After tax returns, payments go to the County Treasurer at Harrison with a double charge after June 1.
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Citizens State Bank
Harrison
Vern. B. Lucas
Card of Thanks for Kindness and Flowers
The family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for flowers kindness and comforting words during their deep sorrow. John Lower and Mr and Mrs Ray Gransden Mr and Mrs James Lower and Mr and Mrs Hermon Lower.
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John Lower
Ray Gransden
James Lower
Hermon Lower
City Library Hours Shortened On December 24
On December 24 the library will be open from 2 00 to 4 30 p m for returns of books due that date. Mrs F B Hochstetler librarian.
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F. B. Hochstetler
Surrey Township Tax Collector Announces Barber Shop Hours
Surrey Township taxpayers are told the barber shop will collect taxes daily except Saturdays until further notice. Arlie Schofield, township treasurer, signs the notice.
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Arlie Schofield
Treas
Record of livestock prices and personal note from Frank Snear
The notebook lists cattle, veal, lamb and hens prices at various grades and a December 15 1947 eggs price report from Rosebush Elevator Company. A personal thank you from Frank Snear to relatives and friends accompanies the livestock market figures.
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Rosebush Elevator Company
Clare
Hammerberg
Frank Snear
Wise Township Tax Rates On Livestock And Goods
Wise township treasurer announces tax collection at Brewer's Implement Store on January 7. Rates listed for beef cows cutters canners bulls veal calves medium calves and other categories with price ranges from 5.00 to 33.00 per unit and slaughter lamb prices from 2.50 to 23.60.
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Wise Township
Bulla
Four room apartment for dduits only in Clare area
Modern sleeping room for rent at 109 H. Tih St. Ezra Cobleigh located one tile south and first house west of Clare. Contact 782-M for details about the rental.
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Ezra Cobleigh
Clare
H. Tih St
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Baptist Church
Congregational Church
G. A. Pearson
Sally McDonald
Pearson
Merry Christmas
Harrison Chapter
Church OF God
Arthur Twp. Taxpayers
Harty - Davis
Zenobia
Marie Hendrie
Madeline Shively
Monica Bryant
Evelyn Hendrie
Farm Outlook
Clubs and
Lodges
City Library
Surrey
Johnston Elevator Co
Farmers Independent Produce Co Begs Cream
Tucker's Produce
Hees
Guotea My LW Jackson
EGG Market
Mrs
Vera Slocum
Earth
IS State Bank
WSUR
WM. H. Bicknell
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation F.D.I.C
Vernon
Vernon Township
Arthur J. Archbold
Tessie and
Hazel Bodkins
DE Soto
Plymouth
Bob's Sales and Service
Vicks VapoRub
New Year’s Party
Clare Country Club
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