Red Cross Leaders Join Largest Postwar Sea Maneuver
During the big postwar amphibious exercise off Hawaii, 30 090 personnel from army navy and marine units joined Red Cross directors to monitor welfare and coordinate care for service members. The operation, directed by Major General Harry NiCollinshime, included field coverage at Hawaii and across the Pacific theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Hela
Army- Navy-Marine
Taree
Agen
Hawaii
Jdsland
Todan Dileko
Calif
Acutic Fo
F. Colburn
Francis Castle
Jase Canes
Cross
Éia
Harry NiCollinshime Mander
Ssland Division
Deaths and funeral notices from Clara area
Funeral services for John Foss 85 longtime Clara baker were held at Thurston Funeral Home. Rev L J Negins officiated with burial at a later Masonite service. Other notices list Burt MacKerracher Ferndale and former Clare resident, widow Ruth Ritter, and Reverend William Hinge pastor emeritus from Wisconsin. Cause of death pneumonia noted for Lange family relations.
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Thurston Funeral Home
John Foss
Clara
Burt J. Mackerbacher
Burt MacKerracher
Ferndale
Clare
Pas
Ruth Ritter
Syere’ Woldin
Masonite
William
Matilda’ Lange
DeMolay's Win Clinches Title Over Beaverton
Clare High School basketball lost seven of nine as Brinkerhoff Wallace and Joslin were out with scholastic issues. Reed City Coyotes dominated 56-23, with Hart leading Reed City at 11 points. Junior Varsity and other local teams faced Ithaca and Beaverton in close games as DeMolay clinched the independent league title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare High
Reed City Coyotes
Brinkerhoff
Wallace
Joslin
Pioneers
Coyotes
Yocals
Jim Hart
Reed City
Johnny Dryer
Ray Green
Curt Hearns
Dick Nivison
Dick Wirich
Ted Hoerach
Ray Lucy
Fanior
Art
Bills
Clare
Bob Perry
Ithaca
M@iaca High
Gratiot
Ithacansians
Ithsea Boys
Besa
Brinkerhof
Andy Oswin
Berers
Coléman
Shepherd
Ewart
DeMolay
Weidman
Imé Bryant
Ivan Hines
Beaverton
Johnson
Talmadge
Clare Manufacturing Company
Ewart Merchants
DeMolay Plays Colemant Drid Clere at Marion
DeMolay will play Colemant Drid Clere at Marion to complete the first half of the season schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colemant
Marion
Clare Chamber Plans Annual Meeting and Festival Progress
Officers and directors met at Hotel Doherty to plan the annual meeting and officer election set for 7:00 Tuesday evening February 7. Dr S C McArthur updated on the Clare County Winter Festival to be held this weekend and nominating committees will present a slate of officers at the next meeting. Members are urged to attend and notify Secretary Conrad Walker to arrange dinner with the Doherty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Hotel Doherty
Doherty
S. C. McArthur
Clare County
Conrad ‘Walker
Toys for Unfortunates Sent by Walter Lathian Unit
Walter EL Lathian Post of the American Legion sent a box of toys Friday morning last week to Philadelphia for overseas shipment to war orphans and unfortunate children in Europe. The Legion expresses appreciation for the community's cooperation in contributing the toys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter. EL ‘Lathian
American Legion
Philadelphia
Pix
Europe
Letion
Boy Scout Week Observed February 6 12
District Pot Luck Dinner announced at Glare High School on Thursday February 5 with doors open at 6 7 0 p m. for Boy Scouts Cub Scouts and Parents. Each unit to provide its own food and supplies. A 41 00 charge covers toffee milk and tablecloths.
