Michigan Bell plans wider rural phone service in Michigan
Michigan Bell proposes to extend rural telephone service with no construction charges to 85 percent of farm families, up from 75 percent. The plan would boost free line extensions by lowering per-extension construction to an average of one per half mile, funded under a five year program costing 13.5 million dollars as part of a 120 million postwar expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Bell Telephone Company
Michigan Public Service Commission
Commission
Michigan Rural Communications Committee
Clark
Brody
Michigan Farm Bureau
Lansing
Stanley M. Powsil
HE. Ungren
Arm Bureau
Milton, Grinnel
Michigan Farmer
Robert J. Baldwin
D. EB. Wient
Agricultural Engineering Department
Michigan State
Michigan Bell
Dawsor
Michigan
Bell System
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Death
Mr and Mrs Willis Strouse and Family express gratitude to friends neighbors and floral offerings after the death of their baby. They thank the singers and Rev Kleinhardt for comfort and kindness in a brief notice of appreciation.
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Kleinhardt
Willis Strouse
Bowler Recreation Room Hosts Knights of Columbus Meeting
The Clare and Mt. Pleasant Knights of Columbus joined at the Thea G Bowler home recreation room for a Thursday gathering. New member applications were approved with a projected class of over one hundred for spring initiation, plus an entertainment program featuring Glories of Rome and a social buffet. Reverend Fr. Chas D Brophy and Fr. Julius J Amman attended as guests. March meeting set for Albert Haley's home.
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Knights of Columbus
Clare
Mt. Pleasant
Thea. G. Bowler
Ted Bowler
Albert Haley
Dan McDowall
Rome
Chas. D. Brophy
Julius J. Amman
Beal City
Pancake Dinner at St. Cecilia’s Next Tuesday
The St. Cecilia’s Altar Society hosts a pancake dinner on Tuesday at 7 30 p m for all adults including the High School Study Club. An annual meeting with officer elections is planned with retiring officers W B Bowler Ethel Gleason and Albert Haley. Multiple committees and chairmen are listed for food service seating and entertainment.
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St. Cecilia’s
Altar Society
W. B. Bowler
Ethel Gleason
Albert Haley
Tim Cotter
Leo O’grady
Lawrence Gibbs
Ford Wieferich
Mike Doherty
Petey Creguer
W. E. Bowler
Frank Murphy
Dominic McConnell
James Ryan
Chas
Grogan
Laurence Jackson
Frank Jackson
Andrew Colmus
Don Cappaert
Fred Verrette
Don Crawford
Bob Drew
Alvin Harmon
John O’grady
Paul Sheponski
Walt, Belle
John Flood
Jacob Seibt
Harold Wyman
Don Reynolds
Charles Smith
Howard Hagle
Peter Flood
Entertainment Committee
Jack Hall
Jim Murphy
Theo Bowler
al Brazie
Ted Hoersch
Infant Joan Marie Strouse Dies at Mt Pleasant
Joan Marie Strouse infant daughter of Willis and Mildred Strouse born November 23 1945 in Mt Pleasant Michigan died January 16 1946 at Mt Pleasant Community Hospital at age one month and twenty four days. She leaves parents four brothers Harold Carl Larry Willis Jr and one sister Helen along with grandparents and other relatives. The obituary notes a patriotic verse about a bud blossoming in paradise.
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Joan Marie
Willis
Mildred Strouse
Mt. Pleasant
Michigan
Mt. Pleasant Community Hospital
Harold
Carl
Larry
Helen
A J Morgan Announces Candidacy for State Representative
Arthur J Morgan, Isabella Clare district supervisor, declares he will again run for State Representative. He was narrowly defeated in the last primary and says increased campaigning and friend support prompt his candidacy.
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Arthur J. Morgan
Kork Clare
Isabella-Clare
Myr
Morgan
Poi. Adv
Appreciation Note From Howell Reader
A resident of Howell Michigan expresses thanks to the person who set up the Clare Sentinel as a Christmas present. The message from Mrs Bether and Howeyl MMS notes deep gratitude for the gift.
