Clare County Sets 1950 Wheat Acreage Allotments
The Clare County AAA Committee sets a 1950 wheat acreage allotment of 1939 acres for the county, outlining that quotas will not be proclaimed but individual farm allotments will determine price support eligibility. Farmers exceeding their allotments risk loss of price support loans or purchase agreements. Appeals are available after notification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County Aaa Committee
Secretary of Agriculture
Andrew A Keyser
Clare County
Keyser
Keysor
Harrison
Banquet Highlight of Central Michigan Women's Tournament
At Alma Michigan a banquet honored visiting players from the Central Michigan Women's Tournament. Wavers included Mabel Mulder Ann Olson Neva Grove. Trophies were awarded Harriet Naumes Ruby Garfield and prizes from Houghton Drug Store Lucile Haley Grace McArthur and Wim Lange. Favors came from Grove Bros Clare Country Club and Rose Bush Elevator Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Mulder
Ann Olson
Neva Grove
Harriet Naumes
Ruby Garfield
Louise Hales
Arvilla Bayes
Helen Lucille Doherty
Houghton Drug Store
Lucile Haley
Grace McArthur
Wim. Lange
Redman Wholesale Co
Alma Michigan
Grove Bros
Clare Country Club
Rose Bush Elevator Co
Freeman Michigan liquor vote set for August 5 1949
Notice to Freeman Township electors Clare County Michigan announces a special election on Friday August 5 1949 from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm in the township hall. Voters decide whether spirits in addition to beer and wine may be sold for on premises consumption under applicable law. Gecil Gatiney township clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman
Clare
State of
Michigan
Gecil Gatiney
Dr Born Attends Graduate Courses And Shrine Ceremony
Dr Born attended the National College of Chiropractic and post graduate work in Chicago from July 18 to 23. Experts lectured on spinal spinography and X ray therapy while Chicago hosted the Seventy fifth Diamond Jubilee of the Imperial Council of the Mystic Shrine and the installation of Harold Lloyd as Imperial Potentate. Local friends observed newsreel footage of Dr Born filming the Shrine parade for his private collection.
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G. ©. Born
National College of Chiropractic
Chicago
B. Mlr
Switzerland
J. Janse
A. Baier
St. Louis
Missouri
Dr. Born
Imperial Council of the
Mystic Shrine
Harold Lloyd
Marion Homecoming Set For August Sixth In Historic Celebration
Marion plans its annual Homecoming on Saturday August six moved up because the seventh falls on Sunday. The event features two parades a hobby parade and a merchant parade free afternoon and evening shows by Don Mustee the Williams twins and Frank Lemon plus two free ball games under lights at the recreation field Hiawatha rides and extensive concessions. Committee heads oversee free acts rides parade sports flower show ball games music safety and more as the city revives a four decade old celebration with broad participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Peter J. Jenema
Marion Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Don Mustee
Williams’ Twins
Horace Heidt
Frank Lemon
Hiawatha
Donald Walters
Omer Hall
Oscar Johnson
Wally Dietze
Norman Turner
Leo Quast
Co. M. Peters
Leonard Kinasse
Charlies Fuller
Local Taxes Expand with New Income and Other Levy Trends
The Conference Board reports cities widening revenues beyond property taxes by adopting payroll and income levies. Since 1940 Philadelphia sparked the movement, while after World War II many cities including Toledo Columbus Youngstown Springfield Dayton St. Louis Louisville Altoona Johnstown Erie Carbondale Scranton New Castle Sharon Jeanette Monessen moved to payroll income taxes and related schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Industrial Conference Board
Philadelphia
New York City
Toledo
Columbs
Youngstown
Springfield
Dayton
Ohio
St. Louis
Missouri
Louisville
Kentucky
Altoona
Johnstown
Ekrie
Carbondale
Scranton
New Castle
Sharon
Jeanette
Monessen
Pennsylvania
Plastic Pattern Promises Perfect Fit Without Alteration
A new plastic pattern for home sewers claims to let the sewer cut a dress sew it up and know it will fit perfectly without alteration. The pattern promises precise sizing and easy use for at home dressmaking.
