Federal and County Officers Surprise Liquor Raid
Clare witnessed a raid by federal and county officers seizing moonshine whiskey and beer from Williams and Ward premises. Arrests included David Ward Charles Williams Lawrence Gilbs and warrants issued for Joseph Tomaski Fred Parrish Arthur Thompson Ted Crowley and Charles Golden. Ward faces federal liquor possession and sale charges. others pleaded not guilty and await federal court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
David Ward
Charles Williams
Lawrence Gilbs
Bay City
Joseph Tomaski
Fred Parrish
Arthur Thompson
Ted Crowley
Charles Golden
United States
Quinn
Sazman
LaBelle
Kearney
State Police
Woods
Harrison
Schertel
Mt. Pleasant
Hrter
Baumgartner
Williams
Ward
Parrish
Thompson
Gilbs
Crowley
Golden
Jackson
Ray Hart
Joseph ‘Tomaski
East Third Street
Tomaski
Boxing Event at Mt Pleasant May 21
A thirty six round boxing show will be held at Mt Pleasant Tuesday evening May 21. Features include Warl Funkie and Walter Utley Jimmie Harvey state champion Alvin Van Est champion of Canada. Tickets available at Texaco gas station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Warl Funkie
Walter Utley
Jimmie Harvey
Alvin Vanest
Canada
Adv
Texaco
Dramatic Mother's Day Service Draws Large Local Crowd
Delegations from Dover Rosebush Brown Corners Farwell and Herrick attended a full church for a special Mothers Day service at the local Methodist church. A featured program included an Edgar Guest tribute readings by Mrs Wichard Bicknell and tableaux accompanied by a striking spotlight display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Rosebush
Brown Corners
Farwell
Herrick
McGuire
MacDonald
Wichard Bicknell
Bicknell
Fred Pond
Toledo Man Takes Vernon Bride in Ohio Ceremony
Miss Dorothy BE Brewer of Vernon township married Frank C Derby of Pontiac Michigan on a Saturday noon in Toledo. Rev Paul Lehmann officiated at Congregational church. Attendants were Robert Durant and Lena K Hahn. They will reside in Pontiac in a furnished home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
Dorothy BE. Brewer
M. H. Brewer
Vernon Township
Frank C. Derby
Pontiac
Michigan
Paul Lehmann
Congregational
Robert Durant
Lena K. Hahn
Mt. Pleasant
General Motors Corporation
Plank Missing Prompted Farmowner Warning
Sam Henderson warns that any person who took a plank from the road in front of the farm should return it to avoid prosecution. The brief notice signals an intent to pursue charges if the item is not returned.
Epworthians Call for Loyalty to League Meeting
Epworthians are urged to join next Sunday evening at 6 30 led by Durward Kennedy for an engaging Epworth League gathering. The note invites loyalty and a stronger year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth
Durward Kennedy
Sheridan Boys First to Organize Calf Club
A Sheridan township group of boys formed Clare county's first calf club. Officers named are President Lowell Penrose and Vice President Nelson Carrow with Horace Fancon as secretary. The club focuses on Jersey Holstein and Milking Shorthorn cattle, record keeping, and showing at the September County Fair to earn prizes and experience in ownership and farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan Township
Clare County
Howard. Penrose
Lowell Penrose
Nelson Carrow
Horace Fancon
Michigan
St. Louis
Princess Theatre Screenings May 18 to 25
The Princess Theatre presents May 18 through 25 inclusive with multiple films each day. Saturday features 128 Sunset Pass starring Jack Holt with Doris Kenyon and Clive Brook, while other days include Interference Synthetic Sin Margins and Four Coléens with varied casts. Coming June 4–5 Cohen s and Kelley at Atlantic City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Pass
Jack Holt
Sun
Doris Kenyon
Clive
Brooks
Coleen Moore
Coléens
Adolph Menjou
Collegians
Cohens and Kelleys
Atlantic City
Opening Announcement of E. S. Chaffee Store Ad
The advertisement notes the opening of E. S. Chaffee store in a new column. It highlights storefront details and invites customers to visit for merchandise and prices. The notice resembles a brief business announcement typical of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Chaffee
Adv
Clare Safety Committee Named by Michigan Safety Council
Rev H B Johnson was named Chair of the Clare Safety Committee with John Asline and James Clute as members. The group will oversee the Motor Vehicle Safety Test and Educational Campaign in Clare from May 20 to June 30. Local garages will offer free testing of brakes, steering, lights, horn, wipers, mirrors, license plates, and driver licenses. compliant vehicles will receive certification stickers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Johnson
Michigan Safety Council
Clare
John Asline
James Clute
Harold Robison laid to rest in Cherry Grove Cemetery
Harold C. Robison born April 27 1902 and died May 11 1929 aged 27 years 14 days. He leaves his parents two brothers Earl and Dunard seven nieces one nephew and many relatives. Funeral services held at Thurston Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon Rev A P MacDonald officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold C. Robison
C. D. Robison
Sheridan Township
Earl
Sheridan
Dunard
Detroit
Thurston Funeral Home
A. P. MacDonald
Former Grant Resident Margaret Taggart Dies at 76
Mrs. Margaret Taggart of Mt. Pleasant died last Sunday at age seventy six. She leaves five daughters and one son including Mrs. W. H. Wilson of Grand Rapids and Mrs. Amasa Keith of Mt. Pleasant. Funeral services were held Wednesday. she was a former Grant township resident who moved to Mt. Pleasant about seventeen years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Taggart
Mt. Pleasant
W. H. Wilson
Grand Rapids
Amasa Keith
Florence
John Homer
Brown City
Joe Cavanaugh
Leland
St. Louis
Cooper's Sheep Dip Powder Offered by Miller Bros
Local ad lists Cooper's sheep dipping powder available from Miller Brothers at Brown Corners. No further details or terms provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller Bros
Mrs Lucinda Davie Passes to Reward
