Former Clare teacher Estella Holden dies in Reed City
Estella Wise Holden long-time Michigan educator dies at her Reed City home after a life of teaching thirty years in rural and Clare schools. Born August 9 1879 in Chase she taught across Reed City Plymouth and Clare, was active in the Methodist church Sunday School Garden Club and Eastern Star, and survived by two sons three grandchildren and several siblings. Funeral services were held at the First Methodist Church Reed City with Rev. Walter Haston officiating. burial Woodland Cemetery.
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Estella W. Holden
Michigan
Reed City
Anthony Wise
Holden
Reed City Commercial School
Central Michigan College
Michigan State Normal College
Clare
Rosedale Gardens
Plymouth
Emma van Artsdalen Wise
Lynn C. Bisbee
John C.holden
Crandal
Flint
Kenneth
Charles Bone
Lil-ian Wise
Philadelphia
Grace Joliffe
Ray 1
Wise
Bellingham
Wash
First Methodist
Walter §. Haston
Woodland Cemetery
Jail Terms for Probation Violations and Drunk Driving
Ronald Lee Taylor of Clare was jailed 30 days after pleading guilty to probation violation and was fined. he had been placed on probation in April for destroying mailboxes west of Farwell. Scott Hemstreet of Clare was fined 53.50 after pleading guilty to drunk driving in Farwell and surrendered his license. August Kolberg of Harrison was fined 18.50 after pleading guilty to leaving the scene of an accident near Shady Lane. Chas W Friesner of Clare was fined 20.00 after pleading guilty to being drunk and disorderly in Farwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Lee Taylor
R-3
Clare
Wm. B. Dunlop
Taylor
Farwell
Scott Hemstreet
August Kolberg
Harrison
Shady Lane
Chas. W. Friesner
Rolland Thayer
Ralph Nieto Salas
Alma
Gratiot
Isabella County
Thayer
Salas
Robert George Polkow
Jonesville
James E. Gallagher
Polkow
Gallagher
Myron Hazen
Larry Covert
Barryton
Clare General Hospital
Myron
US 10
Lake Station
Larry
Little Carolyn Marie McPhall Died At Five
Carolyn Marie McPhall five year old daughter of Frank and Margaret McPhail died at home June 4 1951 in Vernon township after a brief illness. She enjoyed flowers and received many gifts on her fifth birthday from friends across Michigan. Survived by parents a brother Charles Francis grandparents Otis McPhail and Thomas Ackerman and many relatives. Funeral 2:00 PM Wednesday at Doherty Funeral Home with Rev N C Davis officiating interment Cherry Grove Cemetery. Russell Thiraton arranged.
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Carolyn Marie
Frank
Margaret McPhail
Vernon Township
Michigan
Ole
Charles Francis
Otis McPhail
Thomas Ackerman
Doherty
Rev
N. C. Davis
Cherry Grove
Russell Thiraton
Sianth
One Called For Final Induction In Clare County
Leonard L. Haton of Harrison leaves June 20 for induction into the armed services as Clare countys June quota of one. Local clerk Mrs. Harvey Hartshorn has not received calls for pre induction physicals or final induction in July. Nearby counties quotas in July include Gladwin two Isabella four Mecosta two Midland five Missaukee two Osceola three and Roscommon none.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard L. Haton
Harrison
Armed Service
Clare County
Selective Service
Harvey Hartshorn
Cal
Glenn B. Arnold
Ara’ Gladwin
Isabella
Mecosta
Midland
Missaukee
Osceola
Roscommon
Reeder Among Korean War Dead Returning Home
The remains of Cpl. James A. Reeder of Clare are among 374 Korean War dead being returned to the United States. A War Department telegram told his mother Mrs. J. A. Reeder. Also returning aboard the Lawrence Victory are 12 Michigan service members including Pfc. Richard H. Mohowitsch of Midland. Funeral plans await arrival of the body in California.
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Cpl
James A. Reeder
Clare
United States
J. A. Reeder
War Department
Michigan
Two Will Be Sentenced On Grave Counts
The People v Myrtle Shumway saw a circuit court verdict of guilty on an assault with intent to murder charge after a two hour jury deliberation. Shumway shot her husband through the neck in February. Forrest Strong pleaded guilty to statutory rape involving a 15 year old Lake girl. Both cases referred to Probation Officer Morris W Shaw for investigation before sentencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Shumway
Donald EB. Holbrook
Gircuit
Forrest Strong
Lake
Morris W.shaw
Midland
Tight pitching marks Central League games
Mt. Pleasant Green Sox edged Seaton 4 2 at Island Park on Memorial Day with Leaton scoring in the second and fifth. Vaughn Geiger held Seaton to five hits while Keebaugh allowed three safeties amid errors. Oil City beat Farwell 11 8 and Leaton beat Bear City 3 1. Sunday's schedule lists Farwell at Mt Pleasant Seaton at Oil City Marion at Rosebush Reed City at Harrison.
