Farmers Day Speakers Set at Michigan State College
Friday July 27 program features Dean H L Anthony introducing Dr George S Wehrwein of the University of Wisconsin who discusses surplus land. Beamer and others from stock and dairy sectors plan to address conditions and federal aid, with a concert by the orchestra in the afternoon.
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Michigan State College
H. L. Anthony
George S. Wehrwein
University of Wisconsin
Webhrwein
Texas
Washington
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Beamer
Buss
Avebtock Xchange
B -Producers Commission Exchange
Ne Aviel
Ochestra
St. Louis
Elephant Herd Up For Observation In City Park
Local authorities announce an elephant herd will be observed at a city park. Officials note the exhibit aims to educate the public on wildlife behavior and conservation.
Oil Strike Reported at Duncan Well Monday Morning
Drillers at W. J. Bernier Duncan well in Vernon field location 54 feet in the dun dee report oil found though not in paying quantities. Test confirms main pool nearby and more drillings expected soon. A nitroglycerine blow was used to secure information and results to follow. New location spotted on Simpson property. Floodwell No. 1 drill below 3130 feet and Park Oil Co Russell No. 1 reached 3075 feet.
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W. J. Bernier Duncan
Dundee
Vernon
Section 16
Section 15
Park Oil Co. Russell No
Section 22
Bowler Seeks Second Term as Clare County Prosecuting Attorney
Theo G Bowler announces candidacy for reelection as Clare County Prosecuting Attorney at the Republican primaries on September 11, 1934. He notes two years in office handling many of the people s problems and thanks supporters from hospital and home.
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Clare County
Theo. G Bowler
Candidacy announced for County Road Commissioner
Elmer J. Schofield announces as a Republican candidate for County Road Commissioner on the primary ballot urging voters support at the election. He signs from Surrey Two.
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Elmer J. Schofield
Surrey Two
Bonham Family Evening at Buckley Schultz Home
About 25 persons gathered at the Buckley Schultz residence on Saturday evening for visiting and music. Ice cream and cake were served at eleven, with hopes of another gathering soon. Notable attendees included Mrs. Etta Buckley, Mr. and Mrs. John Shultz, and several Bonham relatives from Berkley Coffeyville Colonville Flint and Pratt.
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Etta Buckley
John Shutz
Will Bonham
Coffeyville
Kansas
Co. L. Bonham
Berkley
Ora Bonham
George
Marshall Bonham
Hmery Bonham
Colonville
Arthur. Ginn
Byron
Dover
Clareyhe Cotton
Wayne
Flint
Cecil Blanchard
the Pratt
Farwell Residents Convicted for Wife Beatings
Milton Bates of Farwell was found guilty of disorderly conduct and given thirty days in the county jail after a Saturday arrest by Deputy Sheriff Dan Crouse. Angus Winters, also of Farwell, was convicted of assault and battery and sentenced to sixty days in jail following a July arrest. Mrs Winters appeared with injuries including taped nose and bruised lips.
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Milton Bates
Farwell
Dan
Callihan
Winters
Red Cross Report Details Clare County Efforts and National Relief
County Chairman Donald E Holbrook submits a full annual report on Clare County Red Cross work. Nationally, 85 million bushels of wheat formed 10,688,307 barrels of flour and millions of pounds of cereal feed. cotton production yielded large cloth and garments. relief reached one in five Americans across 3,098 counties with 26 million aided. Local chapter cites careful distribution and cash value of materials at 73 million dollars, with more details to follow.
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Donald E. Holbrook
Clare County
The
American Red Cross
Congress
United States
Red Cross
Roy G. Shumway Seeks Clare County Sheriff Nomination
Roy G. Shumway announces his candidacy for sheriff of Clare County on the Republican ticket in the September primary. He pledges a fair economical administration of the office and asks voters to consider his bid.
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Clare County
Roy G. Shumway
Bake Sale Benefit by Church Ladies at Priz’s Parlors
The Ladies Missionary Society of the Church of God will hold a bake sale at Priz’s Undertaking Parlors on Saturday July 21. Proceeds support mission work and community aid.
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Ladies Missionary Society of the Church of God
Priz's
Larman Post and Auxiliary Elect Officers for 1935
Walter H. Larman Post No. 128 American Legion held its annual meeting and elected officers for 1935. Delegates and alternates to the State Convention were named. a sick report concerned Finance officer George R. Sherwood. Auxiliary Unit elected 1935 officers and will send delegates to Traverse City. Installation follows the State convention.
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Walter H. Larman
American Legion
Legion
George R. Sherwood
Grayling
Peter G. Mason
Blanchard
Alexander HB. Wylie
Jay O. Bellinger
Norval L. Tibbits
Paul D. Gibson
Alexander E.wylie
Georges Sherwood
John E. Lockyer
James A. Clute
Arleigh E. Gary
Arthur J. Morgan
Alexander B. Wylie
T. Carl Holbrook
Conrad Walker
State Legion
Traverse City
Arleigh B. Gorr
Alexander B. Willem
Post
Omer F. Hall
Jay 0. Bellinger
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Rooms
Adelaide Wylie
Hazel Hawkins
Sadie Wisler
Marie Holbrook
Iyone Gorr
Mary Grimagson
Catherine Rudy
Blanche Walker
Elma Clute
State Legion Convention
Adelaide
Wylie
Foland Optical Announces Thursday Afternoon Closures
The Mt Pleasant business community reaches an agreement to close stores and offices on Thursday afternoons during July and August. Foland Optical Company directed by G A Foland informs customers of the schedule.
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Mt. Pleasant
fFoland Optical Company
G. A. Foland
Funeral for George R. Sherwood Secretary of Clare Chamber
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at two o clock at the Congregational church for George R. Sherwood the secretary of the Clare Chamber of Commerce. Rev Albert Dawe will preside with John Q Look Lodge F A M and local American Legion Post in attendance. Stores to close 1 30 to 3 30 today in respect.
