President's Ball at Clare City Hall Seeks Polio Aid
A Clare County drive supports the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis and the local chapter. The President's Birthday Ball at Clare City Hall on Saturday proceeds fund polio research and local care, with donations via dime boxes and a school children's dime card project. Roger Lowder, six, from Sheridan township, is treated for polio at Saginaw Contagious Hospital.
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Clare County
Roger
Herman Lower
Sheridan Township
Saginaw Contagious Hospital
The
National Foundation
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Clare City Hall
Don Bryant
Glare County Fund For
Tax Collections Very Good Here Says Treasurer
City Treasurer Vera Peterson reports strong tax collections for the year. The total budget, covering county, school and city taxes plus delinquent amounts, was 72 926.21 dollars, with 66 426.99 collected by January 10, about 91 percent. A three percent fee will apply through February before the roll returns to the County Treasurer for further collection.
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Vera B. Peterson
Peterson
Blood Donors Clinic Successful Here This Week
The blood donors clinic sponsored by the Michigan Department of Health and Clare County Red Cross held Monday and Tuesday drew fifty seven pints for the local blood bank. Dr Emily Clark praised the strong response to the appeal for plasma use in Clare county and thanks were extended to contributors and volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan’ Department of Health
Clare County
American Red Cross
Emily Clark
Department of Health
Pioneers Fall In Sensational Overtime Clash
Clare High School Pioneers lost to Gladwin 39 37 in a second overtime thriller after leading early and tying 34 all at regulation. Rodabaugh scored 12, Smith 10, Cappaert 8 for Clare as Worstell led Little Pioneers with 12 in a 42 17 win.
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Clare High School Pioneers
Gladwin
Pioneers
Cappaert
Clare
Rodabaugh
Schelthaus
Smith
Little Pioneers
Elwood Worstell
Harrison
Shepherd
Reed City
Exams Announced for Postmaster at Harrison Marion
The Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for the postmaster vacancies at Belleville Harrison Marion and Millington Michigan. Exams will be held only at Belleville Clare Marion and Millington. Applications close February 18 1947.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Belleville
Harrison
Marion
Millington
Michigan
Clare
Sheridan Grange Dance at Him Grove
Sheridan Grange hosts a Friday dance at Him Grove on January 31 with music and a couple admission. Attendance noted as 3bc extra. committee involvement listed.
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Person
Emma J. Haller Dies in Clare Hospital After Illness
Emma J Lassen Haller longtime Clare resident dies at Clare Hospital after two week illness. Born August 6 1860 in Denmark she came to the U S in 1882 and married Christian Haller in Chicago in 1889. Funeral at Thurston with Zenobia Order of Eastern Star rites and burial in Cherry Grove cemetery.
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Emma J. Haller
Clare Hospital
Emma J. Lassen
Hans and
Anna Lassen
Denmark
Clare
Michigan
United States
Christian Haller
Chicago
Kansas
Grayling
Montana
Zenobia Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Order
Thurston Funeral
Harold Watson
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Former Rancher George F Stehle Dies in Detroit
George F Stehle a former Grant township resident of the Stehle Ranch died suddenly of a heart attack in Detroit on January 2 1947 aged 62 He was born July 5 1884 in Buffalo NY and survived by his wife two sons George and Robert a daughter Mildred a brother in Ann Arbor and many friends Funeral services were at Fred Wood Funeral Home Detroit with Rev Merton Stevens and burial at Roseland Park Cemetery Detroit
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George F. Stehle
Grant Township
Stehle
Detroit
Buffalo
New York
Michigan
George
Bethlehem
Robert
Royal Oak
Mildred
Ann Arbor
Fred Wood
Merton Stevens
Roseland Park Cemetery
4 H Club Leaders To Meet Tuesday At Court House
Clare County 4 H Club leaders will join state club leaders for a mid winter conference at Harrison next Tuesday afternoon January 28 at 3 30. The basement of the Court House hosts the meeting with topics including local club programming club demonstrations and formation of a County 4 H Club Council. Local clubs may send their chairman or a delegate plus a parents committee member to help establish the council. State leaders Miss Hough and Mr. Ousterhout will offer personal help if needed, with early arrivals for assistance.
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Clare County
Harrison
Court House
Miss Hough
Ousterhout
Houghton Bowlers Take Second in State Tourney
The Houghton Soda Bar bowling team placed second at the state tournament in Bay City after a Sunday 1:00 p m start. The Clare team included Frances Bolle captain Kate Sheredy Donelda Colosky Duke Haring and Louise Gibbs with Gladys VanHoose as guest. After play the group went to Frankenmuth for a chicken dinner.
