Walker to discuss grass soil restoration method at district meeting
Orville Walker of Walkeska county will describe his grass based soil rebuilding system, known as Walkers Quickie, at the Clare County Soil Conservation District annual meeting next Tuesday January 13 in the V F W building Harrison starting 1 40 p m. He will present color pictures and be honored for national recognition by the National Association of County Agricultural Agents in Chicago. Robert Carter will preside and new directors to fill vacancies will be elected. Refreshments will follow. membership is open to land owners or occupants with at least three acres outside village or city limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
County Soil Conservation District
Orville Walker
Walkeska County
V.F.W
Harrison
Walker
Carter
Eugene Baumann
Clare Businessmen
Sentinel
One of the Oldest Michigan Bell Pension Plans
The Michigan Bell Telephone Company pension and benefit plan marks its fortieth anniversary this month. Originating in a era of Model T rollout, it offers pensions based on ten years of salary history and years of service plus liberal sickness, accident, and death benefits funded entirely by the company. The plan includes eligibility after two years, with staged sickness benefits and death benefits rising with longer service, and revisions to raise retirement income at 65 and to grant full Social Security increases after retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Bell Telephone Company
Woodrow Wilson
Michigan
Michigan * Bell
Telephone Company Today
One
Detroit
Dial
Thes Company
Algoude
Beasverton
Michigan Bell
Youth Singers To Meet Friday
Inquiries about joining the junior vocal group organized under Harold Colling indicate strong interest and enrollment. Open to fourth graders and younger readers with music ability, the undenominational Singing Class will focus on group singing and music interpretation. First practice at the Congregational Church on Friday from 4 to 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Colling
Irndeyetter Sehinel
Boys Rescued From Drowning In Lake Sunday
A group skating at Stevenson Lake Sunday saw Bill Drake fall through the ice near mid lake. Blair Seiter and Claude Bailey with a car cable threw aid as Larry Seiter also went in. Bailey Leo Smith and others pulled Bill and Larry to safety at the Seiter home. The near tragedy ended safely for all involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevenson Lake
Bill Drake
Dale Drake
Larry Seitey
Albert Seiter
Ica
Bill
Claude Bailey
Big Little
Bailey
Blair Seiter
Mr. Bailey
Leo Smith
Manley Smith
Blair
Larry
Mrs. Querback Installed As Gold Star Head
Mrs. Gertrude Querback was installed as president of the Clare chapter of Gold Star Mothers with a twelve officer staff for the coming year. The ceremony in Clare City hall featured National Chaplain Mrs Ina Kamqjond as Installing Officer and included guests from Mt Pleasant Midland and Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Querback
Clare
Gold Star Mothers
Legion Rooms
Clare City Hall
Ina Kamqjond
Lena Sharp
Mt. Pleasant
Josephine Smith
Midland
Fern Wright
Fannie Yeoman
Laura Beavers
Pearl Sanford
Ina Hammond
Winifred Reeder
Esther Brown
Minute B4ck
Ruth Sparta
Jennie Bowler
Dora Hess
Mildréd Wood
Francis Tomaski
Mary Gerow
Letélia Blanchard
Clare Blue Star Mothers
Agnes Pudway
Arlene Bauder
Mt. Pleasant Blue Star Mothers
Celina Creguer
Clare American Legion Auxiliary
Litez “Haton
Department of Michigan
Betty Wells
Eula Myers
Harrison
Gold Star
Clare Chapter
Preen Stock
Anna Carrigan
Lorraine Burns
Querback
Bowler
Hammond
Sanford
Polio Campaign Urges Help From County Leaders
The 1953 March of Dimes week calls for community action led by County Campaign Chairman Mrs. Lois Gee of Farwell and local chairs Mrs. Ray Tharp Clare Mrs. Clare Hecker Harrison Mrs. John Lay ton Lake George and Mrs. W. D. Bellinger Lake with helpers. They urge base sales dances card parties and other events to raise funds and reduce county indebtedness while supporting the March of Dimes to fight polio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Your County
Lois Gee
Farwell
Hey
Ray Tharp
Clare
Clare Hecker
Harrison
John Layton
Lake George
W. D. Bellinger
Lake
Scotts Plant Clash in City Basketball Showdown Thursday
Scotts and Clare Manufacturing meet January 22 at Clare High gym in a decisive city series game. Drillers won the first clash 64 58 in December at Farwell. Clare Mfg fields Ray Owens Bud Rodabaugh Ron Doherty Bill Chaffee Joe Johnson Bill Dewey Dean Buchholz Wayne Buchholz Danny Ranek All Sills. admission free. tip off 8:00 p.m. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Manufacturing
Scott Drillers
Clare High
Drillers
Farwell
Clare Mig
Bud Rodabaugh
Ron Doherty
Bill Chaffee
Ray Owens
Joe Johnson
Bill Dewey
Dean Bucholz
Wayna Bucholz
Queer
Danny Ranek
All Sills
Clare Mfg