J Hugh Jackson Named Kiwanis International President
J Hugh Jackson dean of Stanford MBA program and newly elected Kiwanis International president outlines an agenda of aggressive citizenship and world peace. He will tour the United States and Canada, joined by officers Don H. Murdoch Theodore H. Fenske and others, as Kiwanis plans its 1947 convention in Miami May 7 to 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hugh Jackson
Graduate School of Business
Stanford University
Kiwanis International
Kiwanis Club of
Clare
Community Service Organization
Atlantic City
N. J
California
Kiwanis
Dean Jackson
J. Belmont Mosser
St. Marys
United States
Canada
American Accounting Association
National Association of Cost Accountants
American Association of Collegiate Schools of Business
Simpson College
Indianola
Iowa
Jackson
Harvard University
National Association of Teaching Certified Public Accountants
Dickinson
Kiwanis Club
Palo Alto
Calif
California-Nevada
Kiwanis District
International Board
International
Don H. Murdoch
Winnipeg
Man
Theodore H. Fenske
St. Paul
Minn
Lee F. Campbell
Middlesboro
al. R. Cox
Cantor
Don. E. Engdahl
Spokane
Wash
Dondla 'T
Forsythe
Carthage
Edd
Clare Mef, Co Defeats Marion All Stars Saturday
In a Saturday game, Clare Mef of Colorado defeated Marion All Stars with a late run on an error following a triple. Rosebush beat KC 18 to 4 as Eddie Powell pitched a five-hitter. Jones led hitters with four for Rosebush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Mef
Marion All Stars
Rosebush
K. C
Eddie Powell
Jones
Carey
K. G
Murphy
Kane
Beck
Powell
Schutt
North Bradley
Farwell
Depew
Brasington
Counterman
McDonald
Schaeffers
DeMolay
Bill Lucy
Bauers
Houghtons
Leon Stanley
Wayne Carncross
Jerry Ackerman
de Molay
Wallace
Bellows
Irwin
Phillips
Case
Williams
Stanley
Musser
Woods
Clare Mfg
Main Street Bravest Man in Town
Tim Cotter referees the Central Michigan Women’s Golf Tournament this week with fifty nine golfers competing for the championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Cotter
Central Michigan
Mt Pleasant approves bonds for city building and court
Mt Pleasant voters approved Tuesday by about nine to one two measures. The city bonds 190000 for a new municipal building and adopts the Municipal Court system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Unusual snake sighted. petition seeks speed limit reduction
Mrs. Mildred Wentworth gathers Fifth Street residents to urge lower speeds on US 10 through Clare after her daughter was hit by a car. The City Commission will hear the petition next Monday evening. a large snake crawled from a yard on East Sixth Street and was caught by neighbor Charles Lucas, later identified as an adder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Flood
East Sixth Street
Charles Lucas
Mildred Wentworth
Fifth Street
Us-10
Clare
City Commission
Window display canvas catches fire from sun mirror
Floyd Woodruff noticed the canvas shield in front of Houghton Drug Store catching fire at 8:00 Saturday morning. He put out the blaze, then again saw it alight before contacting Mr. Houghton. An employee removed the canvas after investigators linked sun reflection from a magnifying cosmetic mirror through plate glass to the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Woodruff
Houghton Drug Store
Mr. Houghton
Cottage for Sale in Lake Michigan Estate of Viola Valentine
Estate of Viola Valentine offers for sale a cottage and furnishings at Perch Lake near Lake Michigan. Administrator Joseph K. Naumes invites in person or mail bids to Clare Michigan.
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Viola Valentine
Joseph K. Naumes
Lake, Michigan
Perch Lake
Clare
Michigan
Butt
Peace on Earth Lecture by L Stark at Clare Park
Free public address by L Stark on war and peace scheduled Sunday July 31 at 2 30 PM at Clare Tourist Park. Admission free and open to all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harth
L. Stark
Clare
Legion Picnic At Higgins Lake Set For August 7
Walter H. Jarnian Post 128 of the American Legion and the Auxiliary announce their annual picnic at Higgins Lake cottage on August 7. The group will meet at City Hall at 10 00 A M. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Jarnian
American Legion
Auxiliary
Higgins Lake
City Hall
Tough Jobs Backed by Federal Trucks
Bob's Sales & Service at 210 McEwan St in Clare promotes affordable power for demanding work with federal trucks highlighted as the solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob’s Sales & Service
McEwan St. Clare
NO MONEY DOWN On your major repair work
Dan McDonald Your Friendly Ford Dealer advertises no money down on major repair work. The message promotes affordable vehicle service with extended terms and convenient financing options through the dealership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan McDonald
Midway Restaurant Opens 24 Hours for Complete Meals
A local diner marks a full 24 hour service with all-day complete meals offered at any time. Midway Restaurant emphasizes round the clock options for breakfast and dinner alike, catering to late night and early morning patrons.