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Houghton Soda Bar
Bay City
Clare
Frances Bolle
Kate Sheredy
Donelda Colosky
Duke Haring
Louise Gibbs
Gladys VanHoose
Frankenmuth
Have You Registered Vote Notice for Michigan Primary
In conformity with Michigan Election Laws voters wishing to vote at the Primary on Election Monday February 17 must register on or before Tuesday January 28 with their township village or city clerk. Nominations will be made for Circuit Judge of the 21st Judicial Circuit covering Clare Isabella and Midland counties.
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Michigan
Ron
21St Judicial Circuit
Glare
Y Isabella
Midland
Chas E Russell Succumbs After Ill Health Sunday
Chas Edwin Russell born September 23 1872 in Bruce County Ontario died at home in Clare after a January 15 stroke. He married Florence Allen in 1909 and left two children Ruth May who died in infancy and Olive Ellen who survived with wife. Funeral held Elm Grove church with Rev Chas Kleinhardt officiating. Burial Cherry Grove cemetery.
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Chas
Edwin Russell
Cornelius
Della Russell
Bruce County
Ontario
Canada
Michigan
Ewart
Clare
Florence Allen
Ruth May
Olive Ellen
John Lang
Church of God At
Elm Grove
Cha
Lester Allen
Coleman
Ray Miller
New Haven Center Church
Special Sunday Evening Services at Clare Church of God
Rev N C Davis announces special Sunday evening service at Clare Church of God located at West Sixth and Maple Streets. The 7 45 pm program features cathedral organ recordings chimes and lively vocal and instrumental music designed to attract youth inspire seniors and energize attendees.
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Church of God
West Sixth
Maple Sts
N. C. Davis
Clare
Davis
Chuck
Clarés Friendly Church
Deaths Henry Ott Passes After Illness in Clare
Henry Ott of this city died after several months illness. He was taken to Clare Hospital Tuesday and passed away Wednesday evening. Funeral services will be held at Thornton Funeral Home Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Rev Chas Kleinhardt officiating assisted by Rev H B Redman. Interment in Hatton cemetery.
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Henry Ott
Sity
Clare Hospital
William Vardy Victim Of Heart Disease In Clare
William Vardy a Clare resident for twenty five years and a laborer died Friday at Clare Hospital from chronic heart disease. Found by Police Chief Urquhart in the city hall men's restroom after eleven days of illness he had been in collapse with malnutrition and exposure. Born January 6 1881 in Bancroft Ontario he died January 17 1947 in Clare at age sixty six. Survived by sister Jessie Barrworth Bancroft Ontario and a brother Arthur believed living near Picton Ontario. Funeral held Doherty 11 AM Monday with Rev Harold Watson and burial in Cherry Grove cemetery.
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William Vardy
Clare Hostal
Vardy
C. A
Lewis Vardy
Bancroft
Ontario
Canada
Clare
Michigan
Jessie Barrworth
Arthur
Picton
Doherty
Harold Watson
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Farmers Produce Company Holds Annual Meeting at City Hall
The Farmers Independent Produce Company met at Clare City Hall on Friday evening January 17 with about two hundred attendees. Trustees Bert Bower Lionel Duncan and Martin Eberhart were reelected for three years. Leo Russell introduced Fred Turbush and Miss Vena Lee Gillespie among others, as Arthur Howland spoke on cooperative programs. The program included tap dances, readings, songs and remarks by Leo Russell and Paul Gibson, concluding with refreshments and dancing.
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Farmers Independent Produce Company
Clare
Leo Russell
Fred Turbush
Lionel Duncan
Bert Bower
Martin Eberhart
Sadie Causgrove
Russell
Vena Lee Gillespie
Joanne Richard
Dinah Ruark
Janie Stevens
Shirley Wright
Sandra Schultz
Idyll Urquhart
Sally Gillespie
Joyce Jones
Carol Ann Wieferich
Joyce Thayer
Agnes Pierson
Miss Gillespie
Layana Russell
LuAnn Hampton
Martha Jean McKinnon
Paul Gibson
Clare County
Arthur Howland
Michigan State College
Gibson
Mr. Howland
America
Rud Shepherd
Charles B. Hahn
Schinfley-Shepherd- Orchestra
Brown Corners Center Postpones Friday Meeting
The Brown Corners Community Center gathering set for Friday January 24 is rescheduled to Friday February 7 due to a revival service at Hagle Church of God. President EB Kleinhardt notes the change.
