Clare C of C Has Successful Year in Clare
The Clare Chamber of Commerce met at the Doherty Hotel and heard S B Murray of Bay City discuss national advertising. The year saw a tourist camp, hotel opening, pavement celebration, and formation of the Clare County Tourist Association with active plans and social events. Officers elected were President M B Gallagher, Vice President G B Laur, Secretary F C McGuire, Treasurer George Collins, Directors Wm Bicknell and Harry Cudney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Doherty Hotel
W. W. Gumser
W. S. McAllister
George Collings
F. O. McGuire
Gumser
S. B. Murray
Bay City
East Michigan Tourist Association
Murray
Western Michigan Development Bureau
Michigan
America
United States
Florida
California
New England
Clare
H. B. ‘Johnson
Chamber of Commerce
Clare County Tourist Association
M-14
M. B. Gallagher
G. B. Laur
F. C. McGuire
George Collins
Harry Cudney
Aunt Katie Leonard Dies. Rites in Clare
The remains of Mrs. Catherine Leonard who died at the Soldiers Home Grand Rapids January 14 were brought to Clare for burial Friday. Services were held at St Cecelia chapel Doherty auditorium by Rev Father Flannagan and interment at St Cecelia cemetery. She lived with her brother John McDonald after her husband Patrick Leonard died and cared for his children. Known as Aunt Katie in the city she was remembered as a faithful neighbor and friend. Niece Crystal McDonald of Detroit and Alec McDonald of Flint accompanied the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Leonard
Grand Rapids
Clare
St. Cecelia Chapel
Doherty
Katie
Miss
Crysta McDonald
Detroit
Alec McDonald
Flint
K of C Dancing Party at Doherty Auditorium
The Doherty Auditorium hosts a K of C dancing party Friday January 30 with good music and four hours of dancing. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doherty
County Red Cross Elects Officers in Clare County
The Clare County Chapter Red Cross held its annual meeting at the Congregational church. Directors were elected from Clare Farwell and Harrison towns. Officers elected include President Mrs. W S McAllister Vice President Mrs Wm Murphy Secretary Mrs A J Chappell and Treasurer Mrs Allen Graham. The group plans to continue the school and nurse program in 1925 if funds allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County Chapter
Red Cross
Congregational Church
W. S. McAllister
W. H. Bicknell
Mary Gilmore
John A. Nelson
A. BD. Mulder
Clare
Fred Bingham
C. EB. Bingham
Allen Graham
A. J. Chappell
Wm. Burston
Farwell
Wm. Murphy
A. S. Crigier
John Quinn
Fred Gleason
Wim. Harper
Harrison
Fourth Annual Tractor School Delights Local Farmers
Thompson and Wilkinson host the fourth annual tractor school at their store. More than one hundred farmers watch a McCormick Deering 10 20 assembled by factory workers while B F Gleason and Joe Egerer of International Harvester explain operation. A luncheon, factory tour, and farm machinery movie cap the event, with Walter Rix entertaining and praise for IH representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson & Wilkinson
Wanwarts
B. F. Gleason
Joe Egerer
Intemnational Harvester Company
Fame States
Chas. Goodwin
Hagerer
Thomas Beal
McCormick-Deering
Walter Rix
International Harvester Company
Friday Morning Music Club Presents Scandinavian Program
Friday at 10:00 a m the Friday Morning Music Club enjoyed a Nordic themed program at Mrs A E B Mulder s home A varied lineup featured songs by Sinding Handel Grieg and pieces honoring Ola Bull with readings and dances inspired by Peer Gynt local club members performed in period voice and tone for an appreciative audience
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. EB. Mulder
Rustie
Sinding
Miss Wilson
Jenny Lind
Gallagher
Redeemer
McQuire
Ola Bull
Anderson
Grieg
D. Bicknell
Eclipse of Sun to Be Visible Here in January
The article describes a morning solar eclipse on Saturday January 24 seen in parts of Michigan with totality near Red Lake and partial visibility in Clare. It notes the corona and darkening timing around 7:30 to 9:30 am, plus upcoming observation plans by Maj. Wm. Hensley and radio broadcast via WH2Z.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Ceanturies
United States
Clare
Red Lake
Duluth
Great Lakes
Atlantic
Scotland
G. M. Bierly
Lake George
Adrain
Spain
Maj
Wm. Hensley
Mitchel Field
Wh2z
New York
Birthday Anniversary Celebrated by Mrs Doherty at Clare
