Much Interest Manifested In April Election
Voters discuss city race as Democrats and Republicans prepare ballots. Democrats select their slate at caucus while the First ward ticket remains blank for city committee filling. Republicans hold caucus at city hall then Duncan auditorium naming mayor mayoral nominees and ward officials with several full term candidates listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mart
Ithey
Duncan Auditorium
F. A. Hachmuth
Ed. Johnston
Ira Richmond
Wm. E. Bowley
A. H. Wilson
Alex McKinnon
Treas
Vera Peterson
Pearl Johnson
John Hantey
John Forbes
Boody
Alex Aritbee
L. H. Thompson
Stuart Bicknell
Hunie Ramey
Wight
Atty John Quinn Dies Sudden After Heart Trouble
Atty John Quinn died unexpectedly on Monday amid Harrison area mourning. Born in Battle Creek he moved to Calhoun County in 1865 and later Harrison where he held multiple public roles including mayor and postmaster. He studied law and was admitted in 1893 and served Clare county as prosecuting attorney among other duties. Continued on Page Hight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
John Quinn
Calhoun County
Michigan
Battle Creek
Iwett
Saginaw
W. A
Wilson” Lumbermen
Isabella County
Clare Fourity- Cleaver
Hardaware
Stephens
Hart
Ray Hart
State Board of Equalization
Vboard of
Quinn - Wwas
Clare
Jek
Easter Drama The Terrible Meek to Be Presented
The Terrible Meek by Charles Rann Kennedy will be rehearsed for Easter Sunday at 8 00 p m Mrs T Carl Holbrook directs the production Requests have been made to use the school auditorium at no cost if the royalty can be cancelled The Terrible Meek is being staged for the holiday audience with community support
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Charles Rann Kennedy
Meek
T. Carl Holbrook
Weekly Columns Delayed For Space Limitations
Many items of interest were omitted from this week’s columns due to space constraints. Those who provided stories are promised special attention next week.
Leaton Couple Rejoice In 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Brophy of Denver township Isabella County celebrated their fiftieth anniversary at home with about 75 relatives and friends. Rev Mayhew officiated the ceremony recalling their 1830s journey from Clare to Mt Pleasant. Gifts included gold pieces and a twenty dollar coin. a banquet followed at the Teaton church house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H. Brophy
Denver Township
Isabella County
Brophy
L. Clarke
Richmond, Mich
A. S. Richmond
Farwell
Broephy
A. S. Aimterspiugh Oyde
Hugh Watson
C. BE. Cole
Mt. Pleasant
Mayhew
Clare
Rosebush
Congregational Church Prepares Sunday Class and Baptism
The pastor plans a new members class and a baptismal service for children and adults this Sunday. Several have indicated they will unite with the church. Interested parishioners may contact the pastor. The choir will provide fitting music to enhance the service.
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Congregational Church
Card of Appreciation to Clare Voters for City Treasurer Nomination
Veta B Peterson thanks Clare voters for loyal support Tuesday night as she seeks the City Treasurer nomination. She expresses appreciation for special assistance given in any way and signs the message with gratitude.
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Clare
Veta B
Peterson
Bogan Resigns as Clare Schools Superintendent
G R Bogan offers resignation as superintendent of Clare Public Schools to the Board of Education to take effect at the end of the current school year. He has served five years as superintendent, plus three years as principal and one year as science teacher, with high standards and praise from University of Michigan inspectors.
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G. R. Bogan
Clare
Board of Education
Bogan
University of Michigan
Vernon Township
Clare High
Michigan State College
U. of M
Chure
Ind. Tourney Opens Here With Twelve Teams
Clare hosts the independent basketball tournament starting Wednesday night at 7 pm with twelve teams including Bay City Trojans Midland Hayden Parker Electrics Big Rapids Peerless Oils Mt. Pleasant Govers Sport Shop and Mt. Pleasant Athletics. Four games per night over two opening days with 25 cent admission. season tickets 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleming
Clare
Film Week at Ideal Theatre Promises Romance and Thrills
Screenings feature Greta Garbo Clark Gable in at sea drama Fifty Fathoms Deep with Jack Holt in storms and heartache. Ronald Colman Fay Wray star The Unholy Garden in desert adventures and romance. Janet Gaynor Charles Farrell headline Delicious with musical numbers and light romance.
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Susan Lenox
Greta Garbo
Clark Gable
Jack Holt
Ronald Coleman
Fay Wray
Sahara Desert
Janet Gaynor
Charles Farrell
Arsene Lupin the Barrymore
Governor Proclaims Good Friday Observance
Gov Wilbur M. Brucker issues a proclamation urging general observance of Good Friday on March 25. The text reflects a call for contemplation and reliance on a moral compass amid global confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur M. Brucker
Galilee
Church Conference At Clare Methodist Church Full Day
A full day church conference at Clare Methodist Church ran from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m under Dr J C DeVinney district supervision with a noon pot luck. Speakers included Dr Hugh Kennedy from Detroit on World Service and Christian Missions and Rev W C G Perdew on Evangelism and stewardship. Additional talks covered church school promotion and youth work. continued on page five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. DeVinney
Big Rapids
Clare. Methodist Church
Hugh Kennedy
Detroit
Detroit Episcopal
World Service
W. C G. Perdew
Burton Heights
M. EB. Church
Grand Rapids
J. B. Lockyer
Leroy
Whitney
Gladwill
Youth
Haworth League
Reconstruction Finance Plans Aid the Farmers
A national note from the American Red Cross to County Chairman Carl Holbrook announces the creation of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation with a $50 million loan program for farmers in 1932. Eligible states include most, with Michigan handling applications via the St. Louis office. max loan $400 per applicant and $1000 per landowner in a county.
