Central Michigan Baseball League names officers and admits teams
Clare hosts the annual CM Baseball League meeting as officers are elected. Beal City joins. Rosebush, Weidman, and Beaverton entries debated. Beal City replaces Isabella County League title defense. 1950 schedule set for May 14 with rosters due April 7 in Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Michigan Baseball League
Clare
Glenn Ranck
Coleman
Ed Marshall
Jeff Willey
Farwell
Mt. Pleasant
Seaton
Harrison
Rosebush
Paul McConnell
Morris McConnell
Willey
Beal City
Central Michigan Loop
Weidman
Weildman
Beaverton
Senton
John Reehbauch
Rosebuch
Egebaucs
Gratiot County
Howard Pohl
Mr. Pleasant Green Sox
Doug Ranck
Red Chapman
Glare
Tom Ritter
Leo Schafer
Six Seek City Commission Seats in Spring Election
At final filing time eight candidates sought the four City Commissioner chairs for the April 3 election. Dr. Born withdrew and John P. Goggin’s petition lacked required consent, removing both from the ballot. Six remaining contenders brace for the race as campaigning heats up ahead of election night results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Born
John He, Davy
John P. Goggin
James L. Grove
Alpert Haley
Ralph Heber
Hart H. Morgan
David Ward
Born
Friends
City Commission
Father and Son Banquet Set for March Twenty Fourth
The Methodist Father and Son Banquet will be served March 24 at 6 20 p.m. Tickets will soon be available at 1.00 each.
Byers Leads Easter Seals Campaign in County
Mrs. W. N. Byers county chair directs Easter Seals fundraising effort with teachers and students aiding mailing lists. Harrison Farwell Clare Study Clubs back project led by Girl Scouts head Mrs Clayton Neff. Fifty percent of funds stay locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Byers
Qwam
Glare
Harrison, Farwell
Clare
John F. Brown
Clayton Neff
Girl Scouts
Beloved Elderly Lady Maud VanDenBergh Dies at March 9
Maud VanDenBergh died March 9 at Clare Hospital after eight days of care. Born December 24, 1873 in Mason Michigan she lived in St Louis and Grant township before settling in Clare. She and Charles VanDen Bergh ran a drug store in St Louis and later farmed at Gut Lake. She left no immediate family but counted many spiritual children and remained active in gospel work at Dover Tabernacle. Her body lay in state at Thurston Funeral Home before services at the Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud VanDenBergh
Clare Hospital
Gut Lake School
West Great Comidadity
Dover Tabernacle
Maud Vandercook
Frank Vandercook
Mason
Michigan
VanDen Bergh
Clare
Thurston Funeral Home
Baptist Church
Charles F. Bole
Alma College
Presbey
Rage
Census Enumerators to Be Appointed and Trained
March 20 marks the appointment of the 12 census enumerators for the county with training to follow led by John P. Goggin of Clare. Crew leader William J. Kelly oversees field work and reports to Censtra District Supervisor Kelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Kelly
John P. Goggin
Clare
Bay City
Hugh S. Dinsmore
Bureau of the Census
Censtra
Red Cross Roll Call Advances in Clare County
Red Cross roll call kicks off at Hotel Doherty with attendance from outlying areas. Howard Everts presides as solicitation begins, and a Red Cross film is shown. Blood donor clinics will be held April 6 in Harrison church and Clare city hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
Clare County
Harrison and
Clare
Doherty
Howard Everts
Michigan
Howard Biggerts
Michigan Department of Health
American Red Cross
Harrison Congregational Church
Glare
Sentinel
A E McFarland Dies Sudden at Sheridan Home
Albert Hisworth McFarland died suddenly at his Sheridan township home on March 1 1950 at age 69 years 9 months 31 days. He leaves his wife Idle and children Helen Thelma Bernard Joseph Thomas Roy with extended family and grandchildren in Washington and Michigan. Funeral was March 8 at Stephenson Funeral Home with Rev N C Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Hisworth McFarland
John
Mary McParland
Sheridan Township
Clare County
Mick
Idle McClennan
Helen
Thelma
Bernard
Joseph
Thomas
Roy
Washington
Saginaw
Clare
Helen Goodrich
Thelma Ownbey
Joseph McFarland
Carnation
Falmouth
Wilbert Bling
Pickford
Geo. Fitzgerald
Robert
Roland Williams
Lake City
Ronald McFarland
Raymond McFarland
Bay City
Mildred
Doris McFarland
Grove Brothers Redecorate Store and Add To Stock
