Clare F F A Wins Grain Judging at Vocational Day
Clare High School F F A wins first in grain judging and seed identification at Beaverton Vocational Day with 1260 points. Team members Jim Murphy 440, George David 415, Walter Bolle 405. Murphy top point man. Farwell second with 1225. Varney 430. Other teams Standish 1175 Gladwin 1103 Coleman 900. Also attended Farmers Week with Dad participants. Murray Moore places second in milking Shorthorn adult contest. calf weighed 940 pounds, sold for 10.75 per cwt. Details help show feed costs and gains for beef cattle.
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Clare High School
Beaverton
Farwell
Standish
Gladwin
Coleman
Clare
Jim Murphy
George David
Walter Bolle
East Lansing
Francis Varney
Clare F. F. A
Murray Moore
Murray
County Republican Convention Held at Clare City Hall
The 1939 Clare County Republican Convention met February 8 at 10 30 in the City Hall Community Room with about 80 delegates. Helen Hether defeated Howard Hickler for County School Commissioner. Eight delegates were chosen for the State Convention in Flint February 23. Resolutions praised Van Denberg Fitzgerald and others. sale and license plate notes followed.
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Clare County
Clare
Don Holbrook
Lamb
Farwell
Holbrook
Helen Hether
Howard Hilliker
Lake
Frank Fitzgerald
Tuberculosis Pictures Shown To Clare Kiwanis and Students
Clare Kiwanis club hosted a weekly meeting at Hotel Doherty with Dr. Slattery Dr. Neff and Dr. Hammerberg in charge The Michigan Tuberculosis Association representative Leq Paskvan presented three sound films on contact control and treatment The TB Christmas seal proceeds and impact were explained He also showed the pictures at the high school auditorium for students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Kiwanis Club
Doherty
F. G. Slattery
Clayton Neff
Kuno Hammerberg
Leq Paskvan
Hast Lansing
Michigan Tuberculosis Association
Clare couple represents Michigan at Toledo Sportsman Show
Mr and Mrs Hugh Barnes returned from a twelve day trip to Toledo to represent Michigan at the Toledo Sportsman and Builders Show in the Civic auditorium. They distributed about 50 000 travel literature pieces with 100 000 attendees, and 4000 from the Clare Chamber of Commerce promoting local attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Barnes
Toledo
East Michigan Tourist Association
Michigan
Civic Auditorium
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Clare
Vicinity
Michigan Department of Conservation
J. Tinker
East Lansing
Oscar
Doherty
Dewitt Fought
Roscommon
Houghton Lake
Weaton Gillingham
Caseville
Frank Davis
Bay City
State
Barnes
Chamber of Commerce
North
Mrs. Barnes
Bank Closed Monday for Lincoln's Birthday Holiday
The Citizens State Bank will be closed all day Monday February 13 in observance of Lincoln's birthday.
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Citizens State Bank
Lincoln
Bake Sale Saturday by Ladies Guild at Meat Market
The Ladies Guild of the Congregational Church announces a bake sale at Young and Feighner's Meat Market on Saturday February 9th. Proceeds support church missions and community programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Guild
the Congregational Church
Young & Feighner
Grant Pioneer Passes to Great Beyond
William Henry Russell born September 29 1880 in Saginaw County resided Clare then Grant Township died February 1939 at Clare County General Hospital aged 58 united in marriage to Laura Forbes August 16 1909 survived by wife two sons George and Fred two daughters Mabel Mary grandchildren nieces nephews and in laws funeral held February 5 with services at Clare Baptist Church and Cherry Grove Cemetery officiated by Rev A D Telder Thurston & Sons in charge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Henry Russell
William
Aloyina Russell
Saginaw County
Clare
Grant Township
Clare County General Hospital
Laura Forbes
George
Freeland
Mabel
Adrian
Mary
Fred
Alice Russell
Whitter
California
Ida Forbes
Traverse
Lewis and
Roy Forbese
Russell
Clare Baptist Church
Cherry Grove Cemetery
A. D. Telder
Thurston & Sons
Anna L Scott and Peter C Yensen wed in Lansing
Anna L Scott daughter of Mr and Mrs George Scott of Lake and Peter C Yensen son of Mr and Mrs Yensen of Lansing were married Sunday January 29 at the Lutheran parsonage Lansing. Rev Bubloz officiated and witnesses were Bruce Smith Paul Yensen and Burdell Elliott. They will live at 1028 N Walnut St Lansing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Hope Ave
