WPA reports 1940 Clare county results and jobs plan
WPA officials summarize 1940 Clare county progress with 137 949.94 dollars spent and 147 residents employed on public works and services. They note age of workers and lasting community benefits, detailing district two project groups and inviting additional communities to join professional service projects.
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WPA
Clare County
Work Projects Administration
Larned
Michigan
Clare ‘County
George H. Waring
Indiana Line
Straits of Mackinac
Mt. Pleasant
Lake, Michigan
District No 20 Meeting Draws Rebekahs and Odd Fellows
Twenty Rebekahs Odd Fellows and families gathered in Mt Pleasant for District No 20 Association. President Stanley Glass led the session with songs and the Lord s Prayer. Mt Pleasant Mayor Robinson gave the welcome and Russell Wilson of Weidman replied. Musical numbers by several performers followed then a pot luck lunch and dancing. The group planned to meet at Shepherd on February 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
District No. 20 Association
Stanley Glass
Farwell
America
Professor Robinson
Russell Wilson
Weidman
Harry Nowlen
Clare
Shepherd
National Defense Program Planned at Clare High School
Clare High School and the state Board of Control for Vocational Education plan a national defense program offering training in auto mechanics metals electricity and carpentry. Courses run eight to ten weeks with fifteen hours weekly once ten enrollees are reached. A certificate for time spent will be issued and endorsed by the Michigan Employment Service. An organizational meeting is set for Monday January 27 at 8:00 p.m. in the Clare High School English room.
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Board of Education
The
Clare High School
State Board of Control For Vocational Education
Defense Board
Michigan Employment Service
Michigan to Refund Over 1.5 Million in Auto Taxes to Counties
State Highway Commissioner G. Donald Kennedy filed vouchers with the Auditor General for 1.5 million dollars in weight and gasoline tax refunds to Michigan counties. The total 1940 weight tax receipts rose to 21.37 million, with refunds led by gasoline tax at 1.275 million and weight tax at 273,660. County allocations list Clare, Gladwin, Isabella, Midland, Missaukee, Osceola, Roscommon with quarterly and half-year figures.
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G. Donald Kennedy
Michigan
Kennedy
Clare
Gladwin
Isabella
Midland
Missaukee
Osce
Clare County Red Cross chapter reports year of charity and growth
The Clare County Chapter American Red Cross held its annual meeting in the Library on Tuesday evening January 21. Treasurered funds supported clinics layettes cod liver oil groceries glasses and dental work while European relief and National Headquarters donations topped 800. Membership reached 279 in Clare and 199 in other parts. Miss Martha Knecht County Nurse spoke on county aid and the group planned Red Cross production with Mrs. Mabel Mulder stepping down and Mrs. Madge Lamb taking over as chairman with support from new production heads.
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Clare County
American Red Cross
Mabel Mulder
Red Cross
Harold Fleming
National
Stuart Bicknell
City of
Clare
Madge Lamb
Farwell
Mabel K. Horton
Lempke to Speak at Mt. Pleasant Courthouse January 29
Congressman William Lempke of North Dakota and 1986 presidential candidate will speak at 8:00 PM on Wednesday January 29 in the Mt. Pleasant Court House. Farmers are urged to attend. the public is invited to hear his views on farm problems.
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WM. Lempke
Court House
MT. Pleasant
William Lempke
North Dakota
United Staes
Lempke
Harrison Winter Play Grounds Open For Season
Harrison correspondent reports large weekend turnout at the winter playgrounds drawing visitors from Midland Detroit Mt. Pleasant Flint Saginaw Bay City and Clare. The Dare Devil slide toboggans and skating rinks are in good shape with a 65 to 70 mph drop noted. Photographers from Eastern Michigan Tourist Association covered the site while WBCM radio promos extend the event.
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By. Harrison
Harison
Central Michigan
Harl Skinner
Midland
Detroit
Mt. Pleasant
Flint
Saginaw
Bay City
Clare
Harrison
WBCM
Eastern Michigan Tourist Association
Water Tank Hill
County Fair Ground
Ladies Open Annual Bridge Tourney at Hotel Doherty
Wednesday at Hotel Doherty twenty eight ladies gathered for luncheon and the first afternoon of the bridge tourney. Preceding games, players drew numbers for positions and the six high scores for the day were listed by name and score. The event, popular last year, will run for eight weeks this season.
