First Ski Meet at Snowsnake Well Promises Snow Fun
The first annual Ski Festival at Snowsnake Mountain was held February 12 and 13 with downhill, trail, and slalom races. Winners include Dr. G. H. Found and Wm Heckrodt each with 12 points, Marian Chapman 13, and Miss Brasseur 14. Alma Lee Seiter was chosen queen at a Doherty Hotel party. The weekend featured a comic program, speeches by James A. D Arcy, and colorful costumes with about 500 attendees from Detroit and nearby towns.
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Snowsnake Mountain
Brasseur
Saginaw
Marian Chapman
Alma Lee Seiter
Clare
Doherty Hotel
Clare Manufacturing Company
James A. D'Arcy
Chambers of Commerce of
Clare and Harrison
Grace McArthur
Baroness von Struddel
Switzerland
D'Arcy
Michigan
Jones explains Red Cross blood program in Clare
G W Jones of Owosso visited Clare to meet with the Clare County Red Cross Chapter at the City Library. He outlined the Red Cross National Blood Bank operation and noted the Tri County Medical Association approved the program. State mobile units will visit Clare again next summer for local and national emergencies. Red Cross Home Service Chairman Mrs Dan McDonald says needs of burned-out families and veterans’ dependents are increasingly met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owosso
Red Cross
Clare
Clare County Red Cross
Red Cross National Blood Bank
Phe-Tri-County Medical
Gratiot
Isabella
K. Hammerberg
Department of Health
Clare County
Clare Hospital
Red Cross Home Service
Dan McDonald
Dr Trout to Speak at Congregational Church Sunday
Dr David Trovit of Central Michigan College Mt Pleasant will again be the morning speaker at the Congregational Church. He appears in a series of pulpit talks by visitors as part of Rev Powe's program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Trovit
Central Michigan College
Mt. Pleasant
Congregational Church
Apeare
Powe
Chambers of Commerce
G. C. Born
Clare
John Rose
Ewart
Art Grim
Shepherd
B. J. Hafer
Reed City
Central Michigan College News Bureau
United Fund campaign promotes efficiency and health gains
The notice urges giving once for many through the United Fund to consolidate campaigns from multiple health and welfare agencies. It highlights lower campaign costs, broader reach, and lasting impact on disease prevention, with local chairmen listed for Clare county and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Fund
Clare County
United Health and Welfare Fund
United ‘Fond
American Red Cross
National Foundation
Atty
Harold "B. Hughes
Clare
G.C
Guy Autry
Don’ Lice—Farwell
Francis McKenna—Harrison
Clifford Malosh—Uake
J. B.watters—Temple
Bill Kubat Suffers Skull Fracture After Ice Fall
Bill Kubat fractured his skull in a fall on the ice at a Clare Manufacturing Company party at Mt Vernon Grange Saturday evening. He was treated at Central Michigan Community Hospital Mt Pleasant and released Wednesday. He is recovering at home with bed rest and expects two to three weeks before work.
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Bill Kubat
Clare Manufacturing Company
Ernon Grange
Central Michigan Communnity Hospital
Mt. Pleasant
West Wheaton Ave
Mason Lodge To Honor Five Raising Six Candidates
John Q Look Lodge No 404 F and A M will confer the third degree on six candidates from Clare and Farwell Lodges at the Claire Masonic Temple Tuesday. Lodge opens 4 00 p m Dinner at 6 30 p m honoring Master Masons with 25 years service. After banquet the degree will be completed with one candidate raised in lying form and Clare Lodge will present a dramatization with new robes and paraphernalia.
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John Q
Look Lodge
Clare
Farwell
Claire Masonic Temple
John Q. Look Lodge
Clare Lodge
Increase Funds for Conservation Program in Clare County
Clare County farmers may sign farm plans to join the enlarged 1949 agricultural conservation program. Andrew J. Keyser says funds are authorized to boost individual assistance payments and overall county conservation work. Eligible practices include liming materials fertilizer green manure cover crops waterways pasture establishment land clearing tree planting and drainage work. Sign-up runs through March 31 at the County AAA office in Harrison or at township meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Andrew J. Keyser
AAA
Clare
County Aaa
Harrison
Sheridan Township
Sheridan Town Hall
Arthur Township
Arthur Town
Hayes, Hatton
Frost
Grant Township
Grant ‘Town Hall
Greenwood
Redding
Summerfield
Greenwood Town Hall
Winterfield
Winterfield Town Hall
Surrey
Garfield
Lincoln
Freeman
Garfield Town Hall
Hamilton
Franklin
Hamilton Town Hall
Fire Prevention meeting in Clare community
A Wednesday evening gathering at the Hotel Doherty drew about 125 attendees including members from the Michigan State Fire Prevention Association Clare Chamber of Commerce Clare Kiwanis Club and Rotary Club. Judge Donald E Holbrook gave the invocation and Bill Grosvenor discussed fire prevention with slides while local Boy Scouts guided visitors through area businesses and churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan State Fire Prevention
Clare Chamber of
Clare
Rotary’ Club
Art Damoth
Hotel Doherty
Donald Ei
Holbrook
Doherty
Theo. Wallington
Claré
G. ‘Born
Channel of Commerce
Mark H. Bicknell
Kiwanis Club
Harold B. Hughes
Rotary Club
Bill” Grosvenors
Michigan
Edward Axford Clare County pioneer dies at 75
Edward Axford longtime Clare County businessman and resident of Grant township died February 12 1949 at Central Michigan Hospital Mt Pleasant after a long illness. He was born July 10 1873 in Ontario Canada and married Mable Allen December 25 1896. He operated Clare Realty & Investment Company and earlier traveled in Belgium and Percheron draft horses. Funeral held at Thurston Chapel with Rev. Chas B Hahn officiating and burial at Cherry Grove cemetery beside his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Axford
Clare
Grant Township
Central Michigan
Mt. Pleasant
Charles Edward Axford
Clare County
Michigan
Harrison
Mable’ Allen
W.B
Charlotte
United States
Otto
Axford
Clare’ County
Farwell
Clare Realty & Investment
Axfords
Daisy Tiedellan
Aaron Allen
Leslie
Thurston Chapel
Chas. B. Hahn
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Post Office Closed In Clare For Washington Birthday
Clare post office will be closed next Tuesday February 22 in observance of George Washington's birthday. Lobby access ends and no regular city or rural mail deliveries occur. Mail in the front box will be dispatched and special delivery and perishable mail will be delivered.
