Polio Epidemic Strikes Ithaca Two Die
A polio outbreak in Ithaca, Michigan, has claimed its second life and left seven total cases. Loraine Kay Wolven, nine, died after bulbar polio at Contagious Hospital Pontiac. Health officials warn of transmission by direct contact or air and urge precautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca
Clare
Michigan State Department of Health
Michigan
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Loraine Kay Wolven
Gladys Wolven
Ithaca High School
Pontiac
Ronald
Jerry
James Stanley
Melvin Smith
Farwell
Barden Funeral Home
Don L. Warmouth
Ralph Woodard
Henderson
Farwell Cemetery
Frank S. Leeder
Bureau of Disease Control
Ernest L. Bates
Grand Rapids
Western Michigan
Gratiot County
Clare women golfers start championship play next Monday
Clare Country Club hosts eighteen hole qualifying round at nine am for the club championship with preliminary rounds Tuesday and Wednesday and finals Thursday. Favorites include Mrs Harriet Naumes and Mrs Lucille Haley, with Mrs Ruby Garfield a strong contender, as they have led inter-club matches this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Clare Country Club
Harriet Naumes
Lucille Haley
Ruby Garfield
Mary Wicklund
Colville Church to Start Sunday Evening Services
Rev Harold Rockey will begin regular Sunday evening services at Colville church on July 10. The Findlay Ohio college student preaches through the school vacation and is now a full fledged minister. You are welcomed to enjoy these worship services with us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Rockey
Colonville Church
Harold
Findlay
Ohio
Colonville
Mt. Pleasant Junior Legion Baseball Nine Plays Here Thursday
Mt. Pleasant American Legion junior team sought its first win after losses to Clare and Midland. Midland leads the league with two straight wins, Clare has one win and one loss, while Mt. Pleasant sits at the bottom with two losses. Clare junior police softball defeated Yarwell teams in both gamesThursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant American Legion
Mt. Pleasant
Clare
Midland
Yarwell
Holiday weekend avoids major injuries in area
The three day holiday weekend saw 771 violent deaths nationwide with Michigan reporting 26 drownings and eight traffic fatalities in the state. In local news, Arthur Robson Jr 22 of Saginaw lost control at 3:00 am striking a service station on US 27 Harrison causing about 1000 dollars in damage but three passengers escaped serious harm. Robert Glide of Van Dyke was treated for head injuries and released.
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United States
Michigan
Texas
Arthur Robson, Jr
Saginaw
Charles Snell
Robert Glide
van Dyke
Clare Hospital
Robson
Elton Stevens Passes Away in Mecosta County
Elton Stevens a longtime Michigan resident died July 4 1949 in Mecosta County at 76. He lived in Farwell and Alma worked as a mechanic and machinist. Survived by daughter Alice of Crystal. wife Jessie preceded him in death. Services held at Farwell First Baptist Church with burial beside Jessie in Farwell Cemetery.
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Elton John Stevens
Samuel and
Arcelia Stevens
Kent County
Mich
Mecosta County
Jessie A. Sherman
Farwell
Alice
Mr. Stevens
Alma
Jéssie
Crystal
Clare
Doherty
First Baptist Church
Harl Redman
Clare Baptist Church
Doherty and Son
Clare Board Seeks Sealed Offers for School Bus Chassis
The Clare Board of Education invites sealed offers for a forty eight passenger Wayne school bus chassis. Specifications available at the superintendent’s office. Offers accepted until 6:00 p.m. July 18, 1849. The board may reject any or all offers. O. D. Bayes, Secretary.
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Clare Board of Education
Wayne
Superintendent of Schools
O. D. Bayes
Heat Wave Ends as Tuesday Rain Refreshes Detroit Area
A Tuesday shower broke an eight day heat spell with temperatures easing from above ninety to mid eighties across much of the U S and Canada. The Detroit region faced a record Fourth of July heat with Clare reporting 110 degrees in sun. Kenneth Schaeffer of Clare suffered heat exhaustion at Schaeffer's Dairy Bar, and a Springfield Illinois train wreck was blamed on heat induced rail expansion.
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United States
Canada
Detroit Weather Bureau
Clare
Kenneth Schaeffer
Harold Schaeffer
Clare Hospital
Schaeffer's
Springfield
Ilinois
Detroit
Weidman’s Ace Pitcher Dominates Clare in Sunday Game
Weidman’s ace Jake Gross headed to Cincinnati for a big league tryout after a four inning win over Clare. Gross fanned ten and allowed two hits as Harold Schafer handled the final five innings with eight strikeouts. Frank Connors led at the plate with three doubles and two singles.
