Clare Board Cuts Teachers Wages Amid Economy Drive
The Clare Board of Education reduced teachers salaries effective last Friday as part of an economy drive. Salaries up to 1400 dollars saw a 10 percent cut, 1400 to 1500 dollars a 12.5 percent cut, and above 1500 dollars a 15 percent cut. Secretary Geo J White notes five year savings averaging 16 thousand dollars and defends maintaining the local educational standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education of
Clare
G. R. Bogan
Geo. J. White
Bogan
Michigan
Clare High Team Tops St Louis In Tight Tilt
Clare High defeated St Louis 21 to 14 with many substitutes in action. Lyle Allen and Chet Chaffee were out, while Stanley Sutton Larry Waite Hollis Walton and Dorsey Mussell contributed strong guard play. The win comes after exams as Clare prepares for a rematch at Reed City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare High
St. Louis
Lyle Allen
Chet Chaffee
Stanley Sutton
Larry Waite
Hollis Walton
Dorsey Mussell
Mussell
Waite
Harrison City Team to Meet Merchants Next Wednesday
The Merchants expect a large crowd for a basketball game at the local gym against the County seat team from Harrison. The earlier meeting ended 19 18 in Clare's favor, and local fans anticipate a close contest. Manager Fleming aims to arrange a second game for a double header on the same night. Lost auto tool box Finder please return to J B Doherty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Clare
Fleming
J. B. Doherty
Nelsons Literature Club Social Evening
Clare Good Literature Club members and guests gathered at Mr. and Mrs. John Nelson’s home Tuesday evening. Attendees were asked to share nicknames such as Hank and Happy, and the group enjoyed games and contests. Beatrice Secor Grace Reagan and Susan Hall coordinated the program with refreshments provided, marking another pleasant club gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Good Literature Club
John Nelson
Waggenaar
Hank
Happy
Pat
Honey Bunch
Beatrice Secor
Grace Reagan
Susan
Hall
Prosecution Atty Carl Holbrook Speaks at Gladwin Meeting
Carl Holbrook, Prosecuting Attorney and 10th District Republican candidate, spoke at a Gladwin County Court House gathering sponsored by the Gladwin Business Men's Association. He urged cooperation, support for farmers, and cautioned against expanding government and costly new laws while advocating tax cuts and tighter administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Holbrook
Gladwin County Court House
Gladwin
Holbrook
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Revival Series Planned at Clare Baptist Church Next Tuesday
Clare Baptist Church begins a revival series next Tuesday evening at 7 30. Pastor Rev Chis Stroup and Mrs Mary Stroup invite Clare residents and nearby communities to attend and hear forceful biblical teaching urging a return to God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Baptist Church
Mary Stroup
Clare
Chis
Stroup
Last Lyceum Course 10 Talk Slated February 3
The final Lyceum number will be presented in the high school auditorium on Wednesday February 8 at 2 30 p m Judge Fred G Bale formerly of the Columbus Juvenile Court will speak on Tomorrow's Citizens Today He describes juvenile issues from first hand experience as Columbus judges average 1500 children's cases yearly and urges parents to attend for guidance on youth welfare and citizenship programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred G. Bale
Columbus Juvenile Court
Mr. Bale
Columbus
Ohio
Bale
Women’s Christian Temperance Union Opens First Meeting
The first regular W G T U meeting was held at Mrs. Carie Lansing’s home Tuesday afternoon with good attendance despite the storm. Mrs Buck led devotionals, Mrs Lansing read W G T U principles, and a strong program followed urging supporters to boost the W C T U.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carie Lansing
Buck
Mrs Chas Graham Dies After Lingering Illness
Funeral services were held for Mrs Charles A Graham at Farwell with Rev Hall of Gilmore officiating. Born Emily C Cosens in Wallace Ontario on March 27 1862 she lived in the Dominion before marrying Charles A Graham on March 27 1888 in Manitoba. The couple lived in Gilmore township about 22 years, moved to Farwell 11 years ago, and left five sons Hugh C Jesse H Allen R Elmer and W Kellington and a daughter Louise C. of Lansing. She died Jan 21 1932 at age 69 years 9 months and 25 days leaving siblings George Russell Herbert Cosens four grandchildren and many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Graham
