Iutzi No. 1 Among Best Rosfield Wells In State
Sun Oil Company reports Iutzi No. 1 in Hamilton Township flowing 100 barrels in two hours ten minutes after facial treatment. The well in Section 5 tests Richfield formation at depths of 5125 to 5239 feet and is expected to produce up to 200 barrels daily. The discovery creates a new field for exploration and leasing activity and a gas well is being drilled nearby.
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Sun Oil Company
Iutzi No
Richfield
Michigan
Sun Oil
Iutzi
Hamilton Adde
Clare Alleys Ladies League elects officers and honors bowlers
The Clare Alleys Ladies League held its annual meeting and banquet in the Hotel Doherty Wedgewood Room. Sixty eight bowlers and guests attended as officers were elected for the coming season and trophies were awarded for league champions high averages and scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Alleys Ladies League
New Pharmacist James Start Joins Houghton Drug Store
James Start, a Grand Rapids native, begins work as pharmacist at Houghton Drug Store after graduation from University of Grand Rapids School of Pharmacy in 1941. He previously managed Peck Drug Store and worked at Wal Vereen Agency in Grand Rapids and a Ludington drug store. His wife, also a registered pharmacist, and their five year old daughter Sherrie now reside in Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Start
Grand Rapids
Houghton Drug Store
Start
University of Grand Rapids School of Pharmacy
Peck Drug Store
Walvereen
Ludington
Starts
Sherrie
Clare
Deaths William E H Myers 77
William E H Myers 77 died Tuesday at his home in Lansing Funeral services were held Thursday from Stephenson Funeral Home with burial in Gherry Grove cemetery He is survived by a brother Milo Myers of Clare and other relatives Obituary to be published next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William & Myers
William EH. Myers
Lansing
Stephenson
Gherry Grove
Myers
Milo Myers
Clare
Mrs Margaret McKinnon Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Margaret McKinnon longtime resident of this city died near noon Thursday at her daughter Mrs John Murphy s home in Saginaw She had been ill for several months Her remains were brought to Thurston Funeral Home Thursday afternoon funeral arrangements were incomplete at press time
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret McKinnon
Bis City
John Murphy
Saginaw
Thurston Funeral Home
Clare Girl Scout Meeting Reviews Year Progress
The Clare Girl Scout Council held a May meeting with strong attendance. Cookies sales reached 876 boxes. Troops reported on badges, crafts, and excursions while plans for next year gathered, including leader recruitment and camp pamphlets. A social hour showcased troop displays and crafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Girl Scout Council
Clare DeMolay Officers Assist at Conclave
Glen F Sanford Chapter DeMolay members attended a District Three conclave at Mt Pleasant. Kenneth Thomas of Clare received the DeMolay degree and Flower Talk. William Seiter and Blair Seiter were elected to district offices. Harold Irwin served as District Chaplain and state representative. A DeMolay softball team is planned in Clare County Leagues with Hollis Haggart as manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen F. Sanford
Order of DeMolay
Mt. Pleasant
P.M.G. Hollis Haggart
William Seiter
Harold Irwin
Blair Seiter
George Washington
Saginaw
DeMolay
Kenneth Thomas
Clare
Glen
Merlewayne Cotton
Larry Everts
P.M.C
Robert Seiter
Robert Roe
Sentinel
Two Year Old Jeanie Found Safe After Church Visit
Jeanie Lloyd Woods, aged two, wandered from home on Sunday morning and was reported missing. She later appeared in Mrs. Burgess's Sunday School class and was returned to her family by other children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Woods
Pine St
Jeanie
Mrs. Burgess
Bever ly Brown to Graduate With Honors in June
