Pioneers Triumph in Homecoming Battle Over St Louis High
The Pioneers defeated St Louis High 24 to 14 in the 1987 season closer. Clare led early and stayed in control with key scores from Ernie Bryant and John Chant. Mansy Sutton and defensive work by Clair Maxwell and Wayne Pertins boosted the win as Red Parent and Gerald Green led scorers. pom pom drive and new uniforms promised for next season.
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Casoper
St. Louis High
Pioneers
Clare
Ernie Bryant
John &Chant
Mansy Sutton
Clair Maxwell
Wayne Pertins
Eailié
Red Parent
Greland Green
St. Louis
Michigan Progresses in Bangs Disease Eradication
Dr. B J Killham of Michigan State College reports 4583 cattle herds in Michigan accredited free of Bangs disease under the eradication program. Clare County shows 132 tested with 21 free of disease, Antrim County leads with all 1310 herds on federal tests. Federal support offers free testing and indemnities up to 25 dollars for grade cattle and 50 dollars for purebreds slaughtered after positive tests.
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B. J. Killham
Michigan State College
Michigan
United States
Federal Bureau of Animal
C. H. Hayes
Lansing
Federal Bureau of Animal Industry
Michigan County
Harrison
Tax Collection Note for Clare City Taxpayers
City Treasurer Mrs. Jessie Gibbis will be at the Citizens State Bank to receive taxes on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons each week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Gibbis
Citizens State Bank
Teachers Club Christmas Party At High School
The Teachers Club met Tuesday night in the Music and Art room for a pre holiday party before the vacation. Bridge games awarded prizes to Mrs Estella Holden Miss Doris Gerow and Miss Cléo Hoyle. A children's hour featured a tree and toy play while refreshments included ice cream fruit cake and Christmas cookies.
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Cin
Au God, Sr
Bridge
Estella, Holden
Doris Gerow
Cléo Hoyle
Rod and Gun Club Christmas Gift For Wildlife
Clare Rod and Gun Club members spent a Sunday setting feeding stations for pheasants released last fall. They urge farmers and sportsmen to report locations of game birds needing food or water and to contact the club or their mail carrier. The club pledges to cooperate to propagate feed and protect wildlife for community benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Rod and Gun Club
Rac Tt
Clare County Farm Unit Elect Officers for 1938
A Special County meeting of the Farmers Educational and Co operative Union of America No 22 was held at Grant Local No 143 on December 16. Officers elected for 1938 include A J Keysor as President Ed Moder as Vice President Ivan Smith as Secretary Treasurer Chas Heber as Organizer Thurman Robinet te as Chaplain and Conductor Thurman Robinet te as Door keeper R McBride as Council of Arbitration A J Keysor as District Legislative Essie Harvey on Constitution and By laws and Alfred Rutter on the Resolution Committee The next meeting will be January 13 1938 in Sheridan Township with installation of officers at 10 am Pot luck lunch served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Educational and Co-operative Union of America
Grant Local No
Lewis Churchill
America
McBride
Brother Robinette
Clare County Farmers Union
A. J. Keysor
Ed. Moder
Ivan Smith
Chas. Heber
Thurman Robinette
Thurman
Alfred Rutter
Sheridan Township
Michigan County Agents at 25th Annual Conference
Michigan county agents from 72 counties and 93 extension workers gathered in East Lansing for the 25th Conference of the extension force. Director R J Baldwin led the event with multiple officials addressing the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
East Lansing
R. J. Baldwin
Baldwin
Harry L. Brown
Agriculture
Clark Brody
Michigan Farm Bureau
C. L. Bramble
Grange
Tra Wilmoth
Adrian
Michigan's Farmer Union
Miss Barbara
Wisconsin
R. S. Shaw
Michigan State
Colidze
Power Users urged to pay light and power bills
Citizens State Bank urges consumers to settle their light and power charges promptly. The notice emphasizes timely payments to avoid service interruption and maintain account standing.
