Clare County Receives Gas and Weight Tax Totals for 1938
The state closed highway revenue accounts for 1938. Highway Commissioner Van Wagoner handed over vouchers to Aud-Gen. Brown for gas tax returns and weight tax payments to local units. Counties and cities received 25 427 005 from highway revenues, down from 26 152 702 the prior year. totals by county are listed for the second half gas tax and fourth quarter weight tax with yearly sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray D. van Wagoner
Vernon J. Brown
Clare
Gladwin
Isabella
Midland
Osceola
Roscommon
Clare and Ewart Annual Classic Tonight at Gym
The Clare High Basketeers host Ewart in a border battle filled with fight and spirit. Clare aims to capitalize after beating Gladwin on their floor for the first time in six years and to build momentum for the rest of the season.
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Clare and
Ewart
Clare High Basketeers
Gladwin
Clare
Seation
Midland Cagers
Chemical City
Pioneers
Midland
Athletic Board
Kiwanis Club Reports From State Midwinter Meeting
Michigan Kiwanis members Willard Bicknell Harold Fleming and Tim Cotter spoke at a Detroit Hotel Doherty meeting about the state midwinter gathering. Rev Fr Stanley Morrison guests spoke on Communism and democratic safeguards. Attendees included Albert Western Fred Chapman Harley Williams Ronald Finch and Frank Twitzgerald with next meeting set February 1 hosted by Safety Patrol.
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Michigan
Detroit
Williard Bicknell
Harold Fleming
Tim Cotter
Doherty
Stanley Morrison
Europe
Fr. Morrison
Albert Western
Bellingham
Washington
Fred Chapman
Vassar
Harley Williams
Alma
Ronald Finch
Frank Twitzgerald
Mt. Pleasant
Clare Sehoold
President's Ball Preparations Under Way at Clare Hall
Reports say Clare Community Hall will host the President's Ball on Monday evening January 30 with rapid progress. Committees ensure a successful event with grand ball, cards and games for non dancers. Ball price remains 1.00 per couple and 50 cents for an extra lady.
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Clare
Will It Pay To Help A Crippled Child Play
A terse verse contrasts ballroom glory with hospital wards and asks if aiding a disabled child is worth the cost. The author urges action over indifference, ending by asking if you can afford to stay away from helping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. TT
Tragic Carbon Monoxide Death Claims Clare Boy
Four year old Junie Gendregske of Saginaw died from carbon monoxide poisoning after being left in a car near a mill pond at Clare's northeast city limits on January 19. His younger brother Lynn survived, later reporting to Clare County General Hospital that Junie was unresponsive. Junie was transported to Saginaw for funeral services and burial.
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Junie Gendregske
Julius D. Gendregske
Saginaw
Mill Pond
Clare
Junie
Lynn
Clare County General Hospital
Locals fall to Mt Pleasant in one goal hockey game
Mt Pleasant defeats Clare 7 6 at Island Park rink in Mt Pleasant Sunday. Mt Pleasant scored three first period goals and added three in the second with Clare answering once each period. In the final stanza Mt Pleasant held the lead by one as Clare matched with three goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Pleasant
Island Park
Clare
Clare High School Alumni Plan Football Field Meeting
Clare High School alumni hold a meeting at the high school on Wednesday February A at 0:00 p m. The gathering will discuss reorganization of the alumni group and plans for lighting the football field. George J White is president.
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George’ J.’ White
Old Boreas Blew Himself Last Lord's Day
The Clare Sentinel recalls the January 28 1898 snowstorm with drifts up to ten feet in places and 24 inches on the level. The Blizzard halted travel, halted BF M trains, and left shovels scarce as mill and farming workers awaited sleighing.