Clare residents Mr and Mrs G W Brown announce Bever ly Brown will graduate June 14 from Central Michigan College of Education with honors. She is pursuing a BA in French, minors in Latin and English, and serves as president of Epsilon Eta Kappa Delta Pi and vice president of Sigma Tau Delta. She has tutored in French and assisted with library work and plans a French conversation travel course in Quebec in August before teaching next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Brown
Clare
Charles Anspach
Central ‘Michigan College of Education
Beverly
Epsilon Eta
Kappa Delta Pi
Sigma Tau Delta
Quebec
Three Enlist In Navy From Clare County
Three Clare County residents enlist in the Navy for two year terms. Curtis D Hilyard and Dennis C Hornung depart Clare for Great Lakes training in Illinois May 5 and May 12 respectively, joined by Amy Darling of Harrison leaving Clare May 6. All three will receive two weeks leave after basic training before further assignments. Navy recruiter Chief John Plummer announces ongoing vacancies for women and men and will visit Clare May 20 at Citizens Bank Bldg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Farwell
Curtis D. Hilyard
Ralph G. Hilyard
R-1
Curtis
Clare
Great Lakes
Ilinois
Dennis C. Hornung
Clarence C. Horning
Maple St
Daniel M.aptgusy
Amy Darling
Harrison
John Plummer
Plummer
Citizens Bank Bldg
Farwell Gets Its Own Newspaper After 35 Years
Clare county gains The Farwell News the third paper for the area. Published by Joe M Grim and his wife edited by Joe with Art Grim aiding at Shepherd. First issue shows a newsy front page and solid ads as the village regains a local press after decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Farwell News
Joe M
Garage Fire at Fullerton Home Damages Roof
The Clare Fire Department responded to the G. O. Fullerton residence on McEwan Street Friday at 12 40 pm to extinguish a garage fire. Flames burned through the roof and scorched studs. damage pegged at about 50 dollars. Cause under investigation. Firemen later returned for a practice call Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
G. O. Fullerton
McEwan St
Man Arrested for Open Fire Without Permit in Garfield
Matthew Scott of Lake was arrested May 1 by Conservation Officer Don Bell for unlawfully starting an open fire without a permit in Garfield township. He pleaded guilty at arraignment before Justice W. B. Dunlop in Municipal Court on May 9 and was fined 10 dollars after prior warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Scott
Lake
Don Bell
Garfield Township
Scott
W. B. Dunlop
Procedures at Clare School Being Revised
Two Clare Public School committees work on next year revisions. One updates the student handbook chaired by Carleton Garthe with teachers and students as members. The second, led by William Harper, revises the noon hour program after consulting 25 other schools. Recommendations include returning to a noon hour and using the gym for bad weather activities and the auditorium for movies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Public School
Carleton Garthe
Stuents
Myrtie Bowerman
Bernice Tulk
Phyllis Hoover
Joyce Thayer
Sally Gillespie
William Harper
Allan Tulk
Richard Wheeler
Doris Gerow
Clara Zelenka
Chamber Groups to Meet Wednesday in Clare
Clare Chamber of Commerce dinner at Hotel Doherty 6:00 pm Wednesday May 21 tickets at Houghston Anderson or Jackson's Market. Clare Kiwanis and Rotary clubs along with ladies invited. Austin F Bates Superintendent and retiring Mayor Albert Haley to be honored with entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Hotel Doherty
Houghston’s
Clare Public Schools Enrolls Kindergartners for Fall Term
Mothers of children entering kindergarten next fall are asked to see Mrs. Wali Every at the Clare Public Schools within ten days to enroll their children. Enrollment will aid planning for the upcoming term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Public Schools
Two Receive Citizenship Papers Mon
An impressive naturalization ceremony in Circuit Court Monday granted final citizenship to Brung Braun of Arthur township and Muriel Helena Harvey of Farwell. County and court officials spoke on the duties of citizenship as Judge Donald H. Holbrook presided and Rev. Leslie J. Nevins offered the benediction with several schoolchildren in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Brung Braun
