Seniors Depart in Major Clare County Athletics Shuffle
The article lists Clare County seniors leaving multiple teams after this season. Football seniors include Bob Humphrey, Don Holbrook, Bob Wallace, Tom Mickle, Jim Tubbs, Gene Murphy, Lynn Hahn, Elwood Worstell, Norris Phillips, Reine Reeder, and Bob Krell, with various future paths. Track and basketball losses follow, affecting Krell, Mickle, Worstell, Byers, Wallace, Hahn, and Holbrook, as the school reshapes squads for next year.
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Bob Humphrey
Bob Wallace
Bob
Tom Mickle
Jim Tubbs
Gene Murphy
Clare County
Don Holbrook
Ky Coveart
Elwood Worstell
Reine Reeder
Lynn “Hahnyack
Hahn
Norris Phillips
Joslin
Hagegart
Bob Krell
Richardson
Jim Richardson
Lynn Hahn
Herb
Byers
Clare
Lynn “Hahn
Bill Borle
Senior Trip to Niagara Falls Poems and Parades Highlight Detroit to Buffalo Journey
A group of seniors traveled Sunday May 22 from Detroit to Buffalo then Niagara Falls by boat and train. They enjoyed a carnival dance hats and horns, a dance program, and later music on the boat. Clare won with Bob Krell singing and Herb Byers won Easter Parade fancy hat. The trip concluded with a Detroit Zoo visit and return to Clare by 8 p.m. Tuesday.
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Glass
Detroit
Buffalo
New York
Niagara
Clare
Bob Krell
Herb
Byers
Senior Play Good Night Ladies Receives Praise
The senior play Good Night Ladies was staged Friday May 20 with strong attendance. Barbara Johnson thanked Mrs Bowerman for directing and guidance as Verna Nash Helen Raleigh Rosie OToole Jane Raleigh Don Holprook Sam Raleigh along with Ben McKnight Herb Byers Julie Ireland Lorraine Schultz Bob Krell Diana Wilson Nyla Walker Bill Montney Jeah Benchley formed a lively cast.
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Barbara Johnson
Seniors Earn School Honors in Flint and Local Hotels
Don ma Foote received the D A R Good Citizenship Award in Flint. James Richardson earned the Kiwanis award for scholarship and athletic ability at the Doherty Hotel. Robert Humphrey named most valuable football player by the squad. Jim Richardson offered two scholarships choosing Albion College. Annatélie Strouse awarded a two year scholarship from Central Michigan College based on citizenship and scholarship.
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Donma Foote
Flint
James Richardson
Kiwanis
Doherty Hotel
Robert Humphrey
Jim Richardson
Regents
University of Michigan
Albion College
Jim
Albion
Annatélie Strouse
Central Michigan College
Speech Honors Shine in Coleman District Contest
Julie Ireland won first place in oration at Coleman District with Dawn Drake second. Bob Wallace took first in extempore. Julie Ireland earned a scholarship to Alma College and dictionaries were awarded by the Detroit News. Verna Nash and Julie Ireland led debates with five wins out of six, earning forensic honors at the June assembly.
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Seeetante
Coleman
Julie Ireland
Dawn Drake
Bob Wallace
Alma College
Colsman
Detroit’ News
Verna Nash
Herb Byers
Julie
Verna Jean
Alma
Julie Mae
Detroit Free Press
Clare High seniors lead chorus and operetta Pickles
The Clare High music department, overseen by Mrs. Georgia Warner, staged a year of performances. Seniors Ann Seiter Lorraine Schultz Rosie O Toole sang in the chorus while Ben McKnight Bob Wallace Lynn Hahn Tom Mickle Elwood Worstell Don Holbrook Bill Montney Herb Byers Fred Wilson and Diana Wilson supported the operetta and minstrel show.
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Clare High
Georgia Warner
Ann Seiter
Lorraine Schultz
Rosie O'Toole
Ben McKnight
Bob Wallace
Lynn Hahn
Tom Mickle
Elwood Worstell
Don Holbrook
Bill Montney
Herb Byers
Fred Wilson
Diana Wilson
Pickles
Hangs Maier
Rumski
Faithful Sleuth
Jigo
Gypsy King
Ands
Senior Dress Up Day Parade Marks May Event
Seniors dressed in elaborate costumes for a May 19 dress up day. An 11 30 parade down town preceded a staged assembly amid cheers. The crowd recalled the 1925 basketball team and a host of notable costumes including theater and society figures.