Hall
Gilmore
Emily C. Cosens
Wallace
Ontario
Dominion
Charles A. Graham Mareh
Manitoba
Franklin
Graham
Gilmore Township
Farwell
West End Ladies Aid Luncheon at Methodist Church
The West End Division of the M. H. Ladies Aid serves a luncheon at the Methodist church parlors on Wednesday February 8 between 11:00 and 11:30. Members of church societies and all others are invited. Price per plate is 25 cents. Menu includes roast pork sweet potatoes mashed potatoes brown gravy creamed carrots baked beans cabbage salad jelly pickles pie rolls and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
M. H. Ladies Aid
Gabbage
Installation and Consecration Service at Congregational Church
The service last Sunday proved inspiring and helpful as officers attended and embraced the sacred duties. Members felt enlightened about officers and noted the warmth and unity guiding official meetings, with continued devotion hoped for throughout the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Harrison Airport 10 Begins in Early Spring
Harrison visitors Jos Ladd and Asa Aldrich met Governor Brucker in Lansing to push airport plans. State Aeronautics said Harrison airport construction would start in early spring and finish quickly. Officials assured paving of M 27 from Clare to Harrison would be completed in 1932.
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Jos
Ladd
Asa H. Aldrich
Harrison
Lansing
State Aeronautic and Highway Departments
Brucker
Highway Department
Clare
State Capitol
Teachers Meet in Clare February 10 1932
A mid winter instructional institute set by the State Department of Public Instruction will be held at Clare High School on Wednesday February 10 1932. Sessions begin at nine o'clock CST with Commissioner Aldrich presiding and speakers E B Bryan of Ohio State University and Charles McKenny of Michigan State Normal College.
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State Department of Public Instruction
Clare
Aldrich
E. B. Bryan
Ohio State University
Charles McKenny
Michigan State Normal College
Clare County
Mrs C C Barnes Speaks at Ladies Auxiliary Meeting
The Ladies Auxiliary of the M B church met at Mrs D Mater's East Sixth Street home. President Mrs Omar Hall led a brief session before Mrs Carl Holbrook took charge and Devotions were given by Mrs Sternaman. Fourth and fifth graders danced and sang after Miss Gerow accompanied on piano.
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M. B. Church
D. Mater
East Sixth Street
Omar Hall
Carl Holbrook
Sternaman
Gerow
Methodist Epworth League Sub-District Rally Held in Clare
The Clare Epworth League hosted delegates from Coleman Gladwin Rosebush Mt Pleasant and Shepherd for a six thirty banquet and program at the M E Church. President Lemont Hamlin led a song service before slides on India and South America explained by Mrs. Bellinger. Rev Nash urged support for the Scott Houser family in South America. The gathering closed with America the Beautiful and thanks to volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Epworth League
Coleman, Gladwin
Rosebush
Mt. Pleasant
Shepherd
M. E. Church
Lemont Hamlin
Sternaman
India
South America
Bellinger
Nash
Scott Houser
Lockyer
James M Thompson Victim Of Accident Buried On Friday
James Madison Thompson born March 3 1859 in Ashtabula County Ohio died January 19 1932 after living in Michigan and on a Sheridan Township farm He married Winniefred Leach in 1884 daughter Leila predeceased him and he later married Ruby Allen He leaves a wife son George two daughters in Omaha Irene Clute Bernice McKillop four grandchildren a sister Mrs Emily Keith of Sheridan and a brother Warren R Keith of Ohio
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Madison Thompson
William
Jane Bacon Thompson
Ashtabula County
Ohio
Michigan
Dover
Sheridan Township
Winniefred Leach
George
Leila
Omaha
Nebraska
Ruby Allen
Grand Ledge
Sheridan
Thompson
Irene Clute
Bernice McKillop
Glen
Harold
Patrica
Robert
Emily Keith
Warren R. Keith
Ideal Theatre Family Night and Week Film Schedule
The Ideal Theatre presents Family Night with Barbara Stanwich and Clark Gable for 50 cents per family. Screenings include The Road to Reno with Buddy Rogers on Saturday and The Champ with Wallace Beery and Jackie Cooper on Sunday. Flying High with Bert Lahr resumes Tuesday and Wednesday. Emma starring Marie Dressler plays Sunday through Tuesday, and Seth Parker in Way Back Home visits Thursday.
