American Legion Hospital Seeks Sewing Materials
The American Legion Hospital Battle Creek Michigan requests sewing items for its Occupational Therapy Department. Shortages hinder supplies, but if residents statewide donate even one item from a detailed list, the program can continue benefiting veterans. A box at Gays Five and Ten Cent Store collects these contributions.
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American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Hospital
Battle Creek
Michigan
Veterans Hospital
Parents' Cousin Liberated by U S Forces in Philippines
Telegram received by Joe C. Stroops of Stanton Michigan states Carl E Stroops was rescued from Japanese captivity and returned to military control on January 31 1945. Further details to follow. The Stroops and their son visited the Parents in summer 1938.
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Carl E. Stroops
U. S
Philippines
Mr. Stroops
Joe C. Stroops
Stanton
Southwest Pacific
Joe Stroops
Wm. B. Gay
Michigan
Carl HB. Stroops
J. A
Gladwin County Bank Organized at Beaverton
At a February 28 1945 meeting the Beaverton Michigan based Gladwin County Bank elected officers J Stuart Bicknell as president Herman Colbeck as vice president W C Hall as vice president and Eugene Murphy as cashier. Directors include Bicknell Wallington Hall Beardsley Colbeck Perry Bell Keinrath and Murphy. The bank shows capital Common Stock 25000 Surplus 5000 Undivided Profits 2500 and the remodeled banking house is described as up to date.
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Gladwin County Bank
Beaverton
Michigan
J. Stuart Bicknell
Clare
Herman Colbeck
W. C. Hall
St. Louis
Eugene Murphy
Theo Wallington
Mark H. Bicknell
Ralph Beardsley
Ray Perry
William Bell
Ben Keinrath
Beaverton Bank
Call to Nation's Colors Inscriptions of New Enlistees
The following men have been inducted into the United States Armed Forces: Clarence F. Wilson Harrison Wilfred J. Landers R-2 Marion Richard W. Fanslau R-2 Harrison William F. Fox R-3 Gladwin William B. Miller R-2 Harrison Raymond D. Van Buskirk R-1 Farwell Hstel O Reynolds R-2 Farwell Allen F. Oman R-2 Lake Albert M. Hanner R-2 Marion Louis F Lyons R-2 Harrison Lloyd G C Keysor R-2 Harrison Oliver L Mills R-2 Clare Clarence N Davis R-5 Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Armed Forces
Clarence F. Wilson
Harrison
Wilfred J. Landers
Marion
Richard W. Fanslau
William F. Fox
Gladwin
William B. Miller
Raymond D. van Buskirk
Farwell
Hstel O. Reynolds
Allen F. Oman
Lake
Albert M. Hanner
Funeral rites for Herman Stuermer announced
Funeral services for the late Herman Stuermer will be held at 2:00 this Friday from the Highway Tabernacle in Harrison. Stuermer, a 45 year Clare County resident, died at 7:28 Tuesday evening February 27.
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Herman Stuermer
Highway Tabernacle
Harrison
Stuermer
Clare County
Double Parking Ban Noted by Clare City Council
Claré city imposes a double parking prohibition on the main thoroughfare after a State Police complaint. Warning tickets will be issued by order of the Clare City Council.
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City of
Claré
Common Council
Clare City Council
Sternaman Studio Open Only on Saturdays In Illness
Studio operates only on Saturdays due to illness. regular weekday sessions are suspended. Affected dates include the ongoing period noted as Age 4 and the address 222. Patrons are advised to check for updated hours.
Easter Seals Drive Supports Crippled Children locally
In Clare County and Michigan the Easter Seals appeal asks residents to mail donations to chairman Mrs. Emil Pfister. The drive funds crippled children and now covers young adults, with most money staying local or within Michigan.
