Rural eighth grade graduation in Clare county
Clare county held its fourth annual rural eighth grade exercises at Harrison on June 13 with eighty eight rural pupils receiving diplomas. Despite threatening rain, hundreds attended the all county event featuring the Clare high school band, patriotic colors, speeches by Allan Gerow and Joseph Guthrie, and diplomas presented by Commissioner Aldrich.
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Clare County
Harrison
Altho
Wilson Auditorium
Clare High School
Ld Glory
A. F B. Light
Surrey T. U. High School
Farwell School
G. E. Lamb
Allan Gerow
Sheridan
Clere County Rural School
Bogie
Leo Harris
Freeman
Feighner and Allen
Sentinel
Cleaver
Lyle Bond Allen
Grant
Helena VanderWoude
Alfred Densmore
G. R. Bogan
Clare Public School
Joseph Guthrie
Com’r Aldrich
Allen Grow
Armalee Gerow
Rural Carrier Weds Saturday at Home in Isabella County
Miss Edna Roseltha Morrison daughter of Rose bush marries James O Sutton rural carrier from the local post office at his home northwest of the city. Rev H B Johnson conducts the ceremony with Leona Morrison and BE R Stull as witnesses. The couple plans a northern Michigan trip and will return after June 20.
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Edna Roseltha Morrison
Rosebush
James O. Sutton
Rainy county fair field meet yields postponed ball game
Old and young competed for happiness as Examiners Jones and Williams ran the field meet at the fair grounds. Rain postponed the East vs West eighth graders ball game to a school day at the County Fair. Clare high school defeated Harrison City in heavy rain on the mound. Track event winners will be published later.
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Fair Grounds
Jones
Williams
Crack
Clare
Harrison City
Mrs Curtice Hearns Linen Shower honors Dolores Rassat
Mrs Curtice Hearns nee Dolores Rassat received a linen shower hosted by Miss Helen Mary Doherty for twenty five guests. Gifts were given, and bridge honors went to Miss Emma Rogers and Miss Reva Derby before a luncheon.
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Curtice Hearns
Dolores Rassat
Helen Mary Doherty
Bmvs
Hearns
Emma Rogers
Reva Derby
Twelve pupils perform in second piano recital at home
Twelve of Mrs. Helen Bicknell’s piano students played solos at a Friday recital in her East State street studio. Patrice Doherty joined in a duet with Mrs. Bicknell and four pupils formed a piano quartet. A social hour with refreshments followed.
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Helen Lucille Bicknell
East State Street
Alger Brown
Patrice Doherty
Virginia Horton
Armalee Gerow
Hilda Eberhart
Shirley Allen
Betty Doherty
Louise Topps
Mary McKeever
Maxine Jones
Nelda Callihan
Arleigh Gorr
Appreciation for Help After House Fire by Tryon Family
Mr and Mrs Calvin Tryon and Wava express heartfelt thanks to all who helped during and after a home fire, acknowledging the community’s support and assistance received since the incident.
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Calvin Tryon
Wava
Auto crash injures Midland scraper operator
John Harrington, 62, of Midland la borer, was seriously hurt Monday near Dow parking grounds when struck by a car driven by Clare resident Mrs. Chas Williams as he worked on a scraper. He suffered a broken pelvis ribs and a knee cut. Williams was cleared of blame after investigation showed Harrington stepped in front of the machine.
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John Harrington
Midland
Chas, Williams
Clare
New Dow
Harrington
Hay Making Demonstration in Clare June 28
County agents and Michigan State College specialists plan a Windrow method hay curing demonstration on Julius Schaeffer’s farm one mile north of Clare. Local implement dealers will showcase hay making machinery starting at 1:00 PM Eastern with R. H. E. Dencker detailing curing principles and alfalfa practices.
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Farm Crops Department
Michigan State College
Michigan
R. G. Potts
Washington
Macomb County
Potts
Ewart van Riper
Ida
Ralph Arbogast
Union City
Julius Schaeffer
Clare
R. H E. Decker
Princess Theatre Week at a Glance June 22 28
A local cinema ad lists showings at Princess Theatre from June 22 to 28 with varieties including Idaho Red Tom Tyley and his Pals Naughty Baby with Alice White and Jack Mullall and The Wolf Song starring Gary Cooper and Lupe Velez. Heart Trouble with Harry Langdon and upcoming July 2 3 The Goodbye Kiss 7 8 The Duke Steps Out 16 17 The Iron Mask.
