Pioneers Beat St Louis 45 to 38 In Home Opener
Clare opened strong to edge St Louis 45 38 on home floor in the season debut. Lynn Hahn led Clare with 14 points, followed by Ha wood Worstell 11 and Jim Richardson 9. St Louis top scorer Koch had 11 as the St Louis JV and reserves also prevailed in separate games.
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Pioneers
Cagper
St. Louis
Clare
Lynn Hahn
Hawood Worstell
Jim Richardson
Alan
Koch
Casper
Little Pioneers
Eigh
Dick Mivison
Gerry Pulfier
Martina
Pioneer
Harrison
Harrison Gym
Shepherd
Obituary: Opal A. Smith Dies in Saginaw at 56
Opal A. Turner Smith died Sunday December 26 at Rest Haven Convalescent Home in Saginaw aged 56. Born January 28, 1897 in Clare, she married Charles J. Smith May 24, 1817. Survived by husband, parents Mr. and Mrs. Kelley Turner, sister Mrs. Giles Leeth, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral was held December 29 at Case Chapel with Rev. Russell Osgood officiating. burial at Cherry Grove Cemetery in Clare.
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Qpal Alvira Turner
Clare
Kelley A. Turner
Rest Haven
Saginaw
Charles J. Smith
First Christian Church
Salina
C. BE. S
Ben Hur Lodge
Kelley Turner
Giles Leeth
St. Johns
Case Chapel
Russell Osgood
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Lare
Card of Thanks for Eugene Stanley
We thank friends for floral offerings and expressions of sympathy after the death of our father Eugene Stanley. Special thanks to Rev M C Hilton for the comforting message Fred Weatherhead for the songs and Bryan Far ning for the service The Children
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Eugene Stanley
Thanks for kindness at brother James Redman’s death
The family of James Redman thanks friends Rev and Mrs Redman Jr and Mrs Chas Covell Mr and Mrs Friz and Fred Mahan and Mrs Wm Mahan for comfort support and help during their bereavement.
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James
Gratitude for support after Opal Smith’s death
Mr. and Mrs. Kelley A. Turner and family express thanks to 612 relatives and friends for support, words of comfort, cards, and letters after the death of their daughter Opal Smith at Clare cemetery.
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Clare Cemetery
Opal Smith
Kelley A. ‘Turner
Car Owners Budget Plan for Motor and Transmission Jobs
Dan McDonald promotes a budget plan for car owners covering motor and transmission work with no down payment. The message positions him as a friendly dealer offering affordable service.
Unclear OCR fragment on pest control claims
Fragmentary text discusses a chemical residue and its effect against houseflies and other pests. The garbled OCR makes specifics like products, dates, or locations unreadable.
Isabella County Farm Bureau Opens 1949 Membership Drive
The Isabella County Farm Bureau launches its 1949 membership drive with a Kickoff dinner Monday January 10 at Odd Fellow Hall Mt. Pleasant. Loren Black Michigan Farms Bureau speaker and local former president heads the program with Blue Cross talk by L D Richmond and 1949 extension projects review by B C Mellencamp. About 200 volunteer solicitors and township captains organize a county goal of 750 farm families for January.
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Isabella County Farm Bureau
Odd Fellow Hall
Mt. Pleasant
Loren Black
Black
Michigan Farms Bureau
Lansing
Alvin Wood
Gilmore Township
Warm Bureau
Charles Mumford
Eugene Brooks
Saginaw
Farm Bureau
Isabella County
Blue Cross
Richmond
B. C. Mellencamp
Extension Service
County Farm Bureau
Women’s Activities Committee
Vanness Cook
Rosebush
Russell Stanley
Gilmore
Elve Larrance
Nottawa
Charles Schmidt
Sherman
Mrs. Wood
Darwin Johnson
Wise
Henry McNerney
Denver
John Meéthner
Isabella
Vernon
Karl Ouderkirk
James Heckard
Rolland
Otto Larsen
Broomfield
Emil Lueder
Deerfield
Arthur’ Heckard
Fremont
Fred Conrad
Ernie Klumpp
Lincoln
Sherman Smith
Union
Fred McDonald
Ray Hoyle
Appreciation note to Dr and Mrs Mc Arthur and hospital staff
Sidney B Court thanks Dr and Mrs Mc Arthur, hospital staff, and friends for acts of kindness during his illness.
