Clare Rod and Gun Club Elects Officers and Directors
The Clare Rod and Gun Club held its annual election at the V F W hall. Lawrence Brown was reelected president and Wallace Johnson became secretary treasurer. Directors chosen for two years include Clair Walters Fred Walters Henry Doll Ray Archbold Kenneth Clark. One year directors are Harold Bates Paul Archbold and Lawrence Wymer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Rod and Gun Club
V.F.W. Hall
Lawrence Brown
Kenneth Gunderman
Wallace Johnson
Clair Walters
Fred Walters
Henry Doll
Ray Archbold
Kenneth Clark
Harold Bates
Paul Archbold
Lawrence Wymer
Conservation Department
Wayne Tennant
Gladwin
James Wheeler
New Game Division
Clare
Roscommon County
Lower Peninsula
Upper Peninsula
Jack Hammond
Clare County
McKay Park
Rod and Gun Club
John Fitzpatrick laid to rest in Clare
John Fitzpatrick born July 1878 in Hubbardston Michigan died February 22 at Firmin Desloge Hospital. He lived in Clare after 1902 and farmed 160 acres later specializing in sheep. Solemn Requiem High Mass at St Cecilia's followed by interment in St Cecilia's Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fitzpatrick
Hubbardston
Michigan
Dennis Fitzpatrick
Clare
Arthur Township
Beaverton
Bard
Sheen
Clive
St. Louis
Firmin Desloge Hospital
Kraft Foods Bowlers Host Pinconning In Fish Dinner Bet
Kraft Foods bowlers from Clare bowled three matches at Gate Way Lanes against Pinconning Sunday night February 24. A return three-match set is planned for March 29. The loser of the combined pins in both series will treat the winners and their wives to a fish dinner in Pinconning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kraft Foods Company K
Clare
Kraft Foods Company
Gateway Lanes
Clave
Pinconning
J. C. Marotzke
Tutt Trndell
Pinconrive
Glee Seargson
Ed Loughheed
Lew Reynolds
Sid Beale
Golfers Talk Purchase of Country Club
A community group discusses buying Clare Country Club and golf course from Lester Johnson. A public meeting at Hotel Doherty reviewed a plan for community ownership with shares sold as memberships, noting similar successful programs in Ithaca West Branch Pigeon and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Country Club
Lester Johnson
Hotel Doherty
Ithaca
West Branch
Pigeon
Beal City Maintains Central League Lead In Tight Chase
Beal City holds a one game edge over Barryton in the Clare County Basketball League as the season nears its end. Beaverton still has a mathematical path to force a tie, with both teams having one game left. Monday results saw Beal City defeat Beaverton and Dan McDonald's, while Barryton and Beaverton split scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beal City
Clare County Basketball League
Barryton
Beaverton
Clare Manufacturing Company
Dan McDonald
Farwell
McDonald's
Clare Mfg
Clare Mfe
McDonald’s
Congregational Youth Attend Saginaw Rally Led by Pastor
Four members of The First Congregational Church Senior Pilgrim Fellowship joined the pastor at the Central Association youth rally in Saginaw. Gala Hochstetler Dell Urquhart Clifton Schuitz and Roger Brinkerhoff participated in the program with about two hundred youth. The event included tales, a panel on church emphasis, a three day state gathering plan, a southern tour, pot luck, singing, and an inspirational service by Saginaw youth featuring the Rhythmic Choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilgrim Fellowship
First Congregational Church
Central Association
Saginaw
Gala Hochstetler
Dell Urquhart
Clfton Schuitz
Roger Brinkerhoff
Clare Seniors To Compete For College Scholarships
Twenty five seniors aim for college scholarships in and out of state. A faculty committee will aid in selecting scholarships, providing college information, and distributing application blanks. Members include Don Richardson Mrs Irah Hmery William Seitz Supt Austin Bates and Principal Thomas Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Richardson
Irah Hmery
William Seitz
Supt
Austin Bates
Prin. Thomas Campbell
Deaths Charles Oliver Beemer
