US-27 paving delays noted in 1932 letters
State highway officials, led by Grover C. Dillman, explain no paving between Clare and Harrison this summer. Preparatory grading may begin in fall, with ongoing discussions among the State Highway Department, County Road Commission, and local officials about timing and funding for US-27 from Clare to Harrison. A March 1932 correspondence to Asa Aldrich emphasizes coordination and potential next-year work.
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State Highway Department
Asa Aldrich
Clare
Harrison
Asa
Dillman
Administrative Board
Board of County Road Commissioners
Asa H. Aldrich
Michigan
Aldrich
Frank Witzgerald
State Administrative Board
Ziegler
Clare County Road Commission
Jin
Chambers of Commerce
Clare and
Secretary of State
Grover C. Dillman
Hwy
Interesting Bird Nests Essay Read At Club Meeting
A club meeting featured an essay on birds and nest architecture. It discusses the red winged black bird and its nest depth, wind effects, and nest-mouth contraction, plus birds relocation to avoid predators and adapt to new environments.
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Hurdis
Hoper
O-k-a-lee
Alee-E-Elee
Seed loan time limit extended to May 14
Word from Clare Monday reports the seed loan applications for farm seed loans to the Federal Reconstruction Finance Corporation have been extended from April 30 to May 14 in Michigan. C. L. Cobb, director of the Washington office, is receiving the applications.
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Clare
Federal Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Michigan
C. L. Cobb
Washington
Wool Pool meeting for growers this Friday
A meeting for Michigan wool pool parties is set for Friday evening May 6 at the IOOF hall. W E Billings, the representative, will attend to discuss the pool arrangements.
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Michigan
Clare receives 6594 from gas tax first county share
Clare county's portion of the state gas tax apportionment amounts to 6594 dollars as part of the initial 3 million dollar first quarterly distribution. Other counties listed include Saginaw 68641 and Bay 86289 with varied figures for Alcona Alpena Arenac Genesee Huron Iosco Isabella Mecosta Midland Ogeman Oscoda Otsego Roscommon Sanilac and Tuscola.
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Clare County
Alcona
Alpena
Arenac
Bay
Cass
Cheboygan
Clare
Genesee
Gladwin
Huron
Iosco
Isabella
Mecosta
Midland
Ogeman
Oscoda
Otsego
Roscommon
Sheridan Young Man Hurt Saturday Night
Two Jackson brothers Floyd and Carl of Vernon drove Lyle McNeil of Sheridan home when the steering gear locked on a bridge turn. McNeil was thrown from the car through the railing into water eight feet below, suffering a fractured knee and taken to the University of Michigan hospital in Ann Arbor. The auto was wrecked.
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Dover Road
Jackson Brothers
Floyd
Carl
Vernon
Lyle McNeil
Sheridan
McNeil
U. of M
Ann Arbor
Clare City Board of Review to Meet May 16 1982
The Clare City Board of Review will meet at City Hall on Monday May 16 1982 at 9 00 a m to review and equalize the assessment rolls for the wards and will remain in session four days as required by law or longer if needed Dated May 2 1932 Alex McKinion City Clerk
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Board of Review of the
City of
Clare
Alex McKiniion
Thayer No 2 well to be drilled early next week
Vernon field activity ramps up four miles south of Clare as equipment for three new wells is hauled into regional sites. Thayer No.2 has reached 8340 feet and is set to spud early next week amid rapid drilling tempo.
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Thayer NO
Vernon Field
Clare
Louis Thayer
Harring
Mellon-Pollock Co
Thayer No. 1
Carmichael No.1
Bowman
Vernon
Bowman No. 3
Shuge No. 2
No. 1
Louise Topps Valedictorian Named For Class Of 1932
Louise Topps wins high school honors as valedictorian for the graduating class of 1932. Inez Lehman is salutatorian. Principal W B Tichenor sets class night for June 8 followed by commencement a week later.
