Sleet Storm Strikes Clare and Central Michigan
A severe weekend storm swept Michigan with sleet and heavy snow. Clare endured ice damage to trees poles and lines while Harrison lost power briefly. Intelligence notes crews restored service and a Mackinac ferry was halted.
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Michigan
Clare
East Third Street
Clara
James Hill
Harrison
Upper Peninsula
Straits of Mackinac
Sichigan
Vera B. Peterson
Power Company
Ithaca
Rexall Drug
Barden
Infant Son of Warren McGuire Passes Away Here
Michael W. McGuire born September 9 1946 at St Lawrence Hospital Lansing Michigan died December 27 at three months eighteen days old after pneumonia. Survived by parents Warr en and Margaret McGuire grandfather Omer Wood Lansing great grandmother Mrs Sarah McGuire Farwell and other relatives. Funeral from Thurston Funeral Home at 2 00 pm Sunday with Rev Chas B Hahn officiating and interment in Gilmore Township Cemetery.
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Michael W. McGuire
Warren McGuire
St. Lawrence Hospital
Lansing
Michigan
Clare
Warrens
Margaret McGuire
Omer Wood
Sarah McGuire
Farwell
Thurston Funeral
Chas. B. Hahn
Gilmore Township
American Ski Co Christmas Party at Clare Country Club
The American Ski Co employees and their wives and sweethearts held a Christmas party at the Clare Country Club on Monday evening December 23. A sumptuous dinner with two large turkeys and trimmings was prepared by Art Damoth. William C. McConica praised employee cooperation since the plant opened and thanked Damoth for the dinner. A social evening with dancing followed.
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American Ski Company
Clare Country Club
Art Damoth
William C. McConica
Clare County Red Cross Holds Annual Meeting
The Clare County Chapter of the American Red Cross held its annual meeting in the Tri County Health office. They planned a Blood Clinic in Clare on January 20 and 21 sponsored by the State Health Department and Red Cross.
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RED Cross
VFW Auxiliary Meeting Planned for January Night
A regular meeting of the VEW Auxiliary is set for Monday evening January 1 38th at 7 30 in Clare High School math room second floor west end of hall Members urged to attend to help secure a permanent meeting place and assist with matters of vital importance.
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VFW
Clare High School
Revival Meetings at Loomis Church Begin January 6
Revival meetings set at Loomis Missionary Church start January 6 with Rev. Vincent Rupp of Midland Missionary Church as evangelist. Mrs. Rupp assists with music and praises highlight his earnest preaching and her musical talent. Rev. J Wesley Teale invites attendance.
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Loomis Missionary Church
Vincent Rupp
Midland Missionary Church
Rupp
J. Wesley
Teale
Blood donation clinic held in Clare January 2021
The Michigan Department of Health and Clare County Chapter of the American Red Cross sponsor a blood clinic at Clare city hall on January 20 and 21. Donors are asked to give plasma to support local physicians with a mobile unit staffed by a doctor and four nurses.
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Michigan Department of Health
Clare County
American Red Cross
Clare City Hall
Clare
Department of Health
the Red Cross
Tim Frey
Clare Post Office Sets Holiday Mail Handling Record
Clare postal staff including fiith listed regular employees and four substitutes processed a record Christmas rush with 20 000 pieces canceled on December 17 and over 100 000 cancellations December 13 to 23. About 90 000 one cent stamps were sold and thousands of first class cards used three cent stamps, with $2100 in postage sold. Postmaster Frank Jackson and Assistant Postmaster Gordon McIntosh praised for efficient service.
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Fiith
Clare Post-Office
Clare
Frank Jackson
Gordon McIintosh
Clare City Tax Rise Raises Questions for Voters
City officials face a higher tax rate this year up six dollars and ninety six cents per thousand. The series argues the Fire Sewer Police and Street departments drove increases and notes Clare’s status as a fourth Class Michigan city under state laws. Continued on page twelve.
