V F W Opens Polio Drive With Community Dinner
Pettit Kapplinger Post No 5738 hosts a prepolio drive kickoff at Clare tourist park with 67 attendees. Linda Stevens named Polio Queen of Clare County as Judge Donald Holbrook and Commander Charles Cooper praise progress and committeemen. March of Dimes containers placed. 1950 drive runs through January 31 with county split between Pettit Kapplinger and Harrison Posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettit-Kapplinger Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Clare
Clare County
Linda Stevens
Donald H. Holbrook
Jean Bradway
Heveryone
National
National Foundation For
Pettit Kapplinger Post
Harrison Post
Funeral Services Held for Mrs Meda Bauder in Midland
Funeral services for Mrs Meda Ethel Bauder 61 of 1601 East Grove Midland were held Tuesday at 2 pm from First Methodist Church with Dr E H Wilcox officiating. Burial was in Midland cemetery. She died Friday evening at home after a six year illness born April 16 1887 in Stockholm North Dakota she had lived in Midland 27 years. Her husband John preceded her in death in 1947. She is survived by ten children and many grandchildren including Mrs Leo Phill Mrs Thurman Linton Mrs Ervin Bristol Mrs Randle Dougherty Mrs Cecil Schutt Mrs Howard Barlow Rollie Alderson Willes Bauder Phillip Joseph and Young Bauder plus three great grandchildren and one brother Seeley Johnson of Clare and two sisters Mrs James DeFoy of Clare and Mrs Anthony Crump of Potsdam New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meda Ethel Bauder
East Grove Street
Midland
First Methodist Church
E. H. Wilcox
Wabbit Hunt Sparks Fun Rivalry for Clare Groups
The Clare Knights of Columbus and Clare Masons stage a national style Wabbit Hunt to outpace each other in a playful contest. Losers host a Wabbit dinner for winners, with ticketed attendance limited to members and reservations via local outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare K
C.“Deddeyes
Daniel Boones
Clare Masons
Masons
Clare Hardware
Kelsey Hardware
Gamble Store
Jackson's
Fleming’s
Beck's
Palate
Bodkins Dies at Sheridan Home After Weeklong Illness
Charles W Bodkins lifelong Sheridan Township resident died Monday at his home after a week with coronary thrombosis He was born August 12 1889 in Sheridan and married Beulah Walters October 24 1915 He leaves his wife a foster daughter Helen two sisters Tessie and Hazel and many friends Funeral services were held at Colanville Church with Rev Sturgill and Rev Honderich officiating and burial at Cherry Grove Cemetery Arrangements by Stephenson Funeral Homes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Bodkins
Sheridan Township
Charles Wesley Bodkings
John
Sarah Bodkins
Clare County
Michigan
Beulah Bell Walters
Colanville Church of God
Bauwlaks
Helen
Tessie
Hazel Bodkins
Colonville Church
Hubert Sturgill
M. R. Honderich
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Stephenson Funeral Homes
Congregational Church Holds Annual Meeting and Dinner
The Congregational Church held its annual January dinner and business meeting in the basement rooms with a 6:90 start. Devotions by Mr. Verne Stockman opened the session, and reports showed all departments in excellent condition. New officers were elected including trustees L. G. Garthe, Robert Kelsey, Andrew Irving, and deacons Dexter Elden and Austin Bates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Verne Stockman
Mark Bicknell
Puliit Committee
Darlene Garthe
Young People’s
George Beck
Guild Society
Cooper
First Circle
Ada Hochstetler
Ladies ‘Union
Wally Johnson
L. GC. Garthe
Robert Kelsey
Andrew Irving
Dexter Elden
Austin ¥. Bates
Mable
Kenneth Borrer
Harold Hughes
Harold Fleming
Janie Rickwell
Dave Fleming
Dick Garthe
Norris Hilden
L. E. Davy
Jamaica Jewel of the Caribbees lecture outline
James B Ponds presents the fourth Clare Kiwanis World Travel Series number at Clare High School. The film lecture outlines Jamaica from Kingston to Montego Bay, Port Antonio, and Runaway Bay, highlighting sites, culture, plantations, and natural wonders with noted figures and places. Tickets $2.50. event at $15 o'clock next Thursday, January 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Kiwanis Club
Clare High School
James B.pond
Jamaica
Program Magazine
Adventurer’s Club of
New York
Parisddée
Kingston
King’s House
John Huggins
Molly Huggins
W. A. Bustamente
Hope Gardens
Blue Mountains
Tta
Port Antonio
Navy Island
Errol Flynn
Blue Lagoon
Rio Grande
Gold Coast
Riviera
Punch
Runaway Bay
Ysassi
Renalus
New Seville
Island
Clare County Women to Preview 1950 Prospects Friday
Homemakers meet at the Court House in Harrigan this Friday January 18 at 11 30 to hear Miss Lucilla Ketchum extension specialist discuss how the 1950 business outlook may affect family living. The session invites discussion on family planning expenses clothes refrigerators ranges and building plans for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Harrigan
Lucilla Ketchum
Rural schools embrace Johnson motion pictures for learning
A Michigan rural education project uses Preston Johnson's film program in Isabella and Clare counties. Schools schedule January screenings with student and teacher input, featuring films like The Flag Speaks and Bob-O-Link and the Blue Jay, plus nature and fable shorts for February plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Isabella Counties
Preston Johnson
Rosebush
Johnson
Bowen
Andersonville
Vernon
Herrick
Phimsey
Wilson
O’conner
Winn
Isabella County
Clare County
Loomis
Wildcat
Colonville
Carrow
Brewer
Pratt
Redner
Jesson
Bob-O- Link
Clare P. T. A. Meeting And Debate This January
The Clare P. T. A. will meet Monday evening January 16 in the Home Economics Room. The Eich School Debate Team will argue the resolution That the President of the United States should be elected by direct vote of the people. A skating party is planned for Wednesday January 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare P. T. A
Eich
United States
De Soto and Plymouth Bone Bales and Service
Local items note bone bale shipments and service updates for De Soto and Plymouth operations. 업체 names reference Claver B7rr and related distribution details in brief notices.
