Former Pastor Bennett Joins Briamwood Congregational Church
The Rev. Thomas B. Bennett arrives at Briamwood Wisconsin this month to assume the pastorate of the Congregational church. Born near Toronto he taught in Ontario schools then served as home missionary in Lake Huron area. He holds Olivet College degree in philosophy and psychology and has four children including Dr William Bennett a nuclear physics professor and J Gordon Bennett a pastor.
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Thomas B. Bennett
Briamwood
Wisconsin
Toronto
Canada
Ontario
Lake Huron
Mabel Speer
Michigan
Clare
Tre
Oak Park
Iaverse City
Mich
Olivet, College
Bennett
Clarence Button
Traverse City
William B. Bennett
Household Budgets Should Be Simple And Labor Saving
University of Michigan economist Z Clark Dickinson advises simple budgets with three records a monthly forecast a receipts and expenditure statement and periodic balance sheets. Daily expenses go into a receipts and expenditure sheet with categories such as food maintenance clothing personal allowances transportation medical care and more. A balance sheet lists assets and liabilities including life insurance and depreciation to show net worth and changes over time.
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Z. Clark Dickinson
University of Michigan
Dickingon
Farwell's Industrial Plant Prospectus Recalls Promising Venture
A 1903 prospectus for the Farwell Port land Cement Co. shows the company formed in 1901 with 350 000 capital. Officers included J L Littlefield Geo Reed L Wiesman and H M Roys. By April 2 1903 11280 shares sold for 72000 with 30000 land 27000 expenses 10500 buildings. Foundations and offices were nearing completion but the plant was never finished leaving crumbling foundations northwest of the village.
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Farwell Portland Cement Co
Sentinel
Carl Williams
Farwell
Clarence Freeman
J. L. Littlefield
Geo. Reed
L.,wiesman
H. M. Roys
Littlefield
Pontiac Service School Sees Record Attendance Nationwide
Pontiac Motor Division launches its service instruction program with 391 schools underway across the country, training nearly 13,000 dealer service men. Emphasis on generator output, new gauges, longer rear springs, enhanced wiring, six cylinder carburetor, Hydra-Matic improvements, and methods to rock a car free from mud, snow or sand.
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Pontiac Motor Division
Pontiac
Rum Pecan Cake Recipe From the Deep South
A traditional Rum Pecan Cake recipe features three white cake layers with a rum raisin pecan filling and Seven Minute Frosting. It notes precise beating times, optional frosting timing, and decorative serving ideas, including cherries and metal balls for a festive center piece.
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Deep South
Three Clare Winners On Amateur Boxing Show
The Rotary Club staged a December boxing show here producing three local winners Blair Seiter Jerry Marshall and Bill Siddons Seiter won in his first ring appearance while Marshall and Siddons used precise punching and footwork coached by Ray Menthen Leo Brown helped as announcer and ring setup with committees.
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Rotary Club
Blair Seiter
Jerry Marshall
Bill Siddons
Seiter
Marshall
Siddons
Ray Menthen
Leo Brown
Club
Brown
Menthe
Tough Jobs Trucks Cut Costs for Bob's Sales and Service
Wederai trucks will handle the tough jobs economically for Bob's Sales and Service located at 29 Mekiwan Street in Clare. The note outlines a practical fleet solution to reduce operating expenses on demanding tasks.
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Wederai Trucks
Bob's Sales & Service
Mekiwan St
Clare
Former Clare Man Dies Suddenly in Detroit Home
Natty Smith formerly of Clare died December 1 at his Detroit residence from a heart attack. Funeral services were at Haley Funeral Home with burial in Oak View Cemetery, Royal Oak. Survived by wife Freda, sons Herbert A and John W, daughters Dorothy May and Mrs. Keith Harries.
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Natty Smith
Clare
Detroit
Haley
Oak View
Royal Oak
Freda
Herbert A
John W
Dorothy May
Keith Harries
Woodlot Owners Urged on Wise Cutting Practices
The conservation department warns woodlot owners against cutting immature timber as prices rise. Foresters urge not to clear young trees, avoid high grading, remove poor quality wood, limit diameter cuts, and prohibit cattle grazing to protect future growth. Contact Lansing for guidance.
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Conservation Department
Lansing
Coronet Highlights Electric Service To Michigan Farmers
Coronet magazine profiles Consumers Power Company in an article titled Courtesy by the Kilowatt. The piece discusses rural electrification in Michigan, noting the company serves most of the lower peninsula and treats every customer as a friend. Kent Sagendorph is the author.
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Coronet Magazine
Consumers Power Company
Michigan
Lower
Coronet
Kent Sagendorph
University of Michigan
Steven Mason
Mrs A J Irwin Memorial Service Details
Funeral services for Mrs. A J Irwin followed a large family tribute and community attendance after a long illness. The service at the Methodist Church featured Rev. Leslie J. Nevins and hymns by Alma Lee Owens. Pallbearers were six grandsons. interment at Cherry Grove Cemetery with Stephenson Funeral Home handling arrangements. Relatives came from Saginaw Midland Flint Mt Morris Reed City Sterling Mt Pleasant Barryton and Witw.
