Fire Prevention Day prompts citywide safety inspections
Eleven inspectors from the State Fire Prevention Association surveyed Clare’s fire district buildings to cut hazards. They found 114 minor defects and three major issues, mainly in basements and faulty wiring from residents’ DIY work. Recommendations include panic bars on school doors and a multi room fire alarm, plus an electrical inspector and new extinguishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
State Fire Prevention Association
Chambers of Commerce
United States
City of
Association
Common Council
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Fred W. Sullivan
Albert Knaak
Chamber of Commerce
Phelp
Mrs. Phelps
Desert Driven and Western Features at Princess Theatre
January 26 to February 2 program lists Desert Driven with Harry Carey as a punchy western. Also shows a comedy hour with Walter Herg about a 300 pound man. Constance Talmage stars in Hast is West described as an Oriental drama. McGuire of the Mounted with Herbert Rawlinson offers a thrilling northern tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inc
Harry Carey
Sun-Man
Walter Hierg
Constance Talmage
West
McGuire
Herbert Rawlinson
North
Congregationalists Report Successful Community Day
Despite cold weather the Congregational church held full services with a duet by Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Hiden and a sermon on Influence. The afternoon canvass raised 2600 toward a 2700 budget, exceeding prior totals. plans for a Christian Endeavor society were announced. The sacred concert featured a balanced choir and violin solos, ending with strong personal commitments to join the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
N. A. Hiden
Christian Endeavor Society
N. A. Elden
Cornell
H. A. Anderson
W. W. Gumser
O. A. Atkins
H. C. Cudney
Kirkbride
Prof. Peterson
N. A. Hilden
Fred Thompson
Miss Wilson
Friday Night Volleyball Settles Clare Feud
A town feud over the best volley ball players ends Friday night in the gym with Bear Cats led by Captain Collins facing Yellow Jackets under Captain Reading. Officials will settle disputes, Dr Clute assists, and the Yellow Jackets claim six players suffice for victory.
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Clare
Champeon
Collins
Bear Cats
Mr. Reading
Yellow Jackets
Clute
Aia
Reading
Elden Rogan Thompson Atkins Sternaman
Anderson
Haley Douglas Shoup
Gumser Jones
Card of Thanks for support after bereavement
The family expresses sincere thanks to all who assisted during the bereavement and to Rev Gardner for comfort. Special thanks to Wi. Page Adelbert Bellinger and family and Mrs D Seiter and family for their kindness and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner
Wi. Page
Adelbert Bellinger
D Seiter
Notice on stock shipping and Farmers' Independent Product Go
A notice from M. J. Hutchinson Mer invites readers to trial stock shipping services through the Farmers' Independent Product Go. It promises best possible service and seeks those who know the value of shipping stock to list it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Hutchinson
Mer
Thankful note for support after loss
The family expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors who helped during illness and death of their beloved daughter. They specifically name individuals and groups including the Guru Ray and others, thanking community members for their kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Dghneon
Wn Miva
V We -Barngi
Fans back high school girls team and critique boys squad
The piece praises the high school girls basketball sextet and hopes for an undefeated season while urging town pride and support. It notes fan criticism of the boys team, hints at coaching gaps, and recalls the coach’s varied past teams as justification for current strategies.
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Clare
Good Literature Club Meets With Guest In Art Loft
Seventeen members plus guest Mrs Wilson met Tuesday evening January 22 in the Art Loft with Mrs Clara Sternaman. Mrs Minnie Caul led due to Mrs Bernice Jones absence and presented sketches of Margaret Deland and Edna Ferber and a review of The Rising Tide. Mrs Anna Duncan praised a paper on Irvin S Cobb and Denzel Slentz spoke on Benjamin Franklin. Officers to be elected February 5 at Mrs Lena Reading's home. Pot luck dinner planned at six with "Let's Eat" and "Let's Go."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Clara Sternaman
Bernice Jones
Minnie Caul
Margaret Deland
Edna Ferber
Anna Duncan
Irvin S. Cobb
Denzel Slentz
Benjamin Franklin
Richard
Lena Reading
Mark
Alfred Snear obituary notes infant death and funeral
Alfred Snear son of Mr and Mrs Wm Snear was born August 3 1919 and died January 15 1924 at age 4 years 5 months 12 days. Survived by two brothers Merle and Roy. Funeral held from home January 17 Rev GC Milberry officiating and interment Loomis cemetery. Poem expresses grief over child’s death and the family’s loss.
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Alfred
Mgr
Wm. Snear
Merle
Roy
GC. B. Milberry
Loomis Cemetery
Community thanks for sympathy after bereavement
Local friends neighbors and singers express gratitude for kindness and sympathy following a recent bereavement. The message acknowledges consoling words and support from Mr and Mrs Wim Suear and family and Réy G B Mil berry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Réy
Milberry
Mr. and‘ Wim, Suear and Family
Clare Girls Defeat Harrison 22 to 13 In Basketball
The Clare girls beat Harrison 22 to 13 last Friday showing stronger passing and defense. Harrison fought hard with a fine crowd display aiming for Clare’s season end victory andCrowd enthusiasm noted.
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Clare
Harrison
Hether
Isabella Woman Dies After Sixty Three Years Residency
Angeline Levore Hellinger born in Oneida County New York August 2 1860. She moved to Michigan at age ten and settled in Isabella County in 1878. Married to William M Page April 10 1875 she lived a Christian life since 1877. She died January 6 1924 aged 63 years 4 months 4 days. She leaves a husband a brother Adelbert Bellinger Rosebush and a sister Mrs Elizabeth Seiter Clare plus many relatives and friends.