Lansing
Michigan
Anna L
George Scott
Lake
Peter C
Yensen
Bubloz
Bruce Smith
Paul Yensen
Burdell Elliott
Walnut St
G. A. Roen
Fairview
Hazel
Vienna
Wayne
Matthew Scott
Sam Muir
Roen
Clare and Isabella District Association Meeting Planned
The Clare and Isabella District Association I O O F will hold its February meeting February 16 at the Clare Community Building Auditorium. More than 500 expected including several Grand Officers with open attendance for friends and relatives. Program begins after eight, followed by a pot luck supper and dancing. District includes Brinton Clare Coleman Farwell Mount Pleasant Shepherd Weldman and Winn. 1939 officers include Alexander E Wylie of Clare district president Jesse Lee of Brinton district vice president Stanley Glass of Farwell district secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare and Isabella District Association
Clare
Clare Community Building
Rebekary
Brinton
Coleman
Farwell
Mount Pleasant
Shepherd, Weldman
Winn
Alexander E. ‘Wylie
Jesse Lee
Stanley* Glass
Wild Duck Leads Muskegon River Wildlife Project Update
Report from Camp Houghton Lake enrollees on the Muskegon River dam near Houghton Heights describes a duck visit that notes construction progress. The Muskegon River Biological Development project advances toward flooding a three square mile area, with piling finished on the west channel, clay surfacing planned, and stone ready for cover. Clearing crews have removed trees along sixty feet of river to prevent post flood hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houghton Lake
Muskegon River
Houghton Heights
Louisiana
4 Ie
Brother of Clare Woman Passes Away After Heart Attack
Roy C. Miller aged 60 of Hadley died Saturday February 4 of a heart attack. Born July 21, 1889 in Hadley he married Frankie L. Lamberts July 8 191. Survived by widow four daughters one brother Cecil and two sisters. Funeral Tuesday February 7 Hadley Federated Church at 2 pm Rev Ralph Brown officiating. Interment Green Corners Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy C. Miller
Hadley
Frankie L. Lamberts
Joseph Swantak
Lapeer
Doris Marie
Alice Mae
Dla Jean
Cecil
Flint
George Teeter
Maude McDonald
Clare
Hadley Federated Church
Ralph, Brown
Green Corners Cemetery
0000 TITLE UNCLAIMED AT STATE DEPARTMENT AHEAD OF PLATE DEADLINE
Secretary of State Harry F. Kelly warns that over 5,000 automobile titles remain unclaimed in the State Department of State file because addresses are faulty. With 1,200,000 vehicles lacking 1939 plates and the February 28 deadline near, officials warn of jams at branch offices. Motorists are urged to buy plates early and have titles ready. half year plates are on sale at all branch offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. Kelly
Department
Kelly
Department of State
Methodist Choir Presents Drama An Old Fashioned Mother
The senor choir of the Methodist Church will present An Old-Fashioned Mother a three act drama by Walter Ben Hare in the school auditorium ThursdayFeb 16. Home talent cast features Deborah Underhill Mrs Morris Clute Widder Bill Pindle Mrs John Hmpey Miss Lewis Custard Mrs Earl Sternaman Isabel Simpscot Mrs Jack Paul Gloriana Mrs Paul Lowrey Sukey Pindle Vena Lee Gillespie John Underhill Orville Bailey Charley Underhill Richard Greenfield Jonah Quackenbush Theo Wallington Jeremiah Gosling Jerry Paul Lowrey Enoch Rowe Marvel Clute Quintus Todd Charles Church Rev J A Rogers directing with Dale Kennedy in charge of properties and scenery John Kemper directing advertising and ticket sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Walter Ben .Hare
Deborah Underhill
Morris Clute
Widder Bill Pindle
John Hmpey
Lewis Custard
Earl Sternaman
Isabel Simpscot
Jack Paul
Gloriana
Paul Lowrey
Sukey Pindle
Vena Lee Gillespie
John Underhill
Orville Bailey
Charley Underhill
Richard Greenfield
Jonah Quackenbush
Theo. Wallington
Jeremiah Gosling
Jerry
Heart
Enoch Rowe
Marvel Clute
Quintus Todd
Charles Church
J. A. Rogers
Dale Kennedy
John Kemper
Michigan Bell promotes winter sports statewide
The Michigan Bell Telephone Company launches a promotional push in the Sentinel and about 250 Michigan papers to tout the state as a winter playground. The ads highlight organized winter sports programs and aim to boost travel, business, and employment by showcasing Michigan's facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Bell Telephone Company
Michigan
Senitinel
