Pioneers Fall to Evart in Muddy Friday Game
Clare High School Pioneers lost 20 to 13 to Evart in a rain soaked field. George Parent starred with long runs and a defensive stand as Clare fought despite injuries and a heavy opponent. The team heads to Gladwin and Mt. Pleasant next, both away.
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Evart
Clare High School Pioneers
Pioneers
George Parent
Mvatt
Clare
Cal Foss
Ewatt
Rhode
Martin Kennedy
Eivart
Cappaert
Parent
Ernie Bryant
Harmon
Gladwin
Mt. Pleasant
Hunters Urged to Observe Duck Hunting Hours
Officials publish statewide duck hunting hours for Clare Isabella Gladwin Midland and Roscommon counties. Hours run from morning to 4 PM on specified dates in November with Roscommon following EST and Houghton Lake ending at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Isabella County
Gladwin
Midland
Roscommon County
Houghton Lake
Roadless Areas Ban Trucks For Primitive Backcountry Travel
No trucks are allowed in large wilderness areas or roadless zones within national forests. Travelers must hike or ride horses to access these primitive backcountry regions, akin to pioneering days.
Many Dates for Creation of the World Surfaces
The statement notes about 140 distinct dates proposed for the world’s creation, reflecting scholarly attempts to anchor the event in time. It catalogs varied calculations and conjectures across eras, hinting at ongoing debates among theologians and historians.
Harrison Hornets Host Tustin in Season Opener
Harrison prepares for the 1940 41 season with a veteran lineup eight letter winners back led by Hughes Burns Schneider and Perry. Tustin High and Harrison split their two games last season and both squads expect a hard fought opener on November 15 at Harrison.
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Harrison
Harrison Sport
Tustin High School
Harrison High School
Hornet
Tustin
Jim Schneider
Merritt Perry
Garfield Light
Frank Townsend
Merrill Sheaffer
Bob Pifer
Dale Neely
Jim Eaton
Russ Allen
Duane Allen
Glen Huber
Howard Eaton
Forrest Meade
Norm Bruce
Jack Schaaf
Bill Jesse
Jim Parks
Charles Amble
Frank Campbell
Gene Sharpe
Sherrill Elkins
Carl Bailey
Bernard Hill
John Williams
Francis Charette
Howard Perry
East Vernon Home Economics Group Opens New Year
The East Vernon Home Economics Extension group met October 23 at the Brewer sisters home with eleven members present. Mrs Ogal Haggart elected substitute leader after roll call led by chairwoman Mrs Leda Stough. Members shared lessons from last month electrical meeting and discussed homemade toys for a special Child Development lesson proposed by Mrs Bertha Hess of M S C. The group adjourned to meet November 13 with a planned noon dinner.
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East Vernon
Lena Brewer
Edith Brewer
Leda Stough
Ogal Haggart
Elsie. Brewer
Rosebush
Bertha Hess
M.S.C. Club
Firmin Berle
Clare Extension Club Meets At Mrs Roe Home
The Clare Extension Club met on Friday October 25 at Mrs Arthur Roe s West Wheaton Ave home with eight members present and a guest Mrs Frank Nash. The lesson on The enjoyment of design appropriately used was given by Mrs G G Born and Mrs Orval Vandewarker. The next meeting is planned with Mrs Vandewarker in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Extension Club
Arthur Roe
West Wheaton Avenue
Frank Nash
G. GC. Born
Orval Vandewarker
Vandewarker
Eastern cities lead in National traffic safety contest
Five eastern cities and one Midwest city top halfway standings in 1940 National Traffic Safety contest. Buffalo Providence Lynn Lakewood Brookline and New Kensington lead by traffic fatality records and three-year average improvements, with half the final score based on these metrics and the rest on prevention programs and education details.
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Chicago
Midwest
National Safety Council
Buffalo
Providence
Lynn
Mass
Lakewood
Ohio
Brookline
New Kensington
Portugal Faces Cotton Shortage Hitting Textile Industry
Portugal's textile sector contends with a cotton shortage that constrains production and raises costs. Factories report delayed orders, tighter margins, and potential shifts in sourcing strategies amid limited supply.
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Portugal
Long Community Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits
Mrs Maud Sycles returns from Gilmore after a ten day visit with Mr and Mrs Clare Hoover. A birthday dinner honors Mr Fuller with many relatives and friends from Mt Pleasant Sag inaw Detroit Barryton Gaylord Clare Vernon and other towns. Health meeting attendees from Farwell and local families are listed along with visits to Saginaw West Branch Barryton and Midland. A library sale nets over 80 for upkeep with thanks and invites further suggestions.
