ANTO CLUB ORDERS COOPERATION FOR SAFETY DRIVE
The Automobile Club of Northern Michigan plans a August safety drive across 23 counties to test brakes and inspect headlights after last year tested 49 000 cars. George A. Murray will direct the effort with J George OBrien and other officials assisting. The club will supply free brake test stickers and may send an expert to help sheriffs begin the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Automobile Club of
Michigan
Sheriffs’ Departments
George A. Murray
Auto Club
J. George O'Brien
Murray
Oine
Princess Theatre Weekly Film Schedule and Attractions
The Princess Theatre presents July 30 to August 7 with Ken Maynard in Somewhere in Sonora. Billie Dove stars in An Affair of the Follies. Slide, Kelly, Slide features Win Haines and Sallie O’Neil. The World Series film shows Mike Donlin and other baseball legends with a background of major crowds. Also Good as Gold Buck Jones matinee August 16 17 3 00 pm 20c 10e. Tell it to the Marines with Lon Chaney plays August 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonora
Ken Maynard
Sun
Billie Dove
Slide
Kelly
Haines
Sallie O’neil
Mike Donlin Sheulpion
New York Giants
Mazel
Tony Lazeriy
America
Buck Jonge
Lon Chaney
Gilmore Couple Weds at Rosebush Methodist Parsonage
On Friday afternoon July 22 at the Rosebush Methodist parsonage, R Mawnard Wixon and Miss Clara Mas Courter of Gilmore township united in marriage. They will reside on a local farm, with many friends sending best wishes for their future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Parsonage
Rosebush
R Mawnard Wixon
Clara Mas Courter
Gilmore Township
Paul the
Gilmore
Mrs Ada M Abbott Dead At 62 In Michigan
Ada M Langworthy Abbott died July 18 1927 at age 62 after a life spent in Michigan and the west. She left husband John A Abbott two sons Erwin G and Cecil J Abbott a daughter Mrs Jay Rilett four brothers one sister and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Hagle church with Rev Frank Bates. burial in Cherry Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin G
Cecil J. Abbott
Jay Rilett
Clare
Michigan
James
Lincoln Langworthy
Flint
Mich
Ulrich Langworthy
Tampa
Florida
Alger Langworthy
Milan, Mich
Lydia Butterfield
Flint, Mich
Hagle
Frank Bates
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Larman Post Elects Delegates to Convention
The Walter H Larman Post elected N L Tibbits and Jas Sutton to attend the State convention in Jackson on August 13 14 15. Local Boy Scouts leader Mr Sternaman spoke to the Veterans about the troop and announced Scouts from Harbor Beach will visit Glare on August 4 at noon. The post will support the scouts financially and in kind, urging all eligible youths and parents to attend and welcome the visitors at corner 4th and Mewan streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. L. Tibbits
Jas. Sutton
Jackson
Sternaman
Bis
Harbor Beach
Glare
Walter H Larman
4Th
Legion Press
Former Clare Girl Marries Former Clare Girl
Miss Winifred Rogers and Mr. Howard Van Sipe wed July 2 at 14087 Coyle Ave Detroit with Rev G W Ridley officiating. The ceremony featured Medelsohn’s wedding march, gowned bride in white silk chiffon, veil on lace cap, bridesmaids Alma Sutton, tatton of honor Mrs George Tinek, bower girl Hitle Monique McGuire, attendants Edwin Miller best man, George Link. Reception followed and couple plan a Detroit home and cruises to Clare and northern Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred
Rogers
Howard B. van Sipe
George Linck
Coyle Ave
Detroit
G. W. Ridley
Grace Episcopal Church
Edwin Miller
George Link
van Sipe
Clare
Michigan
Clare Young People Married in Clare Home Ceremony
Miss Annie M Corbin and John C Schultz wed at the bride’s parents home in Clare on Wednesday evening July 20. Rev E T Smith officiated with Lohengrin music. Attendants Miss Murriel Smalley and Byron Ginn. The couple plan to reside with the bride’s mother after August 1 and work at the Davy store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Corbin
John Schultz
Murriel Smalley
Mr. Schultz
Byron Ginn
Clare
Clare High School
Ernest Schultz
Owasso
Davy Store
Stevenson Lake Beats Clare Business Men 28 to 2 in Series
The Stevenson Lake baseball team won the second of a three game series against the Clare Business Men's squad with a 28 to 2 score. A fan quote noted the team operates with players who play for the sport, calling it “the old Stevenson Lake team doing their stuff.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevenson Lake
Clare Business Men
County Fair Dates Announced for Clare County
The Clare County Agricultural Association moved the annual fair to August 30 through September 2 at the Harrison fair grounds. Officials hope the new dates bring better weather and higher attendance, boosting community cooperation and county improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Clare County Agricultural Association
Clare, County
Densmore Williams Married at Methodist Parsonage
