Christmas Carols Through Time and Tradition
A reflective essay on Christmas customs from cradle to modern era. It recalls Santa Claus, Kriss Kringle, Saint Nicholas, the Wise Men, and the Christ Child, noting how gifts and spirit, hearths, Yule logs, trees, lights, and carols embody timeless reverence and communal joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Nicholas
Russias
Santa Claus
Holland
Kriss Kringle
Christ Child
Joseph
Nazareth
Mary
John Dionise Relates Italian Family Vacation Letters
The Dionise family writes from Santi Ippolito Italy about their niece trip, Naples, Capri, and Capri sights. They note good weather, occasional rain, high sugar and coffee prices, and limited local travel with transport mostly on foot or by mule. They expect to return after Christmas.
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Malcom
Naples
Isle of Capri
Santi Ippolito
Italy
United States
Cosenza
Clare
John Dionise
Family P. S
Special Selling House Slippers in Clare Michigan
Special selling of felts leather kid satin house slippers at Platting Shed Co in Clare Michigan. Wide variety priced from 39e to 1.98, offering affordable comfort for home wear with multiple materials and sizes while stocks last.
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Clare
Mich
Clare Derby Accepts High School Personnel Position
Miss Reva Derby daughter of Mr and Mrs O A Derby has accepted a position as Personnel and Guidance Supervisor to work in Ypsilanti high schools the college there and the University of Michigan part time She will have one paid assistant and several graduate students from the University to help with routine work The department aims to set up a comprehensive program working with school people and townspeople Derby has been a Standish High School teacher for eight years and was principal for three She will leave December 28 and begin duties January 1 in Ypsilanti.
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Reva Derby
O. A. Derby
Ypsilanti
University of Michigan
Miss Derby
Standish High School
Xypsilanti
Loomis Gospel Mission Dedicated With Inspiring Services
The Loomis Gospel Mission was dedicated Sunday December 18 with inspiring afternoon and evening services by Rev. Joseph Klopfenstein of Detroit. An afternoon offering near twenty five dollars was raised for interior completion. Pastor Rev. J W Teale thanks all for gifts labor and prayer and invites all to worship in the new mission.
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Loomis “Gospel
Joseph Klopfenstein
Detroit
Klopfenstein
J. W. Teale
Little Rosebush Girl Dies From Severe Burns
Mar and Mrs. Ernest Harkins near Rosebush mourn the death of their six year old daughter Virginia after severe burns on Wednesday December 14. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon from the First Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant. She was a lovable child and greatly missed by her schoolmates and all who knew her.
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Mar
Ernest Harkins
Rosebush
Virginia
Mt. Pleasant
Esteemed Rosebush Pioneer Dies at 98 in Clare
Augusta Ann Gardner Calkins, born September 20 1857 in Coldwater Michigan, widow of Burton B Calkins, died December 15 after 17 days of illness. She helped found Rosebush, supported the Methodist church, and is survived by eight children twenty grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Funeral at First Baptist Church in Clare with many relatives from Rosebush Vernon and Detroit. Burial at Cherry Grove beside her husband.
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Augusta Ann Gardner
William Gardner
Coldwater
Michigan
Vernon Township
Isabella County
Burtonb. Calkins
Calkinsville
Rosebush
Calkins
Lestar J
Jesus Christ
Methodist Church
Clarence Bader
Vernon
Nelson I
William Calkins
Burt
Detroit
Frank
Vern Moline
Clare
Harry Tracy
John Ouderkirk
First Baptist Church
A. D. Telcer
Bert Calkins
Ardis
Wm. Sampson
Gage
Houghton
Donald Calkins
Shepherd
Max Hopkins
Lola Lash
Inspiring Services at Congregational Church Sunday
The Christmas service at the Congregational church featured unique spiritual atmosphere and splendid choir music. Miss Hornbeck delivered a moving solo as the audience’s rapt attention contributed to a meaningful morning. Next Sunday is Christmas Day with a morning service in traditional English and early American fashion.
