Winter Wonders Draw California Family to Michigan Visit
A California family visiting relatives near Clare describes their first Michigan winter experience. They stayed with Mrs. Charlotte Kapplinger from December 22 to tomorrow, visiting Five Lakes, enjoying skating on the lake and observing 45 ice fishing houses. A Christmas gathering north of Clare included multiple Kapplinger relatives and a January 6 social at Grant Town Hall with music and food.
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California
Clare
Michigan
Charlotte Kapplinger
Stockton
Five Lakes
Rolland Krell
Charles Kapplinger
Alma
Morris Kapplinger
Kenneth Kapplinger
Farwell
Grant Town Hall
TunSen
Pioneer Lady Rhoda Byba 86 Dies in Mt Pleasant
Mrs Rhoda Byba 86 longtime Clare resident died Friday at Community Hospital Mt Pleasant after years of ill health She was born February 12 1874 in Delaware County Indiana married Ark Byba in 1897 and lived in Clare farmed west of the city since 1920 Survived by daughter Mrs James DeArmond Berkley two grandchildren and a brother William Rutherford Fort Wayne Funeral held January 9 at Thurston Chapel with Rebekah Memorial burial Cherry Grove Cemetery.
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Rhoda Byba
Clare
Community Hospital
Mt. Pleasant
Rhoda Rutherford
Delaware County
Indiana
Ark Byba
Harrison
Michigan
Ardis
Farwell
Mt. Pleasant Hospital
Clare Methodist Church
Clara Rebekah Lodge
James DeArmond
Berkley
Jimmy
Lurline DeArmond
William Rutherford
Fort Wayne
Thurston Chapel
Beginning Western Square Dance Classes Start This Week
Beginning Western Square Dance classes begin Wednesday January 11 from 8 10 pm in Clare High School multi purpose room. Sponsored by the Clare Hayseed Square Dance Club with instructor Miss Phyllis Pearson. Open to couples in the area. fee is 10 per couple. Call Forrest Sogge EV 6 7084 for details.
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New Clare High School
Clare “Hayseed Square Dance Club
Phyllis Pearson
Forrest Sogge
Judge Campbell Honored by Clare County Bar Association
A Clare County Bar Association dinner at the Doherty Hotel in Clare honored Judge Robert H. Campbell newly elected Probate Judge. Attended by all active members and their wives, the event featured remarks praising Campbell for shifting from private practice to probate duty and pledging support for his new office.
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Doherty
Clare
Robert H. Campbell
Clare County
Clare County Bar Association
Donald E. Holbrook
Bar Association
Campbell
Margaret Campbell
James S. Bicknell
ITI
Circuit Court
George K. Beck
Harold B. Hughes
Alex T. Strange
Douglas G. McGregor
Laurel J. Rulapaugh
County Notaries Named in Clare County Appointments
Secretary of State James M. Hare released the names of Clare county residents appointed or re appointed as Notaries Public in the last quarter of 1960. Recipients include Mark H. Bicknell Route 1 Clare, Fred C. Busche 1004 Maple Clare, Arthur F. Damoth 1416 E Washington Clare, B F Hampton R 1 Harrison, Vern D. McCrory 190 Lake St Harrison.
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James M. Hare
Clare County
Mark
Bicknell
Clare
Fred C. Busche
Maple
Arthur F. Damoth
E. Washington
B.F. Hampton
Harrison
Vern D. McCrory
Lake St. Harrison
Clare W.C.T.U. Meeting Planned for January 17
The Clare Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet January 17 at 310 E Sixth St the home of Mrs Daisy Lohnes. The gathering will discuss community activities and upcoming events.
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Clare W.C.T.U
Daisy Lohnes
E. Sixth St
Official Proceedings Clare City Commission December 19 1960
The Clare City Commission met December 19 1960 with Mayor Nivison presiding and four commissioners present. Manuel Sutton sought a building permit which was approved after discussion. a school traffic issue was discussed. the Employees Association requested a retirement plan. Dan McDonald bid 3303.74 for a new truck which was accepted. bills were approved. Commissioner Cain Haley moved to adjourn. Gerald Nivison Mayor David Adams, Clerk
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Nivison
Hartshorn
Baumgarth
Haley
Cain
Manuel Sutton
Clare City: Employees
Gerald. Nivison
David Adams
Family News From Rural Community Pages
Rural section notes Cynthia Stephison hospitalized with pneumonia and parents Glen and Cynthia Stephison bring her home Monday. Neighborhood visits include Al Tessman family, Brockways, Owens, and Krockers. Farm Bureau met at William Hileman home. various Sunday dinners and PTA attendance in Harrison highlighted. multiple family visits and social gatherings recorded.
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Cynthia Stephison
Glen Stephison
Al’Tessman
C. Krocker
Cynthia McCann
Charlie van Blarcom
Nell
Howard Brockway
Ray Owens
Tom
Brockway
al Tessman
Mona Jean
PTA
Harrison
Patsy Henry
Gordon’ Burton
Emerson Burton
Farm Bureau
William Hileman
Bud Hileman
Carl Bringold
Ron Krocker
Ray Brink
Mary’ Heber
Robert Heber
William Hileman Jr
Charles‘ Purdue
Far
Krocker
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Krohler Davenport & Chair
Tong. Davenport & Chair
Covey Davenport
Trendline Tweed
Arte
Covey
Kelly
Outfit
Yeung Chong Vick
Hong Kong
Bar
Wete Judge Campbell
THE
Citizens State Bank OF Clare
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Bank
Cis
United States
State of
Alan W. Ott
J. Stuart Bicknell
Mark H. Bicknell
F. T. LaGoe Directors
State OF Michigan
Dale Lyone
Notaries
Clare City Commission
Vek
Mrs. Howard Brockway
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