John C G Densmore and Carmen Williams wed last Saturday July 23 at 2 30 p m in the Methodist parsonage Rev H E Smith officiating Attending were Harlan Williams and Irma Fanton The couple will settle in Pontiac at the Oakland Auto factory where Densmore works with wishes for a long happy life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John CG. Densmore
Carmen Williams
Methodist
HE. T. Smith
Harlan Williams
Irma Fanton
Densmore
Oakland
Pontiac
Lita
Notice for Farwell transport meeting at 1 36 p m August 2
Readers are advised that members and others planning travel to Farwell for the association meet at the Chapter rooms at 1 36 p m on Tuesday August 2. The notice outlines transportation arrangements and gathering time for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwell
Thomas W Harris Dies After Family Service in Cadillac
Thomas W Harris born June 14 1854 in Canada passed away July 22 at his daughter Seversons home in Clare Michigan He married Mary B Stiles in 1874 in Sanilac County They had seven children three daughters and four sons Funeral held at Mrs Seversons home with Rev Edward Smith officiating Interment in Farwell Michigan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Harris
Canada
Severson
Sanilac County
Mary B. Stiles
Farwell
Mich
Cadillac
Harris
Methodist Church
Patience Sarringar
Seroy, Arkansaw
Dorothy Presley
S. Severson
Clare
Ernest
Stewart
Warren
Pasadena
California
Nelson
Pontiac
George
Luther
Geo, Pease
Reed City
D. W. Heller
Lansing
Rosebush to clash with Gladwin in big August baseball clash
Rosebush and Gladwin meet at Ward's park on Thursday August 18 for a high profile baseball showdown that caps Clare firemen field day festivities. The event promises vaudeville acts bands aerial stunts and continuous entertainment from nine in the morning to nine at night with a dance orchestra continuing as long as crowds stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosebush
Gladwin
Ward’s Park
Central Michigan
Clare Firemen
Clare
Death Notice of Bernard Witon Pendell Five
Bernard Witon Pendell of Clare county born December 13 1921 died in Lansing July 18 1927 at age five years seven months five days He moved to Lansing in 1926 with his parents He attended Maplewood school and suffered a sore throat leading to death His survivors include his parents three sisters Azella Marguerite and Gertrude and three brothers Ralph Arlie and Gerald Burial was at Mt Hope cemetery with Rev W S Disette officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Witon Penden
Clare County
Lansing
Clara County
Maplewood School
Priday
Azella
Marguerite
Ralph
Arlie
Gerald
Gertrude
Arid
Wood- Peck Funeral Chapel
W. 8. Disette
S. Baptist Church
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Laineinge
Target Practice Nearly Ends Fatal at Callum Plant
George Whiteside, operator at the Callum hydro electric power plant, was seated in a chair Sunday when a bullet from a target rifle pierced the plant door from thirty five rods away. The bullet would likely have caused fatal injury if the door had been open or thinner. No criminal intent is suspected. the incident serves as a warning to handle firearms with great care and to use guns away from people and stock given Clare's city ordinance restricting weapons within limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Whiteside
Callum Hydro Electric Power Plant
Clare
Methodist Sunday Schools Hold Summer Picnics
The Clare and Herrick Methodist Sunday Schools host outings for their scholars. Clare’s July 15 picnic at High Point Lake drew eighty attendees with a cheerful dinner and a youth vs. elder ball game. Herrick plans a July 29 picnic at the same venue, led by Superintendent Charles Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare and
Herrick Methodist Sunday Schools
Clare School
Hight Point Lake
Garshaw
Herrick Sunday School
Herrick School
Charles Church
Rotary Banquet Honors Mt Pleasant Attorney in Clare
Thirty Mt Pleasant Rotary Club members and wives plus fifteen from Midland gathered at the Doherty Hotel Clare for a banquet honoring Attorney Joseph Schnitzier who recently returned from Europe. Floyd Mitchel presided as toast master and Schnitzler gave a travelogue style address about his trip to Ostend Belgium and tours of England Germany France and Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Mt. Pleasant Club
International Rotary
Ostend
Belgium
Schnitzler
Europe
Hingland
Germany
France
Italy
Farwell man denies pasturing visit involved assault
In a statement Tuesday, Mexilyn Rogers of Farwell says he did not go to the pasture near Parnell to assault Clifford Brasington last Monday. He states the visit was to compromise with Brasington for extending credit and that no heated argument occurred at the Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexilyn Rogers
Farwell
Parnell
Clifford Brasington
Baseball Game Sunday Hagle vs Ridge at Ward Park
A baseball game between Hagle and Ridge teams is set for Sunday at Ward Ball Park. The Stars of Clare and Gladwin counties participate and a large crowd is expected. game time is 2 30 p m.
