Clare County Boy Scout Rally Draws Large Crowd
About two hundred people attended the Clare County Boy Scout pot luck dinner and rally on February 15. Clare and Harrison troops were represented. Farwell Troop absent due to a missing Scoutmaster. Eagle Scout Tony Burdo chaired the program, awards were presented to multiple Scouts, and Life and Eagle ranks were highlighted along with certificates of appreciation.
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Clare County Boy Scout
Clare
Harrison
Farwell Troop
Neal Joslin
Chas
D. Brophy
Ivah Emery
Olive Evans
Tony Burdo
Clifford Klapp
Clare-Isabella
Stuart McDonald
Harold Watson
McDonald
Jack Stewart
Paul Gibson
Wayne Tennant
Harrison Troop No
Emil Pfister
Herbert Byers
Herbert Smith
Willard Treland
Klapp
Douglas Fleming
Jack Rodaba
4-H Club Week Set Across Clare County March 3 11
Clare county 4-H clubs plan National 4-H Club Week activities March 3 to 11 with special meetings and self evaluation. Goals focus on food production conservation and health to address farm labor shortages, enrollment drives, and reflect on 1944 achievements feeding soldiers and boosting farm output.
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Clare County
Stanley Ball
Michigan
Victory Gardens
Edith Allen’s Three Sons in Military Service
Mrs Edith Allen hosted a family dinner on February 18 honoring son Myron who departed for military service. Twins Melvin in the Air Corps at Fort Myers Florida expects furlough February 20 to meet Myron at Fort Sheridan on Thursday. Eldest son Dewey enlisted in June 1941 and has served in Europe for about a year.
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Edith Allen
Myron
Pte
Melvin Allen
Air Corps
Fort Myers
Florida
Fort Sheridan
Congregational Father and Son Banquet Success
The Congregational Church held its annual Father and Son Banquet on a Wednesday evening February 21. Rev. Harold Watson gave the invocation, with dinner by the Ladies Guild and patriotic table décor. Clifton A. Youngman spoke on Around our Town, highlighting father and son ties, as 140 fathers and sons attended despite bad weather.
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Congregational Church
Harold Watson
Ladies Guild
United Nations
John Dunlop
Leo Brown
Austin Bates
Rev. Watson
Douglas Fleming
L. C. Garthe
Dorothy Pascoe
Agnes Pierson
Clifton A. Youngman
Lakeview
Watson
Flag Dedication at Congregational Church
The Congregational Church will host a Sunday flag dedication during morning worship. The Pilgrim Youth Fellowship funds and presents a Christian and an American flag to be showcased in the sanctuary. Rev. Harold Watson will preach on Serving Under Two Flags as Douglas Fleming and Herbert Smith present the flags.
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Congregational Church
Pilgrim Youth Fellowship
Our
Youth Fellowship
Harold Watson
Douglas Fleming
Church
Herbert Smith
Avis Murdoch
Dave Harter
Jane Coovearth
Joananne Perry
Clare City Council Prohibits Double Parking on Main Thoroughfare
Double parking on the main thoroughfare in Clare is strictly prohibited by order of the Common Council due to a state police complaint. Warning tickets will be issued by order of Clare City Council.
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City of
Clare
Mrs. E. Sprague Dies in Bay City Hospital
Edith Mary Allen Sprague dies in Bay City Michigan on February 17 1945 aged 32. Born October 9 1912 in Clare County Michigan she was married to Ernest Sprague November 21 1931 and leaves daughter Phyllis Ann, parents Eugene and Annie Allen, relatives in Alma and Clare, and funeral services were held at Clare Methodist Church with interment at Cherry Grove cemetery.
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Ernest Sprague
Bay City
Edith Mary Allen
Eugene
Annie Allen
Clarecotmnty
Michigan
Wm. Gerow
Robert Crossen
Alma
Clare
Phyllis Ann
Michigan Bell Telephone Company
Edith
Methodist
Ernest
Eugene Allen
Thurston Funeral Home
Clare Methodist Church
Chas. B. Hahn
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Clare Pioneers Reach 500 Mark With Shepherd Win
The Clare Pioneers improved to over five hundred with a 27 24 victory over Shepherd last Tuesday. Scores show 6 3 after one and 14 11 at half, before Clare pulled ahead 21 13 after intermission. The close final minutes saw Shepherd rally, but Clare’s balanced scoring from Chaffee Cappaert Hartshorn and Rodabaugh plus Foss defense kept them competitive as they prepare to face Gladwin in a key season finale.
