Farmers' Night Draws 200 at Clare Chamber Event
More than two hundred members and guests of the Clare Chamber of Commerce attended Farmers' Night at St. Cecilia's Church social parlors. The program featured Rev. Fr. Brophy, toast master J. Stuart Bicknell, humorist George O'Brien, musical acts, and remarks by Chet Richard and Ford Leibt. An upcoming Hunters' Round-up was announced for November 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Chamber of Commerce
St. Cecilia’s Church
Chas. D. Brophy
Austin Bates
Chet Richard
J. Stuart Bicknell
Stuart
Saginaw
George
Valley City Four
Father Brophy
St. Cecilia’s
St. Athanasius
Lance Thayer
Chamber of Commerce
Halloween Party Delights Local Children At School
Tuesday October 31st brought the community together as high schoolers watched Mokey at the Ideal Theatre in the morning and lower grades joined in the afternoon. Evening activities featured a bonfire wiener roast and races on the lit school field with prizes awarded to top finishers in multiple grade groupings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Brazee
J. Dwyer
Carl Hanley
Blaine Ryan
Earl Ireland
Hetty Bellows
Betty Hahn
Dick Garthé
Andy Irwin
Betty Wright
Donald Holbrook
Marguerite White
Reine Reéder
Hail Bellows
Charles Wright
Joan Marshall
Harrison Soldier Promoted in Rank
CAPT ATWOOD A CAMPBELL, formerly a 1st Lt, has been promoted to Captain and is stationed in England with the Dental Corps. He visited Scotland on leave and flew to France for shopping. Gifts from France and Scotland are en route to his wife and two sons in Harrison. Mrs Campbell was Susan Jane Beemey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atwood A. Campbell
Captain Campbell
England
Dental Corps
Scotland
France
Harrison
Air Forces
Campbell
Carson City
Susan Jane Beemey
War Fund Aids Distressed Nations in World War II effort
United Seamen's Service backs merchant mariners aiding General MacArthur's Philippines invasion. USS Klank sails to assist seamen in the invasion while relief networks coordinate with the Philippine government. Clothing drives aim for 460000 garments and 600 Christmas decor sets for POWs. United China Relief reports welfare services patterned after the USO with a six week field tour. Boy Scout growth and Girl Scout expansion accompany Salvation Army guidance as Clare County United War Fund appeals for contributions.
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United Seamen’s Service
National War Fund
General MacArthur
Philippines
U. S. Army
Philippine Government
Philippine War Relief
China
USO
United China Relief
James L. McConaughy
McConaughy
Isabella Clare
Boy Scouts of America
Salvation Army
Clare County United War Fund
Dr A E Mulder Honored for Fifty Years of Service in Clare
Longtime Clare dentist Dr. A E Mulder celebrated fifty years of service. He arrived in 1894 after earning his D D S at Ann Arbor and built a career in education, banking, and church work. A fellowship supper in his honor was planned at the Methodist Church with Dr Lainer as guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Mulder
Clare
Ann Arbor
Dunlop
Tatman
Citizens State Bank
Mulder
Clare Board of Education
Same
Clare Methodist Church
Theo Wallington
William Bicknell
Donald Holbrook
C. B. Neff
Time schedules explained for Clare war time change
Since the time change last Sunday there is confusion. Mail service train and bus schedules operate on Eastern War Time while the post office hours run 7:00 am to 6:00 pm weekdays and 5:00 pm Saturday on Central War Time. Dow buses follow the same slow time as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dow
Dow's
Republican Women Meet in Harrison Friday Afternoon
A Clare county Republican Women gathering is set for Friday at 2 30 p m at Mrs William Murphy home in Harrison Speaker will be Dr Chag L Ans pach president of Central Michigan College of Education Mt Pleasant Attendees are urged to bring friends and attend the meeting for welcome guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
William Murphy
Harrison
Chag, L. Anspach
Central Michigan College of Education
Mt. Pleasant
Major Harriger Made Master Mason in One Evening
Major Robert Harriger of Rosebush was elevated to Master Mason at Corning Lodge Farwell on Monday October 30 during a three degree ceremony in one evening. Attendees included eighteen from Clare and members of John Q Lock Lodge and other Clare residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Harriger
Milt Harriger
Rosebush
Corning Lodge
Farwell
Harriger
Major Harriger
Clare
John Q. Lock Lodge
John Rodabaugh
Harley Holt
Gordon McIntosh
James Gillespie
Stanley Parish
M. J. Howlett
Earl Beatty
John Nelson
Fred Sexton
al Young
Forest Shumway
Laurance Seiter
Alva White
Russell Thurston
Richard Hartshorn
Jay Hendrie
Ad Oliver
Clair Stanley
Bob
Alice L. Seeley
O.B.S
Reynold Mick
Clare National Honor Society Holds Tenth Annual Meeting
The Clare Chapter of the National Honor Society held its tenth annual meeting on Friday October 27 at Gleason's with dinner at 6 30. Twenty six members and guests attended. Frances Morgan vice president presided. Officers elected Merle Samborn president Harold Brooks vice president and Virginia Maxwell secretary and treasurer. A planning committee was named for a November business meeting and letters to those in service. Initiation will occur at Commencement. Afterward the group attended the Ewart Clare football game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
National Honor Sociey
Gleason’s
Frances Morgan
Merle Samborn
Harold Brooks
Virginia Maxwell
Moryan McDonald
Maxwell
Morgan
National Honor Society
Ewart-Clare
Mrs Mary Howard Laid At Rest In Local Cemetery
