Father and Son Admit Murder in Circuit Court
Alfred Spencer and Alvin Spencer, a father and son, confess to murdering Oliver Campbell on July 22 in Clare County. The pair pled guilty in circuit court before Judge Ray Hart and provided detailed confessions while coroner and sheriff testimony described brutal injuries and autopsy findings.
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Seasion
Warrigan
Ray. Hart
Alfred Spencer
Alvin Spencer
Ben
Oliver Campbell
Marquette
Jackson
Campbell
Freeman Township
Spencers
Justice of the Peace
Algernon S. Young
Harrison
Justice Young
Circuit Court
Hart
Fred C. Sanford
Clare County
Burton J. Sanford
Cornelius B. Wood
George Bates
Alfred Spencers
Earl Sternaman
Clare
Alfred ‘Spencer
Sheriff Bates
Delia
Ciute
Notice of 5 Percent Dividend Payment at Clare County Savings Bank
A five percent dividend will be paid to depositors of Clare County Savings Bank as of August 1. Bring or mail your certificate to the bank to receive your check within thirty days. The bank building may close after September 1 and the Receiver’s office will move to Farwell State Savings Bank in Farwell, Michigan. Allen R. Graham, Receiver.
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Clare County Savings Bank
Farwell State Savings Bank
Farwell
Michigan
Allen R. Graham
Sentencing in murder case for Albert and Alvin Spencer
Prosecuting Attorney testified that Alvin Spencer wrote and transcribed a long statement detailing plans for the murder of Oliver Campbell and the cover up. Maynard Spencer testified about his father and brother and blood on his father’s hands. Ray Howard corroborated two store visits by Alvin Spencer and Oliver Campbell. Judge Hart sentenced Albert Spencer to life in Marquette and Alvin Spencer to 25 years in Jackson, finding Alvin a follower acted under his father.
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Alvin
Oliver Campbell
Ray Howard
Lake George
Alvin Spencer
Hart
Albert Spencer
Marquette
Jackson
Clare Woman Married in Service at Brother's Home
A wedding at Perry Thompson's farm near Shepherd united Clare resident Eoa Hitchcock and Mt. Pleasant native James McDonel in a ceremony beneath a pine tree planted by her father. They will reside on a Clare-area farm two miles south. A shower at Bergey’s honored the couple with many gifts.
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Perry Thompson
Shepherd
Eoa Hitchcock
Clare
James McDonel
Mt. Pleasant
Phillips
Helen Cleveland
Bergey
Sheridan Resident Celebrates 76th Birthday Anniversary
Will Bruckart marked his 76th birthday Sunday at his Sheridan township home. Guests included four daughters and husbands, relatives from Gladwin and Delphos, Ohio, and extended family. The afternoon featured visiting and well wishes for many more happy birthdays.
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Sheridan
Will Bruckart
Sheridan Township
Mia
Ralph Shull
Max
Daisy
Gladwin
Clarence Davis
Charles Davis
Hagle
Wesley Teale
David Teale
Vernon Hill
Henry ‘Winters
Maurice
Delphos
Ohio
Dorothy ‘Teale
Ture Stevens
Oil Dealer Wins Outstanding Master Merchandiser Prize
Harold A. Jones of Standard Oil on Sixth and McHwan Streets in Glare won a Silverware service as one of six Master Merchandisers in the Saginaw division for June. Division manager Mra C Mongon announced the honor after Jones earned points for using modern sales and service methods in the Money Makers club. He received a Master Merchandiser pin and an award of merit on display at his service station. The top six Master Merchandisers monthly May through October receive merchandise prizes, and 80 topMerchandisers nationwide by November 30 will get all expense trips to Standard Oil offices in Chicago.
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Harold A. Jones
Standard Oil
Sixth
McHwan Sts
Glare
Saginaw
Standard Oil Company of Indiana
Mra C, M. Mongon
Mr. Jones
New Money Makers Club
Chicago
Vernon Resident Guest at Birthday Celebration Sunday
Vernon resident Eugene Stanley and his wife spent a day with family at the Harrison home of their daughter Mrs. Bernie Hampton in honor of his upcoming eightieth birthday. The gathering included numerous Stanleys and relatives from Vernon, Harrison, Lansing, and Clare County. The couple, long-time Vernon area residents, marked 46 years of married life in Clare County.
