Clare Delegation Explores Michigan Potato Market Tour
A Clare delegation of business and farming leaders toured Detroit's Produce Terminal to study Michigan potatoes against Maine and Idaho. Detroit officials urged unity, quality, and cooperative marketing with a proposed tax on sacks for advertising to restore Michigan’s market position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Detroit
Maine
Idaho
James Bicknell
Henry Magnus
Phillip Geeck
Howard Penrose
George Sherwood
Anne Arbor
R. F. Tyndall
Footwell
P.D. Gibson
Arm Arbor
Wabash
Detroit Terminal Produce Company
Terminal Company
Fort Shelby
Produce ‘Terminal
Frank Ibsey
Produce Terminal Company
Ibsey
Tbsey
Isbey
Mr. Ibsey
Ann Arbor
Dumping of rubbish on highways barred in Grant township
Notice from the Highway Commissioner states dumping rubbish on the highways at Grant township is prohibited by law. Anyone caught will be prosecuted. Signed 2902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Township
Ladies' Night at Hotel Doherty by Clare Chamber of Commerce
The Clare Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Ladies Night at Hotel Doherty with a chicken dinner and a strong musical program. Norris Widen led community singing while Gallagher and Bayes were praised for organizing a large turnout. Ernest Brown welcomed guests and Mrs. B. N. Mercer responded for the ladies. Norris Hilden arranged the musicians and programme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doherty
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Sentinel
Norris Widen
Messrs. Gallagher
Bayes
Ernest Brown
B. N. Mercer
Norris Hilden
Insurance Firm Moves Into New Theatre Building
The Clare Realty Company relocates to the Ideal Theatre building under BE Throop and A L Caris ownership. Previously it occupied a building owned by Mrs Mabel Lockwood in Ottawa Ti since 1917 with Wm H Caple in charge. Throop rents the Cobleigh residence on West Eighth Street and moved his family this week from Vestaburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Really Company
Ideal Theatre
BE. A. Throop
A. L. Caris
Mabel Lockwood
Ottawa
Wm. H. Caple
Seventy Eight Lakes of Clare County Listed in Directory
The Magazine of Michigan publishes a four hundred page Clare County lakes and trout streams directory listing 78 lakes by township. It notes extensive resort development on eleven lakes, boat liveries on 28, swimming on 38, and frequent use on 38. Names of duplicated lakes and their counts are given, with sources from Clare County supervisors and state officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Clare County Lakes
Michigan Lakes
Magazine of Michigan
East Lansing
Arthur
Elbow
Freeman
Frost
Garfield
Grant
Greenwood
Hamilton
Hatton
Hayes
Lincoln
Redding
Sheridan
Summerfield
Surrey
Winterfield
Arnold
Townline
John Baluss
Temple
John Burnett
Harrison
H. A. Dawson
Clare
A. Dawson
Myron A. Dunfle
Fred Bhle
Gladwin
Louis Finch
Farwell
John Gaffney
Lake
James B. Graves
Leo Gronda
Orley Stockwell
Reginald Sharp
Marrison
Delmar Thayer
Marion
State Conservation Department
Fish Division
Isaak Walton League
Checks Sent For School Districts Under Turner Act
Webster H. Peared announced the 1981 distribution of 2 million dollars under the Turner poor school district act of 1929. Checks were mailed to counties including Clare 8508, Gladwin 4119, Gratiot 14493, Isabella 6886, Mecosta 19875, Midland 15740, Montcalm 18365, Newaygo 34745, and Osceola 20268.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster H. Peared
Public Instruction
Turner “Poor School District
Clare
Gladwin
Gratiot
Isabella
Mecosta
Midland
Montcalm
Newaygo
Osceola
Mayor Hether Names City Appointments After Adjourned Council
At the adjourned city council meeting Mayor Hether announced appointments that the council confirmed: City Attorney Theo Bowler Health Officer Dr. W F Clute Water Works Engineer W H arter Guy Engineer John White Night Watch Henry Grover Cemetery Board member Fred O McGuire Fire Chief Alfred Haley. Jess Hampton was appointed alderman for the second ward to fill the vacancy from Thomas Bruce but later withdrew.
