Isabella County Plans Erection of Modern Jail
Isabella County supervisors jail committee approved $150000 plans for a new jail in Bay City style and size with three stories, 26 prisoner capacity, separate cells for women and maximum security units. site near courthouse, financing decisions pending with Michigan Municipal Finance Commission. Sponsored by Elmer Childs and colleagues.
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Board of Supervisors
Bay City
Isabella County
Saginaw
Samuel Allen
Bay County
Allen
Elmer Childs
Coe Township
Jim Walsh
Vernon
Don Houghton
Deerfield
Jim Ryan
Byron
Gallagher
Michigan Municipal Finance Commission
Lansing
State Corrections Commission
Chippewa
Court Streets
Isabella County Times-News
Clare Study Club Meets to Discuss The Big Fisherman
The Glare Study Club will meet Tuesday evening February 1 in the Methodist church parlors. Mrs. Willard Bicknell will review Lloyd C. Douglas's novel The Big Fisherman.
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Glare
Willard Bicknell
Lloyd C. Douglas
Rummage Sale at Congregational Church Basement
A rummage sale will be held in the Congregational church basement on January 28 and 29. The event also offers a selection of items from the Christmas Bazaar at 1712.
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Congregational Church
Pedestrian Deaths Rise Over Gross Only Rule
The Automobile Club of Michigan warns more pedestrians die from ignoring the Gross Only rule at corners than any other cause. About 9 000 copies of the AAA safety poster have been distributed in Michigan schools along with 3 000 traffic safety lessons for elementary students.
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Automobile Club of Michigan
Michigan
Calendar of Local Meetings and Pickup Schedule
A compiled list of area groups and clubs meeting on various weeknights and dates throughout the month. Includes Clara Rebekah Lodge 167, Lake Rod and Gun Club, Clare Knights of Columbus, Kiwanis, Farwell Lodge 21¢, Rebekah 205, Boy Scouts, City Commission, Sheridan Grange, Rotary, DeMolay, Riverside Grange, O H S, Theta Rho Girls Club, American Legion Auxiliary, Mt. Vernon Grange, St. Henrys Youth Discussion Club, Red and Gun Club, Knights of Pythias, Methodist Men, Clare Masonic Lodge, W V F W, Young Adult Class, Northwest Vernon Farm Bureau, Walter H. Larman Post 128, Pettit-Kappinger Auxiliary, and curbside rubbish pickup schedules.
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Clara Rebekah Lodge
Lake Rod and Gun Club
Clare Knights of Columbus
Claisé Lodge
1.C.C.F
Clare Kiwanis Club
Doherty
Farwell
Farwell Rebekah Lodge No. 205
Clare Boy Scouts Idet
City Hall
Clare City Commission
Sheridan Grange
Claré Rotary Club
Barnes
Glenn F. Sanford Chapter
Riverside Grange
O.H
Clara Theta Rho Girls Club
American Legion Auxiliary
Mt. Vernon Grange
St. Henry's
Clare Red and Gun Club
Farwell Knights of Pythias
Lodge
Clare Masonic Lodge
Wv. F. W
Clare
The
Methodist Church
Northwest Vernon
Farm Bureau
Wilson School
Walter H.larman Post No. 128
American Legion
W. F.W. Auxiliary
Pettit-Kappinger Post
U.S. Worker Pay Higher Than British and German Rates
A historical report notes that the average American worker earns about 60 percent more per hour than a British worker and around 67 percent more per hour than a German worker. The data highlights cross country wage gaps and reflects prevailing economic comparisons of the era.
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U.S
More ACP Aid Heads to Clare County Farmers in 1949
Clare County farmers joining the 1949 Agricultural Conservation Program will receive increased funds, with $20,291 allocated, up from $13,204 in 1948. Statewide ACP funds rise to $4,402,000. Farmers must sign farm plans by March 31, 1949. sign-up meetings and notices will be announced locally.
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Andrew J. Keyser
Clare County
Mr. Keyser
Commerce Group Elects Officers Tuesday
The Clare Chamber of Commerce and affiliated groups outline upcoming meetings and a fire prevention program. Engagements include a January 1 meeting at the hotel to discuss merchandising, and a February 9 joint fire prevention session with the Kiwanis and Rotary clubs.
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Damoth
John E. Doherty
Shepherd
Reed City
Avart
Clare
Hotel Doherty
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Clare Kiwanis Club
Clare Rotary Club
Rev Davis Brother to Fill Pulpit During Pastor Vacation
Reverend Pete M. Davis, alumnus of Alberta Bible Institute Camrose Canada and brother of Reverend Noble C. Davis, will serve at the Church of God West Sixth and Maple in February. He travels from London Ontario and is a capable speaker and gospel singer. The senior Davis enjoys a vacation in the sunny southland and plans to depart for Slovakia next Monday.
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Pete M. Davis
Alberta Bible ‘Institute
Camrose
Alberta
Canada
Noble C. Davis
Church of God
West Sixth
Maple Streets
Southland
Davis
Slovida
Michigan Bell Extends Area to Clare and Six Neighbors
Michigan Bell will launch extended area service linking Clare with Gladwin Beaverton Rosebush Farwell Coleman and Harrison within months allowing unlimited toll-free calls both ways. The plan follows PSC approval and includes dial and operator assisted access with new codes and updated directories.
