Community Life Conference proposed for Clare
Clare business leaders and farmers plan a Community Life Conference to replace the dwindling Farmers Institute. Rev. H B Johnson urged town and county cooperation, stressing steady growth and shared civic pride. A program committee was named and dates set for early publication of the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
Country Life
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Clare
K. of P. Hall
Phelps
H. B. Johnson
Vermontvile
Johnson
Congregational Church
Buoerness, Men’s Association
Beaverton
Greenville
Clara
Chamber of Commerce
Jobhson
Ite
Churchea
Magniscent
McAllister
Kirkbride
Fatman
McGuire
Gilmore
Finch
Surrey
Ranch
Wise
L. EB. Davy
W.S. McAllister
M. B. Gallagher
I. E B. Hampton
Agricultural College
Palm Sunday sermon against dancing and cards at Methodist church
A Meth odist church service featured Rev Lohnes sermon on the Palm tree and a fiery evening talk by Evangelist Miller arguing that dancing cards and shows contradict church membership. The crowd packed the church with Rev Milberry Allene and Whitney present as altar calls followed and a week of meetings was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Lohnes
E. F. Miller
Jesus
Miller
Milberry
Allene
Whitney
Farwell
Lobhnes
Zech
David
Jerusalem
Carda
Gue
Sam
Bishop Spaulding
James Armstrong Dies After Illness at 78
James Armstrong aged 78 years 6 months 16 days died after a three week illness at his east 6th street home with gangrene named as the cause. Funeral rites were held Thursday at his home with Rev. Lohnes officiating, burial in Farwell Cemetery. An obituary is planned for fall next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Armstrong
East 6Th Street
Nangrene
Lohnes
Farwell Cemetery
Revival Services at Brown Corners Begin February 4 1923
Revival services will be held at the U. B. church at Brown Corners starting Sunday evening February 4 1923. Pastor BE. MM. Roush is assisted by Elder Snider of the Church of God and Ray Chas Kleinhardt. Song service begins at 7 30 bun time. Everyone invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B
Brown Corners
Snider
Church of God
Ray
Chas
Kleinhardt
MM. Roush
Mrs J R Beadle Dies Suddenl y in City
Mrs. J R Beadle died suddenly Friday afternoon at her West Seventh Street home after a brief illness following a visit downtown and a stop for medicine. Funeral held Sunday afternoon with Rev Milberry. remains taken to Detroit Monday for interment. Obituary to appear next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Beadle
West Seventh Street
Milberry
Detroit
Death of John M. Hickey, Clare native longtime cattleman
John M. Hickey, born July 29, 1884 in Mid land, died recently after a life in Clare and Gladwin. He and Pearl Ballinger married in May 1909 and had four children, two surviving. He left a mother, siblings, and in-laws, and was a member of the K of O Elke and Holy Name Society. Funeral held at Sacred Heart, Gladwin, with interment in St. Patrick's cemetery Bay City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Hickey
Midland
Clare
Gladwin
Wm. Haley
Pearl Ballinger
Mary Halen
Mark Rosco
Katherine Hickey
Ben
George
Alfred
Emerson
Dan O'Brien
Wayne
Glen Genung
Mildred
Ouster
Imopene
Owosso
Sacred Heart Church
van Colen
Bay City
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
Don Ballinger
Ann Arbor
K. of O
The
Elke
Holy Name Society
Presley Family Honors Uncle Toni On 80th Birthday
A pleasant day at Thos Presley home on Sunday January 28 marked Uncle Toni Presley's 80th birthday. Three nephews Arthur Badgley and family John Presley and family Orin Presley and family and niece Addie Presley joined for a bounteous dinner and well wishes for many happy returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. Presley
Arthur Badgley
John Presley
Orin Presley
Addie Presley
Toni
Oregon Suffered Loss in Five Days Rain
A letter recounts five days and nights of torrential rain in Oregon causing widespread damage. The Willamette River rose dramatically flooding homes along its banks, washing out roads and bridges and knocking out utilities. In Kelso Washington a bridge collapsed trapping vehicles, while Hood River saw utility losses and damage to a railroad and the Columbia River Highway due to slides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willamette River
Saginaw River
Willamette
Oregon
Albany
Salem
Capitol of
Woodburn
Oregon City
Portland
Kelso
Washington
Hood River
Osscade Mountains
Phoenix Utility Co
Pacific Power and Light Co
Mt. Hood
Birthday celebrations at Baptist parsonage honor ladies
