Eighth Grade Exercises of Rural Schools
The first annual county exercises for rural eighth grade graduates were held at Wilson State Park on Saturday June 12. About fifteen hundred spectators attended in ideal weather as 71 graduates sat in a semicircle before a decorated band stand. Rev Clarence Long gave the invocation and Supt Gumser sang, with Leis Dawson salutatorian and Delia Silver delivering the class inventory.
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Wilson State Park
Michigan
Willis BE. Green
Green
Farwell High School
Com’r Aldrich
Clarence Long
Supt
Gumser
Long
Sup’t Gumser
Leis Dawson
McKinley School
Delia Silver
Penn School
Maurice Dora
The
Randall
Maurice
Nester Dam
Vera Wechter
Death Robs Happy Home of Loved One
Don Winston Wilson two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Wilson died in Detroit on June 11 after pneumonia. He leaves parents a brother Ronald grandparents and many relatives. Funeral services were held at the Russell home with Rev. B T Smith and burial at Cherry Grove cemetery.
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Don Winston Wilson
Cecil Wilson
Flint
Michigan
Detroit
Ronald
Edwin Russell
James Wilson
Robert Wilson
Emma Wilson
Ronald Russell
Frank Robison
Yonderland
B T. Smith
Methodist Church
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Wilson State Park Opens Summer Season At Budd Lake
Wilson State Park at Budd Lake in Harrison Michigan opens for summer with a public bath house lunch stand and boat rentals. Concessions run by Mr and Mrs Harry Simpson Detroit offer candies cigars soft drinks and camper supplies. The park draws thousands of tourists from Michigan Ohio Illinois and other states for camping and picnics with no charges for bath house or camping. Budd Lake touted as premier bass fishing waters in northern Michigan and state convention department plans new improvements.
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Wilma Achard
Budd Lake
Wilson State Park
Harrison
Michigan
Asa Aldrich
Aldrich
Budd Lake Park
Harry Simpson
Detroit
Mich
Ohio
Illinois
Clare
State Convention Department
Roy C Woodruff Secures Bass Shipment for Budd Lake
Roy O Woodruff helped obtain a large bass consignment for Budd Lake at Wilson State Park Harrison Michigan through the Commerce Department after Tony Achard's application. The first shipment was planted last week by Game Warden Tim Lambert with local officials noting the federal action and Woodruff's personal handling of the request.
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Tony Achard
Bureau of Fisheries
Department of Commerce
Washington, D. C
Budd Lake
Wilson State Park
Harrison
Michigan
Tim” Lambert
Roy O. Woodruff
Department of Commierce
Baccalaureate Service Addresses Graduating Class
The high school auditorium hosted a baccalaureate service Sunday at eight. Rev. H B Johnson preached on The Challenge of Life using John 1 22 23 and urged graduates to conse crate themselves to Christ while noting education blends knowledge mastery and will. He likened the class to John the Baptist answering I am the Voice and urged them to represent a worthy purpose amid a strong line of war selfishness and bigotry with God’s help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Jackson
MacDonald
H. B. Johnson
Congregational Church
Rev. Johnson
School of the Wilderness
Johnson
Christ
John the Baptist
Thousands of Bass Seen at Budd Lake
Residents and tourists flock to Budd Lake in Harrison to view spawning bass along the shores. Willis Green notes the spectacle as thousands of bass rise from beds in the shallow water. The bass season opened June 16 after delays were considered, with a request from Conservation Director John Baird to fish slowly for the first week or ten days.
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Harrison
Budd Lake
Willis Green
State Park
Michigan
Department of Conservation
John Baird
Fly Chaser $1.00 per gallon at Anderson's
An advertisement notes fly chaser offered at Anderson's for one dollar per gallon with a free empty can promotion.
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Anderson's
Popular Vernon Couple Weds at St Henrys Vernon
Miss Mary Ellen White and Emmett McConnell married at St Henrys Vernon on June 9. Fr G W Flanagan officiated at a high mass wedding. The bride, a St Henrys Academy graduate and teacher, wore a salmon gown with pink and white carnations. The groom, from Clare, works in Detroit. They honeymooned in Cleveland and other points before settling in Detroit after June 15.
