Alpena Emerges as North Michigan Resort Hub
Alpena links to Detroit and other centers via a new concrete highway boosting its status as a diversified Northern Michigan resort area. The region tempts tourists with Grand Long lakes Hubbard Lake and Montmorency County scenery, famed Thunder Bay River fishing, Ossineke State Park, Mich-E-Ke-Wis Park, and vast open pit limestone quarries with dramatic sinkholes. A Chamber of Commerce promotes regional welfare and tourism growth.
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Alpena
Michigan
Hubbard Lake
Montmorency County
Thunder Bay
Lake Huron
Cass
Ossineke
Mich-E-Ke-Wis
John D. Bingham
Chamber of Commerce
Weekend Cottage Socials Highlight Local Fishing Party
Hagliet residents William McGiveron and family spent the weekend at their Old Grade cottage where Bill enjoyed a fine string of trout. Nearby visitors included Roy Jeffries and friends from Flint, Robert McKin of Lansing, Albert Rathburn of Lake Odessa, and others from Coral Alma and Clare areas sharing visits and fishing at Oakdale and Shorewood cottages. Stanley Hergenroeder returned from Mt. Pleasant as a weekend guest, while Betty Lou Nichols and Bruce received a town hall shower at Tom’s and well wishes for their upcoming venture.
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Wm. McGiveron
Hagl-iet
Bill
Roy Jeffries
Flint
Robert McKin
Lansing
Shorewood
Albert Rathburn
Lake Odessa
Charles Grim
Coral
Oakdale
Red Winchell
Alma
David Reeds
Mr. Lyons
W. J
Saginaw
Carl Updegraff
Farwell
Stanley McAlpine and Son
Frank Manning
Clare Luce
Walter Higgins
Harrison
Stanley Hergenroeder
Mt. Pleasant
F. A. Luce
Rose
Charlotte
J. P. McFarland
Tom’s
Town Hall
Betty Lou Nichols
Bruce
Esther Luce
Willard Bicknell
John Groves
Clare
Joe Grim
Blanchard
Windover Lake Social Notes and Local Visits
Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Perkins traveled to Cadillac last Tuesday while Mr. and Mrs. A Winegardner of Lima Ohio visited their cottage for several weeks. Detroit residents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Landis and son Billie were weekend guests at their cottage. Mrs. Jennie Campbell returned to Freeman township after wintering with sister Mrs. Maggia Briggs in Clare. Other locals include Mrs. A Bowen Mrs. Tom Nichols and Mrs. Joe Frook of Lake George who met Tuesday at Burns home. Kenneth Benchley and family visited Clare, and Mrs. S Harris sustained head injuries requiring stitches at Clare hospital. Betty Lou Nichols received a shower with Friendly Social Club. Perkins hosted visits to Alma and Flint for various errands, and the Culbertsons with children spent the weekend with Perkins. Additional calls came from Mrs. Dick Brown and Mrs. Staten of Alma.
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L. R. Perkins
Cadillac
A. Winegardner
Lima
Ohio
Harry Landis
Billie
Detroit
Jennie Campbell
Freeman Township
Maggia Briggs
Clare
A. Bowen
Tom Nichols
Joe Frook
Lake George
Burns Home
Kenneth Benchley
Miles
Faughter
Lois
S. Harris
Clare Hospital
Betty Lou Nichols
Alma
Harve Crawford
Flint
W. H. Culbertson
Stuart
Ila
Wendel
Dick Brown
Staten
Perkins
Freeman Jolly school club winners listed
The Freeman Jolly school club results include Lois Benchley Thelma and Donna Gaffney and Olive Goodrich for cotton and Gerald Hickok Cyrus and Charles Waldron in handicraft. A Friday display drew Mrs Anna Gaffney Mrs Mildred Hickok Naomi Doris Hickok Florence and Zella Peters. We plan a bus trip to Achievement Day May 31. Those who completed some 4H articles with required amounts were Play Benchley Donald Van Order Mary Waldron and Lila Hickok.