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Ma's
Emil R. Pfister
Clare County
Michigan
Clare Community Council Meets at Library Last Week
Clare Community Council held its regular meeting at the City Library on a Thursday evening. Emil Pfister chaired as minutes were read and approved with several community groups represented in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Community Council
Emil Pfister
Harl Sternaman
Clare Public School
Chamber of Commerce
Ministerial Association
Methodist Church
Masonic Lodge
Student Council
Astern, Star
Boy Scouts
P.T.A
Rebekdhs
Theta Rho
Charles Hahn
Clare Methodist Church
Holy City
Community Council
Family Night at Nazarene Mission This Friday
Families are invited to attend Family Night at the Nazarene Mission this Friday evening. Rev Wm MacGuire conducts special meetings with the Tompkins Trio assisting, promising a worthwhile gathering including a Sunday School Rally Sunday morning and a seven o'clock young people's meeting led by the Tompkins Trio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nazarene
Mision
Wm. “MacGuire
Tompkins
Tompking
Guest Speakers at Clare Baptists Sunday
Rev Ralph Compson of Big Rapids Baptist Church will speak at 10 30 morning service. He is a forceful speaker and a privilege to hear. Rev Bert Orman of Mt Pleasant Baptist Church speaks at 7 45 evening service. Special music planned. Rev H B Redman is pastor.
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Ralph Compson
Big Rapids Baptist Church
Compson
Bert Orman
Mt. “Pleasant Baptist Church
Orman
Path
HB. H. Redman
Clare Pioneers Close Season With Win Over Gladwin
Clare High defeats Gladwin 34 to 26 to finish the regular season at eight wins and six losses. Leaders for Clare were Cappaert 11, Chaffee 10, Hartshorn 6, Kane 4, Rodadough 3, while Gladwin relied on Fritch and Dover. District tournaments set for Mt. Pleasant with Class C games Thursday through Saturday and Class D action alongside. Officials named Harold Pierce, Arlie Osborn, and Leo Brown.
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Clare High Pioneers
Gladwin
Green
Clare
Pioneers
Fritch
Dover
Cappaert
Chaffee
Hartshorn
Kane
Roda- Dough
Central Michigan College of Education
Mt. Pleasant
Geaverton
Remus
Coleman
Weidman
Blanchard
Farwell
Beal City
Sacred Heart
Harold Pierce
Arlie Osborn
Leo Brown
Girl Scout Banquet and Rally at Clare High School
The Girl Scout Troops I II and III hold a potluck supper in Clare High School gym on Monday March 5 at 6 30 p m. Guests bring table service sandwiches and a dish to pass coffee and milk served. Miss Florence McClure will speak on a camp for scouts. Scouts perform in a program and a book drive for Poland war relief is planned. Parents and friends are urged to attend.
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Clare High School
Florence McClure
Girl Scouts
Clare County
Poland
Sealed bids sought for keeper and matron at Clare County infirmary
Clare County Social Welfare Board invites sealed bids for a keeper and matron at the county infirmary and farm. Bids must be in by 12:00 noon Monday Marley December 12 1945. Board reserves right to accept or reject any or all bids. Wred W Schaaf Director Harrison Michigan.
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Clare County
Marley
Clare County Social Welfare
Land Use Maps Valuable To Farm Buyers In Michigan 83 Counties
Michigan residents contributed to county land use maps for all 83 counties aiding veterans and industrial workers buying farms. The maps show land type and quality, crop adaptability, markets, roads, schools, churches, and community assets, helping avoid misfits. Viewing at the county agricultural agent's office, with land counseling available through the advisory committee.
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Michigan
Michigan State College
Gospel Workers Convention Set in Clare Tuesday
A Minister and Gospel Workers District Convention will be held at the Clare Church of God on Tuesday March 6. The program covers sessions from 1 30 to 9 15 PM with speakers including Rev. Geo Dyer Rev. B C Van Every and Rev. G M Powell and topics on facing the future in families churches and the world. The event invites residents of Clare and surrounding areas.
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Gospel Worker
Clare Church of God
Geo. Huber
Geo. Dyer
Pleasant
Mary Barbour
B. C. van Every
Ithaca
Arno Thompson
R. J. Tuttle
Alma
Pfister to Speak at Central Michigan Guidance Conference
Emil Pfister Clare high school principal will take part in the Central Michigan Guidance Conference at Central Michigan College on Saturday March 10. Key topics include the state guidance program in Michigan cooperative agency relationships for problem children home room evaluation guidance counseling veterans and guiding teaching staff activities.
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Emil Pfister
Clare
Central Michigan
Central Michigan College
Michigan
Counsling
Missing in action Pvt Norman Gerow in Germany
Mrs Dorothy Gerow of Detroit received a telegram from the War Department stating Pvt Norman Gerow has been missing in action in Germany since January 27. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Wesley Gerow of Clare. He entered service from Detroit in May 1944 and went overseas in November.