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Michigan
Bell Telephone Company
Clare
Thomas
C. Maher
Gladwin
Beaverton
Rosebush
Farwell
Coleman
Harrison
Maher
Michigan Béll
State Public Service Commission
Fenton
Holly
Harrison and
Ice Harvest Closes Streets as Snow Returns
Main Street Clare merchants and workers gathered with spuds scrapers and shovels for an ice harvest amid mild weather. Snow began Thursday night with the first appreciable snowfall of the winter, prompting city and county crews to clear streets and highways through Wednesday. City Officer Eugené Campbell received a parking ticket from a fellow officer after his meter froze, sparking local talk.
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Clare
James A. D'Arcy
Snowsnake Mountain
Eugené ‘Campbell
Gene
Mercer Admits Battle Wary Finger Sore
Mercer confirms he was involved in a fight while nursing a sore finger, but he denies that he started the confrontation or that he acted as a goith.
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Guy
Mercer
SPORTSMAN CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS TUESDAY NIGHT
The club meeting discussed conservation plans for a pond dam, support for archery clubs in Clare, and benefits of bow hunting over gun hunting. Speakers included Gurley Davenport regional Game Supervisor, Marvin Norton district supervisor, Bill Laycock game manager, and Don Bell Clare County Officer.
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Department of Conservation
Conservation Department
Clare
Michigan
Gurley” Davenport
Region
Roscommon
Marvin Norton
Bill Laycock
Gladwin
Don Bell
Fish Supper Sponsored by Rebekahs and Odd Fellows
The Rebekahs and Odd Fellows announce a fish supper at their hall this Friday evening January 28. All you can eat for one dollar. Proceeds support lodge activities.
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Rebekahs
Odd .Fellows
Patronage dividend slips due January 3 1949
Notice to all patrons of Farmer's Independent Produce Co. 1514 that patronage dividend slips must be turned in by January 3, 1949.
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Farmer’s Independent Produce Co
Snow Plowing Services by Chas Prather in Clare
Snow plowing available with focus on icy spots in driveways. Contact Chas Prather at phone 537 in Clare for service.
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Clare
Chas, Prather
Card of Thanks to Clare and Alma Neighbors
To my neighbors and friends in Clare and Alma for flowers and kindness during my daughter’s illness. Thanks to Rev. Hyde for services and to Mr Elden and others for comforting deeds. From Mrs. L. H. Thompson and families.
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Clare
Alma
Belated thanks to Clare city and county for comfort
A note expressing gratitude to the city and county of Clare for comforting the writer's husband during a long illness. The message from the family thanks locals for their kindness and support, promising it will never be forgotten.
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Clare
Bake Sale by United Brethren at Clare Furniture
The United Brethren Bible study group sponsors a bake sale featuring Brown Corners dishes on Saturday January 29 at Clare Furniture Company. Proceeds support church activities.
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Clare Furniture Company
The
United Brethren Bible Study Group
Clare Taxpayer Notice from City Treasurer
Clare taxpayers are informed they may pay county and school tax for the City of Clare at Citizen's State Bank on Wednesday afternoons. Alex McKinnon serves as City Treasurer.
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Citizen’s State Bank
City of
Clare
Alex McKinnon
Ellen Robinette Announces Beauty Shop Plans
Beginning February 1, 1949, Ellen Robinette states she will be at the Louelia Beauty Shop under Dunlop's and invites appointments by calling 61-W.
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Louelia
Dunlop’s
Vernon Taxpayers Notice At Citizens State Bank
Vernon taxpayers will appear at Citizens State Bank every Saturday afternoon until further notice. Attestations by ATtE and Frieda M Robson as treasurers are recorded.
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Citizens State Bank
Atte
Surrey Taxpayers Meeting at Schofield's Restaurant
Surrey township taxes will be collected daily at Schofield's Restaurant in Farwell. Arlie Schofield is treasurer and will attend to tax collection duties.
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Schofield
Farwell
Surrey Township
Arlie Schofield
Treas
Laundry Open for Business at 102 B Second St
A notice states the laundry will remain open for business. Dorothy Amet operates at 102 B Second St with contact 676 R.
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Dorothy Amet
Second St
De Soto and Plymouth Bob a Rules end Service
Clara, aged 27, ends service leaving De Soto and Plymouth area with unresolved matters. Authorities report no further details on her whereabouts or the cause of ending service. Local officials request tips from residents who saw her recently.
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Bob
Clara
Fragmentary church notice from St. Geilia's Calimic
The readable portion notes a church event at St. Geilia's Calimic on a Friday in January with involvement by a unit.
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St. ‘Geeilia’s ‘ Calimic Church
Piriday
Remember the March of Dime Jatary 14 to tt
The fragment notes a March event dated for the 14th with a charity focus. Names and locations are unclear due to OCR. The text hints at a fundraising drive or parade structure but lacks complete details. Further readable lines would clarify organizers and exact venue.
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Ine New
Ine Wiki
Supervisors
Clare Study Club
March OF Dimes
Abe
Commerce Group
Rev. Davis
Main
NSU
Clare, Michigan
WM. H. Bicknell
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation F.D.I.C
Sportsman Club
L. H. Thompson
BAKE
Sale
Clare Taxpayers
Ellen Robinette
Frieda M, Robson, Treas
Surrey
DE Soto
Plymouth
Yarnell
Ford
H.p. Tudor
Emil Leis
Houghton Lake State Forest
Jas. A. D'Arcy
Dale White
White’s Jewelers
Kenneth Rocky
Huber
Ed. Schiafley, Jr
Muskogee
Arthur DeGeer
Alma Seiter
Richard V. Hidey
Richard “Vy. Hidey
County of Tngham
Joyce A. Titus
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