Reading to Leave Clare After Selling Law Practice
C A Reading of Clare sells his law business library and office equipment to Atty Jos Bowler and the Clare Realty Company and departs for Ann Arbor to open a general law practice. He will return to close unfinished business, having served as City Atty and Prosecuting Attorney while deeply involved in Clare’s education system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Reading
Anderson
Atty. Jos. Bowler
Clare Realty Company
Reading
Clara
Board of Education
Central
Michigan
Ann Arbor
University of Michigan
Clare
Obituary of John Leslie Parks of Clare Michigan
John Leslie Parks born July 23 1887 in Sheridan township Clare county died January 3 1924 at home in Clare at age 36. He married Sadie Perdue in Beaverton Michigan December 14 1918 and worked in plumbing until illness confined him. Funeral held Sunday 2 PM at Baptist church Rev Milberry officiating burial in Cherry Grove Cemetery. He leaves wife parents one brother and five sisters in Clare Saginaw Beloit and other nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Leslie Parks
John Parks
Sheridan Township
Clare County
Clare
Sadie Perdue
Beaverton
Mich
Baptist Church
Milberry
Yemaing
Cherry Grovs ‘Cénibtary
Parks
John ‘Lamh
Wred « Parish
Wm. Hurry
Saginaw
Biber
Beloit
Farmers Week at Michigan Agricultural College Draws 6000+
State agricultural groups plan annual meetings during Farmers Week February 4 to 8 at Michigan State College. The Michigan State Farm Bureau leads in membership with other major groups including the Crop Improvement Association Beekeepers and Potato Producers. Exhibits, livestock parade and moving picture programs will be featured with anticipated record crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Agricultural College
Big State Farm Conference
Michigan State Farm Bureau
Michigan Crop Improvement Association
Michigan Breeders and Feeders Association
Michigan Bee
Clare Realty Co becomes county's largest insurance agency
Clare Realty Company has purchased the C A Reading Insurance Agency and earlier acquisitions have made it the largest insurance agency in Clare County. Tony Achard, president, says they will offer Reading patrons the same courtesy and prompt service as Clare Realty customers. The firm concentrates on allied lines and operates exclusively as a local insurance business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Realty Company
C. A. Reading Insurance Agency
Tony Achard
Reading Agency
Wm. H. Caple
Heith B. Stevens
C. A. Reading
Clare County
Allied Lines of Insurance
Chiropractor Carl E Dahlstrom Opens Clare Office
Carl E Dahlstrom a Chicago graduate of The National College of Chiropractic opened a Clare office in the Broderick house at Sixth and Priesis. Hours are 9 to 12 2 to 5 and 7 to 8 pm. He aims to treat chronic and acute ailments through chiropractice combining science with a Christian spirit and compassionate service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl HE. Dahlstrom
National College of Chiropractice of
Chicago
Broderick House
Mgr
Dahlstrom
School of Medicine
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
We express our sincere thanks to friends for acts of kindness during the illness and death of our husband, son, and brother. Gratitude to those who provided autos, sent floral offerings, to the singers, and to Rev Milberry for comforting words. Mrs Leslie Parks, Mr and Mrs John Parks and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milberry
Windover Lake Resort Development Planned in Clare County
A 1923 letter from J W Mc Call reports Leinbach Bros Co Detroit will develop Windover Lake in Freeman township. The project includes a golf course clubhouse and extensive advertising. Engineer Wilhelm calls it one of Michigan’s most attractive resort properties and Leinbach foresees substantial promotion next spring and summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. Bicknell
J.W. McCall
Gibson City
Windover Lake
Freeman Township
Clare County
Leinbach Bros, Co
Detroit
James S, Bicknell
Clare, Mich
Mr. Bicknell
Leinbach Bros. & Company
Windover,Lake
Wilhelm
Michigan
Death of Vernon infant Fetters at three months old
Floyd A Fetters son of Mr and Mrs Hlmer J Fetters of Vernon township born September 11 192% and died January 5 1924 aged three months and twenty four days. He leaves father mother five brothers two sisters and many relatives. Funeral from the late residence Tuesday conducted by Rev Milberry with burial in Cherry Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd A. Fetters
Hlmer J. Fetters
Vernon Township
Milberry
Cherry Grove
Princess Theatre Weekly Screenings Offer Classic Reels
January 13 to 19 features Sun Man If You Believe It Its So with Meighan Theodore Roberts and Pauline Starke. Blood and Sand stars Rudolph Valentino with Lila Lee in dangerous sports romance. Railroading with Herbert Stowellinson and Romance Land starring Tom Mix join the lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun-Man
Meighan
Theodore Roberts
Pauline Starke
Flore
Rudolph Valentino
Lila Lee
Valentino
Herbert Stawlinson
Tom Mix
Church selects Primley as pastor after special meeting
The Church of God held a special meeting last Wednesday and chose Primley as pastor for an indefinite period. He comes highly recommended, previously serving at Decatur Michigan and will lead the local work and the Wilson School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God
Primley
Decatur
Mich
Wilson School
Electric wiring and repairs offered by Wm. Holbrook
Advertisement notes electrical wiring and repairing services with an estimated job quote. Provides contact as William Holbrook and a phone number, suggesting home service and supply line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Holbrook
Strawberry Shortcake for Dinner Tomorrow