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Mrs. McArthur
Sidney B. Court
Grocery Party at Clare Hall Saturday Evening
A grocery party is planned at Clare Hall on Saturday evening January 22. Members are asked to hand any donations to the committee.
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Clare
Hall
NO MONEY DOWN On your major repair work
Dan McDonald Your Friendly Ford Dealer highlights a no money down option for major repair work offering affordable access to vehicle service and maintenance.
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Dan McDonald
Charles Krell Buys Registered Brown Swiss Bull
Charles Krell of Clare buys Max K. Fillpail No. 92176 a registered Brown Swiss bull from W. E. Keller & Sons of Mt. Pleasant. The purchase is reported by Fred S. Idise secretary of the Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders' Association Beloit Wisconsin.
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Charles Krell
Clare
Max K
W. E. Keller & Sons
Mt. Pleasant
Fred S. Idise
Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders’ Association
Beloit
Wisconsin
Trials Show Jack Pine Poles Meet Structural Needs in Canada
Jack pine, once undervalued for poles, proved satisfactory through studies and real installations. In 1923 Canadian Pacific Railway set 1 360 creosoted poles along 31 miles of northern Ontario line. by 1932 inspections showed no decay or failure.
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Canada
Canadian Forest Products Laboratories
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Ontario
Proved Oil Reserve Reaches Peak Above Trillion Gallons
Despite heavy production, the oil industry increases proved reserves to over a trillion gallons. Geologists estimate twice that amount remains undiscovered. About 34,000 companies join a four billion dollar expansion as 1947 exploration and drilling outpace 1946 by 14 percent. Over 24,000 miles of pipeline planned or under construction. New tankers barges tank cars refineries and storage facilities rise near consumption points.
Early book illustration and wood engraving origins
The passage traces early book illustrations from block books in the mid fifteenth century to the rise of wood engraving after the movable type invention in 1454. It notes German masters Durer and Holbein as culminating figures in wood engraving.
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Germany
Durer and Holbein
Oil Demand Forecast Sees 1951 Consumption at Four Billion Barrels
A study by the American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers projects world oil demand reaching four billion barrels in 1951. To meet this, crude output and refinery runs must rise about two million barrels daily above 1947 averages, with pipelines tankers and facilities driving an estimated ten billion dollars in new capital over four years. Middle East to Mediterranean pipelines will shift supply relief to the western hemisphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Institute of Taining and Metallurgical Engineers
Middle East
Mediterranean
Dan McDonald's Ford Center Trade In Offer
Five dollar trade in allowances on old batteries promoted by Dan McDonald's Your Friendly Ford Center.
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Dan McDonald’s
Ford Center
Traveling Zoo Brings Animals To All Children
Cleveland hosts a traveling zoo and Showagon unit bringing a mobile museum, vaudeville acts, and animal exhibits to playgrounds and parks. The zoo travels five days a week with 100000 spectators per season. The Showagon draws about 3000 nightly in 1944 shows across the city.
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Cleveland
Traveling Zoo
Recreation Division
Board of Education
Park Zoo
Zoo
Fox
Showagon
Denver
Colo
Cincinnati
Ohio
After 46 Years, Champion U. S. Money Burner Retires
Benton C. Gardner retires after 46 years as chief of the treasury currency redemption division. He oversaw burning damaged notes, with last year’s burned total likely over five billion dollars as the printing bureau supplied new money. Edgar Gary Jr. hoisted the old bills into the furnace.