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Glare High School
Opeh St
Aitty Tepper
Tough Jobs Ads Spur Economic Pitch by Local Firms
Federal tracks promise economical handling of tough jobs. Bob's Sales Service advertises 21¢ pricing while Motiwae 36 and Clure names appear in the snippet, suggesting a local contractor lineup and promotional rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal
Bob
Clure
Gas tax refunds allocated to counties and cities for 1949
The state Highway Department announced the second half 1949 gas tax distributions totaling about 6.75 million dollars to counties cities and villages for local road and street improvements. County shares include 4 million for county roads and 2.55 million for city allocations plus 200 thousand for snowy counties. Nearby counties Clare Gladwin Isabella Mecosta Midland Missaukee Oaceda and Roscommon receive varying sums from 3 278 to 7 747 dollars.
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Atiite
Providda
Ube
Wiltig
Desné
Auditor General
Paynight
Charles’ M.’Ziegter
McNitt
Clare
Gladwin
Isabella
Mecosta
Midland
Missaukee
Qaceda
Roscommon
Livestock Disease Meetings In Clare County
Clare County farmers may attend talks by Dr. Glen Reed of Michigan State College on livestock health issues including Brucella M vaccine usage in Bang’s disease control Mastitis breeding troubles and mineral deficiencies The Harrison meeting starts at 10 00 A M in the Court House with an afternoon session at 1 30 P M in Sheridan town hall
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Glen ‘Reed
Michigan State’ “College
Reed
Bang
Harrison
Court House
Sheridan Town Hall
Kraft Foods Hosts Dairy Meeting For Farmers
About 200 farmers and families attended a Kraft Foods sponsored dairy meeting in Claire city hall auditorium Monday evening. The program featured talks and films on dairy production and practices followed by a dairy lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire City Hall
Kraft Foods ‘Company
Clare Study Club Meeting on Wedgewood Pieces
The Clare Study Club will meet next Tuesday night at the Methodist church. The program will feature the story of Wedgewood and members are urged to bring any Wedgewood pieces to the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Study Club
Methodist Church
Wedgewood
Father and Son Banquet Planned at Congregational Church
Mike plans to attend the annual Father and Son Banquet and entertainment at the Congregational Church Tuesday Web 21. Mansize original program from 1912 provides details of the event.
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Mike
Mansize
City Library Story Hour Saturdays at 1 PM
City Library reminds patrons of Story Hour every Saturday at 1 o clock. The reading session invites children and families to enjoy stories and crafts in the library setting.
Former Clare County Resident Passes At Daughter's Home
Funeral services were held for Judson Asahel Hopkins 76 at Marion Methodist Church with Rev. Shot officiating. Burial followed at Storpy Cemetery. Hopkins, born May 28, 1878 in Whitehall Michigan, lived in Clare County most of his life before moving to Marion, survived by four daughters Joyce Snyder Pearl Hower Mrs William Kennedy and Mrs Ronald Upchurch, four sons Cleo Asahel William and George, and several grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judson
Asahel Hopkins
Marion Methodist Church
Vam
Snyder
Van
al- Hiowehne
Olen
Mary
Hopkins
Whitehall
Michigan
Mussegon Uintil
Ruby Bradt
Clare County
Joyce Snyder
Pearl Hower
Wm. Kennedy
Ronald Upchurch
Marion
Cleo
Asahel
Teachers Meet Here For Visual Education Program
Twelve teachers from Clare and Tedrow counties gathered in Clare to plan a visual education circuit. Mrs. Frank Hachmuth led the session while Mr. Preston Johnson coordinated the countywide program. Films from Central Michigan College and the University of Michigan will be used in presentations to students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claré
Tedbeld County
Frank Hachmuth
Clare
Preston Johnson
Rosebush
Johnson
Central Michigan College
University of Michigan
Snow Queen To Be Crowned At Clare Winter Fest
The Clare Snow Queen will be crowned Saturday February 4 at 2 00 PM atop Snowsnake Mountain ski slopes nine miles north of Clare. Judges are Judge Donald H Holbrook Arthur Damoth and Mark Bicknell. Crowning ball at the Doherty Hotel at 9 00 PM features Brownie's Serenaders. Ski events postponed to February 18 and 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Clare
Snowsnake Mountain
Donald H. Holbrook
Arthur Damoth
Mark Bicknell
Doherty Hotel
Brownie
Sparks Ignite Roof Of Merlin K. Brown Residence
The Clare Fire Department fought a fire at Merlin K. Brown’s residence at 110 East State Street Monday morning after chimney sparks ignited roof shingles. The blaze burned through the roof into the attic causing damage estimated at $1,000, with losses covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Merlin K. Brown
East State
Kin Of Clare Folks Among Those Aboard Is Fated Transport
A transport plane with 44 aboard is believed to have crashed en route from Anchorage, Alaska to Great Falls, Montana. Mrs Thomas Rhodes of Flint reports her husband Sgt Thomas Rhodes was on board, a relative of Clare residents Murchie Lacy Clyde Lacy and cousin of William Lacey.
