Twin Elms Open Date Set for Sunday May Twenty
The Twin Elms golf course announces Sunday May 20 as opening day. Tournament Committee members C. C. Harris and Jesse Hampton finalize plans for the Tie Put and Take Tournament starting at 1:00 pm. Players will putt toward a low score through 18 holes, with new grounds ready and hospitality provided by Mr. and Mrs. Wm Bowler and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Harris
Jesse Hampton
Dow
Jesse
Clyde
Hoyle
Wm. Bowler
Ted
Clare merchants subscribe for C of C budget and signs
Clare merchants readily subscribe for the Clare Chamber of Commerce budget and sign repairs. About 950 dollars was raised with a 50 dollar council addition. Funds cover repainting four large highway signs, building a large 80 by 8 sign at the U S 10 and M 18 junction, and other budget items. Orders for 18 000 tourist and sportsmen maps have been received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
North Bradley
Chamber of Commerce
Clare Sentinel
Farwell, Lake
Lake George
Oil activity updates from Vernon Field involve several wells drilling depths
The Haring No 3 in section 22 runs below 400 feet amid drive pipe trouble. Louis Thayer No 4 and Crowley No 3 drill below 700 feet near section 22 center. Sovereign No 2 being drilled as derrick rises on Ann Arbor property. Smock No 3 reaches 2108 feet in section 26 while Simpson No 1 is below 620 feet in section 16 with initial drive pipe issues. Lee Willey No 1 spud planned in section 29 southwest. White No 1 in section 24 expected to Dundee and drill by week end. Mellon Pollock erecting office on Louis Thayer site. McManaman No 1 plugged after 3700 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
Dundee
Mellon-Pollock Co
Louis ‘Thayer
McManaman
Large Vernon Barn Destroyed by Fire in Vernon Township
A Saturday night fire of unknown origin razed Jas. Dalton’s barn 36 by 74 feet, granary 18 by 24, and tool shed 16 by 34 in Vernon township. Loss about 5000 dollars. Dalton midnight discovery. one team perished with animals. Granary held about 75 bushels oats and seed beans. tool barn housed farm machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Dalton
Vernon Township
Dalton
Popular Young Couple Married May Fourth
Miss Thelmas Phinisay daughter of Harry Phinisay and Rex Robinette daughter of Mr and Mrs Laurence Rob inette were united in marriage by Reverend Glenn Frye of Lansing May 4th. The ceremony was at the bride’s aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Giles EB Leeth home. A light lunch followed and they spent the weekend in Clare before moving to Wayne where the groom works at the Graham Paige factory. He graduated Clare high school in 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelmas Phinisay
Harry Phinisay
Rex Robinette
Laurence Robinette
Glenn Frye
Lansing
Giles EB. Leeth
Clare
Wayne
Graham-Paigé
Clare High School
Water Use Notice From Clare City Council
Notice to water users from Clare City Council sets sprinkling hours 6 30 am to 9 30 am and 6 20 pm to 9 30 pm. Readers asked to adhere to regulations and scheduling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
City of
Clare
The Big Drive in War Film At Ideal Theater
A touring program titled The Big Drive presents official World War I footage from 1914 to 1918 at Ideal Theater May 22 to 28. The documentary shows Belgian invasion, Ypres shelling, the Marne, Somme, Verdun, Chateau Thierry and St Mihiel with stark scenes of refugees and orphans, narrated with a live lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert L. Rule
Rule
Seymon
Ideal Theater
Hollywood
Belgium
Ypres
Marne
Somme
Verdun
Chateau Thierry
St. Mihiel
Clara High School Class Night Honors Largest Group
The Clara High School class night on Friday May 25 features fifty six graduates. Plan to arrive before 8 16 to seat five minutes early. admission is free. A committee led by Verona Bower Josephine Green Lucilly Coulter and Florence Gallihan with advisor Miss Rogers arranged the program over several weeks and invite all friends parents and patrons to attend. A detailed account will appear next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara High School
Rowsing
Verona Bower
Josephine Green
Lucilly Coulter
Florence Gallihan
Miss Rogers
Judge Hart rejects dismissal in Vernon cemetery drilling case
Circuit Judge Ray Hart denied a motion to dismiss the bill of complaint and injunction seeking to restrain drilling on a 4 cemetery lease in Vernon township. Defendants John Vale and J D Wilson of Detroit argued the site is abandoned land not used for burials. Plaintiffs contend the rig sits on cemetery land that has always been part of the cemetery, though no burials have occurred there. Trial is expected in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Township
Ray Hart
Mt. Pleasant
John Vale
J. D. Wilson
Detroit
Thomas R Bell Victim of Accident May 10
Thomas R Bell eldest son of the late Thomas R and Margaret L Bell born Hamilton Ontario May 19 1868. He moved to Michigan as a youth a Clare county pioneer and married Elizabeth J Brown in 1905. He died May 10 when a wagon struck by a frightened tractor caused a fatal impact. Funeral held Sunday at Thurston Funeral Home Rev A D Telcher officiating. Survived by son Wallace and grandson, one brother John, eight sisters and numerous relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas R. Bell
Thomas R
Margaret L. Bell
Hamilton
Ontario
Michigan
Clare County
Elizabeth J. Brown
Ashland
Wisconsin
Rinehart Hospital
Sheridan
Wallace
Bell
Clute
Pontiac
Wm. G. Kaul
Dearborn
A. L. Samson
Hyaetér
Chicapo
Barter
G. G. Drake
Detroit
W. F. Ashby
Kentucky
C. C. Knapp
Mesdames Drake
Ashby
Teeter
Merle Merriam
Knute Nelson
Earl Kaul
Walter Anglés
Eva Merriam
Péntide
Harry Beach
Farmington
Raynold Lieieman
Jackson
Wm. G .Kaul
Chas. ©. Knapp
Flint
Harl Kaul
Merle Mertiam
Austin Knapp
Stuart Belly
Benefit Dance for Base Ball Boys at Advance Grange
The Advance Grange plans a dance on Friday evening May 2 for the benefit of the Base Ball boys. A good time is assured with proceeds aiding the team and community youth activities.