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Washington
Benton C. Gardner
Treasury
Printing and Engraving Bureau
Edgar Gary Jr
Beekeepers Honor Inventor of Langstroth Hive Plaque
GREENFIELD MASS One hundred years after Rev Lorenzo Langstroth a Congregational minister with a sweet tooth devised a box shaped hive with removable frames beekeepers nationwide raise a plaque in his memory TheLangstroth hive allowed honey removal without destroying bees revolutionizing commercial production The National Federation of BeekeepersAssociation reports this milestone honors the inventor and his bee space concept
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Greenfield
Mass
Lorenzo L. Langstroth
National Federation of Bees Keesgers Ascocistionn
Clare City Commission Makes Staff and Taxicab Rate Changes
John Hall Sr was named City Assessor by the Clare City Commission in regular session. Harold Fleming was appointed to the County Board of Supervisors to succeed the late L. H. Thompson. A public hearing on taxi cab operation rates within the city was held and rates were adjusted to the satisfaction of involved parties.
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John Hall, Sr
Clare City Commission
Harold Fleming
Commission
L. H. Thompson
County Board of Supervisors
City warns youths after five street lights shot out
Christmas air rifles damage city street lights. Five lights were shot out and the reflector was damaged, prompting a warning to youngsters. The city asks parents to steer children toward cheaper, safer targets and avoid costly replacements.
Ann Arbor Passenger Schedule Changes Listed
The Ann Arbor Railroad updates Clare and Farwell routes with new timings. No. 52 southbound 10 59 a m and No. 51 northbound 2 50 p m at Clare. No. 53 southbound 8 52 p m and No. 54 northbound 2 59 p m at Farwell. All trains run daily except Sunday.
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Ann Arbor
Clare and Farwell
Clare No
Farwell
Community thanks note from local families and churches
We express gratitude to our neighbor and friends the Eastern Stars Re bekahs Kings Daughters and Baptist Church and Sunday School for the fruit plants and cards sent during illness We also thank Rev Mary House Rev Redman and Rev Hahn for their prayers Signed Mrs Mamie Chappel Mrs Kittie McIntosh Mrs Gordon McIntosh
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Eastern Stars
Rebekahs
Kings Daughters
Baptist Church
Mary House
Redman
Rev
Hahn
Appreciation Note for Inquiries After Girls Accident
We express gratitude to all who cared for us at the time of the girls accident. Special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Seiter for their transportation to and from the hospital and to the Methodist Church for the plant. Mrs. Fannie Schultz Lorraine and Sandra.
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Laurence Seiter
Methodist Church
Thankful note from Mrs Omer Parent to Saginaw help group
A heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for prayers gifts plants and ecards received during a stay at Saginaw General Hospital.
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Saginaw General Hospital
Omer Parent
Fish Supper Sponsored by Rebekahs and Odd Fellows
The Rebekahs and Odd Fellows sponsor a fish supper in their hall Friday evening January 28. Remember the date for a good feed and fellowship in the community gathering space.
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Rebekahs and
Odd Fellows
Plant donation praised by Mrs Nelson Irish
The plant received from the Meth odist church at Christmas time was deeply appreciated by Mrs Nelson Irish and others, highlighting communal gifts during the holiday season.
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Nelson Irish
Patronage dividend slips due January 31 1949
All patronage dividend slips must be turned in by January 31 1949. Farmer's Independent Produce Co. 1514.
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Farmer's Independent Produce Co
Trade in allows five dollar value on old Friendly Ford ad
Five dollar trade in allowance offers value toward purchase at Friendly Ford. The notice markets a low effort incentive encouraging customers to trade in older vehicles and consider a new or used vehicle from the dealer.
Farmers decline cream purchase after January 8 1949
Farmers Independent Produce states it will not buy cream after January 8 1949. The notice lists the firm name and date but provides no further context or details about the policy or affected parties.
Home Rummage Sale At 101 Maple Street
Friday and Saturday January 7 and 10 at 101 Maple Street. Free pick up and delivery service offered. Contact Clare at phone 84 for details. Various items from Band Box Cleaners and Loeb's noted with services.
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Clare
Band Box Cleaners
In Memoriam Frank Snear Father of Bernie Snear
An obituary note recalls Frank Snear who died January 20, 1948, with nostalgic verse about his absence and remembrance. It honors Bernie Snear and his family as they remember a loved one and his enduring spirit.
