New oil field near Temple shows multiple producers
A fresh oil field four miles northwest of Temple in Winterfield township Clare county reports three producers in four completions on sections 29 and 35 Romer Corporation and Sun Oil have completed producers on section 29 and Sun Oil adds another on section 35 Pure Oil completed a well on section 29 not yet producing but not abandoned. Freeman-Bicknell No 1 in Redding township section 34 came in swabbed out and looks promising. Luther Drilling starts a Dundee test near Bowman No 1 in Vernon township Isabella county Bowman No 1 produced 70 barrels and remains unpumped since acidizing last spring Bowman B No 1 is planned on the Bowman farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple
Winterfield Township
Clare County
Romer Corporation
Sun Oil
Freeman-Bicknell No
Bowman Farm
President's Birthday Balljan 30 for Infantile Paralysis
The President's Birthday Ball will be held Thursday January thirtieth at Clare Community Hall. Frank Sage's orchestra will provide music. Half the proceeds stay in Clare County, half go to State Laboratories for research into infantile paralysis. Local committees and leaders named, with hopes for broad county participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Frank Sage
Clare County
Florence Gay
Frank Jackson
Irwin Schlegel
Alec Artibee
Connie Walker
Harrison
Stella Briggs
Marie Bailey
Tim Graves
Lake
Clifford Malesh
Raymond Scott
George Scott
Farwell
Jennie Bingham
Temple
Anna Crawford
Lake George
Lula Sears
John Doherty
Octavia Mair
Lawrence Jackson
Michigan
John Walters Dies After Fall In Arthur Township
John Walters eighty of Arthur township died Friday at 2 00 PM at Clare County Infirmary from a broken hip suffered in a fall the prior Saturday. He had lived in Arthur since 1907 and was active until last year. Funeral from the Arthur town hall Monday at 2 00 PM with Rev Fiddler of Gladwin yard West Groat Free Methodist churches officiating. burial in Cemetary township.
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John Walters
Clare County
Walters
Arthur Township
Arthur Town Hall
Fiddler
Gladwin Yard West Groat Free
Ebeetion Township
Harrison Winter Sports Grounds In Fine Condition
WBROM radio representatives recorded interviews at Harrison winter sports grounds in Bay City to be aired soon. Crowds enjoyed well maintained slides and ski runs under favorable weather as weeks of winter sports are expected. The Harrison Board of Commerce winter sports committee includes L F Leonard Carl Skinner Robert Brown Reggie Reed and Robert Burns Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WBROM
Bay City
Harrison
Harrison Board of Commerce
L. F. Leonard
Carl Skinner
Robert Brown
Reggie Reed
Robert Burns, Sr
Isabella County Pioneer Joseph Horan Dies at 93
Joseph Horan died Sunday January 12 at age 93. Born January 4 1848 in Owen Sound Canada he moved to Isabella county in 1876 with brother William. He married B E Matthews in 1878 and had seven children. He helped build the early farm and hosted Mass before St Henrys church was built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Grant
Louis Prohaska
Wm. Murphy
Steves
St. Henry’s Church
Vernon Township
Joseph Horan
Mr. Horan
Owen Sound
Canada
Isabella County
William
B. E. Matthews
Vincent Horan
Oswal Horan
Mary Murphy
Sophia Horan
Benedicta Moon
Loretta Fuller
Patrick Horan
Youngmother dies at Gilmore home after stroke
Mrs Herbert Varney died at her Gilmore township home Friday night after a stroke. Born August 19 1904 in Wise township Isabella county she was 36. She leaves husband five children and two brothers. Funeral services set for Monday afternoon at 2:00 officiated by Rev Albert Dawe with interment in Cherry Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Varney
Gilmore Township
Hattie Ellen Nevins
Lewis and
Susan Nevins
Wise Township
Isabella County
Janary
Clare
Robert Lewis
Betty Lou
Lewis Nevins
Grant Township
Nellie Ramey
Frank Nevins
Wise
Alfred Nevins
Alma
Thurston Funeral Home
Albert Dawe
Norris Elden Pang
Minh
Michigan State Police Expands Amid World War Era Fears
War clouds over Europe pushed Michigan to expand the state police in 1940. The piece notes the origin from World War I era militia and explains how global conflict spurred home defense, with Michigan labeled a vulnerable target for saboteurs and spies, per Commissioner Oscar G. Olander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
America
Michigan
Boundry
Machine Shop of
Oscar G. Olander
Former Clare Lady Dies at Daughter's Lansing Home
Ellen Garver former Clare resident died Sunday at her daughter’s home 1413 Lyons St Lansing after a long illness. Born March 7 1862 in Defiance County Ohio she had lived in Lansing fifteen years widow of Thomas Garver. Survived by son Floyd five daughters and many grandchildren great grandchildren and siblings. Funeral services were held at Brown Corners United Brethren church and Independence church with interment in Independence cemetery.
