Weekend Traffic Toll In Clare County Crashes
A Ford V eight panel truck driven by Clarence Wiles collided with a semi trailer driven by Elmer Carpenter near Joslin's station on US 27 in dense fog. Crigier suffered severe head injuries and Wiles multiple broken ribs. both were treated at Clare County General Hospital. Three others were injured in a separate rear end collision on US 27 near the south city limits. Alfred Guthrie Chas Nolph and Wilbur Mead faced charges for traffic offenses with Mead pleading guilty to running a red light and fined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prank Crigier
Clarence Wiles
Elmer Carpenter
Tiffin
Ohio
M. J. Monk
R. H. Carpenter
Columbus
Hlmer Carpenter
Joslin
Mt. Pleasant
Lavon Suman
Sams
Clare County General Hospital
State
Alfred Guthrie
Clare Rfd
Chas. Nolph
Harrison
Wilbur Mead
Rosebush
Dunlop
John Stanley
Mead
Kyle McKinnon
Guthrie
Nolph
McKinnon
Methodist Church School Children's Day Observed
The Annual Children's Day program at the Methodist Church school was held Sunday at 11:15 in the morning. Mrs. H. T. Ruark led, with floral decorations by Mrs. Frank Hachmuth. Organ prelude by Mrs. Paul Lowrey, various songs, recitations, and a play “Children of the Bible” performed by Junior and Sirla classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church School
H. T. Ruark
Frank Hachmuth
Paul Lowrey
Jesus
Wm. Gordon
Clyde Marshall
Eileen Parent
Herbert Smith
Wilbur
Willard Ireland
Carol Hachmuth
Betty June Rogers
Donny Holbrook
Margaret Rose Gillespie
Fay Hanel
Wileen
Song
Temple
Jesse Falconer
Army to raise Regular strength to 280000 men
The War Department announces a further boost of the Regular Army from 221000 to 280000. Vacancies exist for the 22nd Infantry at Fort McClellan Alabama and Coast Artillery at Fort Barrancas Florida, with openings also in Quartermaster Ordnance and Signal Corps. Sergeant August A Steele at Lansing Recruiting Station provides enlistment details from 22 Post Office Building Lansing Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
22Nd Infantry
Fort McClellan
Anniston
Alabama
Coast Artillery Corps
Fort Barrancas
Pensacola
Florida
Quartermaster, Ordnance and Signal Corps
August A. Steele
Lansing
Michigan
Legion Endorses Walker for State Vice Commander
Walter H. Larman Post No. 128 unanimous on Monday to endorse Conrad Walker for Michigan State Vice Commander of the American Legion. Walker has served as Finance Officer, Commander for two years, District Vice Commander, and District Commander, with strong post activity and district leadership. Memorial day actions included draping the Charter, sympathy letter to Scribner’s widow, and plans for Memorial Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Larman
Conrad Walker
American Legion
Michigan
Tenth District Association
Legion Rooms
Dunlop
Charles 2. Scribner
Tenth District
Standish
Construction Progress at Harrison Park Building Site
Work by Camp Houghton Lake enrollees at Wilson State Park Harrison advances quickly. Crews pour a heavy concrete slab while native stone walls are shaped from locally sourced blocks. Roof framing for the log structure proceeds under supervision of Mr. Golden and George Munroe with skilled chisel joints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Houghton Lake
Wilson State Park
Harrison
Mr. Golden
George Munroe
Department of Conservation
Methodists Plan Fast and Relief Fund Drive
By the General Conference of the Methodist Church in Atlantic City Sunday June 2 a day of Special Prayers fasting and self denial was declared. Members are urged to donate the cost of a Sunday dinner to the Board of Foreign Missions for relief of war victims. Clare and Farwell congregations place offerings with treasurers or at services June 16. Reverend J A Rogers calls for broad participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Conference of the Methodist Church
Atlantic City
Board of Foreign Missions
Methodist of Clare
Wm. Gardon
Methodist of
Janitors Club Tour Among Northern Michigan Sights
A 62 student Janitor's Club trip from Clare County with eight teachers and County School Commissioner Miss Helen Hether toured the Soo and the locks. They traveled by Franklin township Unit School bus under drivers Alfred Townsend and Redding Herbert Wright, with special war department permits facilitating access to guarded facilities. The trip began May 20 from Harrison and continued after crossing the straits, despite some daily rain showers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Clare County
