Social Security Paid In Clare County December 1952
Social security payments totaling 16804 went to 439 Clare county residents in December 1952. Among beneficiaries, 235 aged 65 or older received 10942, averaging 46.56 dollars. 22 widows or dependent widowers received 945 and 62 spouses received 1542. Mothers and children received 577 to 2764 in total.
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Clare County
William B. LaRock
Traverse City
Social Security Office
la Rock
LaRock
John Robinson Dies in Toledo at 65
John Robinson died in Toledo Ohio on June 6 1958 at age 65. Survived by brother Archie Clare sister Ova Canada half sister Selma Detroit step sister Nellie Flint and other relatives. Funeral services were held at Thurston Funeral Home at 2:00 pm with Rev Leslie J Nevins officiating and burial in Surrey Township Cemetery at Warwell.
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John Robinson
Toledo
Ohio
Archie
Clare
Ova
Canada
Selma
Detroit
Nellie
Flint
Gordon
Ralph
Thurston Funeral
Leslie J. Nevins
Surrey Township
Warwell
Donald Holbrook Graduates With B of A Degree
Judge and Mrs. Donald H Holbrook and daughter Joyce attend Albion College Commencement for son Donald Holbrook who earned a Bachelor of Arts degree He will report for Marine Corps duty June 18 at Quantico Virginia and has been commissioned as corporal He helped lead the ATO Fraternity debate team to victory in the Inter mural League debating the topic that eighteen year olds should be allowed to vote in all national elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald H. Holbrook
Joyce
Albion
Donald Holbrook
Donald
Marine Corp School
Quantico
Virginia
Don
Atlbion College
Robert Bollman
Hvanston
Illinois
A.T.O
United States
Old Newspaper Honors George Washington
Farwell publisher Mery H. Shaber owns a small historic paper noting Ulster County Gazette mourning General Washington. Archives recount his funeral at Mt Vernon with solemn honors and a long crowd gathered from miles around. The issue also covers national and international matters and notes the period’s use of the letter L in place of our: and other spellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mery H. Shaber
Farwell
Real
Ulster County Gazette
Georges Washington
Washington
United States
General Washington
Washington the Great
Mt. Vernon
Wreck Injures Two Drivers Near Farwell
Harold Stephens 27 of Clare hurt with a bruised kidney after his car hit Emerald Wood 52 of Saginaw in a thunderstorm on US 10 two miles west of Farwell. Stephens and Wood are hospitalized. Wood and his wife suffered chest injuries and fractures. another crash near Old US 10 injured Carrie Thomas and granddaughter Sandy Harding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Stephens
Clare
Emerald Wood
Saginaw
Stephens
Clare General Hospital
Central Michigan Community Hospital
Wood
Farwell
Leo Lansing
R-2
Dilyen
Thomas
Standish
Carrie Thomas
Sandy Harding
Jerry
Obituary for Mrs. E. Amble in Michigan Funeral
Mary Jean Austin, born April 13 1930 Independence Kansas died May 30 1963 at Mt Pleasant Community Hospital in Michigan. She married E Raymond Amble February 19 1952 in Harrison and worked for Michigan Bell in Clare. She leaves her husband, parents Homer and Gladys Austin, a brother David Austin, grandfather Ed Austin and many relatives. Services were held at Clare Methodist Church with Rev. Leslie J Nevins. burial Maple Grove Cemetery. Cpl Amble in Germany did not reach home until Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jean Austin
Independence
Kansas
Mt. Pleasant Community Hospital
Homer A
Gladys M. Austin
Shepherd
Michigan
Temple
Harrison High School
Pure Oil Co
Geographical Department
Clare
E. Raymond Amble
Harrison
Germany
Michigan Bell Telephone Company
Homer Austin
Mt. Pleasant
David Austin
Higgins Lake
Ed Austin
Clare Methodist Church
Leslie J. Nevins
Maple Grove Cemetery
Cpl. Amble
All Stars Picked In Clare Softball Tilt Lineup
Clare county softball fans anticipate a Friday night contest with a notable All Star tilt on Saturday featuring top league players versus an independent Saginaw team. Fifteen of eighteen players repeat from last week with Mel Leader earning the starting assignment after a no hit performance.
