Clare native Kyle L. McKinnon dies after illness
Kyle Lachlan McKinnon 53 a Clare native and World War I veteran served as clerk of Clare County Selective Service Board No. One from 1941 until a 1946 brain hemorrhage. He was active in the American Legion and Veterans groups, married to Margaret Rohen with daughter Martha. Funeral at Clare Congregational Church with full military honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyle L. McKinnon
Clare
Clare County
Selective Service Board
East Fifth Street
Kyle Lachlan McKinnon
Albert John
Martha A. McKinnon
Michigan
Clare High School
Central Michigan College of Education
Mt. Pleasant
United States
France
Beatrice Creamery Company
Durand
Detroit
Freeman Dairy Company
Flint
Clare County Selective Service Board
Walter H. Larinall
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Margaret Rohen
Evart
Martha
Kyle
Margaret
Daniel J. McKinnon
St. Paul
Minnesota
Thurston Funeral Home
Clare Congregational Church
William P. D. Powe
Cherry Grove
Walter H. Larman
Admiral McIntire Named Director of ARC Blood Program
Vice Admiral Ross T. McIntire former Navy Surgeon General and White House physician is named director of the American Red Cross National Blood Program. Basil O Connor announces the long range program to provide blood and derivatives free of charge to the nation and to support peacetime health needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross T. McIntire
U.S. Navy
White House
Amstrican Red Cross
Basil O’connor
Red Cross
McIntire
O’connor
1944 Clare High School Class Reunion Set for August 17
The Clare High School graduating class of 1944 plans a reunion at Wilson State Park in Harrison on Sunday, August 17. Attendees are urged to bring photos and share memories from wartime school days.
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Clare High School
Wilson State Park
Harrison
Wate
Reynolds Regina Holds First Sales Meeting Saturday
Reynolds Regina Agency and its outside selling organization held their first sales meeting Saturday afternoon and evening in Hotel Doherty's conference room. Eight salesmen and dealers were present to discuss selling problems and watch a formal home demonstration of the Regina Cleaner led by Robert Brooks. A hotel dinner followed, and monthly meetings are planned.
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Reynolds Regina
Doherty
Central Michigan
Regina
Robert Brooks
Saginaw Valley
Reynolds
Salvation Army Fund Campaign Surpasses Target
A Salvation Army drive led by Gen White and several organizers began with a breakfast at Hotel Doher ty and aimed at 500. By Thursday afternoon the total reached 433 with potential boosts from Tim Cotter and Art Damoth, and final results indicated the quota would be exceeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen White
Wm. Powe
Art Damoth
Tim Cotter
C. B. Neff
Chas
B. Hahn
G. C. Born
Ben Burdo
Jack Little
Leo Brown
Jack Halli
Norris Elden
Harold Hughes
Howard Everts
Murl Houghton
Bill Maxwell
Theo Wallington
Lance Thayer
Don Holbrook
Doherty
Salvation Army
State Police recruiting effort headed by SGT Ray Sweet
Mt. Pleasant Michigan State Police post commander SGT Ray Sweet will interview applicants on July 28 1947 from 8 a m to 8 p m at the post. Recruits must be 21 to 30 unmarried in good health and at least five foot ten. Applications available at the post or via the State Civil Service Commission Lansing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Sweet
Mt. Pleasant
Michigan State Police
State Police
State Civil Service Commission
Set
Sweet
Midhss
Lansing
Desoto Plymouth-Willys Bob's Sales and Service
Local auto dealer Bob's Sales and Service in Clare offers Desoto Plymouth Willys models and related repair services. Visible storefront signage announces inventory and routine maintenance options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob's Sales and Service
Clare
Contempt of Court Sentences and Local Violations
A trio from Lansing including John A. Clark William G Fenby and Charles F Fenby face contempt of court charges after a Monday arrest by Conservation Officer Milton B Misener over unlawfully carrying a firearm in a car in a deer area at night Arraignment was postponed for counsel. Also Walter Wade Rice and Charles M McDonald Jr were arrested for fighting in Clare with Rice sentenced to fifteen days in jail for contempt of court and McDonald fined five dollars plus costs. A separate accident on US 10 near Hilltop Tavern involved John M Sanders and a loaded dump truck owned by Laurence Gibbs Gibbs fined for allowing an unlicensed minor to drive. The report also notes a suspected theft of a power mower at Clare Country Club and vandalism at Randall School with windows and siding damaged.
