Former Mann Siding resident Harmon Hitts dies at 58
Harmon J. Hitts born April 19 1874 in Henty County Ohio died May 22 1932 at his sister's home in Somerset Center Michigan. He formerly lived in Mann Siding and leaves seven sisters and one brother. Funeral was held Wednesday at 2 30 p m at United Brother n church Harrison with Rev Charles Kleinhardt officiating. Interment in Harrison cemetery.
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Harmon J. Hitts
Henty County
Ohio
J. N. Hoy
Somerset Center
Michigan
Mann Siding
Joseph. G
Suzan M. Hitts
United Brothern Church
Harrison
Chas. Kleinhardt
Harrison Cemetery
Memorial Day program honors those who Went West in Farwell
A large crowd in Farwell gathered for Memorial Day, led by Rev. Mary House. Clare high school band and Farwell high school orchestra performed, with solos by R. English and a reading by Master Eugene Hsterline. Rev. J. E. Lockyer delivered the address on heritage and task. Walter H. Larman Post of Clare observed the ritualistic service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwell
Mary House
Clare High School
My Land
Eugene Hsterline
Farwell High School
R. English
Homer Stinchcombe
J. E. Lockyer
Walter H. Larman
Clare
Memorial Sunday at Methodist Church
Memorial Sunday service at the M. H. church attracted a full house. Civil War and World War veterans, W R C and Auxiliary received front seats. Verna Miller, Bessie Brasington, and Irehe Wood served as ushers. The high school orchestra conducted by Donald Wohlven performed well. Four year old Donald Davison sang a solo to compliments for him and his parents. A male quartet closed the musical program followed by an address from Rev. John Lockyer in his usual pleasing manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H
Verna Miller
Bessie Brasington
Irehe Wood
Donald Wohlven
Donald Davison
Jeddo
Clarence Davison
John
Lockyer
Card of Thanks from Ella Mae Sage
I sincerely appreciate the kind letters and remembrances of my Clare friends during my illness at the hospital at Flint and since I have been at home in Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint
Clare
Isabella County Republican Candidate Announces Run for Representative
H. L. Winslow announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for Representative in Isabella county. He cites nine years as county supervisor from Mt. Pleasant and nine years on the Mt. Pleasant city commission ahead of the September 13 primaries.
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Isabella County
Mt. Pleasant
H. L. Winslow
Edmond Woods Seeks Renomination as Clare County Sheriff
Political advertising announces Edmond Woods as a Republican candidate for re nomination to the Clare County sheriff position in the September primaries. The notice urges voters in Clare County to consider Woods for the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
List Your Livestock With Farmers Produce
Shipping dates listed June 7 and June 24 for livestock ads. Contact P Fy Geack at telephone 139 for details and arrangements.
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Telephone 139
P. Fy Geack
Michigan towns report varied civic and crime notes
Harbor Springs votes 87 to 185 to incorporate as a fifth class city. Elsewhere officials probe a Wellman Oil Co. pumping-station bombing. Two men sought for a Vandercook Lake barber shop robbery. Hazel Harder tops Penamo High School graduates. Mt. Clemens refines Porto Rican sugar with 75 workers, rising to 250 in October.
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Harbor Springs
Mt. Pleasant
Isabella County
Wellman Oil Co
Grand Rapids
Central Michigan Oil Field
Jonia
Hazel Harder
Penamo High School
Mt. Clemens
Mt. Clemens Operating Co
Porto Rico
Fr ancis Gingery’s Mother Dies in Grant Township
Mrs Francis Gingery died at her son Bruce Gingery’s home in Grant Township after a long illness. She was 68 years 3 months 4 days old. Funeral services were held at the home then at Gladwin Highland Cemetery with family present including her daughter Mrs By a Maud McKinny and son Earl of Flint. Grandsons Marion Gingery of Argentine and Leo Goodwin of Mt Rose attended.
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Francis’ ‘Gingery
Bruce
Gingery
Rey. le M. ‘Whitney
Gladwin
Highland
Gilmore Farm
City
Marion R. Gingery
Argentine
Leo. Goodwin
Mt. Rose
Community Meeting Notices and Dinner Fundraiser
Upcoming events include Class Night at the school auditorium Friday June 3. King's Daughters meet with Mrs Dewey Paxton next Thursday afternoon. The Guild gathers at Mrs Jas Rogers home next Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Tichenor in charge and lunch served. Ladies Union offers a 35 cent dinner at Mrs Fred Hudsons home Thursday evening June 9.