A letter from E A White, formerly of Clare, Michigan, details Florida life in New Smyrna on January 2, 1924. The writer notes warm weather, porch leisure with no coats, and a thermometer at 70 degrees, plus visits to local farms with abundant produce and ripe berries for a shortcake tomorrow. Also mentions Mrs Geeck at Daytona Beach and Mr and Mrs George Reed from Saginaw visiting for the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. White
Florida
New Smyrna
The
Clare Sentinel
Clare
Michigan
Geeck
Dayona Beach
Congregational Church Holds Annual Meeting and Dinner
The Congregational church met Tuesday evening for a pot luck supper and the annual meeting. Reports showed strong finances, 49 new members since Oct 1 1923, Sunday school enrollment at 185, and a $2700 budget adopted with a canvass committee appointed to secure subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Guild and Union
H. B. Johnson
W. H. Elden
L. EE. Davy
A. H. Horton
Guild
Union
Missionary Society
0. H. Sutherland
John A. Nelson
N. A. Hiden
H. C. Cudney
Fred Thompson
George Phelps
M. R. Howlett
Jas
S. Bicknell
L. E H. Davy
Malcolm Feighner
Jas. S. Bicknell
H. GC. Cudney
L. H. Davy
Woodruff A Leader In Congress
Supporters praise Roy C. Woodruff for rising to a leadership role in Congress from Michigan's Clare County area. He advocates rules changes to ensure every member records votes and to curb committee stall tactics, pushing for transparent and accountable legislation benefiting his district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodruff
Michigan
Clare County
Roy C. Woodruff
House of Representatives
House
Clare Study Club elects officers at annual meeting
The Clare Study Club met at Mrs. G. C. Haris home with 26 members and one visitor Mrs. Harold Poulson. President Mrs. EH Anderson spoke, officers were elected: Pres. Mrs. Wm. H. Caple Vice Pres. Mrs. A. H. Mulder Recording Secy. Mrs. A. M. Artibee Cor Secy. Mrs. N. Wilden Treas. Mrs. Howard Jones. Caple and Mrs. B. Allen named delegates to federation and district conventions. Music by Mrs. F. McGuire and a silver tea followed. next meeting set for two weeks hence with Mrs. A. EB Achard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Study Club
G. C. Haris
Harold Poulson
EH. A. Anderson
Wm. H. Caple
A. H. Mulder
A. M. Artibee
N. Wilden
Treas
Howard ‘Jones
State Federation
B. Allen
F. McGuire
A. EB. Achard
Announcement of Law Practice Move in County
Announcement that the Iaw business of C A ReadIng is purchased and now located in lis office above Anderson drug store. The new attorney invites former Readings clients to entrust him with their law work while Readings continues as Pros Atty. The new partner offers assistance and appreciation to supporters across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iaw
C. A. Reading
Lis
Anderson Drug
Rod and Gun Club Plans Big Wildlife Program
The Claré Rod and Gun Club reports a major schedule of future work. In the past year they planted 455 cans of fish including brook trout and bass, sown wild rice, buckwheat, sunflowers, and rye to aid wildlife. They plan to dam Five Lakes Creek to raise water levels for spawning grounds. The annual meeting will be January 17 at Clare County Savings Bank with elections, a banquet, and wildlife films from the Department of Conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claré, Rod and Gun Club
Mill Pond
Clare County Savings Bank
Department of Conservation
Mt Vernon Grange to Install Officers
The Mt. Vernon Grange will install their officers for the ensuing year on Monday evening January 14. The open meeting welcomes Grangery members and their families and asks attendees to bring well filled baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon Grange
Grangery
Notice to Stockholders Farmers' Independent Produce Co.
Annual meeting announced for Saturday January 12 at 1 30 PM in the I O O F hall. Stockholders are advised to attend and participate in the official action and election of officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Independent Producé Co
Clare Girls Give Alma Trimming
Mt Pleasant defeated Clare as Clare struggled with ball handling and passing. The Clare squad relied on center passes while Mt Pleasant capitalized on interceptions and fast plays to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Alma
Mt. Pleasant
Farmers Seek Better Fire Protection For Clare Area
The Clare Fire Department plans to buy a new Ford truck with mounted chemical tanks to speed response within a five to six mile radius. They seek farmer donations starting at $1 to fund the project, with I. R. Hampton starting the appeal. Communications go to D A Derby through the Wire Department and further details are available from Me Dy Peigner or C A Wellman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
I. R. Hampton
Fire Department
Wire Départment
D. A. ‘Derby
Gee
Dy -Peigner
C. A. Wellman
Clare Board of Education Proceedings January 4 1924
The Clare Board of Education met with the board present. Bills were read and approved for payment to Wilson-Davy Company Century Electric Harris Hirt Central Gas Co Tatman Ry Ay Koeh Jamesee and others as listed in the session records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of ‘Education
Weller
Wilson-Davy
Century Electric
Ed Harris
Hirt
Gentral’ Gas
Tatman
Ry Ay Koeh
Jamesee
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East Lansing
Clare Realty CO
C. A. Reading Agency
Carl’e. Dahlstrom
Leslie Parks
O/Graiy
Bloyd A. Fetters
Princess Theatre
BH. A. White
N. A. Hider
Au HA. Horton
W. H. Hilden
N. A. Eldén
K. ‘E. Davy
Alex Artibee
Frank ‘Falk
Moun ‘Eholée
Fitty Kats
Theo Graily
Congress
ROD and Gun Club
Janary
June
Johnnie Walker
Rutherford Apartments
Dan McDowell
Hmary Johnson
John Asline
St. ‘Henry’s Academy
Asline
Wee
Mrae
O. 'R.' Atkins
Altho Mt. Pleasant
Mr. Pleasant
Schoonover
Free Snyder
F Fitch Hampton
C Johnson Rogers
G . Kniffen Woolston
Grown
Sisia
Mcpinstry
Fitch
Johnson
Smith
Fouls
Hampton
Clare Fire Department
Clare Board of Education
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