Clare Bank Board Elects Bicknell as President in 1949
The Citizens State Bank of Clare held its annual stockholders meeting in the bank board room. J Stuart Bicknell was elected president, succeeding retiring Wm H Bicknell. Mark H Bicknell became first vice president and board chairman, Theo Wallington was named vice president, Dr A B Mulder rejoined the board, and Judge Donald E B Holbrook along with Mrs Donna Loren and Ralph Cole joined or advanced to key roles. The bank reported assets of 3 829 313 20 and deposits of 3 531 745 50 as of December 31 1949, signaling strong financial health and modernization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens State Bank of Clare
J. Stuart Bicknell
Wm. H. Bicknell
Mark H. Bicknell
Theo Wallington
A. B. Mulder
Wa. H. Bicknell
Donald EB. Holbrook
Donna Loren
Ralph Cole
Anna B. Mussel
Central Michigan
Clubs to Meet at Town Hall Extension
The Elm Grove and Hagle Extension Clubs meet Tuesday evening January 17 at 8 at the Sheridan town hall. The lesson on light phrases will be given. The men are invited to attend and asked to bring cake or sandwiches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Grove
Hagle
Sheridan Town, Hall
Clair Coulter Dies at Home in Arthur Township
Clair J. Coulter longtime Arthur township farmer died at his home Monday after six years of ill health and several strokes. Born June 11 1889 in Clare County he married Ada Lychette in 1912 and had three children Kenneth Eunice Frances. Funeral services were held at Stephenson Funeral Home with Rev B L Blem and burial at Cherry Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair J. Coulter
Arthur Township
Clair James Coulter
James W
Elizabeth Coulter
Clare County
Michigan
Ada Lychette
Kenneth
Hanice
Frances
Brown Corners
United “Brethren Church
Ada
Higgins Lake
Eunice Lloyd
Near Clare
Frances Burkett
Hillsdale
Belie C. Deller
Clare
Leé
Flint
Deer Rescued After Floundering in Eight Point Lake
Eight Point Lake Conservation reports a doe broke through thin ice near shore at 8:00 a m. The rescue involved HL Miller Howard Brows and the Richards and Evans families with Officer Don Bell and Jake Case. The deer was thawed in Richards garage and recovered by 4 00 p m Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eight Point Lake
HL. W. Miller
Miller
Howard Brows
Levi Richards
Hight Point
R K. Evans
Lansing
Don Bell
C. R
Jake Case
Hight. Point
Gary
Alefit
Deg. Ann
Evans
Richards
Bell
Case
Elton Sherman Serving 10 Days in County Jail
Elton Sherman of Vernon City is in Harrison county jail serving a ten day local sentence after pleading guilty to drunk and disorderly conduct in Municipal Court. The parole officer waits to take over with charges of breaking parole from Jackson State Prison. Earlier, Sherman was arrested by Clare City Police at a local tavern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elton Sherman
Vernon City
Harrison
Jackson State Prison
Sherman
Clare City
Wm. B. Dunlop
Seaver Ambie
Sarah Heng
Clare
Chas, Lucas
East Sixth St
Baptist
Clinton County
4 H Club Leaders to Meet January 18 at Court House
Clare County 4 H Club Leaders winter meeting set for Harrison on Wednesday January 18 at 2 00 pm in the Court House basement. Misa Vasold and Kenneth Ousterhout will assist with clothing and handicraft sessions including sewing equipment and woodwork topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Court House
Clare County
Harrison
Court
Misa Amalie Vasold
Kenneth Ousterhout
Vasold
Ousterhout
Nature
Silver King Tractor Sales and Service Listed
Sparse OCR note notes a Silver King tractor sale and service listing with references to Norvian V. Myers and an approximate location 236 miles east of Cornwell, indicating a rural dealer item without clear date or full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norvian
V. Myers
Cornwell Ari
Also Mentioned on This Page
Polio Campaign
Judge Holbrook
March of Dimes
Meda Bauder
John Bauder
James B. Pond
Chas. Bodkins
Sheridan
James B. Ponds
Jewel of the
Discovery Bay
Columbus
Wap Mee
Disc
Discovery
Bront
Orange Valley
Rio Bueno
Montéga ‘Bay
Rose Hall
Mortega Bay
Doctor's Cavé
England
Mandevillé
Wweehicounter
Paws 74
DE Soto
Plymouth
Clare Bank
Stuart Bicknell
Town Hall
Citizens Bank
Clair Coulter
Arthur Twp
Silver King Tractor
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