Prison Terms Handed To Four At Circuit Court Session
Four defendants appeared before Judge Donald H. Holbrook in a special Circuit Court session. Wayne Price pleaded guilty to breaking and entering and drew one to five years at Jackson Prison, his third term. Kenneth Cook and Harold Hovey pleaded guilty to carrying a concealed weapon and were referred to a probation officer for investigation before sentencing. Linn Meeker pleaded guilty to drunk and disorderly conduct, third offense, and received six months to two years at Jackson Prison. John Kaschack was bound over for further investigation on resisting an officer. Sherman Bruner, bound over after arraignment for breaking and entering, and Harry Coupill were linked to a separate cabin break in Franklin township. Bruner was exonerated in a prior trial, while Coupill faced new charges in Clare County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald BH. Holbrook
Circuit Court
Wayne Price
Jackson
Kenneth Cook
Bisie
Harold Hovey
Lansing
Hoyt Reagan
Linn Meeker
Coleman
Clare
John Kaschack
Reagan
Sherman Bruner
Sherman Brimer
Gladwin
Wm. B. Dunlop
Bruner
Harry Coupill
Franklin Township
Goupill
Clare County
Gilmore Township Pioneer Addie Randolph Dies at 87
Addie Randolph died Sunday February 27 1949 at her son James home near Farwell on the Gilmore road from complications and old age. She was eighty seven years three months and thirteen days old. Born in New York State she married Danial Randolph who died in 1912. Surviving are son James three daughters Mrs Clyde Mowl Mrs Leon Jenkins and Mrs Bessie Demond thirteen grandchildren forty one great grandchildren four great great grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Gilmore Church of Christ with Rev Howard Krause officiating and burial in Gilmore cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Randolph
James
Farwell
Gilmore Road
Addie Hopkins
New York State
Betsy Hopkins
Danial Randolph
Clyde Mowl
Owosso
Leon Jenkins
Rosebush
Bessie Demond
Lansing
Gilmore Churchh of Christ
Howard Krause
Gilmore Cemetery
Eighteen Year Olds Must Register Under Selective Service
Officials remind that all young men must register within five days of turning eighteen. Induction into the armed forces has been suspended for two months, but the Selective Service law remains in effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Service
Selective Service Board
Farmers Meeting at Clare High School March 15
The Marsh-Grain Co sponsors a farmers meeting at Clare High School Tuesday evening March 15 at 8 00. Dow Chemical Co and county agents from Clare and Isabella counties will present on chemical weed and insect control and motion. Dow Chemical Co pictures will entertain and educate. Admission free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Marsh-Grain Co
Clare High School
Dow Chamical Co
Clare
Isabella
Dow Chemical. Co
Radio Jamboree at Farwell School Saturday Night
A two hour radio and amateur talent show will be held in the Farwell High School gymnasium starting at 7 45 PM Saturday. WFYC will broadcast the program featuring the Knapp Family Purdy Ayer Copy Cats and others with 70 dollars in prizes offered by Farwell merchants. The event is sponsored by the F H A girls and F F A boys who invite home talent to compete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwell High School
WFYC
Knapp
Purdy Ayer
Copy
Cats
Farwell
Last Rites for Clarelyle Waite Held Wednesday
Clarelyle Waite born September 16 1923 in Sheridan township Clare County died March 5 1949 at age 25 married Gladys Hemstreet July 3 1947 in Bay City navy veteran of World War II spent four years overseas survived by wife parents Leonard and Verna Mae Waite siblings and other relatives funeral from Clare Methodist Church with interment at Cherry Grove cemetery. Commander Micky McDonald and Chaplain William Harger of Walter H. Larman Post American Legion presented the flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarelyle Waite
Sheridan Township
Clare County
Lyle
Alta Waite
Hfe
Sheridan Center
United States Navy
Gladys Hemstreet
Bay City
Muskegon
Mrother
Verna Mae
Leonard
Hemstreet
Clare Methodist Church
Chas. B. Hahn