Charles Oliver Beemer longtime Clare and Harrison resident died in his sleep in Detroit Sunday night. He leaves one son David Robert Beemer of Clare. Remains were brought here Wednesday and funeral services are set for 3 00 Sunday afternoon at Thurston Chapel with Rev J Nevins officiating. Interment will be in Cherry Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Oliver Beemer
Charles Beemer
Clare and
Harrison
Detroit
David Robert Beemer
Clare
Thurston Chapel
Lt. J. Nevins
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Clare Rotary St Patrick’s Golden Gloves event planned
The Clare Rotary Club will host the St Patrick’s Golden Gloves amateur boxing show at Clare High School gym on Monday evening March 17 with an 8:00 opening bell. Local boxers from Clare District clash with Tri-County Athletic Club Bay City and Saginaw in novice and open bouts across weight classes. ringside seats are $1.50 and general admission $1 with children at 0.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Rotary Club
St. Patrick's Golden Gloves
Clare
Clare District
Golden Gloves
Tri-County Athletic Club
Bay City
Sagihaw
Grand Rapids
Mt. Pleasant
Hard Ruby
Bud Anderson
Karl Morgan
Ray Menthen
Michigan
Vernon Township Native Bert McLaughlin Dies at 69
Bert McLaughlin born August 4 1882 in Vernon township Isabella county died February 24 1952 at age 69. He lived on the McLaughlin Homestead later moving to Clare worked in an implement store. He is survived by wife Lottie two sons Joseph and James three daughters Doris Mildred Alatha twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Vernon Township Methodist Church with Rev Leslie J Nevins officiating. Interment followed in Vernon Township Cemetery. Stephenson Funeral Home handled arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert McLaughlin
Flora
John McLaughlin
Vernon Township
Isabella County
McLaughlin
Clare
Liz
May
Lottie
Emory McLaughlin
Detroit
Joseph
James
Doris Tomacki
Mildred Price
Alatha Jackson
Clara
Methodist
Leslie J. Nevins
Stephenson Funeral Home
Seventh Graders Map 1500 Mile Imaginary Trip Project
Nome seventh graders plan a budgeting project assigning imaginary 3000 dollars to map a 1500 mile trip. Paired students draft budgets for meals tips bags travel clothes and photos of cities over 20000 population using Britannicas brochures and travel brochures. Teachers Miss Evans Mrs Wood and Mr Tulk supervise this cross country learning effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nome
Moroco
Australia
Florida
Europe
Canada
California
Italy
South America
Spain
Alaska
Well Baby Clinic Schedule With Dr Sweet
The Well Baby Clinic with Dr Sweet will visit Farwell New School on Monday March 3 from 9 00 to 11 50 A M Glare Public School main buildings east entrance Monday March 3 1 00 to 3 00 P M and Warrison Court House Monday March 10 9 00 to 12 00 A M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Sweet
Farwell New School
Glare Public School
Warrison Court House
Clare County Men Headed for Preinduction Tests
Clare county young men depart Monday for preinduction physicals in Detroit with twenty scheduled for March 10 and no quota expected for March as Selective Service Board clerk Mrs. Harvey Hartshorn notes. Eleven were called in February for final induction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Detroit
Selective Service Board
Harvey Hartshorn
Pioneers Top Evart Then Fall to Harrison in Narrow Clash
Clare High Green and White beat Evart Wildcats 51 to 45 on Clare’s floor after a 34-35 JV loss to Byart. Dennis Benedict led Clare with 15 points, Ted Hoersch 13, while Reed totaled 11 for the Byart JV. The Hornets then defeated Clare 46-38 as Fenby scored nine and Skinner five in the fourth quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Evart Wildcats
Byart JV
Reed
Eigar
Ruark
O'Laughlin
Wildcats
Dennis Benedict
Ted Hoersch
Hornets
Pioneers
Harrison Hornets
Claré Court
Hornest
Harrison
Hornet
Fenby
Skinner
Clare High Prepizes for Mt Pleasant District Tourney