Last week Tuesday Mrs Wm H of Bicknell hosted fifteen women for a six o clock dinner honoring her mother Mrs A J Doherty on her birthday anniversary. The dining room featured spring flowers and candles. Guests recalled when Mrs Doherty first met in Clare about forty years ago while five hundred was played and awards went to Mrs J Hampton and Mrs A E Mussel. Monday the Dohertys and granddaughter Miss Alice Bicknell left for a visit in the southern states, including Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H
Bicknell
A. J. Doherty
J. &. Hampton
A. E. Mussel
Doherty
Alice Bicknell
Florida
Demonstration at Clare Study Club Next Week
Red Cross Nurse Miss Eskil will give a demonstration to Clare Study Club members on Wednesday. Plans aim to share the school luncheon with the children on that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Eskil
Ali
Road Commissioners Invite Public to Attend Next Meeting
January meeting notes invite taxpayers and interested residents to Harrison on February 18 from 1 to 3 PM for discussion of plans and problems. The board has acquired a garage building for county road machinery at a low price and highlights 61 miles of state trunk lines and 72 miles of improved county road with no road bonds outstanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Road Commissioners
Court House
Harrison
Titus and Green
Health workers address students on hygiene and conduct
Miss N Eskil of the Red Cross spoke to students about the aims of health work. Miss M Hutzell from the State Department of Health urged daily baths, proper diet, hydration, and avoiding vulgar stories. She advised girls to leave boys making improper advances and to inform parents. Dr Poole was unable to attend due to a family illness. he promised to return later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Eskil
Red Cross
M. Hutzell
State Department of Health
Xfot
Miss Hutteil
Miss Hutzell
Dr. Poole
Poole
Gumser
Princess Theatre Weekly Showings January 24 30
The Princess Theatre runs January 24 to 30 featuring Riders Up Creighton Hale tearful drama and Mack features. Corinne Griffith six days with Hilmor Glyn romance. Barbara LaMarr and Conway Tearle White Moth dancing idols. Plus Joan Thurs day into the Net chapter and King of Wild Horses Captain Blood coming in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
cCreighton Hale
Sun-Man
Marjorie ‘Dan
Lou Tellegen
Joan Thurs
King of Wild Horses
Captain Blood
Ady
Public Health Nursing Discussed by Miss Irene MacDonald
A historic talk on Public Health Nursing by Miss Irene MacDonald former Clare lady now Ingham county Public Health Nurse outlines medical inspection school health supervision origins in Europe and the US progress since 1854 Framingham Mass case shows mass examinations and defect findings to illustrate benefits (Continued on page five).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene MacDonald
Ingham County
Mason
Clare
Miss MacDonald
France
England
Belgium
Argentian Republic
Egypt
Austria Hungary
Germany
Chile
Framingham
Mass
Mrs. A. P. Huntley Dies at Home on Maple Street
The death of Mrs. A. P. Huntley occurred Tuesday afternoon at her home on South Maple Street. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the Baptist church with Rev. Co. B. Milberry officiating and burial in Cherry Grove. Obituary to follow next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Huntley
South Maple Street
Baptist Church
Co. B. Milberry
Cherry Grove
Harry Snodgrass Ends Prison Run With Final Performance
The Sentinel reports Harry Snodgrass known as King of the Ivories played his last number in the Mission State Penitentiary band last Thursday. With a fortune looming, offers from leading orchestras and vaudeville circles awaited his next move as he steps back into the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Snodgrass
Ivories
the Sentinel
Mission State Penitentiary
Card of Thanks for Kind Neighbors After Loss
Expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for sympathy during illness and death of a babe. Thanks for floral offerings, singers, assistance with autos, and Rev Smith for comforting words. Signed by Frank Dalton and spouse.
Don’t borrow your neighbor’s paper subscribe now
A brief promotional note urging readers to subscribe to the newspaper instead of borrowing a neighbor’s copy. It highlights the low annual price and emphasizes supporting the paper directly.
