Officials Set New County Roles on New Year Day
Today the county books close under the old regime and January 1 marks the start of new terms. Judge of Probate Alexander KE and A Wylie are sworn in for ten years. Donald B. Holbrook becomes prosecuting attorney. Sheriff George Bates and Oise Derby begin second terms. Other officials including Wm Henderson Charles David Samuel Bruce Arthur Johnson also begin renewed or new terms.
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Alexander KE
A Wylie
Holbrook
Clare
George Bates
Oise Derby
Wm. Henderson
Charles David
Samuel Bruce
Arthur Johnson
Hither and Von News Briefs From December Courthouse Dates
Solomon Indian of Rosebush waived examination and was bound over to circuit court after arraignment before Justice Wardrop. A coroner jury ruled the Owosso shooting of Orlie Best a justifiable homicide. Dyson Hill, a 60-year-old farmer, killed in Sciota Township last Thursday morning. Long term prisoners in Canadian penitentiaries will receive four months off each year of their term in 1937 as part of a carnation year tradition. Detroit traffic deaths for the year total 362 with an average of one per day.
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Aberham. Solomon
Rosebush
Wardrop
Mt. Pleasant
Owosso
Wich
Or 4Lie Best
Sciota Township
Dyson J. Hill
Canadian Penitentiaries
Great Britain
Act
Detroit
Card of Thanks From August Heuschele
I thank my friends and neighbors for the cards and letters that cheered me while at the hospital. I especially thank Rev. C. Einhammer for visiting and for his comforting words.
Card of Appreciation from Mrs M S Wymer
The Christmas holiday was very happy thanks to the kindness and thoughtfulness of many friends. I am grateful for the radio and other gifts I received from them.
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Reo
M. S. Wymer
Thanking Rebekahs Lat ter Day Saints and friends
Mrs Henristts Smith thanks the Rebekahs and Lat ter Day Saints and friends for their acts of kindness during the past year. She extends sincere appreciation and wishes a Happy New Year.
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Henristts. Smith
Meetings of Home Economic Groups
Red ding Home Management Group met at the Temple town hall on Friday December 18. Seven members attended roll call and listened to a lesson led by Mrs Gertrude Baluss with Miss Helen Pruiden assisting due to the absence of Second Leader Mrs Ida Squires who is ill. The group postponed a Christmas program and set next meeting for Friday afternoon January 29 with Laura Burus as secretary.
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Redding Home Management Group
Temple Town Hall
Gertrude Baluss
Helen Pruiden
Ida Squires
Laura Burus
Sec’y
Thanks for kindness during illness and death of loved one
The Ackerman family expresses heartfelt thanks for kindness and sympathy shown during illness and death. They acknowledge the beautiful flowers, singing by Mr Elden, and comforting words from Rev John son. Geo Ackerman and children.
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Mr. Elden
Rev. Johnson
Geo. Ackerman
Appreciation for kindness during hospital stay
Mrs. Roy Gordon thanks friends neighbors and Brown Sunday school for flowers and acts of kindness during her stay at Dr Woods hospital expressing sincere gratitude.
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Dr. Woods Hospital
Brown Sunday School For
Grateful thanks from bedridden Mrs. Ervin Orvis
Mrs. Ervin Orvis expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness during illness and bed confinement. She thanks them for Christmas cards, fruit, gifts, and flowers and offers sincere appreciation.
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Ervin Orvis
Thankful note to Dr Wood family and friends
A grateful message from Van Donpergh thanks Dr and Mrs Wood and nurses for care. It also thanks Brown and Dover Sunday schools friends for flowers cards and gifts. The writer expresses appreciation for hospital support and misreadings corrected.
School Girls to Display Dresses at Club Meeting
The Clare Good Literature Club opens the new year with Mrs. Margaret Derby hosting. Miss Ruby Alrey leads a style show featuring local girls' dress designs and wool dresses by tenth grade students. A large attendance is expected and visitors are welcome.
