Farmers of Clare County to Study Soils in Local Meetings
County agricultural agents organize a four lesson soil study program for farmers across eleven community centers. Topics include soil acidity liming green manures and fertilizers with emphasis on saving dollars. The first session opened at the Bessie School Arthur Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Hast Lansing
Agricultural
P. D. Gibson
Eelven
Michigan State College
Bessie School
Arthur Township
Gleaner
Lake
Brown Corner School
Arthur
Winterfield Town Hall
Allen
Hamilton
Grant Town Hall
Colonville School
Greenwood Town Hall
Ladd
Franklin
Grange Hall
Sheridan
Court House
Harrison
Tyndall
Farwell
Surrey Township
County Ag
Health booklet awarded to Greenwood pupils in 1931 drive
Michigan Tuberculosis Association awarded Miss Ida C. Amble students a copy of The New Healthyland for each rural school selling six hundred 1931 Christmas health seals. Schools organized teams in a Detroit to Chicago stage coach race using 1885 Michigan map guides, promising health activities for 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Tuberculosis Association
Ida C. Amble
Harrison
Michigan
Detroit
Chicago
Clare County
Mary Maier
Lutheran Ladies Elect New Officers After Annual Meeting
The Lutheran Ladies Aid held its annual meeting at the Parsonage last week Wednesday. Mrs Wichman and Mrs Lange resigned after many years of service, with Lange serving twenty five years as secretary. New officers named are Mrs Fred Timm president, Mrs Chris Krell secretary, and Mrs Fred Schuge treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Ladies Aid
Wichman
Lange
Iyi
Langé
Fred Timm
Chris Krell
Fred Schuge
P T A Meeting Reflects School Name Change and Gifts
The P T A met at the Russell now O Connor school to discuss the name change required for District Six Vernon township. Mrs Albert Schug led, with Mrs Marie Smith as chairwoman. The program included readings a cornet solo mouth organ duets and a playset by Andersonville students. Nevills traced early history noting donors Mr and Mrs O Connor and the community's role. Mrs Samuel Loomis thanked Mrs James O Connor. Miss Wagenaar presented an original poem To My Mother dedicated to mothers including Mrs O Connor. Refreshments followed and the meeting adjourned for February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
O’connor
Albert Schug
Marie Smith
Andersonville School
Nellie Ramey
Nevills
Vernon Township
Russell School
Mrs. Mussell, Isabella County Pioneer, Dies at 75
After more than a year of illness Mrs. David Mussell died at her home one mile south of Clare aged seventy five. Funeral services will be held at the Presbyterian church in Rosebush Friday at two o'clock with Rev. Heberlein officiating, followed by interment in Rosebush cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Mussell
Isabella County
Clare
Presbyterian Church
Rosebush
Heberlein
City Council Abolishes Three Percent Tax Penalty
At the regular meeting the City Council voted to eliminate the three percent penalty on tax collections effective January 10. Property owners now have until March first to pay their taxes without the extra charge.
Notice to Public Clarifies Fire Cause at Hol Russell Home
Misleading statements in state papers are addressed regarding the Hol Russell residence fire in this city. The notice asserts no oil burner exploded and that no burner was owned or operated in the hidage. Authority or signer: M. R. Howlett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hol. Russell
M. R. Howlett
Hart Ends Writ of Attachment in Damage Suit
Judge Ray Hart dissolves attachment on Edwin L. and Rachael A. Russell and on two companies in a 750000 dollar damage case filed by Edmond E. Johnston. The Russell land in Vernon township yields oil, with a 2500 barrel capacity well drilled near Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Hart
Isabella
Edwin L
Rachael A. Russell
Athens Gas Corporation
Meridian Oil Company
Codefendants
Edmond E. Johnston
Saginaw
Russell
Russells
Johnston
Vernon Township
Isabella Co. Times News
Clare
Double Header in Basketball Next Wed Night
Schust & Co of Saginaw brings two teams to play the local Merchants next Wednesday evening. Art Fleming says he can divide the squad into two for substitutions. First game at eight o clock, admission 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schust & Co
Saginaw
Art Fleming
Guild Social Afternoon at Congregational Church
The Ladies Guild of the Congregational church hosted a social afternoon with Union and M. H. church Auxiliary members. Speakers and musicians included Mrs Old man, Mrs Mulder, and Mrs D arter with violin selections, accompanied by F McGuire. A luncheon followed as the room was prettily decorated by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Guild
The
Congregational Church
M. H. Church
Oldman
Mulder
D.arter
F. McGuire
Guild
H. W. Brown
W. C. Fuller
Farwell
Notice to contact Milloy Electric and Rudy Cotton
Owing or seeking radio service contact Clare Realty office or call 39 or 78. Write Milloy Electric Studios at 1017 Hast Broadway Mt Pleasant. Rudy J. Cotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Realty
Milloy Electric Studios
Hast
Broadway
Mt. Pleasant
Rudy J. Cotton
Bake Sale at Friz's Office Saturday
The Wise Guild hosts a bake sale at Friz's office this Saturday. Proceeds support guild activities and community projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Wise’ Guild
Friz’s
Tomoritow
Mae Shumways Birthday Honored at Sanford Home
Mrs Mae Shumways birthday celebrated at the Sanford residence with an elegant six oclock dinner for twelve. Roses and pink tapers adorned the table, three course meal, bridge prizes won by Mae Shumway and Margaret Derby, rug presented to the guest of honor, guests departed in the early hours praising the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Sanford
Mae Shumway
Margaret Derby
Shumway
Sanford
Trailers Required to Use Chains and Lights Under Law
The article notes violators face arrest and civil suits under Act 330 4763. It requires trailers and semi trailers to be attached by coupling devices preventing deflection beyond six inches and connected with safety chains on both sides. Between sunset and sunrise a green side light is required on each trailer and a red rear light is required on the last trailer.