Lucinda Gordon born February 15 1850 in Ray Michigan married Charles Davie December 9 1875. She lived in St Louis Stanton Gilmore Flint and finally near Lake before passing May 13 1929 at age 79 2 months 38 days. Funeral at Oak Grove cemetery St Louis conducted by Revs Russell Skanes Bigelow with burial after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucinda Gordon
Ray
Necomb County
Michigan
Chas, Davie
Jessie Bader
St. Louis
Baptist Church
Stanton
Gilmore
Flint
Lake
Carl Williams
Memorial Tree Planting Honors 1891 Class at Farwell
A Friday memorial service held on the Farwell school grounds honored the first graduating class of 1891. The program featured songs, scripture, prayer, recitations, and a series of tree plantings for former students, teachers, and local officials, including Mrs Minerva Richmond the class’s sole surviving member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwell
America the Beautiful
the School
Supt. Johnson
Rev. Stratton
Layle Littlefield
Whispering Hope
Hbnnice Johnson
Gladys Stanley
Minerva Richmond
Rummage Sale at Citizens State Bank rear store room
A rummage sale will be held Friday Saturday and Monday May 24 25 and 27 in the store room at the rear of the Citizens State Bank building. Proceeds likely support local needs and items may include clothing and household goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. BE
Citizens State Bank
Specials At The Pew Arma Store By EH 8 Chaffee
Specials offered at the pew Arma store by EH 8. Chaffee on Saturday noted in the brief item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pew Arma
Chaffee
Five Young Men Going to Camp in Clare County
Colonel G L Knudsen reports Clare county has five accepted applications for the Fort Brady camp. the county quota is filled, with plans to continue recruiting until the state quota is met. Chairman H B Johnson notes only five counties in the state have reached quota and urges prompt applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Knudsen
Wighty-Fifth
United States Army
Clare County
Clare
H. B. Johnson
Fort Brady
Young Coleman Business Man Weds Clare Woman in Angola
Eugene Allen son of Mr and Mrs James M Allen married Miss Eula Robinett daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Robinett in Angola Indiana on Monday May 6 The ceremony surprised friends in Coleman and the couple traveled to Lansing after the wedding The groom a Coleman businessman and J M Allen & Son directorate member The bride a Clare County resident graduate of Clare High School They will reside with Mr Allen’s parents until a residence is found Coleman Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Allen
James M. Allen
Angola
Indiana
Eula Robinett
Lawrence Robinett
Clare
Allen
Coleman
Lanmt
State Bank of
Eugené* Allen
Clare County
Clare High School
Coleman Tribune
Reverend Fr Flanagan Honored At Four Course Dinner
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Jackson hosted a four course dinner Tuesday for Reverend Father Flanagan who leaves the parish this week to serve as Chaplain of Mount Mercy Grand Rapids. John A Jackson voiced the parish’s regret and presented a generous purse from the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Jackson
Fr. Flanagan
Planagan
Mount Mercy
Grand Rapids
John A. Jackson
Bake Sale at Iriz Office by Brown Corners Ladies Aid
The Brown Corners Ladies Aid will hold a bake sale all day Saturday at the Iriz office offering fried cakes apples whipped cream cakes pies homemade noodles bread cookies cottage cheese whipping cream beans brown bread and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown Corners Ladies Aid
Iriz
Adv
Rummage sale notice for O BE 8
People seeking thrift items post a call for an O BE 8 rummage sale to be arranged. Call 149F3 adv for details.
High Tributes Paid Honor able Dennis E Alward
Lieut Governor Loren D Dickinson lauded Dennis E Alward at Clare’s annual ladies night banquet in the Doherty Hotel. Dickinson praised Alward as a tireless legislator and statistician who tracks every bill and committee reading. Clare high school band led the processional and played in honor of the guest and dignitaries, with the event continuing on the last page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Lansing
Dennis ‘Br. Alward
Loren D. Dickinson
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Alward
Dickinson
Denny
America
Clare High School
George Boyd
Mrs Joseph Yceman Dies After Long Clare Life
Martha C. Smith born in Genesee county March 16 1854 died May 11 1929 at her Clare home aged 75 1 25. She married Alfred Conrad in 1879 bore Frank Conrad of Flint and Rev Viola Olsen of Pueblo. After moves within Michigan she wed Joseph Yeoman. Funeral in Congregational church led by Rev H B Johnson. Interment Cherry Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha C. Smith
Genegée County
Morris
Alfred Conrad
Union
Frank Conrad
Flint
Viola Olsen
Pueblo
Colorado
Conrad
Joseph Yeoman
Gilmore
State Road
Clare
West Sixth Street
Fremont Smith
Frank Falk
Congregational Church
H. B. Johnson
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Dance at Temple Saturday Nights
A weekly dance will be held at Temple every Saturday night inviting everyone to attend.
May 21 Birthday Party Opens Nominations for Officers
The monthly birthday party will be next Tuesday evening May 21. The committee arranges the mothers program and invites help with entertainment as the first night of nominations for new officers begins.
Spireas Golden and White In Floral Farm Ad
White's Fruit and Floral Farm advertises spireas in golden and white varieties on the 27th.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vernon Bride
Mr. Derby
State University At
Columbus
General Motors Truck Corporation
Mrs. Derby
Sam Henderson
Epworthians
Thelma Cline
Princess Theatre
Harold Robison
GRANT
MR. Sheep Man
Lucinda Davie
Lottie Honeywell
Nora Honeywell
Jannette Holmes
Will Safford
Nellie Day-Palmer
Agricultural Department
Trip
Bake Sale
Dennis E. Alward
Hotel Doherty
Joseph Yceman
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