Clothing Drive For War Needy Seeks Massive WW Relief Gift
The American Legion National Commander backs the United National Clothing Collection for War Relief in a nationwide April drive to gather 150 million pounds of usable second hand clothing, shoes, bedding and cotton garments for war devastated regions. Community stations and church cooperation enable donations with washing required. drop points include Bob's Garage and Crager's Harness Shop.
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American Legion
Clare
Bob
Creguer
Local residents suffer multiple injuries in accidents
Several residents sustained cuts bruises and fractures in incidents this week. Herman Leis required six stitches for a chin wound, nine year old Terry Ferrell needed five sutures for a finger laceration, and Gary Morrison received stitches after an accidental bat strike. Additional injuries included a forearm and rib injuries for Mrs. Al Byba, a crushed thumb from an air hammer for Percy Latsing, a broken humerus for Beadle, a broken leg for Dicey White, and a tibia fracture for a three year old Grosvenor child. All patients were treated by Dr. H J Ballard and are recovering satisfactorily.
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Herman Leis
West First St
Terry
Pfe
Edward Ferrell
West Fourth St
Gary Morrison
Wise Township
Andersonville
al Byba
Percy Latsing
West State St
Beadle
Court St
Dicey White
Dayton
Ohio
Forest Ames
Hast Fourth St
Herb Grosvenor
H. J. Ballard
Infant Daughter of William Maters Passes in Oklahoma
Little Marilyn Janice Mater, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Mater, died Saturday night in Healdton Oklahoma. Born February last year she lived with her grandmother Mrs Mary Mater of Grant township. The father, never having seen his daughter, is in India.
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Marilyn Janice Mater
William Mater
Mater
Healdton
Oklahoma
India
Mary Mater
Grant Township
Card of Thanks for Rosy O Callaghan
The family expresses gratitude to all who sent flowers and to Mrs Anna Heuschele for assistance and to Mr Porter and Mr Hilder Somers for comforting words during the illness and death of Mrs Rosy O Callaghan. All the relatives and her true friend Mrs Thos Schroeder join in thanks.
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Anna Heuschele
Wlder
Porter
Hilder Somers
Rosy O'Callaghan
Thos. Schroeder
Card Shower Request for Mrs Ide Weaver
Neighbor OA asks friends to remember Mrs Ide Weaver with all MasterCard or Jetter gifts. Address 1066 W Re Camp Flint 3 Michigan.
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Ide Weaver
Camp
Flint
Michigan
Pulpwood Demand Rises After V E Day Warns Officials
General Somervell warned that post V E Day redeployments will keep the war effort in the Orient. Mill officials said pulpwood demand will soar to support doubled wrapped Pacific supplies, while the National Production Urgency Committee added pulp wood cutting to its list.
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Brehon Somervell
Army Service Force
Pacific
Somervell
Europe
Orient
America
Tait
National
Early Settler Curtis Palmer Dies at Daughter's Home
Curtis Palmer, a Norwich area pioneer who moved back to the region in 1901 and worked in the wood industry into old age, died at a daughter's Syracuse home after years of poor health. He is survived by his widow, three daughters Etta Hopkins, May Russell, and Lina Palmer, plus grandchildren and great grandchildren. Burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery Norwich. He was brother to E D Palmer and Rev Louis D Palmer. Courtsey note credits E D Palmer for the life story.
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Palmer
Norwich
Smyrna
N.Y
Syracuse
Mount Hope Cemetery
Etta Hopkins
Lewis
May) Russell
Lina Palmer
Curtis Palmer
Sentinel
Bill Harger Recognized by National Legion
William D. Harger received the badge of Post Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms for service at the National American Legion Convention in Chicago last September. He has served Clare post Walter H. Larman as Commander, Sergeant-at-Arms, and Chaplain, and has been Sergeant-at-Arms of the Tenth District and Department of Michigan.