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Mt. Pleasant
Green Sox
Seaton
Island Park
Leaton
Vaughn Geiger
Keebaugh
Oil City
Central Michigan
Leage
Farwell
Dysinger
Farwell News
Beal City
John Keebaugh
Bear City
Junior Denslow
Marion
Reed City
Rosebush
Harrison
Merchants Round Table Meeting Set at Hotel Doherty
The Chamber of Commerce Retail Round Table meets Tuesday evening June 12 at 8:00 at Hotel Doherty. Howard R. Sommers of Michigan State College Division of Field Service leads the session on retailer concerns. A good attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Hotel Doherty
Howard R. Sommers
Michigan State College Division of Field Service
Clare County Softball League Opens With Close Contests
The Clare County Softball League 1951 opened with Clare Mfg defeating Dan McDonald 13 to 5 as Brown & Bruckart edged Dover 8 to 7 in a disputed seventh inning. Exhibition games followed, including DeMolay beating Rangers 11 to 3 and Mt. Pleasant Moose topping Farwell 16 to 15. Standings list B&B, DeMolay, Clare Mfg, Rangers, Farwell, and Dover with upcoming games scheduled through June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County Softball League
Clare Manufacturing Co
Dan‘McDonald’s
Clare Mfg
McDonald’s
Shull
Plant Boys
John Musser
DeMolay
Rangers
Pulcifer
Mt. Pleasant Moose
Farwell
Haggart
Brown & Bruckart
Suns
Nelsan Cradit
Clare
Ois
B&b
Musser
Armentrout
Clare Mfe
Williams
Richter
Dover
Dover Rangers
Fishing Without License Costs 12.00 In Court
Gerald Taylor 17 of Lake R 3 was arrested for fishing on Windover Lake without a license and fined 12.00 after pleading guilty in Municipal Court. Jim Trimodig of Lansing was arrested for fishing without a license on Lake George and fined 12.00 after pleading guilty in Municipal Court.
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Gerald Taylor
R-3
Lake
Donald Bell
Windover Lake
Jim Trimodig
Lansing
Wayne Tennant
Lake George
Citizens State Bank Installs Air Conditioning System
A Kellér's Commercial Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Service installation in The Citizens State Bank last fall began operation June 1. The electrically refrigerated system, separate from the heating, supplies conditioned air to all rooms, including the directors' room, with air refreshed every three minutes when doors and windows are closed. The seven and a half ton unit was installed by Kellér's in Coleman.
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Brunner
Citizens State Bank
Kellér
Coleman
St Cecilia’s Graduates Ten In 1951 Class
St Cecilia’s School awards diplomas to ten graduates in a morning ceremony at St Cecilia’s Church. Fr Sruba presided with a High Mass sermon, nine graduates honored as Nil Kajfer departed for Europe earlier. Breakfast followed in the rectory with Fr Sruba and Sisters in attendance.
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St. Cecilia's School
St. Cecilia’s
James Ryan
Fr. Sruba
Nil Kajfer
Europe
Mary Florentine
Mary Cunegundis
Mary Febronia
Mary Louise
Wilson School to Close Next Year After Voters Approve
Residents of the Wilson School district vote 28 to 26 to close the one room school a mile south of Clare and send students by bus to Farwell and Clare. Speakers cited falling state aid and enrollment as the reason, with transportation and costs covered by state funds.
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Wilson School
Wilson
Clare
Farwell
Wey
Jack van Sicklen
Arleigh Gorr
Lionel Duncan
Merle Samborn
Leo O’grady
A. F. Bates
Bates
Harley Holt Returns to Witbeck's Store as Meat Manager
Harley Holt resumes the meat department role at Witbeck's supermarket in Reed City after returning from the Clare store where he had managed the new Witbeck location. Birnie Orton exchanges positions, taking over the Reed City IGA meat department.
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Harley Holt
Witbeck
Reed” ‘City
Birnie Orton
Clare
Harley
Reed City
IGA
Library To Close In Absence Of Librarian
The City Library will not be open on Monday June 11 and Wednesday June 13 due to the librarian's absence while attending the Alumni University in Ann Arbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Cpl. Robert Mitchell Returns Home From Korea
Cpl. Robert Mitchell, son of Mr and Mrs Freeman Mitchell, is home from duty with the 24th Division in Korea after ten months and twelve days there. He spent the remainder of his three years overseas service in Japan.