Helen Hether
Franklin Township
Alfred Townsend
Redding Township
Herbert Wright
Harrison
Soo
Straits
Locks
Camp Brady
War Department
Hid. Welch
Michigan Highway Dept Maintains Seven Day Emergency Service
Michigan State Highway Department will keep maintenance garages open on weekends to provide emergency highway service. State Highway Commissioner Murray D. Van Wazerner said crews and equipment will be ready to repair washouts, bridge and guard rail damage, and warning signs. Motorists are asked to call the nearest maintenance garage for immediate repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan State Highway Department
Murray D. van Wazener
State Highway Department
Bangs Disease Tests Slated for Clare County Start July First
County Agricultural Agent Paul D. Gibson announces that on July 1 the Bangs disease tests begin in Clare County and continue for several weeks until all cattle in the county are tested. The test is compulsory this year per the Clare County Board of Supervisors and funded by federal and state governments through the Bureau of Animal Industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul D. Gibson
Clare County
Clare County Board of Supervisors
Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Isabella County Child Bitten by Rabies Suspect Dog
A two year old child from Winn was bitten on May 21 1940 by a rabies suspected dog owned by George Andrews. The dog was tied and later found infected after examination at the State Laboratory. Pasteur treatments began for the child and a quarantine urged to prevent further rabies spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella County
Karl M. Mason
Isabella County Health Unit
Darline Newcomb
Winn
George Andrews
Mr. Andrews
Ae Ee
P. P. Silvert
Riverdale
County Health Department
State Laboratories
Lansing
Yelegran
State Laboratory
Andrew
Town
Silvert
Pasteur
Newcomb
Vacancies Soon at Otter Lake Legion Children’s Billet
Clare County families with World War II veterans may apply to place eligible children under fourteen at the Otter Lake Children’s Billet. Admittance is for those with childhood tuberculosis or at risk due to weight or malnutrition. active TB or other severe illnesses disqualify. Applications require family name, child names and ages, home health and financial details. care lasts about three months. Officials from Clare American Legion Post and Auxiliary Unit will provide information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Otter Lake
Clare County
Clare American Legion
Clare Hi Band at Spring Festival in Midland
The Clare high school band directed by Richard Greenfield attended the Central Michigan Band Festival in Midland on Saturday. Other bands from Bay City towns and Mt. Pleasant joined the massed parade and concert under Graham Overgard of Wayne University. The Clare group performed Officers of the Day and Trumpeteers Three. new uniforms accented Drum Major Kiugh Maxwell and the majorettes Blaine Frey Bessie Sutton and Evelyn Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare High
Richard Greenfield
Central Michigan
Midland
Eastern Junior High
Handy Junior High
Central High
Bay City
Beaverton
St. Louis
St. Johns
Mt. Pleasant High
Shepherd
Ithaca
Alma
Clare
Graham T. Overgard
Wayne University
Mrs. Dawe Laid to Rest in Cadillac
Mrs. Percy Dawe wife of Rev. Percy V Dawe died at home in East Lansing after a brief illness age fifty eight Her birthplace Hull England she married in 1912 and came to Michigan They served in Union City St Joseph Cadillac and East Lansing with Rev Dawe as Missionary Secretary Interment and funeral services held in Cadillac and Lansing with local clergy in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawe
Percy V. Dawe
Hast Lansing
Plymouth Congregational Church
Lansing
McCune
Peppiss Church
East Lansing
First Congregational Church
Cadilac
Paul Mallory
Fred Harrison
Elmhurst
Illinois
Former Lake resident Elnora Close dies in Saginaw
Mrs. Elnora A. Close born Hinora A. Doster in Oakwood Ohio September 25 1866 died Saturday May 25 at her Saginaw home after twenty three years there She leaves two daughters Mrs Otto Clark Marion Ohio and Mrs Ethel Rice Saginaw two sons Lloyd and Clive Close Saginaw three brothers Hlmer Henry and Howard Doster seven grandchildren two great grandchildren and many friends Funeral services were held at the Saginaw home Monday at 10 00 am with Rev Shirley D Kinde then at Lake at 2 30 pm with Rev A D Telder Clare Baptist officiating Interment in Lake Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elnora A. Close