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Anchorage
Alaska
Great Falls
Montana
Thomas Rhodes
Flint
Rhodes
Murchie
Lacy
Clyde Lacy
William Licey
Clare
Car Owners Try Budget Plan On Your Motor
Dan McDonald of Ford Center promotes a budget plan for car owners focusing on affordable payments and no down payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan McDonald
Ford Center
Dance At Mt Vernon Grange Hall Promises Night of Music
Saturday night February 4 at Mt Vernon Grange Hall features music by Nester Valley Boys. Admission sixty cents. Notice requests livestock owners to call Wade Credit Clare for details. verification and directions to the venue appear in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon Grange Hall
Nester
Valley
Price
Wade
Clare
Appreciation note from Thompson family for support during illness
The Thompson family expresses sincere thanks for kindness shown during Duane's illness. They mention grateful appreciation for the Farwell fundraiser, the seventh grade plant from Mrs. Darnell, hospital cards, and other well wishes. Duane, Mrs. Darnell, and the seventh grade are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane
Farwell
Darnell
Arnold Thompson
Avon products notice from Sylva Sowle in Clare
Miss Best is doing advertising for another Avon representative in Clare but will not affect my territory. I will continue to see you at the regular times and can be of service. please call 179-3, Sylva Sowle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon
Best
Clare
Gratitude for Support During Hospital Stay
Mrs. Joe McLaughlin thanks friends neighbors and church members including Rev and Mrs Davis Dr and Mrs Ballard for prayers cards and plants sent during hospitalization at Samaritan Hospital and convalescence at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Ballard
Church of God
Samaritan Hospital
Joe McLaughlin
I Will Not Be Responsible for Debts After This Date
The speaker disclaims responsibility for any debts contracted in their name beyond February 3, 1950, stating the limit applies to themselves only. The notice is signed by Hearna Montrose in Montrose, Michigan, clarifying liability boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearna Montrose, Mich
Bake Sale Set By Clare High School Junior Class
Clare High School junior class will hold a bake sale at Gay's 6 and 10 cent store on Friday February 3 beginning at 10 00 A M Fresh eggs cream and baked goods will be offered.
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Clare
Gay's
Dancing Round and Square at Odd Fellow Hall
A Saturday night dance runs from 9 30 to 1 30 at Odd Fellow hall in Mt. Pleasant. Music is provided by Harl Peterson and Sons of the Golden West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round
Odd Fellow Hall
Mt. Pleasant
Harl Peterson
Grant Taxpayers Collecting Taxes at Bank Each Saturday
A note states Dorothy Heuschele will visit Citizens State Bank each Saturday afternoon to collect taxes until further notice.