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Congregational Church
Thoré
Miss Hornbeck
Clare Road Leveler Works Completes New Model
John Northon of the Clare Road Leveler Works completed a working model of his road leveler design. The 18 by 40 inch steel boxed unit demonstrates machine action and is on display at Clare Hardware and Furniture Co. north of Clare. He plans a southern state tour early next year to show buyers and spur sales.
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John Northon
Clare Road
East 4Th Street
Northon
Clare Hed Ware and Furniture Co
Christmas Party at Congs Church a Huge Success
The Congregational church Christmas party drew about 160 attendees including children parents and friends. A splendid dinner packed with food followed by candy boxes decorations and a tree wowed the crowd with Santa Claus delight.
Mrs. L Mable Ritter Dies. Longtime Beulah Bishop Beloved
Mrs. L Mable Ritter born at Coral Michigan July 7 1872 died Sunday evening December 11 after a stroke of paralysis at age 66. She married Harvey Ritter October 25 1893 and had four children Gerald Ruth Katherine and Kenneth who died in infancy. Survived by husband three children all in Detroit sister Agnes Green and brother R W Moulton plus grandchildren and many friends. Active in Beulah Baptist Church Detroit and earlier in Clare, she taught Bible classes, sang in the choir and led youth groups. Funeral services were held in Detroit and Clare with burial in Cherry Grove Cemetery beside her father.
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L. Mable Ritter
Mable L. Ritter
Coral
Michigan
Harvey Ritter
Howard City
Mich
Gerald
Ruth
Katherine
Kenneth
Detroit
Agnes Green
Salem
Oregon
R. W. Moulton
Muskegon Heights
Clare
Ritter
Christ
First Baptist Church
Beulah Baptist Church
Inner Circle Bible Class
Hes
Arnold Kerhile
Beulah’ Baptist Church of
A.D. Telder
Arndéld Kerhis
Aras
Cherry Grove Gemétary
Jack Livingston Plans Christmas Baskets for Clare County
Harrison correspondent reports Carl Jack Livingston jailed in Clare County awaiting Judge Hart after insanity acquittal for the Doherty Hotel murder. He plans to distribute groceries to needy Clare County families late this week and has mailed 250 Christmas cards to friends in Michigan Oklahoma and beyond.
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Harrison
Carl Jack Livingston
Clare County
Hart
Isaiah Leehove
Doherty Hotel
Livingston
Michigan
Oklahoma
Jack
In Memoriam Harold J Harvey
In loving memory of our dear son and brother Harold J Harvey who passed away four years ago today December 21 You are not forgotten dear Harold and Kenneth nor will you ever be as long as life and memory lasts we will remember thee From mother and daddy Basil Mildred and Mona Jean
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Harold J. Harvey
Harold
Kenneth
Basil
Mildred
Mona Jean
Card of Appreciation for Mrs. Augusta Ann Calkins
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for thoughtful acts during our mother Augusta Ann Calkins illness and our bereavement. Thank you to Dr. C B Wood Rev A D Telcer and singers Mrs Pillsbury and Mrs Rank for comforting messages flowers and support.
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Augusta Ann Calkins
C. B. Wood
A. D. Telcer
Pillsbury
Card of Thanks for Baby Boy Sickness and Death
We thank friends and neighbors for beautiful flowers and every act of kindness during the sickness and death of our baby boy. Gratitude to the singers and Rev Handerich. Mrs and Mrs Adam Reger.
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Handerich
Adam’ Reger
In memory of my son Austin
Mrs. Carrie Pervorge writes a memorial note one year after the death of her son Austin on December 19 1937. She speaks of twilight thoughts and hidden heartache behind a smile and asks readers to remember him.
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Austin
Going to Florida on January 2 1939 Flight Offered
Personal ad offering one seat on a January 2 1939 Florida flight by plane. Courtney Bauer invites inquiries via phone 202F13, Clare RFD 1.
