Bureau Rejects Grange Income Tax Plan in Michigan Hearing
The Michigan Farm Bureau rejects the Grange income tax proposal tested at the Lansing hearing. A bureau official notes South Carolina rejected the plan as a failure, and predicts limited effect on local school funding and property taxes. The item cites estimated tax shifts and potential impact on cities and farms, with continuation promised on page twelve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau
Grange
Special Tax Commission
Lansing
South Carolina
Michigan Farm Bureau
R. Wayne Newton
Michigan
Priory
Michigan Realstate Association
Michigan Manufacturers Association
Criminal Cas Trials In Harrison Circuit Court This Week
In Harrison Circuit Court Judge Hart presided. The People vs Z R Peterson resulted in probation for gross indecency. Albert Leach faced larceny. jury sentenced mistrial. Dillingham vs Oxendale filled Tuesday and Wednesday. Amy Gruno divorced Walter Gruno. Siegle v. PM Railroad settled out of court. A default entered on land described as parts of section 30, Hatton township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Harrison
Hart
the People
Z. R. Peterson
Albert Leach
Leo Scott Dillingham
Alfred Oxendale
Dance Tonight by The Hot Foot Warmers at Doherty Hall
The Hot Foot Warmers perform at Doherty Hall tonight inviting all to dance. Music promises a lively evening with crowd staying for the full show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doherty
Eastern Star Members Visit Bay Chapter
Bay City hosts Bay Chapter No. 219 special meeting in honor of Bay’s first Worthy Matron Mrs Burchard and visiting grand officers. Sixty four chapters from Michigan Toronto New York Illinois Wisconsin attend. Afternoon classes grant six candidates each. banquet feeds about one thousand guests. Evening session grants degrees to six candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlsie Howlett
Zenobia
C. EB. S
M. R. Howlett
W. P
Mary D. Nelson
Maude Holmes
Nellie Feighner
Marshall
Gladys Hampton
Doris Gerow
May Cudney
Ada
Caroline Kemp
Martha
Maude Callihan
Flossie Parish
Michigan
Toronto
Can
New York
Illinois
Wisconsin
Bay
Literarians Meet at Northon Home Monday Evening
Members of the Clare City Literature Club gathered at Mrs Northon s home Monday evening. Miss Maxine Jones performed with Miss Callihan at the piano and Mrs Minnie Caulin praised Benet s poetry noting its narrative lyric quality. The group planned to meet again April 8 inviting written program suggestions from each member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Minnie Caulin
Benet
Shim
Jessie James
Dixie
Speed Marsh Orchiestra
Roll Call
Rural People Select Candidates for April Election
Following we print a list of candidates as nominated at the caucuses in townships. Most fields show a single ticket. Republican ticket lists Supervisor Jacob P. Myers and others. Democratic ticket includes Fred Geiger and Nina Gordon. Frost Union and Freeman and People’s tickets provide several names for various offices. (Continued on Page Two)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Jacob P. Myers
Mary Sanders
Ray Harrold
Bert Kinne
Melvin Haines
Board of Review
Charles Ott
George Codling
Harold Sunday
Fred Wood
Kenneth Roller
Jesse C. Newman
Democratic
Fred Geiger
Nina Gordon
Steve Heller
L. M. Coats
Esteemed Couple Weds in Pretty Home Ceremony
A March 19 wedding at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Ott united their daughter Margaret to James Bradley son of Mr and Mrs Harry Bradley of Sheridan township The Rev Chas Kleinhardt officiated The bride wore a blue crepe gown with a sweet pea bouquet Seated were Miss Juanita Erhart and Thomas Bradley A dinner for 26 followed The couple left for Landing for a brief honeymoon Gifts were plentiful and guests included the bride’s sister Mr and Mrs Foster of Lansing Cler Music by Earl Fogs of Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ott
Margaret
James Bradley
Harry Bradley
Sheridan
Chas. Kleinhardt
United Brethern Church
Juanita
Erhart
Thomas Bradley
Wellene
Ife
Notice Farmers and Stock Raisers Sheep Killed Plea
A notice from farmers and stock raisers mentions sheep killed and a plea for help or action. The fragmented text references an attorney and a local matter needing attention.
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Pleaxe Abtity Cc
Bettit
Attonea
Citizens' Candidate for Mayor Explains Why He Declines
N L Tibbits, listed on the Citizens ticket, explains why he cannot accept the mayoral nomination after agreeing to lead the ticket amid a withdrawn candidate. He argues promises mislead voters, urges less party influence, and outlines the mayoral role and local election concerns.
Appreciation for H M S Pinafore by Clare Study Club
Nina A McGuire thanks all who helped make H M S Pinafore a success. appreciation note from Clare Study Club officers and contributors.
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Clare Study Club
Dance at the IOQF Hall April 2 Invitation
An invitation to a dance at the IOQF hall on Wednesday night April 2 is extended to all. Rexall atwale ends Saturday night.
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Rexall
pdVe
Two Hundred Stock Raisers Banquet Framed by Live Stock Trade
Nearly two hundred live stock shippers gathered at seven Friday evening in the Duncan auditorium for a three course dinner hosted by Mt Vernon Grange ladies. Guests included figures from the Michigan Live Stock Exchange Detroit and Michigan State College. Richard Brooks, president, presided and noted 90 shipped cars totaling about 140000 dollars for the year, far above the first year. Toastmaster Dawson guided the program as O Mealy discussed national live stock conditions and calf quality notes were offered by George Bontell and George Baker spoke on hogs.