Arthur Township
Muriel Helena Harvey
Farwell
Leslie J. Nevins
Clara Methodist Church
Wm. A. Henderson
Harold B. Hughes
Donald 4H. Holbrook
Rev
Nevins
Teachers Attend District Library Meeting At Evart
On May 8, Mrs Ivah Emery and Miss Doris Gerow traveled to Evart for a district library meeting. A panel discussion led by Jesse B Thorpe of Central Michigan College of Education focused on optimal book types for school libraries. Miss Hudocia Stratton from the State Library spoke about suitable magazines for school libraries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivah Emery
Doris Gerow
Evart
Jesse B. Thorpe
Central Michigan College of Education
Hudocia Stratton
State Library
Clare P T A Holds Last Meeting of School Year
The Clare P T A will hold its final meeting of the year on Monday night May 19 at 8 00. An officer installation and a program are planned and it is hoped many members will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare P.T.A
Well Baby Clinics Planned Monday
The Farwell and Clare Well Baby Conference with Dr. Irwin C. Sweet M.D. will be at Farwell New School Monday May 19 9 00 to 11 00 A M and Clare High School main building entrance Monday May 19 1 00 to 3 00 P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwell and
Clare
Irwin C. Sweet
Farwell New School
Clare High School
Mothers and Daughters Banquet at Congregational Church
An audience of 108 mothers and daughters attended a dinner by the Congregational Church Men's Fellowship on May 8. The event featured songs, tributes to mothers and daughters, gifts, and poems by Sunday School groups, ending with a program of songs and a poem reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational
Congregational Church
Church
Vivian Hughes
Nelda Jones
Bernice Johnson
Greta Masten
Mrs. Byla
Marilyn Masten Lamont
Alice Groves
Linda Lee Olson
Gala Hochstetler
Elizabeth Elden
Sarah Beck
Doris ‘Parish
Mother
Elaine Wilson
Benny Parish
Joy Lynn Groves
Karla Cooper
Beth Ann Schultz
Ann Kay Elden
Becky Sue Groves
Linda Birstone
Marilyn Brown
Judy Johnson
Kay Blystone
Linda Jones
Verna Damoth
County Softball Leagues Field Six Teams in Each Division
Clare County Softball Leagues report six entries in both Class C and D divisions by registration deadline. C League teams include Scott Drilling Dover Weaver and Smith Dan McDonald's Clare Manufacturing Co and Allen Implement. D League teams list DeMolay Eagle Colonville Terwilliger and Davison Murphy Construction and WELW. Managers must attend Clare High School at 8:00 PM May 27 for final meeting ahead of June 2 season opener with a parade at 7:00 PM and ceremonies at Clare Public School field. Admission is free.
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Clare County
Scott Drilling
Dover
Weaver & Smith
Dan McDonald's
Clare Manufacturing Co
Allen Implement
DeMolay
Eagle
Colonville
Terwilliger & Davison
Murphy Construction
WELW
Clare High School
Clare
Clare Public School
Veterans Aid Pleased Clare Chapter Delivers to Lake Orion Home
Clare James Reeder Chapter 33 Blue Star Mothers toured Lake Orion on May 7 delivering 120 dollars in cash clothing groceries and home canned goods for a veterans rehabilitation home. They toured the 114 bed Indiana Lake home on 87 acres as boys on crutches received visitors and coffee and rolls were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Reeder
Blue Star
Lake Orion
Laverne Gardner
Indian Lake
Clare
Three Of A Kind Keeps Business Good In Municipal Court
Clifford Ernest Camp of Midland pleaded guilty to reckless driving arraigned May 5 before Justice Dunlop in Municipal Court and was fined 54 dollars. King Blackledge of Harrison pleaded guilty May 13 after arrest May 10 and was fined 29 dollars. John A. Green of Clare pleaded guilty May 13 after arrest May 11 and was fined 29 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Ernest, Camp
R-2
Midland
W. B. Dunlop
King Blackledge
Harrison
John A. Green
Clare
County W C T U Meeting Moved to May 27 in Clare
The Clare County W C T U group reschedules the May 20 gathering to May 27 at 2 30 PM. Meeting will be hosted by Mrs Ray Archbold at Weat Wheeton Ave Clare.