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Barbara Stanwich
Clark Gable
Reno
Buddy Rogers
Sun
Wallace Berry
Jackie Cooper
Jackie
Beery
Bert Lahr
Charlotte Greenwood
Sun, Man
Marie Dressler
Emma
Thor
Seth Parker
Clare Boy Scouts Enjoyed Weekend AY Camp
The Clare Boy Scout troop led by Scoutmaster Henry Baumgartner hiked seven miles to Rotary Lake north of the city. They spent the weekend in a new log cabin, the first of several to be built for better quarters. The trip let the boys complete tests for merit badges and return Sunday evening tired but wiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Henry Baumgartner
Rotary Lake
National Retail Credit Assn Field Secretary to Visit Clare
Earl Wright field secretary of the National Retail Credit Association will address a February 4 meeting of business and professional men in Clare. He covers Michigan Indiana western Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia Maryland and Virginia. Brubaker notes Wright’s varied career from linotype operator to newspaper work to credit bureau leadership. The event aims to connect with local merchants and confirm time and place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Wright
National Retail Credit Association
Clare
Wright
Tonia
Michigan
Indiana
Western
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Maryland
Virginia
Brubaker
Clare County Credit Bureau
Ionia
Tonia Credit Exchange
National Association
Associated Bureaus of
Young Woman Donates Blood After Bank Shooting
Mesdames J. E Doherty and L Gleason learned their brother-in-law John Lilley of Lansing was wounded in a capital city bank shooting. His condition required a blood transfusion, and Miss Ethel May Gleason volunteered nearly one quart of her blood. Lilley and the other patient were reported recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames J. EH. Doherty
Leon Gleason
John Lilley
Lansing
Capital National Bank
Mr. Lilley
Mesdames Doherty
Gleason
Miss Ethel May
Mr Lilley
Miss Ethel
Lilley
Henson Injured When Hit By Car In City
Lyle Henson an engineer on the new bridge project a half mile north of the city was injured Tuesday when struck by a car driven by a Detroit woman traveling north. The accident occurred in front of the Jake Mason home on South McEwan as Henson walked around his car. He suffered severe bruises to his ankle and leg and a back injury but is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Henson
Indy
Detroit
Jake Mason
South McEwan
Mr. Henson
Henson
Postmaster Davy to Assume New Duties Monday
LL E Davy, recommended for Clare postmaster by Congressman Roy O Woodruff, passed the Civil Service exam with top standing among seventeen. He received confirmation from President Hoover Tuesday morning and will start his duties next Monday, a change welcomed by local patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LL. E. Davy
Clare
Roy O Woodruff
Civil Service
Herbert Hoover
Davy
Post Office
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Sec. Geo. White
Supt
SY. Louis Tilt
Chaffee
Reed City
Harrison City
Nelsons
Danity
M. A
Fred G Bale
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
FIRST
Chas. Graham
Rev. Hall
Gilmore Cemetery
Harrison Airport
U.S. 27
County Inspirational Institute
Department of Public Instruction
C. C. Barnes
Ladies’ Society
Mater Home
Methodist Epworth! League
Rive
Mr. Huston
Coleman Church
James M. Thompson
Masonic Fraternity
THE
Ideal Theatre
Clare Boy Scouts
Rotary
National Retail Credit Assn
Ethel May Gleason
Masonic Lodge
Genesee County
Past Masters Association
John Q. Look
Master’s Association
John Q. Look Lodge
Jesse Hampton
Genesee
John Neithercut
State Street
Charles
John Q. Lock Lodge
Ganesee Visitors
Our
McEwan Street
Hoover
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