Helen Liddell Weds Raymond Dwyer in January Ceremony
Friends note the marriage of Helen M Liddell daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo W Liddell Farwell and Raymond A Dwyer son of Mr and Mrs Earl Dwyer Clare. Both popular youths married Sunday January 1 and will reside in the city. Dwyer a bank bookkeeper and a 1936 Clare High School graduate. Spcial at Jacksons Market Ring bologna lard hamburger steak frankfurts listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond A. Dwyer
Earl Dwyer
Clare
Helen M. Liddell
Geo. W. Liddell
Farwell
Dwyer
Farwell High School
Central State Teachers College
Citizens State Bank
Sentinel
Revival Campaign Planned at Church of God Next Sunday
The Church of God at West Sixth and Maple announces a revival starting Sunday evening led by Evangelist Rev. J. Brooks a familiar Clare figure. Rev. and Mrs. Chester W. Hyert will direct singing each night along with Brooks famed for healing works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF God
West Sixth
Maple St
J. Brooks
Clare
Michigan
Chester W. Hyert
Brooks
Tragedy Enacted At Clare High Gym In Basketbal Or Mock War
A charity-like exhibition game at Clare High School pitted Clare Never Wases against Mt. Pleasant Has Beens. Veterans and coaches from both sides traded playful tricks and rough play, ending Mt. Pleasant 40 Clare 31 with about 42 dollars raised for the school bug fund. A rematch at Mt. Pleasant and Kiwanis club plans follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare High School
Clare
Mt. Pleasant
Harry Wehrly
Ace Parker
Leo Brown
Wally Johnson
Leo Hampton
Kirt Hearns
George Ellis
Morris Greer
Tim Cotter
Fas Beens
Clare Boys
Alma Mater
Danny Rose
Ralph Preshaw
Ithaca
Hol. Johnston
Consumers Power Customers Ad Joint Bill Payment Invite
A Citizens State Bank notice invites Consumers Power users to pay light and power bills promptly at the bank. The prompt payment promise emphasizes prompt, courteous service and convenient handling of utility charges.
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Citizens State Bank
Mt Vernon Grange Card Party and Dance Notice
The Mt Vernon Grange invites all to a card party and dance at their hall on Wednesday evening February 15. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Mt. Vernon Grange
Local Red Cross Sends First Chile Aid Gift
The local American Red Cross sent 25 dollars to Washington as an initial Chile relief contribution. It asks the public to donate at Citizens State Bank or Damoth Insurance Agency. Supplies including 500 US Army tents and medicines are being organized for 18 000 injured, with more needed as the situation develops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American
Red Cross
Washington
D. c
Chile
Citizens State Bank
Damoth Insurance Agency
George B. Smith
American Red Cross
U. S. Army
Balboa
Canal Zone
United States
Mgr. Davis
Art Damoth
Mable Mulder
Birthday Ball aids infantile paralysis relief in Clare County
The President's Birthday Ball raised funds for infantile paralysis relief in Clare County despite a storm. Receipts totaled 154.29 with expenses 69.05 leaving 85.24. half sent to the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis and half deposited in Citizens State Bank for local patient aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Gay
Central
Michigan
John Dunlop
Farwell
Harrison
C. C. C. Camp
Temple
Lake
President Ball
National Foundation For
Citizens State Bank of
Clare
Clare County
Desposit
Democratic County Convention Held in Clare
About forty township and ward delegates gathered in the city hall auditorium to elect delegates to the state convention in Plint February 18 and nominate a candidate for County School Commissioner. Delegates named were Wm. E. Sanderson and John B. Doherty with alternates Nicholas Pfannes and Tim Graves. Marie Bailey was nominated for County School Commissioner. The meeting was harmonious and cordial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Plint
Wm. E. Sanderson
John B. Doherty
Nicholas Pfannes
Tim ‘Graves
Marie Bailey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clare City Hall
Helen Hebher
O. H
Masonic Temple
Art Damoth Agency
Ady
Anna L. Scott
Peter C. Yensen
Clare and Isabella
Ass’n
Odd Fellow
Rebekah
Wild Duck Lakes Report
Muskegon Wildlife Project
Dept. OF State
Methodist Choir
Raymond Dwyer
Jacksons Market
Hamburg
Ateak
Frankfurts
H. L. Cleveland
First Chile
Citizens Bank
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