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Bex
Clare County Red Cross Holds Annual Meeting in Library
The Clare County Red Cross met at the Clare City Library Monday evening to plan activities for the coming year. Changes in work reflect unemployment and new funding aims toward aiding the destitute, with one adviser per township to assess local needs. Officers were re elected and G Bogan and L E Davy joined the Advisory Board. total income from the roll call was 168 dollars and 65 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County Red Cross
Clare
Red Cross
Board of Supervisors
G. BR. Bogan
L. EB. Davy
St Louis Visitors Battle Our School Team Tonight
No less energy will be put into the game tonight when St Louis comes over to meet our school team. The reader can see the game for twenty five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Sheridan Farmer James Thompson Dies After Farm Accident
Relatives mourn the Sheridan township man James M. Thompson after a Tuesday afternoon accident on the Thompson farm. His son in law Jay Clute found the broken wagon tongue and Thompson lying beside the team, thrown from the spring seat as the wheel passed over his back. He died hours later from internal hemorrhage. Burial will be at Cherry Grove with Masonic Lodge services, conducted by Rev. H B Johnson of Oxford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Thompson
Sheridan Township
Jay Clute
Thompson
Mr. Thompson
Jay
Flo
W. F. Clute
McKay Mercier Spud in Well No 8 At Grant Township
McKay and Mercier spudded in well No 8 on section 6 Grant township. Located half a mile east of the No 1 gasser near Green's Dam on Jas McKay land, it shows signs of a large gasser. The Wilson wildcat one mile south four west of Clare runs 547 feet with drill snagged in reddish sand like quicksand.
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McKay
Mercier
Grant Township
Green’s Dam
Jas McKay
Wilson
Clare
Farmers Week At East Lansing Showcases Livestock And Turkeys
Farmers Week at East Lansing February 16 features a first time livestock show and a turkey show replacing the egg show. Michigan breeders cooperate with the College in livestock improvement, exhibiting Colts, sheep, hogs, and cattle to display improved farm animals. Grain and potato exhibitions return with strong harvest quality, while an engineering department electrical show demonstrates recent equipment in the engineering building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Lansing
Michigan
McCulloch Home Hosts Bible Class Gathering
The Adult Bible class of the Congregational church held a meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. McCulloch on Thursday evening January 14. Members attended, shared a substantial meal, and enjoyed a social time. Mrs. J. Murdock helped with the hosting. These monthly gatherings are eagerly anticipated by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church Sunday School
L. E. McCulloch
J. Murdock
Gladwin Proves Too Swift for Local Quintet
The Clare High basketball team traveled to Gladwin last Friday and lost 19 to 14 after a tight game. Key guard Hollis Walton filled in for Upthegrove, but Chet Chaffee sprained his wrist, potentially sidelining him for weeks. Schultz led Gladwin with one hand shots, while Clare’s second unit finally scored in the nightcap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare High
Gladwin
Clare
Upthegrove
Wilson
Chet Chaffee
Allen
Hollis Walton
Schultz
St. Louis
Page Hight
City appoints Jacob Mason to cemetery board vacancy
At the regular city council meeting, Jacob Mason was named to fill the vacancy on the Cemetery Board created by the death of S C Kirkbride. Mayor Hether cited Mason’s long city service and status as a Civil War veteran, noting his deep Clare roots and prior roles as Mayor and council member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Jacob Mason
S. C. Kirkbride
R. I. Hether
Mason
Mr. Mason
Clare
D. E. Alward
Thos. C. Holbrook
C. W. Perry
Board of Supervisors
Cherry Grove
Club Members Study American Composer at Tuesday Meeting
The Slare Study Club met January 19 at the president Mrs. Nina McGuire’s home for a memorial program to Edward MacDowell. Mrs. Ethel Schlegel read a life and works paper, with Mrs. Dean guiding the program and recalling MacDowell’s life, career, and lasting influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slare Study Club
Pleasant
Nina McGuire
Edward MacDowell
Ethel Schlegel
Elizabeth Dean
Adelaide Wylie
Dean
Frankfort Conservatory
Germany
Marion Nevins
MatDowells
Europe
America
Boston
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Petersborough
MacDowells
New York City
Columbia University
Hill Crest
Family Theatre Night Announces Mixed Lineup and Prices
The theatre lists Thursday to Friday shows including Maia and Nancy Carroll at 50 cents per family, then Saturday features Riders of the Purple Sage with Geo O Bri an and Zane Grey romance outdoors. Sunday to Monday presents The Beloved Bachelor with Paul Lukas and Dorothy Jordan, plus Alexander Hamilton screen sensation.
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Nancy Carroll
Geo
O’brian
Sun
Man
Paul Lukas
Dorothy Jordan
Alexander Hamilton
Arliss
America
Wallace Beery
Clark Gable
Champ
Seth i Parker
Also Mentioned on This Page
Greenwood District
Parent-Teachers Association
David Mussel
Rosebush Presbyterian Church
Hart
Methodist Auxiliary
Ladies Union
County Red Cross Dispense Service OF Health Nurse
Sheridan Farmer
McKay-Mercier
No. One
Farmers Week
Mcculloch
Alldread
Family Night
Ideal ‘Theatre
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