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King
Dewey Paxton
Guild
Jas. Rogers
Ladies Union
Fred Hudson
Adv
Oilmen Versus Coral. Roosevelt Wins Third Straight
Roosevelt Oil ball team triumphed 3-2 over Coral as Jack Brewster delivered the winning run with a seventh inning single. Ashley pitched well for Coral, holding Roosevelt to five hits, while Roosevelt fielding sparkled. Roosevelt to play Mt. Pleasant’s fast pokeview nine Sunday June 5 at Mt. Pleasant fair grounds.
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Roosevelt
Jack Brewster
Ashley
Oilmen
Cowden
Mt. Pleasant Fair Grounds
Mt. Pleasant
R. Cowden
Loomis
Coral
Bolen
Appreciation note from Mrs. Fred Giebel
Mrs. Fred Giebel of 516 Davenport Street Saginaw Michigan thanks friends for letters and cards during illness and for birthday wishes on May 18. She says the kindness will never be forgotten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Giebel
Davenport St
Saginaw, Mich
Thanks to neighbors for flowers and sympathy in our loss
The Kleiner family expresses gratitude for flowers and expressions of sympathy after the death of their husband and father. They thank the singers and Rev. Binhammer for comforting words and convey heartfelt appreciation.
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Binhammer
Henry Kleiner
Thanks for Kind Acts in Our Bereavement
We thank friends for their kindness after our loss and for the many floral and spiritual bouquets extended to us during this bereavement.
Henderson seeks renomination for County Clerk post
Wm A Henderson announces candidacy for renomination as County Clerk and Register of Deeds as a Republican in the September primaries. Political advertisement 3212.
Wool Wanted and Farm Supplies Advert
Wool wanted by Jas A Stanley of Farwell. Also buys or sells commercial fertilizer hay cedar fence pasta and potatoes. Contact Jas A Stanley Farwell phone 36'W a7tt.
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Jas
A. Stanley
Farwéll
Sicilian Gourmets Andieat Sicily Goddess Adephagia
A folklore note recalls Adephagia, a goddess of good food, linked to Sicilian gourmets and their altars where cooks seek inspiration for meals.
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Sicily
Adephagia
Cainoo
Memorial Day Observances and Local Visit Notes
Weal Bughan and Clifford Randle marched in Clare and Farwell Memorial Day events. A deer crossed Mrs Bertha Randals farm with two dogs in pursuit, then returned east later. Mrs Seymour returned to McBride after weeks with her daughter. Carl Cotton and family visited Schaar parents. Floyd Penland family were in Cadillac, and Ernest Orton with Fred Turbush and relatives visited Charlie Jestmin. Virginia Macklem hosted a ten year birthday party. Densmore twins Sarah and Lila spent days with Norman Densmore in Norman. returned to Pontiac.
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Densmore
Sarah
Lila
Norman Densmores
Pontiac
Sunshine Club Jubilee At Hight Point Lake
The Sunshine Club Jubilee was a May 26 event at the Pleasant home of Mr and Mrs Wm Clark Sand Beach. A picnic dinner followed by lawn program of recitations reading and singing. At 3 pm races and contests with prizes. The club has been active since May 1 1917.
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Hight Point Lake -Sunshine Club
Wm. Clark
Sand Beach
Sunshine Club
Claud Wheaton
Roy Cook
Big Rapids
Joe Craford
Celia Craford
Milo Nagy
Chippeway Road
Lew Richards
Don Brown
Winn
Advance Grange social updates and local visits
The column records numerous local visits and social events. Mr and Mrs Guy Williams visit Vene Badgley and other relatives. Hector Urbain sees Harry Fancon family. a Robt Cochran home party honors Mrs Robt Cochran JoLu Loar and Mrs Eylyn Cotton with about fifty guests. various calls from Beaverton Flint Detroit and Midland residents are noted. many families send greetings and condolences while Grange meetings feature Adam Reger and Edith Raymond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Williams
Vene Badgley
Hector Urbain
Harry Fancon
Robt. Cochran
Jolu Loar
Eylyn Cotton
Wm. Langin
Johnson
Beaverton
Geo. Séliunk
Reginald McBride
Flint
Penny
Detroit
Tryon
Zella
Donna Davis
Wilbur Lower
F. P. Davis
Brand
Nelson Qarrow
Midland
Lewis Slater
Howard Cotton
Basil, Hickborn
Bertha Lake
Melvin Purdy
Henry Hilborns
Clare Shipping Dates Announced for June
The Clare Shipping Association lists sailing dates on Tuesday June 14 and Tuesday June 28. H A Dawson is the shipper and the contact phone is 220821.
