Historical Pageant to Highlight Centennial Celebrations
The centennial programme will feature a two night historical pageant July 21 and 22. Local talent wrote the script built the set and will perform chronicling Clare and Clare County history from primeval forest to statehood. Doris Gerow Ruth Neff and others play roles with Donald Holbrook handling ticket sales.
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Michigan
Union
Doris Gerow
Ruth Neff
Clara Sternaman
Chester Richard
Everett Samborn
John Dunlop
Jennings Archambault
Frank Nash
Creole Dalzell
Chancey Jones
Tim Cotter
Alexander Wylie
Austin Bates
Genevieve Fleming
Adelaide Wylie
Arleigh Gorr
Lucille Haley
Clare
Clare County
Donald Holbrook
Denno reunion marks eleventh annual gathering on July fifth
The Eleventh annual Denno reunion was held July 5 at Mrs. Anna Denno’s home with 38 attendees. Those from away included Mr. and Mrs. Will Denno and family of Saginaw, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Denno and family of Lansing, and others from Bannister, Flint, Breckenridge, Cassopolis, and local families. A very enjoyable time was had and all hope to meet again next year.
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Denno
Anna Denno
Will Denno
Saginaw
Ralph Denno
Lansing
M. G. Nixon
Robert
Wava
Betty
Bannister
Ralph Nixon
Flint
Will Muscott
Breckenridge
Will Smyser
Glen
Florence Carter
Carol Burgnes
Cassopolis
Birdsall family reunion honors late parents in Grant township
The Salma Birdsall family held its annual reunion July 4 at Oliver Birdsall's home in Grant township with about 75 guests. A noon lawn dinner preceded an inspiring program led by Mrs. Chester Birdsall of Detroit featuring greetings, a prayer, a male Birdsall quartet, readings, an original composition, and tributes from the five sons to their departed parents.
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Salma Birdsall
Oliver Birdsall
Grant Township
Chester Birdsall
Detroit
Birdsall
Glenn Birdsall
Fire Department Busy Week With Short Runs
Beaverton township resident Fred Nunn lost two barns in a Tuesday morning fire about 10 30. The hay mow origin remains undetermined and the total loss exceeds 3500 dollars without insurance. Fire crews saved other buildings including neighbor Arthur Dull’s as well as a 40 by 60 barn and a 28 by 36 structure. Additional calls included a Dovert road barn fire at Arthur Bradley farm and grass fires near Clare Leveler Works and Millpond woods, all quickly controlled.
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Fred Nunn
Beaverton Township
Gladwin County
Nunn
Arthur Dull
Grass fire threats Tom Brown farm in West Vernon
A grass fire on the Andrew Eschenbach farm in West Vernon threatened a large hay field. Fire crews brought the blaze under control with little damage. the property is better known as the Tom Brown farm.
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Andrew Eschenbach
West Vernon
Tom Brown
Grass Fire Near Produce Co Tanks Threatened Catastrophe
Thursday noon the department battled a grass fire just west of The Farmers Independent Produce Co. The blaze spread from long grass to seven tanks and could have exploded. Firefighters acted quickly to prevent a likely catastrophe near the Stutting Off Co. tanks.
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Farmers Independent Produce Co
Pomona Grange Meeting Planned With Union Grange
The Isabella Pomona Grange will meet the Union Grange on Wednesday evening July 15. A pot luck lunch will follow as Nellie B White, secretary, invites all members to attend.
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Isabella Pomona Grange
Union Grange
Nellie B, White
Water users urged to shut off hoses during heat
Notice asks Glare water users to stop lawn and garden watering during sprinkling hours to reduce fire risk amid extreme heat. It also notes Seventh Day Adventist ladies will hold a bake sale at Friz's office on Thursday July 16.
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Friz
Solicitors Wanted for Clare Centennial Pageant Contest
Children and young people up to age twenty are asked to contact Donald H Bolbrook to enter a ticket selling contest for Clare's Centennial Celebration Pageant. Prizes include 1st $10.00 2nd $5.00 3rd $3.00 plus other prizes. Apply in person in July on specified dates and times.