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Midway Restaurant
De Soto and Plymouth Bot a Sales and Service
Clare and Siott report Bot a sales and service operation in De Soto and Plymouth. The brief item notes collaboration between local firms to supply bot related services and repairs. No further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bot
Clare, Siott
Newcastle Disease Idea May Spread Disease Among Poultry
A caution notes the concept of Newcastle disease could enable spread of illness from one bird to another, stressing biosecurity and monitoring to prevent outbreaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Warning Against Raw Milk Use and Undulant Fever
Public health notice by Sanitarian Fred B. Kellew of the Tri County Health Dept warns against using unpasteurized milk and products. It describes undulant fever Brucellosis and urges pasteurized milk or home pasteurization steps if unavailable. It cautions that vaccination does not exist and emphasizes avoiding infection sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred B. Kellew
Tri-County Health Department
Farwell seeks bids for new elementary school building
Farwell Michigan Board of Education invites sealed proposals for a new elementary school with General Heating Plumbing and Electrical contracts. Bids due by 8 00 PM E S T August 16 1949 with 5 percent bid bond. Plans at Architect Warren S Holmes Office and other outlets. Bonded bidders must prove experience and financial ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Farwell
Michigan
Warren S. Holmes Company
Olds Tower
Lansing
Builders and Traders Exchange of
Detroit
Grand Rapids
F. W. Dodge Corporation
Board of Educaton
Donald Smith
Summer Saturday office hours listed by county bar
The notice shows summer Saturday openings for law offices in July and August 1949 with schedule entries for Joseph K. Naumes and Harold B. Hughes and a closing line noting Clare County Bar Assn. address 34416.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph K. Naumes
Harold B. Hughes
Fire and lightning protection insured by Fre mort Mutual
Local agent Roy A. Hoover in Clare promotes dependable fire and lightning protection through Fre mort Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Contact 146-W4 for details and coverage options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremort Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Roy A. Hoover
Clare
Rei
Classified Liners Seek Housing and Child Care Work
If you have knowledge of a house trailer for rent or purchase terms, call 255. M. A. Kranz, 808 McHwan St., Clare. WANTED Work caring for children by the hour. Gloria Melnek, 211 B. Fifth St., Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Kranz
McHwan St
Clare
Gloria Melnek
Fifth St
Bids Sought for Town Hall Exterior and Interior Painting
Surrey township seeks sealed bids from painters for two coats on the exterior of the town hall and two coats on the first floor interior. Bids due by 5 09 P M August 5 1949. Township reserves right to reject all bids. Wilmot Carpenter township clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surrey Township
Wilmot Carpenter
Card of Thanks from the Richmond Family
The Richmond family expresses gratitude to Rev. Chas. Kleinhardt, Rev. Ladd, the singers, those who sent flowers, and Bradley Funeral Home for support during their wife, daughter, and sister's illness and death. Jenkins and children acknowledge the help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Kleinhardt
Ladd
Bradley Funeral Home
BE. Jenkins
Richmond
Appreciation for Flowers and Prayers
Lillie Berry thanks friends and relatives for flowers cards and letters during illness. She also thanks Rev Olsen Rev Baney and the Christian people for their prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Olsen
Baney
Lillie Berry
Thanks for kindness during illness at Mt. Pleasant Hospital
Ted Newman expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for acts of kindness shown during his recent illness and stay at Mt. Pleasant Community Hospital.
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Mt. Pleasant Community Hospital
Robinett Reunion Held at Cotton's Grove This August
The thirty fifth annual Robinett reunion is set for Sunday August 14 at Cotton's Grove. Date secretary coordinates plans for attendees and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton’s Grove
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Dover
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Big Rapids
Jo Bauers
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Dover A
Houghton
DaMolay Schaeffers
Main
Legion Picnic
DE Soto
Plymouth
THE
Citizens State Bank
PEL Ie Cay
Clare, Michigan
WM. H. Bicknell
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation F.d.lc
Tri-County
Farwell, Mich
Insurance
Chas. Watts
Ted Newman
Robinett
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