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Clare Pioneers
Shepherd
Clare
Pioneers
Donnybrook
Chaffee
Cappaert
Hartshorn
Rodabaugh
Foss
Gladwin
Laymen's Day Observed at Clare Methodist Church
Sunday February 25 Laymen of Clare Methodist Church lead service with Theo Wallington as Worship chairman Harold Collins organist and speakers Emil Paster and Robert Claris. Public invited to attend.
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Methodist Church
Theo Wallington
Harold Collins
Emil Paster
Robert Claris
Christmas Box Sent to Belgium Returns Home
A Christmas package sent by Rev. and Mrs. Chas. Kleinhardt to Tech. Sgt. Royal Kleinhardt in Belgium last October was returned Tuesday. Royal has since been discharged to convalesce at Percy Jones Hospital in Battle Creek. The box followed him to Belgium and back. His brother Pvt. Robert Kleinhardt is convalescing in a hospital in France after action in Germany.
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Chas. Kleinhardt
Sgt
Royal
Kleinhardt
Belgium
Kleinhardts
United States
France
Germany
Olin Dies After Heart Attack at Clare
Jerry Jack Olin guest at the Doherty Hotel for a month died at 4 30 am Wednesday from a heart attack after two years of ill health. He lived on West Seventh Street and worked as a pumper and warehouse foreman for Garfield Petroleum in Gladwin before moving back to Clare. He left no known relatives and his death was ruled natural by Coroner Dr G B Lamb. Funeral services set for Friday at St Cecilia's Church after prayers at 9 30 am at the Doherty Funeral Home with Rev Fr Chas D Brophy presiding. Interment in St Cecilia's Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Jack Olin
Doherty
Mr. Olin
Seventh Street
Garfield Petroleum Company
Gladwin
Clare
St. Cecilia’s Cemetery
Private Edison Pelcher Reported Killed in Action
Mr and Mrs Peter Pelcher of Vet Bon township received a telegram from the War Department stating the Secretary of War offers sympathy on the loss of their son, Private Edison Pelcher. He was previously listed as missing in action and is now confirmed dead on Luzon January 14. Adjutant General confirms.
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Peter Pelcher
Vet ‘Bon Township
Wolri Department
Secretary of War
Edison Pelcher
Luzon
Powell Couple Informs Brother In Law POW Status
Mr and Mrs Glen Powell of Faxwell announce a War Department telegram confirming Pvt Gerald Cotterman their brother in law is a prisoner of war in Germany after being reported missing since December 18.
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Glen Powell
Faxwell
War Department
Pvt
Gerald Cotterman
Germany
WOUNDED IN ACTION IN EUROPE AND FRANCE AND BELGIUM
Nester Higgins of Alma reported by daughter Mrs. Lee Goff to be wounded in action and in a hospital in Belgium. Pfc Muril L Cooper, son of Mrs. Grace Cooper of Alma and grandson of Mrs. Bertha Randle of Clare, slightly wounded January 30 in France. machine gunner and tank driver with assault troops, served since June 6 1942, trained at Camp Pickett, Camp Forrest, the California desert, Camp Blanding, and Camp Phillip . overseas since March 1944. wife Betty and ten month old daughter Judy reside at Ithach. Sgt Warren G Watson, husband of Mrs. Warren Watson, wounded in action January 17 and promoted to Sergeant.
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Nester Higgins
L. H. Thompson
Lee Goff
Alma
Belgium
Muril L. Cooper
Grace Cooper
Bertha Randle
Clare
France
Camp Pickett
Camp Forrest
Tenn
California Desert
Camp Blanding
Pla
Camp Phillip
Kan
Betty
Judy
Ithach
Warren G. Watson
Warren Watson
Cpl
Notice of Sale of Rawlaigh Route in Clare County
Due to ill health I have sold out my Rawlaigh Route in Clare county to Mr. Darrel Edick. I am sure he will provide the very best service as a Rawleigh dealer. Thank you very much for your past patronage. A. M. Davis
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Rawlaigh
Clare County
Darrel Edick
Rawileigh
A. MM. Davis
Red Cross War Fund Drive Opens in Clare County
The 1945 Red Cross war fund campaign kicks off next Thursday March 1 with volunteers to contact county residents to raise Clare County's 6500 share of the national 200000000 goal. Local chairmen include Mrs Pearl W Pidd and George J Lehr with 12 community organizers listed and more appointments to follow.