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Donald H. Bolbrook
Mrs Bessie Glass Dies at Sister's Home in Saginaw
Mrs Bessie Seymour Glass died July 4 1936 at her sister Lena Rathburns home in Saginaw after five weeks of illness. Born November 11 1884 in Gilmore Township she married Herbert H Glass in 1905 and left a daughter Thelma Renner and grandson DeWayne Renner. She taught the Gilmore churchs young peoples class for 25 years and was survived by her husband daughter parents three sisters and a brother. Her funeral at the Gilmore Church of Christ was conducted by Rev Mary Vayette with others.
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Gilmore Township
Bessie Seymour
Lena Rathburn
Saginaw
Herbert H. Glass
Rogeoe Renner
Gilmore
Glass
Gilmore Christian Church
Thelma Renner
DeWayne Renner
L. F. Seymour
Ruth Pitts
Lena T Rathburn
Pearl Murphy
Millard Seymour
Centralia
Washington
Gilmore Church of Christ
Mary Vayette
Rev Hall
Delta
Ohio
Lyons and Woodward
Owosso
Delightful luncheon for women golfers hosted by Margaret Doherty
A birthday luncheon for women golfers was hosted by Margaret Doherty at the Doherty Rustic cabin north of the city. Nellie Hampton and Lucille Haley led the teams in a close match on Twin Elmy links with prize balls awarded for low putts. Nellie posted the low score of her life in matched play, and the group admired the cabin’s electric lights running water and comfortable amenities.
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Margaret Doherty
Doherty
Margaret
Elmy Links
Nellie Hampton
Lucille Haley
Ithaca
Joe Anderson
Nellie
Charles Strange
Draft Callaghan Campaign Began In Reed City
Campaign chatter hints at a push to draft Miles M. Callaghan for the 28th district state senate seat. Ben Carpenter leads draft efforts, having previously said he won’t seek renomination yet would back Callaghan if he runs.
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Miles M. Callaghan
Reed City
Rep
Callaghan Wold Bea
Callaghan
Ben Carpenter
Carpenter
Reeds City
Centennial window displays seek antique donations and merchant help
The Centennial committee requests locals and merchants to provide antiques for window displays and parade floats. Contact Harold Fleming and others to arrange returns after the centennial. Jesse Hampton seeks parade cooperation and bicycle and family prizes, while M B Gallagher notes vendor site preferences with immediate reservations.
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Harold Fleming
N. L. Tibbits
Walter Pettit
Omar Parent
BE. A. Throop
J. J. Green
John Rodabaugh
L. E. Davy
Jesse Hampton
M. B. Gallagher
City Officials Plan Action Against Cars Following Fire Trucks
The Sentinel warns owners against following fire trucks during alarms. Officials note crowding near fires hinders firefighters and some drivers violate state law. Plan considers mass arrests of repeat violators.
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The
Sentinel
Four Days Tribute to Michigan's 100th Anniversary
The Clare four day centennial celebration runs July 19 to 22 with American Legion events, parades, games, dances, pageants, and band concerts led by Alderman John W. Dunlop. Highlights include historical parades on July 21 and a pageant on July 22 plus continuous carnival and free attractions at the Centennial Grounds north of St Ceciling Church.
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Michigan
Clare
John W. Dunlop
Mecca
American Legion
Centennial
Clare County Savings Bank
City Park
Old Settlers
High School
Grayling Drum and Bugle Corp
City Hall
Clare County
Centennial Grounds
St. Ceciling Catholic Church
Thousands of Michigan jobless urged to re-register
Major Howard Starret, state director, warns thousands of Michigan residents on the active National Reemployment Service file must renew within 60 days to keep job opportunities. Non-relief and relief applicants are included. renewal allows continued referral to employers and placement prospects. The 60 day rule will be enforced. NR S serves private employers and 60 governmental units and is not a relief agency.
