Rep Callaghan Opposes Wayne County Representation Expansion
Rep Miles M Callaghan sends a letter to the Wayne County reapportionment committee opposing a Detroit Plan style expansion. He warns a 40 member Wayne County House would veto legislation and urges a 25 member revised plan while noting population shifts and political motives.
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Rep
Callaghan
Wayne
House
Miles M. Callaghan
Wayne County Reapportionment Committee
Local man hospitalized after kite mishap in Mt Pleasant
Andy Hagen of Midland was injured Sunday when his kite caps were broken. Passersby and the Dow Chemical Co. crew assisted before he was taken to Brand Stetter Hospital at Mt Pleasant for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Andy ‘Hagen
Dow Chemical Co
Midland
Puttitiz
Apica
Brandstetter Hospital
Mt. Pleasanit
Hendersons Leave County Infirmary After Five Years
The county advertised for sealed bids for keeper and matron of the Glare County farm and infirmary with Feb 15 serving as opening day. Nine proposals were received and Mr. and Mrs Clair Stanley of Vernon township won. Mr and Mrs Hugh Henderson, in charge of the county institute for five years, end service and will retire April 1. Twenty three inmates are now cared for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glare
Clair Stanley
Vernon Township
Hugh Henderson
County Institute
Thwenty
Indian School Band to Perform in Clare Auditorium
The Mt. Pleasant Indian School band will give a short concert Friday morning at 11:46 in the Clare school auditorium. The Clare band will reply with a future performance at the Indian School. The public is invited to attend.
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Mt. Pleasant
Clare School
Clare
Five County Grange Association Meeting in Midland
Grangers gather at the Community Center Building Midland on Thursday February 25 1932. Activities start 10 a m with executive committee, mixer and lecturers conference. Lunch not provided but tables assigned. program includes sales tax topics and income tax remarks by Prof Herbert with musical interludes. All farmers urged to attend.
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Community Center
Midland
Midland County Pomona
Hach Grange
Midland Pomona
Grange
Grange Association
Midland County
James Driver
G. C. Leibrand
C.V. Fenner
Herbert
Lansing
Webershank
Home Talent A. Washington Bicentennial Program
A dramatic home talent program directed by Mrs. Chas Aimble will be presented February 25 at Harrison Opera House with participation from H. B.S pupils.
Ladies of Clothing Project Set Achievement Day Event
More than one hundred county women will gather at Harrison Opera House next Tuesday February 23 for the second annual Achievement Day of the Extension Clothing class. The event will feature exhibits, a business meeting, a cafeteria lunch, a style show and readings with participation by the community.
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Harrison Opera House
Harrison Congregational Church
Michigan State College
Irene Taylor
State College
Him Grove
Michigan
Pomona Grange Meeting Planned for February 24
Pomona Grange will meet with Advance on Wednesday evening February 24. A pot luck supper will be served.
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Clare Isabella
County Sunday School Conference Set Next Sunday
A county Sunday School Conference will be held at the Congregational church next Sunday afternoon from 2:30 to 4:30. Rev. W Coggan and Miss Jane Catton of Lansing, state workers for the Michigan Council of Religious Education, will speak and lead the conference. The event is interdenominational and open to Sunday School workers and friends from all county churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
W. Coggan
Jone Catton
Lansing
Michigan Council of Religious Education
Patriotic program by Clare Study Club marks George Washington bicentennial
The Clare Study Club met Tuesday to celebrate the nation’s two hundredth birthday of George Washington. Mrs Marl Sternaman chaired the day with Mrs Dean organizing the program. The crowd sang The Star Spangled Banner and My Country Tis of Thee. Papers on Washington’s life were read and musical numbers included marches from Washington’s era and a duet performing Pather of the land awe love.
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George Washington
Clare Study Club
Marl Sternaman
Dean
Banner
Miss Rogers
Washington
Edith Louch
Card Party and Dance at 1. C. Or BP, jrall
A card party and dance is scheduled for February 24 at 1. C. Or BP, jrall. Ladies are asked to bring sandwiches or fried cakes. Public invited.