The Grove Brothers have redecorated their store with a white and brown trim look and removed backs from display windows for curb view. New birch island candy and lamp displays accompany rearranged stock and a larger selection of lamp shades, with shelving added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove Brothers
Grove Bros
Library Story Hour At City Library Saturdays
City Library hosts a story hour each Saturday at 1 PM. All ages welcome for reading and activities in the afternoon program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Story Hour
Wildlife Week Events At Clare High School
Wildlife Week runs March 19 to 26 with free film showings at Clare High School on Tuesday March 2 and 21. Chas Welch from the Conservation Educational Division will speak on natural resources. Michigan Outdoor Stamps will be available. Governor Williams may issue a proclamation. Conservation Courier will fly from Lansing to Washington carrying Michigan’s message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare High School
Clare Rod and Gun Club
Chas. Welch
Department of Conservation Educational Division
Michigan
G. Mennen
Williams
Lansing
Washington
Truman
Congress
William Ulrich Dies at Brother's Home Age 70
William Paul Ulrich born January 26 1880 in Tuscola county Michigan died March 9 1950 at his brother August Ulrich’s home aged 70 years one month eleven days. Survived by three sisters Mrs Burt Rutter Mrs Martha Hutchinson and Mrs Violet Sunday and brother August with many nieces and nephews. Funeral at Thurston Chapel Sunday at 2 PM with Rev M R Honderich officiating. Interment Cherry Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Paul Ulrich
Charles
Wizabeth Ulrich
Tuscola County
Michigan
Clara County
Sheridan Township
Violet Sunday
Burt Rutter
Martha, Hutchinson
Flint
Arthur Township
August
Clare
Thurston Chapel
Sundsay
M. R. ‘Honderich
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Final Travel Series to Feature Canadian Rockies Display
Clare Kiwanis Club presents the sixth and final World Travel Series number at Clare High School auditorium next Thursday March 23 at 8 15 pm. Photographer William H Krause showcases The Canadian Rockies with dramatic wildlife and avalanches through color film. Single tickets available at the door. profits support underprivileged children and boys and girls work. literature for next year shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Kiwanis Club
Clare High School
William H. Krause
Canadian Rockies
American
America
Switzerland
Glacier Park
Lake Louise
Columbia
Jasper Park
Maligne Lake
Hugh M Barnes Dies at Tawas City After Illness
Funeral services were held for Hugh Mackay Barnes 78 at Leslie and Tawas City. He died Thursday night after a seven month illness. Survived by Nora Holmes Barnes widow son Kenneth three granddaughters brother GC CG Barnes and sister Mrs Burt Buck. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery Leslie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Mackay Barnes
Tawas City
Jacques
J. E. Doherty Sons
Clare
H. B. Johnson
Doherty Funeral
Woodlawn
Leslie
Barnes
Nora J. Holmes
Grand Lodge
Gc, CG. Barnes
Central Michigan College
Mt. Pleasant
Burt Buck
Bay City
Adolph Bruckner Passes Away in Gladwin County
Adolph Bruckner born May 17 1875 in Austria Romania died at home in Beaverton township Gladwin County Michigan on March 8 1950 after four years of cancer. He married Sussanna Bell in Pittsburgh in 1902 and had six children. Funeral held March 15 at Hall Funeral Home Gladwin with Rev E C Legger. Burial Coleman Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Bruckner
Frederick Bruckner
Austria-Romania
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Sussanna Bell
Beaverton Township
Gladwin County
Michigan
Albert
Kint
Adolph
Detroit
Dorothy Collins
Coleman
Wilma Evener
Helen Burt
Florence Waldie
Hall Funeral
Early Resident Of Isabella Passes At Home Near Rosebush
Mrs. Charles Hoover of Isabella County died at home northwest of Rosebush on March 15 after a long illness at age eighty five. Survived by daughter Erma Hoover and son Clay of Rosebush, five grandchildren, two sisters and one brother in Shelby Michigan. Services set for Friday at 2 30 at Stinson Funeral Home in Mt Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hoover
Isabella County
Rosebush
Erma Hoover
Sox
Clay
Shelby
Michigan
Stinson
Mt Pleasant
Farwell Pioneer Lewis Frizzell Dies at 77 in Clare Home