Cherry Grove
Micky McDonald
Wm. Harger
Walter H. Larman
American Legion
Clare Delegation Leads Eastern Central Michigan Sports Council Meet
Seven Clare representatives attended the Eastern and Central Michigan Winter Sports Council annual meeting in East Tawas. Harold Gould was elected president with Rean Mooney as vice president and Frank Davis to continue as secretary, while Andrew A. Munch became publicity manager. James Donahue spoke on photo promotion for newspapers. Dates for ski meets were to be set by directors and the group will aid publicity for events next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Michigan
East Tawas
Clare
Wynne Steuernal
Harold Gould
Rean Mooney
Frank Davis
Andrew A. Munch
James Donahue
Bay City Times
Dairymen Set Meetings in Harrison and Sheridan Twp
Clare County dairymen are invited to two meetings on Friday March 18 Don Murray Extension Dairyman of M B C will discuss dairy problems and questions The Harrison session begins at 10 00 AM at the Court House and the Sheridan Town Hall session at 1 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Don Murray
Harrison
Court House
Sheridan Town Hall
Free Radio Register Plymouth Ad at Brown Bruckart
An introductory advertisement promotes a free radio register March 18 to 27 at Brown Bruckart Balesee Service featuring the new 1949 Plymouth. The fragment notes a free radio and the Plymouth model with pricing or sale details not fully legible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houge Radio
Brown & Bruckart
New
Plymouth
Beaverton FFA Speaking Winner Bob Krell
Clare School senior Robert Krell won first place in the Northeastern Michigan Future Farmer of America public speaking contest held at Beaverton on March 8. He spoke on the economic situation facing farmers and will compete for state honors March 22 at Michigan State College. The Clare Parliamentary procedure team earned a B rating with judges including Rev. Chas. B. Hahn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Krell
Clare
Northeastern Michigan
Bob
FPF. A
Beaverton
Michigan
Mt. Pleasant
Midland
Michigan State College
Bill Brewer
Gene Murphy
Elmer Benchley
Eddie Pudyay
Bob Krell
Chas. B. Hahn
Methodist Church of
Claré
Farmers urged to sign ACP farm plans by March 31
Clare County farmers are reminded by Andrew J Keysor chair of the Clare County AAA Committee that March 31 marks the deadline to sign ACP farm plans for participation in the 1949 agricultural conservation program. Meetings are scheduled in multiple townships with sign up from 10 am to 4 pm. A total of 285 farmers have already signed up this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Andrew J. Keysor
AAA Committee
Clara County
County Aaa
Garfield
Freeman
Lincoln
Surrey
Garfield Town Hall
Arthur Township
Arthur Town Hall
Hayes, Hatton
Frost
AAA
Harrison
Sheridan
Sheridan Town Hall
Grant Township
Grant Town Hall
Greenwood
Redding
Summerfield
Greenwood Town Hall
Hamilton
Franklin
Hamilton Town Hall
Winterfield Township
Winterfield Town Hall
Damage Severe To Bell Telephone Facilities In Michigan
Winter weather caused extensive damage to Michigan Bell Telephone Company facilities. Repairs cost about 750000 dollars for lines cables and poles, with many communities isolated by heavy ice and wind. Local service was disrupted as drop wires snapped and long distance lines buckled. Permanent fixes took days under harsh conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Michigan Bell Telephone Company
Michigani
Western Bell System
Michigan Livestock Exchange Annual Meeting Notice
The annual meeting of the Michigan Livestock Exchange will be at Hotel Olde Lansing on Saturday March 12 starting at 10 00 a m. The program includes a business meeting banquet and entertainment. All members who can attend are urged to be present. Frank Poot, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Livestock Xchange
Hotel Olde
Lansing
Frank’ Poot
Red Cross Roll Call Campaign Aided by Clare County
The insignia symbolizes relief work and calls for funds as Larry Jackson chairs the Clare County Red Cross Roll Call assisted by Mabel K. Horton. A corps of volunteers will contact residents. non solicited residents are urged to contribute via Mr. Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry” Jackson
