Weekend accidents leave several injured in Mt Pleasant and nearby towns
Mt Pleasant and surrounding areas reported multiple crashes over the Memorial Day weekend. Leon Conners 20 of Mt Pleasant pleaded guilty to reckless driving after losing control on US 10 near the Wabash crossing, injuring passenger Lyle Howay and causing a power outage. Other crashes south of Clare on US 27 left Howard Wentworth severely injured and his wife and Freddie Angell treated. A Harrison county collision on a county road injured four, including Katherine DeBarr, and a Bay City driver David Dunn was rear ended by Robert Hirschelman near US 10. Police issued ten speeding tickets as crews logged heavy Memorial Day traffic.
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Leon D. Conners
Mt. Pleasant
Lloyd Conners
Wabash
Maple Street
Consumers Power
Harold Jones
Jones
Lyle J. Howay
Clare
Leon Conners
Wm. B. Dunlop
Howard Wentworth
Rosebush
Mies
Freddie J. Angell
Wentworth
Margaret
Clare Hospital
Angell
Airport Inn
Harrison
Gerald DeBarr
Samuel Bryan
Hazel Park
DeBarr
Bryan
Clara Bryan
Hershal Fuller
HE. Davies
Katherine DeBarr
Detroit
Dunn
Hirschelman
Norm Lackie
Pread
Ewors
Michigan Savings Bonds drive tops half quota
More than half of Michigan 48.5 million dollar Savings Bonds quota has been sold in the Opportunity Bond Drive led by D. W. Cote. Total to date 25.529 million with Otsego county at 184 percent and Presque Isle at 112 percent. Wayne county already 60 percent of its 26.154 million dollar quota. One hundred volunteer salesmen are promoting payroll savings in factories statewide with corporate support and state leaders backing the program. An authentic 1849 wagon symbol toured Clare with the Clare High School Band parading and performing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
D. W. Cote
Otsego County
Presque Isle
Wayne County
DU. S
Burroughs Adding Machine Company
Standard Register Company
Todd Company, Inc
United States Treasury
Clare
Clare High School
McEwan Street
Cancer Society Drive Nets 137 Percent of Clare County Quota
The American Cancer Society drive in Clare County raised 1171.32 dollars, 137 percent of the local quota. Forty four percent of the funds stay in the county for financial and educational use. Beta Sigma Phi Sorority conducted the drive in Clare, now in its second year. Mrs. J W Wicklund Jr named county commander for the coming year. Gratitude extended to contributors and to Mrs. Rexford Allen, with thanks to Mrs. Louis Gee of Farwell and Mrs. Curtiss Merten of Harrison for assistance.
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The
American. Cancer Society
Clare County
Clare
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
J. W. Wicklund, Jr
Clare MFG Company Employees Picnic at Harrison
Clare Manufacturing Company invites employees and families to a June 11 picnic at the county Fair Grounds in Harrison. The program spans games for children, softball, amateur shows, quizzes, dancing, and meals with music and prizes throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Mfg
Harrison
Clare Manufacturing Company
Summer Mass Schedules Released for Two Churches
Fy J J Sruba announces summer Mass times for June to August at St Cecilia Clare and St Athanasius Harrison. St Cecilia Masses 7:30 and 10:20 a m each Sunday. St Athanasius Masses 8:00 and 10:30 a m each Sunday. Confessions at usual hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fy. J. J
Claré Manufacturing to resume production after Ford strike
The Claré Manufacturing Company will restart operations next Monday after a stoppage since May 18 caused by the Ford strike. About 125 employees have been on service production maintenance and new machinery installation during the shutdown and the plant expects nearly 300 workers in the distributor division once fully back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claré Manufacturing Company
Dis‘tributor
Kingsbury
Orginal
Four Years of High School Life Close for Clare Seniors