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Clare County
W.C.T.U
Ray Archbold
Weat
Wheeton Ave
Clare
Rural Eighth Graders To Graduate Tonight
Graduation exercises for Clare county rural schools take place at Harrison High School at 8:00 p m with diplomas presented by John F Brown. Rev R P Claggett and Rev Gerald Brady give prayers and a benediction as two graduates receive certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Harrison High School
R. P. Claggett
Harrison Congregational Church
Donelle
Darlene Birdsall
Randall School
Mocking Bird Hill
John F. Brown
Glare County
Gerald Brady
Harrison
Hamilton No. 4
Amble
Carol Minninger
Pat Petoskey
Jim Wilson
Annabelle VanderVeen
Clare Women Bowlers Elect Officers Here
The Clare Women's Bowling Association held its annual meeting in the Wedgewood Room of the Hotel Doherty on Monday evening May 6. Officers elected: President Mrs Velma Thurston of Clare for two years. 1st Vice President Mrs Bernice Porter of Clare. 2nd Vice President Mrs Florence Hoffman of Harrison. Treasurer Mrs Pearl Smith of Coleman. Servant at Arms Mrs Martha Sullivan of Harrison. Secretary Mrs Frances Shelander of Clare will serve another two year term. Prize money from the City Tournament was presented to winners. Past president Mrs Dorothy Buzard thanked committees and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Alleys Ladies League
Wedgewood
Doherty
Naomi Smith
Farwell
Doris Bonstelle
Frances Shelander
Bernite Potter
Sargent At Arms
Louise Hales
Clare
Hverts Jewelers
Irene Beck
Beatrice ‘Rosier
Laura Merten
Bernice Porter
Dorng Marshall
Maxine Green
Clare Alleys
Delores Robison
Pat Barbes
Donna Colosky
Trene Mussell
Rene Beck
American Ski Co
Clare Women's Bowling Association
Hotel
Velma Thurston
Florence Hoffman
Harrison
Pearl Smith
Coleman
Martha Sullivan
Dorothy Buzard
Association
Crippled Children's Society Reports Successful Drive
Clare County Crippled Children Society reports totals from Easter seal sales and Lily Parade. Proceeds include $738.54 announced May 12 by Mrs. Leota Van Every, with district sums from Harrison, Lake, Farwell, and Clare and rural schools. Girl Scouts and local women aided. Clare County praised for generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leota van Every
Clare County Society For Crippled Children
Harrison
Lake
Farwell
Clare
Girl Scouts of Troops
Lidabelle Bicknell
Jean Bowler
Virginia Haddox
Judy Johnson
Linda Jones
Mary Ann Leonard
Kay Ritter
Iflrds
Wau
Girl Scouts
Hillel Hales
Greta Masten
Hilda Ibbits
Leta Bates
Edna Cook
Virginia Richardson
Clare County
Bertrand Stands Mute On Felonious Assault Charge
Maynard Bertrand, bound over from Claye Municipal Court on a felonious assault charge, was arraigned before Judge Donald Holbrook in Circuit Court Monday morning. Bertrand stood mute and Judge Holbrook set Tuesday June 3 as trial date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Bertrand
Claye Municipal Court
Donald
Holbrook
Bertrand
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Everts Jewelers
Houghton
Theodore Hoersch
Leonard
Beverly Brown
Fullerton
Clare School
Harold Collins
CHS
Lee Sowle
Chamber Commerce and Service Clubs
Mary Ellen Davis
Billy Randall
A. Schofield
Grant
Alexander Goudie
Janice Hintz
Ina Davis
Franklin Township
Donald Bates
Dean Gleason
Nick Matijevich
Beverly Nash
Norman Pelch
Marceille Peters
Delbert Riske
Patricia Rorke
Irene Townsend
Valda Greer
West Grant No
Donna Barber
Naomi Chapman
Ruth Ann Spence
Terry Tiedeman
Rhea Vasbinder
Greenwood
Miller
Mildred Davis
Waverly Randall
Odel Z. Lamb
Arthur
Henry Boyer
Tessie Haines
Nancy Brown
Leon DeGeer
Jean Howell
Bonnie Hunt
Eddie Loomis
Sandra McDonald
Lloyd Snook
Jessica Thomas
Hatton No
Mann Siding
Dee Beavers
Eva Bennett
Ronnies Krocker
Karen Stephison
Clarice Bellows
Pratt
Carrie Bauer
Leo Myers
Augustus Wilson
Ellen L. Graham
Redding Township
Luella Cutler
Clara Gallery
Thelma Devereaux
Redner
Dick Hemstreet
Arbella Wenzel
Opal McGilvery
Summerfield Township
Elmer Curnis
Leslia Bargood
Josephine Lewis
Freda Hargood
Arthur No
Wallace
Sally Waters
Minnie Keith
Hazelton School
Bessey School
Tessia Haines
Nester Dam
Fréda Kistler
Colonville School
Crippled Children’s Society
City Briefs Society
Palm News
Josephine Brighenti
Vernon City
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