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Mel Leader
Brewer
Child Health Conference Sets June Sessions
Health Department announces monthly Child Health Conferences in the third week of June. Parents with children entering school for the first time may bring them for final check ups and needed immunizations. No appointments required. Farwell change of location noted. June 16 Farwell Methodist Church 9 00 to 11 00 a m. June 16 Clare Congregational Church basement 1 00 to 3 00 p m. June 19 Harrison Court House basement 9 00 to 11 00 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Department
Farwell and
Lake
Farwell
Farwell Methodist Church
Clare Congregational Church
Harrison Court House
Missionary to Bring Story of Orient at Clare Church
Sunday services at Clare Methodist Church start 8:00 p m with Rev William Wager and Mrs Jennie Wager presenting the orient story The Wagers spent years in China before wartime disruption and continued missionary work in Japan They will show slides detailing their activities The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Methodist Church
William
Jennie Wager
Wager
China
Japan
Rotarians View Everglades Film at Clare Club Luncheon
The Clare Rotary Club met at Hotel Doher ty for a Wednesday noon program led by President G. G. Born. Harl Ruby introduced Guy Autry and Rev. Leslie J. Nevins who presented the film Water Wilderness by Ed Camp showing a trip through the Everglades. Visiting Rotarians Fred Bush and Red Stevens of Mt. Pleasant attended, along with guests Bob Corbit of Worthington and Bud Drebert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Rotary Club
Hotel Doherty
G. G. Born
Harl
Ruby
Guy Autry
Leslie J. Nevins
Ed Camp
the Everglades
Fred Bush
Red Stevens
Mt. Pleasant
Bob Corbit
Worthington, Minn
Bud Drebert
Sacred Song Recital by Cecilia Carter Next Tuesday
Cecilia Carter, interpreter of Negro Spirituals, will present a sacred song recital Tuesday June 16 at 8 00 oclock in the Clare Congregational Church auditorium. The program includes well known spirituals and gospel hymns. Miss Carter is an artist of first quality with heartfelt music and understanding technique. Her recitals have been well received in several Michigan cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecilia Carter
Clare Congregational Church
Miss Garter
Michigan
Coon Steals Bait At Pigeon River Fishing Camp
Dean Taylor of Mitchell State Park notes litter in parks comes from animals as well as people. Ben Bosink recalls a raccoon raiding his bait supply at a Pigeon River fishing camp, devouring four quarts of worms and leaving tracks behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Taylor
Mitchell State Park
Cadillac
Taylor
Ben Bosink
Pigeon River
Ben
Blood Clinics To Aid Tornado Victims In Clare County
The State Health Department and Red Cross sponsor two blood clinics in Clare next Thursday and Friday June 18 and 19. Clinics at Clare city hall and Clare Manufacturing Company plant collect blood for Armed Forces and local use with pre registration urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint
Clare
Clare Manufacturing Company
Clare County
State Department of Health
American Red Cross
Congregational Church
Ben Bosink
T. W. Frey
Clare County Red Cross Blood Bank
Bosink
Frey
Women Republican Club icebreaks and officer slate
Isabella County Women’s Republican Club met at Mrs. Harry Wild’s home south of Clare on US‑27 Friday June 5. Fifteen members enjoyed breakfast and a business session approving a $1 annual dues and inviting five new members each to next meeting. Officers elected were Mrs. Wild president Mrs. Td Morgan vice president and program chair Mrs. Ed Block second vice chairman Mrs. Hugh Swindelhurst recording secretary Mrs. Gorr treasurer and Mrs. Walter Horn corresponding secretary. Delia Wild reported her Washington trip as a delegate to the Spring Conference and White House visit with Mamie Eisenhower. Cohostesses were Mrs. Marshall Brock and Mrs. Russell Cowden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Republican Club
Isabella County
Harry Wild
Us-27
Clare
Syone Gorr
Wild
Td Morgan
Shepherd
Ed Block
Pleasant
Hugh Swindelhurst
Gorr
Walter Horn
Delia Wild
Washington, D. C
Women's Division
Republican National Committee
Senate
Tidelands
White House
Mamie Hisenhower
Marshall Brock
Russell Cowden
Letson, longtime Coldwater resident, dies of heart attack
