Local Church Notices and Society Gatherings
The Ladies Union meets this Friday afternoon with Mrs J B Brown. Elm Grove Ladies Aid hosts an ice cream social at the church on June 18. Mrs Harley Sowle will host the King's Daughters next Thursday afternoon. The Ladies Aid luncheon at Mrs Ernie Stevens' home is postponed one week.
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Ladies Union
The
Elm Grove Ladies Aid
Harley Sowle
King’s Daughters
Ladies Aid
Ernie Stevens
East Michigan Tourists Association urged in state campaign
The East Michigan Tourists Association and four official tourist groups push a statewide spirit of cooperation to boost travel. Michigan expects ten million park visitors this season as May gas receipts rise despite fewer autos, with ads in 5.6 million newspaper copies guiding readers to regional lakes, rivers and scenery. The Au Sable launch Genevieve in 1907 marked the first motorboat trip up the river from Oscoda to 65 miles upriver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Parks Division
The
Conservation Department
Clare Shipping Association Announces Two New Shipping Dates
The Clare Shipping Association lists shipping dates on Tuesday June 16 and Tuesday June 30. Contact H A Dawson shipper at phone 220R a1 for details or reservations.
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Clare Shipping Association
Harrow Kills Weeds Before Crop Starts
Michigan State College agronomists advise using a spike tooth harrow before potatoes emerge and a weeder until plants reach six to eight inches. Regular seven day harrow intervals keep weeds small and easier to pull, followed by shallow cultivations to protect feeding roots as tubers form.
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Farm Crops Department
Michigan State College
Local Families Gather for Weekend Visits Across Town
Southwest Sheridan hosts include Mr. and Mrs. George Hazelwood and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mason visiting sister Mrs. Del Hillard from Plymouth. John Roe and daughter Lucille of South Grant join Will Zincer of Wise at Arling Seversons.
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George Hazelwood
Fred Mason
Plymouth
del Hillard
John Roe
Lucille
South Grant
Will Zincer
Wise
Arling Severson
George Teale
Linehart
Snover
Hagile
Janes
Teale
Clare-Farmes Beef Sire Sale Draws Three Local Farmers
Three Clare county farmers attended the beef sire sale at Gladwin last Thursday and bought high quality stock. Robert Campbell of Northeast Arthur Township secured three Aberdeen Angus cattle from the Scripps farm at Orion. Weldon of Hamilton Township bought one Hereford sire from W. H. McCarty, the sixth bull from that breeder. Stanley Gardner showcased a milking shorthorn sire later linked to the Penrose herd in Sheridan. The seventeen bulls averaged 88.80 dollars, with Detroit agencies present to back beef cattle breeding in the area.
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Clare County
Gladwin
Robert Campbell
Arthur Township
Scripps Farm
Orion
United States
Kansas City
Chicago
Campbell
Weldon
Hamilton Township
W. H. McCarty
McCarthy
Huron County
Howard Penrose
Sheridan
Stanley Gardner
Croswell
Penrose Homestead
Ernest
Gardner
Detroit
Michigan
Carmichael Well Causes Gas Explosion Rampage
On Monday afternoon the Carmichael well ramped up gas pressure forcing a pipe coupling to split near the tank. Oil shot high into the air and spread over about 150 feet, carried more than forty rods, covering trees and grass with the green liquid.
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Carmichael
Holiness Meeting at Trinity Church in Rolland Township
Isabella County Holiness Association schedules county meet at Trinity church Rolland township on Tuesday June 16 with services at 2 00 pm and 7 30 pm A speaker is promised and the gathering serves as a lead in to the camp meeting Pres Mrs T U Fuller See Mrs L Huguelet
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Isabella County Holiness Association
Trinity
Rolland Township
See
L.huguelet
Card of Appreciation for Kindness After Misfortune
Words fail to express our gratitude for the generous acts of kindness from friends and neighbors during our recent misfortune. Thanks to F. and A. M. No. 404 Clare for the beautiful basket of flowers and to Vernon Help-the-Hostess for the fruit. The memory of your thoughtfulness will be treasured. Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Hinkle.