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Jake Gross
Cincinnati
Clare
Weidman
Gross
Harold Schafer
Roosevelt Oil
Frank Connors
Gold Star Mothers Meet Wednesday at Clare City Hall
The Gold Star Mothers met Wednesday night in the decorated City Hall room with all members present except two. Department President Miss Betty Bryce visited and reported on the National Convention in Chicago. Ina Hammond attended from the local chapter. committees named and Clare Chapter chosen hostess for the September department convention. Refreshments served by Violet Querback and Eva Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gold Star
City Hall
Department
Betty Bryce
Chicago
Ina Hammond
Miss Bryce
Clare
Violet Querback
Eva Hall
Third Well in New Field Flows at 100 Barrels
The Top Of Michigan Development Company abandoned the Thomas George lease dry hole in Groat township near Section 31. Rhineheart No. 1 NW in Beaverton township is producing, while Dull No. 1 NW4 in Beaverton flows 100 barrels daily. Rhinehart No. 2 NW4 Beaverton is the third oil strike in Gladwin county field, flowing 95 barrels daily. Swartz No. 1 844 SW4% Groat township was being drilled around 2200 feet Thursday by McClanahan of Standish.
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Michigan Development Company
Thomas George
Groat Township
Rhineheart
Beaverton Township
Rhinehart
Gladwin County
Swartz
McClanahan
Standish
New US-27 pavement opens west of Houghton lakes area
The new 18.477 mile US-27 section from M-55 to near Roscommon opens to traffic in Roscommon and Crawford counties. The project begun July 31, 1946 cost 1 515 640 dollars. Drivers are warned to avoid soft shoulders in the northern six miles and to follow new trunkline markers for clear routing.
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Houghton
Higgins Lakes
Roscommon
Crawford Counties
Charles M. Ziegler
Houghton Lake
Ziegler
State Highway Department
Higgins Lake
Grayling
Strait of Mackinac
Prudenville
North Bradley
Beauty Councilor distributes cosmetics through Alma Felter
A notice announces a new cosmetic distributor for Beauty Councilor, Inc. Alma Felter offers to receive orders and requests interested buyers to contact by phone 300 J or write to Rainbow Drive Clare Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beauty Councilor, Inc
Alma Hee Felter
Rainbow Drive
Clare
Michigan
Ackerman Dies at Vernon Township Farm Home
Jacob Ackerman born January 31, 1869 in Tonawanda New York died July 4 1949 at his Vernon township farm at age eighty years five months He married Ida L Foell May 28 1893 in Buffalo New York They had seven sons and one daughter Survived by wife six sons nine grandchildren three great grandchildren Funeral held at Doherty Funeral Home with Rev Beryl Spross and burial in Riverside Cemetery Mt Pleasant
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Jacob Ackerman
Tonawanda
N. Y
Vernon Township
Ida L. Foell
Buffalo
Ida
Neal
Roy
Jay
Fred
Dave
Bernard
Clare
Mt. Pleasant
Doherty
Beryl Spross
Riverside Cemetery
Double D Ranch Hosts Weekend Rodeo Near Clare
The Double D Ranch north of Clare hosts an afternoon rodeo with local and out of state cowboys and cowgirls in a western horse show. Special events for ladies and children include balloon busting, musical chairs, bending races, speed, and a potato race.
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Double D
Clare
West
Michigan
Mark Bicknell
John W. Dunlop
Mark
John
Billy
Richard Hubel
Jakie Walker
Ginger
Jake Sr
Old Nell
Horton Case
Mike
Arleigh Gorr
Legion Auxiliary to Hold Important Meeting in July
The American Legion Auxiliary plans a business meeting Monday night in July with Shirley Wright presenting the Girls State report and refreshments to be provided by the committee. A new hospital bed has arrived for public use funded by magazine sales and a $100 donation. three beds are now available and thanks are extended to patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Shirley. Wright
Bertibers
Eveyone
School Building Planning Committee Meets Here Tuesday
The Claré Public School Building Planning Committee met Tuesday evening with Dorr Stack from the Department of Public Instruction present. They discussed overcrowding at the school and how to study and decide on solutions. The 24 member committee works with the Board of Education, chaired by Judge Donald Holbrook with Mrs Dale Barber as secretary. A follow up meeting is planned for late July to review information and potential plans.