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Clare Sentinel
Bether
Howeyl
Howell, Mich
Clare Pioneers suffer double defeat to Hyatts Wildcats
Clare Hikh's Pioneers lose 49-22 to Hyatts Wildcats and 25-11 in reserves last Friday. They missed shots, trailed early, and saw WBgatt hot across the floor. Next they fall 33-28 to Gladwin with JV 19-18. Newman scores 13 as Clare leads 17-12 at halftime before Gladwin shoots well. Tonight Harrison visit in county seat with Reed City looming next.
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Clare Hikh
Pioneers
Hyatt Wildcats
Varsity
Wbgatt
Clare
Gladwin
Clare Hi Pioneers
Newman
Nets
Kane
Perry
Rodabaugh
Joslin
Cappaert
Harrison
Harrison Hornets
Pictneers
Reed City
Reeds
Community Group Meetings Set Throughout the Month in Clare
Local clubs and organizations including Knights of Columbus Kiwanis Club Study Club Rotary American Legion O B S Masonic Lodge and Pythias announce regular meeting dates. Also listed are Boy Scouts Girl Club Theta Rho and P T A with times ranging from evenings to afternoons at various venues in Clare. Watch for announcements.
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Clare Knights of Columbus
Clare Kiwanis Club
Hotel Doherty
Clare Study Club
Clare Common Council
Red Cross
City Hall
Clare Rotary Club
Barnes Cafe
O.B.S
Vernon Township Red Cross
Him Grove
Townsend’.Club
Vernon Grange
St. Henry’s
Clare Boy Scouts
American Legion Auxiliary
Farwell Knights of Pythias Lodge
Clara Theta Rho
Walter H. Larman
American Legion
Clare Masonic Lodge
St. Cecilia's Council of Catholic Women
Four Square Club
Masonic Temple
Clare Townsend Club No. 2
Clare P.T.A
Thanks for Cards and Gifts on My Eighty-Seventh Birthday
Miny Margaret Tubbs expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for the many cards and gifts received on her eighty-seventh birthday last Sunday.
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Miny Margaret Tubbs
Del Bradley Leads North Bradley in Near-Record Bowling
PAW Bowling News notes Del Bradley of North Bradley lanes delivering two series totaling 639 with all games above 200. It marks the second highest single-series this season. Kiwanis No 1, Rotary No 1 and other teams drop matches in City and Fraternal leagues. Highs include Dortha Buzard 495 and 201, Elmer Comes 481, Geo Wisler 478.
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DEL
del Bradley
North Bradley
Family League
American Legion
Clare Majors
Dortha Buzard
Elmer Comes
Geo. Wisler
Dr. Mussell
D. J. Porte
City League Bowling Scores and Upcoming Make-up Series
On Monday January 21 Kiwanis No 1763 404 Masons led the standings with 3 wins. Clare Hardware 1 2 and North Bradley 3 3 posted results. high series featured Bradley 557 Haley 643 Naumes 643. High games saw Bradley 226 Naumes 211 Warner 211. Clare Hardware and North Bradley schedule a make-up series Sunday.
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Kiwanis
Masons
We! CB
Rosebush
Clare Hardware
North ‘Bradley
Mahan Construction
K & R Hardware
Houghton Drug
Bradley
Haley
Naumes
Warner
North Bradley
Methodist Workers Conference Meets in Clare Church
The Methodist Workers Conference gathered in Clare church parlors midweek for a pot luck supper. Har ley Sowle led table grace before Rev. Charles B. Hahn spoke on the Crusade for Christ evangelistic program and urged workers to define their roles. Mrs. Earl Sternaman opened remarks and read appeals while church school issues were discussed.
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Methodist Workers Conference
Harley Sowle
Earl Sternaman
Charles B. Hahn
Crusade For Christ
Revere Copper Clad Ware Returns to Clare Hardware
Clare Hardware & Furniture Co announces orders for Revere Copper Clad Stainless Steel Ware resuming after 1942. A display window showcases the utilitarian designs with Bakelite pistol grips and snug lids, promising even heat distribution and easy cleaning. The store verifies production is underway.