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Dorothy Gerow
Detroit
War Department
Pvt
Norman Gerow
Germany
Norman
Wesley Gerow
Clare
Irvin Mizer laid to rest in Cherry Grove
Irvin Melvin Mizer born October 4 1857 in Bryan Ohio died February 18 1945 at his daughter’s home in South Lyon Michigan. He married Harriett Tatman April 4 1880 and lived on a farm before moving to South Lyon. Funeral held February 22 at Dover Tabernacle with Rev. Chas Kleinhardt officiating. Interment Cherry Grove Cemetery beside his wife.
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Irvin Melvin Mizer
George and
Vrania Mizer
Bryan
Williams County
Ohio
St. Clair Hamlin
South Lyon
Michigan
Ilness
Harriett Josephine Tatman
Jamies
Pontiac
Earl
Virginia
Minnesota
Sgt Orville Cooley Killed in Service January 8
Mrs Orville Cooley of Ionia informs that her husband Sgt Orville Cooley was killed in service January 8. The couple had a nine month old daughter. They formerly lived in Clare where Cooley managed the meat department at Kroger’s for one summer about two years ago.
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Orville Cooley
Marvin Witbeck
Ionia
Sgt
Cooleys
Clare
Krogers
Wounded in Action Notices Reach Families in Clare Area
Cpl Jay J Haring and Sgt Nester Higgins are reported wounded in action in Europe. Haring was injured February 17 in Germany and is hospitalized in Belgium. Their families in Clare and Alma receive notifications from the War Department and Adjutant General.
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Jay J. Haring
Analete Haring
Clare
R-4
Germany
L. H. Thompson
Lee Goff
Alma
Sgt
Nester Higgins
Belgium
Pure Oil test well drills gas vein in Hatton township
The Pure Oil test well on the Powell lease in Hatton township was drilled into a gas vein and tested at six million feet. Ajax Drilling Company is the contractor as the project moves toward an oil test.
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Powell Lease
Hatton Township
Ajax Drilling Company
Red Cross War Fund Opens Campaign For 200 Million
The American Red Cross launched its national drive for 200 million dollars to support war front troops hospitals and home front aid. President Roosevelt Basil O Connor and War Fund chair Colby Chester urged all Americans to back the drive as the need for Red Cross services grows amid ongoing world conflict. Local chairmen for townships and districts were named with more to be announced, as the push covers overseas stations Army Navy hospitals and disaster relief services.
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Red Cross
Roosevelt Basil O’connor
Colby Chester
War Fund Campaign
O’connor
American Red Cross
United States
Army
Navy
Clare County
Winterfield
Ray Richardson
Greenwood
Mina
Jones
Redding
Howard Mauck
Summerfield
Fred Jones
Sheridan
Louis Rutter
Garfield
J. &. Malosh
Surrey
Dan Rulapaugh
Freeman
Hayes
Tractor Maintenance School Opens in Clare County
The Extension Division of Michigan State College will hold a free tractor maintenance course at Clare High School shop on March 6 at 8 30. J R Malosh of Lake, trained at Gaylord Clinic, will lead with aid from Standard Oil officials and other firms. Contact Mr Malosh or 4 H Club Agent Stanley Triet in Harrison for details.
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Extension Division
Michigan State College
J. R. Malosh
Lake
Gaylord Tractor Clinic
Selivod
Stansdard Oil Company
Fragiih
Mr. Malosh Or
Stanley
Jtriet
Harrison
Also Mentioned on This Page
W.S.C.S
Laurence Seiter
Pfister
N. C. Hahn
Big Rapids
David Seiter
Earl Beatty
He Aa
Jimmy Seiter
B. A. Samborn
Wilbur Ireland
Forrest Gardon
A.S
Harold Lear
Robert Seiter
Jimmy Hahn
Richard Pfister
Robert Clark
Thompson
Presbyterian Church
Rosebush
Sont
Wilbur Ireland, Jr
Clare-Sentinel
U.S
Washington
Sternaman Studio
The
Michigan Society For Crippled Children
Emil Br, Pfister
Nazarene Mission
Baptist Church
Gospel Workers Convention
Vera Peterson
G. M. Powell
Midland
Glare
Prin. E. Pfister
Irvin M. Mizer
Cherry Grove
A. Ulic
Cpl. Haring
Mrs. Chas, Haring
Clare, R-4
American Red Cross War Fund
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