Escaped Prisoners Return Voluntarily to Reformatory
John Agle and Herbert Trumble, who fled the Ionia Reformatory on Monday afternoon, returned to the prison by boat after a two day manhunt. They were serving life terms for the February murder of Wesley McKnight. A $500 reward was distributed to tipsters who aided in the case, with Middleton of Gilmore Township receiving $100 and others $400 for helping secure confessions and the McKnight murder investigation. Miss Gladys Fabian survived a bullet wound to the lungs from the same case.
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John Agile
Herbert Trumble
Ionia
Reformatory
Wesley McKnight
Saranac
Institution
Grand River
Grand Trunk Railroad
Altho
Haight
Shean
Agle
Trumble
McKnight
Gladys Fabian
Mrs Richard Chapman Buried In Clare Cemetery
Mrs Richard Chapman aged about 76 died June 13 in Pontiac Michigan at the home of her daughter Mrs Minnie Hutchinson. She had lived in Sheridan township nearly sixty years and with daughters in southern Michigan the last decade. Funeral services were at Pontiac Baptist Church and burial followed in Clare Cemetery Thursday afternoon. Her daughter Mrs Aliie Chaffee West sister Mrs John Parks and Mrs Edna Deitrich survive.
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Richard Chapman
Sheridan Township
Michigan
Pontiac
Minnie Hutchinson
Aliie Chaffee West
Edna Deitrich
John Parks
The
Baptist Church
Whaley
Pas‘toy
Savage
Clare Cemetery
LE. Lockyer
Methodist Church
Depositors Sign On At Clare County Savings Bank Plea
Depositors respond to the Depositors' Committee appeal as signatures exceed $525,000 in the file. While total deposited amount declines, the number of signers rises as undecided depositors are urged to seek information from committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County Savings Bank
the Sentinel
Windstorm Insurance Promotion From Hastings Company
The Cheboygan Observer reports Michigan Mutual Windstorm Insurance Co of Hastings as a strong, fair insurer with a long track record. The editor, with personal ties to Hastings printing, endorses dealing with the company and notes it has paid substantial wind loss settlements fairly in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheboygan Observer
Michigan Mutual Windstorm Insurance Co
Hastings
Michigan Mutual Windstorm Company
the Observer
Ften
Hastings Banner
Chéboygah Observer
Vacation Bible School Opens Monday at Church of God
The Church of God at Maple and Sixth streets announces a Daily Vacation Bible School starting Monday June 27 at 9 00 a m Pastor F Eliott leads as superintendent with Daisie Bruckart Edna Stuckney Vera Peterson and others serving as teachers and helpers Visitors are welcome anytime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God
Maple and
Sixth Streets
Edna Stuckney
Eliott
Daisie Bruckart
Treas
Vera Peterson
Elliott
H. IL. Cleveland
Lucile Peterson
Gladys Bauder
Wecome
Former Clare Man Weds Williamston Girl in June Ceremony
Sunday afternoon June 19 1932 at the Watson home in Williams ton Michigan Otis Stanley son of Mr and Mrs Clair Stanley of Harrison is married to Carmaleta Watson daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Watson The Rev F P Madsen of Redeemer Lutheran Church Lansing presided Attendants were Glenwood Watson and Dorotha Piper The couple then hosted a dinner and reception before returning to Lansing due to his work at Olds Motor Works Both graduates of Clare and Williamston high schools will live with the bride’s parents pending future arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Stanley
Clair Stanley
Harrison
Carmaleta Watson
A. J. Watson
Williamston
Michigan
F. P. Madsen
the Redeemer Lutheran Church
Lansing
Glenwood Watson
Dorothy Piper
Miss Piper
Mrs. Stanley