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William D. Harger
National American Legion
Chicago
Harger
Walter H. Larman -Post
Clare
Tenth District
Department of Michigan
Thanks for support after bereavement from many friends
A note of gratitude extends to friends and neighbors who sent flowers and sympathy after the loss. The message lists John Dillion, Jackie and Marilyn, Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Somers, Betty, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Pedgrift, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hileman and family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Somers, and Pvt. Arden G. Somers, with unclear last name ending.
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John Dillion
Jackie
Marilyn
O. M. Somers
Betty
Melvin
Pedgrift
Wm. Hileman
Robert Somers
Pvt
Arden G. Somers
Ovarsea
Bank Closed Monday By Citizens State Bank
The Citizens State Bank will remain closed on Monday as an alternate day following election day. The notice provides no further details on banking services or resumption times.
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Citizens State Bank
Easter Services at St Cecilia’s Church Schedule
Easter observances at St Cecilia’s Church include a 7 30 a m High Mass the Dawn Mass procession led by Pastor Fr Chas Brophy, and a 10 30 a m Low Mass by Rev Fr Lopez Sacred Heart Mt Pleasant Benediction follows. Confession available Friday 8 00 p m and Saturday 4 00 5 30 and 7 30 9 00. A colorful sermon will open.
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St. Cecilia's
Chas, D, Brophy
St. Cecilia’s Church
St. Aloysius
Fr. Lopez
Sacred Heart Church
Mt. Pleasant
Brophy
Youth Rally at Farwell School Saturday Night
A Youth For Christ Rally is planned Saturday at 7:45 pm in the Farwell High School auditorium. The event features singing and special music, with Strangelist Weaver showing sound films. Invites Clare and Harrison youths to join and bring friends for an evening with local young people.
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Youth For Christ
Farwell High School
Strangelist Weaver
Clare, Harrison
Clare Alley Team Wins West Branch Tourney Lead
Clare Alley team takes first place at West Branch with a 2991 total as Clare Auto Parts and Loomis Welders also compete. Freeman Oil Ladies win two of three against Gulf Oil Bay City 557 558 607 567 656 638. Dale Stough tops local individuals with 214. Joe Naumes and Del Bradley lead with 1168 in doubles.
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Clare
Clare Auto Parts
Clare Alley
West Branch
Ogeman
Loomis Welders
Bay City
Freeman Oil
Gulf Oil
Joe Naumes
del Bradley
Dale Stough
Thanks for kindness during illness and death of our child
The Forrest Brewer Family expresses deep gratitude to friends and neighbors for support during illness and death of their child. They thank Rev. Hahn for comfort, Harold Brooks and Dorothy Bader for music, and Mr. Thurston for thoughtfulness.
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Rev. Hahn
Harold Brooks
Dorothy Bader
Thurston
Rummage Sale at St Cilia Church Near Jackson Market
Community sale set for Friday and Saturday at St Cilia Church Unit 6 near Jackson Market. Proceeds support church programs. April 27 and 28. Organizers invite local residents to browse and donate items.
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Jackson’s Market
St. CeCilia’s Church
American Legion Dance at Clare City Hall
Clare city hall hosts an American Legion dance on Saturday April 7 from 9 to 12 with a good dance orchestra. Couple tickets cost 1.00 with extra lady at no extra charge.
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Clare City Hall
Brain Boosting Foods Linked to Reproduction Study
Scientific notes link thiamin to rearing ability, noting the body cannot store it. Daily intake is advised with whole grains as best sources, plus milk meat eggs and enriched products as rich options.
Traffic death trends show January declines across regions
January traffic fatalities fell in Michigan by sixty-nine compared with the prior year, while national January deaths dropped 7 percent. Urban pedestrian deaths fell 43 percent and non pedestrian deaths 46 percent. rural cases declined 61 percent with trunkline rural deaths down 78 percent.
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Michigan
Vernon Township Unveils A Single Election Ticket
Vernon Township presents a lone ticket for the April 2 election. Republican slate includes Supervisor James Walsh Clerk Gerald Thayer Treasurer Arthur Archbold Highway Commissioner Fred Irwin Justice of the Peace full term Lionel Duncan Ralph Irwin Justice of Peace vacancy Earl Beatty Board of Review four years Bert Bowers Board of Review two years Ernest Irwin Constables Lillian Harriger Herman Turbush Anna Morden C M Harriger.
