Educators Gather for Michigan Education Conference
Clare delegates join sixteen attendees at the third annual Citizens Conference on Education in Ganai ng February 8 briefing on school progress. Dr. Elliott and Dr. McCluskey spoke while committees discussed legislation funding and community resources. Transport was via International Harvester. a Central State Teachers College bus was shown.
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Clare
Citizens Conference On
Gan Aing
Farwell
Eugene B. Elliott
Howard XY. McCluskey
University of
Dowagiac
Ann Arbor
Jim Clare
L. B. Davy
Lionel . Duncan
Mary Green
Paul Manes
James Rogers
Albert
Dave
J. B. Doherty
Conrad Walker
Aline Andrus
Ida Crigier
R. W. Ryan
E. D. Kennedy
R. Fyndall
David Wiggins
Walter Smedley
International Harvester Company
George J. Schehr
Keppler
Central State Teachers College
Bears Photographed in Hibernation by Clare Sportsmen
Local amateur photographers Jesse and Ken neth photographed a hibernating bear and cub within fifteen feet, risking the animals' curiosity and their own safety. The film shows the bears and the men plan to extract stills for newspaper use, with Dexter Hilden assisting in preparing suitable still photographs for publication.
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Papa
Ken
Jesse
George
Ed. Johnston
Dexter Hilden
Clare
Reverend Lindner to Speak at Clare Study Club
Reverend Newell Dwight Lindner rector of St. John's Episcopal Mt. Pleasant will address the Clare Study Club on Tuesday February 21 in the homes of Mrs Harold Menning The Mt Pleasant Woman's Club recently heard him discuss Stumbling Blocks to World Peace He is regarded as a powerful speaker and will likely present a timely message on world affairs
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Reverend Newell
Dwight Lindner
Newell Dwight Lindner
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Mt. Pleasant
Clare Study Club
Harold Menning
Lindner
Shopping on a Budget Sparks Clever Home Makeovers
A reader explains how thrift and practicality beat full shopping sprees. Ideas include quilt bedspreads, matching slip covers, garland appliques, seersucker bed linens, and clever window valances with rings and fringe to brighten rooms without overspending.
Stephens to become superintendent of distribution division
Stephens is transferred from Jackson to Alma Division as superintendent of electric distribution, replacing the retiring Beardsley. Jack Gon will assume Beardsley’s duties, while Charles Malloch of Grand Rapids becomes Gerhard’s successor. The changes follow Stephens’ request to return to electric construction and maintenance work.
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Jview
Remag
Riverdale
Shepherd
Sheridan
Stanton
St. Louis
Pontiac Stephens
Iarl
Jackson
Alma
Electric
Jack
Gon
Daniel
Beardsley
Stephens
Karn
Gerhard
Charles ‘Malloch
Grand Rapids
C. H. Purdy
Consumers Power Company
Kalamazoo
Albion
Charlotte
Battle Creek
General Office
Camp Custer
Power Sales
Pontiac
Air Service
Malioch
Consumers
Badminton game planned for Sunday February 19
The article explains basic badminton rules and scoring, noting play begins with serves from the right court and only the side serving can score. It describes gameplay aims, attire guidance for girls, and invites more participants and future gym use with spectators welcome.
New Corona Fire Extinguisher Promises Easy Protection
Stanley Kleiner introduces Corona a low cost sealed carbon tetrachloride extinguisher endorsed by Clare Fire Department for all fire types no servicing needed and suitable for rural and city homes, with local distribution.
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Stanley Kleiner
Clare
Stanley Hlginer
Annual Dinner Of Ty: Fre Fire Department
Members of the fire department and their guests gathered at Barnes Cafe for the annual dinner and business meeting. Chief Albert Haley proposed inviting the State Firemen's Association to Clare in 1940 and named a two man committee to seek Chamber of Commerce cooperation.
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Barnes
Memihoren
Kenneth- Barnes
Albert. Haley
Clare
Henry Doll
James’ Clute
Sohn
W. Dunlop
Theo
G. Bowler
Art Damoth
M. D. Feighner
Department
Stormy Days and the Problem Child
A Michigan State College expert says winter mud and housebound days create challenges with active children. She suggests indoor quiet play, imaginative games using household scraps, and simple replica tools to keep kids engaged and creative.
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Catherine Miller
Michigan State College
Edison eyes device to contact the departed
In a cautious interview Thomas Edison expresses belief in possible communication with souls via a delicate apparatus. He rejects table turning and Ouija boards as childish, urging scientific method and skepticism while acknowledging uncertainty about the subject. He cites a theory of many permanent entities with a brain-based director.