Clare High closes its four year run for the senior class with memories from the fall of 1945. Students elected officers, adopted blue and white colors and the white rose as a class emblem, and enjoyed welcome parties and campus events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CLARE
Clare High
Bates
Garthe
Tom Burdo
Herb Byers
Donna Foote
Rosemary O’toole
Skull
Mary and
Cecelia Dora
Russel Mills
Esther Benic
Bill Wilson
Kenneth Gillis
Joe Pudway
Bill Davis
Budd Lake
Old Clare High
Gene Murphy
Tom, Mickle
William Montney
Dawn Drake
Mt. Pleasant
Janie Quebeck
Marilyn Norcross
Bay City
Vére Shull
Harrison High
Ben Chadwick
Betty Wright
Jack Powers
Wheeler
Memorial Day loss reported for Glen DeJung
Miss Imogene Hickey and brothers Alfred and Emerson learn their brother in law Glen DeJung died suddenly from a heart attack in Scottville that morning. Funeral services were held there on Thursday morning. DeJung is survived by his wife Rose Hickey and a son Wendell of Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imogene Hickey
Alfred
Emerson
Glen DeJung
Scottville
Mr. DeJung
Miss
Rose Hickey
Wendell
Detroit
Clare Dairy Day set for four county observance
The fourth annual Four-County Dairy Day will be held in Clare on June 14 with a dairy men banquet the night before at Hotel Doherty. Michigan State College and State Department of Agriculture speakers will address dairy interests, with cattle exhibits, breed champions, and $5 per head awards. Tickets available at The Citizens State Bank or County Agent offices. limited accommodations for 300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Gladwin
Isabella
Midland
Doherty
Michigan State College
State Department of Agriculture
Michigan State
Michigan State Dairy Queen of 1949, Jane McKimmy
Beaverton
Betty Rossman
Saginaw
Jersey
Guernsey
FEA
Michigan
Citizens State Bank
Christian Endeavor Rally at Arthur Center
The Young People's Christian Endeavor Rally will be held Sunday evening June Sth in the new Arthur Center church. Rev. Gerald Brady of Harrison will be guest speaker with special music by Rev. Brady and Arthur Center Church. The event features a revised contest method and a three month winning book, led by Larry Rank with Alma Rank at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Christian Endeavor
Arthur Center
Gerald Brady
United Brethren
Harrison
Brady
Larry Rank
Alma ‘Rank
Guest Speaker and Communion at Balsley School
Rev. R. C. Hawkins of Owosso District Superintendent of Pilgrim Holiness Church will preach and give communion at 8:00 Sunday evening June 8 at Balsley School. An opportunity for baby dedication will be offered with special music and a lively song service. You are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Hawkins
Owosso
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Baisley
Clare High School to Graduate Forty Seven Friday
Sixty second annual Commencement Week at Clare High School includes Class Night on Friday for forty seven seniors to receive diplomas from Leo Brown. Baccalaureate is Sunday with Rev William Powe delivering the sermon. National Honor Society members from fifteen percent of the class will be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare High School
William Powe
Leo Brown
Board of Education
National Honor Society
Clare
James Richardson
Donna, Foote
Robert Krell
Donald Holbrook
Ann Seiter
Annabelle Strouse
Nyla Belle Walker
National Office of Education
Washington, D. C
Austin F. Bates
Stephen S. Nisbet
Michigan State Board of Education
Alma College
Mr. Nisbet
Freeont
Michigan
Clare Merchants Fall to Coleman in Sunday Baseball clash
The Clare Merchants lost 10 to 6 as Coleman led by Tulk's five hit performance and ten runs on five hits. Clare’s Bill Foell hit a 370 foot homer and Red Chapman added a two hit day. Next Sunday Wise visits for a 2 30 start at the school field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Merchants
Coleman
Tulk
Clare
Bill Foell
Red Chapman
Wise
School Picnics Set for Clare Junior and High Schools
Superintendent Austin F. Fates announced Clare Junior High and High School picnics at Wilson State Park in Harrison next week. Seventh and eighth graders picnic on Wednesday June 8, high school classes on Thursday June 9 with bus transport provided and parents invited to drive if they wish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin F. Fates