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Vernon Township
Republican
James Walsh
Gerald Thayer
Arthur Archbold
Fred Irwin
Justice of the Peace
Lionel Duncan
Ralph Irwin
Justice of Peace
Earl Beatty
Board of Review
Bert Bowers
Ernest Irwin
Lillian Harriger
Herman, Turbush
Anna Morden
C. M. Harriger
Clare Fire Department Quells Grass Fires on Two Properties
The Clare Fire Department fought a grass fire at the old Ward ball park Monday and then another blaze at the McLaughlin property at Maple and First streets Tuesday. Damage was slight and contained to the sites and surrounding discarded lumber.
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Clare
Old Ward Ball Park
McLaughlin
Maple
First Streets
In Memoriam Lena Verrette
In loving memory of our dear mother Mrs Lena Verrette who passed away thirteen years ago the second of April 1932. Deep in the heart lies a picture of a loved one loved to rest. In memorys frame we shall keep it. Because she was one of the best. She had a nature you couldnt help loving. A heart that was purer than gold. And to those who knew her and loved her. Her memory will never grow old. The Children.
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Lena Verrette
Lincoln Township Spring Election Notice 1945
Electors of Lincoln Township Clare County Michigan are notified the Biennial Spring Election will be held Monday April 2 1945 at the Lincoln Township Hall from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Electors will vote on state and township officers and constitutional amendments. Township Clerk Elizabeth Moyer signs.
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Lincoln
Clare
Michigan
Lincoln Township
Elizabeth Moyer
Appreciation Note From a Midland Hospital Patient
Jacob Seibt thanks friends and neighbors for cards and flowers received during his stay at Midland hospital. He expresses gratitude and appreciation to all who offered support.
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Midland Hospital
Dog leash rule applies after April 2 1945 citywide
Notice to dog owners requires all dogs to be tied or leashed after Monday April 2 1945. Dog licenses available at the City Clerk's office. Signed by Police Committee.
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Police
Breeding Ewes Listed in Late Classified Lines
Eighteen breeding ewes appear in a late classified line with entries mentioning John Ghan Bollé and a 314 mile reference tied to Clare on August 10. The fragmentary notice hints at livestock movement or sale timing around April and August but lacks full details.
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John ‘Ghan. Bollé
Clare
Easter Sunrise Service at Colonville Church of God
The Easter Sunrise Service is set for 7 00 Central War time at Colonville church. The pastor and congregation invite all not at other sunrise services to attend and worship with them. The service features Awakening Chorus Christ Arose and He Lives among pieces, with choir solos, duets and an Easter sermon by Rev Chas Kleinhardt followed by benediction.
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Colonville Church
Christ
Christ the Lord
Chas. Kleinhardt
Eldonna Cairns Wins War Bond For Best Story
Fifteen year old Eldonna Cairns of Rose Bush wins a twenty five dollar War Bond for the best story in the radio program American Medicine. Sponsored by the Michigan State Medical Society and aired on WJR at 6 15 p m Central War Time each Friday. Her piece describes a child’s experience with a corn kernel lodged in the upper lung passage and a dramatic hospital rescue ending in a successful removal.
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Eldonna Cairns
Rosebush
Michigan State Medical Society
WJR
Hidonna
Government obligations pledge to secure deposits backed by Bicknells
In U. S. Government direct and guaranteed obligations pledged to secure deposits and other liabilities named individuals include J. Stuart Bicknell, Mark H. Bicknell, Wm. H. Bicknell, and A. E. Mulder.