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Caroline Butts
Saginaw
Chris
Jacob Leiter
Rosebush
Dorothy
Methodist Church
Leslie J. Nevins
Alma Lee Owens
Connie Seiter
Russell Jr
Andrew
Donald
Stanley
James
Jerry Irwin
Midland
Flint
Mt. Morris
Reed City
Sterling
Mt. Pleasant
Barryton
Witw
Cherry Grove
Stephenson Funeral Home
Christmas Dinner Guests Spread Across Counties
Numerous households from Clare, Harrison, Farwell, Lansing, and surrounding areas celebrated Christmas with relatives. Dinners and visits linked families including Conn, Dent, Hileman, Knoertzer, Dancer, and many others, with several noted trips to Muskegon, Oil City, and Reed City for holiday gatherings.
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Gertrude Conn
Bishehilts
Ray Conn
Edward Eaton
Joe Craford
Flint
Arthur Dent
Farwell
Delouis Dyke
Clare
Hisie Dyke
Bill ‘Rutter
Wm. Hilemans
Everette Allen
Dover
Wm. Henderson
Dorothy Allen
Kenneth Adams
Loren Wight
Lansing
Howard Pratt
Wm. Dancer
Armed Forces
Donald DeForest
Robert Bowman
George Vollmer
Fred
Ralph Albee
Arthur Stanley
B. F. Hampton
BE. P. Wall
Roy Max
N. H. Rauch
Dundee
C. A. Amble
George W Bartow
Martha Allen
Joe Teachey
Long Lake
Vernell Mickle
Bob Samborn
Auburn
Vern Mickle
Karl Mavis
Bert Stanfield
Mt. Pleasant
George Balmer
Warren Perry
Joel Walker
Beaverton
David Harper
Maude Harper
Kenneth Coulter
Higgins Lake
Dan Czyzewski
Leo Skinner
Bud Hileman
Lyle Shaver
Katherine Raner
Hvansville
Indiana
Dave Austin
Roscommon
Raymond Haton
Loie Hecker
Clarefice Horn
Scott Horn
Peter Mogg
Bill Jesse
Francis Jesse
Hart Jesse
Ortonville
van Meter
Myers
Emery Wall
Detroit
Pioneers Fall to Houghton Lake on December 15
The Pioneers lost 35-23 at Houghton Lake. Clare led 9-9 after the first quarter, trailed 19-15 at halftime, and were held scoreless in the third. Dwyer and Ulrich each scored six for Clare, while Irwin Ruby led Clare B with six in a 19-16 loss.
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Pioneers
Houghton Lake
Clare
Houghton
Dwyer
Ulrich
Old Barn Burns on Third Street in Clare
The Clare Fire Department responded at 3:00 a.m. Monday December 11 to an old barn at the east end of Third Street. Owned by Martin Loomis, the 20 by 30 foot structure was nearly destroyed before police discovered the fire and a silent alarm was raised.
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Clare Fire Department
Third St
Martin Loomis
Card of Thanks for Support After Bereavement
We express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for sympathy during our bereavement. Gertrude Smart. C. A. Lohnes family. H. Armstrong family. Volney Davis family.
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Gertrude Smart
C. A. Lohnes
Sheridan Township Tax Collection Schedule
Sheridan taxpayers to pay taxes each Saturday at Citizens State Bank from December 16 to January 6 and every Friday at Mrs Ernest Kleiner’s home. Deputy Treasurer announces collection by Sheridan township.
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Citizens State Bank
Sheridan Township
Ernest, Kleiner
City Treasurer Announces Tax Collection Schedule
City Treasurer Alex McKinnon states he will be at Citizens State Bank on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons to collect taxes from city taxpayers.
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Citizens State Bank
Alex McKinnon
Budget Plan Aids Car Owners for Repairs
Dan McDonald at Your Friends Ford advertises a budget repair plan for motor and transmission jobs with no down payment.
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Dan McDonald
Ford
Classifieds Reach Out For Pet, Help Wanted And Real Estate
LOST Beagle hound black white and brown one year old Christmas night in Herrick vicinity. Fred De Dolph Phone 518 13 Clare. Reward. WANTED Housework in small family by middle aged lady. Phone Coleman 271 or write Box 403 Coleman. FOR SALE Four room house in Coleman 1500 on terms or 1200 cash Lloyd Ides Coleman.
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Herrick
Fred de Dolph
Claré
Coleman
Lloyd Ides
Appreciation note from Mt. Pleasant Hospital patient
Mrs. David Seiter Sr expresses gratitude for flowers gifts cards and calls received during hospitalization. thanks doctors Wood Dikinson and Hayes nurses Dorotha Lloyd and Rev Nevins for kind service and support.
