Clare High School Graduation Set For June 17
Thirty aspiring seniors are due to receive diplomas on June 17 at Clare High School. A Baccalaureate address will be delivered Sunday at 7 30 p m by Rev H T Smith in the high school auditorium. Class Day exercises follow Wednesday at 8 00 p m with diplomas presented by Dr A B Mulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare High School
H. T. Smith
Donald Bicknell
Dev. A. P. McDonald
Dudley Buck
Mulder
McAllister
Gumser
Emma Jennings
H. B. Johnson
Lula Woolston
C. C. Barnes
Land of the Sky Blue Water
Cadman
Louis Becker
Kathleen Durnin
Rural Fire Truck Makes Two Runs
Last Saturday night at 11 45 the Rural Fire Truck responded to Chas Breen’s farm home six miles east of town where the house was nearly consumed. Breen drove 1 12 miles to ring the alarm and the firemen arrived fifteen minutes later but could not save the building. Sunday afternoon they were sent to Mrs Josephine Cotton’s home in Colonville but the fire was already extinguished by youths at Vandewarker store. The blaze started at the roof from a chimney spark with little damage.
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Chas. Breen
Breen
Josephine Cotton
Colonville
Vandewarker
Furniture sale items listed for immediate pickup
Household sale offers six dining chairs two dressers a dressing table a chiffonier a kitchen cabinet and cooking utensils. Interested buyers should call Mrs. G. B. Milberry at once.
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G. B. Milberry
Ice Cream Social at Goldiville Church Tuesday
An ice cream social and fish pond will be held at Goldiville church Tuesday evening June 16. Everyone is invited. Frank McCaty and John Green were arrested Saturday by Marshal Meter for being drunk. McCaty pleaded guilty and was sentenced to twenty-five days in the county jail and Green paid a 15 fine plus costs.
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Goldiville
Frank McCaty
John Green
Marshall Meter
Forter
Matar
Hye Dave
Chapman Death Ruled Natural By Pathology Report
Lawrence Chapman's death was ruled natural due to persistent thymus findings in a state chemist report. No poison detected and the coroner's verdict followed a May 5 death on the Harry Wild farm Vernon township with a June 5 jury meeting.
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Lawrence Chapman
Bliss
Brandstetter
Young Chapman
Harry Wild
Vernon Township
Clare Citizen Again Honored by National Travellers
B N Mercer of this city was elected Treasurer of the United Commercial Travelers for the fifth year without opposition at Coldwater meeting. His role directs several thousand dollars yearly to local banks, reflecting Clare’s esteem. Mercer earlier served as Mayor of Saginaw for four years before moving here.
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B.N. Mercer
United Commercial Travelers
Coldwater
Mercer
Clare
Saginaw
Final Check On Trunkline M-20 By City Official
State Road Engineer Sharpensteen of Cadillac and Clare Mayor Thompson completed the final inspection of M-20 for paying. Sharpensteen said the project would be advertised for letting next Monday.
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Sharpensteen
Cadillac
Clare
Thompson
Card of Thanks for Kindness and Sympathy
We thank friends and neighbors for their sympathy and expressions of condolence. Grateful thanks go to Rev. Johnson for comforting words, Mr. and Mrs. Elden for singing, those who sent floral tributes, and all who assisted us in our bereavement. Eliza Callihan and family and others.
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Johnson
Elden
Eliza Callihan
F. Z. Callihan
Dessie Daniels
M. Callihan
J. W. Callihan
D. M. Callihan
Barl Thurlow
Ice Cream Social Dance at Grant Towns Hall
Ice cream social and dance to be held at Grant Towns Hall on Tuesday evening June 16. All are invited to attend.
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Grant Towns Hall
Bible Made Plain Convun cing Answer Visit to Fort Wayne
Miss Pearl Cour visits Fort Wayne for ten days accompanied by her father Jos Cour and Julian Prover. They travel by auto and plan to stay with relatives after attending a plain language literature talk at P O Box 104 Sagitiaw.
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Pearl Cour
Jos. Cour
Julian Prover
Saat
Fort Wayite
Tnd
Death of Jesse M Callihan Shocks Clare Community
Jesse M. Callihan of Clare born May 22 1863 near Bremont Ohio died June 6 1925 at his daughter's home on East Fifth Street aged 62 years 14 days He spent youth on a farm near Helena Ohio and married Eliza Dawsey December 28 1882 They had six children and lived in Alma Michigan later moving to Detroit He was active in Clare and later suffered a disabling automobile accident Funeral was held at his daughter Mrs Earl Thurlows home with Rev H B Johnson officiating and burial in Cherry Grove Cemetery Dozens of relatives and friends attended from multiple cities including Detroit Edmore Loomis Ithaca Midland Gibsonburg Ohio and Toledo.