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Freeman Jolly School Club
Lois Benchley
Thelma
Donna Gaffney
Olive Goodrich
Gerald Hickok
Cyrus
Charles Waldron
Anna Gaffney
Mildred Hickok
Naomi
Doris Hickok
Play Benchley
Donald ‘van, Order
Mary Waldron
Lila Hickok
Project gratitude message to leaders and parents
This note expresses thanks to leaders and parents who aided the project. It highlights appreciation for their support and willingness to help, crediting 80 willing contributors for their role in progress and success.
Brush College Visitors and Birth Report at Geiger Home
Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Randolph Rockey and children and John Rockey at the Geiger home. A daughter Lorene Janice was born to Otto Hildebrandt and wife at Clare County General hospital. The lit tle Miss and mother are doing well. Sunday dinner guests at J N Newman home included Harl Sanders Helen Russell Robert Horn Galen Coats Howard Van Camp and others. Afternoon callers were Glen Lower Virgil Newman and families and Lola Heartman. Heyman Wisner of Angola Indiana came to take his wife and daughter home after a visit with her parents J C Coats. The Ladies Aid plans its next meeting at Mrs Heller’s on May 12.
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Randolph Rockey
John Rockey
Geiger
Otto Hildebrandt
Lorene Janice
Clare County General Hospital
Local Visits and Union Meeting Report from Mann Siding
Wise residents Mr and Mrs Alvin Leosh visited the Brockway home on Sunday. Flint couples including Mr and Mrs Mack Harvey and Mr and Mrs Bernard Harvey with Mrs Joe Whitsitt spent the weekend with relatives here. The Robt Bennett family moved to the McIntosh farm. A 4-H Achievement gathering from Harrison drew good local turnout. Farmers Union meeting noted for tonight.
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Alvin Leosh
Wise
Brockway
Mack Harvey
Flint
Chas. Bodkins
Coleman
Richardson Home
Bernard Harvey
Joe Whitsitt
Farmers’ Union County
Harrison
Waldo Richardson
Near
Caro
Robt. Bennett
Greenwood Township
McIntosh
Jim McGuire
Hamilton
Harveys
Farmers’ Union
Local residents share visits and family events across Owosso and area
Brand and Lytle Brothers shear Ralph Shull's sheep on the Brand farm this week. Numerous villagers visit relatives in Owosso Vernon and Mt. Pleasant for birthdays dinners and grandchild arrivals. Several crosses of kinship noted with Blystone Turner Robets Chatterton and other local families.
When We Want to Be First and Stand Apart
A dated sermon stresses unity in Christian work, warning against division among believers. It cites Jesus guiding the disciples through humility and cooperation, urging acceptance of workers serving Christ even when methods differ. Cooperation for the gospel is urged.
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Christ
Jesus
Mount of Transfiguration
Galilee
James
Peter
John
Erdman
God
The Word of God Stands Through Endless Readings
J. Hamilton asserts the sacred text endures a thousand readings and that those who study it most frequently gain new wonders, underscoring the scripture’s enduring clarity and insight.
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J. Hamilton
Good Intentions Seed of Good Actions Quote
A compact aphorism attributed to Sir William Temple states that good intentions form the seed of good deeds, underscoring the value of intent in moral action.
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Sir William Temple
Christ True Forgiveness Emphasized as Strong Virtue
A brief note highlights forgiveness as a central virtue within Christian teaching, stressing its enduring strength and spiritual power to heal relations and guide moral living.
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Christ
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Alpena Chamber OF Commerce
Clare Elevator CO
Gus Marotzke
Mer
Lee
Jay Hal Estab
Parasaha
Viana Ae
Portland Cement Association
Olds Tower
Bidg
Lansirig
Mich
Iene
Uves
Lake George Resort
Windover Lake
Windover 4-H Club
Brush College
Brand
Lytle Bros
Owosso
Ralph Shull
K. A. Turner
Loyal Haddix
Arthur
W. B. Myers
Durand
Kelly Turner
Harold Solts
Prudenville
Davis
Glen Blystone
Ruth
Jim Gregg
Him Grove
Little Coats
Ronald Chatterton
Kay Jean
Bard
Claude. Miller
Ted Newman
Rowena
Irene Clute
Bay
Blystone
Turner
C. EB. Davis
Hisse Pudway
Colonville
Harold L., Lundquist
The
Moody
Ae Institute of Chics
Western Newspaper Union
Goelet A
Michigan Bell Telephone Company
Thayers
Pleasant
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