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Duncan Auditorium
Mt. Vernon Grange
Mich’gan Live Stock Exchange
Detroit
J. H. O’mealey
George Bontell
Carl Ray
George Baker
Chas. Culver
George Brown
Michigan State College
Mr. Wellswan
Plevator Exchange of
Lansing
Richard Brooks
O'Meally
O’meally
George Bohtell
Clare
Chas
Mother of Greenwood Supervisor Passes in 1980
Martha Ann Thomas born December 1 1856 in Middlesex Canada died March 22 1980 at home aged 73 years 3 months 8 days survived by son John Wallace Burnett two grandchildren step son and step grandchildren one brother three sisters and many friends funeral Tuesday at 1 30 p m from home conducted by Rev Chas Kleinhardt with interment Greenwood Cemetery.
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Martha
Ann Thomas
Middlesex County
Canada
St. Clair County
Mich
Wallace Burnett
John
Wallace
Greenwood
Whlore
Chas. Kleinhardt
Greenwood Cemetery
Pinafore Delights Clare Fans With Home Talent
Clare residents praised the March 21 performance of H. M. S. Pinafore as a second presentation. The ship deck staging, strong voices from Josephine and Ralph Rackstraw, and a talented supporting cast highlighted by Louisa Oaks and Margaret McKnight drew an appreciative audience. The Clare Study Club sponsored the event with Mrs. McGuire directing and Helen Lucile Bicknell accompanying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Portsmouth
Admiralty
Joseph Porter
Dexter
Captain Corcoran
Josephine
Louisa Oaks
Ralph Rackstraw
Margaret McKnight
Ugly Dick Deadeye
Lawrence Jackson
Buttercup
Doris Ge
Bill Bobstay
Ed. Zemmer
Hebe’ Ce
Sir Joseph
Louisa Rogers
Little Town
Clare Study Club
Changes on Spring Election Ballots and Candidacies
N. L. Tibbits was nominated for Mayor on the Citizens ticket to fill the vacancy from William Adams withdrawal and appears on the April 7 ballot. Mrs. George Johnson declined City Clerk, D. W. Osborne named. John Hanley unopposed for first ward supervisor after Ralph Stevens withdrew. L. H. Thompson did not run against D. A. Derby for re election in the second ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. L. Tibbits
Citizen
C’ty Park
Citizens
William Adams
George Johnson
D. W. Osborne
John Hanley
Ralph ‘Stevens
L. H. Thompson
D. A. Derby
Epworth League Notes Final Sunday Night Contest
Epworth League members are urged to attend Sunday at 6 30 PM for the last night of the contest with expectations of a good time.
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Epworth League
Bowman Well in Vernon Township Strikes Oil in Clare Field
Excitement rose as Bowman drillers hit first oil in the Clare field at Vernon Township near Clare. Jos Slatten brought up a boiler of oil after penetrating two and a half feet into Dundee with a depth of 5720 feet. Officials report regular formations, high quality oil, and pending storage tanks and piping to allow a flowing well.
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Bowman
Vernon Township
Dundee
Clare
Verton Township
Jos. Slatten
u@ dundee
Isabella
Sentinel Office
Stanley and Grover Merit All Tournament at Regional Meet
Leon Stanley forward and Grover guard from Clare High School earned all-tournament recognition at the regional tournament hosted by Central State Teachers College March 13 14 15. Officials included Dr E C Beck A J Burgh Nowack and Will Kraus selecting the all star lineup featuring players from Clare Ithaca Mt. Pleasant Reed City Cadillac and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Stanley
Grover
Clare
Central ‘State Teachers College
Leon
Leonard Stapley
E. C. Beck
Nebraska
Florida
A. J. “Burgh
Nowack
All American
Will's. Kraus
Sharon Center
Ohio
Central State Life
Mother of Local Pastor Dies at Lakeview
Mrs. H. G. Johnson aged 86 died after residing 40 years in Lakeview. The Civil War veteran husband died four years ago. Funeral held at the residence with Rev. W. A. Hxner officiating, interment at Lakeview cemetery. The Johnsons had been in Lakeview for a week assisting in care.
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H. B. Johnson
Lakeview
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Dillingham
Oxendale
Eastern Star
BAY Chapter
Bay City
Northon
Minnie Cau
Wm. Benet
Ady
Arthur
Union
Leo Gronda
M. Bringman
Fred Clark
Wallace Compton
Freeman
John Gaffney
Edith Burns
J. J. Beard
Thomas Cook
James Suton
High Hickok
Oliver Campbell
Herbert Sutton
Clarence Cook
Glen Harris
Garfield. Township
People’s
Porl Tryon
Flora McLane
Arthur Smith
Justice of Peage
Fred E. Ramsdell
Justice of Peace
Joe B. Clark
Samuel Croford
John. Halstead
Nina A. McGuire
the L
Harvey Dawson
Mr. Brooks
Mr. Dawson
Harvey
Martha Burnett
Epworth
Stanley
Stanley Twins
I.—Ramsey
Cadillac
F—Chingman
Mt. Pleasant
C.—Taylor
G.—Ferris
McClintic
White
Ithaca
Remus
Reed City
Blank
Holbrook’s Bazaar
Bee
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