Clare Chamber of Commerce Hears Growth Plans
The February meeting notes Clare growth with new homes and tourism inquiry drives. Secretary Kennedy and aides will collect lake area information while resort owners are urged to share cottages for sale or rent and related services. The board also filled a vacancy by appointing Chester Richard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare. Chamber of Commerce
Barnes Cafe
Harold Fleming
Clare
Chamber of Commerce
Pubiic
Dale Kennedy
Michigan
Henry Doll
Richard Woodcock
Kennedy
Chamber
Tourists Information Bureau
The
Sentinel
Chester Richard
E. W. Brown
Farwell
Florida
James Russell Lowell An American Author Biography
James Russell Lowell born February 22 1819 in Cambridge Massachusetts died August 12 1891. He graduated Harvard 1838 read languages fluently wrote verse first volume A Year’s Life 1841 married Marie White 1844 lived Elmwood served as minister to Spain then England during Hayes era. Noted works include The First Snowfall The Heritage To A Pine Tree Indian Summer Reverie and Under the Willows Essays The Capital and Commemoration Ode My Warden Acquaintance Democracy.
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Horn
Cambridge
Mass
Harriet Spence
Lowell
Harvard
Marie White
Elmwood
Hayes
Spain
England
Light and Power Consumers Warn of Service Delays
Consumers Power warns users of prompt service and courteous handling amid ongoing power outages. The note references idzets Stata Bank as a background mention in the communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Idzets Stata Bank
Jolly Juniors Celebrate Washington Birthday Party
The Jolly Juniors class of the Methodist Sunday school gathered at Vena Lee Gillespie’s home for a Washington Birthday dinner and entertainment. Phyllis Sternaman won the “Do you know” contest after singing, piano solos, a story, a poem, tap dancing, and a vocal solo. Attending were Vena Lee Gillespie Doris Maxwell June Stanford Phyllis Sternaman Betty Presley Kennetha Barnes Joann Richard Janet Bicknell Natalie Smith Delta Lee Walker Jacqueline Frey Donna Jean Langston and their teacher Mrs Marshall.
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Jolly
Methodist Sunday School
Vena Lee Gillespie
Washington
Phyllis Sternaman
Doris Maxwell
June Stanford
Betty Presley
Kennetha Barnes
Joann Richard
Janet Bicknell
Natalie Smith
Delta Lee Walker
Jacqueline Frey
Donna Jean Langston
Mrs. Marshall
Mrs Chester Welch Guest at Study Club Meeting
The study club met February 22 at Mrs Art Damoth’s home despite icy conditions. President Mrs Martha Bicknell led the group which discussed a Starr Commonwealth for Boys invitation and thanked the club for its donation. The club voted to plant an acre of Pines in Higgins Lake in honor of former district president Mrs Mulder.
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Welch
Bicknell
Louisa Bowler
Crews
Teasdale
Christmas Seal Clinic Aids Clare County TB Check
Twenty three Clare county residents were examined by chest X ray for tuberculosis under a Christmas seal funded clinic. The Michigan Tuberculosis Association in cooperation with District Health Department No. 7 directed by Dr. E. V. Thiehoff organized the drive with X ray films prepared by Arnold J. Linden. Films will be read in Detroit by TB specialists to aid early detection and prevent spread among contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Michigan Tuberculosis Association
District Health Department No. 7
E. V. Thiehoff
Arnold J. Linden
Detroit
Clare Red and Gut Club Annual Meeting and Elections
The Clare Red and Gut Club will hold its annual meeting and officer election at the I O C FB hall on Wednesday evening March 2 at 8 00. Secretary Henry Doll urges full attendance as important business will be transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Red and Gut Club
Henry Doll
Murals Inspire Art Lovers Across Clare Community
Clare residents enjoy a new civic feature murals in local institutions expand appreciation for art. Allan Thomas of Jackson Michigan painted a mural for the post office under a Treasury Department contract. During holidays two group murals by Gerald Mast, produced at the Detroit Institute of Arts, were installed in Clare High School Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Clare High School
