Commerce Group Elects Officers Tuesday Night
The Glaze Chamber of Commerce met in the Wedgewood Room at Hotel Doherty with fifty seven members. President Dr. G. C. Born led the meeting and officers were unanimously re elected including President Dr. Born and Vice President Bud Anderson. Secretary Conrad Walker read the annual report noting 116 firm memberships in 1948 and plans for conventions, tourism inquiries, and increased secretary pay to 100 dollars yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris
Den
Glaze Chamber of Commerce
Wedgewood
Hotel Doherty
G. C. Born
Howard H. Sommers
Central Michigan College
Clare
Dr. Born
Stuart Bicknell
Lance Thayer
Art Damoth
John W. Dunlop
Michigan Trademan
Michigan
Ed Johnston
Clare County
Conrad Walker
North Bradley
Gideons
Walker
England
Belgium
C. B. Neff
Bud Anderson
Kenneth Hendrie
Eo Brown
Marvin Witbeck
Oo. D. Bayes
S.C. McArthur
John W
Dunlop
Laurence Jackson, Jr
Jennings Archambault
Harold Hughes
Art Continued
Michigan counties share 1948 weight tax total of 32 million
The State Highway Department reports a fourth quarter weight tax return of 557,809.55 to be distributed to Michigan counties cities and villages for local road use. Total weight tax collected in 1948 reaches 32,019,088.52 up from 27,989,411.02 in 1947 with individual county allotments listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
State Highway Department
Auditor General's Department
Charlies M. Ziegler
Clare
Marine Erwin A Mitchell in inaugural parade
Marine Erwin A. Mitchell, son of Mr and Mrs Maurice Mitchell Clare, marched with B Company of the 22nd Marines in the Presidential Inaugural Parade in Washington DC. The 22nd Marines, formed in 1942 at San Diego, earned the Presidential Unit Citation for actions in Eniwetok Guam and Okinawa. Also in the parade were Marine Barracks Washington personnel and Women Marines. The Marine Corps Band performed, a tradition since 1801.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin A. Mitchell
Maurice Mitchell
Maurice Studio
Clare
22Nd Marines
Washington, D. C
Capitol Building
San Diego
California
Eniwetok
Marshall Islands
Guam
John Adams
Marine
Marine Corps
Washington
Speaker Discusses Social Security At Clare Kiwanis Meeting
Bill LaRock District Social Security Manager Traverse City addressed the Clare Kiwanis Club at a regular dinner meeting in Hotel Doherty. The program featured vocal soloists Harry Dice Alma Lee Seiter and group singing led by Dice with accompanists Doris Gerow Connie Seiter. Kiwanian guests included Sid Main Dad Helfrich Benny Schumacher James Kelley Neil Vandewarker Dr H R Willett and other guests Paul Dulman of Sun Oil Toledo and Hd Burdo and Dave Seiter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill LaRock
Traverse City
Clare Kiwanis Club
Hotel Doherty
Harry Dice
Doris Gerow
Mr. Dice
Alma Lee Seiter
Connie
Kiwanian
Sid Main
Houghton Lake
Dad Helfrich
Benny Schumacher
James Kelley
Neil
Vandewarker
H. R. Willet
Marion
Paul Dulman
The
Sun Oil Company
Toledo, Ohio
Hd, Burdo
Dave Seiter
Reverend Powe hospitalized at Dearborn Veteran’s Hospital
Reverend William P D Powe, Congregational minister, was admitted to the DearbornVeteran’s Hospital last Friday after a sudden illness the prior week. Examinations proceed and he rests as comfortably as possible. mail may be sent to him there. Verne Stockman of Central Michigan College of Education will speak at the Congregational Church Sunday morning. Stockman is known to Clare residents for farm group and service club talks, and he previously conducted services in early 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. D. Powe
Veteran’s Hospital
Dearborn
Michigan
Verne Stockman
Central Michigan College of Education
Congregational Church
Stockman
Bolle Tenant House Burns to Ground Near Clare
A tenant house on the Bolle farm three and a half miles east of Clare at US 10 burned Saturday morning. The Velmer Stevens family resided there. Mrs. Stevens and the baby were inside as fire spread from a chimney. Firemen arrived within eight minutes to find flames ten feet over the roof of a wing. Furniture on the second floor was destroyed. most first floor items were rescued. Loss estimated at 4000 for the house, 1000 for personal property. house insured for 400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Bolle
Clare
Us-10
Velmer Stevens
Annual Meeting of Soil District Attracts Attentive Audience
The first annual meeting of the County Soil Conservation district was held in the Court House basement with about 100 farmers and residents. Norris Carrow and Chas Heber were reelected to two director seats, then attendees discussed conservation questions in small groups. William Still of Goodyear Tire spoke, showing a film This Is My Country and addressing challenges for a new district. He urged business and professional leaders to support soil fertility for communities, noting drought and population trends. Only two Clare County business officials attended alongside Ga Thorpe from the Soil Conservation Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cate
County Soil: Conservation District
Court House
Norris Carrow
Sheridan Township
Chas. Heber
Hatton
William Still
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
Still
United States
Sull
Soil ‘Conservation District
Clare County
GA. Thorpe
Soil, Conservation Service
Benefit Dance for March of Dimes at Clare City Hall
A benefit dance hosted by Mt. Veron Grange at Clare City Hall on Saturday January 28 features Morrie Jones Polka Band. Music from radio stars of WMDN Midland boosts the event to aid March of Dimes. Come enjoy a good clean evening of entertainment with friendly community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
March of Dimes
Clare City Hall
Mt. Veron Grange
Morrie _ Jones
WMDN
Midland
Hegwar Pricéé
Public Library Tax Manuals Invite Patrons to Use Guides
Public libraries offer tax manuals and booklets to help patrons with income tax problems ahead of the March 15 filing date. Resources include Your Income Tax and How to Keep It Down and federal tax forms, reports, and guides from the IRS and Commerce Clearing House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Tax Service
Internal Revenue
March of Dimes Drive Extended to February 7
Charles Hawley city chairman reports the March of Dimes drive extended one week due to weather, with coin containers left in public places until February 7. Funds support Clare County campaign plus the President's Birthday Ball and additional dances to boost donations for polio relief nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hawley
Doherty
Bryant
Mt. Vernon Grange
Clare City Hall
Morrie Jones
WMDN
Midland
Glare Odd Fellow
Rebekah Lodges
Clare
C.F. Hall
John V. Wicklund, Jr
Clare County March of Dimes
March of Dimes
National Foundation For
United States Public Health Service
National Foundation
Emergéency Fund of
National Headquarters
Visitors' good will key to community success
The article stresses that the goodwill of visitors is a valuable asset for the community's business and civic life. It frames visitor impression as essential to local prosperity and mutual cooperation.