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Clare
George Washington
Vffite
Two Men Face Charges In Local Court
Deputy Clint Cook of Lake George arrested Kenneth Cook of Bisie and Harold Hovey of Lansing on carrying a concealed weapon. They appeared before Justice Mathias Monday and were bound over to Circuit Court with bonds of 500 dollars each. Robert Bowlin of Clare was arrested by city police on a complaint by Paul Lowrey for leaving the scene of an accident after a two car collision. Bowlin pleaded guilty and was fined in Municipal Court.
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Clint Cook
Lake George
Kenneth ‘Cook
Bisie
Harold Hovey
Lansing
Justice
Mathias
Robert Bowlin
Clare
Paul 0. Lowrey
Midland
Bowlin
Lowery
Wm.b. Dunlop
Brotherhood Week Observance Announced Nationwide
The National Conference of Christians and Jews announces Brotherhood Week from February 20 to 27. President Truman supports civic and educational participation to make brotherhood a living reality across homes, schools, factories, offices, and churches. An annual award will honor communities advancing race and religious harmony and minority treatment.
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Brotherhood
National Conference of Christians
Hugh P. MacManimrin
David
Harry S. Truman
Ship of Brotherhood
Weéit
National Conference of Christians and Jews
Bank Closed Tuesday In Observance Of Washington Birthday
Citizens State Bank will be closed Tuesday February 22 in observance of Washington's birthday a legal holiday. Drive carefully the life you save may be your own.
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Citizens’ State Bank
Washington
Alwayae
DAR Chooses Good Citizens From This Area
Isabella Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution selects twelve high school seniors as Good Citizenship Pilgrims from local schools. Winners include Blanche Woodruff Beaverton Rural Agricultural and Caroline Wood Blanchard High. state winner will receive a $100 bond and be announced at the Flint conference March 26 with a bronze pin awarded to each local winner.
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DAR Gnd
Piletims
Isabella
Chapter Daughters
Blanche ‘Woodruff
Beaverton
Rural Agricultural School
Caroline
Daughters of
Peru
Dar
Michigan
United States
National Society
Flint
Isabella Chapter
Deaths Vern Acre at 54 inMt Pleasant and area resident
Vernon Acre 54 died Tuesday at Community Hospital Mt Pleasant. He lived near Clare and Coleman for years. The body lies at Friz Undertaking Parlors. Survived by wife and two children. Funeral service Friday afternoon at 2 30 at Clare Baptist Church with Gene Burton officiating. Burial Cherry Grove Cemetery. February United Fund contributions aid humanity year round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Clare and
Coleman
Friz Undertaking
Clare Baptist Church
Gene Burton
Cherry Grove Celidtery
Rotary Charter and Ladies Night at Doherty Hotel
Clare Rosarians marked their charter anniversary with the annual Ladies Night in the Doherty Hotel Wedgewood Room Tuesday evening. About 240 members attended with special guest William Byers former first president of the Chien local club. Charles Parks Bay Day School superintendent spoke on Modern Education and civic lessons. Miss Marion Newberry sang and dancing followed with Bod Spencer’s music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doherty
Wedgewood
S. G. McArthur
George White
Harold Hughes
J. Stuart Bicknell
Jack Hall
Sisted Ono Club
Parks
Iim
Marion Newberry
Saginaw
Ruory
Bods Spencer
Dan McDonald
Connie Walker
Amia Court Bauer
Pioneers Fall Twice at Evart in Friday Frame
The Pioneers lost both games to Evart last Friday night. Clare led Clare with 15 points in the close varsity clash, Lynn Hahn top-scoring for Evart with 15 and Blair Wood Worstell adding 9. Gladwin reserves fell 32-25 to Evart as Green scored 9 and Bellows 7 for Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer
Evart
Clare
Eni
Lynn
Hahn
Blwood
Worstell
Pioneers
Janene
Gladwinites
the Lakes
Gold Star Mothers State Convention Planned in Clare
A disrupted notice reports the Gold Star Mothers State Convention to be held in Clare for their annual meeting in September. Mrs Ina Hammond attended a department board meeting last Friday and was elected president of the state department. A luncheon followed with attendants and officers present.
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Clare
Ina Hammond
State Départment
Tite
Fe Clare
Samptember
Hammond
Igsa
State Department
Pricy
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G. H. Found
Heckrodt
Jim Bicknell
Fred Lincoln
Chas. Hutchenreuther
Jones
RED Cross Blood
Stite
Red Cross Bank
Trout
Imasonic Lodge
Agai
Commerce Group
Ed. Axford
Cherry Grove
Donna Foote
Clare High
Joyce Schaar Farwell
Rural Agr
Vernacre
Rotary Charter
Charles Parks
Gladwin
At. Congregational Church
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