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Idaho Red
Tom Tyley
Alice White
Jack Mullall
Gary Cooper
Lupe Velez
Harry Langdon
Duke
June Bugs to Hold Potluck Social at Calihan Home
The June Bugs meet for a pot luck supper and social hour Tuesday evening June 25 at 6 30 at Mrs S M Calihan's home. Each family to bring own dish and silverware. All June Bugs invited without a formal invitation. Mrs Hattle Allen, Life Chairman.
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S M. Calihan
June Bug
Hattle Allen
Life
Pomona Grange Meeting Scheduled at Advance Hall
Clare-Isabella Pomona Grange plans a meeting at the Advance Grange Hall Thursday evening with Master presiding. Members are urged to attend as the agenda includes lodge matters and anticipated discussions.
Hotel Thompson Damaged by Fire in Early Tuesday Blaze
The city fire department answered a blaze at the Hotel Thompson on Tuesday. Firefighters arrived within minutes and controlled the fire shortly after. Damage is estimated at about $150 and is fully insured, likely from a chimney spark.
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Thompson
Authorities continue clean-up in Clare County
Thomas Austin of Temple age 60 and Pearl Hanner with George Van Buskirk both about 45 of Greenwood township were arrested on liquor law violations after a raid by federal officers. A wreck witness led Isabella county deputies to a liquor purchase from Hanner, prompting searches by Bay City agents and U S Marshals deputies. Austin ran a Temple general store and Hanner and Van Buskirk farm between Temple and Harrison.
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Thomas Austin
Temple
Pearl Hanner
George van Buskirk
Greenwood Township
Bay City
Isabella County Sheriff Department
Mt Pleasant
U. S. 27
Mt. Pleasant
Hanner
Clare
Austin and
van Buskirk
Hqnor
Federal
United States Marshal’s
Austin
Redding Township
Harrison
Rustic Dance Palace to Open for Summer Season at Stoughton
The Rustic Dance Palace at Stoughton on Lake Forest near Prudenville opens Wednesday night June 26 for the summer season of nightly dances. Fuller's Ten Chicago fans provide music, with carnival night and novelty favors planned. Dancing parties continue every night except Mondays, marking the fourth season with many new events.
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Stoughton Lake Forest
Prudenville
Michigan
Fuller
Chicago
Michigan State Fair Opens September With Record Prizes
The eighteenth annual Michigan State fair will run September 1 to 7. Officials unveil a 20 year program aiming to boost the event to world prominence by 1949. The first phase features a prizes total of 126000 dollars, up from 120000 last year and 107000 in 1927.
Strawberries Hint Near Bagie An Old Honey Man Note
A caller notes ripe strawberries available about one mile north and one east of Bagie, mentioning J. N. Neal the honey man as the source of the tip.
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J. N. ‘Eal
Bagie
Clare Man Marries at Toledo
A simple, pretty ceremony at First Baptist Church Toledo Ohio on Friday June 14 united Minnie M youngest daughter of Mr Mrs Paul Zimmerman Sheridan township with Lloyd Edick Clare city. She wore pale green gown. he grey suit. Attendants Breen O Donnell Clarence L Kehr all of Toledo. They plan to reside at 901 Beech Street Clare with many friends wishing a happy marriage.
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First Baptist Church
Toledo
Minnie, M
Paul Zimmerman
Sheridan Township
Lloyd Edick
Breen O'Donnell
Clarence L. Kehr
Sheridan
Our City
Glaze Hardware and Furniture Co
Clare
Beech Street
Coral Anniversary Celebrated at Bellinger Home
About fifty friends and relatives gathered Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Bellinger four miles west of the city to observe their thirty fifth wedding anniversary. Guests joined a two course chicken dinner and shared gifts for the couple.