United Health and Welfare Drive Announced Across Michigan
Leaders of the newly formed United Health and Welfare Fund of Michigan plan the first statewide money raising drive in February. The effort unites eighteen agencies for a single annual campaign with county and state participation. The rally in Lansing drew over 200 civic leaders as Henry Ford II August A Scholle and J M O Laughlin praised the merger and predicted a successful drive in 83 counties minus ten. Campaigns begin February 12 in Clare County with local plans continuing through February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold N.B. Thurston
Muskegon
Harold B. Hughes
Clare
Henry Ford II
Detroit
United Fund
Olds
Lansing
Hughes
Michigan
Clare County
Ford
Charles ©. Cabot
Boston
United Health and Welfare Fund of Michigan
One Appeal
Ford Motor Company
August A. Scholle
Michigan ‘C.I.0. Council
J. M. O’laughlin
Michigan Federation of Labor
Clare County Health and Welfare Fund
J. M. Shackleton
Saginaw
United War Fund
United
Atty. Hughes
Florida
G. C. Horn
Remains of Pvt Theodore Bristol to Return for Burial
The body of Pvt. first class Theodore G Bristol will be brought home for burial. He joined the service March 1, 1943 and was killed near Guerting France on November 28, 1944. He served in the 7th Infantry, 95th Division of General Patton's Army. Reburial services will be at Lowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Bristol
Theodore G. Bristol
Pvt. Bristol
France
N7sth
Patton
Aed Army
Lowell
Sportsman Club elects officers at Tuesday meeting
Forty Rod and Gun Club members met in the American Legion rooms to elect officers for the year. President Wallace Johnson, Vice President James Clute, and Secretary Treasurer Henry Kinsel were re elected along with directors Harold Fleming Frank Nestler Omer Parent and Jack Little. Henry Kinsel reported a strong financial year. Rev H B Johnson of Oxford spoke on fundraising and the Pittman Robertson Fund. The group discussed the mill dam project and a $50 000 clubhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
City Hall
Wallace Johnson
James Clute
Henry Kinsel
Harold Fleming
Frank Nestler
Omer Parent
Jack Little
Henry Doll
Rod and Gun Club
St. Cecilia's Church
Walter Bros
Larry Beck
Rev. H. B. Johnson
Oxford
Oakland County Club
Mill Dam
Fred Dale
Lansing
Pittman- Robertson Fund
Clare Unemployment Office Opens Wednesdays
The Michigan Unemployment Compensation Commission will serve Clare each Wednesday starting February 2. Claimants filing new claims or registering for work should appear between 10 00 a.m. and 12 noon during the weekly sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Unemployment Compensation Commission
Clare
Clare Community Chorus Plans Spring Cantata
The Clare Community Choirs meet at the Methodist Church parlors Tuesday February 1 at 8:00 PM to plan the spring cantata. George Peeter serves as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
George Peeter
Gladwin Men Die in Plane Crash Near Gladwin
John Knight aged 19 and Fred Heinz 20, both of Gladwin, were killed when their Cessna 140 crashed and burned after performing spins near Gladwin. An eye witness said the plane spun three times from 1,000 feet before a fourth spin ended in wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Knight
Fred Heinz
Gladwin
Hugh Sutherland
Gladwin Municipal
Heinz
Knight
Glenn Smith
Farwell
Chesapeake & Ohio
Smith
Taylor
Midland Hospital
Midland
Roger
Lavinia
West Semig
Packling House
Central
Michigan
Mt. Pleasant
John Woods
Frost Township
West
Convictions in November Conservation Law Violations
Court convictions in conservation law violations during November are reported. Of 1,341 violators arrested, mostly for deer hunting offenses, 142 received jail sentences. Fines totaled 23,181 dollars with costs of 9,115 dollars. Small game license stubs and postage issues were noted. stubs are to be returned by February 18 even if no harvest occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservation Department
The
Rummage Sale At St Geertin’s Catholic Church
Auction details indicate a rummage sale at St Geertin's Catholic Church on Friday January 29 hosted by Unit No 4. Items include clothing and household goods with proceeds aiding parish activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Geertin’s Catholic
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Commerce Group
Round Table
Clare Marine
Hawin A. Mitchell
Erwin Mitchell
Famed
Powe
C. Bolle
Chas. ‘Heber
Conservation ‘Group
Public Library
United Health and Welfare
United Health
Pic
Theo
Bristol
Sportsman Club
Gladwin Young
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