Michigan CWA Highway Labor Earned 3.45 Million
State Highway Department reports CWA road work in Michigan totaled 3,453,464.44 for labor with 481,894.40 spent on materials and 50,754.73 on truck and team hire. Nearly 4 million federal grant funds were earned. 7,119,184 labor hours across 80 of 83 counties, with 2,516 miles of highways improved.
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State Highway Department
Murray D. van Wagoner
Michigan
Highway Department
GWA
Department
CWA
Roosevelt
Growing Support for Fitzgerald in Michigan Governor Race
A Detroit survey shows 72 percent of Michigan voters favor Frank D. Fitzgerald for governor and expect election in November. The poll covers counties south of Traverse City and Alpena, with 90 percent predicting a Republican win. Clare County shows active Fitzgerald support building ahead of September.
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Detroit
Michigan
Frank D. Fitzgerald
Alpena
Frank Fitzgerald
Upper Peninsula
Clare County
Fitzgerald
Clare
Candidate Announces Sheriff Bid in Clare County
A political notice states the author will run for Sheriff on the Republican ticket at the September primary. If nominated and elected, the candidate pledges to deliver the service the people of Clare County deserve and asks for support from voters.
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Clare
Clare County
County Courthouse Offices to Close Saturday Afternoons
Beginning Saturday July 14 the offices in the County Court House will close on Saturday afternoon. County officers support the board of supervisors decision to half holiday the county offices. The change aims to give workers relief while noting wage and hour concerns.
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Court House
County Court House
Board of Supervisors
Delwin Grange Defeats Clare Advertisers 8 to 6 on Home Ground
Delwin Grange downed the Clare Advertisers 8 to 6 on Clare’s grounds after a five run burst in the first inning. Moore and Hubel pitched for Delwin with Stanley on the mound for Clare, who were set to host Harrison on Sunday July 15 at the local grounds.
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Clare
Delwin Grange
Delwin
Moore
Hubel
Stanley
Harrison
Arthur Citizen Dies at Home of Son in Jackson
Adelbert Eb. Hains died July 7 at 11 40 am at his son Merle's home in Jackson. The body was moved to Clare for a Tuesday Baptist funeral conducted by Rev. A D Telcher. Interment was in Cherry Grove under A N Friz. He had been ill for two years and bedfast ten months. Born May 1854 in Macomb County Michigan he married Violette Adams in 1876. They moved to Clare County in 1883 and ran a Dover store before farming in Arthur Township. He leaves widow Violette a daughter Mrs Claude Turner of Baldwin three sons Clare Frankfort Verne Clare and Merle Jackson, twelve grandchildren eighteen great grandchildren and many friends.
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Adelbert EB. Hains
Merle
Jackson
Clare
Baptist Church
A. D. Telcher
Cherry Grove
A. N. Friz
Macomb County
Michigan
Violette Adams
Macomb
Clare County
Dover
Arthur Township
Hains
Violette
Claude Turner
Baldwin
Frankfort
Verne
Schell Brothers Clowns Bring Laughs On Tour
The Schell Brothers circus features over 20 clowns who use humor to bridge ages and social classes. They perform Thursday July 26 with both matinee and evening shows, aiming to reveal hidden smiles through playful psychology and bold gibes.
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Schell ‘ Brothers Circus
Verdon
Clare Chamber of Commerce Special Meeting Called
A special meeting of Clare Chamber of Commerce members is set for Tuesday July 17 at 6 30 pm at Hotel Doherty. A banquet dinner will precede a short business session. Mr Holbrook will lead the gathering and urges all members to attend and reserve the hour.
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Clare Chamber of Commerce
Doherty
Clare
Holbrook
Large Tourists Flock to Wilson State Park
The Wilson State Park at Harrison reports record tourist patronage with crowds surpassing prior years. Improvements at the bathing beach include a new raft location, rest rooms with laboratories, hydrants, and day and night watchman. Supt. Chas Butts notes over 7,000 visitors on Wednesday July 4 and a peak camper count for the week.