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Angeline Levore Hellinger
Oneida County
N. Y
Saginaw County
Mich
William M. Page
Isabella Co
Adelbert Bellinger
Rosebush
Elizabeth Seiter
Clare
Examination Week Signals Semester Close At School
Sixth grade and up students finish examinations this week marking the close of the first semester. High school students failing the first semester may not continue into the second semester. Students anticipate spring vacation and the upcoming summer break.
Memoriam for Grandma Sutton on tenth anniversary
Loving memory of our mother Grandma Sutton departed ten years ago today January 26 1914. Evening shades fall and we sit with aching hearts awaiting her return though she rests not far away in our memories and prayers. Her grateful children.
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Grandma Sutton
Electric wiring and repair services ad snippet
An advertisement notes electric wiring and repairing services. It mentions supplies and a business reference with an unclear address and contact details. The readable text hints at a trade listing rather than a full article entry.
Cigarette Law Enforcement Urged By Mayor Thompson
The mayor orders publication of Act 31 1915 to curb minor cigarette use and sales. Provisions set penalties up to fifty dollars or thirty days for sellers and up to ten dollars or five days for minors, with harboring penalties identical to sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lae Sentinel
L. H. Thompson
Clare Study Club Regulates Meeting on Club Success
The Clare Study Club met at Mrs. A. B. Achard's home with Mrs. Anderson presiding. Members discussed what makes a club successful and heard papers on Greco Turkish relations and the Gregory Calendar. The group adjourned to meet February 5 with Mrs. Anderson.
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Clare Study Club
A. B E. Achard
Anderson
Comer
Laila ‘Wilson
Turkey
Mack
Gregory
Hilden
Artibee
Mt Pleasants Team Visits Here Friday Night
Friday night basketball fans can see a real team in action as Mt Pleasant battles the local quintet. The visitors, led by Glare, have shown how the game should be played and are reinforced by Gerald Lawson. The local squad aims to provide stiffer opposition than in prior city play.
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Clare
Harrison
Wonder
Foster
Farwell
Mt. Pleasant
Lawson
Gerald Lawson
Invaders
Mt Vernon Dance at Grange Hall Friday
A dance is set at the Mt. Vernon Grange hall Friday evening January 26 with music by the Con verse. Blas Chaser orekentra of Mt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon Grange Hall
Converse. Blas Chaser Orekentra
Youth of America reviewed at M H Church meeting
The Youth of America League met despite weather at the M H Church with Nellie Hachmuth leading and Mrs Hachmuth instructing. Topic was Youth and Education with discussion by league members and a prayer by Elizabeth Richards followed by Eunice Slentz’s solo. Next meeting led by James Lohnes with Mrs Stella Lampman instructing on Youth and Health.
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M. H
Nellie Hachmuth
League
Elizabeth Richards
Eunice Slentz
James Lohnes
Stella Lampman
Report of the Clare County Rod and Gun Club January 1924
Secretary’s 1924 report lists receipts of 98.00 from dues and 96.72 in disbursements for items including trout, perch, bass and brown trout cans, wild rice, postage, and various trips. Balance carried forward 1.28. Signed by Wm. Lange, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Rod and Gun Club
Clare County Rod and Gun Club
D. Woolston
Wm. Lange
Inc
Harvey Kratz
Fred Parrish
Bonnie Nickerson
Geo. Anderson
Paris
Robt. Pettit
D. F. Woolston
W. HE. Heiser
Roy Wilson
Clyde Ferrell
Geo. White
Express
Clare Sentinel
Clare Elevator Co
Ira Rogers
Gans
Electric Light Patrons
Mr Wilson will be in Clare soon making routine route of meters for the Power Company Conaguters Fawer Ce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Clare
Power Company
Conaguters Fawer Ce
Clare Schools Maintain Good Standing After Inspection
Clare Michigan notes the University and State Department inspection found the high school in good condition with minor criticisms. Diploma status extended for two years until June 30, 1926, alongside six recommendations for library, curriculum, staffing, organization, records, and playground improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
State Department
Clare High School
Gumser
Clare
Board of Education
W. Wi. Gumeser
Michigan
J. B. Edmonson
Larmonepost of American Legion to Present Sniders
Under the Larman Post of American Legion the Sniders will entertain Clare and surrounding towns with hypnotism and Hindoo mysteries at the high school auditorium on Friday and Saturday evenings February 1 and 2. Madam Snider’s magnetic act is praised across the Northwest. The Sniders are billed as rare town-topping entertainers and promise a high class show.
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Larman Post of
American Legion
Madam Snider
Clare
Snider
Great Northwest
Sniders
West
Death of Barbara Rose Burnell Affects Local Family
Last Sunday evening the five months old Barbara Rose Burnell died after a lengthy illness at the home of Mr and Mrs W W Burnell. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon with Rev H B Johnson officiating. The infant was interred in Cherry Grove cemetery vault until spring when she will be moved to Saginaw. Relatives from out of town included Mr and Mrs R Burnell of Saginaw and Mrs J B Dexter of Battle Creek.
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W. W. Burnell
Barbara Rose
H. B. John
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Saginaw
R. Burnell
J. B. Dexter
Battie Creel
Notice to Parents About Kindergarten Entrance
Notice to parents to enroll their children in the 42 Kindergarten next week or as soon as possible. Children should be five years of age or nearly. Signed O. W. Guinier Supt.
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W. W. Guinier
Also Mentioned on This Page
Princess Theatre
A. Bf
M. M
Grand Rapids Catholic Central
Cadillac
Ludington
Big Rapids
Fremont
Alfred Snear
Clare Sextet
Isabella
Wass
Thompson
MT. Vernon
Youth OF America
Epworth Leaguers
F. Krahn
Paul
Larmonepost
Legion
H. S. Auditorium
Barbara Rose Burnell
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