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John A. Clark
William G. Fenby
Charles F. Fenby
Lansing
Milton B. Misener
Deer Area
Walter Wade Rice
Idaho
Charles M. McDonald, Jr
R. F. D. Glare
Clare
Justice of the Peace
Wm. B. Dunlop
Rice
McDonald
John M. Sanders
al Clare
Us-10
Hilltop Tavern
Laurence Gibbs
Sanders
Gibbs
Mt. Pleasant Post
Clare Gamble Store announces insulation installation service
Roy Beltinck owner of the Clare Gamble Store announces a new insulation installation service for Clare and vicinity with a slogan claiming a better job for a whole lot less. The ad notes the store has equipment and insulation and is ready to render prompt and satisfactory service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Beltinck
Clare Gamble
Clare
Tuberculosis X-ray Unit to Visit Clare County
The Michigan Tuberculosis Association Unit will be in Clare on Wednesday July 30 from 9 30 a m to 12 noon to take chest X rays. It will set up at the County Health Department offices in Clare city hall. Free X rays for contacts of cases and for those with a referral slip signed by a family physician. A two dollar charge applies for all others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Tuberculosis Association
Clare County
County Health Department
Clare
Christian Endeavor Rally Election Set for July Meeting
A joint Christian Endeavor Rally across six churches will hold a business meeting at Colonville Church on Wednesday night July 30 at 8:00. Officers will be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joint
Christian Endeavor Rally
Colonville Church
Palace Sandwich Shop closes for staff vacation
The Palate Sandwich Shop will close from July 28 to August 6 to allow employees to take a vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Sandwich Shop
Collins Explains Intricacies of Music at Rotary
Harold Collins instructor of instrumental music at Clare Public Schools spoke at the Rotary Club on instrumental music its background and development. He traced vocal music from early religious ceremonies through medieval minstrels to modern artistry and noted the Fifteenth Century as a peak of activity. He demonstrated an impromptu composition from three audience notes, drawing praise from members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Collins
Collins
Clare Public Schools
United States
Colins
Clare Odd Fellows Install Officers After Meeting
Clare I O C F Lodge No. 333 held a July 21 meeting with 36 attendees. Officers installed by James Irwin included Gordon McIntosh as noble grand and Andrew J. Irwin Jr as vice grand. past noble grand Harrison Simmons received the regalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Simmons
Noble Grand
Gordon McIntosh
Brother Allen
Eaton Rapids No
Harold Schofield
Farwell No
Clare
James Irwin
Ernest Irwin
Harve Etter
Richard Hall
Chris Seiter
Andrew J. Irwin, Jr
Lou Lamphere
James Foote
William Marger
Ralph Brown
Inside Guardian
George Haring
Outside
Guardian
Andrew J. Irwin, Sr
Harl Henderson
Clarence Ramey
Clyde Hull
Clyde McJames
H. B. Shepherd
Brother Simmons
Allen
Andrew Kewin
Chemical Center Canton No. 56
Saidustey
Border Reunion at Glove Tourist Park July 27
The Border Reunion will take place at Glove Tourist Park on Sunday July 27 with a potluck lunch. Residents and former neighbors are invited to share memories and reconnect at the community gathering.
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Glove Tourist Park
Potluck Junch
Ellen A Heiser Dies at Lansing Home July 17
Ellen Augusta Heiser born 1861 in Harrisburg Pennsylvania lived much of her life in Clare and Lansing Michigan. A devout Christian and charter member of the Church of Christ she died at her Lansing home after twenty months of illness. Survived by brother Joseph Heiser of Flint and many relatives. Funeral held at Arthur Town hall with interment in Arthur Township Cemetery.