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Wilson State Park
Harrison
Chas. Butts
the Sentinel
Michigan
Heating by Natural Gas Savings at Central State College
Central State Teachers College at Mt Pleasant reports a notable saving from its natural gas heating system, about two thousand dollars, with cleanliness and ease of campus upkeep improving. The Clare Chamber of Commerce Municipal Affairs Committee urges consideration of gas costs and a pipeline from the McKay Meicler field to benefit Clare residents.
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Central State Teachers College
Mt. Pleasant
Central State
Central
Michigan
Central State College
Claré
McKay-Meicler
Clare
Clare Chamber. of Commerce
Clare County Fair Dates Set For September 11 14
Clare County fair is scheduled for September 11 to 14 at Harrison. Officers led by President Paul Gibson and Vice President Bernie Hampton cooperate with the Clara Board of Supervisors. The 4 H Club will have a prominent role and Ira Miller is tasked with soliciting advertising for the fair book.
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Clare County Fair
Harrison
Paul Gibson
Bernie Hampton
Fred Schaaf
Chas. Kleinhardt
Clara Board of Supervisors
Ira Miller
Cotton Reunion at Tourist Park July
A Stottlemyer family gathering celebrated the 4th with relatives from Fargo North Dakota Elizabeth New Jersey and Clare plus kin from Mt Pleasant Flint and more. A potluck dinner ice cream swimming and cake followed by plans for a Sunday reunion at Tourist Park.
Fairbanks Pifer Wedding at Bride’s Home
Miss Marvel Fairbanks daughter of Mr and Mrs Ruel Fairbanks of Glare and Francis Pifer son of Mr and Mrs Walter Pifer of Gilmore were united in Holy matrimony July 3 at the bride’s parents home by Rev Harl E Vayette of the Gilmore Christian church.
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Miss. Marvel Fairbanks
Ruel Fairbanks
Glare
Francis Pifer
Walter Pifer
Gilmore
Harl E. Vayette
Gilmore Christian Church
School Board Members Elected At Annual Meeting
At the annual school meeting on Monday night T. Carl Holbrook and De. FW. Mekileht were chosen as members of the Board of Education.
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Try. T. Carl Holbrook
de. FW
MeKileht
Board of Education
Local Resident Confesses to Burning Two Barns
John Dunlop confessed to starting fires at the Dunlop farm on the West County line. He waived examination before Justice S. M. Callihan and was bound over to the next Circuit Court term with a $1000 bond. The barns burned July 4 and June 28, a week apart, both partially insured.
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West County
Johnn Dunlop
S. M. Callihan
Four Good Wells Drilled In Vernon Field This Week
Four good wells completed in the Vernon field this week. The Simpson well on the east side of section 16 flowed 65 barrels in 38 minutes after high oil in the pipe. Woods well on section 22 was struck but gas leaked from a casing seal. repairs underway and now producing several flows daily. Harring No 3 on section 22 shows about 500 feet of fluid in the pipe. drilling paused for completion. Snider No 4 near section 22 center struck oil Monday but may become a pumper due to low gas.
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Vernon
Simpson
Funeral of James Manley Held in Mt Pleasant
Funeral services for James Manley were held at Sacred Heart church in Mt Pleasant with interment at Mt Calvary cemetery. He died at his Detroit home after returning from Clare where he helped build local brick structures. He leaves wife Emma, sons Allen and Thomas plus relatives and friends.
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Sacred Heart Church
Mt. Pleasant
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Allen
Thomas
Manley
Jim
Notice to Farmers on Livestock Shipments Deadline
Farmers urged to ship livestock by 2:00 p.m. Tuesday July 17 to Farmers and Produce Co. with required delivery and handling details provided.