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Clare Sentinel
Old Boreas
Texas
Drum and Bugle Corps Officers Elect for 1939
Walter H. Larman Post Drum and Bugle Corps elected officers at the Wednesday meeting in Legion rooms. Martin O. Loomis was named president with Francis Jackson and Conrad Walker as vice presidents, Alexander H. Wylie secretary, Leo H. Oden treasurer, William D. Harger quartermaster, and Jay O. Bellinger historian. Committees chosen include Executive Loomis Jackson Walker Wylie Harger Bellinger Ritter and Bellinger. Finance Damoth Johnston Parent. Entertainment Bellinger Ritter Gulesple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Larman
Legion Rooms
Martin O. Loomis
Francis Jack
Conrad Walker
Alexander BH. Wylie
Leo. H. Oden
William D. Harger
Jay O. Bellinger
Hig
Martin 0. Loomis
Francis Jackson
Alexander H. Wylie
Leo B. Oden
Kenneth Ritter
Arthur F. Damoth
Edward G. Johnston
Omer Parent
James Gulesple
Benefit Party at Farwell for Infantile Paralysis Fund
The Farwell Rebekahs hold a benefit pedro party Saturday evening January 28 at 8 30 at the Odd Fellows hall to raise funds for the infantile paralysis fund. Admission 15 cents per person 26 cents per couple. Also notes a clearance sale beginning Saturday January 28 at Gift and Flower Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwell Rebekahs
Pedro
Odd Fellow
Ady
Local V F W Invites Veterans to Social Evening
Veterans who have served overseas are invited as guests of the local V F W post. A special meeting will be held at Frank Keplinger’s home southeast of Farwell on Wednesday evening February 1 at 7 30. The event features singing and stories from service, with free admission and transportation if needed. Cars depart from Dus Out on East Fourth Street at 5 00.
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V. F. W. Post
Frank Keplinger
Farwell
East Fourth Street
Frank Sanders Dies at Home in Michigan
Francis Marion Sanders born May 11 1866 Wells County Indiana died peacefully at his home in Arthur Township Clare County Michigan aged 72 years 8 months 11 days after a six week illness. He married Sarah Angeline Shilt in 1887 and leaves two sons Hart and Delbert with spouses and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held January 24 at Arthur Town hall with interment in Arthur Cemetery.
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Francis Marion Sanders
Henry
Roselda Sanders
Wells County
Indiana
Arthur Township
Clare County
Michigan
Gratiot County
Paulding County
Ohio
Sarah Angeline Shilt
Paulding
Hart
Delbert
Lewis H
Shepherd
Earl
Mary
Nellie
Chas. Kleinhardt
Arthur Town Hall
Arthur Cemetery
Louis Sanders
Orval Sanders
Alma
Otis Fifendbinder
Ithaca
Willard Wolfe
Forest Hill
Byron Sanders
Bert Sanders
Mt. Pleasant
Chas. Sanders
Gordon
Gaylord
H. W. Winfield
Royal Oak
Jas Batch
Maurice Houser
Pontiac
Roy Batch
Midland
Fred Sanders
Ypsilanti
Leona Farner
Mable Lamont
Olga Shuly
Lucille Sanders
Monroe
Henry Bennett
Wm. Bennett
Lorin Leitner
Gladwin
Candidate Fletcher Visits Clare County for Conservation Post
Richard Fletcher of Bay City called on friends in Clare and Harrison on Tuesday as a candidate for appointment as Conservation Commissioner for the 10th district. A noted businessman and sportsman, he has long studied conservation and its needs in the region, and supporters urge the governor to appoint him.
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Richard Fletcher
Bay City
Clare
Harrison
Fletcher
the Sentinél
Pletcher
Clare Chamber of Commerce plans member drive and policy changes
President Kenneth Barnes led a Clare Chamber of Commerce meeting at Barnes Cafe to discuss committee work and year ahead. The group introduced revised membership options with regular members paying 2.50 and associates 1.00, urging agricultural reps to join. Acey Parker and others led the annual drive under Joe Sproat, with further activities to be announced.
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Kenneth Barnes
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Barnes Cafe
Chamber
Clare
Chamber of Commerce
Acey Parker
Slattery
Murl Houghton
John Keschman
Joe Sproat
Consumers Power plans 16 million expansion in 1939
Dan B. Karn, VP of Consumers Power, announced a 16 million construction and expansion program for 1939. Major projects include completion of the John C. Weadock plant near Bay City and expansion of the Bryce E. B. Morrow plant near Comstock. The plan adds two 35 000 kW turbo generator units at Morrow, with first unit slated for May and Weadock expected online by spring 1949. continuations include rural line extensions and substations upgrades across multiple cities.