Hart Officials Highlight Municipal Ownership Talk at C of C Meeting
Hart leaders from the city presented views on municipal ownership before Clare chamber members at Barnes Cafe. The program featured Hart officials Mayor Hawkins City Clerk McFarlain and City Engineer Carlton detailing power plant aspects while urging merchant participation and promoting the May 26 Musical Festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Barnes
Carl Holbrook
Clare
Hart
L. Emde
Worthington Pump and Machine Corporation of
Detroit
Donald Holbrook
Musical festival at high school announces final plans
Arrangements are completed for a school festival with a May 23 24 schedule. The fourth through sixth grades will perform The Ugly Duckling cantata narrated by Mavis Kennedy with Miss Glerum directing. May 28 features the annual band and Glee Club concert with about 75 high school students. Tickets cost ten cents and a complimentary coupon plus another dime admits on May 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mavis ‘Kennedy
Miss Glerum
Gerow
Picno
Sheriff Woods Targets Clare County Bootleggers
Sheriff Woods and deputies raid Clare County locations in pursuit of moonshine operations. Prohibition-era seizures include whiskey, mash, and paraphernalia. several men arrested and bound over to circuit court. Judge Hart later sentences possessors with probation until June term. Judge Arthur J. Lacy announces gubernatorial candidacy from Detroit with plans to form a cross party Lacy for Governor club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur J. Lacy
Detroit
Judge Lacy
Clare
Theo. G. Bowler
Woods
Wm. Blondheim
East 4Th Street
Henry Rhodes
Sheridan Township
Justin Prover
West 6Th Street
Prover
Justice Court
Circuit ‘Court
Hart
Otter
Messrs Anderson and Reed
U. S. Internal Revenue Agents
Clare County
Willis(Beecher) Dunlap
Surrey Township
Mother and Daughter Banquet at Congregational Church
The Mother and Daughter banquet at Congregational church Wednesday evening drew larger crowds than expected. Tables were artistically decorated, chicken dinner praised, and the serving by men commended. Mrs. Mabel Horton led the program with Mrs. Harold Flemming welcoming guests. Activities included community singing, piano duet by Elizabeth Feighner and Anna Mae Smalley, and toasts by Mrs. J Wilson and Virginia Horton. Selections by Miss Glerum and Miss Jane Davy closed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Mabel Horton
Harold Flemming
Ladies Guild
Elizabeth Feighner
Anna Mae Smalley
J. Wilson
Virginia Horton
Glerum
Clare County Prosecuting Attorney Candidate Announces Run
Donald E Holbrook announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Clare County Prosecuting Attorney at the September primaries. He states his life has been spent in Clare County and urges support based on his qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Adv
Donald.e. Holbrook
Dr Hess Offers Bulk Sheep Dip at Munsell's Drug Store
Dr Hess announces sheep dip available in bulk at Munsell's Quality Drug Store for $1.25 per gallon. Patrons may bring their own containers to fill.
Vernon Farmer Charged With Burning Of Barn
A warrant issued by Justice of the Peace Malcolm Wardrop at Mt. Pleasant charges Mr. Parrish and others with burning the Ray Parrish farm barn to defraud the Citizens State Bank mortgage holder. The barn insured for about $800, neighbors value it at $2,000 or more. Trials set for Isabella County Circuit Court on June 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Parrish
Office of Justice of the Peace
Malcolm Wardrop
Mt. Pleasant
Parrish
Citizens State Bank
Isabella County Circuit Court
Candidate Announces Run for County Treasurer in Clare
Raymond V. Rule declares candidacy for County Treasurer on the Republican ticket in the September primaries addressing voters of Clare County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Courty
Raymond ‘V. Rule
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Twin Elms
C OF C
Conservation Corps
Harrison Camp
Mill Pond
Bee Thesday
Ternaman
Vernon
James Dalton
Larman Post
American Legion
Ideal Theatre
Sheriff Woods
Pros
Atty
Bertha Ronan
Vernon Farmer
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