Federal Recovery Exhibit Opens in Clare July Tenth
A photo and film exhibit illustrating Michigan's Federal Recovery Program will open in Clare on July 10 at 4 PM and run for one day. It covers WPA, the State Highway program, the CCC and NYA with charts showing business recovery and includes highlights like PWA school construction and Detroit slum clearance.
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Michigan
Clare
Resmain
WPA
State Highway Program
CCC
Fourth of July Rally at Harrison Saturday
A young people's rally and Bible conference will be held at Harrison on the fourth in a tent at the Clare county fair grounds. Sponsored by the Clare Baptist Church and the Dover Tabernacle, it will feature several Bible speakers and invite delegates from nearby churches. The nearby State Park offers picnic facilities and ample parking for a full day with family.
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Harrison
Clare County Fair
Clare Baptist Church
Dover Tabernacle
State Park
Clare County Re Receives 10000 Dollar Bond Settlement
The Clare County Board of Supervisors accepted a cash settlement of 10000 dollars in the Clare County Savings Bank case against its bondsmen. Judge Searle issued judgment in Gratiot county circuit court. The bank closed in 1932 and the county has already received dividends leaving an estimated loss slightly over 6000 dollars.
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County of Clare
Clare County Savings Bank
Board of Supervisors
Ray Hart
Searle
Gratiot County
Joslins Sell Business Block and Residence
Dr. B. J. Sanford buys the Joslin restaurant block from R. E. Joslin and the Joslins sell their West Seventh Street home to Ray McKinnon. The couple plans a new modern house at the city edge and are building tourist cottages in Clare.
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M. Callihan
B. J. Sanford
Joslin
R. E. Joslin
Federal and State Pension Plans Discussed by Leaders
A Michigan governance letter favors doubling federal pension support and urges greater state funding for old age security. The governor’s radio remarks are cited along with existing programs for widows, the blind, and vocational rehabilitation. The sender notes federal matching funds and a House Ways and Means amendment under consideration to raise the federal share to 30 dollars per month per recipient.
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Michigan
Fitzgerald
Washington
Frank D. Fitzgerald
Lansing
Mich
Bay City Times
Guy H. Jenkins
State Board For Vocational Education
Ways and Means
House of Representative
Thief Ways and Means
One Hundred Sixty Years Since Emancipation Proclamation
The passage reflects on freedom as the nation's guiding force and its link to responsibility. On the 160th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation it calls for individual action and continued allegiance to liberty and national growth.
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Peene
Boy dies from farm accident in Arthur Township
Arthur Kanarr aged fifteen of Arthur Township died Wednesday at Clare County General Hospital from injuries after his horse ran away with a hay rake on his father's farm. He was thought to have been thrown and crushed under the horse, suffering a serious scalp wound. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 p.m. at Brown Corners church.
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Arthur Kanarr
Wm. Kanarr
Arthur Township
Clare County General Hospital
Brown Corners
Clare Committee Plans Owosso Centennial Study
The Clare Centennial Celebration committee will travel to Owosso for a study of its centennial observance as Michigan marks its 100th birthday. Advance ticket sales for Clare and Clare county pageant events on July 21 and 22 start next week with 35 cent adults, four tickets for a dollar, 15 cent children at the gate, and a best Historical Display Window prize for merchants. Applications for concessions must be in by July 10. Harold Fleming handles material and local groups receive preference.
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Clare
Owosso
Michigan
Clare County
Harold Fleming
Gallagher
Stores Plan July Fourth Closures in Claré District
The Claré business district will be quiet on July Fourth with most stores closed for the day and the meat markets closing at 12:00 noon. Three drug stores will close at 1:00 PM and remain closed the rest of the day while other signers urged the closure. Stores will stay open Friday evening to serve patrons and tourists visiting lakes and parks in northern playgrounds.
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Claré
Four Hurt In Clare Auto Crash Near Indiana Line
Sam Passell and three Indiana residents were badly cut and bruised last week when their car crashed four miles south of Clare on US-27 while dodging a truck. The driver and front seat passenger struck the windshield as the car hit a power pole, needing 583 and 45 stitches respectively. All were treated at the local hospital and returned home by Tuesday.
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Sam Passell
Indiana
Clare
Us-27
Market Report Printing Error Corrected on Page Ten
An erratum notes that Thursday’s market report was printed in error and corrected later. Those with the Wednesday heading show the changes for that day and appear on page ten.
Consumers Power Users For Prompt Courtesy Service
Public notice urging prompt payment of electric bills at Citizens State Bank to ensure uninterrupted service and avoid penalties.