Clare High School Pioneers draw a bye in the Mt Pleasant District Tournament of the State High School Tournament. Beaverton faces Remus at 7 30 p m with the winner meeting Clare at 9 p m next Friday in the central gym. Farwell meets Shepherd Thursday at 8 00 p m with the winner facing Coleman Friday at 6 00 p m. The District Championship is set for Saturday night on the fieldhouse floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare High School Pioneers
Mt. Pleasant
Central Michigan College
Beaverton Wil
Remus
Clare
Far- Well
Shepherd
Coleman
Beaverton
Harrison
Farwell
Raven
Edmore
Glare
Ithaca
Maynard Bertrand Bound Over Again After Examination
Maynard Bertrand, bound over from Clare Municipal Court on felonious assault, was remanded for further examination. Justice W B Dunlop presided as two witnesses testified on February 20 and three on February 27, with Bertrand again bound over to Circuit Court for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Bertrand
Clare
Bertrand
Peopre
W. B. Dunlop
Clare's New Fire Truck Arrives in City
The Clare Fire Department receives a new hook and ladder and pumper truck. It will be tested and placed in service in the coming days. A public demonstration is planned by Mayor Albert Haley and Fire Chief John Bruckart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Albert Haley
John Bruckart
Sentinel
George Davison Dies in Clare General Hospital
George Davison longtime Tarwell resident died Monday in Clare General Hospital after a year of ill health. Born March 24 1867 in Ontario he moved to Michigan as a child and spent most of his life in Farwell. He married Margaret Holmes in 1891 she died in 1936. Survived by three sons Clarence Warren and Cecil, seven grandchildren twelve great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday at Farwell Methodist Church with Rev L J Nevins and burial in Surrey township cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Davison
Ontario
Canada
Thomas
Mary Davison
Sanilac County
Michigan
Farwell
Margaret Anna Holmes
Lynn
Clarence
Port Huron
Warren
Ovid
Cecil
Farwell Methodist Church
L. J. Nevins
Surrey Township
Clare High School Band Heads to Sterling Contest
Twenty six CHS band members compete in the Sterling high school instrumental soloists and ensemble event. 109 program numbers will be judged all day with entries from Clare Alpena Houghton Lake Roscommon Standish Sterling Osceola West Branch Whittemore Hale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare High School
Harold Collings
CHS
Sterling High School
Clare
Ervin Ruby
Sally Gillispie
Barbara Thatelier
Carol Wieterich
Nancy Bellows
Emma Wilson
Janet Schaeffer
Larry Everts
Bob Faynak
Joyce Archambault
Plaice
Nancy Neff
Bonnie Wit
Sterling
Mr. Stein
Michigan State College
Norman Dells
CMCE
Alpena
Houghton Lake
Roscommon
Standish
Osedda
West Branch
Whittemore
Hale
Illegal Venison In Restaurant Proves Expensive
Mrs. Alice Holmes owner of a Lake George restaurant was fined 25 dollars in Municipal Court for possession of venison in closed season. A conservation officer and a state inspector seized meat for routine check. health department later confirmed the venison. Holmes pleaded not guilty, then changed to guilty at trial setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Holmes
Lake George
Don Bell
State Food Department
State Department of Health
Bell
Holmes
W. B. Dunlop
State Land Agent For Pure Oil Co. Appointed in Michigan
Leo Brown named district land agent for the State of Michigan by Pure Oil Company effective March 1. He will base at the Clare office. Brown previously worked five years for Sun Oil Company and later partnered with John Bruckart in the Dodge and Plymouth Sales and Service business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Brown
State of
Michigan
Pure Oil Company
Clare
Leo
Sun Oil Company
John Bruckart
Dodge and Plymouth
Farm Ownership Meeting Outlines 1952 Farm Goals
The Farmers Home Administration held the Clare and Gladwin Counties Farm Ownership Meeting at the Gladwin courthouse on February 14. Speakers included Eunice Pardee and Paul Gibson. Topics covered 1951 review, 1961 payment averages, increasing dairy herds, feed production, grassland farming, and a dairy tour planned for February 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Home Administration
Clare
Gladwin
Gladwin Court House
Eunice A. Pardee