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Florida
Courtney Bauer
Clare
Garfield Township special election to confirm electric franchise
Garfield Township Clare County calls a special election for Wednesday January 4 1939 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm to confirm the franchise grant to Ottawa and Allegan Electric Cooperative to construct and use electric lines and distribute electricity to its members Maude Somerville Township Clerk
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Garfield Township
Clare Co
Ottawa and Allegan Electric Co-operative
Maude Somerville
Twp
Grant Township Tax Collection Notice
Grant township tax collection details from Treasurer Chas I VanDenbergh state the taxpayer will be at Citizens State Bank on December 10 and every Saturday thereafter until further notice to receive taxes.
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Citizens State Bank
Grant Township
Chas, I. VanDenbergh
Vernon Township
Fannie Schultz
Sheridan Township
John Klingelhofer
Treag
Vernon Township Tax Collection Notice
Vernon taxpayers are reminded that tax payments are due every Saturday afternoon until further notice. Fannie Schultz serves as Treasurer.
Sheridan Township Tax Collection Notice
Sheridan taxpayers are notified that taxes will be received every Saturday until further notice. The collection is for Sheridan township and is overseen by John Klingelhofer, treasurer.
Clare Taxpayers to pay taxes at Citizens State Bank
Taxpayers in Clare are advised that payments will be collected at the Citizens State Bank on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons each week. Jeanie Gibba Olty serves as treasurer.
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Citizens State Bank
Jeanie Gibba Olty
Community clubs and meetings schedule for Clare
Clare groups announce regular gatherings. The Clare Chamber of Commerce meets the first Tuesday monthly. J B Sparkel Post W B F W convenes first and third Wednesdays. Kiwanis at Hotel Doherty Wednesdays 6 30 PM. American Legion Auxiliary meets first and third Mondays. Farmers Union Grant Township Local No 143 meets first and third Wednesdays. Harry-birds meet with Mrs. Gerald Nivison next Tuesday December 27 adjusting prior date.
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The
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Grant Township Local No. 143
Farmers Union
Harry-birds
Gerald Nivison
Standard Oil Announces New Higher Octane Leaded Gasoline
The Standard Oil Company through its Technical Engineering Department announces a new Leaded Standard Gasoline. It offers quicker starting, faster acceleration and more power. Octane rating is increased for better performance in high compression and older motors.
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Standard Oi Company Incl
Wise Township Tax Contests at Local Hardware Stores
Joseph M. Swain treasurer of Wise Township announces tax collection events at Henry Thompson Implement and Hardware in Clare on December 10 and 24, and at Fred L. Smith Hardware in Coleman on December 17 and 31. Taxpayers are urged to bring payment.
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Henry Thompson Implement and Hardware
Clare
Fred L. Smith
Coleman
Wise Township
Joseph M. Swain
Hatton Taxpayers Tax Collection at Clare Bank
Citizens State Bank in Clare hosts Hatton Township Treasurer Cleota Kanaar to collect taxes. Taxpayers are advised to bring necessary documents and payments during the Saturday collection window at the Clare bank location.
Dance Event Announced For December 30
A December 30 dance event is listed by Gente Alte club with details as read. The fragment notes an ending party or gathering but lacks specific venue or time.
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Gente Alte
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Johno Dionise
Clare Young Lady
Loomis Gospel Mission
Cong
Hochstetler
Elizabeth Feighner
Christina Schutt
Johnston
A. H. Wylie
Vasu
Marime Insuray
Weberasior
the Peoples Bank
Jack Livingston
Memoriam
Mrs
Carrie Pervorge
Garfield
Sheridan Taxpayers
Clare Chamber of Commerce
J. B. Sparkel Post
W. BF. W
Clare Kiwanis Club
Doherty
Standard Oil Company
Cleota Kanaar
Hatton
Tress
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