Dorotha Piper
Mr. Stanley
Olds Motor Works
Clare High School
Williamston High School
Wise Township Youth Nichols Seibt Dies After Illness
Nichols Seibt, 24, died Wednesday evening at his mother's home two miles east of Clare in Wise township after months of illness. He underwent an operation about a year ago with no lasting benefit. Funeral services will be at St. Cecilia church Saturday at 9:00 a.m. with Rev. Fr. Morrison officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichols Seibt
Rosella Seibt
Clare
Wise Township
St. Cecilia Church
Morrison
Ideal Theatre Showbill Promises Western Action and Star Cast
The Ideal Theatre presents Misleading Lady featuring Claudette Colbert and Ricardo Cortez with a double program on Thur and Fri. Also shows The Miracle Man starring the star cast and powerful drama plus Alias the Doctor with suspenseful final scene. Admission ranges from 10 to 20 cents and schedules span Thu to Mon with additional features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thur
Claudette Colburn
Ricardo Cortez
Mary Astor
Tom Keene
Sun
Mon
Super Pictures
Tes
Richard Barthelmus
Barthelmus
Woodward couple injured in Sebewaing auto crash
Mr and Mrs W J Woodward were severely injured in a Friday morning crash near Sebewaing Huron county when their car hit a six foot ditch and overturned twice They were en route from Clare to Elkton for a brother in law s funeral and were taken to Sebewaing emergency hospital then home that night Both are recovering nicely with injuries including chest bruises and head cuts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Woodward
Sebewaing
Huron County
Woodward
James Duncan
Thurston
Glen Hall Promoted by Chicago Firm Bird and Son
Friends in Owosso learn Glen Hall has been promoted by Bird and Son Inc of Chicago to head the western division and serve as assistant to the general manager in charge of sales with headquarters in Chicago. He will begin next Monday and his wife and daughter will join him soon. The firm dates back to Washington’s era and runs a Chicago plant with a daily capacity of 25 roofing cars. Mrs Hall and daughter will visit relatives in Owosso before leaving for Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Hall
Bird & Son, Inc
Chicago
Michigan
Bird and Son, Inc
Washington
Hall
Owosso
Jas. S. Bicknell
Clare Midland pavement moves toward bids on two bridges
The Clare Midland project advances with official notices inviting bids for two bridges at Sanford and 3.2 miles of concrete road. Bids go to H W Hagaman Sag inaw by 2 pm June 29. Work completes October 15. The Sanford bridge spans 198 feet with a 30 foot roadway and two nine foot sidewalks. The Salt bridge runs 108 feet with a 30 foot roadway and two twelve foot safety walks. The slab at Sanford remains unfinished. Fly Chaser price and Ander son’s ad appear in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare-Midland
Sanford
H. W. Hagaman
Saginaw
Tittabawassee
New Bath House Opens Gratis to Public Saturday
Wm Kappinger proprietor of Five Lakes Resort announces free access to the new bath house this Saturday and Sunday from 10 a m to 10 p m. A confectionery and soft drinks stand will be open. Four cottages are available with two more under construction for the fishing season opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Kappinger
Five Lakes
Kapplinger
Five Clare County Farmers Improve Their Dairy Herds
The second annual beef cattle consign ment sale at Gladwin on June 15 drew keen bidding though prices lagged last year. Five Clare County farmers bought cattle including milking shorthorn and Hereford sires and Angus heifers. The region’s pasture and hay lands favor beef raising, and dairy minded farmers are shifting to better dairy stock as beef prices slump.
