Clare Girls Fall to Coleman in Size Advantage Battle
Clare suffered a 13 10 defeat as Coleman used its size to dominate the game. Hether led Clare with 10 points and Holbrook added 7 as Hackmuth Ward and Woolsten anchored inside. The Coleman defense limited Clare to two early baskets while committing key fouls that swung the final score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Atkins
Coleman
Clare Court
Coleman Sextet
Holbrook
Hether
Hackmuth
Ward
Grimm Grewe
Barber
Black
Lattimore
Mott
Clare
Miss Wender
Mr. Johnson
Myr. Atkins
Beason
Hampton
Rogers
Woolston
Asline
Schoonget
War on Foreign Clover Seed Prompts Uproar in Farming
The International Crop Improvement Association urges the Agriculture Secretary to warn farmers about imported clover seed. Tests across Michigan Wisconsin Indiana Iowa show European red clover seed is worthless, causing winter kill in the North and disease in the South. Farmers should buy native seed or substitute alfalfa or soybeans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Crop Improvement Association
Secretary of Agriculture
Washington
Department of Agriculture
J. F. Cox
Michigan Agricultural College
Italy
France
Europe
Corn-Belt
Michigan
Italian
Wisconsin
Indiana
Iowa
A. J. Peters
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Auto accidents pepper McEwan Street Monday
Two crashes on McEwan Street last Monday left both vehicles damaged. Mrs Lena Blood Alma admitted fault after her car struck the Consumers Power Truck at 5th and McEwan. Moments later John Meck Far inand’s Dart was hit by a car owned by Ray Reef of Coo township Isabella County, and both cars sustained heavy damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McHwan Street
Diumer
Consumers Power
Lena. Blood
Alma
5Th and
McHwan
Ord
Ray Reef
Coo Township
Isabella
Dance at Dover at Gloan Py Boat venue Tuesday evening
A dance event titled A donde will be held at the Gloan py boat in Dover on Tuesday evening. The program appears to feature local entertainment with attendees asked to arrive in suitable attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Loomis Denies Sensationalized Florence Case
H A Loomis of Flint protests a Detroit News report on his daughter Florence’s disappearance, claiming the Sentinel story was exaggerated. He says a good Samaritan helped Florence reunite with Miss Topping, the woman was sent home uncharged, and police did not arrest anyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sentinel
H. A. Loomis
Flint
Detroit News
Florence
White Gift Christmas Observed at Clare Methodist
The White Gift Christmas program will be held Sunday December 23 at Clare Methodist. Special music and choir performances will entertain the Sunday School as classes collect offerings for the Farmington Orphanage. The superintendent urges members to fill envelopes with tithes as a charitable act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Methodist S. S
Farmington
Matt
Michigan Live Stock Exchange head to speak at Duncan's Hall
H. Compson manager of the Michigan Live Stock Exchange will address farmers and live stock shippers at Duncan's hall on Saturday December 22 at 1 00 p m J G Welch manager
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Compson
Michigan Live Stock Exchange
Duncan’s Hall
Christmas Spirit Endures Across Two Millennia of Hope
A 1923 reflection argues human nature blends selfish drive with gratitude as Christmas endures for nearly 2,000 years. It praises unselfish acts, notably workers sharing gifts, and urges daily living shaped by the season’s charity. The piece closes with Tiny Tim’s blessing: God bless us all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Tiny Tim
Fire destroys Roy Joslin barn near Clare
Last Tuesday night a large basement barn on Roy Joslin’s Clare area farm was burned, consuming hogs farm machinery harnesses vehicles and hay straw fodder and grain. An Aetna Insurance Company adjuster arrived in Clare four days later to settle the claim through Clare Realty Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Joslin
Clare
Joslin
Clare Realty Company
Aetna Insurance Company
Aetna Co
Notice to Taxpayers Arthur Township
Notice to taxpayers of Arthur Township states taxes are due on or after January 10. The notice is signed by Mary Sanders, treasurer, and identifies the Arthur townhall as the collection location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Arthur Township
Mary
Sanders
Eyp
Treas
Wise School Christmas Box Social Night
A Christmas entertainment and social will be held at Wise School on Friday evening December 21. The program starts at 8:00. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WISE
Wise School
Circuit Court Roundup From December Docket
As press time three December cases have been tried with several pleas. Not guilty verdicts were returned for The People versus All Leach and Robert Oaks. Koontz and White pleaded guilty to liquor violations. Gleason Miller and others were found guilty or pleaded guilty on liquor law charges. A judgment was entered in James W. Robinson versus Frank Melvin, Assumpsit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People
All Leach
Robert Oats
Jerry Koontz
The
Dean Gleason
Edgar White
the People
John Miller
Wact
James W. Robinson
Prank ‘H., Melvin
Assumpsit
Christmas Seal Sale Progress in Clare County
The Christmas Seal sale in Clare county is growing though officials doubt hitting the quota. Teachers have taken stamps worth a dollar each and hope district school staff and pupils will buy more. This is the last week, with sale closing Friday, December 27th, and a full report will follow. An organization is planned to ease next year's sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Clare
Hound Dogs Worth More Than Cattle at Midland Sale
A Midland county auction shows live stock values with dogs commanding notable prices. Horses and cows drew fair bids, calves averaged 3 to 6 dollars, while six hound dogs sold high led by a first price of 37.50 and pups at 15 to 25 dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland
Correspondents Urged to Mail Letters Monday Before Christmas
TO CORRESPONDENTS. As Christmas comes this year on Tuesday, we ask that all correspondents be sure to mail their letters on Monday of next week.
