Forest fires scorch Michigan vast acreage in spring sweep
Michigan forests have burned over 50,000 acres since the fire season began with snow melt. In the last week of April 115 fires struck the lower peninsula and 607 acres burned in the upper peninsula. A total of 191 fires this year, mostly in late April, amid warnings to fishermen and residents to avoid careless disposal of cigarettes and matches.
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Michigan
Lower Peninsula
Upper Peninsula
North Woods
Carlessness
Iower Peninsula
Harrison High Plans Graduation for 30 Next Wednesday
The Harrison high school senior class of thirty will graduate next Wednesday. Principal Ivah Emery to return as grade principal. Charles Hamilton to deliver the commencement address, with a history of teaching and superintendent roles in Michigan. The class, Harrison’s largest to date, will wear caps and gowns for the ceremony.
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Ronald J. Keller
Wendling Hastings
Anne Wellington
Ethel Gustafson
Irah Emery
Mary McKeever
Allegra Gager
Leota van Every
Ivah Emery
Charles Hamilton
Michigan
Bay City
Hamilton
Harrison High School
Harrison
Hudson Launches New Merchandising Drive May 8
Hudson marks its 30th anniversary in Detroit with a major merchandising push led by W. J. and L. L. Woodward. A. E. Barit says the used car market is a top asset, noting 5 billion dollars tied to autos and emphasizing salesmanship as the key growth field for the retail auto sector.
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Hudson
Detroit
W. J
L. L. Woodward
A. E. Barit
Hudson Motor Car Company
U. S
Wm. James
Barit
Messrs. Woodward
Clare F F A Team Wins High Honors in State Contest
The Clare FFA Grain Judging team placed first at the state contest held during FFA week in East Lansing on May 4 and 5. About 185 high schools entered. Morris Kapplinger finished second individually. Other Clare members were Walter Bolle Leonard Carncross Harold Brooks Bernard Scott Herbert McDonald Edward Schlaffey and Walter Garcon. Dairy livestock and dairy products judging also had entries. results pending.
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East Lansing
Clare
Morris Kapplinger
Walter Bolle
Leonard Carncross
Harold Brooks
Bernard Scott
Herbert McDonald
Edward Schlaffey
Walter Garcon
Epworth Leaguers Hold Sub-District Rally Here
Clare Epworth League hosted a sub district rally with 140 members from Sanford Averill Beaverton Coleman Hope Gladwin Clare Farwell Center Rosebush Mt Pleasant and Weidman. The program featured the Coleman Epworth Trio and Mt Pleasant Epworth Indian Choir. Rev Byron Hahn of Alma spoke. A plaque honored the largest attendance and most miles traveled.
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Clare Epworth League
Coleman Epworth League
Epworth League Indian Choir
Mt. Pleasant
Byron Hahn
Alma
Weidman Epworth League
Sanford and
Averill
Beaverton
Coleman
Hope
Gladwin
Clare
Farwell
Center
Rosebush
Weidman
Merchants Softball Team Plans Spring Practice
The Clare Merchants softball team will practice at the High School on Tuesday evening May 16 at 6 30. Those interested in trying for the team are urged to attend as several positions are open.
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Clare Merchants
Rummage Sale by St. Cecilia Ladies
The Ladies of St. Cecilia church plan a rummage sale on May 18 19 and 20 in Clare County Bank Building. Proceeds support church programs and community aid.
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Ladies of St. Cecilia Church
Clare County Bank
Rug and Carpet Cleaning Service Ad
Persons wishing to have their rugs and carpets cleaned, phone orders to Mrs. J. M. Shumway. Phone 186. 3012.
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J. M. Shumway
Bake Sale At Chatfoes Grocery By Claré High Band
The Claré High School Band plans a bake sale at Chatfoes Grocery on Saturday May 18 to raise funds. Students will sell assorted baked goods with proceeds supporting band activities.
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Claré High School
Chatfoes Grocery
Clare Rebekahs Meet at Shepherd District Assembly
Seventeen Clare Rebekah Lodge members traveled to Shepherd for District No. 20 events. Highlights included a Drapery of charter, officer elections, Memorial Work by Coleman Lodge, and a dinner by the O B S ladies at the Masonic Temple. Mt. Pleasant Lodge to host next year.