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1. C
Jrall
Clare Holds Sad Basketball Re Cord During Week
The Glareigh school team lost a tough game at Midland on Friday February 12. Clare missed nine of fourteen free throws and fell 15 to 13 as Midland edged ahead late. Wilson led Clare with six points while Sutton and Allen added. Continued on page ten.
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Glareigh
Midland
Clare
Sutton
Allen
Wilson
Walton
Mussell
Green
Clare Goos Literature Club Pot Luck Lunch Tuesday
The Clare Goos Literature Club meets at Mrs. Adelaide Wylie's on Tuesday February 23 at 6 30 PM. It is a pot luck gathering and members are asked to bring their own dishes. A few essential items will be solicited otherwise attendees may bring any dish they wish.
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Clare Goos Literature Club
Adelaide Wylie
Sebruary
Bridge and Luncheon at Thayer Home Vernon
Mrs. Louie Thayer hosted a surprise birthday bridge and luncheon at her Vernon home last Thursday night. Sixteen Clare friends attended. four bridge tables determined high scores for Mrs. John Groves and Mrs. O. A. Derby. A two course luncheon followed and guests presented a birthday gift to Mrs. Thayer. The exact anniversary remained unclear.
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Louie
Thayer
Clare
Vernon
Margaret Forsberg
Coleman
Howrs
John Groves
O. A. Derby
Father and Son Banquet Highlights at Congregational Church
The Father and Son banquet on Thursday February 11 at the Congregational church drew strong praise for service and food. George White served as toastmaster and the high school quartet received applause. Dr. James King of Olivet College delivered the main speech on youth then and now, as Norris Elden led community singing and all concluded with Good Night Ladies.
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George White
William Horhstetler
Lawyer WyHe
James ~King
Olivet College
Norris Elden
Funeral conducted Saturday afternoon for William Gorr
William Julius Gorr born in Germany on August 26 1854 died February 10 at his brother Eds home in Mt Pleasant Michigan Survived by brother Edward and ten nieces and nephews The Rev J H Lockyer conducted services at the Edward Gorr home on Saturday afternoon burial followed at Surrey cemetery
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William Julius Gorr
Germany
Christian
Mary Louis Grossman Gorr
Mt. Pleasant
Michigan
Vernon Township
William
Gilmore Township
Augusta
Amelia
Mary
Frank
Eoward
Glenn
Bernard
Arleigh
Clare
Raymond
Mary Gort
Hilda Turbush
Ralph Duncan
Flint
Dorothy Uort
Rochester
Glee
Edward Duncan
Long Beach
California
J. H. Lockyer
Edward Gorr
Surrey
Colonial Old Tyme Supper at Methodist Church
The Methodist Ladies Auxiliary announces a Washington supper next Wednesday evening at the church parlors from 5 30 to 7 50. Plates are 35 cents with Virginia jam horseradish scalloped potatoes buttered beans cherry salad pickles jelly assorted pies rolls and coffee.
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Methodist
Washinton
Virginia
County Teachers Attend Inspiring Institute in Clare
Clare county teachers gathered at Clare High School for the mid winter instructional institute despite icy roads. Superintendent Richard 26gan and 19 teachers hosted guests with a welcome from the Clare band and a program of songs readings and a visit to a Seth Parker film at the town theatre. John Asline honored for his support of local schools, Rev John Lockyer offered prayers, and Miss Doris Gerow led music with the junior high and primary students.
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Dr. King
Olivet College
King
Jincoln
Washington
Clare
Rogers
Gerow
Clare High School
Clare County
Nere
Richard
John Asline
Institute
Seth Parker
Neck of the Woods
Aldrich
Sev
Albert Dawe
First Congregational Church
George Boyd
Bryan
Boyd
Washington Post
Madge Byrne Lamb
Farwell
Charles Amble
Harrison
John Lockyer
M. EB. Church
Clare City
Doris Gerow
Virginia
Little George
Gegow
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Reed City
Benjamin B. Pelhan
Wayne County
Detroit
Senate
Osceola
House of Representatives
H. Henderson
Five County Grange Association
Ladies OF Clothing Project
Pomona. Grange
Indians
James King
William Gorr
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