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Clare Shipping Association
County Rurals to Receive Diplomas
County Rurals to receive diplomas as Clare County marks the rural day event with a full program. The ceremony features invocation by Rev. Ray Busler, salutatory by Marguerite Byba, address by Rev. H. B. Johnson, valedictory by Agnes McClain, and diploma presentations to graduates led by Asa H. Aldrich. The class roster lists over 80 graduates and the color and flower themes are red, white, and blue with the motto Education Is Wealth.
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Clare County
Clare
Ray Busler
Floyd Holford
Marguerite Byba
Dorothy Shaver
Uoah Abbott
Reading
H. B. Johnson
Elizabeth Feightner
Lucille Coulter
Edith Louch
Phyllis Schaaf
Hazel Sutton
Hazel Stottlemeyer
Agnes McClain
Com’v. Asa H. Aldrich
A. F. Light
Joseph Ahac
Marguerite Amy
James G.beerens
James Brooks
Marguerite Isabell Byba
Kenneth Roy Coulter
Eeith Davis
May Defrees
Glenn R. Fackler
Bessie
Ellen Marie Robinett
Ruby L. Sanford
Marion Sersaw
Helen Shimmell
Dorothy Helene Stuermer
Marguerite E. Townsend
Andrew VanderWouder
Frank “Walters
Clyde H. Wilson
Daniel Woodry
Claude D. Allen
Féin G. Andrews
Ila Mael Blain
Doris Burton
Melvin Campbell
Nina EK. Cradit
George A. Davison
Eilel_L. Dysinger
Arthur Fahnstock
Albert Gilson
Donaldb. Hainés
A. J. Hampton
Marion Harrold
Ronald K. Hitts
Frank Kreh
Mar, Forrest
Leethi
Josephine BH. Lumley
Agnes L. McClain
Germaine McKenna
Beatri¢ée Mitchell
Jesse Vernell Newman
Elizabeth . _ Oman
Kenneth ‘ Phares
George ° Price
Francis Reed
William
Howard Rut‘ter
Lucille Mae. Schunk
Velma N. Shaver
James Shinabarger
Floyd Switzer
Cleo S. Tryon
Dorothy Mae
First Variety of Cotton Linked to Primitive Cultivation
The article notes that the earliest cotton crop, grown by ancient people, is thought to have been a tree or shrut variety. It discusses origins and speculative cultivation practices of early cotton.
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Ella Mae Sage
Wats
Edmond Woods
Jackson
John Holmes
Vandercook Lake
Holmes
Romeo
Maurice EB. Bates
University of Michigan School of Engineering
Lafayette H. Bates
Romeo High School
St. Ignace
George W. Tennant
St. [Gnace
Richard E. Byrd
South Poles
Byrd
South Pole
Tekonsha
Pottawattomie
Te-Kon-Qu-Sha
L. J. Smith
Grand Haven
Paul H. Behm
F .F. Behm
Battle Creek
Phil Haughey
Australia
Haughey
Kellogg G Co
Scout
East Lansing
Michigan State College
Upper Peninsula
Muskegon
Manistee
Lansing
Martin Degropper
State Highway Department
Chatham
Pieterie Segis de Kol
Upper Peninsula Farm
America
G. W. Putnam
Ann Arbor
India
University of Michigan
George Mathews
Surhir H. Chakravarti
Aid Mathews
Chakravarti
Francis Gingery
Grant’ Township
Sheridan
Eight Point Lake
H. A. Dawson
Shipper
Citizens State Bank
The
American Bankers Association
Michigan Bankers Association
National Credit Corporation
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Asa H. Aldrich
Chancey H. Jones
Bruce Williams
Evelyn ‘Baker
Mabel Shearer
Wayne Chatterton
Francis Dicken
Leola Cuddie
Genevieve Luce
Lillian Knight
Lucile Brooks
Belle Deller
Clyde Brown
Georgia Beakes
Ruby Jordan
Paul Wallace
Ireta Bailey
Francis Ty
Gertrude Mitchell
Francis Thomas
Chanecey Jones
Clara Rockey
Lillian Hatch
Berthas Babcock
Florence Albee
Floyd Swein
Lena Watson
Eunice Harrold
Elizabeth Laycock
Jay Lovesey
Rachel Willey
Bernice Gibbons
Forest Howell
Velma Lloyd
Mae Pleming
Martha Fuller
Bessie Boughton
Hazel Armstrong
Iola Amble
Doris Foutch
Gladys Reid
John Boakes, Jr
Frank Nash
Vesta Fawley
Emil Giers
Blanche Strouse
Oliver Nash
Clara Williams
Thelma Brooks
Bertha Bulman
Grangers
O. D. Bayes Bakery
Twin Elm
U.S