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Clare Good Literature Club
Margaret Derby
Ruby Alrey
Clare Girl Weds Flint Man in December Ceremony
Miss Hiva Walters daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Walter of Clare wed Mr Fred Nehls son of Mrs Nina Wehls of Flint at the Methodist Parsonage on December 19 The ring ceremony was used Attendants Miss Freda Leis of Clare and Mr Harry Williams of Flint They will reside at 45 Cornelia Street Flint
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Hiva Walters
Arthur Walter
Clare
Fred Nehls
Nina Wehls
Flint
Freda Leis
Harry Williams
Cornelia St
Floating Courts for Alaska Trials
In Washington, Lieut. Commander Alfred Richmond described Alaska’s justice rough spots and the floating court solution. A federal judge may take a year to reach villages, so the coast guard cutter ferries the judge from town to town to hear minor cases, sometimes on the cutter if no post office or building exists. Sea otter fishing often appears, with defendants claiming the otter was found dead rather than caught.
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Washington
Alaska
Alfred. Richmond
Coast Guard
Richmond
The
Treasury
United States
Edward VIII Keeps French Corporal Rank From World War I
King Edward VIII remains a corporal in the French regiment of St. Cyr, rank held since October 20, 1926. He recalled Napoleon’s Little Corporal honor and the Saint Cyr tradition of white gloves, noting the heavy losses this practice caused in war.
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Edward VIII
England
Regiment of St. Cyr
Prince of Wales
France
Military College
Napoleon
Saint Cyr
Regiment of
Bereavement Gratitude From Mrs Cour and Family
The Cour family thanks friends for kindness during their loss and for the floral offerings.
Irish Shamrock in 19 Varieties Shown
Exhibition features 19 varieties of the Inish shamrock, highlighting distinct leaf patterns and growth forms. Curators explain breeding aims and a brief history of the plant in local gardens.
A Ticket for Florence The Old Lady and a Dog
An elderly woman asks for a ticket to Florence at a small railway office. After the clerk searches through guides, he is perplexed by the name Florence. The woman points to a small dog, seated with luggage, as the passenger.
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Florence
Plorence
The Professor and the Question on Coal
A restless economics class hears the professor discuss how an article moves from buyer to seller. A student asks about coal and its destination to the cellar, prompting a sharp retort. The exchange highlights classroom friction and practical misgivings about distribution concepts.
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Coul
Jimmy critiques his school over a new teacher
In a brief exchange a student named Jimmy comments on his school. He says they have a fine school but suggests they ought to get a new teacher.
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Jimmy
Little Barbara Lee Finds Constant Weight Price
A young girl visits a bathroom scale repeatedly and notes she always weighs the same price, as her mother records her weight at 39 pounds in the Indianapolis News.
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Barbara Lee
Indianapolis News
Farmer Comtesse Bemoans Solo Kitchen Tasks
In a rural exchange, farmer Comtesse laments that with the hired man away, he and the cook must handle all kitchen duties themselves during the summer, highlighting a shared burden and humor.
Naval clash tale from Pathfinder Magazine
A fragment from Pathfinder Magazine describes a naval battle where a sailor named Lithhe Bey-Boo was torpedoed in the engine room. The piece conveys dramatic peril and vivid action.
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Pathfinder Magnaine
Reasonable Schoolmaster Willie Joke
A schoolmaster jokes about the earth’s axis being imaginary and Willie replies that one can hang imaginary clothes on it, prompting a humorous exchange. Willie confirms imaginary clothes after the teacher’s quip.
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Willie
He's No Grocery Tramp in a Scots Dialect Exchange
A humorous exchange unfolds with a Scotsman refusing to carry sugar pockets while a passerby asks for help with coffee money, highlighting social interaction and regional speech. The snippet preserves a comic tone and local color.
Poor Fellow Percy-O Joke Sparks Lighthearted Exchange
A playful banter unfolds as a speaker laughs at self deprecation while a girlfriend comments on the lighthearted life they share. The exchange highlights easygoing humor and affectionate teasing.
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Percy
Clock-Watch Teacher Receives Pedagogic Advice
The classroom exchange shows a teacher frustrated by distraction and a student suggesting a clock as a solution. A bystander remark highlights practical classroom management ideas like placing a clock behind the desk to regain attention.
