Clare voters reject natural gas franchise vote
Clare residents vote 281 to 238 against a natural gas franchise proposed by the Gas Corporation of Michigan. The campaign ran three weeks with strong contention. Mt Pleasant plant remodeling and a small artificial gas plant on south McEwan street are noted, with Vernon Hill residents possibly receiving gas at Mt Pleasant rates.
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The
Gas Corporation of Michigan
J. A. Pierce
Ay. Somerville
Mt. Pleasant
Harvey reunion draws seventy six attendees on July twelfth
Seventy six people gathered at the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Harvey on July 12 for a pot luck lawn dinner. Attendees included Nelson Hicks family Jane Steavenson Arthur Johnson Basil Harvey Calvin Harvey Bernard Searight Milton Searight Walter May and others from Clare Saginaw and Detroit. Four generations were represented and twins drew the day’s attention. Plans call for a larger reunion on the second Sunday in July next year.
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C. D. Harvey
Nelson Hicks
Jane Steavenson
Arthur Johnson
Wm. Cunningham
Basil Harvey
Calvin Harvey
Bernard
Otf
Carlton Stemplend
Saginaw
John Searight
Clare
Milton Searight
Walter May
Detroit
Hicks
C. J. Harvey
Hatton
Loomis Resident John Allen Dies in Loomis at 94
John Allen born March 17 1837 in Belfast Ireland died July 10 1931 in Loomis aged 94 years 3 months 23 days He married Hulda Smith at age 21 and had ten children Six surviving offspring Edward J Millie Martha Margaret William Maude and others plus nineteen grandchildren The funeral was held at the Loomis home then services at the Seain church and burial in Hivart Cemetery Rev A P B MacDonald officiated
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John Allen
Belfast
Ireland
Loomis
Hulda Smith Tdi
Canada
Sears
Methodist Church
Liza J
Jessie
Freeman S
Anna
Edward J
Millie
Martha
Oregon
Margaret
William
Oomis
Maude
Evart
Seain
Hivart
A. PB. MacDonald
New Gulf Gas Station Opens on U S 10 West of Glare
Lawrence Gibisi announces a new Gulf gas station on U S 10 west of Glare offering Gulf gasoline and motor oils. The station promises convenient service and a well stocked tank for motorists.
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U. S. 10
Ideal Theatre Upgrades Sound and Comfort Technologies
Since opening last August, Mr and Mrs John Asline have added new equipment at Clare V to enhance moviegoing. A film sound on film device replaces older disc sound improving clarity and natural tone. Ventilation keeps the auditorium cool and air circulated, reflecting ongoing progress to serve the public with the best possible experience.
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Ideal Theatre
John Asline
Clare V
Grand Rapids Man Weds Clare Girl Saturday Morning
Francis Josephine daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Jackson became the bride of Henry Sempowski son of Mr and Mrs M F B Sempowski of 1145 Bridge street Grand Rapids at St Cecilia s Catholic Church last Saturday morning The mass was sung by L W Jackson The bride wore blue silk crepe with black fur trim and a black lace straw hat She carried pink roses and bridal wreath Miss Rose Marie Jackson was bridesmaid and Robert Jackson best man After the ceremony a breakfast was served at the Doherty Hotel The couple plan a trip to Ann Arbor and Detroit before returning next week
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St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church
Francis Josephine
Lawrence Jackson
Henry Sempowski
M. F. B. Sempowski
Bridge Street
Grand Rapids
S. J. Morrison
Little Junior Jackson
Jimmie Brisbois
Saginaw
Fr. Morrison
Rose Marie Jackson
Sempowski
Robert Jackson
L. W. Jackson
Joseph Smolenski
Doherty Hotel
Clare
St. Henry’s Academy
Marywood College
Charlevoix
Central State Teachers College
Mt. Pleasant
Flushing Public Schools
Francis
Grand Rapids Union High School
Ferris Institute
Big Rapids
University of Michigan
Jean
Mary
Warren Hale
Bob
Chicago
Geo. Poppins
Paul Mun ‘Gan
Marjorie
Monica McConnell
Rosebush
H. T. MecKerring
Chas, Rumsey
Frank McNally
Flushing
Séempowski
Ann Arbor
Detroit
Dairymen Picnic at Wilson State Park Saturday
Clare Dairy Herd Improvement Association and families will meet at Wilson State Park Harrison for a picnic dinner Saturday July 18. Gladwin and Midland members are invited to join the Clare group. The event marks the first year of testing by the association with officer elections, an annual report by tester Lloyd Heckle, and a talk by A C Baltzer Extension Dairyman Michigan State College. Dairymen and 4 H dairy club boys are invited to attend.