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Alon
Claré
Olah
Vernon
F. H. Hinkle
Gard of Thanks For Words of Sympathy
We express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the sickness and death of our husband and father. Mrs. W. H. Cunningham. Mrs. Anna Carmichael. Mrs. Elizabeth Balsley. Jos Cunningham. Wim Cunningham. HB Cunningham.
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Anna Carmichael
Elizabeth Balsley
Jos
S, Cunningham
Wim
Cunningham
Railroads urged as tax contributors and job supporters
Merchants in central Michigan are urged to consider the impact of Pere Marquette and Ann Arbor railroads on local business. The appeal argues every dollar spent on rail shipping or trucking supports wages taxes and schools, and urges patronage to sustain public revenue and employment.
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Michigan
Pere “Marquette
Ann. Arbor
Pere Marquette
Ann Arbor
Notice to Contractors for Clare County Road Improvements
Sealed proposals due June 18 1931 at 9:00 am CST to the State Highway Department Saginaw office for grading drainage and 20 foot concrete pavement on 9 028 miles across Clare Isabella and Midland counties. Plans require a $15 plan deposit and a $4500 certified check to Grover C Dillman State Highway Commissioner. Right to reject any or all proposals reserved. Landing Michigan June 4 1931.
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State Highway Department
Eddy Bldg
Saginaw
Michigan
H. W. Hagaman
Clare
Grant Township
Clare County
Vernon and Wise Townskins
Isabella County
Warren Townships
Midland County
Lansing
Grover C. Dillman
Landing
Notice to Remove Noxious Weeds in Clare City
Official notice to landholders in Clare County ordering immediate cutting and destruction of all noxious weeds. Failure to comply by the stated date or within ten days leads to charges for weed removal plus a ten percent levy applied to the property, payable like taxes. Dated June 11, 1931. Rut Hether, Mayor.
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City of
Clare
County of
Rut Hether
Sealed Bids Wanted for Pressel School House Building
Sealed bids must be received by noon June 17 for the sale of the Pressel school house, 26 by 40 feet, located 3 miles west, 3 north and one west of Harrison. Equipment will be sold at public auction at 1 30 p m the same day. Ground title to be sold for 10090 dollars. Bids to Ghos Barrett, Greenwood township Clerk, Harrison R I.
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Pressel School House
Harrison
Groves
Ghos. Barrett
Greenwood Township
Harrison R, J
Produce Shipping Dates Listed for Livestock Sale
Farmers announce shipping dates for livestock. Tuesday June 23 and Tuesday July 7 scheduled. Contact Pelephone 139 or P. F. Geeck for details and arrangements.
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P. F. Geeck
Gladwin County Sunday School Convention Schedule
The Gladwin County Sunday School convention meets at Gladwin Methodist church on Wednesday afternoon and evening June 17. Program includes devotional, divisional conferences, forums, addresses on youth and children work, banquets, worship, and county officer elections. Delegates urged from every Sunday school in the county with at least five youths and one adult per school.
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Gladwin County
Gladwin Methodist Church
Spirit of Jesus
Perry BR. Hoover
Post
Miss Catton
Young Peoples
Joseph van Dyke
B. J. Wheatley
F. A. Hood
L. M. Whitney
Miss Gatton
Joy
van Dyke
U. P
Tone Catton
Dance at Mt. Vernon Grange Hall Benefits Team
A dance at Mt. Vernon Grange Hall Friday evening June 19 raises funds for new equipment for the Grange baseball team. Grange ladies bring cakes or sand wishes.
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Mt. Vernon Grange Hall
Grange
Appreciation for help at the Keith home
We wish to thank friends who assisted in work at the Keith home and others who helped make it possible for the aged, helpless couple to stay at their own home the past winter. Mrs H Emma Keith. Mr and Mrs J M Thompson.
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Keith
Hmma
J. M. Thompson
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American Bankers Association
Clare County Savings Bank
East Michigan Tourists’ Association
H. A. Dawson
Shipper
Southwest
Gladwin Sale
Trinity Church
Isabella
Midland Counties
Coleman
F.A
F. A
Gladwin County Sunday School
MT. Vernon
Citizens State Bank
Sentinel
O. D. Bayes Bakery
Willys
Toledo, O
Mexico City
Puebla
Mount Baldy
Stock Willys Six
Old Stand
West Fourth Street
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