Summer softball action draws steady crowds at barber center
Fans have shown genuine interest in the summer softball program with high attendance and ongoing conversations about upcoming games. Scheduled for next week are several matchups including North Bradley vs Randall Coleman and Clare Hi-Speed vs Pure Transport, while recent games showcased improving form and strong pitching from Coleman, Harrison, and Herrick teams.
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North Bradley Randall Coleman Gulf Camp
Houghton C
Clare Hardware & Furniture Co
Clare
Houghton
Dover Randall Clare Hardware & Furniture Co
Clare Kiwanis
Frank’s Auto Parts
Dover Eagle Coleman
Camp
Brown Randall
Clare Hi Speed
Pure Transport
Kiwanis-Herrick
Herrick Boys
Kiwanians
Kiwanis
Coleman-Harrison
Miller
Coleman
Barclays
Harrison
Hagle-Hi-Speed
Clare Hardware-Herrick
Fy Brown
Dover
Herrick
Camp Houghton C
Clare County Road Commission
Camp Houghton B
Eagle
Coleman Harrison i
Frank's Auto Parts
North Bradley
Clare Hardware Herrick
Hi-Speed
North Bardley
Brown
Clare Hardware
Tim Cotter Motor Sales
Randall
Dover Clare Kiwanis
Camp Houghton
Gulf
Bagile
Clare High Boxing Show Highlights Pugilistic Talent
Outstanding Clare High boxing event March shows pupils from fourth grade to twelfth in weight class demos for Charles Strange trophies. Worden Parsell 167 lbs won heavyweight, Morris Kapplinger 182 lbs, and Clair Arnold 125 lbs captured trophies after tough bouts.
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Clare High
Charles Strange
Worden Parsell
Ronnie Brown
Clyde Moline
Morris Kapplinger
Ronald Skinner
Douglas Paxton
Paxton
Clair Arnold
Wilbur Gingery
John Murphy
Dale Joslin
Don Brown
George Pope
Kenneth Kapplinger
Herb McNeil
Fred Guthrie
Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis
Clare Baseball Nine Finishes 7 and 2 With Key Wins
The Clare baseball team posted a 7 win 2 loss season. Notable victories came against Mt Pleasant Reed City and Evart, marking strong showings against tough opponents. The roster spans three rows led by players Douglas Paxton Paul Manee and Morris Kapplinger with Junior Samborn and Virgil White among others.
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Douglas Paxton
Lowell Haring
Russell Eberhardt
Neilan Cradit
Ernie Bryant
Paul Manee
Worden Pargell
Bill Leogh
Raymond Marshall
Bill Foell
Dean Manee
Wilbur Gingery
Lloyd Eberhardt
Bob Chapman
Donald Worden
Zane Walters
Kenneth Kapplinger
Mr. Brown
Junior Samborn
Morris Kapplinger
Junior Schlafley
Paul Dionise
Danny Burdo
Virgil White
Carl Cappaert
Albert Hodson
Elton Allen
Clare
Mt. Pleasant
Farwell Night Hawks Win Ninth Straight Softball Game
The Farwell Night Hawks extended their winning streak with a 10 to 3 victory over Parnell on Harrison field Friday night. Earlier games include a 5 to 4 win against Lake on June 9 with Stinchcombe and Moore batting for Farwell, and a 16 to 4 win over Rosebush Mexicans on June 12 with Allen and Stinchcombe in the battery. The series is supervised by Ed Smedley and supported by the W P A, promoting youth sports.
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Farwell Night Hawks
Lake
Battery
Farwell
Don Stinchcombe
Will Moore
Kenneth LaKells
Bob Jones
Rosebush Mexicans
Night Hawks
Jimmie Allen
Luper Ogilar
Santiago Tonegales
Harrison
Blacklege and Mead
Parnell
Ed Smedley
Mt Vernow Grange notes and visiting relatives
The Mt Vernow Grange report a grand week with many visitors. Families from Mann Siding Bay City and Mt Pleasant shared time with local members including Mr and Mrs Floyd Slentz and Eunice Phimisey. Regular attendees were missed due to the Worthy Master’s absence.
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MT. Vernow
Floyd Slentz
Eunice Phimisey
Icem Slentz
Mt. Pleasant
Clear-Eyed 101-Year-Old Mrs Rogers Reads Far Afield
Byfield Massachusetts resident Eliza B Rogers is 101 years old yet has sharp eyesight and reads four to six books weekly. She also reads newspapers and does fine embroidery work.
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Eliza B. Rogers
Byfield
Mass
Lemon Juice Remedy Claims Quick Rheumatic Pain Relief
An inexpensive home remedy using lemon juice and Ru-Ex Compound is promoted to ease rheumatic and arthritis pain. The ad claims two tablespoons twice daily can reduce discomfort, with promises of overnight improvements and a money back guarantee if no relief.
War Draws Dialects Across Britain As Evacuees Mix
Wartime population shifts blend Cockney with Cornwall and Devon speech. London youngsters adopt Dorset and Somerset inflections while rural youths imitate Lambeth slang. The influx of families from danger zones is altering England’s spoken language.
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London
Somerset
New York East Side
England
Cornwall
Devon
Shires
United States
Britain
Dorset
Narkit
Lambeth
Inventions Highlight Patent Office Report
Washington rare list features a whistling walking cane patent to Earl H Pitney of Willmar Minnesota a new model toothpick machine by Joseph Manfredi of Monongahela Pennsylvania and a three wheeled gum massager by Fred L Flanders and James J McCerry. Additional patents include an automatic brake for roller skates by Calder V L Bruner of Philadelphia and a soiled free tennis ball by John B Dickson and John Herman for Northampton and Chicopee Massachusetts.
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Washington
Patent Office
Earl H. Pitney
Willmar
Minn
Joseph Manfredi
Monongahela
Fred L. Flanders
Muskegon
James J. McCerry
East Grand Rapids
Mich
John B. Dickson
Northampton
John Herman
Chicopee
Mass
Philadelphia
Romans Used Glass Eyes in Ancient Times
The article notes that glass eyes were used by Romans and earlier by Egyptians, indicating that prosthetic ocular devices existed long before modern invention. It highlights ancient practice rather than modern developments.
Smoke busting device to clear city air tested in Salt Lake City
United States Bureau of Mines scientists in Salt Lake City developed a high frequency sound system to clear smoke filled atmospheres. Hillary W. St Clair assisted with a compact 18 inch device using a speaker and radio like assembly. Dr. R. S. Dean expects commercial sale soon priced for households and industry.
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United States Bureau of Mines
Salt Lake City
Utah
Hillary W. St. Clair
R. S. Dean
Metallurgical Division
Washington
St. Clair
Stone Age ship carvings sighted near Oland island
On Oland an offshore Swedish isle, prehistoric Stone Age rock ships may be seen. The immense stones resemble Viking ships with carved benches for rowers and suggest ancient maritime activity. American Tea Tasters hold annual meetings to judge teas for U.S. import.
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Oland
Sweden
America
United States
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Autor
Mickie
Wy Balicy
Photo-Owners Insurance Company
Reed City
Evart
Gladwin
Hawks
Clare Sentinel
Old Heidelberg Gardens
Saginaw
Billy Farver
M. C
Pfeiffer’s
Michigan
Michigan Liquor Control Commission
Pfeiffer Brewing Co
Detroit
Atlas Jr
ATLAS
Atlas Tires
H. A. Jones
McEwan
Tire Service Headquarters
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