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Louise Topps
Inez Lehman
W. B. Tichenor
William Dysinger Dies at Home in Ypsilanti
William Dysinger aged 89 died Wednesday and his son Dan Dysinger received notice Thursday. Funeral plans were not definite but may have the body taken to H. W. Dysinger’s home in Arthur. A long term resident of the county for over thirty years, he had lived with his children in recent years.
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Dan Dysinger
Wm. Dysinger
Ypsilanti
Dysinger
H. W. Dysinger
Arthur
Ideal Theatre Showings and Coming Attractions Framed
The Ideal Theatre advertises Thur to Fri double features Wayward and This Reckless Age with Nancy Carroll and Buddy Rogers, 30c-20c-10c. Sat features Flying Lariats with Wally Wales. Sun to Mon presents Arrow Smith with Ronald Coleman, praised as a milestone in Sinclair Lewis adaptation. Tue Web shows The Hatchet Man with Edward G Robinson. Coming: Polly of the Circus and So Big on 15–16 and 24–25.
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Wayward
Nancy Carroll
Buddy Rogers
Wally Wales
Sun
Arrow Smith
Ronald Coleman
Arrowsmith
Sinclair Lewis
Edward G.robinson
Polly
Circus
Samborn's Ad Seeks Old Batteries Radiators and Hides
Sell your old batteries radiators and green hides at Samborn's. Phone 23.
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Samborn’s
Adv
Mother Love Keeps Bond Strong Through Trials
A poem reflects a mother’s unwavering care as her son faces hardship. It contrasts rough influences with a mother’s steady support, urging home and family loyalty. The speaker, James R. Hamilton, underscores a mother’s forgiveness and enduring love.
Mrs Fisher Addresses Meeting and Closes Auxiliary Charter
About seventy five members of the Walter H Larman post No 120 and its Auxiliary met at the new Legion rooms to discuss current topics. Mrs Kisher district committee woman of Big Rapids closed the local Auxiliary charter. Discussions covered Higgins Lake property Otter Lake Home for Veterans children and the Auxiliary role in Legion activities with plans for a Decoration Day program and poppy sales assigned to committees.
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Walter H. Larman Post
No. 120
New Legion Rooms
Kisher
10Th District Committee
Big Rapids
Higgins Lake
Otter Lake
Auxiliary
Legion
The
Clare Scouts April Court of Honor Presented Awards
Clare Boy Scouts Troop No 125 held its April Court of Honor at the high school assembly. First Class Byron Gibbs and Charles Callihan received awards. Second Class honorees included Himer Anderson Jr Raymond Dwyer Lionel Parrish Stanley Parrish Merle Samborn Glenn Sanford and John Watson. Merit badges went to Byron Gibbs Woodwork Handicraft Personal Health Howard Bowler Handicraft Scholarship Leathercraft. A signaling demonstration using flashlight and flags was given along with first aid lessons on artificial respiration splints bandaging and reviving a fainted person.
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Clare Boy Scouts
Byron Gibbs
Charles Callihan
Himer Anderson, Jr
Raymond Dwyer
Lionel Parrish
Stanley Parrish
Merle Samborn
Glenn Sanford
John Watson
Clare
Howard Bowler
Court of Honor
City Engineer Ordered to Inspect Clare Residences for Sanitation
Notice states the City Engineer must inspect residential areas in Clare to determine sanitary plumbing and water waste conditions. Owners must repair any waste or unsanitary condition within ten days after notice. failure leads to water shutoff by the City Engineer.
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City of
Clare
Common Council
City of Clare
Tri County Bar Group Meets at Midland Banquet
The Tri County Bar Association gathered at the Midland Country Club Monday evening for a banquet and business session. Principal guest was Blythe Stason of the University of Michigan and Michigan Bar Association secretary.