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Cpl
Robert Mitchell
Freeman Mitchell
Korea
Japan
Early Lake George Pioneer Rose Newsom Dies at 79
Rose Newsom born October 10 1871 in Clinton County Michigan died June 3 1951 at Lake George Michigan aged 79 years seven months and 24 days. She was a pioneer resident known as Rose a member of Eastern Star widow of Frank Newsom with two stepdaughters and no close relatives. Funeral at Coker Honig Farwell Tuesday 2:00 PM with Rev Pete Davis officiating burial in Lincoln Township Cemetery Lake George.
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Rose Newsom
Lake George
Rose Roberts
Dorman Roberts
Clinton County
Michigan
Frank Newsom
Order of Eastern Star
Rose
Hilsie
Coker
Honig
Farwell
Pete Davis
Lincoln Township
Five Prizewinners At Clare Furniture Co
An overflow crowd of 300 attended Clare Furniture Co prize drawing as Dan Burdo announced winners. The event celebrated new floor space after expanding from the former Kelsey Hardware. Winners were Dale Groves Mrs Dick Brooks Didir Foss George Tops of Clare and Mrs R Court of Farwell.
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Clare Furniture Company
Dan Burdo
Kelsey Hardware
Dale Groves
Dick Brooks
Didir Foss
George Tops
Clare
R. Court
Farwell
Memorial program planned by Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
The Claré Rebekah and Odd Fellows lodges announce their annual Memorial program at the hall on Sunday evening June 10. A fitting tribute to departed members has been arranged and all Oddfellows Rebekahs families and friends are urged to attend.
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Claré Rebekah and
Steel Shortage Triggers Clare Mfg Layoffs
Flow of material to military use by the Government led to about 65 Clare Manufacturing Co employees being laid off due to shortages of steel aluminum and zinc. Company officials expect the reduction to be temporary as government action impacts civilian automotive production and parts manufacture nationwide.
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Clare Manufacturing Co
Blossom Festival Comes to Mackinac Island This June
Vacation activities on Mackinac Island start Sunday June 10 with the Lilac Festival. A full day of entertainment music and gala revelry features a midday floral parade with a reviewing stand near the Chippewa Hotel. Horse drawn tours and bicycle transport highlight the blooms while ferries from Mackinaw City and St Ignace run six round trips daily beginning at 9:00 a.m. Motor vehicles are prohibited on the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackinac Island
Chippewa
Islacs
Mackinaw City
St. Ignace
Harold Bradley Elected to Six Year County School Board
Harold Bradley was unanimously elected to a six year term on the Clare County School Board at a Monday night meeting in the Clare County Court Room. The board also includes President Carter Vice President Leonard Jackson and members Alliman Collins Arthur Lower.
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Clare County
Harold Bradley
County School’ Board
Carter
Leonard’ Jackson
Alliman Collins
Arthur Lower
Dearborn Man Fatally Hurt in Traffic Crash
Walter J Wydra 37 of Dearborn died at Glare General Hospital after a three car crash 10 miles north of Clare on US 27 last Friday morning. Six others injured in one of the area’s worst highway accidents of the summer.
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Walter J.wydra
Dearborn
Glare General Hospital
Clare
Wydra
Lawrence Sneller
Lester Moran
Alma
Carl
Edward
Moran
Juanita
Kiwanians View Fishing Film “Fishin' For Fun”
Wednesday evening the Clare Kiwanis Club screened Fishin' For Fun a two reel sound motion picture featuring Bem Hardesty. The Detroit Fisher Body Division supplied the film described as a major contribution to fishing lore. It showcases angling for trout bass bonefish sailfish and tarpon with scenes from Northern Michigan New Jersey Florida and other locales.
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Bem Hardesty
U.S
Clare Kiwanis Club
Hotel Doherty
Murl Houghton
Detroit
Fisher Body
General Motors
Houghton
Hardesty
Ted Husing
Michigan
Hardéaty
Celles
New Jersey
Florida
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Estella Holden
Carolyn Marie McPhall
Cpl. Jas. Reeder
Merchants Round Table
Beverly Brazie
Jane Otis
Lorna Siegel
Anna Butcher
Clare and Farwell
Witbeck’s
Robt
Mitchell
Lake George Passes
Clare Furniture Co
David Woolston
Harrigan
Farm
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