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R. 1
Hether
Théo. G. Bowler
W. F. Clute
W. HH. Arter
John White
Henry.Grover
Q Cemetery Board
Fred 0. McGuire
Alfred Haley
Jess Hampton
Thos. Bruce
The Millionaire staged tonight by Clare High Junior Class
Clare High School juniors present Juliet Wilbur Tombin s well known comedy The Millionaire a one act benefit style show with nine characters led by Gideon Heath the returned heir. The cast includes Le mot Hamlin Dorcas Louise Topps Blanche Jean Anderson Blanchette Renee Rosendahl Aunt Adeline Lottie Pringle Johnnie Heath Ronald Heath and Fred Lawler. The Girls and Boys Glee Clubs perform between acts and curtain rises at eight with tickets 25 cents for children and 35 cents for adults.
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Clare High School
Juliet Wilbur Tompkin
Gideon Heath
New England
Australia
Lemont Hamlin
Dorcas
Louise Topps
Blanche
Jean Anderson
Blanchette
Renee Rosendahl
Adeline
Margaret Flynn
Lottie Pringle
Flora Pedgrift
Johnnie Heath
Burton Holt
Ronald Heath
Roy Wilson
Fred Lawler
Elly Tice
Pleasant surprise for Mother Sunday at Denno home
A party at Mrs. Anna Denno welcomed thirty five guests for a Mother's Day surprise. A pot luck dinner followed, with visiting and well wishes as families from Lansing Bannister Elsie Saginaw Breckenridge gathered to celebrate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Denno
Floyd Denno
Lois
Robert Walters
Ralph Denno
Lansing
Manley Nixon
Mable Scharf
Bannister
Lee Swallow
Elsie
Wm. Denno and Son
Saginaw
Wm. Muscott
Breckenridge
Star Mail Route Discontinued Between Clare and Saginaw
The star route mail service between Clare and Saginaw will end effective May 15. After that date the last mail will be train No. 6 and reach the post office by 3:00 p.m. Central Time, or 4:00 p.m. local city time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Clare
Saginaw
Bids Sought for Cemetery Wall Construction
The Trustees of Cherry Gove Cemetery invite bids for a restraining wall on the south side. Details available from Charles Thurston, Chairman of Trustees, for interested contractors.
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Cherry Gove Cemetery
Said
Charles Thurston
Free dental clinics to aid Clare County children in 1931
The Children's Fund of Michigan will open a free dental clinic in Clare County on June 29 1931 as part of a plan to place clinics in twenty additional counties for twelve weeks. Eligibility covers preschool and school children whose families cannot afford treatment. A county advisory committee led by G R Bogan will coordinate efforts and arrange free examinations and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Children’s Fund of
Michigan
Children’s’ Fund. of
Clare County
A. E. Mulder
Clare
W. F. McKnight
Fyndall
Farwell
Chas. Amble
Harrison
Asa H. Aldrich
G. R. Bogan
Reginald Sharp
Harvey Dawson
Secretary of State condemns local notary fee on licenses
Frank D. Fitzgerald states that motorist license costs should be $1 statewide. He notes Detroit and other communities charge 25 cents notary fee, making $1.25 total. Local units keep the notary fees and the state office disavows involvement, urging a uniform $1 total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Secretary of State
Michigan
Frank D. Fitzgerald
Notice to Farmers Clip Sheep at 15 Cents Each
Farmers are informed that clipping of sheep will be offered at 15 cents per animal by Emerson Burton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Burton
James McKeever Dies at Farwell Home May 10
James McKeever died at his Farwell area home on May 10 after a short illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday with Rev. Hawkins of Mt. Pleasant officiating and burial in Cherry Grove cemetery. Born September 19, 1857 in Livingston County Michigan, he moved to Isabella County in 1876 with family and lived with his sister Mrs. Brooks in Farwell for the last twenty years. He is survived by sister Mrs. Brooks of Farwell and brother George McKeever of Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McKeever
Farwell
Hawkins
Mt. Pleasant
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Livingston County
Michigan
Isabella County
Mrs. Brooks
George McKeever
Clare
Special Bible Services Opened at Baptist Church
The four day Bible conference opened at the Baptist church on Thursday. Rev Mrs Stroup will lead afternoon sessions through Sunday. Mr and Mrs Waln Birdsall and child arrive to direct music with Birdsall on piano and Mrs Birdsall renowned for radio singing. Pastor Rev Chas Stroup will conduct evening services at 7 45 inviting community participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
First Mother and Daughter Banquet at Congregational Church
Harrison hosts its first Mother and Daughter Banquet at the Congregational church dining parlors. One hundred sixteen Mothers and Daughters attend as Board of Commerce serves. Toastmistress Pearl Clute guides program with piano solo by Iola Amble and toasts by Viola Van Deusen and Mrs. Marion B Amble. Bertha M Rowan of Central State Teachers College speaks. Philippine home life noted by Mrs. Paul Weatherhead. Harrison High School orchestra provides music.