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Vernon
Eugene Stanley
Altho
Bernie Hampton
Harrison
Clair Stanley
Jane Tooley
Lansing
Jas. Stanley
Rosemarie
Clare
Frank Holmes
Grand Lodge
Russell
Max Stanley
Ralph Bitzer
Dewey Dell and Gon
Stanley Farm
Fern Ambrosier
Flint
Clare County
Stanley
Harrigan
Alarm Turned In By Grass Fire Precaution Urged
A Mason salesman L A Conover discovered a grass fire at a tourist camp while entering the city from the north. He reported the alarm and aided prompt fire response amid extreme dry weather and a camper named Mrs Connely who tried to start a fire. The community praises Conover as a conservationist urging heightened outdoor precautions.
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L. A. Conover
Mason
Clare
Conover
Notice to Patrons of Surrey Township Agricultural School
Patrons may secure meal tickets for pupils for the ensuing year from Mrs Victor Finch. No free lunches. Produce may be furnished at market price and labor at W. P. A. prices, payable in meal tickets. Apply to Mrs Firkin for further particulars. Madge 8, Law Chairman of Health Committee.
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Victor Finch
Clare People Start New Laundry Service After Long Wait
The Sentinel reports Bob Mair opened a laundry and cleaning establishment in the Hampton building known as the Band Box. After thirty years the town gains local laundry service with a delivery system and call and delivery work completing the setup.
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the Sentinel
Bob Mair
Hampton
Clare
Mair
Primary school census allotment announced for fall
Dr Eugene B Elliott state superintendent said the first installment of primary school interest money totals 10 766 509 for this year a drop from last year and provides an average of 7 70 per census child The funds will be distributed early September directly from county treasurers to school districts The second installment about 2500 per census child will be issued around November 15
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Eugene B. Elliott
Elliott
Tribute to Charles A Thurston at Clare funeral service
A detailed obituary tribute for Charles A Thurston highlights his neighborly spirit and public service. Attendees included family from Ohio and Michigan, state funeral directors' officers, and Masonic lodge members. Past Master N Tibbits led the cemetery service, honoring a valued civic and professional servant.
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Charles Thurston
Albert Dawe
Charlie
Clare
Sentimel
Hiram Thurston
Oberlin
Ohio
Alyn W
Edwin Smith
Len
Midland
G. J. Stinson
James O’niel
Mt. Pleasant
Elmer Stevernol
West Branch
Ud Little
Prescot
W. 3. Moody
G .V. Wright
Alma
E. Wolfgang
St. Louis
Albert Miller
Farwell
Micheal
Bryant Fanning
Wm. Murphy
June Rose
Harrison
John Husted
Coleman
A. M. Bradley
Leo Odin
Grand piano for sale in walnut finish
Small size grand piano in walnut finish resembles new. Very cheap player piano offered for 65 dollars. Address R Fy Pomeroy 300 Marie Street Bay City.
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Wilk
Gall
R. Fy Pomeroy
Mariae St
Bay Citys
Widely Known Railroad Man Merrill Dies at 72
John W. Merrill died at his Mt. Pleasant home after a heart attack. A veteran of 50 years in railroad work, 36 as brakeman and conductor on Pere Marquette lines v, he was well known across Isabella Clare Midland counties. Funeral Friday at Stinson's chapel Mt. Pleasant at 2 PM officiated by Reverend H. Curch. Surviving: wife Emma Merrill a son Harry a daughter Vern Schaffer of Harrison two sisters Louise Lowes Toronto and Addie Merrill Seattle.
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John “W. ‘Merrill
Mt. Pleasant
Mr. Merrill
Pere Marquette
Harrison
Mr. Pleasant
Clare
Coleman
Beaverton
Isabella
Midland
Stinson’s Chapel
Curch
Merrill
Canada
Michigan
North College Avenue
Emma Merrill
Harry
Vern Schaffer
Louise Lowes
Toronto
Addie Merrill
Seattle
Washington
Walter L. Main Circus Makes Clare Stop August 17
Walter L. Main Circus announces its first Clare appearance on August 17 with Grice Hodgins and The Hodgins Family of riders, famed for Miss Hodgins wardrobe changes. The 50th Golden Jubilee tour introduces Tarazan the Human Ape, an air conditioned tent, new lighting, Awake America spectacle, free pre show attractions, and other surprises for fans.