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Jesse M. Callihan
Bremont
Ohio
East Fifth Street
Helena
Eliza Dawsey
Floyd Callihan
Loomis
Dessie Callihan
Daniels
Ithaca
Shirley M. Callihan
Clare
Jesse W. Callihan
Detroit
Thelma Callihan Thurlow
Michigan
Alma
Earl Thurlow
H. B. Johnson
Cherry Grove Cemetery
John Oberest
Dale Callihan
Edmore
Dessie Daniels
Floyd Kelly
Mix
James Porterfield
Ray Helman
W. D. Daniels
B. R.“Therion
A. Thayer
H. Harrison
Midland
R. Callihan
Erwin Callihan
Toledo
Cora Callihan
Chas. H. Dawsey
Gibsonburg
June Bugs Birthday Party Aims June Meet
The June Bugs hold their annual birthday party at Mrs. Sam Wilkinson's home on East 4th Street Tuesday June 16. June birthdays and their families invited with no formal invitation. Pot luck lunch at noon with dishes and silver to share. Each family to bring sandwiches and one additional item plus a stunt for the program. Committee coordinates.
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Sam Wilkinson
East 4Th Street
Rural Carriers Meeting Set for Clare
A rural carriers' meeting is scheduled in Clare on Thursday evening June 18. All carriers of the county are urged to attend. Messrs Blackman Ludlow Wilson and Hoyt will be present with a message for Clare county men. The National Secretary will report on actions and future prospects.
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Clare
Messrs. Blackman
Ludlow
Wilson
Hoyt
Clare County
Ht. M. Sowle
Infant Irene Lennox Remembered in Cherry Grove Cemetery Rites
Irene Ida Lennox infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Lennox of Wise township born January 13 1925 died June 5 1925 at four months and twenty three days She leaves parents one brother one sister grandparents and other relatives Funeral service was held Sunday June 7 and interment followed at Cherry Grove cemetery
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Irene Ida
Raymond Lennox
Wise Township
Cherry Grove
Community thanks fire crew and volunteers after Sunday blaze
Mrs Josephine Cotton extends thanks to the young men who helped extinguish the fire at her home last Sunday afternoon and to the city firemen for their quick response. The note also mentions Kirkpatrick's Drug Store and its insecticide offerings.
PVCE One Tail by O Lawrence Hawthorne
Over the hills to my childhood the poem recalls youth and wildwood escape. The speaker longs to roam back to carefree days and the simple pleasures once valued, seeking freedom and youthful memory.
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O.lawrence Hawthorne
Water deal held illegal Saginaw must build own plant
Saginaw City Attorney Frank A. Picard states the Lane-Bowler Co proposal to build a water project in Clare district and lease it to Saginaw for ten years violates the bond issue. He says citizens voted to build a water system, not lease or buy one.
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Frank A. Picard
Saginaw
Lane-Bowler Co
Clare
Governor signs anti-pistol carrying bill into law
The new act requires pistol dealers to be licensed and weapons registered locally and with the state. Owners must register by July 1 and any felonies committed while armed face two to five years extra. Licenses are issued by a board of prosecutor, sheriff, and police chief. August 27 marks general provisions with the July registration deadline.
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Groesbeck
School Exhibit Friday Free To Public
A school exhibit by students opens Friday in the school gymnasium. It features articles from home economics art language and manual training departments. The public is invited with no charge.
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Eumnasium
Board of Supervisors Meets to Equalize Tax Rolls
Clare County board of supervisors will meet in Harrison on Monday June 2 to equalize township and city tax rolls. Proceedings aim to adjust assessments and ensure uniform taxation across districts.
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Clare County
Will. Imeet
Sixty Three Men Attend Lake George Fish Supper
Sixty three men from the Congregational church enjoyed a fish supper at the Jas S Bicknell cottage near Lake George last Monday evening. Sixteen cars carried the crowd from the bank corners at 6:00. Chef Chas Thurston oversaw the meal with pie for the kitchen committee. Afterward a roaring fire sparked songs and stories as plans formed to support the boys camp and arrange transportation and tents.
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Congregational Church
Jas. S.bicknell
Lake George
Chas
Thurston
Emergency short-season hay crops urged for Michigan shortages
Michigan farmers face a hay shortage due to a dry spring with red clover and timothy crops failing. Alfalfa and sweet clover survive, while many will skip cutting unless rains improve. Extension specialist L D Kurtz says soybeans, sudan grass, millets, and fodder corn can yield well in one season if planted soon with good seed beds.
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Michigan
Michigan State College
L. D. Kurtz
Farina. Crops Department
Businessmen Lunch at Doherty Hotel in Clare
Clare businessmen gathered at the Doherty Hotel for luncheon on Tuesday evening. Mr. Pillmore of Bay City proposed a free vaudeville show in Clare for ten weeks, but costs were deemed too high. A committee was formed to explore organizing a local band, and two delegates were named to Lansing for M-14 board discussions.