Farwell resident Lewis McLellan Frizzell died Friday March 10 1950 at his daughter Mrs Myrtle L Friese home in Clare aged 77 He was born December 16 1873 in Blanchard Pennsylvania moved to Farwell Michigan with his family at age four He married Lessie M Lewis May 10 1904 and lived on a farm He was a life member of Corning Lodge A M He leaves wife five daughters Clara Hillier Jennie Hamady Estella Greif Myrtle Friese Emma Frizzell five sons Howard Alfred Ward Ford and others fifteen grandchildren two brothers and two sisters Funeral services were held at Thurston Chapel then Farwell Methodist Church with Rev Leslie J Nevins and interment in Surrey Township Cemetery Farwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis McLellan Frizzell
Farwell
Myrtle L. Friese
Clare
Blanchard
Penn
Michigan
Jerome
Euphena Frizzett
Lessie M. Lewis
Corning Lodge
A. M
Lessie
Clara B. Hillier
Jennie M. Hamady
Flint
Estella E. Greif
Saginaw
Emma A. Frizzell
Howard L
Jackson
Alfred J
Tucson
Arizona
Ward C
Ford D
Detroit
Vern Frizzell
Harry Frizzell
Elizabeth Hartley
Coldwater
Kroger Scholarships Offered for Michigan State Home Economics
Kroger Company funds three freshman scholarships of 200 dollars each at Michigan State College for the coming fall. Open to high school graduates entering the four year home economics program. Recipients chosen on high school grades and leadership in school and community activities. Information through Mrs. Dorothy L. Cady or Dean Marie Dye at Michigan State College, East Lansing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Home Economics
Michigan State College
Dorothy L. Cady
Kroger Company
National Council of Catholic Women Meet in Mt Pleasant
The Mt. Pleasant Deanery of the National Council of Catholic Women met Tuesday March 14 in St. Cecilia church basement with a 1:60 p.m. luncheon. Father J. J. Sruba spoke as spring flowers adorned the tables. A vocal duet Ave Maria was performed by Donna Nivison and Rita Beck. Mariott McGuire of Rose Bush sang Danny Boy and My Buddy with Mrs. James Br. Ryan at the piano. Little Carol Murphy tapped danced with Mrs. B. J. McGonnell directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
National Council of Catholic Women
St. Cecilia Church
J. J. Sruba
Ave Marie
Donna Nivison
Rita Beck
Mariott McGuire
Rosebush
Danny Boy
My Buddy
Mra
James BR. Ryan
Carol Murphy
B. J. McGonnell
Two motorists cited in urban area accidents report
A series of weekend crashes near Clare include How ard A Brown cited for failure to yield after a collision with Robert Porter both in 1949 Mercury and Chevrolet. Porter reported passing and not returning promptly. Further incidents involved Glenn Goodman with defective brakes causing a sideswipe with Walter Hudzinski, and Earl Schwanz colliding with a tractor driven by Clifford Bouchey. No injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McHwan St
Howard A. Brown
R i. Lake
Robert Porter
Clare
John R Blvd
Porter
Brown
Glenn Goodman
Caleman
Goodman Coul
Chevrolet
Walter Hudzinski
Filer City
Mich
Earl W. Schwanz
Chelsea
Clifford Bouchey
Schwanz
Bouchey
Claude Rekers
County Road
Former Lake resident Margaret Grigware dies in Grand Rapids
Margaret Grigware a former Lake resident died Monday at her daughter R B McDonald’s home in Grand Rapids. Funeral services were held at St Cecilia’s Church with a Requiem High Mass and interment in Caseville cemetery. She was born July 1 1860 in Caseville Michigan married William Grigware in 1880 and had eight children. She is survived by three sons, two daughters, twenty two grandchildren and twenty two great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Grigwaré
Lake
R. B. McDonald
Grand Rapids
Doherty
St. Cecilia’s Church
Pe. Z. J. Sruba
Caseville
Thomas and
Margaret McCormick
Michigan
William Grigware
Joe
Kenneth
Detroit
Edward
Port Huron
Uarry Cortell
R. BR. McDonald
Wiliam
Lafayette
Percy
Miss Delma Miller Employed as Checker at Witbeck Market
Miss Delma Miller, daughter of Mrs Myrtle Mier of Harrison, graduated from Harrison High School in Furie 1949. She worked as checker at Witbeck's Super Market in Clare, Miss Aer. She has a brother named Davia Gud Mier, a senior student at Harrison this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delma Miller
Witbeck
Clare
Aer
Myrtle Mier
Harrison
Harriadm High School
Furie
Davia
Gud Mier
Also Mentioned on This Page
Central Mich. Baseball League
A. E. McFarland
Sheridan
William Ulrich
Brother
Kiwanis Club
Bathia Stuart
New Zealand
Stuart
J. Gerald Hooper
Hugh M. Barnes
Tawas
Leslie Cemetery
William H. Krouse
Lewis M. Frizzell
Krogers
Michigan State
National Council Catholic Women
Margaret Grigware
Witbeck Market
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