State Speaker Nar Rates Building of Federal Roads
Frank D. Fitzgerald of Lansing, business manager of the state highway department, praised the department's efficiency at a Clare Chamber of Commerce meeting. He outlined trunk line history, finance from weight and gas taxes, and noted road work planned for U.S. 27 and U.S. 10, including grading east of Clare and west of Midland for 1931 paving season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Frank D. Fitzgerald
Lansing
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Barnes Cafe
Hugh McKay Barnes
Pitazgerald
Fitzgférald
Department
Fitzgerald
Treasury
Clare County
Dro -Speaker
U. S. 27
Mt. Pleasant
Clare
U. S
George Boyd
G. Johnston
Chamber of Commerce
Cards of Appreciation for Gifts and Visits
We express deep thanks for the books, fruits, flowers, cards, candy, money, and for the ears that went to Bay City. heartfelt gratitude from Jay Hendrie and Mother for the kindness shown during our time there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay City
Minstrel Show by Harrison High at Opera House
A company of thirty two performs a ministrel show at Harrison Opera House tonight. Presented by the Harrison High Athletic Association. Admission 20 and 30 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Opera House
Harrison High Athletic Association
Farmers Banquet Planned by Glare Shipping Association
The Glare Shipping Association will host a banquet on Friday evening March 21 at Duncan hall in Clare for members and others in live stock raising and marketing. Michigan officials and college and farm bureau representatives will attend. Attendees should notify local organizers by March 19 to estimate numbers.
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Glare Shipping Association
Duncan Hall
Clare
O’mealey
Michigan Livestock Exchange
Geo. Boutell
Detroit Stock Yards
Alison
Michigan State College
Michigan Farm Bureau
Richard Brooks
Vernon Township
Orval Vandewarkers
Golonville
RK. V. Rule
Dover
P. F. Geeck
Farmers Ind. Produce Co
Clare High Wins Class C Championship in District Tourney
Clare High School captured the Class C title at Mt. Pleasant by defeating Beaverton 27 to 13 and then beating Coleman 21 to 7 in the finals. Coach Alldread used eleven players in the final, with Clare leading from the start and pulling away in the second half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare High School
Mt. Pleasant
Beaverton
Coleman
Clare
Alldread
Ithaca
Reed City
St. Louis
College Gymnasium
Clare Merchants Association
Central States Amateur Athletics Association
Midland
College Inn
Local Man Accumulates Fifty Valuable Coins
Roy B. Joslin, owner of the Joslin restaurant on South Me Hwan street, has a fifty coin collection dating from 1809 to 1862. Though not a professional collector, he studies coin catalogs and seeks the 1948 nickel with the Liberty Head for a potential fifty dollar value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy B. Joslin
Joslin
South Me Hwan Street
Mr. Joslin
Plan to see H. M. S Pinafore next week
A local arts group announces plans to perform H. M. S Pinafore next week. The production features a cast of community actors and reusable props from the theater department.
March 24 calendar lists twenty criminal cases
The calendar for March 24 shows twenty criminal cases including The People vs Karl Davis fraudulently removing mortgaged property The People vs Archle Davis Bastardy The People vs Walter Gruno Desertion The People vs Z Peterson Gross indecency The People vs Vernell Reeder resisting an officer The People vs Albert Leach larceny issues of fact Paul Nass and Julius Schuggs State Mutual Robed Fire Ins Co assumpsit Vern R Green vs Pere Marquette Railroad trespass In the matter of the Estate of David M Langan deceased appeal from Probate Court Albert Gruno vs Pauline Grudo replevin In the matter of the petition of Oretta Kinne et al to review action of the Township Board of Arthur Township Clare County Mich William J Woodward vs William F Richmond assumpsit Chancery Calendar Charles F Hext vs John J Moriarty Moriarty and Thomas Conlin Administrator injunction School District No 2 Garfield Township et al vs School District No 1 Garfield Township et al bill of accounting and injunction Oramel B Fuller Auditor General of the State of Michigan for sale of lands for taxes assessed thereon 1927 and prior years petition filed Amy Grimoys Walter Gruno divorce Fred P Lizette and Hisse C Litte vs Frank S Salter bill to set aside deed Ethel Shoup vs Floyd Shoup divorce Jennie Brasington vs Clifford J Brasington petition for separate maintenance Leo Scott Dillingham vs William Alfred Oxendale bill to set aside mortgage
