Joen White Celebrates Birthday in Unique Manner
A birthday gathering recalls past days in Clare with ten men around age table totaling 748 years. Attendees include former store workers, railroad workers, farmers, and tradesmen now in Vernon township, Isabella County, Clare, Farwell, and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joen White
Thos. A. Holbrook
Hiden's Nation
Iter
Simon Bogardus
Will Lowrey
Ann Harbor
Vernon Township
Isabella County
Will Becker
Clare
Horace Joyner
Will Adams
the Depot
Art Bellinger
Farwell
Sam Henderson
Marion
Illnness
Will Holbrook
George Jackson
John White
Wheaton Ave
Caple
John Jackson
Law
Johnackson
Nattie Tcknell
John Dunlop
the Sentinel
Rest Grant's Tin Can Alley
A West Grant farmer writes that highway litter from towns prompts farmers to reclaim junk, warning that tins and garbage left by others may return to town and into front yards as a rebounding consequence.
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Grant
Tin Can
Two Sheridan Youths wed in small hometown ceremony
Thelma Orvis and Lawrence Bates united in marriage Sunday at Mrs. Jennie Bates home with Rev M R Hond erich officiating. Norma Bates served as bridesmaid and Leonard Orvis as best man. The couple plans to reside on the Bates family farm with Orville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie
Bates
M. R.’ Honderich
Thelma Orvis
Lawrence Bates
Norma
Leonard Orvis
Ivan Orvis
Jennie Bates
Orville
Rebekahs Install Stall Officers Amid Festive Lodge Gathering
Rebekah Lodge No. 167 installed officers led by Noble Grand Hmma Youmans and Vice Grand Minnie Wilkie. The ceremony honored outgoing Noble Grands Harry Nowlen and Lulu Lamb. Visitors from Farwell Coleman Winn Mt. Pleasant and Lansing joined. talk on lodge work followed by lunch and square dancing into the night.
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Rebekah Lodge No. 167
Noble Grand
Hmma Youmans
Minnie Wilkie
Rebecca Abbott
Fin
Fannie Schultz
Etta Snider
Elizabeth McIntosh
Elizabeth Rodabaugh
Guardian
Louise Irwin
Electa Ford
Millie Bastian
R.S
Lulu Lamb
Harry Nowlen
Farwell
Coleman
Winn
Mt. Pleasant
Lansing
L. G. Butterfield
Prosperity Lodge
Ladies Union Holds Annual Meeting At Parsonage
The Congregational Ladies Union met at the parsonage Friday noon for a pot luck dinner and annual business meeting. Officers were reelected: Mrs. Fred Hudson President, Mrs. Amanda Falk Vice President, Edith Brewer Treasurer, and Mrs. Dawe Secretary.
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Congregational Ladies .Union Society
Fred Hudson
Amanda Falk
Edith Brewer
Dawe
Eastern Star Members Visit Midland Chapter
Eight local Eastern Star members attended a Midland Chapter school of instruction led by Grand Adelaide C. Wylie. Attendees included Alta Bellinger Eunice Phimsey Dr Christina M Schutt Nellie Sherwood Jay O Bellinger Jesse R Hampton and Alexander H Wylie. Mrs Wylie received a gift at the Midland meeting following a dinner hosted by Past Matron Anna Rose. Earlier Mrs Wylie led a school of instruction at Big Rapids and joined a dinner for eighteen.
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Eastern Star
Midland
Grand Wither
Adelaide C. Wylie
Alta Bellinger
Eunice Phimsey
Christina M. Schutt
Nellie Sherwood
Jay O. Bellinger
Jesse R. Hampton
Alexander H. Wylie
Anna Rose
Phimsey
Sherwood
Wylie
Card of Appreciation from Mrs. A. Perry
Mrs. A. Perry thanks the American Legion Auxiliary the Guild and neighbors for flowers cards and fruit sent during her recent illness. Gratitude is expressed for the remembrances and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Guild
Judge Ray Hart to Iron Out Difficulties in Co
The column lists multiple cases including divorce for Ethel Upthegrove and Alfred Upthegrove, and matters before the Auditor-General on land sales for taxes of 1936 and earlier. Other entries name Citizens State Bank versus Tony and Marjorie Achard in trespass, Mary R. Mathews and Stanley W. Green, Lée Berridge, Dryden State Bank, Marble-Cove Oil Co, Decem Development Co, William W. Wicker, Ruel Fairbanks and Emma Fairbanks, and Calvin Hoover and Mary Hoover in accounting and injunction proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Upthegrove
Alfred Upthegrove
Citizens State Bank Va
Tony Achard
Marjorie Achard
Mary R. Mathews
Stanley W. Green
John List
Lée Berridge
Dryden State Bank
Marble-Cove’ Oil ‘Co
Decem Development ‘Co
William W. Wicker
Bis
Ruel ‘Fairbanks
Emma Fairbanks
Ee Calvin Hoover
Mary Hoover
Bill
Petitioners for Naturalization List Names and Jurors
The notice lists naturalization petitions for Kasmer Krawszynski and Ethel Orr with a long juror roster including William Abbott Hatton Nelson Bailey Hayes Walter Hanson Lincoln Martin Blackledge Redding David Robart Sheridan Bar Phelipp Summerfield Wm Corrie Surrey Don Sischo Winterfield Oliver Becker Clare 1st ward Sam Bogardus Clare 2nd ward Mrs E G Johnston Clare 3rd ward Wm Vreeland Harrison 1st ward Paul Beals Harrison 2nd ward Jacob Seelinger Harrison 3rd ward Glen Lower Alfred Suftin Franklin Ha Waldron Freeman Thos Barclay Frost Holly Laker Garfield Frank Robison Grant Carl Huber Greenwood Robert Fisch Hamilton Albert Ott Hatton Arthur Bailey Hayes.