Scotts
Two Accidents Fail To Stop Campbell's Trip
Pfc and Mrs William Campbell returning to Oceanside California survived two accidents, first in Joliet Illinois when a truck backed into their car on a hill as brakes failed, then near Flagstaff Arizona in a blinding snow storm. The car was wrecked but minor injuries occurred to two teammates. they continued by bus and reached camp on time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Chicago
Wallingtons Move to Arizona from Clare
Mr and Mrs Theo Wallington and daughter Karen Ann will leave around January 20 to establish a home in Arizona. Theo, VP of Citizens State Bank, has long served in local banking and civic roles in Clare and nearby towns. Mrs Wallington is active in church and social organizations. They will be honored at a Methodist Church dinner next Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo
Wallington
Karen Ann
Arizona
Citizens State’ Bank
Lake’ City State Bank
Citizens State Bank
Rosebush State Bank
Gladwin County Bank
Beaverton
Clare
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Clare Knauis Club
Bay City
Lake City Masonic Lodge
Clare Masonic Lodge
Farwell
Royal Arch Masons
Clare J.C.C.F. Lodge
Clare Methodist Church
Zenobia Chapter
O.E.S
W.S.C.S
Methodist Church
Wallingtons
Nevins First Rotary Foundation Fellowship Recipient
Miss Mary Elizabeth Nevins of Clare was chosen as the district’s first Rotary Foundation Fellowship recipient with a grant of 2500 to 3400 dollars for a year of study at the University of Geneva Switzerland. Alternate James A Kendall of Midland named as backup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Nevins
Clare
Rotary Foundation
Saginaw
James Allen Kendall
Midland
University of Geneva
Switzerland
Girl Scouts Postpone Pot Luck to January 19
The Girl Scout group moves their pot luck from January 12 to January 19 to honor Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Wallington in Clare. Dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m. to accommodate PTA night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scouts
Methodist Church
Theodore Wallington
Clare
Girl Scout
Cotter Chevrolet Buick Showroom Moves with Grand Opening Today
Relegation of the Tim Cotter Chevrolet and Buick Sales is announced as operations shift to a new showroom and service garage at 1100 North McEwan. The grand opening begins today and tomorrow with public showing, inspections, and the introduction of the 1953 Buick and Chevrolet models. The new two-story cement block building features a large service area, wash facility, heavy duty hoist, radiant heat, expanded parts stock, and plans for a body and paint shop in spring. Cotter, who came to Clare in 1984, served in the U S Army in 1942 46 and previously operated Battle Motor Sales in Mt. Pleasant. Flowers and souvenirs will greet guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim. Cotter
Buick
Cotter
McEwan
Se -Co
Ohiewolek
Chevrolet
Us-27
Briloling
Cottery
Doherty Block
U. S. Army
Ordnance
Rotary Club hears talk on international problems
The Clare Rotary Club met at Hotel Doherty for a noon luncheon with President G. C. Born presiding. Prof. Robinson of Central Michigan College spoke on pending international problems. visiting Rotarians included Jay Swarthout of Alma Everton Peters of Napanee Ontario and Lx D Richmond of Mt. Pleasant. EB Redgloor of Belding was a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
U S Infantry Division Shown Superior To Soviet Counterpart
A historical analysis compares U S and Soviet infantry divisions, arguing American forces are a balanced combined arms team. It cites higher US tank counts, greater small arms and artillery inventories, more mortars, and advanced weaponry including recoilless rifles, asserting superior firepower and mobility for the U S Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iditch
U. S
U.S
Drillers Home Schedule Promises Busy Basketball Run
Scott area basketball notes list Ernie Bryant as coach with Dean Bucholz Joe Johnston Bob Gordynec and Bill Dewey as key players. Dennis Benedict leads scoring but is out for rest of campaign. Weg Greg out with broken wrist. Home games start 8 pm with visitors Midland 702 Saginaw Averill Motor and more. Team may host Harlem Globetrotters if schedule allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Driller
Ernie Bryant
Dean Bucholz
Joe Johnston
Bob Gordynec
Bill Dewey
The
Drillers
Benédict
Gregs
Ee Scotts
Yminasium
Midland 702
Saginaw
Averill
Motor
White Cloud
Abe Saperstein
Harlem Globetrotters
Mr. Saperstein
Hig
Clare County W C T U Holds Meeting at 211 BH Fourth St Clare
The Clare County W C T U will hold a business session at the home of Mrs Normant Fleming 211 BH Fourth St Clare from 2 00 to 4 00 on Tuesday January 13 All members who can are urged to be present Everyone welcome Mrs Lula Birdsall Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
