Ousting of D. E. Alward Sparks Legislative Backing
Michigan Senate and House unanimously condemn the Republican State Central Committee action to remove Dennis B. Alward after 32 years as secretary. They urge quick reassembly, restoration to secretaryship, and vow support for the loyal Clare citizen. The measure notes Alward’s unpaid service and calls the move a serious misstep for the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Central Committee
Dennis B. Alward
State Central
Alward
Frank P. Bohn
Newberry and
Reid
George Welsh
Mr. Alward
Bohn
Charles Evans
Lenawee County
Dennis BE. Alward
New State Central Committee
Republican Party
Michigan
State Central Committee
Senate
House of Representatives
House
Kennedy Potter
Milton B. Carmichael
Dennis & Alward
Clare
The
Sentinel
The Aviator to Be Repeated at High School
The Aviator will be presented again on Wednesday March 18 in the high school auditorium to accommodate requests and those hindered by cold weather. The second performance mirrors the first with tickets 20 cents for children and 35 cents for adults. Proceeds fund the seniors curtain memorial for the school.
Clare-born Bridget Bergen Dies at 90 in Bay City
Mrs Bridget Bergen widow of Valentine Bergen died Wednesday at 2 00 pm at her daughter Mrs Joseph Nolds home 500 Fraser Street Bay City Born in County Clare Ireland she arrived in 1858 and named the city of Clare Michigan She leaves two daughters and three grandchildren Funeral service set for St James Church early Saturday morning
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget Bergen
Valentine Bergen
Joseph Nold
Fraser Street
Bergen
County Clare
Ireland
Bay City
City
Frances Nold
Detroit
Raymond
Arthur Nold
Mary Nold
Flint
Bergan
Center Avenue
Clare
Mitc
William McEwan
Farewell to Mr and Mrs John Wuckert in Vernon Township
A farewell party was held Thursday evening February 26 at the home of Mr and Mrs John Wuckert in Vernon township attended by about 35 friends. Mrs John Duncan writes a poem recounting the Wuckerts arrival, their move in, and the sense of neighbors rallying around them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Township
John Wuckert
John Duncan
Wickert
Ctriots
Clare Loses Three Games to Beaverton in Trio of Defeats
Clare representatives visited Beaverton on February 27 and suffered three decisive losses. The girls played well despite the final 7 to 0 score, with Beaverton capitalizing on their foul shots. Petchnik KC Clare starred in the boys game, which Beaverton won 24 to 17, after Clare led 11 to 7 at halftime. The city team won 19 to 17 in a close third contest. On March 3, Clare girls beat Indian School 19 to 6 with strong defense and balanced scoring from L Parker and M Ward, while Indian School’s Peters had a lone score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Beaverton
Parker
Heslop
Fairchilds
R. Hachmuth
Colbeck V. Kratz
Russell M. Stevens
G. McKibben
J. Davy
Go Budge
Russel
Budgé
L. Parker
A. Parker
Clark Boys
Petchnik
Clare Beaverton Johnson
Ash Louch
F. Cane
C. McKimmey
Bicknell
G. Lane Schoonover
G. Ross
J. Johnson
Louch
Kidder
Schoonover
Woolston
Meggaman
Ross
Glaine
McKimmey
Clare—Petchniit
Loach
McKimmiey
Cane
Long
Miggaman
Clare Lassies
Clare Girls
Ward Twins
Baptist Church Supper at Terwilliger Home
A March 12 1925 supper at the Terwilliger home Hast Sixth street offers roast beef and various dishes. Dinner begins at five o clock with three long tables and a 60 cent plate price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock
Terwilliger
Friday Morning MusicaIe Fourth Meeting Planned
The Friday morning Musicale schedules its fourth meeting on Friday March 13 at 10 a.m. at Marg Donald Bicknell home. Mrs Bicknell serves as chair and A McDowell will present the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marg
Donald Bicknell
Bicknell
A. McDowell
Clare businessmen plan luncheon and prize social meeting
Clare businessmen meet at Phelps Cafeteria next Tuesday evening for luncheon and a social gathering. Tickets cost 50 cents and cap prizes donated by local firms will be drawn from hat. 60 tickets max, sales end Monday noon. No business is transacted. aim is closer fellowship among city businesspeople.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phelp’s
Clare
Phelps
Wm. H. Bicknell & Co
Hampton
Davys
Fred M. Morgan
Light House Coffee
Clare Hardware Co
Clare County Bank
Clare Sentinel
Box Chzars
Clare Creamery
Clare Study Club hosts Italian music evening at Caple home
The Clare Study Club held a second Italian music and art program at Mrs. Wm. H. Caple’s home on Tuesday March 3. Members answered roll with Edgar Guest quotes and Mrs. Mulder presented an Italian art paper with reproductions. She highlighted Correggio and Titian as featured artists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Study Club
Wm. H. Caple
Marcia
Edgar Guest
Correggio
Titian
Paving Plans Through Clare Accepted by State Highway Dept
The State Highway Department accepts paving M-20 through Clare and plans a spring start. Notice urges readers to subscribe, offering $150 yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
State Highway Department
Legislature Reports Ready for Real Work of Session
The 100 percent Republican Michigan Legislature closed desks in Lansing for the G O P conclave at Detroit as four session days yielded action on major bills. Senator Lelands federal potato grade bill faced opposition and was sent back to Agriculture committees, while his standardization bill also stalled. In the House, Representative Hsieh's cattle testing bill finally passed, with more notes continued on page four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Deroit
Leland
Michigan
Senate
Detroit
Senate Committees On Agriculture
Michigan Potato Growers’ Exchange
Michigan State Farm Bureau
State Department of Agriculture