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Edison
Edison And His Apparatus For Psychic Research
A historic note recalls Edison proposing a device to amplify slight signals for psychic investigation. He described a valve like mechanism to magnify minimal efforts into observable records, likening it to a power turbine. The piece mentions a collaborator’s death and closes with skepticism about survival of personality.
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Mr. Edison
Holison
Musical tones limited by human voice in scale
Collier's Weekly notes that although at least 11 000 musical tones can be distinguished by the ear only a small number are used in music because the scale mirrors the range and limitations of the human voice.
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Collier’s Weekly
Hi Speed Station Specials Advertised in Vernon Hill
Gas regular advertised at 17 cents per gallon and Wigglers priced at 25 cents for two dozen at the Hi Speed Station Vernon Hill. Includes bright display of bargains and storefront notice seeking customers.
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Vernon Hill
Card of Thanks for Mortimer Irish Family Note
The Irish family expresses gratitude for support during Mortimer Irish illness and funeral. Special thanks to Dr. C. B. Wood Rev. Mary House singers pallbearers and those who sent flowers. Signed by Adah Belle Norman Donald and Nelson Irish families Arthur Irish and family Wm N Irish and family David Seiter and family.
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Mortimer Irish
C. B. Wood
Mary House
Adah Belle
Norman Irish
Donald Irish
Nelson Irish
Wm. N. Irish
Arthur Irish
David Seiter
Piano For Sale At Below Factory Cost
Finance Co lists new Stirling Spinet at 159 dollars with free bench and delivery. State resale agent seeks buyers for discounted consoles and spinets.
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Finance Co
Electrical Work by Licensed Contractor Offers Free Estimates
A licensed contractor announces readiness to perform various electrical jobs at reasonable prices with free estimates. Contact Farwell 47 F3 1613 for details or to arrange service.
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Farwell
Town Line Chicks Marketed By Local Distributor
Poultry promotion urges readers to buy United States approved Town Line chicks from 1811 O. W. Nash Distributor Host US-10 opposite D X Gun Station in Clare.
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O. W. Nash
Clare
Tax Collector Announces Tuesday Bank Booth to March First
Clare taxpayers are told that the City Treasurer Mrs. Jessie Gibba will be at the Citizens State Bank each Tuesday afternoon to collect city and dog taxes through March 1.
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Citizens State Bank
Jessie Gibba
Vernon Township Tax Collector Notice
Vernon taxpayers may meet the treasurer Fannie Schultz every Saturday afternoon until further notice to pay taxes for Vernon township.
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Furth
Vernon Township
Fannie Schultz
Sheridan Taxpayers to Pay Taxes at Citizens State Bank
Sheridan taxpayers will pay taxes at Citizens State Bank on Saturdays February 18 and 25 with John Kiingelhoter serving as treasurer. The notices appear in the 1912 issue and call for residents to fulfill tax obligations at the bank location.
Community clubs and meetings scheduled in Clare area
Coming events list meetings for Clare Common Council Chamber of Commerce Eastern Star American Legion J H Sparkel Post V F W Mason ic Lodge Clare Kiwanis Club Legion Auxiliary Farmers Union Grant Township O Connor School P T A and Clare High School Dramatic Club with February 24 meeting and February 28 banquet. Everyone welcome.
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O’connor
Clare High School Dramatic Club
Chamber of Commerce meets in Farwell Town Hall
Notice to business people of Farwell Michigan. A meeting at the Town Hall Monday evening February 20 1939 to organize a chamber of commerce. 8 00 sharp. Committee scheduled to attend.
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Farwell
Michigan
Chamber of Commerce
Notice from Bit on cattle care and abortion concern
To whom it may concern the writer Bit states he will charge $1.00 cash at time of service for Hereford cattle. He warns that cows suspected of abortion should not be brought onto his farm, Lits Chag Kleinhardt.
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Kleinhardt
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Geinficente
Clare Sportsmen
Ella K
Cat
Ecru
Betty Wells
Wwnu
Shli
Clare Sentinel
Detroit Creamery Co
James S&s. Bicknell
THE
the Peoples Bank
Clare Taxpayers
Vernon
Sheridan Taxpayers
John Kiingelhoter
Clare Common Council
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Order of the Eastern Star
American Legion
J. H. Sparkel
Masonic Lodge
Clare Kiwanis Club
Doherty
Legion Rooms
Grant Township Local No. 143
Farmers Union
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