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Ellen Garver
Clare
Lyons Street
Lansing
Defiance County
Ohio
Thomas Garver
Floyd Garver
Solomon Nye
Napoleon
Lawrence Miller
Liberty Center
H. SB. Brubaker
Walter Chester
Ralph Denno
William Heilman
Défiance
George Brubaker
Emma Garver
Brown Corners
Henry Roland
Matherton United Brethren Church
Gorsline-Runciman
Raymond R. Brown
First Evangelical Church
Independence Cemetery
Russell Chester
Ernest Chester
Duane Brubaker
Wayne Miller
Delmer Samlow
Virgil Nye
Camp Houghton Lake Boys Salvaging Timber After Storm
The CCC Camp Houghton Lake plans to salvage dead and down timber for bridge plank and eight foot span over the Muskegon River. Work under Michigan State CCC foreman Sam Cline aims to supply materials for national defense industries and calls for Michigan workers to register with the state employment service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houghton Lake
CCC
Muskegon River
Michigan State CCC
Sam Cline
Camp Houghton Lake
Michigan
Micigan
Revival Meetings Begin at Church of God This Sunday
Beginning this Sunday evening the Church of God will conduct an old time revival with Rev M L Coffman of St Louis as evangelist. Coffman has years in evangelistic work and is highly regarded. Miss Arlene Owens from station WBCM will provide guitar music. Rev H L Cleveland invites local pastors and neighboring congregations to unite for a soul saving campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God
M. L. Coffman
St. Louis
Coffman
Arlene Owens
WBCM
H. L. Cleveland
Citizens State Bank Holds Annual Meeting in Clare
The Citizens State Bank of Clare held its annual meeting January 14 in the new directors room. All directors and officers were reelected. Deposits totaled 1 152 190 27 with 2 500 depositors, signaling continued gains and strong community service through loans, drafts, and safety facilities.
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Citizens State Bank
Clare
James
Bicknell
Stuart Bicknell
Mark Bicknell
Theo, Wallington
Clarence Lindemulder
Donna Tubbs
Dorothy Shaver
Dorothy Schlafley
A. H. Mulder
Anna B. Mussell
Wm. H. Bicknell
Clare High Debate Team Clinches Fourth Win This Season
The Clare High School debate team defeated Pinconning High School on January 9 in a primary season contest. Roberta McKnight Al Samborn and Mavis Kennedy spoke for Clare with Carl Fisher Ralph Fisher and Jacquline Peeters for Pinconning. Judge N Briggs presided. The victory advances Clare toward state elimination and a bronze plaque from the University of Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare High
Pinconning High School
Clare
Roberta McKnight
al Samborn
Mavis Kennedy
Pinconning
Carl Fisher
Ralph
Jacquline Peeters
N. Briggs
Bay City
University of Michigan
Townsend Birthday Party at Grant Town Hall
A Friday night dance at Grant town hall on January 17 promises good music and a fun time for all. The event is sponsored by the local committee and open to everyone.
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Grant Town Hall
Penny Supper Plans Lodges Event This Friday
Rebekah lodges will hold a penny supper and party Friday evening. Serving will commence at 6 o clock with details unclear due to OCR errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Saginaw Mayor C of C Speaker Set for January 28
Clare Chamber of Commerce boards meet with new president Stuart Bicknell planning a strong year. Mayor John W. Symons of Saginaw will serve as guest speaker at the January 28 gathering at Twin Elms Club, with local business leaders accompanying him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Citizens State Bank
Stuart Bicknell
Twin Elms Club
John W. Symons
Saginaw
Saginaw Chamber of Commerce
Bicknell
Symons
Dolores Ann Witbeck Passes Away at Five
Dolores Ann Witbeck daughter of Marvin and Gladys Witbeck born June 26 1934 Mt Pleasant Michigan died January 10 1941 Clare Michigan from measles and complications. She moved to Clare as an infant and grew in the Methodist church where she was baptized June 7 1938 and loved Sunday School. Survived by parents a sister Bonnie Lee three years grandfather Casper Witbeck grandmothers Mrs Casper Witbeck and Mrs Alonzo Hoffmeyer of Heart and many relatives. Funeral at the Methodist church in Clare at 2 30 p m with Rev John Hall and Junior Choir songs, burial at Hivart cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolores Ann
Marvin
Gladys Witbeck
Mt. Pleasant
Michigan
Clare
Dolores
Methodist Church
Jesus
Bonnie Lee
Casper Witbeck
Alonzo Hoffmeyer
John Hall
Hivart
Aliens Must Carry Border Crossing ID on Return
Officials clarify that registering under the Alien Registration Act does not replace the requirement for a resident alien border crossing identification card for aliens returning from Canada. The card, mandated by Executive Order 8480, is separate from the Alien Registration and Fingerprinting Act administered by the Post Office Department.