Mr. and Mrs. John Greer and Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Brown hosted a six o clock dinner with Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Greer honored. Guests gathered in the evening to mark another milestone with refreshments and poetic contributions by Mrs. Roy Comer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Greer
J. T. Brown
Philo Smith
A. J. Olnute
Baptist Parsonage
Roy Comer
Cash-Only Store Cuts Prices to Save Customers
To The People of Clare and Vicinity Geo McKeever announces a transition to a cash business due to money pressures. He says a heavy cut on stock is made and customers can save about ten percent on their grocery bill, inviting a trial order or visit to inspect prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo, McKeever
Indoor Athletics Draw Crowds at Local Gym
Nearly three hundred spectators filled the local gym last Friday for indoor athletics. New seven-tier bleachers were built by the manual training department, with a second set planned for games tonight against Mt Pleasant. The H. S. teams lost to Ithaca girls and Harrison boys in close contests, while Coleman trips and other results followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manual Training
Mt. Pleasant
Ithaca
Harrison
Clara Ward
Clare Ithaca
H. Hethar
Hoover M. Davy
Hoover
Davy
Ward
Loomie
L. George
Oo. Mln
Roys
Clare Harrison Holbrook
Nash Hampton
Stanley Patrick
C. Hecker Rogers
Roland Walker
Schwarz
Hampton
Patrick
Rogers
Stanley
Hecker
Galbraith
Clare High
Coleman
O. H
Republican County Convention Called for Clare County Michigan
Notice to Republican electors of Clare County Michigan announces a county convention at Harrison court house on February 14 1923 at eleven AM to elect five delegates to the State Convention in Flint on February 21 1923 and to conduct other business. Delegates will be chosen by caucuses in precincts and county committee members are urged to attend. Gerald E Lamb Secretary dated January 27 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Michigan
Court House
Harrison
Flint
Changes proposed for county examinations in eighth grade
The article outlines proposed changes to county examinations for seventh and eighth grades, aiming to shorten seventh grade content and focus eighth grade on core subjects. It lists new courses, reasons such as overload and cramming, and a three day rollout with separate days for seventh and eighth grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Examiners
Tne
Public Sale At Clare Area Farm By Geo Lumley
On Wednesday February 14 Geo Lumley offers livestock farm tools and household goods at public sale at his farm eight miles north and seven miles east of Clare or one mile east of Elm Grove and 74 mile south. The notice lists items to be sold and the sale location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Elm Grove
Geo. Lumley
Friday night amusements at Duncan's hall start February 8
A recurring event brings good clean amusement to Duncan's hall every Friday night beginning February 8. The program promises light entertainment and community gathering with regular attendees and local hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan
Clare Study Club Learns About Japan
The Clare Study Club met January 30 at Mere D s home with fifteen members present. Members discussed Japanese current events and papers on Japanese journalism missions in Japan, followed by discussions and a plan to invite the District President and to propose next year s study topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Study Club
Mere
Mater
Roll Call
McKnight
Woods
Keith Gilbert
Green
Wilson
Dorsey
Missions
Japan
Sternaman
Harris
E.G, M
Princess Theatre Sets Mondays for Family Night
The Princess Theatre announces weekly Family Night every Monday night until further notice. Signed by Asline and Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Theatre
Asline & Rogers
Powers Concert Trio To Appear At High School
Musical family of Dorotha Harold and Dudley Powers will perform at the High School Auditorium Wednesday February seventh under the Senior High School class. Their mother Mie J Powers will preside at the piano. Admission is 15c general and 6c for high school pupils with performances starting at 8 00 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powers
Clasa
Dorotha
Harold
Dudley
Mie
J. H. Powers
mUsis
Central Michigan Normal School
Mt. Pleasant
Plano
Emall
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Cunnningham
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Coleman Holbrook
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Allan Hampton
C. Methner Rogers
Shepard Walker
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Gerald E. Lamb
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Frost Winterfield
Harrison Garfield Greenwood
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