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Clare
State of
Michigan
Birds Need Feed During Severe Weather
Members of the Clare Rod and Gun Club feed many birds but fear some are not reached by locals during the severe weather. Notify Omer Parent or any Rod and Gun officer if you know of birds needing care. Rural mail carriers assist by delivering feed along their routes.
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Clare:Rod and Gun Club
Omer
Rod and Gun Club
Popular Citizen of Farwell Dies December 23
Vincent Paul Eisenhauer born in Baden Germany July 15 1865 sailed to America at sixteen and built a life as a baker and community figure in Ohio Michigan and finally Farwell Michigan He naturalized early and married Clara Elma Miller September 6 1894 after farming in Logan and Pauling counties the family settled in Maple Grove Surrey Township and later Farwell He retired two years ago after twenty two years in the confectionery business and celebrated their golden wedding anniversary before passing away December 23.
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Vincent Paul Eisenhauer
Baden
Germany
America
Sandusky
Ohio
Clara Elma Miller
Logan County
Logan
Pauling
Glare
Michigan
Maple Grove
Surrey Township
Farwell
Hisenhauer
Wisenhauers
Hall Street
Page Hight
No price changes in state fishing licenses this year
New Year's licenses stay at old prices with $1 resident fee covering all seasonal fishing and a free accompanying wife. Nonresidents pay $2 year round or $1 for 10 days. Conservation commission suggests revisions for 1947 legislature, while current licenses and regulations remain unchanged for now. Commercial licenses vary by craft type and size. Renewal shifts to calendar year for about 1300 fishermen.
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Conservation Department
Conservation Commission
Michigan
Mt Vernon Grange Meeting Next Monday Night
Mt Vernon Grange will be held in the tayon hall next Monday night. The note warns to take care of the furnace. Jennings Archambault is referenced in the notice.
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Mt. Vernon
Tayon Hall
Jennings Archambault
New Chancel and Church Upgrades at Methodist Church
The Methodist Church completes its chancel area updates with new pews and furnishings. The choir elevation was lowered and the Nursery Room remodeled. A north addition will add nursery and beginners rooms below and parlors above. Bishop Wade leads morning worship on January 12 and Rev Hahn speaks at 7:30 p.m.
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Methodist Church
Raymond J. Wade
Byron A. Hahn
Big Rapids
Sternaman
Masonic Lodge installs officers at Friday installation
John Q. Look Lodge No 404 FP and A M held an open installation at the local Masonic Temple Friday evening amid sleet. New officers include Worshipful Master James Gillespie and Senior Warden Earl Ruby with a social hour and refreshments following ceremonies.
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John Q. Look Lodge No. 404
Masonic Temple
Emil Bucholz
Harrison
I. B. Shirley
Clare
Marshall
M. R. Howlett
al Perry
James Gillespie
Earl Ruby
Harl Beatty
Gordon McIntosh
Leo Oden
Harley Holt
Laurence Seiter
Herbert Leonard
Ernest * Sprague
Dale Miller
Archie Beatty
Ralph Ackerman
John Rodabaugh
Tyler
Glenn Lloyd
Vena Lee Gillespie
Sally Gillespie
Dorothy Smith
Evelyn Artibee
Donna Artibee
Betty Bellows
Lou Ann Hampton
Lodge
Harley
News of Our Men at Coy in Uniform
Russell Goddard of Gladwin has become Seaman First Class on December 15 and is stationed at U.S. Coast Guard Station in Sheboygan Wisconsin. James A O Grady with new address at Norfolk Virginia lists Navy administrative details and 8th Fleet assignment.
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James A. O'Grady
8Th Fleet
Naval Air Station
Norfolk
Russell Goddard
Dolph Goddard
Gladwin
U.S.C.G
Sheboygan
Wisconsin
Chaffee Returns to Fort Bragg After Furlough Visit
Bill Chaffee went back to Fort Bragg North Carolina Saturday after a ten day furlough spent with his parents Mr and Mrs Eriest Chaffee. Christmas guests at the Chaffee home included Mr and Mrs Howard Richter and son Jimmy of St Louis and Mr and Mrs Hilsworth Chaffee and family of Sterling.