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Tuesaday
Ind. Produce’ Co
Park Oil well drilling advances amid depth corrections
The Park Oil Co. Russell well in section 22 is drilling below 2140 feet after a depth misprint. Bowman estate No. 2 in section 27 delayed by water issues. Duncan well No. 1 in section 9 resumed and shows promising progress five feet into the Dun dee. McKay gas well in section 6 reported dry at 1425 feet. Traverse sand drilling visibility under consideration.
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Park Oil Co. Russell
Marshall
Bowman Estate
Dundee
Clare Couple Ties Wedding Vows In Vernon Home
Eunice Ann Slentz and Earl R. Phinisey wed Thursday at the bride’s Vernon home with Rev. J. E. Lockyer officiating. The ceremony was attended by families, with Floyd Slentz singing and Doris Gerow on piano. The couple plans a brief northern Michigan trip and will reside at 1100 West Sixth Street.
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Mis
Eunice Ann Slentz
Earl R. Phinisey
Icem Slentz
Vernon
J. E. Lockyer
Floyd Slentz
Muskegon
Doris Gerow
Harriet Phimnsey
West Sixth Street
Mrs George Ford Loses Fight For Health Saturday
Luella Cowles born Gratiot County May 7 1877 died July 7 at Brandstetter Memorial hospital aged 57 years 2 months. Survived by husband George F Ford daughter Mrs Albert Barnum of Saginaw sisters Mrs Jas Ferguson Mrs Robert Swackhammer Mrs Bertha Wheeler brothers Fred Cowles Ralph half brothers Jabez Daniel Harold Corwin Cowles and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services held Congregational church Tuesday with Rev Dawe officiating and Surrey cemetery interment.
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Luella Cowles
Gratiot County
Brandstetter Memorial Hospital
Geo. F. Ford
Albert Barnum
Saginaw
Jas. Ferguson
Detroit
Robert Swackhammer
Crosswell
Bertha Wheeler
Alma
Fred Cowles
Ralph
Harrison
Jabez
Daniel
Harold
Corwin Cowles
George Ford
Albert Sparks
Barwell
Congregational Church
Dawe
Surrey Cemetery
Farwell
Dancing Tonight at Hughes Hall with Detroit Syncopatora
Beginning tonight July 13 and continuing every Friday this summer at Hughes Hall Harrison the Detroit Syncopatora and Madame Marcelle entertainments promise exotic entertainment. Ladies and gents 25 cents admission.
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Hughes Hall
Harrison
Detroit
Madameselle -Marcelle
Auto crash injures Grant Township couple at Beech Street corner
Grant Township Mr George Tiedeman and his wife suffered serious injuries after a collision at the Beech street U S 10 crossing Friday afternoon. Tiedeman failed to see an approaching car driven by Frank McFarlane and the crash forced both vehicles into the park area. They were taken to Clare Hospital for treatment.
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Grant Township
George Tiedeman
U. S. 10
Beech Street
Tiedeman
Frank McFarlane
Vernon
Clare Hospital
J. A. Reeder
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Seth
Voisen
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Albert. Kinzel
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Orvis
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Robert Stottlemyer
Hazel
Flint
Vernon Field
James Manley
Brick
mniSon
Emma H. McDonald
Collennd Josephine McDonald
St. Henry’s Parish
W. J. Bernier
Duncan
McKay
Earl Phinisey
City
Sheriff Woods
U.S. 10
Geo. Jacques
Orange Lawn
Clyde Hudson
Houghton Lake
Jacquea
Jacques
Joyce
Hudson
Saginawa General Hospital
Brandstetter Memorial ‘Hospital
Fred Koenders
Near Midland
Miner
Midland
S.M. Callihan
Chas. Barber
Isabella County
H. R. Pierson
Lymia Motes
Jack Dexter
West Milton
Edlmond Woods
Vernon Oil Wells
Gilbert Howard
Russell Flegal
Mr. Wodds
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