M14 Kept Open to Harrison With Evergreen Fences
The Clare County Road Commission and State Highway Department kept trunk line M-14 from Clare to Harrison open for wheel traffic. Temporary evergreen brush fences were used with donated materials from nearby landowners. The fences will be removed in spring, and plans to buy fence material next year aim to avoid future overgrowth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Johnson
Clare County Road Commission
State Highway Department
Clare
Harrison
Lodge Banquet And Installation Of Clare Lodge Members
Clare Lodge No. 97 Knights of Pythias and Theron Temple No. 126 Pythian Sisters held a six o’clock banquet and installation at their hall last week. O A Derby and Francis Thompson earned praise in speeches. Mayor Thompson and others spoke warmly. Officers installed include Earl Tupper Chancellor Commander and Helen Spring Excellent Chief, with Derby and Stephenson among representatives to Grand Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Theron Temple
Pythian Sisters
O. A. Derby
Francis Thompson
Thompson
George White
S. A. Wilkinson
Edd White
B. J. Demarest
Lansing
Earl Tupper
EB. A. White
Geo. Phelps
Exchequer
Frank Hochstetler
Wm. Stephenson
Geo
Henry Ackerman
Margaret Derby
Helen Spring
Bessie Dalton
Leda Ackerman
Edith Tupper
Faye Stephenson
Mary White
Elizabeth
Millinery Parlors Change Hands and Move to Hotel Doherty
On Friday January 16 Mrs I EB Feighner acquired a half interest in the Mrs J B VanDyne Millinery parlors. The stock was moved this week to the Hotel Doherty storefront facing 5th street where a complete line of the latest millinery and art goods will be offered. An opening date for early spring hats will be announced soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. EB. Feighner
Budded on Earth to Bloom in Heaven
William Curtis son of Mr and Mrs Frank Dalton of Vernon township died last week in a wreck. Services were held at the Dalton home Sunday afternoon led by Rev Smith and the child was laid to rest in Cherry Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Curtis
Frank Dalton
Vernon Township
Smith
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Dance at Farwell Hall Saturday Evening
New management at Rich mond hall Farwell hosts a dance Saturday evening January 24 with 2 Foo music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Hall
Farwell
Foo
Two Big Games Tonight For Clare Teams
Clare meets Evart in a tight rematch after a January 16 road win sparked by substitutions. The Gladwin Maroons and Mt. Pleasant Indian School visit Clare as coachs push fast play and a stubborn defense in a high energy double bill tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladwin Maroons
U. S. Indian School Boys
Mt. Pleasant
Clare City
Gladwin
Clare
Indians
Clare Study Club Highlights Scandinavian Topic
The Clare Study Club met Tuesday with Mrs. Gallagher. Laila Wilson provided music and Mrs. McAllister analyzed The Scandinavian. Dances by Misses Comer Halstead and Thompson delighted attendees. Mrs. Cane spoke on oil conservation and Mrs. Mater reviewed the Nobel Prize winners. The group discussed toxoid antitoxin for Clare school children and immunization against diphtheria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Study Club
Gallagher
Laila Wilson
McAllister
Comer, Halstead
Thompson
Grieg
Anderson
Cane
Mater
Clare
Clare Citizen Dies at Rosebush in January
At the home of her daughter Mrs. Wilbur Johnson in Rosebush, Sallr day January 17, died Mrs. Sylvester Gilmore after several months illness. The remains were brought to Clare Tuesday and the funeral held in the Ma B church with Rev Smith officiating and burial in Cherry Grove. The obituary will appear next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Johnson
Rosebush
Sallrday
Sylvester Gilmore
Iran
Revs Smith
Cherry Grove
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hotel Doherty
C. Dancing Party
County Red Cross
Mrs. Anderson
Peer Rynt
Mulder
Mrs. Fitckneil
Mrs. Meuire
Princess Theatre
Irene McDonald
Evart
Tam
Ewart
Kidder
W. Johnson
Schoonover
Clare Ewart
J. Johnson
F. Alberts
F. Schoonover
F. Smith
F. Petchnik
C. Shanafilt
C. Kinder
G. Lippert
Woolston
G. C French
Koch
Evart—Stevens
Shanafilt
Gordon
Alberts
Petchnik
Johnson
Hvart
Lippert
Clare Study
Grant Township
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