Michigan Federal aid highway bids set for July contracts
Mitrays D. Van Wagoner, Michigan highway commissioner, announces a $7,674,000 federal aid program. Bids on $2,675,000 worth of projects will open, with $450,000 remaining from the old Wayden Cartwright program. The plan includes wage scales, relief labor limits, and regional fund allocations across the Lower and Upper Peninsulas.
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Mitrays D. van Wagoner
Michigan
van Wagoner
Bay City
Townline
Lower Peninsula
Upper Peninsula
Roosevelt
Works Progress Division
State Highway Department
Macomb
Monroe
Washtenaw
Wayne
Clare
Clare US
Tobacco River Bridge
North Branch Tobacco River Bridge
Gladwin
Beaverton
Yéabella
Mt. Pleasant West
Prudenville
Korean Girl Writes Interesting Letter to Local Pen Pal
A 12 year old Korean mission child in Pyonggang writes to Child Life readers describing life in Korea. She notes many letters arriving, U.S. trans pacific mail times, and outlines differences in daily life including local dress and laundry practices.
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Korea
Jane Ann Martin
Child Life
Mortis Bryam
Clare
Notice from Clare County officers on missing articles
Public officers of Clare County request anyone with items stolen from premises or cars to notify them immediately. Contact Officers James Clure Henry Dott Henry Grover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
James Clure
Henry Dott
Henry Grover
Lad Of Seven Enjoys Surprise Birthday Party
Saturday afternoon July 1 late a group gathered at the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. B Kleinhardt Sr to celebrate the seventh birthday of James David Witmer oldest son of Goldie Witmer The boy received several gifts and refreshments included sandwiches orange juice jello candy and a birthday cake from Crystal Bakery The attendees included Chas Ciljax Lillian Wood Paul Boots Bryan D Miller Mrs Ben Kleinhardt Mrs Gordon Witmer Ronald June Rev Chas Kleinhardt and others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Kleinhardt Sr
James David ‘Witmer
James
Goldie
Crystal Bakery
Earl Sosa Co
Chas. Ciljax
Lillian Wood
Paul Boots
Bryan D. Miller
Ben Kleinhardt
Hsther
Daniel
Gordon
Witmer Ronald
June
Chas. Kleinhardt
Robert and
Chis, Jrn
W. Kleinhardt
Benjamin Dorothy
Joan
Aged Pioneer Daniel Courtney Dies in Clare County
The body of Daniel Courtney age 87 was taken from Birch Run to Clare for burial after passing July 13 at his brother’s home. Rev. Stanley Morrison performed last rites at St. Cecilia's cemetery Tuesday morning. Courtney lived much of his life in Clare County as a pioneer of Sheridan and Grant townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Courtney
Birch Run
Clare
Stanley Morrison
St. Cecilia’s Cemetery
Mr. Courtney
Clare County
Sheridan
Grant Townships
Holiness Camp Meeting Planned Near Rosebush
Dates set August 10 to 18 for the annual Holiness Camp at Johnston's Grove one mile north and one and a quarter miles west of Rosebush. Three services daily at 10:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. led by Rev. J. G. Nussey of Brockville Ontario with assistants. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ¥. Johnston
Freshman College to Continue in Clare This Fall
The Freshman College in Clare will operate again this fall offering evening courses for adults and opportunities to join athletic teams a debate squad and a dramatic club. Director Mrs Morrell Clute seeks suggestions on courses and can be reached at 857 Tappan.
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Morrell Clute
Ann Aix Bor Dong
Tappan
Kennedy
Legion District Meet at Mio on AuSable River
The American Legion and Auxiliary hold the largest Tenth district meeting of the year at Mio, with a 430 PM adjutant election, a parade, drum and bugle music, and a banquet in the new Community building. Noted speakers include Don L. Beardslee.
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American Legion and Auxiliary
Mio
AuSable
Legion
Alexander B. Wylie
Flint
Mio Post
Clare
New
Don L. Beardslee
Greenville
North Woods
Postal Receipts Show Growth At Clare Post Office
Clare Post Office fiscal year ending June 30, 1935 reports steady monthly gains in receipts. Postmaster L B Davy notes total yearly receipts of 165,9633 dollars versus 131,4360 the prior year, a gain of over two percent.
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Clare
L. B. Davy
Gas Well Proves Up 4000 Acre Field in Isabella County
W d Bérnier, local contracting driller in Shaman township Isabella county reports an excellent gas well with initial flow of two and a quarter million cubic feet. The discovery solidifies a field of 4000 acres acquired by Bérnier and associates. They plan twenty more wells at once as a pipeline is nearing completion to serve the new field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.d. Bérnier
Shaman Township
Isabella County
Frank Garn Critically Injured in Manton Collision
Frank Garn of the Greater Service Garage was critically injured in an auto collision near Manton Sunday afternoon about 3 o clock. He was taken to Cadillac hospital with a crushed skull and broken ribs, and his wife suffered severe cuts and bruises. Their son John Garn and daughter Mrs Steube were notified. Details were not available at press time.