Gerald Mast
Detroit Institute of Arts
High School and Board of Education
Clare Lodges Join District Meeting Despite Ice
Eighteen members and friends of the Clare Rebekah and Oddfellow lodges traveled through icy roads to Shepherd for the District meeting on February 17. District President Alexander E. Wylie chaired the session with local and surrounding lodge representation totaling about 250 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Rebekah and Oddfellow Lodges
Shepherd
Alexander E. Wylie
Clare
America
Alice Anthony
Pioneer of Greenwood Township Passes Away at 80
R Barlow of Greenwood Township died Wednesday at his home after weeks of illness. He lived in the township for 60 years. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:00 PM at the A B Church in Harrison, with burial in Maple Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Barlow
Greenwood Township
A.B. Church
Harrison
Maple Grove
Glen Sanford Initiated Into Delta Sigma Phi at Hillsdale
Glen Sanford known as a Clare freshman was initiated into the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity at Hillsdale College last Sunday. He received the fraternity pin and a telegram of congratulations from A. F. Bates, a former Hillsdale instructor. Sanford reports strong tests and enjoyment of college work while rooming with Don Smith, a former professional basketball player.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Santora
Delta Sigma Phi
Hillsdale College
Clare
Glen
Redd
A. F. Bates
Clare, Mich
Bates
Clare High
Hillsdale
F. C. Sanford
Don Smith
Fostoria
Ohio
Doc
Standish Hosts Tenth District American Legion Meeting
Standish welcomed the Tenth District American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary for two meetings beginning at 4:30 PM. District officers and members reported on child welfare work, Sons of the American Legion activities, and 1938 Clare Post membership. The banquet at the Methodist Episcopal Church featured speakers Bay City and Gaylord officials, with dancing to follow at Standish High School Gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Standish
the Legion
Arenac
County Court House
Bennet S. Azer
Mio
Sere- Sant-at-Arma
William Harger
Clare
Legion
Alexander E. Wylie
Sons of the American Legion
Tower Michigan
Conrad Walker
Stanley L. Masten
Auxilary
Summer Trail
Adelaide ©. Wylie
Belva
D. C
Carl H. Smith
Bay City
Edward Bilitzke
Gaylord
George Washington
Standish High School
Local Chiropractor Announces Radioclast Clinic
Dr. Born, a local chiropractor, announces a new Radioclast instrument for back health. The device places electrodes on the body to locate dis ease and toxins. A clinic opens Monday and runs until March 5 with advance appointments required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Born
Ggc
The
Sentinel
Born
Pioneers Fall to Remus in Close Junior High Clash
Clare High School Pioneers lose a tight home game 36 to 28 to Remus led by A Ludy. Bryant scores 12 for Clare, Parker and Cappaert excel in defense. Remus second team wins 21 19. Farwell beats Clare 19 16 in noon junior high game with a rematch planned.
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Clare High School Pioneers
Remus
Bryant
Parker
Cappaert
A. Ludy
Clare
Safety Patrol
Farwell
Farwell Junior High
Gladwin five trounces Pioneers 31 20 in tough battle
Gladwin's taller, spirited five overwhelmed the Fighting Pioneers 31 to 20 on Tuesday night before a large home crowd. Bryant and Cappeart led Pioneer guards with the only baskets until Cleland Green energized the team in the third period. Parkins and Green added six points. The reserves, short on Cradit Garcon and Green, suffered a 23 to 7 setback. Tonight the Pioneers travel to Sacred Heart's Mt. Pleasant gym hoping for a win and fan support.
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Gladwin
Pioneers
Fighting Pioneers
Bryant
Cappeart
Ghards
Cleland Green
Wong
Cradit
Garcon
Parkins
Green
Mt. Pleasant
Fighting Irish
Sacred Heart
Fish Supper Tonight at Hilltop Tavern
A Friday night fish supper is planned at Hilltop Tavern with price per plate listed as 35 cents. The notice invites attendees for February 25th and notes casual dining and social gathering.