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William Abbott
Hatton
Nelson Bailey
Hayes Walter Hanson
Lincoln Martin Blackledge
Redding
David Robart
Sheridan Bar
Phelipp
Summerfield
Corrie
Surrey
Don Sischo
Winterfield
Oliver Becker
Clare
Sam Bogardus
E. G. Johnston
Wm. Vreeland
Harrison
Paul Beals
Jacob. Seelinger
Glen Lower
Arthur
Alfred Suftin
Franklin ‘Ha Waldron
Freeman
Thos. Barclay
Frost Holly Laker
Garfield
Frank Robison
Grant
Carl Huber
Greenwood
Robert Fisch
Hamilton
Albert Ott
Arthur Bailey
Hayes
Major Lewis Returns From Dewitt Visit
Major Lewis returned Wednesday from a visit with his niece and family at Dewitt. Laurel A. Osborn of Olmstead Falls Ohio is expected this weekend for an indefinite stay to assist in carpentry with D. W. in demand for that trade. The Kings Daughters met Thursday afternoon with Mrs Dewey Paxton to plan a sewing drive for needy children. The Clare Good Literature Club meets Tuesday evening at 7 45 with Mrs Leah Gordon hosting and a talk on Great Women of the Far East led by committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Lewis
Dewitt
Sarah Schaeffer
Lutheran Ladies Aid
Laurel A. Osborn
Olmstead Falls
Ohio
Osborn
D. W
Kings Daughters
Dewey Paxton
Walter. Foell
Clare Good Literature Club
Leah Gordon
Far East
Garchon
Muriala Smalley
Ideal Theatre
Young Couple Weds in Indiana Ceremony
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Frances D. Lansing of Pontiac to Donald J. Gillis of Detroit at LaGrange Indiana on Saturday January 8. Rev Benjamin Kendall of the Methodist church conducted the service with Miss Kathryn Liechti and Edward Bowler in attendance as they plan to live in Detroit where Gillis works for Ford Motor Company.
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Frances D. Lansing
Pontiac
Donald J. Gillis
Detroit
LaGrange
Indiana
Benjamin Kendall
Methodist Church
Kathryn Liechti
Edward Bowler
Gillis
Ford Motor Company
Old Bell Tower Fire Alarm Tower in Georgia
The old bell tower in Augusta Georgia was erected in 1860 to serve five fire alarms with a watchman on duty day and night. It was torn down by the city in 1893 and the bell returned to the factory from which it was bought.
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Georgia
Augusta
Stock and Feeding Cattle Advertisement
Hereford and Angus steers and heifers offered in good quality, low down blocky cattle ranging 350 to 700 pounds. Load very uniform in size and quality. Test code 1413 Blues. Auction by N Boley in Keosauqua Iowa.
Tax collection Saturdays at Citizens State Bank ending Feb 26
Taxpayers are advised to visit Citizens State Bank each Saturday from 2 to 3 p m to pay taxes through February 26 inclusive. Treasurer Chas VanDen Bergh reminds residents of the available window for tax receipt.
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Citizens State Bank
Chas, VanDen Bergh Treas
Farmer Demands Egg Back After Over Sending One
A close fisted farmer sent one egg over three dozen to a local house. When he discovered the excess he confronted Mr. Smith to reclaim the egg. Smith offered a drink instead. The farmer replied with humorless insistence on repayment.
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Mr. Smith
Pearson
London Weekly
Live Beets and Speedy Justice in a Slice of Providence Wit
A Providence Journal snippet blends a comic furniture of dialogue about live beets and a speedy automobile accident damage suit. A woman insists on live beets while a speed lawyer pushes rapid action to fund a six week old child’s college education.
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Providence Journal
Agricultural Uncertainty in Farm Life Echoes a Contest
Farmer Corntes laments unpredictable crops and markets. The exchange notes farming as a guessing contest, reflecting the era's anxiety about agricultural stability and the evolving view of what constitutes a farm.