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Clare Hardware CO
Revere
Clare Hardware & Furniture Company
Thanks for kindness in our brother's death
The Brock family thanks neighbors and friends for sympathy and floral tributes following the death of their brother. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Brock and family express gratitude to those who offered support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Brock
James Brock
Rummage Sale Announced by WSCS
The WSCS will hold a rummage sale on February 1 2 and 4 in the first building south of Woodward Motor Sales on S McEwan Street. For inquiries contact Mrs Norcross or Mrs Hahn and items will be called for.
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WSCS
Woodward Motor Sales
S. McEwan Street
Norcross
Hahn
Vernon Township Taxpayers Rally for Archbold Treasurer
Vernon Township taxpayers plan a series of events on Pebridry 4 14 and 23 to rally support for Ralipethee as township treasurer amid a dispute with the Citizenly Stats Bank over Vernon township finances and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pebridry
Ralipethee
Vernon Township
Archbold
Power Pole Down After
Paul Erchmar of Harrison R-1 lost control on a Sunday night icy street north of the Lutheran Church, crashed into a Consumers Power Company pole and damaged his car but reportedly caused no injuries. John Armstrong of Vernon Township submitted clippings from 1893 about former Clare insurance agents J. C. Rockafellow and T. A. Fuller and a circular showing Farwell Portland Cement Company buildings with several names.
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Paul Erchmar
Harrison R-1
Lutheran Church
Consumers Power Company
John Armstrong
Vernon Township
Isabella County
Sentinel
J. C.rockafellow
Clare Insurance
T. A. Fuller
Farwell Insurance
Farwell Portland Cement Company
J. L. Littlefield
Wm. C. Fuller
L. Wiesman
D. I. Dider
H. M. Roys
Appreciation for kindness after loss from Trish and family
We express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness, sympathy, and flowers during the illness and death of our husband and father. Grateful to Rev Hahn, Doris Gerow, Belle Mair, the WSCS, and Dorotha Lloyd for services. Ida Trish and family, Wm Tish family, Arthur Irish family, David Seiter family.
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Hahn
Doris Gerow
Belle Mair
WSCS
Dorotha Lloyd
Ida Trish
Wm. Tish
Arthur Irish
David Seiter
In Memoriam Nor man E. Gerow
In loving memory of our son Norman E Gerow killed in France January 27 1946 God knoweth best faith sustains grief Hold fast to your belief Mr and Mrs Wesley Gerow
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Norman E. Gerow
France
Wesley
Gerow
City Tax Collection Schedule by Vera Peterson
City taxpayers are informed that Vera Peterson, Treasurer, will collect city taxes every Friday afternoon at Citizens State Bank starting January 18 and continuing until further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens State Bank
Vera
Peterson, Treas
King of Kings Near Coleman High School Showing
Religious drama of Christ from Magdalene to Resurrection runs one and three quarters hours. Shown at Coleman High School January 30 1946 at 8 00 pm. Freshman Class sponsors this rare picture event.
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Christ
Magdeline
Coleman High School
Lake 4H Club Box Social At School House
At Lake school house on Tuesday night January 29 at 8 00 o clock. Sponsored by the Lake 4H Club. Program included.
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Lake School House
The
Lake 4H Club
Mt Vernon Grange Dance Night Set For Friday
Mt Vernon Grange invites all to a dance Friday February 1 with both old and new dances from 9:00 p m to 2:00 a m A self serve lunch will be available after the event.
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Mt, Vernon Grange
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Public Service Commission
O.K
Joan Marie Strouse
Community Hospital
A.J. Morgan
Rest and Gladwin Team
Bowling News
Kiwanis No
Big Rapids
Kiwanians
Ewart
Rotary No
Clare Church
Clare, Michigan
WM. H. Bicknell
Member
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Oldtimers
Memoriam
Kings
Palace Sandwich Shop
North McEwan St
Cooper & Coulson
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