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Gladwin
Kansas City
Chicago
Clare County
Moretimer Shea
Hamilton Township
Joe Pfannes
Hatton Township
Melvin Haines
Arthur Township
L. Pudway
Sheridan
Robert Campbell
U S Pringle Home Damaged by Fire Early Sunday
Firefighters battled an attic blaze at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A S Pringle on Pine Street about 1 30 Sunday morning. The fire originated in a partition woodbox and spread through multiple roof sections due to additions. Loss is estimated between three and four hundred dollars, fully insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Pringle
A. 5. Pringle
Pine Street
Postage Rates Change Effective July 6
Postage for letter mail rises to 3 cents while air mail letters cost 8 cents. All other postage rates remain unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Mail
Twin Elm Ladies Club Holds First Luncheon and Golf Meet
Twenty six ladies attended the Twin Elm Ladies Club luncheon on Wednesday and spent the afternoon in golf. Four Coleman guests joined Clare enthusiasts. Miss Reval Derby was named chairman for next Wednesday and members must notify her by Monday night to attend. The group will stage its first golf tournament on that date and seeks more players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Elm
Coleman
Canning Demonstration At Hagle Church Friday Afternoon
Women in the county are invited to a canning demonstration this Friday afternoon at the Hagle church led by Miss Roberta Hershey from Michigan State College Home Economics. The program will cover preserving home grown foods and quick canning methods, including equipment like pressure cookers and various cans. The County Chairman of Home Economics Extension and the Eagle Extension Club urge every homemaker to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagle Church
Roberta Hershey
Home Economics
Michigan State College
Miss Hershey
Home Economics Extension
Eagle Extension Club
U S 10 concrete project nears completion east of city
Detours operated Monday to Thursday as concrete work on U S 10 advances one mile south and east three miles to Herrick. In about three days the new route will open linking Herrick to the east city limits and finishing the Clare to Coleman project. Bids are sought for two bridges near Sanford to connect with Midland paving and be done by October 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qalico
J. W. Lockyer
Reva Maxwell
Marjorie Horton
Mamie Baird
Mt. Pleasant
Girls Industrial School
Mexico City
Mexico
Boston
Herrick
U. S. 10
Clare
Coleman
Sanford
Clare Young People Married at Coleman
The ceremony uniting L. Howard DesOrmeau of Clare and Miss Frances Ernest of Wise township was performed at St. Phillip's church Coleman at seven o'clock Tuesday morning. After a wedding breakfast they left on a motor trip to Alpena and other northern Michigan points, then plan to live with the groom's father on West 6th Street in Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Howard DesOrmeau
Clare
Frances Ernest
Wise Township
St. Phillip’s
Coleman
Alpena
Michigan
West 6Th Street
Wright Announces Sheriff Candidacy for Clare County
Charles William Wright declares his Republican primary bid for Clare County Sheriff. The political advertisement states intent to seek the nomination at the September primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Charles WM. Wright
Detroit Officials Push Gas Pipeline to Central Michigan
City leaders and promoters press for a gas pipeline from Central Michigan fields to Detroit to cut consumer costs. A meeting secured over 30 000 acres for oil and gas drilling and promises 20 000 000 cubic feet daily to Clare territory, with McKay Mer cier field a key beneficiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Murphy
Detroit
Clare
Mt. Pleasant
Clara
Wm. H. Caple
S. M. Calihan
W. E. Currie
Auto
Mr. Callihan
Thos. E. Currie
Central Michigan
Peninsula Construction Co
McKay-Mercier
Swamp and Christmas Tree Inspection Applications Open
Swamp and evergreen tree owners must file inspection applications with the Orchard and Nursery Department before August 1 for fall sales. No inspections after December 16, and late requests incur extra inspector costs. County Agents will not perform inspections this year to avoid record confusion. obtain blanks at the County Agent office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orchard and Nursery Department
County Agr
PF. D. Gibson
Mandenberg
County Agyr
Card Party and Dance by Rebekahs at K ov B hall
The Rebekahs announce a card party and dance at the K O V B hall on Wednesday evening June 29. Those providing supper receive supper tickets, others pay 10 cents for supper. Public invited. Also a note to sell old batteries radiators and green hides at Samborn's by phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekahs
Samborn‘s
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dover Gospel Tabernacle
Herrick Missionary Group
Herrick Missionary Society
Clare Methodist
Clare Church
Coleman, Sanford
C O
al. H. Webber
This Big Co
Daily Vacation Bible School
Clare Man
Bride
Nicholas Seibt
Ideal Theatre
That City
Anderson's
New Bath House
Tervor
Donnie Brown
Plint
Jas. O’connor
U.S. 10
Francis Ernest
Pol. Ady
S. M. Callihan
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