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Clare Dairy Herd Improvement Association
Wilson State Park
Harrison
Gladwin and Midland Association
Clare
Lloyd Heckle
A. C. Baltzer
Michigan State College
Queen Contest Selects Clare Queen For East Michigan Carnival
A committee named Miss Neenah Crigier Clare Queen to represent Clare at the East Michigan Water Carnival in Bay City July 30 to August 1. Crigier, 19, daughter of Mrs. A. S. Crigier, works at Barnes Cafe. Maxine Jones named alternate.
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Albert Dawe
H. Sternaman
Jesse Hampton
Neenah Crigier
Clare Queen
Bay City
Miss Crigier
A. S. Crigier
Clare
Barnes Cafe
Maxine Jones
Fifty children receive dental care at Farwell clinic
Dr A V Shilling completed a two week clinic at Farwell then moved to Harrison for four weeks and will visit Clare for six weeks totaling twelve weeks in the county. The Children’s Fund of Michigan financed by Senator Couzens supported the effort with supervision by R F Tyndall and Lucille Halstead. Ninety one children were treated with multiple procedures including prophylaxis extractions fillings and pulp capping. The countywide value estimates reach about 2500 against a 130 county appropriation, with cards sent to parents to confirm future treatment.
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A. V. Shilling
Farwell
Harrison
Clara
Shilling
Children’s Fund of
Michigan
Senator Couzens
R. F. Tyndall
Lucille Halstead
U. of M. Dental Department
Board of Education Recommends Cut in School Budget
Board of Education holds annual meeting with about 125 voters in the school auditorium on July 14 1931. President Dr Mulder notes a 14000 balance and recommends raising 28000 through taxation, two thousand less than last year. Dr McKnight and Mrs Hochsietler elected to the board. Secretary White to detail report next week.
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Mulder
Board of Education
McKnight
F. Hochsiétler
Sentinel
White
Homemakers in Rural Districts Learn via Extension Service
The article highlights how the US Department of Agriculture and extension services aid farm women in remote areas through state colleges. Since 1920 Michigan State College led a growing home economics program, expanding to 67 counties and 28 250 women by 1930, fostering idea exchange and better home practices across communities.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Louise Campbell
Michigan State College
Michigan
Ideal Theatre Schedule Teases Silent Film Lineup
The Ideal Theatre offers a varied slate with Woman Hungry starring a star cast in Technicolor, Under Suspicion featuring Lois Moran, Only Saps Work with Richard Arlin and Mary Brian, plus a romancing subplot. Also Kiki by Mary Pickford and Geo Arliss in Millionaire coming later in August.
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Thur
Lois Moran
Sun
Mon
Richard Arlin
Mary Brian
Fues
Mary Pickford
Geo. Arliss
Pringle Couple Celebrates 53rd Wedding Anniversary
Local residents honor A S Pringle and Laura H Martin of Farwell on their fifty third anniversary at 502 Pine Street. Relatives recall Clare County days, a pot luck dinner, and music by the Hrter family. Out of town guests include Mrs Billa Proctor and Ross of Hersey.