Bridging Over The Writings In A Husband Troubled Union
A fragment hints at a marriage under strain due to financial issues. The wife uses her card writings to bridge gaps in abilities, attempting to ease conflict and sustain the relationship.
Clare-Isabella Dairy Herd Improvement Assn Report
The report notes many dry cows with Bossy awaiting election strife. Henry Bourassa & Sons of Linwood lead large herds with 770.1 lbs milk and 25.06 lbs fat from 22 purebred Holsteins. Howard Penrose & Sons of Clare follow with 609 lbs milk and 24.71 lbs fat from 18 animals. Individual top cows include Mt. Pleasant Home and Training School Holstein 1467 lbs milk 57.2 lbs fat and Viter Bros. Holstein 1764 lbs milk 61.7 lbs fat. Other notable entries include Guernsey and Jersey winners across four years and mature cows showing high production totals.
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Bossy
Henry Bourassa & Sons
Linwood
Henry
Howard Penrose & Sons
Clare
Mt. Pleasant Home and Training School
FE. J. Reithel
Oberlin
Viter Bros
Midland
Victor Carlberg
Pinconning
CO. HE. Lambert & Song
Linivoon
Viler Brothers
Ray Hagley
Aborigines of Australia Origin Theories
A historical note suggests Australian Aborigines, viewed as the lowest human type today, likely originated in India. The claim reflects early anthropological speculation.
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Australia
India
Enlist Now in the U. S. Marine Corps
The Marine Corps invites young men aged 18 to 25 to enlist. Recruits will train in San Diego and may serve in Cuba Guam Hawaii the Philippines China the Virgin Islands and the Panama Canal Zone aboard Navy ships. The Marine Corps Institute offers free courses with diplomas upon completion. Details at the recruiting station 824 New Post Office Building Chicago Illinois.
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U. S. Marine Corps
San Diego
California
Marine Corps
Cuba
Guam
Hawaii
Philippines
China
Virgin Islands
Panama Canal Zone
Marine Corps Institute
U.S. Marine Corps
van Buren & Canali Streets
Chicago
Illinois
Family thanks friends for kindness after father’s illness and death
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness during our father’s sickness and passing. Grateful for songs by Mr. and Mrs. A N Friz, beautiful flowers from friends, and Rev M J Van Hoose’s comforting words. Signed Tom Shilling and Glen Amy and families.
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A. N. Friz
M. J. van Hoose
Tom Shilling
Glen Amy
Chiropractor Dr. Nellie G Arnold Opens Office
Dr. Nellie G Arnold reopened her chiropractic office at 806 E 8th St. The clinic operates Mondays Wednesdays and by appointment on other days.
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Nellie G.arnold Haa
E. 8Th St
Local Fraternal and Club Meetings Schedule Preview
A list of upcoming events includes I C O F Lodge Friday meetings at 8 30 p m American Legion and Legion Auxiliary first and third Mondays Rebekah Lodge Tuesdays Kiwanis Club at Hotel Doherty Wednesdays Grant Township Local No 143 Farmers Union meetings twice monthly Eastern Star first Thursday Masonic Lodge second Tuesday and a January 13 town play Minick at the high school auditorium a three act comedy drama President's Ball hosted by Clare County Democrat Woman's Club on January 30 with further notices to come.
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Minick
Auditorim
Weather Report From Locality Shows Rare Perfect Conditions
A formal weather bulletin notes unusually stable conditions for the area with clear skies and mild winds. Forecasts indicate continued calm weather through the day with no precipitation expected.
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Donald B. Holbrook
Miles M. Callaghan
Alexander B. Wylie
Bornie F. Hampton
State
Donald H. Holbrook
Von
August Heuschele
Mrs
Roy Gordon
Kies
van Donpergh
Funt Man
Edward
Jas. Cour
the Peoples Bank
Michigan
Clare-Isabella Dairy Herd Improvement Ass'n Monthly Report
Chiropractic
I. C. O. F. Lodge
American Legion and
the Legion Auxiliary
Rebekah Lodge
Clare Kiwanis Club
Doherty
Grant
Farmerg Union
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Lodge
Clare County Democrat Woman's Elib
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