Michigan Health Data Reflect Stable Death Rate and Birth Peak
Michigan's 1952 health report shows the death rate at a record low around 9 per 1 000, with births near a state high of about 175 000. Tuberculosis deaths fell to a new low, while polio and typhoid cases declined and infant mortality continued to drop as maternal health improved. Additional hospital beds and ongoing public water measures aided disease prevention and treatment efforts.
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Michigan
Wayne
Gabes
State Health Department
John Reakes 1885 1962 Dies in Alma Michigan
John Reakes a Welong resident of Clare County died December 26 1962 at his sister's home in Alma after nine years of declining health He was born June 21 1885 at Mt Pleasant to Mary and Edward Reakes He married Georgia Sherman in 1929 at Mt Pleasant He is remembered for rifle marksmanship boxing and active sports He leaves one sister Winnie Nevins and a niece Velma Thurston Funeral services were held at Thurston Funeral Home with Rev Osdear Olson officiating and burial in Cherry Grove cemetery
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John Reakes
Clare County
Alma
Mr. Reakes
Mary
Edward Reakes
Mt. Pleasant
Big Ife
Georgia Sherman
Farwell
John
Mr. Beakes
Georgia Sherman Reakes
Winnie Nevins
Anna
Velma Thurston
Clare
Thurston’ Funeral Home
Osdéar Olson
Cherry Grove
Obituary: Mary A. Miller of Farwell Passes After Illness
Mary A. Miller, born in Ohio, died December 25 1982 at age 66 years 10 months after a years long illness. She married William B. Miller of Zanesville Ohio and lived in Coffee County Tennessee before moving to Farwell. Survived by husband William two sons Glenna and Andrew four other children Woodrow Frederick Onalee and more, and 17 grandchildren. Funeral held at Coker Funeral Home with Rev Gerald Brady. Interment Surrey Township Cemetery Farwell Michigan field.
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Waltamy
Swalees Log Warwell
Erat
Bertha-Viola
Tissing
Levi
Mary
Horn
Datrfield
County
Ohio
Clare
Michigan
Marridge
William. B. Miller
Zanesviller
Coffee County
Tennessee
Farwell
Glenna
Andrew
Jess
Miller
Rosebush
Woodrow
Frederick
Detroit
Onalee
Cinford
Harrison
William
Michigan home demonstration program expands Okinawan scholarships
Ruth McIIlnay reports that nearly 40 000 Michigan women in home demonstration groups support international goodwill. Five Okinawan girls, juniors at the University of the Ryukyus, study home economics on scholarships funded by the Michigan Home Demonstration Council, strengthening ties between the two nations.
Michigan State College Plans TV Station Rollout by 1953
Michigan State College officials outline a plan to complete the campus television station by fall 1953. Towers of 1,000 feet will be erected to cover a 34 to 65 mile radius on ultra high VHF. The operation will expand from a two year, self contained network to wider broadcasts and student and faculty training through facilities and programs supplied to commercial stations.
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Michigan State College
Ollege
M.s.coxpects
Alense A
Speene
Armand L. Hunter
Michigan State
Arid
Dor Alve TV
Christmas visits fill MANN Siding with family and friends
The community records numerous Christmas Day and weekend gatherings. Mr. and Mrs. Burton and others visited Emerson Burton and Chas Heber families. Dale returned from Pontiac. Beavers receive a cuckoo clock from Germany. many meals hosted by Abbott, Nash, Stephison, and others.
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Seaver Burton
Emerson Burton
Chas. Heber
Wm. Hileman, Jr
Frank van Blarcom
G. VanBlarcom
Floyd Squire
Lee. Vier
Midland
Krocher
Hobart Beavers
Dale
Germany
Ed Magnus
Howard Brockway
Chas. Eaton
V. B. Stephison
Bobby Somers
Charlie ‘van Bla ¥Com
Tom Brockway
Nell Porter
Ray Archbold
John Archbold
Famiily
Phil Goudie
Horton Case
Frank Nash
Oliver Nash
W. B. Stephison
Telder
R. Bennett
Ruth Tessman
Robert Carter
Emily
Jerry Shaver
Morton Bailey
Wm. Case
Clare
Robert
Bennett
Geo
Jafan
Dick Hileman
Mys
Win
Hileman
Woman escapes train danger by rear-ending chain reaction
In Jacksonville Florida a woman drove her car onto a railroad track as a passenger train neared. She accelerated to escape but struck the car in front causing a chain of rear-end crashes. She was arrested and charged.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Soldier Floyd D Russell Completes Basic Training at Fort Knox
Private Floyd D Russell age 21 husband of Rosemary Russell of Coleman Michigan completed eight weeks of basic training with the 3rd Armored Division at Fort Knox. He entered the Army on July 30 1952 and studied basic military subjects and infantry fundamentals including weapons firing.
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Floyd D
Russell
Floyd .D. Russell
Rosemary " Russell
Coleman
Michigan
Army
3Rd Armored Division
Fort Knox
Bowling standings and high scores from Friday league
Major League results highlight Dan McDonald's 38 points and top individual scores. Central Street Botany, Barnes Cafe, Wally's Tackle, Marsh Grain, and Bruckart's Motors appear among team standings with high series and high games led by Sprague, Hartshorn, Couts, Grove, and Shelander.