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St. Henry’s Church of
Vernon
Mary
Ellen White
John ‘White
Emmett McConnell
Joseph McConnell
Clare
G. W. Flanagan
St. Henry’s Church
St. Henry’s Academy
Detroit
Cleveland
Few Bass Caught At Opening Of Season
Boats on Clare county lakes were busy as bass and bluegill season began. Anglers started before midnight Tuesday and returned by noon Wednesday with few catches. Heavy rains and cool weather may have affected fishing success.
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Clare County
Clare
Princess Theatre June 1925 Program Preview
The June schedule lists 19th The Man from Red Gulch starring Harry Carey with action and heart appeal, 20th The White Desert featuring Claire Vinson and Pat O Malley praised as the greatest snow picture, 21st Norma Talmadge Granstark film, 22nd Grass Natives of Persia romance, plus Irene Coleen Moore Super Special on 29–30. Beginning Tuesday the 22nd all matinees slide to 3:00 PM.
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Red Gulch
Harry Carey
White Desert
Claire Vinson
Pat O’malley
Continental Divide
Granstark
Norma Talmadge
McCutcheon
Persia
Irene
Coleen Moore
Three Indian Bands Meet at Rosebush to Name Delegate
Last Friday afternoon three bands Chippewa Lawn Creek and Black River met at Rosebush to choose a representative for Washington where they plan to sue the U S Government for money claimed on a contract. Interior Commission members attended the gathering and noted a lack of minutes from prior meetings.
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Chippewa
Lawn Creek
Black River
Rosebush
Washington, D. C
U. S
Interior Commission
Card of Thanks for Baby Death Support
We express heartfelt thanks for aid during our baby's death. Special gratitude to Rev. Smith for comfort, the singers, those who furnished ears, and all for the floral tributes. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Wilson and son, Mr. and Mrs. Harwin Russell, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Smith
Cecil Wilson
Harwin Russell
Jas. Wilson
Clare Athletics Wins Cup in Class C Contest
Clare dominates at Central Michigan Normal School Mt Pleasant track meet earning 33 points to secure Class C cup. Hayward White led with mile win and record improvement, Wallace Johnson captured 440 yard dash, with Brown and Petchnik placing in two events to crown Clare county champions. Readout lists event results and distances.
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Central Michigan Normal School
Mt. Pleasant
Clare
Breckenridge
Kalamazoo
Ovid
Hayward White
Wallace Johnson
Brown
Petchnik
Central Michigan
Clare County
Anderson
Mile
White
Casler
Malleck
Johnson
Kosht
Bouck
Corunna
Hackett
Thronton
Soules
Belding
Packett
McKeen
Hast
Hickerk
Clark
Hendrie
Bailey
Claré
Evans
East Tawas
Knapp
Marlette
Potter
Lapeer
Hewson
Smith
Hast Tawas
Siglin
Moore
Black
Larkins Family Holds Reunion Near Farwell
The Larkins family reunion gathered June at the home of Mr and Mrs Wm Larkins near Farwell. Fifty two relatives from Saginaw Shiawassee Clinton and Oakland counties attended. A noon dinner plus ice cream cake and a weenie roast in the evening followed hours of visiting.
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Wm. Larkins
Farwell
Saginaw
Shiawassee
Clinton
Oakland
Lake Property Sold to Detroit Parties
Little Cranberry lake in Freeman township was sold to Detroit buyers through Clare Realty Co and S M Callihan. The 240 acre parcel includes a 15 acre lake with a pine grove and an old log house. Buyers plan extensive improvements including remodeling the log house. Clare County residents welcome the new summer neighbors and note options on more lake properties are being negotiated.
