Sanford Trophy Presented to Clare High Champs
The Glenn F. Sanford Memorial trophy ceremony honored Clare High School 1946 undefeated football team, coaches, and faculty at the Mason ic Temple. Presentations praised team support from the town, with trophies awarded to Coach D Richardson and Assistant Coach R Wheeler as players W Borle W Campbell D Cappaert W Carn were named on the memorial plaque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
John Q. Look
Clare High
Harley Holt
Glenn F. Sanford
P. M
Supt
Austin F. Bates
Clare
Prin. Carleton Garthe
Athletic Board
Harley
Richard Wheeler
Donald Richardson
Wheeler
P. M. Holt
Glenn Sanford
Richardson
Masonic
D. Richardson
R. Wheeler
W. Borle
W. Campbell
D. Cappaert
W. Carn
Mt. Pleasant Man Found Murdered in Shack Sunday
John Sarmir a 58 year old Isabella Sugar Co employee in Mt Pleasant was found murdered Sunday in the weighmasters shack where he lived with company permission after a work injury. A hatchet blow to head and a ransacked shack suggest robbery motive amid small cash on body and war bonds rumored. Police and sheriff’s officers conduct the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sarmir
Isabella Sugar Company
Mt. Pleasant
R. A. Northway
Sarmir
Shériit
Big 5 Win First Half of City Bowling League
The City Bowling League placed the Big 5 Construction Co. as first half champions after a Sunday noon match against Kiwanis No. 1 and Big 6 Construction Co. Kiwanis won the first game 752 to 709, then Big 5 claimed games 745 and 843 to 739 and 776. Final pins: Kiwanis 2267, Big 6 2297. Big 5 held the title with 3 to 1. Albert Haley led with a 493 series and Elmer Comes topped the Big 5 with a 190 game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Kiwanis No. 1
Big 6 Construction Co
Kiwanis
Big 5
Big 6
Albert Haley
Elmer Comes
Final appeal for donors in blood clinic
Local readers are urged to donate plasma through a two day blood cloning clinic sponsored by the Clare County Chapter of the American Red Cross. The article cites cases in Hope and nearby areas where plasma saved lives and urges scheduling an appointment by calling 107 or 324 after reading page sixteen ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard Fillmore
Hope
Charles Whitlock
J. G. White
Merle Samborn
Ferris Graham
Sentinel
Clare County
American Red Cross
Parents Urged to Attend P.T.A. Meeting Monday
The Clare P.T.A. sets a January meeting for next Monday January 20 with a guest speaker Miss Frances E. Martin education professor at Central Michigan College of Education. She will discuss Know Your Child. A Girl Scout Troop VII minstrel and music committee entertainment are planned. Call the meeting for 8:00 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare P.T.A
Frances E. Martin
Central Michigan College of Education
Miss Martin
India
United States
Girl Scout Troop VII
Congregationalists To Consider Pastor At Annual Meeting
The Clare Congregational Church set its annual meeting for January 21 with a 6 30 p m pot luck supper. Clerk Mrs N A Elden said proposals for filling the pulpit would be considered along with regular business and officers reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Congregational Church
N. A. Elden
Pioneer Squad Defeats Harrison Hornets Friday
The Clare Pioneers beat the Harrison Hornets 28 to 15 at the Hornets gym last Friday for their fifth win. Bill Campbell led with 14 points as the game started slow but picked up speed in the second period. The Little Pioneers then defeated Harrison second team 31 to 22 with Bob Wallace scoring 14 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Pioneers
Harrison Hornets
Hornets
Pioneers
Bill Campbell
Little Pioneers
Harrison
Bob Wallace
Mrs. Asa Ward Laid to Rest in Clare Cemetery
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Asa Ward at Thurston Funeral Home on January 8. Born Helen Baker in Williamston West Virginia January 18 1897 she married Asa Ward February 5 1913 and moved to Clare Michigan in 1941. She is survived by her husband seven children eight grandchildren one sister and many friends. Interment was in Cherry Grove cemetery. Blood clinic registration urged at Clare city hall January 20 and 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa £. Ward
West State Street
Helen Baker
Oliver Baker
Williamston
West Virginia
Clare
Michigan
Washington County
Ohio
Asa BE. Ward
Marguerite Jett
Marietta
Francis Carpenter
New Port
Ruby Hendricks
Donald Ward
Detroit
Betty Cour
Robert
William Ward
Sistor
Marie Noah
Thurston Funeral Home
Earl B. Redman
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Arthur Walter Loses Left Eye At Work
Arthur Walter of West Wheaton Avenue an employee of the Pere Marquette Railway was injured Tuesday when a piece of steel embedded in his left eye. He was taken to Clare Hospital where the eye was removed in surgery Thursday morning and he was reported recovering nicely in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Walter
West Wheaton Ave