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Amble
Averyl Gaines
Paul Weatherhead
Philippines
Bertha M. Rowan
Central State Teachers College
Mt. Pleasant
Harrison High School
Marion
Amblée
Wallpaper Sale Opens May Month At Clare Variety Store
Beginning Saturday May 16 and continuing through the month, Clare Variety Store at 413 S Mehwati St offers 10 percent off all in stock wallpaper. Choose from many patterns at the shop Notions Fancy China Hosiery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
MeHwati St
Tire and Battery Business Sold to J. W. Lamphere
J. W. Lamphere purchased the battery and service and shoe repair business of the Fred Newsom estate and took immediate possession. He will run it much as before with Goodyear tires and Grant batteries. Dee Stough, with the business about five years, remains as Lamphere's assistant. Lamphere plans to move his family from Port Huron about June first.
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J. W. Lamphere
Fred Newsom
Goodyear
Grant
Dee Stough
Lamphere
Port Huron
Prof Walpole Addresses Teachers On Unit Plan
Professor B A Walpole of Michigan State College spoke on the unit plan of teaching at a schoolhouse gathering. The event featured a dinner led by Home Economics girls, musical selections by the Boys Glee Club, and a clog dance by sixth graders. Attendees included educators from multiple towns, and Mrs Lampman noted similar use of the plan in history classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Walpole
Teachers Training Department
Michigan State College
Miss. Morgan
C. Schickler S. McClatchey
J. Martin
Fyart
F. Passenger
J. Kidman
R. L. Bowen
St. Louis
J. Mac Connell
T. L. Rothwell
Beaverton
Oisie M. Gustafson
Dover School Homecoming May 20 Held At Closing Day
Dover school invites all former pupils and teachers to a May 20 homecoming on Closing Day. A noon basket picnic, a program, and a hall game between Brown and Dover school boys will punctuate the gathering under shade maples on the school grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Brown
Motorists License Renewals and Applications
Motorists are advised that blanks for operator license applications can be obtained from W. H. Brier, Citizens State Bank in Glare, or Sheriff Wood at Harrison. Licenses issued before January 1925 must be renewed within six months. A one dollar fee is required for new applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens State Bank
Glare
Callaghan press on U.S. Highway 10 project progress
Rep. Callaghan reports in Lansing that highway 10 between Harrison and Midland may be delayed by state funding woes and right of way issues. He and Sen. Carpenter push for June start and use of federal loan money to finish Clare to Loomis stretch, amid township road aid bill passage and tax relief prospects for Clare County.
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Carpenter
State Highway Department
Highway Department
Yeigfer
U. S
Senator Carpenter
Clare
Loomis
Midland
MecNitt Holbeck
Clare County
Miles M. Callaghan
Vernon Resident John Bailey Dies at 37
Vernon township obituary reports the death of John Larson Bailey at age 37 years 4 months 26 days at home. Survived by wife and six children, funeral held at Gilmore Church with Rev. Lauren Teachout officiating and interment in Gilmore Cemetery.
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Vernon Township
John Larson Bailey
Gilmore Church
Lauren Teachout
Gilmore Cemetery
Trails of Danger and Gloria Swanson at Ideal Theatre
Listings show Saturday features Trails of Danger with Buzz Barton and Thrills of the Western Trails, priced 30 20 10 cents. Sunday to Tuesday promote What a Widow with Gloria Swanson, plus comedy and news, later Trader Horn East Lynn and A Connecticut Yankee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buzz Barton
Sun
Gloria Swanson
Narfey Carroll
Trader Horn
East Lynn
Clare Sentinel Liner Preview Teases SHU Tie
A clipped note hints at a SHU tied contest with a Clare Sentinel style liner for next week. The exact details are unclear in the fragment but the tone suggests upcoming coverage of a local school game.
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Guests of Railroad and Terminal Produce Company of
Chamber OF Commerce
the Magazine of Michigan
R. 1. Hether
the Millionaire
Juliet W. Tompkins
Star Mail
Kalmazoo Improvement Co
Hornick
Tire and Battery
Dover School
Callaghan
the Sentinel
Capitol
Vernon
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