State Commissioner of Agriculture
Committee On Agriculture
The Aviator a Big Success at Clare School Play
The senior class presented The Aviator to a packed crowd on February 26 earning wide praise. Reardon Caple and Madaline Desormeatis led with strong performances while Paul Koch Verna Stevens Howard Waite and John Rodabaugh received notable mention. The velour curtain, a gift from the class of 1925, was presented to the Board of Education, symbolizing goodwill toward the school district. The plot follows author Robert Street whose airship tale leads to a public contest and a dramatic flight. The show will be repeated March 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Reardon Caple
Madaline Desormeatis
Reardon
Paul Koch
Verna Stevens
Howard Waite
John Rodabaugh
Miss Gardi
Board of Education
Frank Bicknell
E. A. Anderson
Robert Street
Reardon ‘Caple
Madaline Deésorneau
Mrs Thomas Bolen Laid To Rest Sunday
Mary Ellen Butcher born April 15 1864 at Carrs Mills Ohio died February 26 1925 at home after heart trouble and diabetes. She moved from Manitou Beach to Isabella county then Vernon township and finally near Clare. She leaves husband Thomas Bolen two children Loren and Laura and fifteen grandchildren plus three stepchildren and several siblings. funeral held March 1 at the Baptist church with interment Cherry Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ellen Butcher
Carr's Mills
Ohio
Nathan Thomas
Laura
Loren
Thomas
Michigan
Manitou Beach
Isabella County
Thomas Bolen
Bolen
Vernon Township
Clare
Vernon
Christ
Ben Robinson
Port Huron
Loren Thomas
Cincinnati
Fred Irwin
Albert Davis
Flint
Jess Bolen
Lansing
Baptist Church
Milberry
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Inauguration Notes Outlining Coolidge Ceremony
The article recalls how people beyond Washington heard the oath of office for Calvin Coolidge with Chief Justice Taft administering it. It notes this was the first time an ex-president performed such a ceremony and mentions the Bible from Vermont used at the oath. It emphasizes Coolidge’s themes of economy and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U. S. Marine Band
Wm. H. Taft
Vermont
Coolidge
America
Louise Topps Wins Music Contest at School assembly
The final music memory contest awarded Louise Topps first prize from grade five, Frederick Bullis second from grade four, and Mildred Stirling third from grade six. Contenders Neal Biden Pauline Bond and Hazel Sutton narrowly missed, while no seventh or eighth graders placed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Anderson
Gumser
Louise Topps
Frederick Bullis
Mildred Stirling
Mt Pleasant Merchants to Take on Local Volley Ball
Mt Pleasant businessmen prepare for a local volley ball clash next Tuesday evening. General Geo Vic Collins has chosen a six man team including Jones Shoup Gumser Hiden Collins and Thompson to win honors for the merchants. They will practice tonight against a team picked by Lewis Mellwain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt Pleasant
Geo
Vic Collins
Jones, Shoup
Gumser
Michigan Tremor Among Worst Quakes in History
A massive tremor Saturday night affected Michigan and spread across Ontario and several U S states. Yale geologist Dr. Adolph Knopf called it the strongest quake since 1755, with widespread alarm in New York Chicago Philadelphia Washington and Detroit as observers noted longlasting shaking and swinging chandeliers. In Saginaw the center was near the mouth of the Saginaw river with tremors felt but no damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Ontario
Wisconsin
Colorado
Indiana
Ohio
Illinois
West Virginia
Adolph Knopf
Yale
New Haven Dispatch
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Washington
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Boston
Detroit
Fordham University
Toronto
Ont
Saginaw River
Saginaw
Clare
W. A. Sneary
East 4Th Street
Geo. Vandewarker
Colonville
Six Freshmen Declaimers Prepare for Clare High School Contest
For three weeks six freshmen have practiced for a declamatory contest at Clare High School during chapel. The winner may advance to a sub district event with hopes of broader participation next year. A 9 45 a m program opens the public event with judges among three teachers featuring readings and solos by students and teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare High School
Garcia
Hibert Hubbard
Bernice Groves
Henry Cabot Lodge
Acey Parker
Miss Stonecliffe
Charles Sumner
Laura Thompson
Henry Ward Beecher
Reva Derby
Miss Hintze Napoleon
Robert G. Ingersoll
Mariah Horton
Toussaint L’overtura
Wendell Phillips
Vernie Holmes
Princess Theatre Week Schedule Highlights and Attractions
The Princess Theatre runs March 7 to 13 with diverse programing. Highlights include Hook and Ladder Hoot and Gibson Hoot on opening day, Hagle's Feather, James Kirkwood, and a western spectacle lineup. Feature films include Cruelties of Life, Percy Marmont in Said by Some Critics to Be Better Than If Winter Comes, Hoosier Schoolmaster, and Into the Net with serials. Matinee screenings note 3:20 PM showings and 10 cent admissions with future plans for Lon Chaney in He Who Gets Slapped arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson
Hoot
Lon Chaney
Also Mentioned on This Page
D. E. Alward
Party
MR. and
Mrs
Clare High” School
Clare _ Indian School
H. Parker
F. Peters
F. Wanageshick Derby
Mandoke Kratz
S. C. McCoy Stevens
G. ’ Pigeon Davy
G. Luke
M. Ward
Davy
Hrosho
Pigeon
Peters
Indian School
Adv
Ladies’ Guild
Congregational Church
High School
Bancroft Trio
Nella Long
Lucille Sawyer Burke
Rose
Mary Cornwell
Miss. Cornwell
W. G. Cornwell
Miss Long
Rev. Long
West Fifth Street
M. A. CG
Hsjie
Aviator
MT. Pleasant
Earth
United States
Canada
Saginaw Bay
Princess Theatre
Guild
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