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Michigan
National
Howard Star Set
Federal
Starret
WPA
Bureau of Public Roads
Four Constitutional Revisions Headed For Election Ballot
Four proposed amendments to the state constitution will appear on the November ballot. Voters face exemptions for staple foods from the 3 percent sales tax, and a plan to replace local property taxes with a uniform state income tax. The legislature also placed two issues on the ballot allowing county reorganizations and admitting illegally seized weapons as evidence.
Consumers Power Users for prompt service notice
A brief public notice urging customers to pay light and power bills at Citizens State Bank. It emphasizes prompt, courteous service and directs bill payments through the bank for convenience.
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Citizens State Bank
Randall District School Meeting Notice
The annual Randall district meeting is set for Monday the 18th at 9:00 a.m. at Randall school house. August Heuschele serves as treasurer.
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Randall
P. mi
August Heuschele
Hit-and-run on US-27 near Rosebush claims David Mussell
Witnesses describe a fatal Friday night crash on US-27 near the Armstrong gas station as a hit-and-run. Mussell died almost instantly after being dragged by a car with a broken left light. Police chase clues while state patrol notes suspect vehicle a 1934 Chevrolet master.
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David Mussell
Armstrong
Rosebush
Mr.Mussell
Isabella residents injured in crash near Rosebush
Mrs. Jake Seiter suffered a broken collar bone and shoulder blade with severe cuts to the right arm after a tire blew out two miles west and eleven two north of Rosebush. Mr. Seiter and son Floyd escaped with slight bruises. Norman Wagner, a passenger, was cut on the hand. All are Isabella township residents.
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Rosebush
Jake Seiter
Sieter
Floyd
Norman Wagner
Isabella Township
Faculty member injured in car crash near Clare
Prof Herbert B Marshall of Central State Teachers College Mt Pleasant was in a Sunday collision 12 miles north of Clare on Spikehorn Myers hill. He and driver Clarence Tope escaped with slight injuries as both cars were damaged. Dean Barnes remains hospitalized in Lansing with two arm fractures and heavy blood loss. President Warriner and Dr. Smith have resumed duties after the Lansing accident. Prof Myron A Cobb, founder of the agricultural department at Central, was killed beneath his auto near Harrison on June 25.
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Herbert B. Marshall
Department of Education
Central State Teachers College
Mt. Pleasant
Central
Clarence Tope
Clare
Spikehorn Myers Hill
Marshall
Tope
Altho
Dean C. C. Barnes
Sparrow
Lansing
B. C. Warriner
M. L. Smith
Central al
Myron A. Cobb
Agricultural Department
Harrison
Clare Centennial Pageant Seeks Local Talent for Two Evenings
The pageant committee invites community members to participate in two July performances at Clare Centennial. Interested residents of the city and nearby areas should leave their names with George J. White, the pageant chairman.
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Clare
George J. White
Public Notices Warn Against Highway Rubbish Dumping
City and county officials report multiple complaints about dumping along highways and stream banks. The act is illegal and punishable by law, with officials urging residents to stop the practice.
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Denno Reunion
Birdsall Reunion
Howard W. Jones
Clare Co. Bank
Fire Department
Gladwin Co
Dovert Road
Arthur Bradley
Miliday
Clare Leveler Works
Millpond
Pomona Grange
Bessie Glass
Grayling
Draft Callaghan
Mrs. R. S. Archambault
Farm Home
Robert Archambault
Vernon Township
Archambault
Michael Archambault
John Archambault
Cadillac
Leo Hamilton
Caro
Robert Archambault, Jr
Freeman Mitchell
Robert Patterson
Loomis
Betty Green
Jean Groves
Clare Calkins
Ronald Brown
Wilson State Park
Bob Bowerman
Muriel Jeliick
John Dushworth
Park
Jeliick
Calkins
Brown
James Hill
Us-27
Joy Groves
Clare County General Hospital
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