W.C
Farm Income Focused Farm Economics Programs At MSU Week
Agricultural economics department outlines Farm ers Week January 26 to 31 at Michigan State College. Three programs with two showings each run in Fairchild Theatre. Topics include marketing to raise income, 1963 outlook, and dairy farm management with no speeches and a Q and A period. Banquet January 29 features Dean Hilton. Farm account cooperators receive recognition. Lansing Orpheus Club provides entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Economics Department
Michigan State’ College
Fairchild Theatre
College Auditorium
Kellogg Center
J. H. Hilton
College of Agriculture
North Carolina State College
Farm Account
Michigan State College
Lansing Orpheus Club
John Wilson Dies in Chicago at 84 Former Clare Mayor
John Wilson 84 of Chicago former Clare mayor and businessman died of a heart condition in a Chicago hospital Monday. Born September 12 1868 near Paris Michigan he lived in Clare many years later moving to Chicago with his oldest daughter. He leaves three daughters thirteen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Cremation followed and remains will be brought to Clare for memorial services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John’ Wilson
Chicago
Clare
John “Harmon Wilson
Paris
Michigan
Fannie
John Wilson
Big Rapids
Clara
John ‘Wilson
Harriet L. Pierce
Laila
Marcia
Mary
Percy Cameron
Wilson
St. Luke’s Hospital
Laila Wilson
Marcia Brown
Farrar
Iowa
Mary Green
P. C. Wilson
Plans For Tourist Increases In Michigan Travel Shows
Arrangements completed for HMTA to join three travel shows this year. The Michigan Tourist Council unveils an 86 ft exhibit with photos and scores. Literature distribution will involve chambers, resorts, and operators. Shows include Cleveland, Chicago, and Detroit events. County tourism up significantly in 1952 with strong summer trade. Clare Chamber to contribute 100 dollars to funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HMTA
Frank Davis
Michigan Tourist Council
Chambers of Commerce
Cleveland
Chicago
Detroit News
Michigan
Detroit Board of Commerce
Trig
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Michigan Tourist Assn
Twenty Days In Jail For Driving With License Suspended
Clayence Hall 21 of Clare was arrested by State Police Friday for driving with license suspended. He pled guilty before Judge Dunlop in Municipal Court and was fined 29 dollars with 20 days in county jail as an alternative. If the fine is unpaid, he remains in custody until paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayence Hall
Oftet Clare
Wm. B. Dunlop
Bus Schedule Notice From Local Depot
Greyhound services update shows the bus from Clare to Detroit and return arriving at 11 55 a m. The Clare to St Jenace run will depart at 1 40 p m and reach its final stop by 11 50 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eitective
Greyhound
Clare
Detroit
One of Clares Older Ladies Mary Jered Dies
Mary Jered also known as Mary McKinley died December 31 1952 at age 184 years 10 months 7 days at 601 Pine St Clare county born February 22 1867 in Hocking county Ohio to William and Phoebe McKinley came to Clare in 1882 and lived on a farm near Dover married Joseph Jerred May 12 1888 seven eight children survive with multiple grandchildren. Funeral services were at Thurston Funeral Home 2:00 PM Saturday with Rev Oscar Witt Olson officiating and interment at Cherry Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jered
Clare County
Pine St
Mary McKinley
William and
Phoebe. McKinley
Hocking County
Ohio
Dover
Clare
Mary
Ito Joseph Jerred
Olne
Goldia Jerred
Charles Smith
Gebtrge Husted
Ludington
Walter
Wilson
Forest
Lys
Yeomans
Howard City
Joe Husted
Thdington
Mary Richards
Muskegon
Ada Hamilton
Richard Husted
Lowell
Oscar Witt Olson
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Remodel Feller's Store While Owners Are in Florida
Carpenters will start installing a new frontage in the men's department at Feller's store on Monday January 12 as the entire store undergoes remodeling. The store will be closed Saturday January 10 and reopen for business after the work. Mr and Mrs Morris Weller will spend the winter in Tampa Florida for their health.
Vernon City News and Ads Highlight Local Notices
Reading page highlights Vernon City notices and farm news with features on churches and local ads. Crossword and Market items appear beside brief reports and community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarrison
Pate Lake New
Warwell
Vernon City
Also Mentioned on This Page
Michigan Bell’s Pension Plan
Lake Sunday
Mrs. Querback
Campbell
Tim Cotter
Mary Nevins
Rotary
Europe
Nevins
Leslie J. Nevins
Colorado University
Boulder
Colorado
W. Ri“Mac
MacInnes
Rotary District 220
Clare Rotary Club
Scott
W.C.T.U
Feller
Florida
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