Burlesque Bouncer Described As Big Man In Show Biz
A quoted exchange reveals a man boasting his son is a major figure in show business while noting he works as a burlesque theater bouncer. The dialog contrasts perceived status with the actual job.
They Might Do It First Worker Election Bet
Two workers discuss a campaign incident where one bets the other will cost him the election. The first worker recalls a mistake when the second shouted Let the best man win which impressed witnesses.
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Bill
Family Trait in a Comic Exchange
In a clipped exchange Mrs. Clancy asks about a girl seen before and Mrs. O Leary identifies her as Agnes, now using a stage name. The dialogue notes her troubled mother and a past life on the stage.
Carelessness Sailor We Just Dropped Our Anchor
A fragment from the Philadelphia Inquirer notes a sailor admitting carelessness and the anchor being left dangling outside. The brief reflects a careless mishap and a casual remark about the situation.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Will I Rise? Boss Demands Early Start for Applicant
A job interview scene shows a young applicant asking if he has a chance to advance. The boss bluntly replies that the applicant is warned to report at 7 each morning, implying strict early hours as a gatekeeping factor.
He Was Not Married
A man enters a hospital waiting room with his head bandaged and replies he is not married when asked by the doctor, saying he has been run over.
Harold Fleming Chosen President of Clare C of
Harold Fleming selected president of the Clare chapter of the organization. A meeting featured remarks on safe driving and the importance of driver reliability while Sergt. Wagner distributed Rules of the Road booklets.
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Harold Fleming
Clare C
Sergt. Wagner
Secretary of State
Michigan State Police
Holbrook
Secretary Dawe's Report Highlights City Promotion Efforts
Nine regular meetings and three board sessions shaped a year of city work. The chamber and committees promoted tourism with repainted signs and 15 000 county maps made with Harrison County Commerce, plus photos sent to magazines. Weekly band concerts and flood relief efforts were noted as key public activities and negotiations pursued small factories and an airport for future growth.
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Dawe
Michigan
Harrison Board of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Clare
Algo
Year ends with pep meeting and chamber reflection
The text highlights the local school system and strike situation with a year’s end pep meeting led by Art Damoth. A Chamber of Commerce review, signed by Rev. Albert Dawe, looks back with pleasure at the year’s endeavours and achievement in Michigan and beyond.
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Michigan
Art Damoth
Chamber of Commerce
Oil drilling status reported across multiple counties
Drilling progress notes across Clare Isabella Midland indicate operations at several wells. Sun Oil Company reports drilling below 3350 feet in Hamilton-Weldon No 1 and shut down at 4034 feet in Edenville State of Michigan No B 1. Others include reaming at 1530 feet in Lincoln-Fee No 12 and completing Denver-Lawler No 1 for Arthur Morris.
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Clare County
Hamilton—Weldon
Sun Oil Company
Lincoln—Fee
James A. McKay
Sheridan—Rfilett and Murphey
Big Basin Oil& Gas Company
Isabella County
Denver
Lawler
Arthur Morris
Midland County
Edenville
State of Michigan
Consumers Power Company
Chapman Oil Company
Michigan Devonian Petroleum Company
Final Deadline for Tax Payment Nears
Auditor General George T. Gundry warns the public to check tax receipts as delinquent property descriptions remain high. He fears over 1.5 million descriptions are in default and could go to public sale May 3, with penalties and interest accruing until payment at County Treasurer offices.
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George T. Gundry
Gundry
Dance Each Friday at Him Grove Hall
Public invited to weekly Friday night dance at Him Grove Hall featuring music and socializing. Event promises good music and a welcome atmosphere for all attendees.
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Him ‘Grove Hall
Monthly meeting notice for Ma sostic Lodge
Regular communication of the Ma sostic Lodge will be held on the first and Tuesday of every month.
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The
American Legion
Secor
Predators at mercy of public trappers
A fragmented notice indicates public trappers will pursue fur bearing species, listing mink and other quarry. The short text implies seasonal or annual trapping actions with unspecified locations and dates.
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Meéth
Dell Kemp
John
White
Dell
Mickie
Sheridan
Honderich
Rebekahs and Oddfellows
Ers. R
Etta Howard L
Henrietta Smith
Ladies Union
Cong's Parsonage
Midland Chapter
A. Perry
Ray Hart
Nere
Kasmer Krawszynski
Ethel Orr
Blues
N. Boley Keosauqua
Iowa
Bride
Johnny
Atlanta Constitution
Christmas Savings Club
the Peoples Bank
Rev
Albert Dawe
I. C. C. F. Lodge
Legion Rooms
Rebekah Lodge
Clare Kiwanis Club
Doherty
Grant Township Local No. 143
Farmery Union
Clare-Isabella
District I. C. O. EB
Clare County Pomona
Riverside Grange
Irma Williams
Sec
Order of Th Eastern Star
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