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Tone Twins
Doctor Wilson
Schultz
Wallace and
Mickle
Miss Plushbottom
Palace Saloon
Gloria Hales
Nature
John O'Toole
Benny McKnight
Verna Nash
Dawn Drake
Carl Carr
Bonnie Allen
Weekend Accident Report Involving Carnival Workers
Alfred M. Doherty faced a reckless driving summons after an accident injuring Morris Williams a carnival worker. Williams suffered a deep forehead gash and limb injuries and was treated at Clare Hospital. Williams and two carnival employees reported walking off the pavement when the collision occurred.
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Alfred M. Doherty
Morris Williams
Doherty
Willams
Monkey Bite Kills King Alexander of Greece in 1920
A fragmentary report states King Alexander of Greece died on October 25 1920 from a bite by a pet monkey. The text includes garbled names and phrases about parliamentary matters and family notices.
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Alexander
Greece
Pine
Paul
Ped
Class of '49 celebrates senior year and Niagara Falls trip
The Pioneer records the Mt Pleasant high school class of 1949 with names of officers and changes. Officers Don Holbrook Julia Ireland Nyla Walker and Ben McKnight steer fundraisers for a senior trip to Niagara Falls on May 22. The year ends with the senior play Good Night Ladies and a prom at the Doherty Hotel.
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Ann Selter
Mt. Pleasant
Glen Howlett
Jack Fortin
Don Holbrook
Julia Ireland
Nyla Walker
Ben McKnight
Niagara Falls
Doherty Hotel
League Standings From Sunday Games
Mt Pleasant leads with 8 wins 6 losses while Leaton and Rosebush show 2 1 and 2 1 records. Harrison and Weidman sit at 2 1 and 2 1 with Coleman 2 1 and Clare 0 8. Next Sunday features Weidman at Seaton Rosebush at Farwell Harrison at Coleman Wise at Clare Mt Pleasant open date.
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Mt. Pleasant
Harrison
Leaton
Coleman
Clare
Weidman
Iarwell
Rosebush
Atte Leaton
da Farwell
Lightning Photographed In Interests of Science
Scientists at General Electric conducted their eighth summer of lightning research atop the Empire State Building. Complete photos and measurements were taken of strokes hitting the National Broadcasting Company antenna, enabling a three dimensional view and exact length, aiding control and laboratory testing of electrical apparatus.
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General Electric Company
New York
Empire State Building
National Broadcasting Company
Golf instruction leads to humorous tee mishap
Two men on a golf course argue over rules while one slices a drive into a tree. The ball bounces back to the tee where the player catches it midflight, prompting a straight faced reply to tee it up again and put hands in pockets.
Indian parishioner’s sermon verdict rings loud
A respectful Indian attendee described the Sunday sermon as high wind and big thunder with no rain, signaling his disappointment despite being a devout Christian.
Scurilogy in Words: A Sharp Exchange Recorded
A terse fragment shows a shouted accusation as one speaker calls another a sculp tor and a dirty chiseler, prompting a demand for exact wording. The fragment suggests a heated exchange with charged insults.
Courtroom retort as witness cites exact distance
A lawyer questions a witness with acid tones about his proximity to the accident. The witness replies with precise measurements four yards two feet three inches and explains he measured it to answer a smart aleck question.
In Memoriam for a Son and Brother Passed Away
In loving memory of our dear son and brother who died June 4, 1943. He bade no one a last farewell and his loving heart ceased to beat before we knew he was gone. We never thought that day our loved one would be called away. Until God took him home to rest. Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Tigner Brothers and Sisters.
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Reuben Tigner
Amateur Baker Makes Rhubarb Pie Mystery
Two section hands share lunch and a pie joke at work. Joe unveils a long rhubarb pie, prompting playful surprise from amet and Bill as they question the unusual length of the pie and its description.
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Joe
Bill
New Synthetic Rubber Breaks Cold War Bond
Dr S M Cadwell reports a new synthetic rubber cuts tread wear by up to 30 percent over best natural rubbers. The cold process runs in 12 hours at 4 chilly March mornings, vs hot summer conditions. RFC directed cooperation among rubber chemical and petroleum firms, predicting superior tread performance.
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S. M. Cadwell
United ‘States
Rubber
Chemitdl
RFC
Cadwell
Krea Ripened Fruits Shape Canning Choices
Best canning fruits are tree ripened while unripe varieties tend to be firm and less desirable. The guide notes ripened fruit provides better texture and sweetness for preserves and jams.