Mabel K. Horton
Clare County
Américan Red Cross
Jackson
Clare
Clare County Receives Final State Highway Loan Distribution
Highway Commissioner Charles M. Ziegler reports the State Highway Department has issued vouchers for the fourth and final loan payment of 1,250,000 to Clare County and eight other counties under Public Act No. 50 of 1948. Total distribution amounts to 5,000,000 for county road use, with Clare slated to receive 13,100.00 and nearby counties listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Ziegler
State Highway Department
Auditor General
Clare
Gladwin
Tsabella
Mecosta
Midland
Missaukee
Osceola
Roscommon
District Republicans to Meet at Doherty Hotel
Members of the 10th Congressional Republican Association plan a pre election meeting at the Doherty Hotel Clare Michigan on Wednesday March 16 at 630 pm State Central Committee Chairman Owen J Pat Cleary will speak and other state office candidates have been invited Advance banquet reservations are available through local county Republican chairmen before March 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
10Th Congressional Republican Association
Doherty Hotel
Clare
Michigan
State Central Committee
Owen J
Pat) Cleary
Cleary
Melvin B. Orr
West Branch
Remains of Harold Underwood Returned for Interment
Pvt. Harold Underwood killed in Germany on December 11 1944 is being sent back to Clare for burial in Cherry Grove Cemetery. The body is expected to arrive soon and his parents Mr and Mrs John Underwood will arrange services when it arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Underwood
Germany
Clare
Cherry Grove Cemetery
John Underwood
Nominating Petitions Due for City Commission Race
Notice states petitions must be filed by March 16 1949 for city commission elections. Clerk Alex McKinnon directs candidates to submit papers by the deadline.
Card Party at Wedgewood Room March 21
Unit No 1 announces a card party in the Wedgewood Room at Hotel Doherty on Monday evening March 21 at 8 00. Admission is 106 cents per person. Proceeds support club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OFS
Wedgewood Room
Doherty
Hotel Doherty Silver Anniversary Open House Planned
A. J. Doherty announces the silver anniversary celebration for Hotel Doherty to mark 25 years since its founding by his father. The event April 1 features a silver maroon decor theme, new stainless steel elevator doors from American Ski Company, redecorated guest rooms, and a banquet in the Wedgewood Room with dancing and a floor show. Reservations for the banquet only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Doherty
Doherty
American Ski Company
Clare
Wedgewood
Fifth Avenue
Michigan
Michigan Anglers Shift to Rivers as Bluegill Season Ends
With bluegill and spearing seasons closed and pike fishing ending March 15, Michigan fishermen move to rivers for spring runs. Dip-netting allowed March 1 to May 15 for suckers and other species, carp and garfish. spear fishing on non-trout streams runs April 1 to May 15 in the upper and lower peninsulas. Trout season starts April 30. Shanty removal enforcement tightens as unsafe ice risks rise. fines possible for violators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Lower Peninsula
Upper Peninsula
M-46
Softball District to Elect Officers Monday March 14
The Tenth Softball District of Michigan will hold its annual spring meeting at Grawn Hall Central Michigan College Mt Pleasant on Monday March 14 at 8 00 p m. The agenda includes election of a new district commissioner six county commissioners and a member at large plus a drive to register all district teams with the State association Preset officers are Bill LaPaugh Alma commissioner Carl Busch Alma member at large and county commissioners Gratiot Bill Andrews Alma Isabella F M Filson Mt Pleasant Montcalm Rex Eldred Barone Osceola Harvey Jones Reed City Mecosta Wilson Block Big Rapids and Clare Don Richardson Clare All softball managers and players are urged to attend and vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Softball District of