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American Red Cross War Fund
Clare County
Red Cross
Pearl W. Pidd
County War Fund
George J. Lehr
Clare
Robert Archamabult
Sam Wilkin
John Asline
Farwell
Blanche Sage
Harrison
Fred Smith
Hatton
Wm. Hileman
Grant
Flora Walters
Frost
Fred Clark
Franklin
Chas. Woodry
Hamilton
Walter Ehle
Arthur
Robert Carter
Lincoln
Francis M. Baker
Sentinel
Sleet Storm on Anniversary of 1922 Damage
The sleet storm tied Michigan for a day and a half echoing the 1922 event with damage to buildings shade and fruit trees. Roads were dangerous and rail service slowed while phone and power lines failed briefly. One injury accident occurred near Clare as Dorita Grewe lost control. four others were hurt lightly but recovered in Clare Hospital after x rays. State Police investigated.
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Michigan
Dorita Grewe
Kingsley
Clare
Jerry
Helen Tanzey
Deaths Hrvin Mizer A Dover Resident
Hrvin Mizer lifelong Dover area resident died Sunday at his daughter Mrs. St. Clair Hamlin's home in South Lyons. Funeral services were held at Dover Tabernacle Thursday with Chas Kleinhardt officiating and interment in Cherry Grove Cemetery beside his wife. The life story will be published next week.
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Hrvin Mizer
St. Clair Hamlin
South Lyons
Gettiers
Dover
Hig Pennaings
Dover, Tabernacle
Rats Chas
Kleinhardt
Cherry
Grove Cemetery
Pioneers Enter District Tournament Next Thursday
Clare High Pioneers advance to the 1945 District Tournament at Mt Pleasant with Clare Coleman Beaverton Gladwin and Remus. Remus is an unknown but strong contender while Clare has defeated most rivals this season. Fans hope for the trophy as the Green and White seek success.
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Clare High Pioneers
Mt. Pleasant
Clare
Coleman
Beaverton
Gladwin
Remus
Mrs Honderich Dies At Son’s Farmington Home
Mrs M R Honderich, longtime associate pastor at the Hagle Church of God, died February 14 at the home of her son Milton in Farmington Michigan. Funeral services were held at the Thurston Funeral Home and the Hagle Church of God with interment at Spence Cemetery Crystal.
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M. R. Honderich
Milton
Farmington
Hagle Church of God
Christ
Henderich
Thurston Funeral
Spence
Crystal
Michigan
Glee Clubs Plan Minstrel Show to Finance Piano
Clare Public School glee clubs raise funds for a grand piano. To finance the instrument money is put in war bonds and a Minstrel show on April 6 will admit 65 chorus voices with no admission charge for card holders.
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Clare Public School
Grand Piano Club
Teachers Association
Brown Corners Community Meeting Friday Evening
The Brown Corners Community Meeting will be held at 8:00 PM this Friday February 23 at the Brown Corners schoolhouse. A program includes war pictures by Robert Carter and a pot luck lunch at the close. Everyone is welcome.
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Brown + Corners
Brown ‘Corners
Robert Carter
Arthur Pioneer Called To Her Reward
Sarah Angeline Shilt of Dark County Ohio born January 22 1869 died February 11 1945 at her son Earl Sanders home in Arthur Township Clare County Michigan aged 76 years 18 days. Married 1877 to Frances M Sanders parents of Hart and Delbert they moved from Paulding Ohio to Michigan in 1900. Husband died January 22 1939. Survived by sons Harl and Delbert six granddaughters one grandson ten great grandchildren one half brother Elza Shilt Massillon Ohio and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held February 14 at Arthur town hall with Rev Charles Kleinhardt. interment Arthur Township Cemetery.
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Sarah
Angeline Shilt
Dark County
Ohio
Earl Sanders
Arthur Township
Clare County
Michigan
Paulding
Frances M. Sanders
Hart
Delbert
Paulding County
Harl
Clare
Elza Shilt
Massillon
Evening Star
Arthur Town Hall
Dohertys
Charles Kleinhardt
Ted Newman
Arnold
Letha Garver
Helen, Sanders
Royal Oak
Orval’ Sanders
Regulating Spring Field Burns in Lower Michigan
The Michigan Department of Conservation will enforce spring burn regulations for fields marshes and swales. Durward Robson notes widespread practice but growing out of control damage, including peat lands and buildings. Offenders will be arrested and face court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower
Michigan
Department of Conservation
Durward Robson
Department
Robson
Dance Night at BP Hall Sets Modern and Old Time
Dance event at BP Hall Farwell on Saturday night features modern and old time styles. Admission price listed for couples and extra ladies. attendees urged to arrive early for ceremony and seating.
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Hs K
Farwell
Bath
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Jack Rodabaugh
Eagle Scouts
Clare City Council
E. Sprague
Pioneer Varsity
Varnest
Pritchas
Leitner
Dozes
Bates
Jerry J. Olin
Pfs
Eagle Church
Vera Kleinhardt
Arthur Pioneer
Sarah Sanders
Arthur Cemetery
Conservation’ Department
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