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United States
U. S
J. Stuart Bicknell
Mark H. Bicknell
Wm. H. Bicknell
A. E. Mulder
Bowling Standings and High Scores From Local Meet
Grove Bros. 7 25 14 Freeman Oi 22 17 Bowling Belles 21 18 Clare Bowling Bh 18 LH G s 80 48 Ten Pins Sore TG BO Michigan Bell 19 20 Pitlspilers word 9 30 Garfield leads with 487 F Anderson 426 H Cain 424. high games R Garfield 165 J Chapman 163 TM Russell 163 Morgan 160.
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Grove Bros
Freeman Oi
Bowling Belles
Clare
LH.G/s
Michigan Bell Wit
Pitlspilers Word
Garfield
F. Anderson
H. Cain
R. Garfield
J. Chapman
Russell
Morgan
Dusty's Tavern Renovation Notes Highlight Clean Updates
Fragmentary OCR notes mention painting and decorating work by Bergey and Tubbs at Dusty's Tavern. It references glare and mice issues, with a focus on cleaning and upkeep throughout the premises.
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Dusty’s
Ao By
Bergey & Tubbs
Glare, Mice
Bits and Spurs in a High Class Rodeo Season
Local notes report Mark Bicknell bull dogging on purebred Hereford heifers and question judges may ban pitchforks in arenas. W H Fuller of Farwell shows matched black and white pintos that won at Ithaca fair last fall. Marie Hoersch’s Standardbred mare Miss Katherine declares dividends soon. Marie may ride steers again this summer. Garth Shull is fit for more rodeo foot racing after winter recuperation.
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Mark Bicknell
W. H. Fuller
Farwell
Ithaca Fair
Marie Hoersch
Miss Katherine
Marie
Garth Shull
Gratitude for kind gestures at Samaritan Hospital Bay City
A patient expresses thanks for the numerous beautiful cards flowers and candies received during a stay at Samaritan Hospital in Bay City noting appreciation to all who sent them.
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Samaritan Hospital
Bay City
Mann's Garage Announces General Repairs and Overhaul
Notice advertises general repair and overhaul services at Mann's Garage located 2 miles north 9 miles east and 3 1 2% north of Clare or 134 miles north of Lang's store. Address 2613 Wilbur Manz.
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Mann's
Claré
Lang’s
Gratitude for Elm Grove Friends and Neighbors
We express thanks to the Elm Grove friends and neighbors for the beautiful flowering they sent. Our mother Mrs. Wensel, and Mr. and Mrs. Burt Hess, are grateful.
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Elm Grove
Wensel
Burt. Hess
Clare City to Hold Biennial Spring Election 1945
Clare Michigan announces the Biennial Spring Election on Monday April 2 1945 at City Hall for state supreme court UM regents public instruction and other state boards as well as city officers. Proposals include constitutional tax millage increase and river and water control measures. Polls open 7 am to 8 pm with strict eligibility rules.
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Mavehost
Alex McKinnon
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WM. Maters
National Legion
Clare Odd Fellow
St.Cecilia’s
Farwell School
Forrest Brewer
Grosvenor Atterbury
Forest Hills Gardens
New York
Clare Fire Department
Memoriam
Ful
Jacob Seibt
Colonville
My Redeemer
Ethel Jean Gerow
Erma Davis
Helen, Broskey
Robert Clute
the Cross of
Jesus
Virgil Newman
Wm. Kistler
Ethel Severson
Carl Kistler
Precious Jesus
Betty Louand
Jack Severson
Carl and
Virgil Kistler
Tion
Chas Kleinhardt
THE
Citizens State Bank OF Clare
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Bank
I. J. Stuart Bicknell
State OF Michigan
County of
Chester A. Richard
Bowling News
Masons No
Masons
D McConnell
Beck
White
D. McConnell
Merchants League
Farmers Produce
Dunlops
Dover
Schaeffers
Clare Alleys
Clare Hatchery
McCliskey
Hiden
Murphy
Court. Bauer
City League
Clare Hi Ardwave
Houghton Drugs
Ja & P
North Bradley
Sun Oil Co
Warner
Parker
Haley
Sprague
Ladies League
Wilbur Manz
Supreme Court
University of Michigan
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