Michigan
Grawn Hall
Central Michigan College
Mt. Pleasant
Bill LaPaugh
Alma
Carl Busch
Almia
Return of Game Kill Cards Required Of Hunters By Law
Michigan residents failed to file game kill report cards by the February 15 deadline, a misdemeanor under law. About 500,734 small game hunters and 286,051 deer hunters faced penalties. more deer licenses had sales by February 1, while card returns lagged from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Conservation Department
Nellie B Johnston Clare Pioneer Dies at 81
Nellie B Johnston born October 27 1867 in Saginaw Michigan died March 6 1949 at Clare Michigan aged 81. She came to Sheridan township with her parents attended Carrow school married Isaac E Hampton in 1884 and had seven children. Funeral held March 8 at home with Reverend Harold Watson. interment Cherry Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie B. Johnston
David R
Mary J. Johnston
Saginaw
Michigan
Clare
Sheridan Township
Clare County
Carrow School
Isaac E. Hampton
Isaac E
Tuff, C
Jesse R
Fred E
Mabel G
Bernie F
Harrison
Frank A
Denver
Colorado
Leo W
Harold Royal
Shelbys
Colonville
Ford Agency
Nellie
Zenobia
Order of the Eastern Star
Clare Country Club
Twin Elms
Harold Watson
Grand Lodge
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Ed Johnston
Harold Wyman
Willard Bicknell
John Larman
Ervin Walters
Tip Schultz
Two Killed in Car and Truck Crash Saturday
Two people die in a crash on M-20 near Midland as Clarelyle Waite and Carlin Cannon perish when their car rear-ends a loaded oil tank truck. Driver Richard Bagley survives. oil tank not punctured. Two Traverse City women injured in a bus collision near Farwell. Carrollton and Bay City residents named in the week’s accident report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarelyle Waite
Bay City
Carlin Cannon
Carrollton
Midland
Richard Bagley
New York Central Railroad
Cannon
Death of Esther Mowl in Gilmore Township
Mrs. Esther M. Mowl a pioneer Gilmore resident died at Clare Hospital after months of illness. She is survived by her daughter Mrs Maude M Donald of Vernon Township The Gilmore Church of Christ will hold funeral services Friday at 2 00 PM conducted by Rev Howard Krause with interment at Gilmore Cemetery Thurstons in charge of arrangements
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther M. Mowl
Gilmore Township
Maude M. Donald
Vernon, Township
Clare Hospital
Gilmore Church of Christ
Ministerial Assn to Meet at Baptist Church March 14
Clare County Ministerial Association invites the public to a session at the Baptist Church on March 14 at 8 00 p m Rev Byron Hahn district superintendent of the Methodist Church will be guest speaker The offering supports the association and plans for a Good Friday service are announced with merchant cooperation noted. Officers listed are N C Davis president Rev Maynard vice president and Rev Mrs L Garchon secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County Ministerial Association
Baptist Church
Byron Hahn
Big Rapids
Methodist Church
Hahn
Sentinel
The
Five Dollar Trade In On Batteries At Dan McDonald Ford
Dan McDonald's Your Friendly Ford Dealer advertises a five dollar trade in allowance for old batteries. The notice promotes vehicle service and parts exchange with limited detail on eligible batteries or conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan McDonald's
Ford
Omitted 19mm Item Promised for Next Week
A brief irregular note states a 19mm item was omitted and will appear next week. It mentions no specific person or organization and lacks clear place or date details. The readable fragment suggests scheduling but provides minimal context or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Farmers Meeting
Farwell School
Sports Council
Harrison and
Free Radio
Bob” Krell
FFA
Clare Hi
Keyser
Bell Telephone Company
Highway Dept
Pat Cleary
Alex McKinnon
Nellie E. Hampton
Hampton
Traverse City
Farywell
Us-10
Alice Florence Gilbert
Frank Beitner
Everett Hillard
Hamptons
Robert Hampton
Robert
Consumers Power Company
Elton Hales
Us-27
Manhattan
Hales
Henry Walters
Wayne
Wax
Red Cross
Baptist
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