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Doherty
L. W. Jackson
George Stanfield
Pearl Johnson
Jay Green
Harold Forsberg
Delmar Adams
William Caple
Let the Wedding Bells Ring at Lake George
The play Let the Wedding Bells Ring will be performed at the Lake George Community Building on Thursday January 30 at 8 15 p m Dancing and refreshments follow the show Everyone is invited Rose Luce recreation leader
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Lake George
Card of Thanks for Dolores Ann Witbeck
Expressing sincere gratitude for acts of kindness during the illness and death of Dolores Ann Witbeck. Thanks for flowers and comfort from Dr Hall Doris Empey and the Junior Choir. Signed by Mr and Mrs Marvin Witbeck and Bonnie Lee.
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Dolores Ann
Dr. Hall
Doris Empey
Marvin Witbeck
Bonnie Lee
Clare County Democratic Spring Convention Notice 1941
The Clare County Democratic Party will hold its Spring Convention at the Community Hall Clare on February 8 1941 at 2 30 PM to elect delegates to the Democratic State Convention in Grand Rapids Michigan February 19 and 20 1941 and address any other business. John E Doherty chairman Marie B Bailey secretary Tim Graves treasurer.
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Clare County Democratic Party
Clare
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Clare County Democratic Committee
John E. Doherty
Marie B. Bailey
Tim Graves
Legion Auxiliary Card Party at Legion Hall
The American Legion Auxiliary hosts a benefit card party at the Legion hall on Monday evening January 27 at 8 o clock. Contract auction bridge and pepper will be played. Refreshments will be served. The public is invited with admission 25 cents per person.
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American Legion Auxiliary
the Legion Hall
Fishermen notice promotes wigglers at two dozen price
Notice to fishermen advertises wigglers at 25 cents per twenty four, offered this year by Pringle Hi-Speed at Ver non Hill. Phone 118, 16ti.
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Pringle
Vernon Hill
Horan Family Gracias For Sympathy After Bereavement
The Joseph Horan family expresses sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors for the kind expressions of sympathy during their bereavement.
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Joseph Horan
Notice of Debt Responsibility by Francis A Lackie
After this date I will not be responsible for any debts, only those contracted by myself dated January 18 1941 Francis A Lackie.
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Francis A. Lackie
Tax collection notice for Clare city official
Citizens State Bank will host tax collection sessions each Wednesday afternoon until further notice. Treasurer Jessie Gibbs directs the city of Clare. Save the date January 30. See 5 Ba.
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Citizens State Bank
Clare
Card of Appreciation for Kindness During Illness
A note of thanks expresses gratitude for fruit, flowers, and cards received while in hospital and at the mother’s home. Special mention is made of Mr. and Mrs. Priz, Dr. Wood, Louise Loeffler, Miss Wood ward, the Fourth Grade, Mrs. Harl Herrom and Mary.
One-Man War in Siberia and Worksmanship in Michigan
In 1890 30 000 typesetters worked in America rising to 184 000 by 1930. A Yakutsk farmer reports one year kills of 9 bears 15 elk 20 wolves and 460 reindeer. Michigan industries seek workers for national defense register at the nearest State Employment Service Office Alma city hall January 30.
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America
Yakutsk
Siberia
Michigan
Register
Michigan State Employment Service Office
City Hall
Alma
Slow Driving Law Targets Vehicles Driving Excessively Slow
A regional traffic ordinance seeks to curb vehicles moving below a safe speed on highways. Officials cite chain reactions and increased crash risk as justification. Enforcement hinges on police assessment of driving pace relative to conditions.
Various Local Meetings Schedule In Early January
Notices list weekly and monthly gatherings across Clare and nearby towns. Lodges clubs chapters and civic groups meet on specific weekdays with dates January 28 to 31 noted for special events and card parties.
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Battle Creek
Kalamazoo
Muskegon
Manistee
Rebekahs and
ODD Fellows
Clare High
Clare County Red Cross Chapter
Ansurg
Ema
James S. Bicknell
Federal Reserve System and
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
U.S
Fis School
Ncreas
Rose Luce
Legion Auxiliary
Jessie Gibbs
Clara Rebekah Lodge
Farwell Townsend Club
Clare Lodge
C.F
Hatton Townsend Club
Clare Common Council
Loomis Townsend Club
Elm Grove Townsend Club
Grant Townsend Club No. 1
O.E.S
Clare Good Literature Club
G. C
Legion’ Rooms
Grant Township Local No. 143
Farmers Union
Clare Masonic Lodge
American Legion
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Twin Wins Club
Clare Townsend Club
Townsend
Lomis Town Hall
Dr. Townsend
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