In loving memory of Adah B Vi dean and John J Rhodes
Poem-like memorial note reflects on loss and prayer for eternal rest for Adah B Vi dean and John J Rhodes. Lines express grief and plea for mercy, with biblical tone and refrain about entering the eternal home.
Summer law office schedule at Clare County Bar
The schedule lists open Saturdays during summer 1949 for Harold B. Hughes Joseph K Naumes and Hueghey with dates from June 4 to September 8. The notices show alternating attorneys and end with the Clare County Bar Assn. listing.
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Harold B. Hughes
Joseph K.naumes
Joseph K. Naumes
Harold B. Hueghey
Josephk. Naumes
Cottage for Sale in Lake Michigan Estate Auction
For liquidation of Viola Valentine estate, Joseph K Naumes as administrator offers cottage and furnishings at Perch Lake, Lake Michigan. Bids may be made in person or by mail to Joseph K Naumes, Clare, Michigan.
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Viola Valentine
Joseph K. Naumes
Lake, Michigan
Perch Lake
Joseph XK. Naumes
Clare
Michigan
Batt
Thanks for cards and letters during five weeks in hospital
Mrs. Edith Jenkins of Midland thanks friends and the Arthur Center area for cards and letters while she spent five weeks hospitalized at University Hospital in Ann Arbor.
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Ann Arbor
Arthur Center Area
Hay wagon and car exchange courtesy on dark road
A hay wagon travels a country road at night as a car nears its opposite. The car dips its headlights to avoid dazzling the wagon. The wagon's passenger suggests returning the courtesy by blowing out the offside lantern.
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George
Wise Township Board of Review Meeting Dates
The Wise township Board of Review will meet at the town hall on Tuesday and Wednesday June 14 and 15 1949 to review the assessment rolls 3612 MM D Cole Township Clerk
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Wise. Township Board of Review
D. Cole
Township
Clerix
Grant Township Board of Review
Dawson
Ler
Thanks for kindness during illness and death of wife
Levi Scott and family express sincere gratitude to friends neighbors for acts of kindness during illness and death of their wife and mother. They thank floral tributes and Rey Redman for comforting words and support.
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Rey. Redman
Levi Scott
Card of Thanks from the John Jackson Family
We thank friends and neighbors for expressions of sympathy during our bereavement. The John Jackson Family.
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John Jackson
Apple Gift Mystery in a Dental Office
A young doctor and a young dentist each fall for a typist who shared their services. The dentist departs for 10 days and instructs the typist to leave a small gift in her room. She discovers 10 apples as the present.
Vernon township Board of Review schedules June sessions
The Board of Review of Vernon township Isabella county will meet on Tuesday and Wednesday June 7 and 8 and on Monday and Tuesday June 18 and 14 from 9:00 AM to noon and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM each day. James G. Walsh, Supervisor.
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Board of Review of
Vernon Township
Isabella County
James GC. Walsh
Supervigor
Mount Vernon Grange to Host Blue Cross Talk
An open meeting at Mount Vernon Grange invites all residents to hear a Blue Cross Hospital Insurance speaker Monday night. The session begins at 8 50 and the public is welcome.
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Blue Cross Hospital Insurante
Trade In $5 Your Friendly Ford Dealer Ad Tale
Five dollar trade in offer for old batteries advertised by Dan McDonald's Your Friendly Ford Dealer. The note promotes a $5 trade in allowance and encourages customers to visit the dealership for battery exchange.
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Dan
McDonald’s
Unclear Market Chant Reveals Old Price Note
A fragmented line recalls five cent per pound pricing for tomatoes with scattered phrases about grocery practices. No clear date or place is identifiable from the readable text.
Ipper Repair We Can Fix Any Type of Zipper
A compact notice announces zipper repair services with the claim Wea are now equipped to repair any type of zipper. The ad notes business tied to 1911 Beni Box Cleaners and presents a concise, period style service offer.
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Wea
Beni Box
Not Money Down On Your Wajor Repel Work
Dan McDonell of Sony Friendly Ford Beal headlines a repair and sales push with a bold financing stance, promising flexible terms and urgent service.
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Dan McDonell
Sony Friendly
Ford Beal
Open 24 Hours at Midway Restaurant Completes Meals
A BLE Midway Restaurant advertises complete meals available around the clock. The notice emphasizes 24 hour service and continuous dining options for patrons seeking late or early meals.
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Midway
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