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Citizens State Bank
Dorothy Heuschele
Bob's Sales and Service Clare Opens Shop
Local business listing shows De Soto and Plymouth area shop Bob's Sales and Service in Clare opening a new facility at 27tf with unknown services offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob's Sales and Service
Clare
Classified Lines Include House Work Child Care and Sales
Classified notes list a woman needed for general housework and child care, contact Harrison 9091 or Good Luck Restaurant. A five room house with one acre near Temple Mich is for sale via Dutch's Tavern. A coat exchange inquiry requests those at Hilltop January 22 to call 790-3 Clare. Loose hay for sale through Harl Denton, located 3 miles south 1 west and 44 south of Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Temple
Mich
Harl Denton
Clare
In memory of Mary C Hartman
In memory of our dear mother and grandmother who passed away February 4 1949 We cannot say and will not say that she is dead she is just away With a cheery smile and wave of her hand she has wandered into an unknown land Hartman Families
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary C. Hartman
Thanks to neighbors and church group for prayers and support
Mrs Oliver Birdsall expresses gratitude to neighbors, the Baptist church and King's Daughters for prayers, cards, fruit and message support during her illness. She thanks them all and offers God’s blessings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church and
King's ‘Daughters
Ong
Oliver Birdsall
Vernon Taxpayers Aim to Beat Bank for Vernon Taxes
Frail and unusual wording shows Frieda Robson, treasurer, pledging Vernon township residents will pursue tax collection through Saturdays until further notice, targeting The Citizens State Bank in Clara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens State Bank
Clara
Vernon ‘Township
Frieda Robson
Income Tax Service Available Saturdays
Personal business and farm returns offered Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM by Bill Chaffee at 112 I 7th St. Phone 80. Located one block east of Line Hi Speed Service Station. 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaffee
7Th’ St
Sheridan Township Tax Collection Announcement
Sheridan taxpayers advised that taxes will be collected on Fridays at Walter Kelner’s home. Walter Kelner, Treasurer, Sales and Service, Norman V. Myers, 234 mile east of Cornwall Park, announces collection details for the township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan Township
Norman V. Myers
Mille
Cornwall Park
In Memoriam for Husband and Father
In loving memory of our husband and father who passed away nine years ago on February third. Time cannot erase memories of loved ones who part. Time alone may ease pain but memory lives within our hearts. Just nine years ago he left us. He was a kind and loving husband and father. Missed by Mrs. A. D. Hampton and Family.
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A. D. Hampton
Appreciation note from Mrs. Ernest Chaffee
Mrs. Ernest Chaffee thanks the Methodist church the W S Society and all friends and neighbors for cards letters flowers plants and kindnesses during illness with personal calls. She expresses gratitude for support from church group and community members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
the. W
Ernest Chaffee
Express and Freight Shipments Within City Limits
Express and freight shipments less than carload picked up and delivered free within city limits. Just call Phone 12 office or 166-R residence. Over six days per week. R Harter, Agent Railway Express Agency Ann Arbor R RB Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Harter
Railway Express Agency
Ann Arbor
R. RB. Co
Thanks for flowers cards and blanket from Marble family
Mrs. Joseph Swain expresses gratitude to the Methodist church for the plant and to friends for cards flowers fruit and calls. Special thanks to Mr and Mrs Monroe Marble for the use of their electric blanket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Monroe Marble
Joseph’ Swain
Community Wood Bee Gratitude Notes Honor Helpers
A note thanks all who assisted at the wood bee. The Ladies Aid furnished a lovely dinner while the men cut haul and buzzed the wood. Special thanks to Teasia and Hazel Bodkins for their help.
Surrey Township Tax Collection Note
Surrey taxpayers advised that the 10th will see tax collection at the Elbo Inn daily. Arlie Schofield serves as Township Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbo Inn
Surrey Township
Arlie Schofield
Open for Business Laws sharpened and welding progress
Short OCR fragment notes laws, welding mentions John Brown location reference near Clare area. No clear event or outcome detected.
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Miki
Pioneer
Cryntaney
Slain
Evart
Iéehants
Colémant
Farm ‘Bureau
Marion Beal
Clare Mfg
Main
Indies
Kraft Foods
City Library
Marion Church
Waore
Sunnday
Frank
Capra
Dursany
Hahalaba
Citizen's
State Bank
Avon Products
Sylva Sowle
Bake Sale
DE Soto
Plymouth
Memoriam
Hartman
Vernon
Sheridan Taxpayers
Walter Kelner
Treas
Silver King Tractor
Surrey Taxpayers
John
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