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Citizens State Bank
Arthur Couple Celebrates Their Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Mayo Robinett of Arthur township celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary on December 24 at home. Married December 24 1887 they have three children Edna Emmett and Hilo with relatives in Flint Davison and Hamilton. Grandchildren and a great grandchild join in the day as gifts arrive and a lavish dinner is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayo ‘Robinett
Arthur Township
George. A. Wilson
Flint
Davison
Emmett
Robinett
Charlotte Emaline
Teegardin
Hamilton
Ind
Edna
Hilo
City Elaborately Dressed for the Yuletide Season
The Yuletide season brings Clare to prominence on US-27 and US-10 as decorative displays widen. Gas stations receive special attention this week while the Charles Strange residence at 7th and McEwan shines with bright colors. Residents are urged to drive at dusk to view the festive lawns porches and windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Charles Strange
Christmas Exercises At Congregational Church Draw Large Kiddie Crowd
A splendid crowd attended the Christmas exercises at the Congregational church Sunday afternoon. Mrs Harold Fleming and Miss Anna May Smalley led the program aided by Mrs Winnie Coveart Mrs Roy Harter and Mrs Dorothy Brown in the Primary department. Santa Claus entertained the children as they sang carols and learned the Baby in the Manger theme through playlets and recitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Harold Fleming
Anna May Smalley
Winnie Coveart
Roy Harter
Dorothy Brown
Bernice Johnston
Hmerson Chester
Pioneer Steno Club Holds Christmas Party
On Monday evening December 20 the Pioneer Steno's club held its Christmas party with carols and games. Miss Hoyle performed a novelty piano solo and gifts were distributed for needy families. Committees for entertainment and refreshments were listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Steno’s Club
Miss Hoyle
Lorena, Henderson
Donna Tubbs
Minnie Brown
Frances Duncan
South Side Garage Reopens Under New Management
A deal completed last week makes Donald Artibes and Ernest Luoma the new leases of South Side Standard Garage. Artibes oversees gas service and office while Luoma, an expert mechanic, will run the garage department. The firm promises complete Standard products and improved service with an upcoming public announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Artibes
Ernest Luoma
South Side
Holiday visits and travel noted across families
Relatives and friends from Michigan and beyond gathered for holidays. Howard Waites of Relivue and others visited kin including Bert Waite and Misa Betty Gordineer. Christina Schutt left Albion to spend Christmas with sister Mrs. W. H. Andrew in Albion, planning to return Monday. Bud Anderson, Willard Bell, Robert Harriger of Michigan State, John White of Chicago, and Josephine Green were home for holidays from studies. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wagner and son John returned from a 5000 mile Western and Southern tour reporting an excellent trip. Mrs. Chas Ruby and daughter Gladys of Madera California visited Harl Ruby’s family, planning Christmas in Detroit then west. Clinton Crawford and family moved from the Knapp apartment to the Gladwin oil field, where he works for Golf Graves and Mecklin Oil Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Waites
Relivue
Swith
Bert, Waite
Albion
F Bud"’ Anderson
Willard Bell
Ypsilanti
Robert Harriger
Michigan State
John White
Chicago
Josephine Green
Lloyd J. Wagner
John
Chas
Ruby
Gladys
Madera
Cal
Harl Ruby
Detroit
Clinton Crawford
Knapp
Burial for Clare resident Carl Moll’s father at Cherry Grove
The body of Carl Moll’s father arrived in Clare Monday for burial in Cherry Grove cemetery. He was a former local resident who died in Flint where his home had been for years. He was 55. Mrs Moll is reported ill in a Flint hospital.
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Carl Moll
Clare
Cherry Grove
Moll
Flint
Gardner Lumber Wins Interior Bid for Chippewa Building Material
Gardner Lumber Company was among bidders to furnish building material for the Chippewa tribe in Isabella county. The bid was accepted as the lowest offer, slightly over $1000, with material to be delivered on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner Lumber Company
U. S. Department of Interior
Indian Service
Isabella County
Gardner
Christmas Party Brought Together Baptist and Methodist Classes
Junior Girls of the Baptist Sunday School led by Mrs H Sowle met the Methodist class taught by Mrs Marshall and Rev and Mrs Stanford in the Methodist church parlour for a Christmas party. They packed boxes for two needy families and enjoyed games and refreshments before performing parts of the Christmas program.
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Baptist Sunday School
H. Sowle
Methodist Sunday School
Marshall
Stanford
Methodist Church
Dinners for 235 to Be Provided in Clare Charity Drive
A Civic committee of the Clare Study Club sponsors baskets for the needy in Clare and vicinity. Mrs. J. B. Doherty reports over seventy five baskets will feed more than 235 people on Christmas day as residents donate generously to the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
Clare Study Club
Clare and Vicinity
J. B. Doherty
Clare and
Vicinity
Enrollees Plant 5000 Trees at Tobacco River Station
More than 5 000 native trees and shrubs were planted at the Tobacco River Trout Feeding Station by CCC enrollees from Camp Houghton Lake under technical direction of Bruce Fox. Planting focused on ring and early summer flowering species to enhance the site for visitors.