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Brown. Corners Community Center
Hagle’ Church
Cars Crash East of Clare Injures Drivers
Two autos were damaged two miles east of Clare on US 10 when Lloyd Aberhart Jr. turning left was rear ended by Russell Anthes who tried to pass. Aberhart suffered head lacerations and was treated at Clare Hospital. passenger Lillian Anthes had bruises and was not hospitalized. Police investigated.
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Clare
Us-10
Lloyd Aberhart, Jr
Russell Anthes
Detroit
Eberhart
Clare Hospital
Lillian Anthes
Anthes
Mt. Pleasant
Dysinger Home Burns to Ground Tuesday Night
Two farm homes near Clare were destroyed by fire on Tuesday night. The Dysinger residence at 9:00 PM burned after a blow torch thawed pipes, with only a Davenport surviving among contents. In a separate blaze two hours later the La Pratt family narrowly escaped a fiery death, fleeing in night clothes with infant, as their insured belongings reportedly totaled 1000 dollars.
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Clare
Clare Fire Department
Pural
Leon Dysinger
LaPratt
Frank la Pratt
West Grant School
Dysinger
LaPratts
USO Representative Briefs Rotarians on Postwar Drive
Ray Hardy district representative of the USO spoke at the Wednesday noon luncheon. He outlined postwar goals, announced Clare County's 1947 financial drive quota of six hundred dollars, and urged continued aid for hospitalized veterans and recent inductees.
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Ray Hardy
U.S.C
Clare County
Clare
Hardy
Notice to bidders for two White trucks in Clare County
Sealed bids will be received up to 11:00 a m February 8 1947 for two White wheel base trucks complete with cab safety lights and Garwood hoist. The County Road Commission reserves the right to reject all bids. Clare County Road Commission Frank Beam chairman Mathuel Sutton member Lear Diment member
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Garwood
Clare
County Road Commission
Frank Beam
Mathuel Sutton
Lear Diment
Tenth District Legion meeting in Clare Sunday
A Tenth District American Legion and Auxiliary meeting was held at Clare city hall auditorium. Key figures included Chet Keegen and Ray Conlon, with Don Armstrong as guest speaker describing experiences as a test pilot and RC AF service. A collection was taken for the infantile paralysis fund.
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Tenth District
The
American Legion and Auxiliary
Clare City Hall-Memorial
Walter H. Larman
Legion
Chet Keegen
Bay City
Ray Conlon
Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Sentinel
Leshotes
Odd Fellow Hall
Rebekah
Art Damoth
Conlon
Keegen
Abe Dalzell
Expansion and Stabilization Service
Dick Cann
Wallace Grant
Walt Frahm
Tenth
Amelia Zahm
Clare
Blanche Walker
Robert L.chapman
Americanisn
Grace Bouchard
Damoth
Don Armstrong
Royal Canadian Air Force
Goodyear Rubber Co
Armstrong
United States
Army
Navy
Artfistyong
R.c.af
Doc and Tom Ranch
Pace, Fred W., Dies at Garfield Township Home
Fred W. Pace died unexpectedly from a heart attack at his Garfield township farm home near Lake in Clare county Michigan. He was 63, born December 20, 1883 in Port Huron Michigan. He moved to Detroit, married Anna Wahlburg in 1928, worked in automobile sales and Hudson Motor Company, then raised poultry in Garfield township after 1980 retirement. Survived by wife Anna, father Merrill B. Pace of Lake, three sisters in Detroit, five nephews. Thurston Funeral Home set for January 14 at 1 pm with Rev. Earl B. Redman. interment Greenridge Cemetery, Bay City.
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Fred W. Pace
Lake
Merrill B
Harriet Pace
Port Huron
Michigan
Garfield Township
Clare County
Detroit
Anna Wahlburg
Bay City
Hudson Motor Company
Anna
Merrill B. Pace
Larry Mazi
Walter Dagner
Hamister
Thurston Funeral Home
Earl B. Redman
Greenridge Cemetery
National Honor Society Banquet Planned for February First
The National Honor Society to hold its annual banquet Saturday February 1 at 7:00 PM in Barnes Café, Al. Members may bring a husband wife or friend. City Affairs column delayed to next week due to high news volume.
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National ‘Honor Society
National Honor Society
Barnes, Cafe
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March of Dimes
Lansing State Journal
George D. Cummings
Michigan State Health Department
Cummings
Lansing
Dublin
Ireland
London
State Journal
Michigan Department of Health
National Foundation For
Desoto
Plymouth
Willys
Bob
Blood Donors Clinic
Red Cross
Harrison, Marion
Sheridan Grange
Eastern Star
Houghton
Chas. E. Russell
Clare Church of God
Farmers Produce Annual Meeting
City Hall
State College
USO
Fred Pace
Garfield Twp
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