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Frank Garn
Greater Service
Manton
Sothers
John Garns
Steube
Ense
Sheriff Bates to Strictly Enforce Gambling Law
A conference between the Prosecutor and Sheriff led to a warrant issued by Justice Kyle McKinnon charging Bert Kane with a violation of the State Gambling Law. Deputies and State Police searched the county for slot machines and gambling devices to seize and report the violator to the Prosecuting Attorney for lawful action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyle McKinnon
Bert Kane
Vernon Man Hits Stray Horse on U S 10 Near Clare
James Snider of Vernon struck and killed a loose horse three and a half miles west of Clare on U S 10 while driving to Farwell Saturday night. Snider’s car suffered about 40 dollars in damage. no injuries to Snider, his daughter, or her husband. The horse, owned by Wm Thayer of Farwell and let to Alfred Richmond, escaped from pasture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwell
James Snider
Vernon
Clare
U. 5
Wm. Thayer
Alfred Richmond
Snider
Tri County Health: Unit Activities
Tri County Health outlines dietary guidance focusing on taste and nutrition. It details five food groups with emphasis on proteins and carbohydrates and cautions about purine-rich foods for gout and related conditions. The article notes liver and organ meats require moderation in older adults.
Prosecuting Attorney Bowler Reports Michigan Cases For 1935
In his semi annual report to the Michigan Attorney General Theo G Bowler lists 80 prosecutions with 76 convictions. Adultery nine months to four years. Assault and battery seven cases with fines and probation. Disorderly conduct 26 cases with fines and days. Driving without license ten cases with fines. Embezzlement one case. Forgery one case. Larceny four cases with fines. Malicious destruction thirty eight days. Obtaining goods fraudulently three cases. Possession of stolen property four cases with probation. Rape one case. Ringing false fire alarm one case. Violation conservation laws twelve cases with fines. Violation traffic laws remains. In 1934 there were 32 prosecutions with 26 convictions and total fines of 298 dollars.
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Michigan
Theo. G. Bowler
Bowler and Friends Save Boys From Capsized Boat
Attorney Ellis Bowler and companions rescued two boys ages 14 and 18 after a sailboat capsized a mile offshore near Cedarville. Fred Anselm's motorboat reached the scene with Bowler and Thos King assisting. the boys clung to the capsized craft as they awaited help. A separate note reports Bowler's 42 inch 16 pound pike caught on a parade outing at Snows.
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Ellis
Bowler
Thos
King
Fred Anselm
Cedarville
Anselm
Mr. Anselm
Durand Express
Farm debt adjustment shows progress in local committee plan
The Farm Debt Adjustment program under Governor Fitzgerald has made solid gains as local committees facilitate settlements between debtors and creditors. State Coordinator W A Winn notes cooperation and friendly agreements, with 4 percent mortgage rates and refinanced loans aiding farmers. committee members include Joseph Bullivad and William Krelt.
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F. D. Fitzgerald
W. A. Winn
Fred Schaaf
Harrison
Agricultural Advisory Credit Committee
Joseph Bullivad
Gladwin
William Krelt
Clare
Federal’ Bank Bank
William Cradit Celebrates 90th Birthday At Ranch Gathering
William Cradit, longtime employee of the W. C. Cornwell Ranch for 32 years, was hailed by dozens of friends and co workers at a July 18 gathering. He recalled pioneer days and said hard work Clare water and moderation sustain longevity.
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William Cradit
W. C. Cornwell
Mr. Cradit
Larman Post and Auxiliary Hold Annual Meetings
Walter H. Larman Post No. 128 and the Auxiliary held their annual meetings and elected officers for 1936. They discussed the upcoming Tenth District meeting at Mio, planned a August picnic, and appointed committees to coordinate with the Auxiliary. Officers elected include Commander Conrad Walker and Senior Vice Commander N. L. Tibbits, with installation planned early October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Larman
Mio
Conrad Walker
Stanley Masten
Omer Paretti
N. L. Tibbits
Paul D. Gibson
Homer L. Douglas
Omer Parent
George P
Stanford
William D. Hares
Arthur’ J. Morgan
Stanley L. Masten
Alexander EB. “Wylie
William Hawkins
Leo E. Oden
Andrew D. Willey
Jay O. Bellinger
Gonrad- Walker
N. L. Tiddbill
Arthur J. Morgan
Stanley J. Masten
Flint
Alexander E. Wylie
Willam Hawkins
Leo B. Oden
Andrew. D. Willey
Gas Company plans to increase fuel gas demand
The Gas Corporation of Michigan relocates to a new building after moving equipment. It will run a heating equipment campaign through August and displays a full line of ranges and heaters. The company contracted with James A. McKay of Detroit to buy natural gas from the Clare field, prompting plans for a new pipeline and 13 miles of 4 inch mains to support expanded distribution to Mt. Pleasant and Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gas Corporation of Michigan
Thos. C. Holbrook Bazaar
Sentinel
Gas Corporation
James A. McKay
Detroit
Associates
State Public Utilities Commission
Clare
Vernon
Mt. Pleasant
McKay
Bicknell
W. J. Sovereign
Pere Marquette Railroad
Millbrook-Hinton
Mecosta County
As. Doom Ag
Consumers Power, ‘Company
Broomfield
Sherman
Auatin
Biba
Mosca
New Inc
New Well Completed At Cherry Grove Cemetery This Week
The cemetery board finished a three foot by twenty four foot well to supply water for current and future needs. A three inch line was installed with brick curb and steel tubing to the bottom. W H Etter oversaw the project as patron care increases and protection of lots continues. Mrs J B Doherty fractured her right wrist after a fall on porch steps late Wednesday evening.
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Cherry Grove Cemetery
Bo Tom
W.H. Etter
J.B. Doherty
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Highway Dept
City
Pyengang Foreign School
Pyengang
Peor
Johnston's Grove
Rosebush
OIL News
Bates
U. S
Sagard
ATTY
Valley
Thisa
Etary
Larman Post
Hazel Hawkins
Légion Auxiliary
Claré
Geneva Willey
Big Rapids
Celina Creguer
Catherine Rudy
Bernice Johnston
Belva Jackson
Generva
Mary Grimas
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