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Grice Hodzins
Hodgins
Walter L. Main
Clare
Equestrienne
Spangleland
Miss Hodgins
Ballet
St. Leon
Walter L. Main Circus
Tarazan
America
Fifth Annual Mater Reunion Held in Clare
The fifth Mater reunion gathered 29 attendees from Detroit Pontiac Plint Marshall and Grass Lake at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Mater on East Sixth Street Clare. A sumptuous picnic dinner with ice cream followed by games and reminiscences closed the day with plans to return in 1587.
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Mater
D. B. Mater
East Sixth Street
Detroit
Pontiac
Plint
Marshall
Grass Lake
Clary
Robert Hudson Low Bidder On Two New Construction Jobs
Low bids were announced by the state highway department for ten new projects totaling 1 078 million dollars. Robert Hudson of Owosso topped bids on two sections including 4 383 miles of 20 foot concrete pavement on M 46 and 3 468 miles on US 27 with bids of 146 828 41 and 114 656 88 respectively.
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Robert Hudson
State Highway Department
Houghton Lake
Harrison
Prudenville
Murray D. van Wagoner
Montcalm County
Owosso
Rostomman County
Loxley
Robert “Hudson
ODDFELLOWS INSTALL OFFICERS FRIDAY NIGHT
Clare Lodge No 333 I O O F held its semi annual installation of officers at the regular lodge meeting Friday night. Thomas B Abbott district deputy grand master presided with William Oden of Farwell Lodge as installing officer and Martz Detwiler as installing marshal. Last half of 1936 officers listed include Noble Grand Oliver W Nash and Vice Grand Lewis E Biter with a full slate of officers and supports.
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Clare Lodge
Thomas B. Abbott
William &. Oden
Farwall Lodge
Martz Detwiler
Marshall
Noble
Oliver W. Nash
Lewis EB. Biter
Alexander E Wylie
John L. Rodabaugh
Arthur J. Lamb
Noble Grand
Bruce Williams
Harry G. Nowlen
Arthur D. Johnson
Guardian
Andrew N. Friz
Theodore Pifer
Levi Cimmerer
Walter Pres
Clare couple wed at Congregational parsonage
Schultz of Clare and Miss Betty Buro Riussin of Saginaw married Tuesday at the Congregational parsonage with Rev. Albert Dawe officiating. Principal witnesses were Mr and Mrs Charles Sway. They plan to reside in Clare and expect to make many friends here. August 2 is Friendship Day. studio greeting cards urged.
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Schultz
Clare
Betty Buro Riussin
Saginaw
Albert Dawe
Charles Sway
Stérnamen Studio
Callaghan Announces Candidacy for State Senator
Miles M. Callaghan, longtime Clare Osceola representative, seeks the Republican nomination for state senator from the 28th district. He cites district breadth, diverse industries, and eight years in the house, pledging full time effort and aggressive support for beneficial legislation.
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Miles M. Callaghan
House of Representatives
Clare-Osceola
Callaghan
Ben Carpenter
Harrison
Carpenter
Secretary of State
Nollem Oilers Fall to Saginaw in Softball Clash
The Nollem Oilers lose to undefeated Saginaw Chevrolet Foundry in a triple A game under new floodlights. Despite holding Saginaw to five hits and producing seven, Nollem could only score two runs and concede three. Fans await the rematch to even the score.
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Nollem Oilers
Saginaw
Chevrolet
Mt. Pleasant
Alma
Muskegon
Ludington
Chevrolet Foundry
Bill Rogin
Oilers
Fred Bristol former Clare resident dies in Detroit
News from Clare reports the death of Fred G Bristol in Detroit on July 21 after heart trouble He was born in Clare in 1882 moved to Detroit at nineteen married Nellie Hem barger in 1912 He leaves wife three sons Gordon Floyd and Andrew one sister Nora Meyers funeral held at Heelon Funeral Mansion with local attendees from Olate
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Clare
Fred Bristol
Detroit
Fred G. Bristol
Susig Bristol
Nellie Hembarger
Gordon
Floyd
Andrew
Nora Meyers
Héelon
Olate
Dohn Presley
Consumers Power Service Challenge Prompts Courtesy Focus
A fragmented OCR item notes Consumers Power urging courteous service and prompt payment of power bills. It emphasizes customer care and timely remittance as key points.
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Atty
Brother's
Surrey Township Agricultural School
Madge 8
Law
Héwith« Comiittee
Elliot
Charles “A. Thurston
John Merrill
Howard W. Jones
Fintex
Fox
Oddfellows
Joel Presley
Roy Barton
M. M. Callaghan
Fred. Bristol
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