Picnic at Mountain View Lake Draws Clareites in Pontiac
Former Clare residents gathered for a July picnic near Pontiac at Mountain View Lake. About seventy attended, including Ray Falk, Jay Sutton, and many others from Detroit and nearby towns. Officers were elected for an annual reunion with plans to enroll former Clare residents and invite a speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray S. Falk
Jay Sutton
Clare
Pontiac
Mountain View Lake
Wayne
Oalland
Togethey
Clare County
Detroit
John Jackson
Jos. A. McKay
Grant Dafoe
Dafoe-Robinson
Carl Dorsey
Arthur Gilmore
Frank Brown
Chas. Marble
W. K. Tasker
R. L. Young
Peoria
Ypsilanti
Frank Falk
Plymouth
D. L. Dennie
Strathmore
Roy Smollett
Ray
Dog Attacks Child at Lake George
The two year old son of B R M Austion, grocer, of Lake George was bitten in the right hand by a dog owned by Mr Sain of Clarence. The boy was sent to Ann Arbor for treatment as authorities move to quarantine resort dogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. R. M. “Austion, & Grocer
Lake George
Frea Davis
Clare
Leon Gasner
Clare Folks Meet on Yukon River
A letter from Mrs. Wilma Achard aboard the Yukon River voyage in Alaska reports meeting three Clare young ladies Miss Hoa Ardis, Miss Tretie Brief, and Miss Mary Loomis on the same boat. She states all are well and enjoying the trip.
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Wilma Achard
Yukon
Alaska
Clare
Hoa Ardis
Tretie Brief
Mary Loomis
Golden Jubilee Cornerstone Laying at Mount Pleasant
Isabella County observes the fiftieth anniversary of the Isabella County Court House cornerstone with a July 28 ceremony marking additions and improvements. Hon. I A Fancher and Charles A Donaldson lead the program, a 32 piece Merrill band performs, and Mount Pleasant businesses close 1 to 4 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella County Court House
Court House
I. A. Fancher
Isabella County
Charles A. Donaldson
Masonic Lodge
Masonic Grand Lodge
Merrill
Mount Pleasant
Isabella
Clare Firemen Announce August Field Day Celebration
The Clare City fire department will host Clare's great field day on Wednesday August eighteenth in Ward's Park. Chief Kreuzberger attends with a large fire department delegation as Saginaw and Clare rival in a hall game led by umpire B N Mercer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Clare City
John Reakes
C. A. Wellman
Joan Groves
William Lange
John Forbes
J. A. Clute
O. A. Derby
James Clute
Fisherman Derby Hooks a Record Trout Tale
O A Derby supervisor of the second ward and Kandy Kitchen proprietor reports a medium trout fight on Tobacco river. He describes losing the leader during the battle and rehooking to land the fish by snagging the tangled line. He offers to show the recovered leader to prove the tale.
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O. A. Derby
Second Ward
Kandy
Tobacco River
Mr. Derby
Jinks
Love or Death Love or Death in Sabatini Style
The piece previews a Sabatini inspired Italian romance set in a bygone era of troubadours and brave quests. It notes the English author’s skill in reviving a vibrant period of romantic adventure and promises the serial will run in our columns next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabatini
Italan
Thurston to Move Undertaking Parlors to Home
Charles Thurston remodels the west side of his Fifth street residence to relocate his funeral business from the Odd Fellows block. A display room will occupy the second floor, with chapel facilities on the first floor along with office space. A porch will be added at the office entrance and another at the residence door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Thurston
West Fifth Street
Odd Fellows
State survey crews begin M14 paving in Harrison
A state Highway department surveying crew starts work on M14 through Harrison, with 2.25 miles of pavement planned. Officials approved the project and expect rapid progress and substantial concrete laying this fall, benefiting Clare County and the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Harrison
Clare
Sewer tile and connections and chimney brick work
Industrial notice referencing Dessert Brown Lumber Co at 8812 detailing sewer tile work, round hole special chimney brick, plaster board and fibre board needs for construction or repair. Only readable fragments present. Works appear as a materials and contracting brief with firm name and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dessert & Brown Lumber Co
Get your lard at Jackson's market for 16¢ per pound
Advertises lard price at Jackson's market highlighting a value deal. Mentions location and product type with a casual sales tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson's
Ady
Clare Paving Progresses Fast Through City
Work on M-20 paving in Clare advances quickly with contractor Campbell set to begin curb work this week. City engineers report underground work nearly finished and detours are good. traffic suffers no inconvenience during the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Campbell
White’s Fruit Shop Offers Custom Sprays and Bouquets
Local vendor advertises made to order sprays and bouquets with a focus on fresh fruit displays and floral arrangements. The ad highlights customization options and invites customers to visit or call for orders.
