replica steam engine to haul passengers at Great Lakes Exposition
From the past comes a replica eight horsepower steam engine used to power saw mills in the AuSable River country. It will haul passengers around Mio for the Sixth Annual Great Lakes Forestry Exposition held July 22 23 and 24 with a ten cent token fare. John List of Edmore Michigan built the model over five years. The event features two more steam engines blacksmith shop spinning wheel muzzle loading rifles team and log builders along with a fireworks display water pageant chicken barbecue square dance and contests. The three day expo aims to attract about 25000 visitors from Michigan and surrounding states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AuSable
Mio
John List
Edmore
Michigan
Fixing Up Check Up Insurance
Planning home improvements to protect value and save on premiums? Contact your local agent or broker before construction begins. Have plans reviewed by a fire safety engineer or fire insurance rating bureau for enhanced protection and potential cost reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insurance Information Institute
Death claims Fred Verette
Fred Verette aged 68 died at Clare General Hospital on June 30 after a six month illness. Born September 15, 1896 in Isabella County he lived in the area his whole life. He married Hilda Ackerman on June 10, 1917 and farmed. He belonged to Mt Vernon Grange St Cecilia’s Catholic Church and was a 25 year member of the Knights of Columbus. He leaves wife four children Raymond Mrs Ruth Cotter Mrs Helen Anderson and Eugene eight grandchildren two great grandchildren three brothers and three sisters. Rosary was at Doherty Funeral Home with Requiem Mass at St. Cecilia’s, Father J I Sruba presiding. Burial in St Cecilia’s Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Verette
Clare General Hospital
Isabella County
Hilda Ackerman
Mt. Vernon
Helen Anderson
Clare
Eugene
Battle Creek
Percy
Otter Lake
Albert
Lansing
Phillip
Flint
Hallie Haring
Minnie Seibt
Louise Klingener
Florida
Doherty Funeral Home
Mary Holford, 85, dies at Community Hospital Mt Pleasant
Mary E Holford died June 25 at Community Hospital Mt Pleasant. Born May 13 1880 Clinton County she moved to Clare County in 1899 with her husband Leroy M Holford who died October 4 1964. Survived by three sons Roy Chester Floyd two daughters 16 grandchildren 33 great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren. Funeral June 28 Nazarene Church Temple officiated by Rev Howard Moore. Burial Fernwood Cemetery Fosnaught Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Holford
Mt. Pleasant
Clinton County
Clare County
Leroy M. Holford
Riverdale
Roy
Harrison, Chester
Floyd
Saginaw
Dorothy Simpson
Clare
Helen Kohn
Hazel Ko
Nazarene Church
Temple
Howard Moore
Fernwood
Fosnaught Funeral Home
Marion
TV and Film Figures Named Across Classic Shows
The list cites figures linked to daytime soap Another World and films like This Could Be the Night, The Fortress, plus TV roles on Flipper and Today. Names include attorney John Randolph actors Bette Davis Audie Murphy and guest hosts Jack Paar Hugh Downs and Doug McClure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Randolph
Frank Albert Lee Hughes
Michael Ryan
Bette Davis
Janis Paige
Jean Simmons
Audie Murphy Lee Marvin
Lloyd Bridges
Ranger Porter Hickson
Brian Keily
Doug McClure
Jason McCord
Jack Paar
Jack Carson
Hugh Downs
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lakes
I Meat Purchase
Sr Os Gay Sa
G.A. Foodliner
Lg.a. Foodliner
Witbeck
Bank’ Smiths
Member
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Clare and Rosebush
Vzou
Rust Co
THE
Clare Sentinel
Mary Holford
Doris Day
Julie
Ataine Et Estes Eet
Waliais
Axgt
School
Rennes F
Advertisers Exchange Inc
Houghton
Clare Michigan
Soroleae Ts
MCU
Weinger
Clare Hardware
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!