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Mt. Pleasant Hospital
Ellen Walters Closes Ellen Robinette Beauty Shop
Ellen Walters announces the Ellen Robinette Beauty Shop in Claré will close beginning January 1, 1951. She thanks friends for patronage that made the business successful and wishes a Happy New Year to all.
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Ellen Robinette
Claré
Ellen Walters
Post Office Closed for New Year Holiday
Clare post office will have no window service or city and rural delivery on Monday January 1 New Year’s Day. Special delivery mail will be delivered and all mail dispatched as usual.
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Clare
Wise township tax collection schedule announced
Wise township treasurer Vera Slocum lists tax collection dates at Loomis store on Wednesday December 27 and Brewer’s Implement in Clare on January 3 to collect taxes from residents.
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Loomis
Brewer's Implement Store
Clare
Wise Township
Vera Slocum
Treas
Vernon Township Tax Collection Saturday Notice
Vernon taxpayers are urged to pay taxes at Citizens State Bank every Saturday starting December 9 until further notice. Frieda M. Robson, Treasurer, Vernon township.
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Citizens State Bank
Vernon Township
Lott
Frieda M. Robson
Treas
Peter's Beauty Shop Hours by Weekday and Phone Contacts
Peter's Beauty Shop lists two sets of days and contact numbers. Tuesday Wednesday Friday and Saturday are run by Clare at 773, while Monday and Thursday use Farwell at 691 for appointments at any time.
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Clare
Farwell
Bank Closed Monday In Clare For New Year Holiday
The Citizens State Bank of Clare will remain closed all day Monday January 1 for New Year’s Day.
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Citizens State Bank of
Clare
Call aid delivery first door west of city clock
Clara Cleaners at the first door west of the city clock requests aid delivery by phone 72.
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Clara Cleaners
Dan McDonald Ford Deal Offers No Money Down Repair
Local dealer Dan McDonald promotes no money down options for major repair work on vehicles. Offers aim to attract customers seeking affordable service without upfront payments.
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Dan McDonald
Thank you for kindness to the Smith family
Friends neighbors and the Wise Pepper Club sent meals flowers and support for the John A Smith family. Davis Clinic Central Michigan Hospital staff and Rev Nevins offered care comfort and music. Stephenson Funeral Director aided the family along with successors Mr and Mrs Ralph E Smith Mr and Mrs Rennis J Smith Mr and Mrs Manly Smith Mr and Mrs Harl L Grace.
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John A. Smith
Davis Clinic
Central Michigan Hospital
Friends, Neighbors
Wise Pepper Club
Nevins
Stephenson
Ralph E. Smith
Rennis J. Smith
Manly Smith
Harl l L. Grace
Gratitude for Kindness During Hospital Stay
Frank Freeman expresses thanks to friends and neighbors for cards and fruit received at Mt. Pleasant Hospital. He also thanks the Farwell and Mt. Pleasant Odd Fellows for cards and visits and extends gratitude to Dr. Wood and staff and horses.
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Mt. Pleasant Hospital
Farwell and
Mt. Pleasant
Odd Fellows
Dr. Wood
Frank Freeman
Wrecker and Auto Service Ad for Dan McDonald Ford
Notice offers bumping painting and repair services with sheet metal and fenders in stock. Quick wreck repairs and 24 hour wrecker service advertised by Dan McDonald Ford Sales and Service in Clare with phone 343.
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Dan McDonald
Ford Sales & Service
Clare
Arthur Township Tax Collection Schedule Announced
Harry Davis treasurer reports Arthur township tax collectors will operate at Citizens State Bank on Saturdays December 23 30 and January 6 and at the treasurer’s home every Friday starting December 15 for tax collection.
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Citizens State Bank
Arthur Township
Harry Davis
Treas
Surrey Township Tax Collection Notice at Elbo Inn
Surrey taxpayers will visit the Elbo Inn daily until further notice to pay taxes for Surrey township. Dog tax set at $1.50 for male and unsexed dogs and $2.50 for females. Treasurer Arlie Schofield signs the notice.
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Elbo Inn
Surrey Township
Arlie Schofield
Treas
Grant Twp Taxpayers Collect Taxes at Bank
Grant Township taxpayers meet at Citizens Bank each Saturday in December to collect taxes. Dorothy Honschela serves as the 10th Grant Twp Treasurer handling the proceedings.
Lake Roller Rink Schedule Near Farwell
The Lake Roller Rink on US 10 six miles west of Farwell follows a winter schedule with regular operations on Saturday and Sunday nights. An OCR fragment confirms location and weekend openings.
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Us-10
Farwell
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A. J. Irwin
Harrison
Clare, Michigan
J. Stuart Bicknell
Federal Reserve System
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Third Street
Sheridan Taxpayers
Vernon
Peter
Arthur Taxpayers
Surrey
DE Soto
Plymouth
Bob
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