Auto Licenses for 1924 Now Ready
Jas. J. Bicknell received a telegram Thursday authorizing him to commence issuing auto licenses for 1924. No change in the present law governing vehicles and trucks. Owner must comply with existing requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bicknell
Derby Kandy Kitchen Candy for Christmas
Derby Kandy Kitchen offers real home made candy assortment for Christmas season. Larghé presents a diverse selection with traditional favorites and seasonal specialties for holiday gift giving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derby Kandy
Christmad
Wednesday Night High School Games Slow Yet Dominant Girls
In a slow two game night at the high school gym the boys fell 7 to 2 while the girls won 33 to 7. Hel len Heber made thirteen field goals and Florence Holbrook seven as the girls extended their winning streak to five games totaling 134 points for and against. The teams travel to Sheppard Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hellen Heber
Florence Holbrook
Legislature Fails to Agree on District Reappointment
In a special session, the bill to increase Wayne county representatives from 14 to 21 was defeated 82 to 64, then re-examined for Attorney General opinion. AG found the plan unconstitutional for shifting representation to Livingston County and unequal district populations. House then defeated 90 to 3. Senate already approved broader senatorial changes, but AG fears unconstitutionality. No reappointment expected this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
Livingston County
Wayne
House
Senate
Attorney General
Masonic Lodge Elect Officers at Annual Meeting
The local Masonic lodge held its annual meeting with an oyster supper. Officers elected include W M Angus McLeod S W Ivan McIntosh J W Russell Wilson S D Frank Hochstetler J D Russell Kock Secretary Howard House Tyler Alex McKinnon Treasurer James Bicknell Stewards Roy Wilson Jessie Hampton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Lodge
W. M
Angus McLeod
S. W
Ivan McIntosh
J. W
Russell Wilson
S. D
Frank Hochstetler
J. D
Russell Kock
Howard House
Tyler
Alex McKinnon
James
Bicknell
Roy Wilson
Jessie Hampton
Lincoln Township tax collection notice
To the taxpayers of Lincoln Township I will be at Lake George Friday December 21 and at the Citizens State Bank at Clare on Saturday January 8 to collect taxes. Lincoln Township Treasurer Wim Kubé urges residents to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake George
Citizens State Bank
Claré
Lincoln Township
Wim, Kubé
Treas
Public Benefit Sale Open Evenings Dec 16 to 24
The benefit to the public will be supported by evening hours from December 16 through December 24. Mertz Bidwell Company announces extended hours for the sale event to aid community needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decem
Mertz Bidwell
Ber
Two Serious Auto Accidents Reported Near Clare
Last Friday near Clare three are injured when a Vernon township driver Anderson collided with a crossing vehicle. In a separate crash near Clare Oscar Dickerson and his companions crashed in a ditch. Oscar suffered a badly injured spine and others minor injuries.
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Clare
O. K
Anderson
Lake
George
Oscar Dickerson
Fayett Dickerson
Oscar
Dickinson
Christmas Day A Holiday For Rural Carriers
Postmaster General approves amendment to Postal Laws declaring Christmas Day a holiday for rural mail carriers. Office of the Postmaster General Washington December 12 1923 Order No. 9935 states service shall not be required on rural routes on New Year s Day Washington s Birthday Memorial or Decoration Day Fourth of July Labor Day Christmas Day or any President designated Thanksgiving Day. Harry S New Postmaster General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Postmaster General
Washington
Harry S. New
The Drinker's Psalm of Moonshine Hell
A fragmentary verse depicts the devil as Moonshine and the drinker as his slave. The speaker describes prison, tremens, and misery from leaked joy, with imps tormenting and a bottle of liquid fire ruinously prepared. Contributed by John Pratti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pratti
Dance and chicken supper at Mt. Vernon Grange hall
A dance and chicken supper will be held at the Mt. Vernon Grange hall on Friday evening December 28. A five piece Mt. Pleasant orchestra is engaged to provide music and organizers promise a fine, enjoyable party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernion
Grange Hall
Commuittes
Mt. Pleasant
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Asliner
Allen Schoonover
Graham Hampton
Pontious Rogers
Methner ‘Woolsten
Carty
Snyder
Schoonover
Aslinel
Allen
Pontous
Alien
Atkins
Johnson
Mr. Gumser
McEwan
Loomis
J. G. Welch
Circuit Court
K. OF
K. of C. Lodge
Doherty Auditorium
Saginaw
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