Lake
Saginaw
Hinora A. Doster
Oakwood
Ohio
Levi Close
Otto Clark
Marion
Ethel Rice
Lloyd
Clive Close
Hlmer
Henry
Howard Doster
Shirley D. Kinde
Musicale at Methodist Church Well Attended
The Musicale at the Methodist church drew a large audience Monday evening. Organist Joan Tremaine from C. B. and T. C. performed pleasing solos, while local vocalists and duets were appreciated. Proceeds aided the roof fund with personal donations, aiming to complete the needed amount soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Joan Tremaine
C. 8
T. C
Clare High seniors graduate in annual commencement week
Clare High School holds a week of events ending with commencement for 58 graduates. Baccalaureate Sunday features Rev. Fr. Stanley Morrison delivering the address. Class Night titled Clare High School's Stupendous Circus includes history prophecy and music. Walter Gries gives the address Friday, with diplomas presented by Austing Bates and Dr Mulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare High School
Stanley Morrison
Walter I’. Gries
Social Welfare Commission
Donald Dunlop
George J. White
Board of Education
Farewell Sermon for Rev Binhammer at St Johns Church
Rev C Binhammer delivered his farewell sermon ending over fifty years in the ministry at St Johns Evangelical Lutheran church. Guests included pastor friends from Sebewaing and Saginaw. They received a money gift and will miss the couple as they move to Coloma. No services this Sunday but a supply preacher is expected June 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Binhammer
Sebewaing
Saginaw
Fowler Orchard Bloom Weekend Invitation
The public is invited to visit Fowler Orchard this weekend to see apple trees in full bloom. Local organizers urge families and visitors to enjoy the seasonal display and take part in weekend activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowler Orchard
Tenth District Legion Meet at Standish
The Tenth District Association of the American Legion and Auxiliary met in Standish with about 300 people from fourteen counties. Clare sent 33 delegates. District Commander Conrad Walker presided and district officials spoke on Americanism and enrollment reports. The Clare Post claimed top district membership and next meetings were set for Bay City in June and Midland in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and
American Legion Auxiliary
Michigan
Standish
Clare
American Legion
Legion
Standish Theatre
Conrad Walker
Omer Parent
Clare Legionnaires
John W. Dunlop
District Americanism
Alexander E. Wylie
Boys’ State
Arthur F. Damoth
Carl Bauer
Jay 0. Bellinger
Forrest Garver
William D. Harger
Wilbur Ireland
Farncis Jackson
Leo E. Oden
Leslie P. Kergen
Bay City
The
Bay
Dunlop
Clare Post
Midland
Auxiliary
Nell Willey
Poppy Day Success Reported in Clare and County
American Legion Poppy Day in Clare and county towns drew strong support. The Auxiliary Poppy Day Chairman Iyone Gorr led volunteers to sell red crepe poppies to benefit disabled veterans in government hospitals. The event was described as the most successful under local auspices with wide community participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Clare
American Legion Auxiliary
Harrison
Iyone Gorr
Barber Shops Close Thursday Afternoons In Summer
During June July and August barber shops will close every Thursday afternoon. The Shumiway Loomis and Epple Barber Shop groups and others, including ad patrons, promote a sale with a souvenir offer at Thé Gift and Flower Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chick Brown
Lawrence Brown
Homer Douglas _ Epple
Shumiway & Loomis
Iran
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Nyla Belle Walker
Jysus
Lorraine
Sandra Schultz
Earl Jackson
Hite Stream
Nell Falconer
God the Father
Reva Maxwell
Weginnéers
John Schultz
Walker
Harrison Park
Butcher Cattle
Young
Feighner Meat Market
Foreign Missions Board
Northern Michigan
Existance
Mich
State Highway Dept
Bang
Otter Lake Legion Children’s Billet
Clare HI
Percy Dawe
Cadillac
Saginaw and
Clare HI School
Rev. C. Binhammer
Tenth District Legion
Standish Thurs
Clare Legion Drum and Bugle Corps
County
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