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Nation
American Red Cross
Carl Holbrook
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Michigan
St. Louis
Aged Blacksmith Dies at Vernon Home
George Bryant longtime Clare area blacksmith died Saturday March 12 1932 at his Vernon Hill home aged 84 after a two week illness. Born June 16 1847 in Kingston Ontario he moved from Dover to Clare in 1888 and worked with son George Bryant Jr. in later years. Funeral services were held Monday at the Methodist church with burial in Chevy Grove cemetery.
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George Bryant
John
Mary Bryant
Kingston
Ontario
Canada
Iwoiti
Seasie Piller Ahd
Fiddir
Babe
Ann’ Jahe Marlin
Lime Lake
Edward
Roy Walters
Earl Beatty
Ward Booty
George, Jr
Clare
Bryant
Crouse
Dover
George
Vernon Hill
Episcopal Church
Jesus Christ
Ifhose
Methodist Church
Chevy Grove
Voters urged to back Republican ticket Monday
A brief unsigned political notice appeals to the voters of Biyat Ward to support the Republican candidates, urging turnout and signaling endorsements by local figures including D. Hanley.
High School Band Delights Large Wednesday Crowd
The high school band under George Boyd drew the largest audience yet for a Wednesday evening concert. The program mixed band numbers with mixed and male quartets and solos, earning praise for the superb performance. The band has grown to forty three pieces thanks to Mr. Boyd's untiring efforts.
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Bate
George Boyd
Bayd
Dairy profits conference to be held in Clare
The third annual Clare dairy profits conference will convene at Clare City Hall starting at 10 40 a m. Delegates from across the county will discuss results from the past year and hear from A G Baltzey of Michigan State College on dairy topics. County Agent P D Gideon will analyze questionnaire replies guiding afternoon sessions.
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Clare
PD. Gibson
County Agricultural Ageii
A. (. Baltzey
Michigan State College
East Lansig
P. D. Gideon
Clare City Hall
Clare County Dairy Profits
Ann Arbor
Clare County
Chamber of Commerce Meeting Date Changed
The Clare Chamber of Commerce postpones the regular meeting to tonight at the Hotel Doherty. Judge Ralph Hyde of Midland and Senator Ben Carpenter will speak on the extra session called to convene at Lansing March 28. Woloe Bicknell, O. D. Bayes, and r. Chafee oversee the program.
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Clare Chamber of Commerce
Doherty
Ralph Hyde
Midland
Ben Carpenter
Sen. Carpenter
Lansing
Wol Oe Bicknell
O. D. Bayes
Andr. Chafee
Rebekahs Sponsor Card Party and Dance Next Wednesday
The Rebekah lodge will host a four card party and dance on Wednesday night March 28 at Ovi Hall. Ladies invited. Bring sandwiches and tea. Admission ten cents.
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Rebéllah Lodge
Clare
Wens
Harrison Youth Missing Since February Twenty Seventh
Jake Soloski aged 18 vanished after a Saturday night in Harrison. He was last seen crossing a channel cut near an area where harvesting occurred. Relatives and sheriff's officials are actively searching as anxiety grows.
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Jake Soloski
Budd
Harrison
Jake’ Soloski
Anda
Sheriff Woods
Farwell lad Iren Victor dies at grandparents home
Iren Victor age about 16 died at the home of his grandparents Mr and Mrs Wesley Welch on March 10 in Surrey township He was born Easter Sunday April 17 1927 Funeral services were held at Miller Undertaking Rooms Rev Mary House officiating Edith Stinehcombe and Jane House sang Safe in the Arms of Jesus and Two Little Hands He was laid to rest beside his mother who died four years ago
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Farwell
Harrison
Roscommon Gladwin
Beaverton
Shepherd
Breckenridge
St. Louis
Tobey Thompson
Linny Melllwain
John Q
Lodge
Victor
Jesse
Hampton
John J. ‘Carter
Clare County Post
Tren
Surrey Township
Welch
Legionnaires All Set for Banquet Monday Evening
Post Commander Omer Parent led the American Legion meeting with about thirty five members present. Topics included the Veteran’s bill before Congress, Boy Scout sponsorship for 1932, and plans for a memorial building for Clare County veterans. A committee was formed to pursue ideas and report in two weeks. Banquet plans for March 21 were announced and participants performed poems and songs to warm applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omer
Américan Legion
Clare County
Anelg Sam
Kergen
Johnston
Democratic County Convention Called for March 1932
Notice to Democrats announces the Democratic County convention on Thursday March 1932 at 2:00 p m at Jacksons auto sales in Clare County Michigan to elect two delegates and two alternates to attend the state convention at Saginaw April 18 1932 Rachel Thomason is Chairman of the County Committee.
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Jackson
Clare
County
Michigan
Saginaw
Rachl Thomason
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Atty
Leaton
Rev
Clare Schools
THE
Ideal Theatre
St Louis
Methodist’ Church
Vernon
Sodiality
D. Hanley
Chamber OF Commerce
Judge Hyde
Farwell Lad
Iren Victor
Wesley . Welch
Legionaires
Vérgy
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