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Ridge
Ward Ball Park
Clare
Gladwin
Young Men Land In City Bastile In Clare Jail
Howard Terrin 17 Lawrence Colling 16 and Leroy Cohee 16 all of Saginaw were jailed overnight by Officer Groves for loitering in Clare. Prosecutor Holbrooke questioned them and they offered a,false tale about visiting girls Vera and Charlotte but could not name the grandfather's farm or home. They admitted they rode an Ann Arbor train to Clare to look for work and were released after parents were contacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Terrin
Lawrence Colling
Leroy Cohee
Saginaw
Clare City
Officer Groves
Holbrooke
Cohee
Indianapolis
Indiana
Temple
Clare
Ann Arbor
Vera
Charlotte
Thurlows Thank Neighbors for Fire Assistance
Mr and Mrs Earl Thurlow express sincere appreciation to friends and neighbors who helped during the recent fire at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Thurlow
Gladwin County Farmers Tour and Picnic Provides Learning Fun
The Third Annual Gladwin County Farmers Tour and Picnic on Wednesday August 10 offers a shorter, educational itinerary. It begins at Harley Foot and Sons farm at 9:00 a.m. with dairy mineral feeding demonstration, followed by safety pen at Jesse Klines, Jersey and Holstein judging, a basket dinner, talks and songs, horseshoe and garden golf contests, and an evening program with winners announced and a three reel C T A movie Weighed in the Balance with a general agriculture speaker and five extension staff from M S C Witkovsky listed as participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladwin County Farmers
Harley Foot and Son
Gladwin
Harley Foot & Sons
Jesse Kline
Bardstore
Ross’ Flats
Beaverton
Jersey
General Agriculture
Extension Department
Ildén G. Witkovsky
Grangers to Hold Picnic in Presley Grove August Fifth
The Grangers of Clare and Isabella counties plan a large annual picnic at Presley grove three miles east of Clare on U S 10. Events begin 10:00 a m with basket dinner at noon and a program to follow. Dora Stockman will address the crowd and a free evening dance will cap the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granger's
Clare
Isabella
Presley Grove
U. S. 10
Nile
Dora Stockman
State Grange
Mt. Vernon
Clare would appreciate factory to boost Clare industry
An editorial argues for a new factory in Clare to raise property values create jobs aid farm markets and strengthen the local economy. Clare boasts rail links and transport facilities but relies on few industries aside from the Clare Manufacturing Company and a creamery urging residents to submit constructive plans or bond for industrial development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Pere-Marquatta
Anna Arbor
Canada
Michigan
Borden
Clare Manufacturing Company
Heller Reunion Gathers Heller Family at Alward Lake
The second annual Heller reunion took place July 24 at Alward Lake between Lansing and St. Johns with Stephen Heller of Clare starting the event last year. Attendees totaled thirty five including numerous Heller relatives from Clare Jackson Lansing Indiana and nearby. A pot luck dinner ice cream and games like baking and baseball rounded out the day. The next gathering is planned for the last Sunday in July 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heller
Alward Lake
Lansing
St. Johns
Stephen Heller
Clare
Alice
Ralph Heller
Jackson
Dolph Heller
Norris
Owen Heller
Indiana
Ben Ottgen
Alice Alwood
Freman Heller
Grant Heller
Howard Heller
Roy Alwood
Nettie Barber
George Phillips
Famly
Mary Egleston
Bay
Clergy Invite for Fourth Year at Clare Herrick Churches
At the Clare and Herrick M E churches quarterly conference Rev. E T Smith and wife were invited to return for a fourth year. Dr G C Wheeler District Supt. noted losses from frequent pastor changes. The annual annal conference opens at Battle Creek on September 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Herrick M. Ee
GC. S. Wheeler
E. T. Smith
Farwell
Smith
Wheeler
Battle Creek
Webster to Lead School of Instruction at Zenobia Chapter
Star officers and members of Zenobia chapter of the TheoWorthy Grand Matron announce a School of Instruction to be conducted by Elizabeth Webster in the Chapter room on Monday evening August 1 at 8:00. All are urged to attend in their Black Social attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zenobia
TheoWorthy
Elizabeths
Webster
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Anto Club
Princess Theatre
Ada M. Abbott
Eagle Church
Ada M. Langworthy
Temprence
West
John A. Abbott
Larman Post
Banqueting Harbor Beach
Winifred B. Rogers
Williams-Densmore
July
Bernard Elton Pendell
Hotel Doherty
Midland
Joseph Schnitzler
Bastile
Gladwin County
Grangers
Heller Reunion
ET. Smith
Ada. Hophstedian
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