Mrs Mary Howard died October 25 1944 after a three year illness at age 72. She married Nelson D Howard November 15 1895 in Lapeer Michigan and had two daughters Gertrude Faught and Ana Tubbs and a son Earl Genève Illinois. Funeral services were held October 29 at Doherty Funeral Home with Rev Leah Gardon officiating. Interment followed in Cherry Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Harriet Edwards
Fletcher
Biliza Hdwards
Lapeer
Michigan
Nelson D. Howard
Lapéer
Gertrude Faught
Flint
Ana Tubbs
Clare
Earl
Géneva
Linois
Doherty
Leah Gardon
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Armistice Day Program Planned by American Legion Group
Armistice Day observance set for Friday November 10 at Clare High School Auditorium from 10 30 to 11 30 am. Walter H Larman Post 128 with Supt A F Bates of the Clare School organize the event inviting veterans armed forces members and families to attend. Miss Barbara Rickerd’s home room will lead the program with homeroom president Miss Joanne Richard announcing numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Larman
American Legion
A. F. Bates
Clare School
Clare High School
Barbara Rickerd
Joanne Richard
Open House As Clare High School Marks Education Week
Clare observes American Education Week November 5 to 11 with an Open House at Clare High School on Thursday November 9 at 8:00 p m Parents and area residents are invited to meet the new faculty greet familiar teachers and enjoy a moving picture Soldiers of the Soil and a social hour Faculty members will host departmental rooms for visits The MBA manual notes this common project’s aim to give parents special access to the schools
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Clare High School
Barbara Longstreet
Longstreet
Ivah Emery
Canning Center at Clare School Opens Saturday
The Community Canning Center at Clare High School opens Saturday at 10:00 a.m. under Mrs. Harry Bardley. It offers free use of canning equipment and can stock sold at cost, including two pressure cookers and a sealer for those who wish to process chicken or other meat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bardley
Annual Hunters Round-Up at Clare November 18
Plans for the Clare Chamber of Commerce annual Hunters Round-Up set for November 18 in Clare city hall auditorium run 11 00 p m to 2 00 a m. Louise Lanshaw s All Girl Orchestra will provide music for round and square dancing with an expert caller for square dances. Prizes include a deer rifle or certificate of purchase War Bonds and hunters accessories. Tickets 55 cents per couple including Federal Tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Clare City Hall
Louise Lanshaw
All Girl
Harold Fleming
Clare
Women Golfers Banquet Set For November 6 at Twin Elms
The Women's Golf Club holds its annual banquet Monday evening at the Twin Elms Clubhouse with dinner at 7 00. Mrs Lucille Haley will receive the Jennie Bowler cup for the 1944 club championship and other tournament winners will be awarded. Tickets via Mrs Ruby Garfield or Mrs Annabel Hampton.
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Women’s Golf Club
Twin Elms
Lucille Haley
Jennie Bowler
Ruby Garfield
Annabel Hampton
Mt Vernon Grange to Install Officers Next Monday Night
Mt Vernon Grange will install their officers next Monday night at their hall. Weidman Grange invited to bring their officers for a joint installation. Crowley couple from Broomfield Grange to serve as Installing Officers. Pot luck lunch. Jennings Archambault, Master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon Grange
Weidman Grange
Our Grange
Crowley
Broomfield Grange
Jennings Archambault
Clare County Lacks Prosecuting Attorney After Naumes Resigns
The county is without a prosecutor as Joseph Naumes resigns effective Wednesday. A non resident or an outside attorney may be appointed to handle county litigation. Officials note salary details and expenses over the years, with Isabella County paying higher salaries and full expenses. Naumes hopes the Board of Supervisors will reconsider and allow his return to the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Joseph K. Naunmes
Fosse
Eldred
Clara County
Elbern Parsons
Naumes
Board of Supervisors
Isabella County
Clare County Prosecuting Attorney's
Clare County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Counties to Receive 1944 Third Quarter Tax Returns
State Auditor General to receive $3,136,856.55 in third quarter weight tax payments from counties. Totals for 1944 nine months amount to $21,024,115.65, down from 1943. Nearby counties list specific shares: Clare 10,585.29. Gladwin 9,661.65. Isabella 20,011.23. Mecosta 15,344.83. Midland 17,906.59. Missaukee 9,111.81. Osceola 16,139.38. Roscommon 8,483.09.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auditor General
Charles M. Ziegler
Clare
Gladwin
Isabella
Mecosta
Midland
Missaukee
Osceola
Rog Common
Bake Sale at Burdo Building by Clare Study Civic
The Clare Study Civic will hold a baked goods sale in the Burdo building on McEwan Street on Saturday November 4. Proceeds support club activities and community outreach.
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Clare Study Civic
Burdo
McEwan Street
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VOTH
Republican
WAR Fund
DDS
A.E. Mulder
Maj. R. Harriger
National Honor Society Annual Meeting
Mary Howard
Doherty’s
Fame
Theodore O'Hara
Red Cross United War Fund
Tony Burdo
Plyna Strong
Lucille Belle
Boys’ Glee Club
Lawne
Douglas Masten
Chick Burdo
Roger Teale
United States of America
Robert Archambault
City of
Joseph Naumes
Bake Sale
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