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Tobacco River
Department of ‘Conservation
CCC
Houghton Lake
Bruce Fox
In Memoriam Harold J. Harvey Laments Remembrance
In loving memory of Harold J. Harvey who passed away three years ago today. Sadly missed by his mother and Daddy Kermoth Basil Mildred and Mana Jein. Those who think of him today are those who love him best.
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Harold J. Harvey
Kermoth
Basil
Mildred
Mana Jein
Just Jr Suggestion On Yearly Subscription Gift Idea
A quirky prompt suggests gifting a one year subscription to The Olak Bent hpiel as a fun idea for a daughter or family member. The text mixes misspellings and casual tone.
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Just JR
Dr Datehter
Dionte
Olak Benth
Silver anniversary celebrated at Coulter home
About seventy five friends gathered at the Clair Coulter home Friday to celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. The couple renewed their vows in a ceremony by Chas Kleinhardt, with John Hartman and spouse in attendance as twenty five years ago. Relatives presented a remembrance and the event was followed by a social lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair Coulter
Christmas and New Year Greetings and Local News
Reading the Eagle summarizes Merry Christmas wishes and a string of small local notes. Mr Henry Seestedt and family returned to Florida after visiting relatives in Michigan. Funeral attendance, repairs, travels and church program details fill the page with brief social updates.
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Henry Seestedt
Florida
Orville Vandewarker
Hutchinson
Harris Tucker
Bryan Miller
Eaton Rapids
Hrpest
Kleine
Bay City
B Hutchinson
Midland
Ralph Allen
Christmas Snow Sets Scene For Winter Visit
Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Teall visit friends on a snowy Monday. White ground and fresh snowfall promise an old fashioned Christmas. Mr. Rich arrives to spend the winter with his brother in law F. A. Carncross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. J. N. Teall
Mr. Rich
F. A. Carncross
Mid-Holiday Dance Sponsored by American Legion
The American Legion sponsors a mid holiday dancing party at Clare City Hall next Thursday December 30 from 10:00 to 1:00. Glen Westmann's orchestra will play with a 75 cent per couple admission. The public is invited.
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The
American Legion
Clare City Hall
Glen Westmann
Clare Study Club Christmas Party at City Hall
The Clare Study Club selects Wednesday December 29 for its annual Christmas party at the City Hall and Memorial building. Frank Sage's orchestra will provide dancing music from nine to twelve. GC H Alumnae members are invited, admission is 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Study Club
City Hall
Frank Sage
GC. H
Card of Thanks from John Doherty
The Doherty family expresses gratitude to friends for kindness during illness with flowers cards letters and phone and personal calls.
Thankful note from Arthur Clute after illness
Arthur Clute expresses gratitude to friends for kindness during three months in bed, thanking them for support and care.
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Arthur Clute
Local Club Meetings Schedule for Clare Area
Weekly events include Rebekah Lodge on Tuesdays at 8 30 pm and Clare Kiwanis at Hotel Doherty Wednesdays at 6 30 pm. American Legion Auxiliary meets first and third Mondays. Eastern Star gathers first Thursdays at 4 30 pm. American Legion holds meetings on second and fourth Mondays. Clare M B A district meets February 7 in Harrison.
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Clare Kiwanis Club
Doherty
The
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
American Legion
Christmas Program Tonight at Local School House
A Christmas program will be held Friday evening at 8:00 at the school house. Everyone is welcome and a free will offering will go toward the new church building now under construction.
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Hiveryone
Appreciation Note From Mrs. Wilber Ireland
I wish to thank my friends and neighbors for the many kind acts during my illness. Grateful for the beautiful flowers and cards. Mrs. Wilber Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilber Ireland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Casper
Gibson
Clare City Taxpayers
Boys’ Life
Eee
BOY Scouts OF America
Park Ave
New York
N. Y
Scout
Teachers Club
ROD and Gun
Arthur
Mayo
Ess
Santa
South Side Garage
Memoriam
the Peoples Bank
Clare High School
Wm. Kanarr
Thimble Club
Glen Lower
Curtis ‘Wright
Beaverton
Arthur Lower
Marguerite
Arlene
Arould Ott
S. T. College
Harold Shaver
Donald Shaver
Vernell Shaver
Leo Wallace
Lake George
Wm. Clark
John Doherty
Rebekah Lodge
Tri County Health Unit
Clare Public School
Order of the Eastern Star
Clare County
Rosebush Hotel
Glen D.bacon
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