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Frank Snear
Bernie Snear
Expressions of gratitude after a death and illness
The letter thanks neighbors and friends for assistance during illness and death of a husband and father. Gratitude extends to the Methodist church Odd Fellow and Rebekah Lodges Rev Hahn for comfort, sisters Fannie Schultz Carrie Green Fern Archambault for songs, floral offerings, and Russell Thurston for services. Signatories include Mrs Rhoda Byba Mr and Mrs James DeArmond Mr and Mrs Frank Martin Mr and Mrs Ira Rutherford.
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Methodist Church
Rebekah
Hahn
Fannie Schultz
Carrie Green
Fern Archambault
Russell Thurston
Rhoda Byba
James DeArmond
Frank Martin
Ira Rutherford
Bowman thanks for sympathy and floral offerings in bereavement
The Bowman family expresses gratitude for the sympathy and floral offerings received during the recent bereavement for Howard Bowman.
Tough Jobs Go to Federal Trucks Says Bob n Sales Ad
An advertisement for Bob n Sales & Service at 210 Meltwan St Clave Sotr promotes Federal trucks as the economical choice for harsh jobs. The copy emphasizes durability and cost efficiency for tough work.
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Federal
Bob’n Sales & Service
Meltwan St
Clave
No Money Down Senior Rupply Feature
A fragmented notice mentions Dan McDonald and a local business offering a no money down deal. Readers see a questionable sales pitch tied to a senior audience and a car/house financing tone.
Surrey Tax Collector Announces Daily Township Tax Visit
Surrey township taxpayers are told a tax collection will occur daily at Schofield's Restaurant in Farwell. Arlie Schofield is named as Treasurer.
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Schofield's
Farwell
Surrey
Litf
Arlie Schofield
Treas
Arthur Township Tax Collection Dates Announced
Arthur Township treasurer 1214 Harry Davis will collect taxes at Citizens State Bank on Saturdays December 18 and January 8.
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Citizens State Bank
Arthur Township
Harry Davis
Treas
Dorothy Henschele
Grant tax collectors seek funds from taxpayers
January 7 set for tax collection under Dorothy Henschele Grant Two as treasurer and official. Taxpayers urged to prepare payments and deadlines to avoid penalties.
Vernon Taxpayers Tax Collection Dates Named
Frieda M. Robson, treasurer, announces tax collection at Citizen's State Bank on January 8 and January 16. Phone 206-11.
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Citizen’s State Bank
Frieda M. Robson
Treas
Ford Deslor Budget Plan for Motor and Transmission Jobs
Try our budget plan on your motor and transmission work with no down payment. Ford Deslor offers flexible terms to start repairs now and pay later, helping you manage costs while restoring vehicle performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan McDonald
Ford Deslor
Freel Pree pickup and celery service Shone 34
A fragmented note mentions Freel Pree pickup and celery service with Shone 34 and Band nox Cleaners, suggesting a local pickup or delivery arrangement captured in a historical notice.
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Shone 34
Lore
Band Nox Cleaners
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Opal A. Smith
Cherry Grove
Red Cross
Cosmopolitan Friend’s School
Washington, D.C
U. S
Main
Masons
Clare Masons
John Q. Look
John J. Carton Lodge
Mamie Chappel
Kittie McIntosh
Gordon McIntosh
Mrs. Fannie Schultz
Lorraine and
Sandra
Ford
Farmer's Independent Produce
Maple Street
Loeb'a
THE
Citizens State Bank OF Clare
Michigan
Banking Department
Michigan Financial Institutions Act
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve System
United States
Cis
I. J. Stuart Bicknell
Cof
J. Stuart Bicknell
A. B. Mulder Wm, H. Bicknell
Theo. Wallington
State OF Michigan
County of
Ghester A. Richard
Insua
Memoriam
Bernie
Howard Bowman
K. Krawczynski
Frances Davis
Claré
A. Tucker
Orval Vande- Walker
Maggie Marshall
4Th St
Arthur Taxpayers
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