Marion Band to Furnish Music at County Picnic
Clare county readers attend the annual picnic at Wilson State Park Harrison with the Marion Band supplying music all day. Businessmen teams from Clare vs Harrison and Farwell to compete in baseball, with notable officials and local leaders delivering talks. Prizes donated by county merchants. no admission charged. event aims to be a family gathering with games, races, and water sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Wilson State Park
Harrison
State Conservation Department
Marion Band
Clare
Harrison and Farwell
Marion Johnson
Carl Updegraff
Lou Gee
Ray Hart
Midland
M. A. Cobb
Central Normal School
Mt. Pleasant
Hey
H. B. Johnson
Clare County Picnic Association
Asa Aldrich
County Board of Supervisors
Harson
Hundreds Attend Big State B G Club Week
More than 300 club members from four Michigan counties enrolled last week at the state Boys and Girls Club camp on the Michigan State College campus. The enrollment set a record for State Club Week with banquets hosted by the Michigan State Farm Bureau and the State Board of Agriculture. Scholarships from the State Board of Agriculture were awarded for attendance at the State College to youths from Iosco, Menominee, Washtenaw, Huron, Oakland, and Tuscola counties. Future club weeks will be held in July and August at Sparta Gaylord and Chatam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Michigan State College
Michigan State Farm Bureau
State Board of Agriculture
State College
Iosco
Menominee
Washtenaw
Huron
Oakland
Tusco
Laundry patrons receive bundles at Friz store
Laundry for the Cadillac Steam Laundry Co will be received at Friz store. Bundles left before Tuesday evening will be returned the early of warded, Sfore 18t1. Glenwood Holmes, Agent.
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Cadillac Steam Laundry. Co
Friz’ Store
Earl ‘of
Warded
Michigan veterans plan Higgins Lake gathering for Legion families
The Tenth district invites World War veterans and families to Higgins Lake July 25 for a pot luck dinner hosted by Roscommon and Grayling posts. A summer camp and forest reserve surround the site with fishing boating and photography among the planned activities. Delegates will discuss beautifying the camp and joint plans with Spanish War Veterans and 98ers for Michigan’s premier outdoor veteran camp.
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Michigan
Higgins Lake
Roscommon
Clare
Legionaires of Michigan
American Legion of Michigan
American Legion Post
Grayling
Roscommon Legion Post
Forest fires burn hundreds of acres near Cornwell ranch and Summit
A blaze spread across Cornwell ranch pasture along the Tobacco river destroying about six hundred acres. Cattle were moved to safety and the fire was brought under control after crews battled strong winds. A separate fire near Summit started by an Ann Arbor locomotive burned about three hundred acres before rain subdued it.
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W. Co. Cornwell
Wade Cradit
Tobacco River
Lambert and
Briggs
Clare
Summit
Ann Arbor
Farwell
Lake George
Gordon Smith Marys Rhea Bruce in Harrison wedding
Gordon M. Smith of Gladwin wed Miss Rhea Bruce of Harrison on July fifth in Harrison with Rev. Clarence Long of the Congregational church officiating. Miss Bruce previously ran beauty parlors at Hotel Doherty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon M. Smith
Gladwin
Rhea Bruce
Harrison
Clarence Long
Congregational Church
Bruce
Doherty
Sutherland and Homer Houslas In Midland on Business
Sutherland and Homer Houslas were in Midland on business Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutherland
Homer Hous Las
Midland
Cleré and Herrick M E churches seek union and pastor’s return
The Clare church hosted the last Quarterly Conference of the year with Dr E A Armstrong presiding. A union of Claré Herrick and Farwell into one charge was favored and will go to the Bishop’s cabinet in September. If approved the pastor will reside in Clare and serve Farwell and Herrick. The pastor’s salary would be 2200 dollars. The conference unanimously requested Rev Smith and wife’s return for a third year and praised them as well as Dr Armstrong’s service before his departure from the district.