H L Letson a Coldwater township native died Memorial Day after a heart attack before medical help arrived. Survived by widow Mary Mitchell Letson and four children from two marriages, plus 31 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Interment followed at North Brinton cemetery in Lake township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Letson
Coldwater Township
Mr. Letson
A. Letson
Isabella County
Celia Hayner
Lake
Cyril
B. Letson
Crystal Drake
Clare
Hazel Quillen
Dugger
Andrew
Tena Voss
North Brinton Cemetery
Legion Auxiliary to Elect Officers Monday Evening
The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Monday night June 16 at 7 30 for a business meeting and election of officers. Delegates to the state convention July 3 through August 2 at Detroit will also be elected at this meeting. Refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Detroit
State Officers At Republican Women's Meet
The Republican Womens Club held a potluck at W. W. Hall Harrison with state officials including Highway Commissioner Charles Ziegler Attorney General and Mrs Frank Millard and Rep and Mrs Hugh Johns present. Kathryn Gibson Monroe vice president spoke on a Washington trip by over 50 Michigan women and general interest topics. County officers Campbell Hughes Oman Henderson attended. several supervisors and township chairmen were listed as present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Womens Club
W. W. Hall
Harrison
Charles’ Ziegler
Frank Millard
Hugh Johnson
Kathryn Gibson
Monroe
State Central Committee
Washington D. GC
Michigan
Eisenhower
Elizabeth Little
Clare
Ziegler
Millard
Robert Campbell
Harold Hughes
Republican Committee
Peter Oman
William Henderson
Michigan's Own Marines Form State Recruit Unit
The Marine Corps recruiting office in Saginaw announced a Michigan Marines unit of about 130 men to be sworn in Detroit on July 17 and depart by train to San Diego for recruit training. Enlistments are open for ages 17 to 28 at the Saginaw station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Corps Recruiting Service
Michigan
Marine Corps
Saginaw Michigan
Detroit
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
San Diego
California
Michigan Marines
Saginaw
Women Golfers To Play At Big Rapids
Mrs James Olson led the Twin Elms event on Wednesday June 10 with players sorted by handicaps. Lenore Coats won the low net 31 and Albert Haley posted the low gross 45. A business session featured rules and etiquette discussion. Twelve members signed for the Big Rapids trip on June 16 with transport arranged by June 15. Clare women meet June 17 at 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Olson
Twin Elms
Lenore Coats
Albert Haley
Low Bross
Big Rapids
Leaders forge three way tie as Mel no-hits Farwell
Mel Leader threw the league's first no hitter of the season, fanning ten over seven frames as Scotts beat Farwell 8-1 to pull into a three way tie for first place. Joe Greer slugged a three run homer for eight runs. Ril rett of Dover blanked Brown's Corners 12-0 with 14 straight retired and 29 total strikeouts in two games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel Leader
Scott Drilling
Nohite
Farwell
Mel
Joe Greer
Dover
Rilett
Brown
Fred Haggart
Dean ‘Luce
Davison
Clare Mfg
Clare Mfe
Burke Rilett
Clare Mig
Eagle
Hagle
Ernie Barber
Gary Agle
Colosky
Smith
Weaver
Dan McDonalds
Jim McGuire
National Polio Foundation Aid Reaches Clare County
A $6,000 check from the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis was received for Arnold Hale and another Clare County polio patient. Frank Coker, county chapter chairman, turned the funds over to treasurer Genevieve Fleming after the local chapter exhausted its resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Foundation For Infantites
Arnold Hale
Clare County
Frank Coker
National Foundation
Genevieve Fleming
Harold Collins to Teach at Brookfield Riverside High
Harold Collins resigns from Clare Public School this spring and signs a contract to teach at Brookfield Riverside High School in Chicago next year. After a national search with candidates from Vandercook School of Music and multiple universities, Collins won the appointment. He will lead Band Orchestra and Musical Theory and Harmony and also serve as organist and choirmaster at a Chicago Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Collins
Clare Public School
Brookfield-Riverside
Chicago
Vandercook School of Music
Illinois