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Canada
United States
Post Office Department
Annual County Red Cross Meet Tuesday Evening
Mrs Mulder Clare County Red Cross Chairman calls Clare County Chapter members to a meeting Tuesday evening January 21 at eight at the Clare City library. It is the annual meeting for election of officers and reports on secretary treasurer and the recent membership drive led by Mrs Harold Fleming, the most successful in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulder
Red Cross
Clare County
Clare City
Harold Fleming
Mabie W. Mulder
Pioneer Clare County resident Mrs Wood dies in Harrison
Double funeral services were held in Gladwin for Mrs. Lillian Victoria Wood born in Ontario who died January 6 1941 in Harrison at age 74. She lived in Clare county seventy years and leaves a large family including husband Frank Wood eight children twenty four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Delmar Conner also died suddenly at his Gladwin county home January 7 1941. He was born July 30 1909 and left a wife Irene Shadd and three children Dean 8 Donny 5 Wilbur 3 plus a brother and sister. Interment followed in Highland Cemetery with Rev. Charles Kleinhardt and Rev. Karl H. Keefer officiating.
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Gladwin
Frank Wood
Clare County
Harrison
Delmar Conner
Lillian Victoria Wood
Ontario
Canada
Ernest Kleiveneit
Flint
Menzo Key
Midland
Glenn
Claude
Loren
Fred
Philip Conner
Rogers Funeral Home
Charles Kleinhardt
Highland Cemetery
Phillip Conner
Irene Shadd
Navy Lieutenant Speaks at Clare Kiwanis Meeting
Lieutenant Renolds Smith of the United States Navy spoke at the Clare Kiwanis Club gathering at Hotel Doherty on Wednesday evening January 1bth. He outlined vessel types from battleship to small craft and answered members’ questions. The board afterwards approved the coming year’s budget and planned aid for a crippled child. Guests included Archie Henry Bay City L H Moon Mt Pleasant Stuart Bicknell Kenneth Barnes William Wilson and Keith Himter of Clara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renolds Smith
United States Navy
Clare Kiwanis Club
Hotel Doherty
Smith
Leo Brown
Kiwanis
Archie Henry
Bay City
L.H. Moon
Kiwanian
Mt. Pleasant
Stuart Bicknell
Kenneth Barnes
William “Wilson
Keith Himter
Clara
Card Party at Eastern Star January 23
The Eastern Star Chapter holds a card party Thursday evening in the O.BLS8 social rooms at seven o clock. Contract and auction bridge will be played. Refreshments will be served. Public invited. Admission 25 cents per person.
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Eastern Star
Governor to Tour Clare During E M T A Visit
Governor and Mrs Van Wagoner plan to join a bus tour by the East Michigan Tourist Association to inspect winter sports projects across Michigan. The group will dine Sunday at the Hotel Doherty in Clare with 30 to 35 members and local citizens, with Art Damoti and Harold Fleming coordinating details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Michigan Tourist Association
Michigan
Harrison
Doherty
Clare County
van Wagoner
Kennedy
H. B. Johnson
Oxford
Clare Congregational Church
Johnson
U.M.T.A
Art Damoti
Harold Fleming
Seniors Present Class Play to Full House Tuesday Nite
The Senior class at Clare High School staged Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest after a December postponement due to weather. The production featured a changing set, beautiful scenes, a performance by the Clare High School Concert Band conducted by Kenlly Hunter, and strong direction by dramatics instructor James Rawley with the cast and crew earning praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mam
Clare High School
Kenlly Hunter
Dramatics
James Rawley
Selective Service to Call Ten Clare County Men in February
Clare County Local Board No 1 Selective Service will issue immediate orders for physical examinations starting January 22 to complete a February quota of ten men. The January volunteers and selectees were received by the Saginaw Induction Station and include John George White, Alfred Ford Harpster, Laurence Reger, Marion Edwin Hall, Alton Sidney Wittenberg and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
John George White
Clare
Alfred
Ford Harpster
Laurence
Stanley Reger
Marion Edwin Hall
Farwell
Alton Sidney Wittenberg
Terpae
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Winterfield
Arthur Two
Gilmore Home
Defiance
Annual Meeting
U. of M
Townsend Birthday
Clare Business Group
Dolores Ann Witbeck
Marvin Witbeck
Ewart
Bastatti
Harrison Home
Lieutenant Smith
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