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Clare and
Herrick M. BE
Clare
E. A. Armstrong
Claré
Herrick
Farwell
Rev. Smith
Armstrong
Tobacco a historic river
In Clare County locals ponder how the river earned the name Tobacco. The tale credits Chief Wet Blanket of 1820 and his carved tobacco box, lost when a wigwam toppled and later found floating on the river, giving the waterway its name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt Pettit
Wet Blanket
Wariors
Green for Governor Club Formed in Clare County
Clare county Green Boosters form four Green-for-Governor clubs with township representation. General Green plans a public address in August and a large booster meeting in Clare county with neighboring counties participating. Exact meeting date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Green
General Green
Reward Offered for Break-In Information Near Clare
A note offers a $10 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who broke into the residence around July 4, 1926, four miles north and one mile west of Clare. Contact 2812 White, J. Cleveland.
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Clare
Clare County Becomes Scout Camp Mecca on Rotary Lake Site
Clare County hosts multiple scout groups with Y M C A camps at Palm Lake and Crooked Lake. Rotary Club of Saginaw purchased Beene lake, renamed Rotary Lake, for a permanent camp now in full swing under Scout executive Guy Goddard. About fifty scouts attend two week sessions, with Mt Pleasant Central Normal College trainees and Dedicatory addresses by Congressman Bird J. Vincent.
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Clare County
Lansing “Y
Palm Lake
Jackson “Y
Crooked Lake
Clare
Windover
Boy Scouts
Saginaw
Beene Lake
Rotary
Camp
Central Normal College
Mt. Pleasant
B. T., Bullen
Saginaw Club
Bancroft
Bird J. Vincent
Michael A. Gorman
Saginaw Boy Scout Council
Triplets and Twins Born at Midland Farm Record
J Q Clark of Midland reports a unique farm birth sequence at 708 East Grove Street. A goat gave birth to triplets Monday night and the companion goat produced twins the following night. Clark, an express drayman, notes the five kids are thriving in warm 94 degree heat as mothers and offspring play in the barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland
J. Q. Clark
East Grove Street
Clark
Express Drayman
J. Q
Mr. Clark
Midland Republican
Student Recital Presented by Mrs Bicknell on State Street
Mrs. Donald Bicknell presented eleven pupils in a Monday afternoon recital at her home studio on State Street. Participants included Shirley Allen Maxine Krell Marguerite Ackerman Hsther Lennox Irene Grige Mildred Krell Neal Kren Margaret Morgan Dexter Bliden Elizabeth Kien Dorada Davis. Light refreshments were served after the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald. Bicknell
State Street
Shirley Allen
Maxine Krell
Marguerite Ackerman
Hsther Lennox
Irene Grige
Mildred Krell
Neal Kren
Margaret Morgan
Dexter Bliden
Elizabeth Kien
Dorada Davis
Bicknell
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Chas. A. Thurston
Funeral Home
Marion
James S
Bicknell Clare
Ralph Hughes
A. E. Mulder
Lulu Murphy
Frank Newsom
G. E. Lamb
Grace Hathway Gagnon
Temple
Anna Oman
Lane
N. A. Biden
Byron Fanning
R. A. Koch
Himer Amble
A.R
Graham
Frank Luce
George Scott
Lake
Floyd
Davis
Jesse Hampton
Hans Rasmussen
Carl ‘Updegraff
SFORE
Glenwood Holmes
Legionaires
Roscommon County
Cornwell Ranch
Bruce-Smith
Governor Club
Whi. J. Cleveland
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