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Ellen Augusta Heiser
Peter and
Margaret Heiser
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Ellen
Charles
Joseph
Spencerville
Ohio
Ella
Clare
Michigan
Miss Heiser
Lansing
Christ
Church of Christ
Joseph Heiser
Flint
Mary J. Heiser
Warren Heiser
Arthur Town Hall
Charles Kleinhardt
Arthur Township
A. N. Friz
Wayne Heiser
Paul Heiser
Davison
Roy Heiser
Leland Heiser and Son
Muskegon
Ivan Heiser
Midland
Vincent Heiser
Sanford
George Athey
Lawrence, Athey
Wolverine
Erwin Fuller
Mt. Pleasant
L. R. Heiser
van Dyke
Martin Heiser
Lewis Lautzenheiser
Walter Gephart
John Gephart
Eaton Rapids
Women Golfers Tie In Clare Flag Tournament
Twenty eight Clare women golfers competed at Clare Country Club on Wednesday for the Flag Tournament. Mrs Mona Wilkinson and Mrs Midge Cimmerer tied by reaching the cup on the second hole twice. Cimmerer won by one putt and received a ball. Mrs Lucille Haley posted low score of 44 for the day. The Ithaca women will visit Clare for a match next Wednesday, July 30th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Clare Country Club
Mona Wilkinson
Midge Cimmerer
Cimmerer
Lucille Haley
Ithaca
VFW Members Urged to Attend August Meeting
The VFW announces the next regular meeting on August 14 at 8 30 pm at 4818 Arlie Schofield. Commander VFA 5738 urges all eligible members to attend to discuss important issues and decide on future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlie Schofield
Picnic Penny Supper at Barwell Methodist Church
Barwell Methodist Church hosts a picnic penny supper with Satie music on a July day. Event begins at 5 30 and proceeds with light refreshments for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barwell Methodist Church
Satie
Clare man identified among U S soldiers dead in Japanese confinement
Pfc. Alfred Querback of Clare Michigan identified among 204 U S soldiers who died in Japanese captivity in the Philippines. He was born 1920 in Mount Clemens and enlisted in 1941. Survived by family. identified from Camp ODonnell remains moved to Manila cemetery.
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U.S
Philippines
Alfred Querback
Clare
War Department
Pfc
Querback
Mt. Clemens
Michigan
Clare County
Allen
Harrison High School
County Road Commission
Harrison
United States
Bataan “Peninsula
Luzon
Corregidor
Violet Querback
Melvin
California
Hazel
Washington
Anna Carrigan
Lansing
Walter
Robert
Helen Doyle
Winniger
Lorraine Burns
Midland
Betty Leffingwell
Mt. Pleasant
Camp O’donnell
Capaz
Tarlac
U.S. Armed Forces Cemetery No. 2
Manila
Dr Joseph McMullin Named Chief Medical Officer
Dr Joseph McMullin of San Diego retired as Rear Admiral from the Navy Medical Corps and is appointed Chief Medical Officer at the Michigan Veterans Facility Grand Rapids He reports July 15 and will oversee Facility Hospital administration He brings a wide medical background including training at St Marys Philadelphia General Mayo Clinic University of Pennsylvania Vienna AMA program and Pearl Harbor command during 1942 1943 He is 61 and joins a staff of five doctors with a highly regarded nursing team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph McMullin
San Diego
Calif
D. S. Navy Medical Corps
Michigan Veterans’ Facility
Grand Rapids
McMallin
St. Mary’s Hospital
Philadelphia General Hospital
Philadelphia
Mayo Clinic
University of Pennsylvania Graduate School
Vienna
American Medical Association
U. S. Navy
R Pearl Harbor Navy Hospital
McMullin
Walter J. Baker
Michigan
Good will of visitors valued asset for the community
The article notes that visitor goodwill is a valuable asset to the community and underscores its importance for local well being.
Theft and Vexed Clare Police Report Across City
Suspects tied to auto theft in Clare. Featherstone and Koliski held in juvenile court proceedings. A 1947 Ford panel truck from Thayers Dairy was recovered after a Tuesday theft. Gypsies drove from Clare Tourist Park then police urged caution. Additional car thefts include a 1937 Ford and a Dodge at MeHwan Street. A farm wagon missing tires valued at 120 dollars prompted police action and recovery efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Doe
Tobacco River
Elmer Featherstone
John Koliski
Detroit
Featherstone
Oakland County
Clare
Koliski
General Foods
Thayer
Thayers
Ludington
Alack
Gwen Peterson
Big Rapids
Richard Groves
McEwan
State Streets
Houghton Lake
Fullerton & Son
Me Hwan Street
Greyhound
Leo Russell
Farmers Independent Produce Company
Eddie Hubel
Us-10
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ICS Health
Admiral McIntire
ARC Blood Program
Salvation Army Fund
City
Desoto
Plymouth
Willys
Randall
Grant Township
Gamble
Rotary
Clare Odd Fellows
Andrew Irwin, Sr
Border Reunion
Ellen A. Heiser
Arthur Cemetery
V.F.W
Pfc. Querback
Navy Medical Corps
Band of Gypsies
St. Anne
St. Henry’s Church
St. Henry Church
Rosebush
St. Anne’s
God
Holyards
St. Anne de Beaupre
Quebec
Canada
Connec
Héven
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