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Dan B. Karn
Consumers Power Company
Karn
John C. Weadock
Saginaw River
Bay City
Bryce EB. Morrow
Kalamazoo
Comstock
Weadock
Morrow
Owosso
Saginaw
Flint
Grand Rapids
Battle Creek
Pontiac
Alma
Iottia
Charlotte
Mt. Pleasant
Albion
Muskegon Heights
Midland
Frankenmuth
Clio
Chelsea
Grand Ledge
Grandville
Coopersville Belding
Sparta
Hersey
Saugatuck
Lakewood
Spring Lake
Cement City
Dorr
Groton Dam
Edmore
Bullock
Hemlock
Lansing
Beaverton
Coleman
Shepherd
Mt. Morris
Holly
Fenton
Linden
Davison
Geneseeville
Kent City
Muskegon
Revival Meetings Begin at Brown Corners Church
Town announces revival meetings at the United Brethren Church Brown Corners starting Sunday evening January 29 evangelist I Wyrick of Alanson will lead the event all are invited to attend.
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Wyrick
E. R
Brown Corners
United’ Brothern
I. W. Wyrick
Alanson
State Senate Sets Record in Passing Bills
The Michigan Senate reports an all time record as it passes two bills in the first twelve days of the session. The speaker emphasizes the need for careful review though noting rapid progress and the cost of prolonged sessions. He praises the membership’s earnest work and committee activity aimed at moving bills to the floor.
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State Senate
State of
Michigan
Senate
County Libraries Receive State Aid Grant Payments
The Harrison Public Library and the Temple Library receive quarterly state aid grants of 26.25 and 7.98 dollars respectively. Funds may buy books, salaries, or equipment but not building construction or debt payments. The Clare Public Library already received the first quarterly payment in December.
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Harrison Public Library
Temple Library
Clare County
Harrison Library
Clare Public Library
Twin Hims Lady Golfers Hold First Meeting
The Twin Hims Lady Golfers convene at Mrs Theodora Bowler's home Monday evening January 30. The event features bridge and Chinese checkers with refreshments served by Mrs Harry Webbly Miss Frances Anderson and Mrs Theodore Bowler at 26 cents per person for light fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodora Bowler
Harry. Webbly
Frances Anderson
Theodore Bowler
January Term Opens at Clare County Circuit Court
The January term at Harrison with Judge Ray Hart presiding opened a three day session. The People versus Harry Ireland resulted in a guilty plea for breaking and entering and a sentence of one to fifteen years. Florence Lillian Gerrish was granted a divorce from Donald Gerrish with custody of their child. Lloyd Sprague also received a divorce from Gladys Sprague after testimony. William H. Phares pursued a quiet title bill and secured a decree. Viletta Cans Hill and John Hill divorce proceedings were heard. Continued on Page Ten.
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Clare County
Harrison
Ray Hart
Midland
The
People
Harry Ireland
Donald EB. Holbrook
Hart
Florence Lillian Gerrish
Donald C. Gerrish
Freda Woods
Respected Clare Lady Carrie Lansing Dies After Illness
Mrs. Carrie M. Lansing born January 3 1861 in Hastings County Canada moved to Michigan with her parents as a child. She married Harley Tremper in 1878 then John H Lansing in 1907 both husbands preceded her in death. She joined Birch Run Baptist Church early then transferred to First Baptist Saginaw later moved to Clare in 1915. She died January 23 1939 with funeral at the Methodist church and burial in Cherry Grove Cemetery.
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Carrie M. Lansing
Hastings County
Canada
Alexander
Mary Hicks
Michigan
Birch Run
Saginaw
Harley M. Tremper
John H. Lansing
Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Lansing
Clare
Lansing Whiting
Peter Omans
Lake, Mich
Methodist Church
A. Rogers
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Vacancy in Clare Schools Filled by Vanderlip
The Clare Schools filled the teaching vacancy created by Miss Ruby Alrey's resignation at the start of the second semester Monday morning. Miss Louise Shafer moves to Ulrey's high school home economics post, a Smith-Hughes qualified teacher. Miss Marvel Vanderlip of Gowen Michigan will teach the seventh grade, a Central State Teachers College graduate.
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Clare Schools
Ruby Alrey
Louise Shafer
Marvel Vanderlip
Gowen
Michigan
Central State Teachers College
Miss Vanderlip
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Kiwanis Club
Flor
Patay
Spencer
Krause Parrish Center
Wardrip Bell
Miller Hochstetler
Koch
Foss
Menzies
Gover
Clark
Parrish
Hochstetler
Wardrip
Krause
Clare High School
Drum and Bugle Corps
Martin Loomis
Frank Sanders
Tenth Dist
Clare Chamber Commerce Plan
Consumers Power Plan
Miles M. Callaghan
State Legislature
Clare, Harrison and Temple
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