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Citizens State Bank
Professor Cobb Crushed by Car Near Harrison
Professor M A Cobb 63 head of the agricultural division at Central State Teachers College for 28 years died when his car rolled onto him after he had jacked it from a stump on a road near Harrison. A search party found his body last Thursday night. He leaves a widow and one daughter.
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M. A. Cobb
Agricultural Division
Central State ‘Teachers’ College
Harrison
Professor Cobb
Budd Lake
Arthur F. Damoth Purchases Clare Realty Co.
The Sentinel reports that Clare Realty Co. ownership changes July 1 with Arthur F. Damoth of Grand Rapids as new manager. He invites clients to discuss needs. HE. A. Throop will stay at the agency through September, with plans uncertain. The paper welcomes Damoth and expects him to boost the hometown.
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The
Sentinel
Clare Realty Company
Arthur F. Damoth
Grand Rapids
Damoth
Throop
Clare
the Sentinel
Fowler Orchards Elect Officers and Appoint Cradit Manager
At a recent meeting Fowler Orchards Inc elected John Seaman president Earl Cradit treasurer and V B Schwahn vice president and secretary Cradit was chosen as manager replacing Henry de Gues Cradit notes the orchard plans to offer the community access to several varieties at reasonable rates and the expected crop for the year is about 6000 bushels
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Fowler Orchards, Inc
John Seaman
Earl Cradit
V. BE. Schwahn
Earl.Cradit
Henry de Gues
Fowler Orchard
Clare County
Prominent Ver Non Farmer Dies at Farwell
George Turbush a Ver non township farmer died at his Farwell home June 26 after about six months of declining health. He was born March 7 1865 in Ing ham county and spent most of his life in Vernon township. He married Clara Loomis in 1894 and had five children. after her death he married Sarah Russell. Surviving are his children two stepchildren sisters and a brother. Funeral services were held at Thurston Funeral Home led by Rev. Albert Dawe with interment in Cherry Grove.
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George Turbush
Vernon_township
Farwell
Turbush
Ingham County
Isabella County
Vernon Township
Valparaiso
Ind
Clara Loomis
Cart
Flint
Herman
Vernon
George
Compton
Cali
Frank Sharp
Frank Reeves
Billings
John Q. Look Lodge No. 404 F. & A. M
Thurston Funeral Home
Albert Dawe
Cherry Grove
Walters Reunion Held at Grant Two Home
The fourteenth annual Walters reunion took place Sunday June 28 at the Grant Two home of Mr and Mrs A Walters. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Robert Walters and family and Mr and Mrs Florin Orvis and family from Pontiac. A picnic dinner was enjoyed by all.
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A. Walters
Grant Two
Robert Walters
Florin Orvis
Pontiac
Bids Set Tuesday for Concrete Highways and Bridges
Low bids totaling 5 750 222 10 were announced for Michigan highway and bridge projects under the new Federal Aid program. State Highway Commissioner Murray Van Wagoner said the bids cover 52 projects in 27 counties with 148 miles of concrete pavement and eight bridges to be built. The work aims to hard surface US 27 and complete the M 55 route between Cadillac and Manistee.
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Murray D. van Wagoner
Michigan
Us-27
van Wagoner
State Line
Straits of Mackinac
Cadillac
Manistee
Mortimer @. Cooley
Manistee National Forest
van Wagener
Annual School Meeting in Clare Grant Vernon Districts
The annual meeting for the Clare Grant and Vernon fractional districts will be held in the school auditorium Monday July 13 at 8 00 pm. Secretary George White will report receipts expenditures and the annual budget. Terms of President Dr A E Mulder and Sec George White expire at this time.
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Clare, Grant and Vernon
Sec
George White
A. E. Mulder
Fireworks Prohibited in Michigan Under 1931 Law
Michigan law bans sale and use of fireworks including firecrackers and rockets. The statute allows city or township permits for public displays. Violations include both sale within the state and use, with mail order shipments not regulated by state law.
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Michigan
Ail
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Public Works Administration
PWA
Detroit
Michigan State Highway Department
Civilian Conservation Corps
State Department of Conservation
National Youth Administration
NYA
Works Progress Administration
Michigan Department of Aeronautics
Joslins
Arthur Twp
Arthur Kanaar
Clare Realty CO
RE. A. Throop
Vernon Farmer
Walters
McVaugh-Haynes Co
H. C. Nelson
North County
McVaugh- Haynes Company
Warren
Osceola County
Thomas McNally
Saginaw
Clare-to-Frankfort
Muskegon
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