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A. J. Bellinger
Arthur
Flora
Beulah Burch
Harry Oliver
Harry Ford
Dorothy
Junior
Jay Bellinger
Farwell
Chas Niemeyer
Emma
J. Bellinger
Altha Kidder
Clare
Clifford Malosh
Lake
A. J. Gagner
Mr. Pleasant
Wm. Brown
Bobby
Bay City
Emma Bellinger
Milliard Snyder
Max Gladstone
Martha Moline
Florence Bolen
Warren Davison
Vern Moline
Wellington
Lansing
Sidney Bellinger
Jackson
June
Flint
Harold Purvis
Owosso
Alma Bellinger
St. Louis
Mrs. Bellinger
Soil Bacteria Provide Nitrogen For Crops Says MSU Officials
Michigan State College soil department members report soil bacteria release nitrogen from organic matter, aiding crop nutrition. Cold, waterlogged or dry soils slow growth, while drainage, lime, and fert ilizers boost bacterial activity and plant food availability.
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Soil Department
Michigan State Colege
Clare Young Lady Weds in Detroit
According to notices received by relatives in Clare, Miss Leona Vandewarker of Sheridan township wed William Francis Vegne in Detroit on Friday June 4th. The couple plan to reside in Detroit after July 10th and will be at home there for friends.
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Leona Vandewarker
Williard F. Vegne
Clare
Leona
Geo. Vandewarker
Sheridan ‘Township
William Francis Vegne
Detroit
In Memoriam for Our Dear Wife and Mother
In loving memory of our wife mother and sister who died one year ago today June 20 1928. Our mother is sleeping free from pain wake her not sweet spirit to suffer again She slumbers sweetly let her sleep on Her sickness ended her troubles are gone Think of how she suffered and moaned with pain In the long night hours we soothed her in vain Till God sent an angel with a message of love Sadly missed by her children and sister.
Community Work Bee At Lumber Jacks and Rivermen Park
A work bee is planned for Friday at the Lumber Jacks and Rivermen park. Ladies Aid will prepare dinner and assist. Volunteers are asked to bring saws and hammers for carpenter tasks led by Otis W. Terpering, president, Ithaca Rid. 1.
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Otis W. Terpering
Ithaca
Rid
Coldwater Lake Inn Promotes Health Resort Pleasures
The Coldwater Lake Inn at Coldwater Lake Resort in Isabella county highlights its clean cold deep water for fishing and a new dance pavilion. The grounds feature a tree and shrub nursery, plentiful recreation for children, and a free lake tourist camp and picnic grounds.
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Coldwater Lake
Isabella County
Coldwater Lake Inn
Lake
Martin Shilling Marriage Ceremony Report
Saturday evening June 15 Rev M S Wymer joined Miss Sarah Marguerite Martin and Alfred Thomas Shilling in marriage at 107 Court Street. Attended by John Martin and Mrs Shilling, the couple plans to reside in Lake where the groom works. Sale notice for cabbage plants by Roy.
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Court Street
M. S. Wymer
Sarah Marguerite
Lorenzo Martin
Lake
Alfred Thomas Shilling
Milton Shilling
Sears
John Martin
Fifty Students Complete Studies in Clare High School
A class of fifty graduates received diplomas in a large Clare high school ceremony. Salutatory by Marguerite Ehrhardt and valedictorian Ruth Elaine Shull led to remarks by Judge B. J. Millington on education, government, and timeless values. The class presented an athletic field memorial to the Board of Education, accepted by B A Anderson.
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Clare High School
Doris Gerow
Isle
Marguerite Ehrhardt
Ruth Elaine Shull
Two Trails
B. J. Millington
Cadillac
Millington
America
Leo Joslin
Board of Education
B.A. Anderson
W. W. Hurd
Clare High Alumni Banquet Tonight at Hotel Doherty
The Clare high school alumni banquet is set for tonight at the Hotel Doherty. All former students are urged to attend and join in the evening events.
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Clare High School
Doherty
Theft of Moto Crawford bike linked to theatre rear
A Sunday night theft from the theatre rear is linked to a person who allegedly took the Moto Crawford bike. Prosecution will be withheld if the bike is left at Holmes restaurant by next Saturday night.
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Holmes
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James Sutton
Edna Morrison
Mrs. Curtice Hearns
Mary Helen Doherty
Roy Feighner
Clare Auto
Julius Schaefer
State College
Princess Theatre
June Bugs
Pomona Grange
Hotel Thompson
Northend
Jones Law
Shersidan
Bellinger Home
Clare Young Lady
Warried
Memoriam
Coldwater Lake Resort
Martin-Shilling
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