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Clare
Doherty
Pillmore
Bay City
Raige
Messrs
Perry Thompson
Virgil McClintock
Mr. Pleasant
Lansing
Clark
A. J. Doherty
Jas. F. Tatman
Route of M14 May Be Changed
Rumors circulate about a new Ash Line Road replacing M-14, proposing a direct north route from Lansing toward Prudenville. Senator Karcher confirms talks but no decisions. governor unavailable. Citizens along Clare and Mt Pleasant urged to organize and press for information when decisions loom.
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Lansing
Prudenville
Roscommon County
Clare
Harrison
Tony Achard
Karch
Karcher
Rogers
St. Louis
Skeels
Yrence
Princess Theatre Schedule and Film Lineup
The Princess Theatre runs June 13 to 19 with shows including Jones feats of daring and a double bill of His Husband's Secret. Also features Miss Bluebeard with Bebe Daniels, a comedy Hollywood with Potagh and Perimutter, and the Mare Riage story. matinees begin at 2:30 p.m. and school closings noted.
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Western Lusk
Chas. Jones
Jones
Sun
Patsy Ruth Miller
Hollywood
Potagh
Miss Bluebeard
Bebe Daniels
Miy
Bluebeard
Janice Meredith
Ice Cream Social Held by Hagle Ladies’ Aid
The Hagle Ladies Aid will host an ice cream social this Friday night June 12 in the church basement. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Hagle Ladies’ Aid
Operetta Enthralls Students In Midsummer Garden Pageant
More than sixty grade children participated in a well received operetta titled On Midsummer's Day last Thursday evening. The production featured elaborate stage settings and costumes with strong singing speaking and dancing. Edith Louch and Dorothy Comer received particular praise for their roles as a child and the fairy queen respectively. The fairies butterflies sunbeams and other characters wore flower and garden themed costumes. The plot centers on a neglected garden queen who is persuaded to care for her flowers and promises to be a considerate mistress. Cast lists include many named children and the accompanist Kathleen Osborne.
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Clare
Edith Louch
Dorothy Comer
Queen of Fairies
Acknowledgments for Irené Ide’s Illness and Death
The family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of Irené Ide. Appreciation extends to the flowers and to the minister for comforting words. Signed by Mrs. Raymond Lennox.
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Irené Ide
Raymond
Lennox
Mt Vernon Grange Dance Friday Evening
Vernon Grange plans a dance at their hall Friday with Mt Pleasant orchestra providing music.
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MT. Vernon Grange
Vernon Grange
Jtne
The
Mt. Pleasant ‘Orchestra
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A. B. Mulder
Ralph Artibee
Essie Badgley
Jank Bicknell
Theodore Bowler
Daniel Brief
Reardon Caple
Russell Chaffee
Fannie Corbin
Madeline Des Ormeau
Victoria Grewe
Rose Hodkinson
Hnma House
Paul Koch
Bernice
Gertrude McConnell
Velma Miller
Hattie Parker
John Rodabaugh
Elsie Shull
Vern Stevens
Helen Stroupe
George Teeter
Gerald Thayer
Lena Timm
Howard Waite
Elizabeth Wildman
Chapman
B. N. Mercer
Travelers’ Association
P.O. Bok
Irene Ida Lennox
Mra
Josephine
Cotton
Kirkpatrick
Picard
the Board OF Supervisors
Jas. S. Bicknell
M.S. C
White's Fruit and Floral Farm
Adv
Princess Theatre
ICE Cream Social
Fairy ‘Queen
Dorothy Camer
Maxine Jones
Nelda Callihan ,Real
Elden Howard van Dyne
Frances Koch
Marion Sutton Ray Wilson
Billie Hochstettler
Margaret Doherty
Anna Mae Smalley
Donald Cobleigh
Irwin Brown
Esther Doherty
Bernice Cobleigh
Donald McKinnor
Dexter Hiden
Fairies
Hilda Eberhart Thelma Phinisey
Jean Anderson
Louise Topps
Noma Des Ormeau
Betty Doherty
Eunice Mary Bicknell
Yvonne ‘Barber
Babes
Mary Ann Collins
Virginia Mae Eriz
Jean Caple
Patrice Doherty
Virginia Kirkpatrick
Esther Chaffee
Elizabeth Feighner
Eugenia Pierson
Jack McAllister
Dale Groves Upton Tupper
Edward Bowler
Dick Groves
Ray McAllister
Philip Hochstättler
Lionel Parrish
Russell Glass Jay Hendrie
Dorsey Mussell
Laurence Waite
Hilsworth
Chaffee
Keith Detwiler
Floyd Thompson
Walter Upthegrove
Thelma Koch
Virginia Collins
Max Naftzgar
Marjorie Fisher
Brucikart
Helén Lucile
Marshall Gertrude Potter
Betty Callihan
Kathleen Osborne
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