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George R. Sherwood
Congregational Church
Albert Dawe
John Q. Look Lodge F. & A. M
Américan Legion Post
Clare Chambér of Commerce
Clare Isabella Pomona Grange meets in Harrison
The Clare Isabella Pomona Grange gathered at the Opera House in Harrison for its latest meeting. With Frank Fitzgerald absent due to his mother’s death, J C Carton spoke on the Great Lakes Water System and the St Lawrence River Project while Miles Callaghan of Reed City discussed taxation. The program ended with music readings and ice cream and cake. Next meeting planned at Elm Grove with Advance Grange. date to be announced.
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Clare-Isabella Pomona ‘Grange
Opera House
Harrison
Frank Fitzgerald
J. C. Carton
Great Lakes
St. Laurence
Miles Callaghan
Reed City
Elm Grove
Advance Grange
Mrs Chas Durnin Dies After Long Illness At Home
Effie Hodkinson Durnin born February 15 1870 in Oakland County grew up in Vernon township Isabella county. She taught near Clare for five years and married James Reynolds in 1895 producing one daughter Lela. After caring for family she married Charles Durnin in 1905 and had three more children Marion Madeline Kathleen Madeline died in infancy. She was active in Mt Vernon Grange Congregational church Ladies Union and Eastern Star. Survived by husband three daughters three granddaughters sister Myra Asline and brothers Hodkinson family and many friends. Funeral at home led by Rev Albert Dawe burial Cherry Grove cemetery Chas Thurston and Son in charge.
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Effie Hodkinson Durnin
Oakland County
Vernon Township
Isabella County
Clare
James Reynolds
Lela
Hifie
Charles Durnin
Marion
Madeline
Kathleen
Mt. Vernon Grange
Congregational Church
Ladies Union
Zenobia Chapter
Order
Eastern Stars of Glare
Albert Dawe
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Chas. Thurston and Son
Canning Demonstrations Planned Across Clare County
Clare County Welfare organizes summer and early fall canning demos led by Mrs. Harry Bradley to teach pressure canning and glass can storage. Citizens urged to support by canning surplus meat and vegetables, with some produce reserved to aid needy families during winter.
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Clare County Welfare
Harry Bradley
Th County
Mra
Harry Briddley
Shriners to Hold Michigan Barbecue Parade and Event
Shriners from Northeastern and Central Michigan, under Temple Wif Kharafeh based in Saginaw, plan their annual barbecue on Thursday July 26 at the Saginaw County Fair Grounds. A 4:00 p.m. parade leads the day with a 35 piece Shrine band, Arab Patrol, and multiple units, followed by temple officers and visiting representatives. Over 1000 Shriners are expected for a stag event with a ball game, vaudeville show, and afternoon entertainment.
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Michigan
Wif Kharafeh ‘Temple
Saginaw
Saginaw County Fair Grounds
Shrine Mosque
Shrine Band
Saginaw Temple
Unusual Golf Event at Twin Elms Next Sunday
Twin Elms hosts a mixed golf tournament on Sunday July 22 with entries accepted until Saturday night. Players set their own handicaps and times, with a south pro expected to attend and a playful kickers contest promising laughs and competition.
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Jess Hampton
C. C. Harris
South
Portland
Clare
Byron
Leo
Twin Elms
Clark County Republican primary candidate for Drain Commissioner
A Clark County resident announces candidacy for County Drain Commissioner on the Republican ticket in the upcoming primary. The announcement signals intent to compete in local government elections and seeks support from voters within the county.
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Clark County
Carpenter Announces Candidacy for County Road Commissioner
John OC Carpenter declares his run for County Road Commissioner on the Republican ticket in Clare County. He asks voters to support him at the September 11 primary. He signs as agg. SC.
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Agg
John OC. Carpenter
Fatal Car Crash Near Grayling Claims Local Man
A Sunday afternoon crash about two miles south of Grayling injured six locals. George Sherwood died Sunday night from a crushed spine. Mrs. Sherwood and Mrs. Davy suffered serious injuries, Frances Davy and Phyllis Ann escaped harm. Doctor rushed Mrs. Davy to Grayling Mercy Hospital. others received care after the collision.
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Grayling
L. E. Davy
Frances
George Sherwood
Phyllis Ann
Mr. Davy
Grayling Mercy Hospital
Mr. Sherwood
Ann Arbor
Sherwood
A. Ey Wylie
Nellie Jane Davy
Albert Dawe
Former Clare Girl Married at Pontiac Saturday Afternoon
Miss Mildred Louise Larson and Mr Harold James Martin were united in marriage at the First Methodist parsonage in Pontiac Saturday at two o’clock. Rev F G Johnson performed the ring ceremony. The bride wore an alice blue gown with white accessories and yellow tinkrage buds. Attendants were Harry V Martin and Janet M Martin. A short wedding trip followed to Clare with relatives visited later at 66 Hamilton Court Pontiac.
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Mildred
Louise Larson
Harold James Martin
Pontiac
F. G. Johnson
Harry V. Martin
Janet M. Martin
Claré
Clyde Stoy
Herr
Joseph Larson
Hamilton Court
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Harrison Lansing
Sparta
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Eevart
Hersey
Detroit
Jackson
Ithaca
Evart Grand Tigers
Waye Stephenson
Carl Root
Will Hampton
Will Lansing
Carl] Root
Jake
Frank
Arnold Thompson
Bonham
Buckley-Schultz
Bake Sale
Jay Bellinger
Belle Jackson
GEO. Sherwood
Claresabella Pomona Grange
Chas. Durnin
Harold Martin
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