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Othe Clare Rebekah
Gladwin
Shepherd
Nella Barber
Coleman
Etta Howard
Etta Snider
Assembly
Clara Rebekah Lodge
Martha Irwin
Louise Irwin
W Elizabeth McIntosh
Crystal Walters
Lulu Lamb
Maude Stevens
Fannie Schultz
Dorothy Presley
Clare Rebekahs
Cora Fair
Mr. Pleasant
Jesse M. Taylor
Edal Campbell
Masonic Temple
Coleman Lodge
Elizabeth McIntosh
Clare Lodge
Farwell Lodge
Weldman Lodge
Mt. Pleasant Lodge
Shepherd Ladies
Card of Thanks to Dr Wood and hospital staff
Mrs Charlies F Krell expresses gratitude to Dr and Mrs Wood and the nurses for kindness during her hospital stay. She also thanks friends and relatives for cards flowers fruit and other thoughtful gestures.
Thanks for kindness during illness from Mrs J M Roller
Mrs J M Roller expresses gratitude for acts of kindness received during illness. She mentions gracious service, calls, cards, flowers, fruit, plants, and other offerings, and wishes blessings. She thanks her many friends once again.
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J. M. Roller
Notice to Patrons of Shop Closings
The undersigned barber shops will close Thursday afternoons during June July and August. Ralph Pierow Shumney Loomis Howard R. Brown Homer L. Douglas Lawrence H. Brown 3114.
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Barbéra
Ralph Pierow Shumney
Loomis
Howard R. Brown
Homer L. Douglas
Lawrence H. Brown
Board of Review to Meet in Clare City Hall May 15 1939
The Board of Review of the City of Clare will convene at City Hall on May 15 1939 at 9:00 AM to review and equalize the ward assessment rolls. Session will last four days or longer as needed. Dated May 6 1939. Alex McKinnon City Clerk.
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Board of Review of the
City of
Clare
Alex McKinnon
Clare County wheat allotment notice for 1940 crops
County committee of Clare County announces 1940 wheat allotments. Any farm seeking first time wheat production must appeal in writing to the county committee on or before May 20, 1939.
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Clare County
Local Clubs Schedule Meetings Through May
The I O O F lodge meets each Monday evening while Hatton Townsend club gathers on the first and third Fridays monthly. The Clare Townsend club meets at the I O O F hall Friday evening May 19 with strong attendance urged to strengthen local organization.
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Hatton Townsend Club
Clare Townsend Club
I. O. O. F. Hall
Water Department faces higher charges and new mains costs
The article discusses rising water costs due to aging infrastructure and new mains expansions in Clare. It cites past ordinances, pro rata billing shifts with multiunit housing, and the need to raise minimum rates or seek more funds to cover pump wear, electricity, and maintenance.
Special milk bottle redemption change announced
Thayer Brothers Dairy states that from May 20 a new store bottle will replace the current orange lettered bottles for all redemptions at dairy stores.
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Thayer Brothers Dairy
Clare Road Leveler Shop Closes For Track Work
The Clare Road Leveler Shop will suspend custom work until further notice as floor space is redirected for race track and road leveler manufacturing. 3112 John Northon.
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Clare Road
John Northon
Attention Poultrymen Buy Town Line Bred Baby Chicks
Town Line bred baby chicks endorsed as U S approved and fit for farmers. See oO W Nash Hast US 10 opposite D X gas station Clare for details.
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U. S
Poultry Yard
W. Nash
Clare
Vernon Hill Pringles Station Market Note
Motorists are advised of pricing at Vernon Hill where Hi Speed is offered at 95 cents per six gallons, with higher prices elsewhere. advertisement notes purchase options and indicates best value available locally.
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Pringles Station
Vernon Hill
Bake Sale May 20 By The Rebekahs At Mire 8 Grocery
The Rebekahs plan a bake sale on Saturday May 20 at Mire 8 Grocery. Proceeds support charitable work and community projects organized by the local group.
Notice to Ladies Aid Meeting Canceled
Illness forces Mrs. Hherhart to cancel the Aid Society gathering and there will be no meeting this afternoon.
Council calls for tax review and private grievances airing
Mayor J. W. Dunlop notes that funding from general funds may require higher taxation and warns property remodels used for income must be fairly valued. Next Council session is Monday night May 16 to hear individual grievances, urging citizens to consider what they would do in the councilors’ position. Water Commissioner signs the note.
Local Auction List Includes Hogs Hens and Meat Prices
A historical notice lists meats and livestock items with prices such as dressed hogs beef and veal and spring lambs. Items include heavy hens leghorn hens rock springers colored springers stags rabbits wool and fowls with price ranges noted from $7.00 to $14.00 and up to $9.00 for certain meats. The source reflects a period auction or market catalog style with vendor initials KL W Jackson cited.
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KL. W. Jackson
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