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Tri-County Bar Association
Clare
Isabella
Midland
Midland Country Club
Blythe Stason
University of Michigan
Michigan Bar Association
Clare County Bar
Carl Holbrook
Theodore Bowler
Clare County
Alexander E. Wylie
Leo J. Campeau
Harrison
Mt. Pleasant
Joe Schnitzler
Stason
Ray Hart
M. B. Becker
Winifred Dodd
Holbrook
Wylie
Ralph Hyde
Budd Lake
Card party and dance at L. O. L. Hall May 9
Card party and dance at L. O. L. Hall Monday night May 9. Ladies bring sandwiches or cake. Public invited. Wanted to rent a five room house. Call at this office.
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L. O. L. Hall
lLadies
F S Elliott Takes Church of God Pastorate
The Church of God congregation announces F S Hiliott and wife will remain as pastor after weeks of prayer. The note thanks readers and invites participation in upcoming services as they pursue church advancement.
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F.S. Elliott
Church OF God
Church of God Congregation
F. S. Hiliott
Northwood Lodge to Confer Third Degree Saturday
Royal Oak visitors from Clare will join Northwood Lodge No 551 F A A M for a Saturday afternoon event. A 40 strong group will arrive by bus at 5 o clock with regalia for a full third degree, followed by a 30 minute banquet and open invitation to all masons in the area.
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Clare
Royal Oak
Masonic Temple
Northwood Lodge No. 551
Royal Oak Organization
Wm. Knapp
John Q. Look Lodge No
Jesse R. Hampton
Royal Oak Boys
Clara F. A. A. M
Clare Boys Defeated at Evart in 8-5 Game
Clare High School lost 8 to 5 at Evart last Friday in a mixed game with many errors. Chaffee hit a double and triple, Blystone had two hits, and Evart sealed it with late pinch hits. A return game with Midland is set for today at 3:30 PM with 25 cent admission.
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Clare High School
Evart
Blystone
Gamsber
Clare Boys
Evart Boys
Chaffee
Clare
Midland
Jubilee Dance Tonight at Mt Vernon Grange Hall
The Jubilee Dance orchestra opens the season with a Friday May 6 event at Mt. Vernon Grange hall. Tickets include supper for 50 cents with extra lady 16 cents. dancing begins at 9 30. committee notes snappy music to urge guests to attend.
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Jubilee” Dance Orchestra
Mt. Vernon Grange Hall
Committee
Mayor Wilson Sets Economic Program For Clare
Mayor J H Wilson presents an economic program for Clare for the new term. He cites a March audit showing city cash balances, overdrafts, and a total indebtedness of about 32 thousand dollars, urging budget cuts and a steady tax rate while promising responsible city administration.
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Clare
Frances Engineering Company
Babe Janet Funnell Dies After Pneumonia Illness
Eva Janet Funnell was born October 19 1931 in Vernon Township and died April 27 1932 at six months eight days. She leaves her parents Mr and Mrs Vernon Funnell two sisters Virginia and Joan an adopted brother Lewia grandparents Mr and Mrs David Funnell and Mr and Mrs Chas Furney with many relatives. She fell ill one day with flu then bronchial pneumonia. Funeral at home Friday April 29 conducted by Rev Dawe and burial in Woodlawn cemetery Rosebush.
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Eva Janet Funnell
Vernon Township
Vernon Funnell
Virginia
Joan
Lewia
David Funnell
Chas
Furney
Rev
Dawe
Woodlawn Cemetery
Rosebush
Bake Sale by Colonvillé Ladies Aid at Friz's Office
The Colonvillé Ladies Aid schedules a bake sale at Friz's office on Saturday May 6. Proceeds support community needs with homemade treats and desserts available for purchase.
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Colonvillé Ladies Aid
Friz
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R Dillman
Harrison, Michigan
Wilter
M. Brucker
Graham
Board OF Review
William Dysinger
Ideal Theatre
Mother
James R. Hamilton
Mrs. Fisher
Veterans Relief
Clare Troop
Trecounty Bar
Northwood Lodge
Com
Wilson
Babe
Bake Sale
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