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Claré Public School
Dorr Stack
Department of Public Instruction
Board of Education
Donald Holbrook
Dale Barber
Albert A Reed Dies At U of M Hospital
Albert Allen Reed died at University Hospital Ann Arbor on July 2 1949 aged 66 years 8 months 27 days He lived on his family farm in Wise township was married to Hizora Hanes they had three daughters and a stepson Surviving are his wife two daughters a step son two sisters twenty grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral services were held Tuesday at Thurston Funeral Home with burial in Cherry Grove Cemetery Relatives attended from multiple Michigan cities.
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Albert Allen Reed
James
Sarah Reed
University Hospital
Ann Arbor
Wise Township
Hizora Hanel
Zelda
Bizora
Marguerite Shafer
Clare
Edna Calkins
Mt. Pleasant
Theodore Hanes
Minnie Jones
Alice Vrooman
Portland
Oregon
Albert
Charles
Henry
Robert
John
Edward Hanes
Thurston
Bae Wieeeeee Baney
Herrick Ch
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Detroit
Shepherd
Vermontville
Saginaw
Midland
Coleman
Grand Rapids
Unstoppable Clare Mfg and W F W Lead League Play
Clare Mfg and W F W hold undefeated status as midweek action features Farwell beating DeMolay 12 to 6 with Howard Mil ley going 3 for 5. North Bradley edges Dover 15 to 12 with D. Boyce and Ray Abaniack homering. Harrison edges Houghtons 2 to 1 on errors and W F W crushes K C G 19 to 0 with Lenny Green hitting 3 of 5 and Neilan Cradit homering. DeMolay breaks losing streak by defeating Rosebush 4 to 3 on seven hits including a fifth inning rally.
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Farwell
DeMolay
Howard Milley
North Bradley
Dover
A. McDonald
D. Boyce
Ray Abaniack
R. Wenzel
Depew
Marshall
Bellows
Worstell
B. Rilett
W. Rilett
Armentrout
Mott
Harrison
Houghtons
Johnnie Musser
John Potter
FB. W
K. CG
Lenny Green
Neilan Cradit
Neilan Cradit Contributing ‘A Home Run, ‘Houghton
Musger
Woods
Potter
Strauss
K. O
Sercer
Hendershot
Ritcher
Murphy
Kane
Beck
Rosebush
Bill Lucy
Page Tan
Man Arrested Here Attempts Death in Jail
Ronald H. Fairman of Mt. Pleasant slashed his wrists in his jail cell Saturday night after being held on 2500 bond for car theft. He was arrested in Clare by state police driving a stolen station wagon and had prior forgery charges. He was free on parole with terms expiring in November 1949. He was found bleeding at 8:30 p.m. and rushed to Community Hospital in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald H. Fairman
Mt. Pleasant
Joda
Fairman
Clare
Boyd Webster
Broadway
Clarence ‘Land
Sherrif Rawson
Sercor
Donald Haynes
Sheridan Toe Ship
Wm. B. Demlop
Associate Discount Corporation
Wayne White
Hatton Township
Sherif Eugene Campbell
Seaver Amble
Roy Snear
Rosebush
Russell Pelcher
Clayton Barbar
Beech St
Rotarians Install Bicknell President at Wednesday Lunch
Stuart Bicknell was installed as club president during a brief noon ceremony at Barnes Cafe. New officers Harl Ruby, Gerald Green, and the new directors assumed duties after a club election last Wednesday. Harold Hughes reported on the recent international convention in New York with delegates Dan McDonald and Stuart Bicksweil and their wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart Bicknell
Rotary
Barnes Cafe
Harl Ruby
Gérald. Green
New York
Harold Hughes
Dan McDonald
Stuart Bicksweil
Deaths of Chris Kapplinger in local vicinity
Chris Kapplinger resident of this vicinity passed away at Clare Hospital at 6:00 PM Tuesday. Funeral services will be held from Thurston Chapel at 2:00 PM Friday with Rev. Mrs Legh Gardon officiating. The Iteston Gall Ceapels lished next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Kapplinger
Clare Hospital
Thurston Chapel
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Mt. Pleasant Junior — Legion
Harrison Building
Elton Stevens
Merchants Sun
Green Sox
Colemnan
Central Michigan
Mt. Pleasant Green Sox
Sox
Bud Bissell
Glenn Ranch
Seaton
Buck Graham
Paul McConnell
Jack Lynch
Dan McConnell
Ken Cowden
Morris Graham
Lynch
Cowden
Clare City Hall
Top of Michigan Development Company
George Well
Houghton and
Beauty
Vernon
Twp
Double D Ranch
Legion Auxiliary
Albert, A. Reed
U OF M Hospital
Sat
Clare Mfg
W.F.W
Jim Ryan
Sheridan Township
Bicknell
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