Pere Marquette Railway
Clare Hospital
Walter
March of Dimes drive funds infantile paralysis battle
Dime boxes in Clare county seek support for the National Foundation and local fund to aid victims and advance research at the University of Michigan. The President's Birthday Ball at Clare city hall on January 25 will raise proceeds for both funds, with music by Don Bryant and His Vets and dancing from 10:00 pm to 2:00 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Foundation of Michigan
University of Michigan
Clare County
National Foundation
Infantile Paralysis Fund
Clare City Hall
Don Bryant
Clare County Fund
Turkey Dinner at Methodist Church Tuesday January 21
Young Adult class sponsors church dinner at Methodist Church with servings at 6 30 and 7 45. Adult price 1 26 and children priced lower. Proceeds support church programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Harrison Man Found Dead in Garage
Chester L. Poulton aged 63 was found dead in his Harrison garage Tuesday noon by his son Richard. The coroner ruled carbon monoxide poisoning from car motor exhaust. His body was sent to New Lexington, Ohio for burial. survived by wife Goldie and two sons Richard and William, with naval service in Norfolk awaiting orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester L. Poulton
Harrison
Richard
G. E. Lamb
New Lexington
Ohio
Goldie
William
U. S. Navy
Norfolk
Last Rites for Mrs F Coyne in Flint Saturday
Flora Coyne born January 31 1876 Chippewa Lake Mecosta county died January 8 1947 at Lake George. Survived by three children Genevieve Bernard Basil and siblings Ray Jefferey Fred Monroe Manley Wellington Ford. Funeral at St Michaels Church Flint Saturday January 11 with Monsignor Bolton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Coyne
Lake George
Chippewa
Lake Mecosta County
Robert
Jane McCormick Nixon
Patrick J. Coyne
Temple
Michigan
Clare
Genevieve
Bernard
Basil
Traverse City
Clare County
Flint
Ray Jefferey
Fred Monroe
Flushing
Manley Nixon
Bannister
Wellington Nixon
Deer River
Minn
Ford Nixon
St. Michaels Church
Plint
Monsignor
Bolton
Calvary Cemetery
Mrs G E Lamb Seriously Ill in Clare Hospital
Mrs G E Lamb wife of Farwell's physician and civic figure remains seriously ill in Clare Hospital despite Thursday afternoon signs of improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Lamb
Clare Hospital
Holbrook Wins Endorsement for Circuit Judge Seat
Donald E. Holbrook seeks the Twenty first Judicial Circuit bench with petitions filed at Lansing and broad district backing. Clare County Supervisors unanimously endorsed his candidacy citing his record as Prosecuting Attorney 1937-1942 and duties as City Attorney 1937-1943, plus World War II service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald E. Holbrook
Secretary of State
Lansing
Twentyfirst
Court House
Harrison
Donald EB. Holbrook
Clare
Michigan
Twenty-first Judicial Circuit
Isabella
Midland
Clare County Board of Supervisors
Clare County
Rotarians View Michigan Minnesota Film At Wednesday Luncheon
The University of Michigan football film drew a crowd at the Rotary Club noon meeting. Forest Jordan, Michigan line coach, explained plays as the scenes unfolded on screen. Special guests included coaches from Farwell and Harrison high schools and Rev. Harold Watson of Harrison Congregational Church. A second film, in color, showed Dr. and Mrs. G. G. Born on a western hunting trip with Colorado big game footage and stills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Michigan
Rotary Club
Forest Jordan
Michigan
Farwell
Harrison
Harold Watson
Harrison Congrégational Church
Clare Rotary Club
G. G. Born
Colorado
Clare Manufacturing Company expands local plant and jobs
Clare Manufacturing reports steady growth since opening its Clare plant. Initial employment of twelve rose to seventy, with projected 25 percent expansion. A new $300000 adjacent building for Ford carburetor production is under construction by local contractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Manufacturing Company
Clare
Moline Construction Company
Henry Ackerman
Albert Seiter
Ford Motor Company
Holley
R. H. Kleinhardt
Detroit
Kleinhardt
Randall 4-H Club Forms at Randall School
A meeting led by County Agent Paul D. Gibson on January 8 laid the groundwork for a Randall 4-H Club. Eleven members elected officers Teany Simmons president Debert Gordon vice president Jimmy Thompson secretary Bernice Déra treasurer. Leaders include Mrs. Cora Simmons sewing and Paul Nass Hart Sinemong handicraft and electricity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul D. Gibson
Randall School
Gibson
Teany Simmons
Debert Gordon
Jimmy Thompson
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Sanford
Brosty
Jordan
P.T.A. Meeting
Congregationalists
Sternaman
Pioneer
Mrs
Asa Ward
Clare Cemetery
Claré City Hall
F. Coyne
Atty. Donald HE. Holbrook
Donald Holbrook
21St Dist
Local Concern
Clare Manufacturing Co
Randall
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