Clare
Wilson State Park
Harrison
Clare Hair Dresser Opens Farewell Shop
Peter Reale formerly of New York City and recently of Clare opens his beauty shop in Farwell offering complete hair dressing and soon manicuring services. Friends wish him success at the new location near the Farwell post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Reale
New York City
Clare
Farwell
Preaching Services at Maple Grove Union Church
Preacting services scheduled for Friday night June 3 at 8:80 oclock at Maple Grove Union Church. Gordon ee speaker special konge and mute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Grove Union Church
Gordon Ee
Konge
Parade of pilots over Clare airport caps May 30 event
Clare aviation community stages an aerial parade organized by airport manager Courtney Bauer. The diamond and V formations feature pilots including Russell Dowd Ernest Irwin Donald Tenney Gordon Kleiner Kenneth Thibaut and others as spectators praise the first of its kind flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Courtney K. Bauer
Russell Dowd
Russell Foell
Ernest Irwin
Donald Tenney
Greenville
Michigan
Laurence Colter
Greenville Flying Service
Gordon Kleiner
Donald Dalton
Kenneth Thibaut
Ford Peyton
Leo Brown
Laurence Leiter
Leslie Bonstelle
Stinson
Clare District 1949 Boy Scout Softball Schedule Announced
The Clare District Boy Scout 1949 softball schedule lists weekly games from June 6 to August 15 with home venues in Clare Farwell Harrison Temple and Farwell. Results are reported to Harold Schaeffer. a trophy will be awarded by George White. ties prompt a fall playoff. Scoutmasters of districts include Troop 115 Kenswenner and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
George White
Farwell
Clare Temple
Harrison
Temple
Harrison Temple
Harold Schaeffer
District C
Kenswenner
High School
Warwell
Ford Peyton
Dodge & Plymouth Seles
Marvin Heintz
Orville Petro
Sohio
Phone Farwell
John A. Jackson Dies at Clare Home in 80s Era
John A. Jackson longtime Clare pioneer died at his home Saturday morning at age 90. Born in 1858 in Liverpool England he lived in Canada and Ontario before settling in Clare in 1878. He worked with Lansing Lumber Co owned a meat business and built a brick building on McEwan Street. He served as postmaster for Woodrow Wilsons administration and was active in civic affairs. Funeral services were held at St. Cecilias Church with pallbearers including grandsons. Interment followed at St. Cecilia Cemetery.
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John A. Jackson
Clare
Liverpool
England
Canada
Laurence W
John
Harry
Ethel Schlegel
Frank
Nelle Peterson
Charles
Marjorie Achard
Jackson
McEwan Street
Woodrow Wilson
Cat Clare
Third Ward
Clara
W. J Woodward
St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church
Knights of Columbus
Young
Laurence Jackson, Jr
J.C. ‘Jackson
William Jackson
John Schlegel
Dominic McConnell
St. Cecilia’s Choir
James Ryan
Francis Jackson Sempowski
St. Cecilia’s
T. H. Shepherd
Hilda
Toronto
Ontario
Winifred Jackson
J. C. Jackson
Thos. Jackson
Detroit
Nora Jackson
Alpena
Wm. Jackson
Midland
Bessie Jackson ‘ Cowan
Mason
Frances Jackson Sempowski
Birmingham
Martha. Sumter
Gayle Shafer
Lake Orion
Clare Henderson
Millington
Harl Schlegel
Lansing
Roy Riser
Joseph Riser
Emma Maiers
sMavis Stoddard
Saginaw
Garfield Township School District Registration Notice
Qualified electors of Garfield Township Michigan note regular registration at Garfield Township Hall on Saturday June 11 1949 from 2 00 p m to 8 00 p m Dated May 31 1949 Roads Bellows Secretary of Board of Education.
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Garfield
State of
Michigan
Garfield Township
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Cancer Society Fund
Hotel Doherty
Collect
Ryan
June Baumgartner
Bob Humphrey
State Dairy Queen
Christian Endeavor
Balsley School
Clare School
Clare Hair Dresser
Stephen 8
Nisbet
Roads Bellows
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