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Nass
Julius Schuggs
State Mutual Rodded Fire Ins. Co
Vern R. Green
Pere Marquette Railroad Company
David M. Langan
Albert
Gruno
Pauline Grudo
Oretta Kinne
Arthur Township
Clare County
Mich
William J
Woodward
William F. Richmond
Charles F. Hext
John J. Morriarty
Joseph R. Moriarty
Thomas Conlin
Garfield Township
Et al
Oramel B. Fuller
State of
Michigan
Amy Grimoys
Walter Gruno
Fred P. Lizette
Hisse C. Lirette
Frank S. Salter
Bill
Ethel Shoup
Floyd
Shoup
Jennie Brasington
Clifford J. Brasington
Leo Scott Dillingham
William Alfred Oxendale
Examination for Clerk Carrier Post Office Job
An open competitive examination under the Civil Service Commission is announced for the Clare Post Office for the position of Clerk carrier. Applications to take the exam are due by April 4. Deputy postmaster Earl Tupper, local secretary of the Board of Civil Service Examiners, handles applications and mails blanks to applicants. Competitor assembly date will be shown on admission cards mailed after applications close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Clare Post Office
Earl Tupper
Clare Office
Board of Civil Service Examiners
Card of Thanks for Community Support After Death
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and assistance at the death of our husband and father. Gratitude to Rey, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. McAllister, Mrs. Woosthetler for their messages, Eastern Stars for tributes, and others for flowers. The Church of God Sunday School classes staged a surprise at the CG Durfee home in Hatton with music, popcorn, games, a lunch, ice cream, and cake, then serenades in Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey
Johnson
McAllister
Woochstetler
J. Fox
J. D. Allen
G. C. White
MA &R. Howlett
Church of God
Vera Peterson
Clare
Roy
Feighner
Profeterson
Kodak Film Priced Flat at Six Cents Size Irrelevant
Kirkpatrick's Drug Store runs an advertisement touting Kodak film printed at six cents per print regardless of size and claiming a new finish that never curls, highlighting affordability and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkpatrick
John J Fox dies at age 84 after long illness
John J Fox born May 9 1845 at Mt Saint Louis Canada died March 7 1930 aged eighty four years nine months twenty eight days at the home of his daughter Mr and Mrs R Howlett He was married twice first to Mary Langley then Martha Allen He leaves two children two step daughters and two step sons and a brother Funeral services were held at the Congregational parsonage with Rev H B Johnson officiating and burial in Therry Grove cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Fox
Mt. Saint Louis
Canada
Calla
Hig
R. Howlett
Mary Langley
Iimon
Thomas Fox
Mary Borie
Victoria Harbor
Martha Allen
Sadle Ste. Marie
Michigan
Coleman
Myr
Howlett
Wox
Great Lakes
Soa
The
Soo
Hlsie Howlett
Clare
Lottie, White
Detroit
William Allen
Johur Anda
Pique
Ohio
William
H.B. Johnson
Therry Grove Cemetery
Growth in Michigan 4 H clubs boosts state reach
State records show gains in 4 H enrollment with 24 1174 boys and girls trained in 2 406 clubs across 81 counties. 1929 figures rise from 1 909 clubs and 19 022 members in 1928. Forestry clubs expand fastest with 40 projected this year. members pledge 1 000 trees each, mainly white pine and spruce, for future harvests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
U Michigan
Forestry Club
Upper Peninsula
Clare Shipping Association Annual Meeting
The Clare Shipping Association will hold its annual meeting at Duncan's Hall in Clare on Saturday March 22 at 10:00 a m. The notice includes address details and timing for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Clare Shipping Association
Duncan’s Hall
Clare
Chicken Supper Planned at St. Cecilia Church
The St. Cecilia church will serve a chicken supper in the church dining room Monday evening March 17. The public is invited.