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A. S. Pringle
Pine Street
Laura H. Martin
Farwell
Clare County
Hrter
Billa Proctor
Ross
Hersey
Pringle
Name Contest Opened for New Golf Course
Clare hosts a name contest for a new golf course with an August 18 closing date. Prizes include one year free membership for first, sixty day membership for second. Entries mailed to Golf Course Name Committee care of Theo Bowler Clare.
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Clare
Orchard Hill
Theo. Bowler
Lettie Graves Left Mark On Community History
Mrs. Lettie Graves born near Brighton Ontario in 1861 died at 80 in Clare Michigan. She lived in St Clair Vernon Reed City Ludington and Clare with marriages to Dewar Ironmonger and Graves. Survived by one sister and sixteen nieces and nephews with many friends. Funeral at Congregational Church with burial in Cherry Grove cemetery.
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Lettie Graves
Peter Alger
Brighton
Ontario
East Fifth Street
Michigan
St. Clair
Vernon Township
Thayer
Clare
William Dewar
Reed City
Ludington
Edward Ironmonger
George Graves
St. Louis
Albert Date
Congregational Church
Cherry Grove
Chas. Thurston
Frank Brown
Detroit
David Dennie
South Lyons
Stanley. McClellen
Highland Park
Isabell Kelley
Perndate
Five Million Cubic Feet: McKay-Merciier Gasser No Seven
Short pasture and feed shortages cut milk flow, cutting profits for owners. Light grain on pasture sustains summer production and boosts year round output. Herd improvement members know cows with higher yearly fat yield profit more, with Michigan cows averaging over 300 pounds fat earning twice the average annual profit.
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Michigan
Extension Clothing Group Opens New Year Work in Co
The Home Economics Extension Clothing Group met at Hayes Agricultural School Harrison for a second year start with seven communities represented. County officials outlined group goals including Achievement Day targets and 85 percent accredited finishers, while Miss Irene Taylor demonstrated patterns and alterations in the afternoon. Next session set for August 4 at the Hayes School with a dress cutting lesson and picnic at Wilson State Park.
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Hayes Agricultural School
Harrison
Ione H. Bush
Irene Taylor
Michigan State College
Lansing
P. D. Gibson
State College
Clare
The
Wilson State Park
Gas well No 7A hits in McKay Mercier field at 5 million cf daily
Excitement rose as gas well No 7A struck at 1402 feet producing 3.5 million cf per day, rising to 4.75 million and over 5 million as tests continued. McKay and Mercier anticipate >13 million cf total field output and plan to move equipment to Hatton township to drill No 3 on section 31.
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McKay-Mercier
McIntosh
Bicknell
Section Six
Grant Township
Messrs. McKay and
Mercier
Hatton Township
Basser
Gilcher Reunion and Birthday at Sheridan Home
The third annual Geo Gilcher Sr family reunion was hosted at the Sheridan farm home on Sunday July 12. The event also celebrated Mr Gilcher’s 68th birthday with four daughters one son and twenty five grandchildren in attendance. A large orchard dinner followed with relatives from Flint Detroit Ludington and North Bradley joining the gathering.
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Geo. Gilcher
Gilcher
Ray Buckler
Roy, Jr
Flint
A Coomes
Detroit
Linda Howard
Ludington
Emma Billett
North Bradley
Geo. Gilcher, Jr
Appreciation note from Iva Miller and partner
An appreciation message thanks friends and patrons for sympathy and cooperation during store closure. The note is signed by My and Mrs Iva Miller and expresses gratitude for support.
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Iva Miller
Mid-Summer Sale Slashes Wallpaper Prices at S. M. Carries
A drastic cut in wallpaper prices applies to all patterns in stock at S. M. Carries. The store has moved to 708 North McHwan.
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S. M
North McHwan
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State Park
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F. W. McKnight
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McKay-Mercier Gasser NO
Extension Clothing Group
SHU
Clare Sentinel
Sheridan
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