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Freeman Township
Detroit
Clare Realty Co
S. M. Callihan
Clare County
Callihan
Pretty wedding solemnized Wednesday afternoon
Miss Freda Garchow daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Garchow Sr married Mr Carl Kistler son of Mr and Mrs Wm Kistler of Sheridan township The ceremony was at 3 00 pm with Rev L C Bernthal performing Lohengrin march played by Miss Marie Garcon The bride wore georgette and satin with roses and snapdragons The bridesmaid wore rose crepe The groom wore blue The best man was Clyde Kistler flower girl Lila Kistler They will live in Flint after a wedding dinner for immediate relatives and many gifts received
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freda Garchow
Wm. Garchow
Carl Kistler
Wm. Kistler
Sheridan Township
L. C. Bernthal
Lutheran Church
Lohengrin
Marie Garcon
Hisse Garcow
Clyde Kistler
Little Lila
Mrs. Kistler
Flint
Clare to Pave M20 With James Campbell Lowest Bid
The State Administrative Board in Lansing voted unanimously to award the contract for paving M20 through Clare to James A. Campbell of Bay City, the lowest bidder. The contractor must start within ten days of notification, and work should begin promptly, with cooperation from city officials and the highway department noted.
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State Administrative Board
Lansing
Clare
James A. Campbell
Bay City
Campbell
Highway Department
John Asline Seeks Republican Nomination for County Road Commissioner
John Asline announces his candidacy for County Road Commissioner on the Republican ticket in Clare County. He pledges to represent electors and focus on efficient road duties ahead of the September 14 1926 primary. The political advertisement is signed Pol. adv.
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Clare County
Board of County Road Commissioners
John Asline
Thanks for kindness during illness and death of husband and father
The family expresses gratitude for acts of kindness shown during illness and death of their husband and father. Special thanks to Rev. Smith for comforting message, to singers, to Mrs. Wm. Mah an, Mrs. V. Finch, and the friends and Gleaners for floral offerings including Mrs. Alfred Tryon and Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Tryon.
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Rev. Smith
Wm. Mahan
V. Finch
Alfred Tryon
Calvin Tryon
State announces re election bid for Clare County Drain Commissioner
Louis H state declares candidacy for re election as County Drain Commissioner on the Republican ticket. He pledges clean and efficient service and asks voters for support.
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Louis H. State
Optometrist Foland Announces Mt Pleasant Office Dates
Optometrist Foland will not begin his office in Mt Pleasant on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday June 21 and 23. Patients are advised to arrange their dates accordingly.
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Foland
Mt. Pleasant
Clare County prepares improved tourist booklet for new season
The Clare County Tourist Association reports a larger, improved booklet now ready to promote the county. Last year's mailings reached about 9 000 readers with maps lakes and camping guides, plus 10 666 folders distributed by merchants and locals to attract tourists. Cooperation from residents is needed to sustain success.
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Clare County Tourist Association
Clare
Harrison
Farwell
East Michigan Tourist Association
Clare County
Public school exercises draw growing county crowds
The Clare County Highth Grade Exercises grew from a teacher and graduate event in 14 years to a larger Harrison gathering this year. Critics note public opinion shifts as more parents and pupils attend, with Supt. Gumser inspired by the crowd. The value of education for body mind and heart is emphasized as common citizens strive for progress.
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Clare County
Clare
Harrison
Gumser
Lincoln
Bryan
Esteemed Ardis Family Leaving Clare
The Ardis family will move from Clare after two years. Mrs. Ardis will reside in Ann Arbor near daughter Emma at the University of Michigan. Margaret Ardis leaves teaching for a year while Eva Ardis heads to Juneau Alaska to teach in the Alaska educational system for nine months with night classes.
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Ardis
Clare
Juneau
Alaska
Republican candidate for County Road Commissioner in Clare County
A political notice from FB B Littlefield of Farwell Michigan announces candidacy on the Republican ticket for County Road Commissioner. The message solicits support at the September primaries and identifies the advertiser and location.
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Clare County
Littlefield
Farwell
Michigan
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County Fair Grounds
Don Winston
Wilson
Roy C. Woodruff
Princess Theatre
Clare Athletics
Central Normal
Larkins
Mrs. Carl. Kistler
Pink
Adminstrative Board
Segin
Pol. Adv
Ath Pol. Adv
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