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Cutest
L. Pts
Dan McDonald’s
Dunlop's
Central St. Bot
Barnes, Cafe
Wally’s
Marsh Grain
Bruckart’s Motors
Clare Mfg. Co
Sprague
J. Grove
G. Cain
H. Hartshorn
R. Couts
3. Sprague
L. Shelander
J. Showalter
A. Haley
R. Musser
Gateway Lanes Gateway Ladies League Results
Friday bowling standings show Marble's Auto leading with a 757 high team game and 2069 high team series in a 14 game score set. The Rebels and Weavers Tavern posted notable totals, while individual highs include NR Neff and M VanCamp with 187 and 169 respectively.
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Gateway Lanes
Gateway Ladies Leaguh
Ford-O-Matic
Marbles Auto
Schaeffers Dairy
Weavers ‘Tavern
the Hellcats
Bowleretts
the Rebels
Citizen St. Bank
Jt. Jills
Holly’ Rollers
Marble’ S Auto
Collision
Vast Christmas Visit List From Mt Pleasant Residents
Local families from Mt. Pleasant and nearby towns hosted and visited relatives over Christmas. Names include Hutchinsons, Dyers, Amble, Ashcrafts, Hanptons, Gibson, and Crigier among many others, with travel from Lansing Beaverton Clare Farwell Detroit and Norfolk VA noted.
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Martin Simon
Wm. Swan
Mt. Pleasant
John Hutchinson
Simon
Robert Holden
Lansing
Eddie Gates
Walled Lake
Lester Ford
Sonia
Don Seelinger
Seaver Amble
Roy Ashcraft
Casey
Illinois
Chas. Ashcraft
Sam Sherwood
Grayling
Grace Blake
Temple
Bob Stark
Gordon MclIntosh
Farwell
Win
Henderson
Elsie Dyke
David and
Leon
David Whittum
Winn
Rutter
Fear Clare
Herman Dyke
Keith First
Ray Perry
Beaverton
Scott Horn
Wayne Jennings
Clarence Horn
John Duzik
St. John’s
Loie Hecker
Shepherd
Truman Hodge and Son
Garson City
P. D. Gibson
Marvin Heintz
Connie
Becky
John Williams and
Terry
Coldwater
John Paul M.M
Norfolk
Mies Jean Gibson
A. E. Neuwirth
Chicago
Anna Joes
Card of Thanks
We thank friends and neighbors for sympathy and flowers during our bereavement. Appreciation goes to Rev. Gerald Brady for comfort and to Fanning Funeral Home for services. Frank H. Saul and Family.
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Gerald ‘Brady
Fanning Funeral Home
Frank H. Saul
Duroc Sow Second Litter Due Near Clare
Late want ad notes a Duroc sow expected to farrow March 1 and lists contact Nelson Carrow three miles north and six and a half east of Clare. Also offers thirty cords of Red Oak and Rimwood stove size wood for sale and sewing or alterations service with delivery and voicemail contact.
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Duroc Sow
Gee Nelson
Clare
Will Hendrie
Market Quotes for Wednesday Prices for Grain and Meat
Prices quoted include oats barley buckwheat and hides with grain bids from Johnston Elevator and Rosebush Elevator Grading Station. Hogs dressed 6.09 to 5.8? prime veal dressed 56.00 plus lambs 45.00 to 50.00. Egg grades set for AA extra large to Grade B medium with weights listed.
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Grain and Johnston Elevator Ce
L. W. Vackaon
Bert
Rosebush
Pulleta
Clare Livestock Market Sale Likely Returns Dec 29
Monday auction at Clare Livestock Market lists prices for butcher steers and heifers, cows, bulls, hogs, lambs, sheep, calves, and feeders. Prices vary by weight and quality from lean to excellent, with top hogs around 19.40 and lambs 21.50 to 23.50.
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Clare
Snes Edeneenawen
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THE
Citizens State Bank
Ispoena
Clare, Michigan
J. Stuart Bicknell
Federal Reserve
Federa Deposit Insurance, Corporation
F.D.L.C
Houghton's
Citizen's State Bk
City Abc
Prather Plow
Rotary
North Brailley
Schaeffer
D. B. Prout
R Musser
J. Mott
Ladins
Jewelers
Scott Driting
Thurston's . HH
N. Smith
I. Mussell
Smith
Drebert
Leon Hamp
Clyde Urquhart
Wallace Crigier
Urquhart
Milwaukee
Francis Crigier
Dan Czyzelyski
Sharon
Laura
Gervis Piggot
Blanche Czyzewski
Bay City
Robert Czyzewski
Saginaw
Flint
Wn. Dunsmore
Edmond Woods
Jay Woods
Willard Dancer
Dale Weldon
Gertrude Conn
David Austin
Sherryl Sun
Higgins Lake
Pfc
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Richard
Billie
EB. P. Wall
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B. ¥. Hampton
Me Wall
Harl Thomas
Ronald ‘Langworthy
Carlton Gardner
Les Gardner
John Paul Gibson M.M
Paul D. Gibson
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