Extension Leaders To Receive Fourth Lesson
Clare County Home Economics Extension groups study scientific meal planning under Miss Mary Jones district home agent. The March 4 meeting at Clare High School begins at two o'clock and covers adapting one menu to all ages with three meals daily for active children and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fonth
Clare High School
Clare County Home Economic Extension Groups
Mary Jones
Building Costs Lower Says Local Lumber Dealer
Gus Marotzke of the Clare Elevator Company argues building costs have fallen since 1926, citing a survey showing materials fixtures and equipment are on average 3.8 percent cheaper. He notes many key items like yellow pine lumber cement glass and roofing are cheaper in Clare, with financing costs under FHA still favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Marotzke
Clare Elevator Company
Gus
Clare
Guild to Have Bay City Speaker for Next Meeting
Mrs. W F Hyatt Bay City Times society editor will speak at the Congregational Guild meeting in the church parlors next Wednesday afternoon. The program includes music and New Members Day honors for eight new members. Reservations for a 1 30 luncheon are due by Monday with several contact options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Hyatt
Bay City Times
Congregational Guild
Hyatt
Phillipine Islands
Lloyd Wagner
Malcolm Feighner
A. F. Bates
Jay Hansen
R. W. Ryan
Leo Oden
David Mair
Ralph Howlett
Wayne Geeck
Lionel Duncan
Leo Joslin
Winnie Coveart
Stanley Masten
Fred Hudson
Ways and Means Committee
Wagner
Feighner
Jesse Trump
Guild
Bare Sale Set For Saturday at Jackson Market
A bare sale is scheduled for Saturday February 26 at Jackson Market. The event is hosted in part by Ladies St. Cecilia's Church and invites community participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson’n Market
Ladies St. Cecilia's Church
Mammoth Oil Co Secures Control of Edenville Field
Mammoth Producing and Refining, led by Isaiah Leebove, bid Tuesday to gain control of Michigan’s Edenville discovery by buying a controlling stake. The deal reportedly involves a quarter million dollars for the 850 barrel gusher and a 320 acre lease, following Mammoth’s prior acquisition of a 40 acre offset lease. Negotiations occurred with Michigan Devonian Oil of Saginaw and Chapman and associated companies, which drilled the discovery well three weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mammoth Producing and Refining Corporation
Isaiah Leebove
Michigan
Edenville
Mammoth
Michigan Devonian Oil Company
Saginaw
Chapman and Associated Oil Companies
Gas and oil wells reported in Isabella county Michigan
Isabella county adds a Pure Oil Willie No 11 well in Broom field bottomed in Monroe lime at 3667 feet with 170 barrels daily. Michigan Cities Natural Gas Rhode No 1 tested for 250000 cubic feet gas in Stray sand with top 1394 feet bottom 1413 feet. J W Wicklund on Skarritt No 3 advances in Broomfield. Pure Latham Heirs No 8 in Sherman shut at 3683 feet without commercial oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella County
Michigan
Pure Oil Company
Willie No. 11
Broomfield Township
Monroe
Michigan Cities Natural Gag Company
J. W. Wicklund Development Company
Broomfield-Sherman
Gamble Store Moves to New Location February 28
Gamble Store announces relocation to the Dr McKnight building on McEwan Street on February 28 to expand stock and display space. Owner Roy Beltinck states the move will better serve existing and new patrons with a broader stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamble
Dr. McKnight
McEwan Street
Johnson Electric
Roy Beltinck
Longfellow A Famous Poet From Bowdoin to Cambridge
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow born 1807 in Portland Maine died 1882 in Cambridge Massachusetts buried Mount Auburn. He studied at Bowdoin College and Harvard University wrote Evangeline Hiawatha The Courtship of Miles Standish and other poems. He lived in Washingtons headquarters house near Cambridge.
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Portland
Maine
Cambridge
Mass
Mount Auburn
Lowell
Longfellow
Bowdoin College
Bowdoin
Italy
Spain
France
Harvard University
Washington
Miles Standish
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C. OF C
James Russell Lowell
Mrs
Chester Welch
Higgins Lake
Mulder
Shepherd Organization
Oddfellows
Rebekahs
Theo. Hummel
Hira Duncan
Rebekah
Verna Moore
Coleman
Girls of
Glee Club
Shepherd High School
Reading
Rebecca Abbott
Elizabeth McIntosh
Fannie Schultz
Kenneth Smith
Winn
Eva
Helen Davis
John Schultz
Arthur Walters
Millie Bastian
Nathan Dafoy
Madonna Dafoy
Harry Nowlen
Fred Stevens
Douglas Smith
Alexander E. Wrlie
Glen Sanford
Tenth District
Washington Party
Masonic Hall
William Cullen Bryant
Betty Walker
Richard Greenfield
Doris Gerow
Albert Dawe
Edgar Bergen
Charlie McCarthney
Fred C. Busche
Kenneth Hendrie
Adelaide Wylie
Alex McKinnon
Russell Thurston
Clare Elevator Co
L. J. Wagner
Mammoth Oil CO
Edenville Field
Weidman
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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