Hast Lansing
Paul D. Gibson
Clare County
Gordon Purdy
USDA
Jnst
Gibson
Local Photographer Takes Part in Saginaw Meeting
Lee Sowle attended the Michigan Photographers Association convention at the Bancroft Hotel in Saginaw over Sunday to Tuesday. Sessions featured experts from Ansco, Eastman Kodak, and Detroit Free Press discussing topics from watch curves to school photography and portrait lighting. The three day event concluded with banquets, luncheons, demonstrations and exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Sowle
Michigan Photographers Association
Bancroft Hotel
Saginaw
Marvin A. Snow
Ansco Corp
Veny Spina
Detroit Free Press
Edgar Orman
APSA
Dodgeville
Wis
Vincent P. Thomas
Eastman Kodak Co
L. Leonard Hill
Chisholm
Mont
al Ripps
Watertown
Lester H. Baker
Wisconsin
Marvin E. Hepesen
Jonesville
Central League Managers Meet in Mt Pleasant
Central Michigan Baseball League managers gathered Thursday evening in the Gover’s Campus Store conference room Mt Pleasant to commit to plans for the upcoming season according to league secretary Jett Willey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Michigan Baseball League
Gover
Mt. Pleasant
Commié T
Jett Willey
Clare County March of Dimes totals $1 547 net
As of February 26 1952 Clare County March of Dimes reports receipts of 1714 12 and disbursements of 166 97 leaving a net balance of 1547 15 to be divided equally between the National Foundation and the Clare County Chapter Local chairmen and organizations praised for support including Girl Scouts V E Auxiliary and Methodist Girls Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County March of Dimes
Jack Spencer
Clare
Arthur Hess
Farwell
Leon Mamp
Harrison and Temple
Clive Mtg. Co
Roy Neeper
Lake
Marion Wycott
Lake. George
National Foundation
Northwest Printing Co
Clare County
Clare’ County
Louis Gee
Girl Scouts
Harrison
V.E
Methodist Girls
Gee A
N.p.lp
Agnes Monday, longtime Farwell resident, dies at 91
Agnes E. Monday died February 24 1962 at the Farwell home of her daughter Mrs Rose Harvey. Born November 26 1880 in Shiawassee county she married Mack Monday in 1882. Survived by daughters Rosa Harvey Ann Cook numerous grandchildren great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday February 27 at Farwell with Rev L J Nevins officiating. Interment Cherry Grove cemetery Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Monday
Rose Harvey
Agnes E. Monday
Shiawassee County
Mack Monday
Myrtle
Carl
Agnes
William
Rosa Harvey
Ann Cook
Farwell
L. J. Nevins
Cherry Grove
Clare
Self-Styled Cop Fined For Reckless Driving in City
Jack L. Bugbee, 20, of Riverside Pleasant, arrested Tuesday for reckless driving. He pled guilty in Municipal Court and was fined 29 dollars plus 30 days probation renouncing driving and surrendering his license to the court. Kinsey and Hendershot, cited for speeding, pled guilty. Kinsey’s license suspended 20 days. Hendershot fined 10 dollars and allowed to keep license. A vagrant named Siegle was jailed, then expelled after a court arraignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Ll. Bugbee
R-b
Mr. Pleasant
W. B. Dunlop
Bughbee
Jay G. Kinsey
Clare
James Hendershot
McEwan St
Kinsey
Hendershot
Siegle
Grand Rapids
Farwell 5 Society and Bridge Scores Feature
Page contents show society notes and bridge scores with bowling results and a service column. Special sections include Josephing Brighenti and farm features. Crossword and car focus appear in the later pages with a national week item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison News
Farwell
Josephing Brighenti
Rosebush
Also Mentioned on This Page
St. Cecilia's
Kraft Foods
Clare ST. Patrick Day
Evart
Raiders
Clare Hospital
Surrey
Tarwell
Clare General Hospital
Joyce Thayer
Bob Haynak
Nancy Belfrows
Janice Jackson
Irvin Ruby
Wayne Cotton
Barbara Thatcher
Patsy Cox
Laureen Seiter
Bonnie Witbeck
Jean Hall
LaRay Dull
Sally Gillespie
Garol Wieferich
Donna Smith
Marilyn McQuiston
Joyce Delamarter
Helen Akins
Mary Hoersch
Jack Bailey
John Akins
State Land Agent For
Pure Oil Co
Farm Owners Plan
March Dimes
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