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St. Cecilia Church
Herrick Church Hosts Lenten Mission With Pageant Sermon
The Herrick church plans a Lenten Mission with outside talent to speak next Sunday evening March 16 at 7:30. Fourteen visitors from the city will perform a pageant sermon Ruth and No omit in costume, followed by a similar service Monday evening. Mt Pleasant talent is praised and large attendance is hoped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrick
Ruth
Mt. Pleasant
Michigan Cities Oppose Dykstra Bill At Jackson
Michigan urban leaders meeting in Jackson on March 6 opposed Dykstra's bill to divert one third of the automobile weight tax from state highway funds to city administrations. Representatives from about 12 cities read letters showing opposition, with Muskegon Heights and Lansing supporting the bill, while Detroit and Grand Rapids were not invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan State Farm Bureau
League ‘of Michigan
Dykstra
Treasuries
Jackson
Jacson
Chambers of Commerce
Whnt
Kalama- 200
Saginaw
Port Huron
Sandusky
Macomb
Lapeer
Huron
St. Clair
Sanilac
Harold Smith
Sec'y
The
League
Smith
Vernon Resident Dies at Saginaw Hospital
Vernon man John McGuire died at St. Marys hospital Saginaw early last Friday age 58 years 2 months 11 days. Funeral from St Henrys Vernon conducted by Rev Fr Fons with burial in the church cemetery. Survived by father and brother Michael Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Saginaw Hospital
John McGuire
Michael McGuire
Vernon Township
St. Mary’s Hospital
Saginaw
St. Henry’s Church
Fons
Michael, Jr
March Team of Jurors Listing by City Wards and Names
A roster listing jurors by ward and district includes Riley Leftingwell Clare Emma Hoag Harrison and others across Harrison Grant Clare 1st ward Clare 2nd ward Clare 3rd ward plus additional names from Surrey Surrey Winterfield Lincoln Sheridan and Summerfield among many. The document enumerates a long list of individuals such as Chas Garver Felix Beauchamp Mrs Harris Maud Somerville Geo Shimmell and John Bell with ward attributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley Leftingwell
Clare
Emma Hoag
Harrison
Bryan Fanning
Paul Moore
Chas. Garver
Arthur
Felix Beauchamp
Franklin
Harris
Freeman
R. M. Austin
Frost
Maud Somerville
Garfield
Charles Krell
Grant
Geo. Shimmell
Greenwood
Wim
Miller
Hamilton
Bill Hileman
Hatton
Viva Spohn
Hayes
Frank Newsom
Auction Sale On Farm Livestock and Tools Planned
Auction on account of ill health by Martin Loomis who lives eight miles south and west of Clare. He will sell his entire lot of livestock and farm tools at public auction on Tuesday March 25. His list will appear in these columns next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Loomis
Clare
Oil Showings Found In Domestic Well Near Oaks Residence
In Louis Oaks residence kitchen, a domestic well reached thirty six feet and tapped hard rock. Water proved oily and increasing oil production after a week of pumping. Gas causes effervescence. water sample sent to state laboratory for analysis.
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State Laboratory
Louis Oaks
Local Talent Repeats Opera at Auditorium March 21
Mrs Nina McGuire and Pinaforecast announce a repeat performance of Gilbert and Sullivan's Pinafore at the Auditorium on Friday March 21. Louisa Oaks plays Josephine with Margaret McKnight as Ralph. Admission 35 and 25 cents. Proceeds to library and Study Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina McGuire
Pinaforecast
Louisa Oaks
Josephine
Ralph
Mrs. Oaks
Former Garfield resident dies at Clio home
Almira Dolly Andrews 77, a Genesee County native who later lived in Clare County, died at her Clio residence on March 6. She was born May 1, 1852, married Jeremiah Andrews on November 16, 1868, and left twelve children, eleven grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday at Mt. Morris Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almira Dolly Andrews
Clio
Mt. Morris
Almira Dolly Stuart
Genesee County
Clare County
Jeremiah Andrews
Erving
Lake
Nora Young
Flint
Bessie West
Big Harbor
Wash
Mabel Giddings
Belding
John
Cora
Mary and Doug Together for the First Time
A caption announces a laugh filled production titled In their-An Talking-An Laugh ing Comedy Sensation Taming of the Shrew at Princess Theatre with dates Tue Wed Thurg 18 19 20 406 and 206. It also promotes Battle of the Sexes featuring Jean Hersholt and Phyllis Haver on Sun Mon 16 17 and notes a modern home theme.
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Thurg
Jean Hersholt
Phyllis Haver
Mon
Wall Paper Sale Ad from Holbrook's Bazaar 1930
An ad urging customers to visit Holbrook's Bazaar for new wallpaper patterns in 1930. It promotes entering the shop to view fresh designs before purchasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holbrook’s Bazaar
Plan to see the M. 5 Pinafore next week
Brief notice states intentions to attend the M. 5 Pinafore performance planned for the coming week. It mentions the show in a local context with no further details on venue or timing.
Farwell Institute Hosts Clare County Teachers Institute
Clare county teachers except one gathered at Farwell for a two part day of inspiration and fitness. Dr Bennett preached keeping the soul fit while Dr Wise urged physical vitality. The Leeds Class provided a forty cent feast. The day closed with the Love Pirates of Hawaii operetta by the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Inspirational Institute
Farwell
Dean Bennett
Des Moines Universty
Madge Byrne Lamb
Com’r Aldrich
Girls’ Glee Club
Bennett
Hach
Wise
Alma College
Des Moines
Dr. Wise
Dr. Bennett
Hoover
Lamb
Solomon Levi
Alfalfa Hay
U. S
Ludington
Cheboygan
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U.S
Jay Hendrie
Clare Hl. S
Cort
Hart
People
Karl Davis
Archle Davis
Z. Peterson
Vernell Reeder
Albert Leach
Grand Rapids
Margaret McKnight
Mary and
Doug
Battle OF the
Bennett and
al Rebekahs
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