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Bill Chaffee
Fort Tragg
North Carolina
Eriest Chaffee
Chaffee
Howard Richter
Jimmy
St.Louis
Mrs. Hilsworth Chaffee
Sterling
Oliver Nash Becomes Apprentice Watch Repairman at Everts
Oliver Nash son of Mr and Mrs Frank Nash of this city has returned from fifteen months Army service and has been engaged as apprentice watch repairman at the Everts Jewelry store. The Dunlop Block on West Fifth Street shop offers one week repair service on watches clocks and jewelry using standard parts. His friends wish him success in this new venture.
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Oliver Nash
Frank Nash
Everts Jewelry
Everts
Dunlop
West Fifth Street
Oliver
Farmers Problems Deserve Attention and Serious Thought
A rural study outlines that one fifth of Americans live on or near farms and that farm children often move to cities, subsidizing urban areas with farm income. Michigan data show aging farmers, with 35 percent over fifty five and only 15 percent under thirty five, prompting sociologists to ponder solutions.
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United States
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Michigan State College Extension
U. S
Michigan
St. Cecilia’s Parish Christmas Party Postponed
The Christmas party for all children of St. Cecilia's Parish, which was postponed, will be held Saturday January 4 at 2 00 pm in the church basement.
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St. Cecilia’s Parish
Taxpayers notice for Clare city taxes 1946
City Treasurer Vera B Peterson announces she will collect 1946 city taxes for all wards at Citizens State Bank all day each Monday Wednesday and Friday through January 10. The notice specifies Clare city duties and dates for residents to pay assessments.
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Citizens State Bank
Clare
Large Barn Burned at McKay Farm North of Clare
A large barn on the McKay estate near Clare burned Tuesday morning after being discovered around 8:60. Don Rhodes, foreman, saw flames. cause suspected from an electric water pump. Loss included four horses, cattle, a sow and pigs, 160 tons of hay, grain, tractor, and equipment.
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Joe Budson
Clare
James A. McKay
Schaeffer's Hill
Don Rhodes
McKay Home
West Grant Woman Dies After Illness
Mrs. Chas Edward Axford died Friday evening at her home two miles north of Farwell after months of ill health. Born Mable Allen on August 27 1878 in Genesee County Michigan she lived in West Grant and Charlotte before moving near Farwell ten years ago. She leaves a husband a sister Mrs Nels Tiedeman a brother Aaron and many relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 00 PM with Rev Chas BR Halu officiating and Cherry Grove Cemetery in Russell Thurston in charge of arrangements.
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Chas
Edward Axford
Farwell
Mable Allen
Sylvester
Abbie Alen
Genesee County
Michigan
Grant Township
Clare County
West Grant
Charlotte
Nels Tiedeman
West. Grant
Aaron
Wm. Garchow
Clare
Homse
Chas. BR. Halu
Cherry” Grovd Cemetery
Russell
Thurston
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Warren McGuires
Gilmore Cemetery
American Ski Co
Tri-County
State Health Department
Herbert Randall
G. E. Lamb
Home Service
Lamb
Navy
British Red Cross Society
Order of St. John
National Red Cross
Washington
National Headquarters
VEW
Desoto
Plymouth
Willys
Bob
Clare Postal Service
Vincent Eisenhauer
Surrey Cemetery
MT. Vernon Grange
Masonic Lodge
T/4
Department of Agriculture and State College
ST. Cecilia’s Party
City Trasurer
McKay
M. Lucy
Murchie Lucy
William
Lucy
Surrey House
Beverly
Raymond
Farwell Fire Department
Chas. Edward Axford
Cherry Grove’ Cemetery
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