Northwestern
Michigan
Collings
Collins
Chicago Presbyterian Church
Recreation Program To Start Monday At Clare High
The summer recreation program begins June 15 on Clare High School fields for ages five through twelve. Opening events include an on wheels parade with prizes for best decorated bike wagon or tricycle in three age groups. Story hour runs 11:30 to noon and 2:00 to 3:30. lunch breaks 12:00 to 1:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare High School
Central Michigan College Holds 58th Commencement Exercise
Nearly 290 seniors pursued degrees at CMU’s June commencement. Dr. James D. MacConnell of Stanford University gave the address titled With One Foot On The Ground. Area graduates from Clare, Beaverton, Gladwin and more earned B.S. and A.B. degrees in fields from elementary education to business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Illinois
Florida
Central Michigan College
Thomas H. Brockway
Clare
Sidney R. Court
Art L. Stinchcombe
Farwell
Marion B. Amble
Harrison
B.S
Flora. J.vansiekje
Lake
Bonnie A. Guernsey
Beaverton
A.B
James Hughes
Mary H. Lavrack
Gladwin
Mary JL. Kocisky
Rhodes
Eileen A. Jacobs
Rosebush
Murray I. Miller
Coleman
Helen L Johnson
Marion
James D. MacConnell
Stanford University School of Education
Township Boards Cannot Set Boat Speed Limits
Word has been received that township boards cannot legally control the speeds of small boats on lakes in Clare and other counties. Ordinances attempting such limits are contrary to state law and cannot be enforced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Michigan Economist Foresees further farm price decline
Dr. T. K. Cowden of Michigan State College warned at the American Plant Food Council convention that farm net incomes may fall about ten percent in 1953 with a further decline in 1954. He argued prices at 85 to 95 percent of parity are more realistic than 100 percent and urged a program aiding low income farmers through education and opportunities beyond farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. K. Cowden
Department of Agricultural Economics
Michigan State College
East Lansing
American Plant Food Council
Michigan
Relatives of Clare Tornado Victims Queried for News
The Monday tornado devastated Clare areas affecting families near Flint. Names such as Angus Ross and his brother, Mrs. Charles Neimeyer and John Kane Jr., along with the Smiths and Woodworths, are cited among those with loved ones in danger. Red Cross updates offered some relief while others awaited word. Clothing donations for victims can be left at Tim Cotter's Buick Chevrolet showroom on North McEwan Street for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Flint
Angus Ross
Charles Neimeyer
Charles Kane
John BH. Kane
Robert Smith
Myr
Chris Smith
Red .Cross
Floyd Woodworths
Stuart Aberhart
Ray Martins
Rosebush
Connie Walker
Geneva Stottlemeyer
Condition Of Richard Wood Reported Fair
Richard Wood of Clare was moved from Clare General Hospital to the Veterans Hospital at Saginaw after a May 29 auto crash. His condition remains fair. Emery Bonham of Clare R-1, injured in the same accident, was released Thursday and is convalescing at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Wood
Clare
Clare General Hospital
Veterans Hospital
Saginaw
Emery Bonham
R-1
Death of Clare resident W N Byers at 64
Wilfred Neisor Byers born November 15 1888 in Owenstown Pennsylvania died May 26 1953 at Mt Pleasant Michigan after a long illness. He lived in Clare Michigan since 1942 with his wife Erma daughter Dorothy and son Herbert. He organized the Clare Rotary Club and worked with the Boy Scouts and was a member of the Clare Methodist Church. Services were held May 28 at the Clare church with burial in Mt Pleasant Cemetery Hast Brady PA hosted services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WN. Byers
Clare
Central Michigan Hospital
Wilfred Neisor Byers
Dorothy
Herbert
Byers
Sun Oil Company
Ohio
Clare Michigan
Rotary Club
Boy Scouts
Clare Methodist Church
Methodist Men’s Club
Erma
Dorothy Rowley
Wm. Bickel
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Leslia J. Nevins
Hast Brady
Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
Also Mentioned on This Page
John. Robinson
George Washington
H. Stephens
Mrs. Wild
Legion Auxiliary
Republican Women’s Meet
National
Polio Foundation
Harold ‘Collins
Society
Ruth Mellway
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