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Maud’ Sycles
Clare Hoover
Gilmore
W. ©. Fuller
T. A. Fuller
Merritt Fuller
Christine Olson
Martha Fuller
Mt. Pleasant
George Fuller
Gladwin
Dick Whitaker
Barbara
Milo Jewett
Aaron Irwin, Jr
Detroit
Joe Harger
Mt. Morris
Kenny L. Kies
Flint
Aaron Irwin
Hart Snider
Vernon
Allen Grahams
J. Stinchcombe
Farwell
Traverse City
Lamb
Helen Kidd
May Carpenter
Ruth Tyndall
Hill
Montre Gee
Ina Davison
Dave Wiggins
Phillip Hochstetler
Tawas City
Saginaw
Scott Horn
Lee Stockwell
Violet
June
Barryton
Frank Thomson
Peggy Hastman
John Thomson
Ross Hooker
Owosso
George Hill
R. F. Tyndall
Joan
Dean
George Tyndall
Branch
Allen
Rosebush
Margaret McLeod
Gus Shilling
Austin Trumble
Bertha Hughes
Ben
Henry Ellis
Annual Food and Rummage Sale by Ladies Library Assn
The Ladies Library Association held its annual food and rummage sale on Friday and Saturday, October 25 and 26, at the library. Donations and patronage met expectations with many high quality garments contributed and sold.
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Ladies Library
Ladies Library Association
Local Social Roundup from Barryton Area
Wilbur Thrush of Barryton and Mrs Bessie Thrush with children visited the Frank Thrush home for Sunday dinner. Kenneth Renney and Bernard Glass of Farwell called on the Thrush boys. Mrs Musall of near Farwell suffered another stroke Saturday morning. Wilton Laverty seeks work in Flint and Detroit. Violet Jean Perry improves in health. Mrs Alice Cook has been ill. Harold Jackson and children of Weidman visited Frances Phipps family. Russell Swinson and sons of Alma visited J Brasington and attended Glass School Halloween party. The party drew ample attendance with candy cider gum popcorn and a fish pond crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Thrush
Barryton
Bessie Thrush
Frank Thrush
Kenneth Renney
Bernard Glass
Farwell
Thrush Boys
Clyde Shillings
Musall
Near Farwell
Wilton Laverty
Flint
Detroit
Violet Jean Perry
Alice Cook
Harold Jackson
Weidman
Frances Phipps
Russell Swinson
Alma
J. Brasington
The
Glass School
Frank Inggvaham
Lansing
PF. Thrush
Wilbur ‘Thrush
Arley
Kenneth Renner
Mt Vernon Grange notes and upcoming events
George Ackerman and daughter attended Fred Russ’s funeral in Battle Creek last week. Members planned a chicken dinner at the city hall and an oyster supper, with officers to be installed next Monday. The Merritt Grange degree team will visit next Wednesday to present degrees. sick list includes Mrs. Loomis and Mrs. Simmons. other varied social visits and a classified line at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ackerman
Fred Verette
Fred Russ
Battle Creek
Walter White
Clyde White
Shepherd
Dick Brooks
Munger
Floyd Slentz
Muskegon Heights
Earl Phinsey
Sheridan Township
Helen Slentz
Washington, D.C
Icem Slentz
Clare
Helen
Marie Brown
Gretchen Archambault
City Hall
Grange
Merritt Grange
Houghton Lake
Martin Loomis
Simmons
Charles Davids
Bay City
Loomis Social Roundup Sees Family Visits and Dinners
Loomis residents and relatives gather for visits and meals at multiple homes including the Bergey and Musser households. The week features weekend cabins, a funeral attendance in Farwell, and neighbors sharing dinners and hospitality.
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Clare Hardware CO
East Vernon Group
East
Gilmore Grange
MT. Yvernon Grange
Clare Sentinel
Tara Aint
Mos
Loomis
Hold Schrum
Rachel
Dorothy
Harl Bergey
Hold Welch
Marl Bergey
Clifford Wenn
Basil Welch
Bert Bergey
Ford Seymour
Frank Musser
Frances
Warren Tice
Hart Bergey
Charles Schaar
Wayne Geeck
Elmer Lackie
Clyde Hursh
Mary Alice
Herrick
Houghton Lake Village
Prudenville
Lloyd Denton
Silverbrook
Hormel
Iona Pearl Bartlett
U.S
White House
Brazil
Sultana
Tbs
Ige
Dole
Howes
Idaho
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