City Halloween party delights young and old
Scorpions beat Wildcats three to two in Clare championship Halloween night. Jack Spencer starred for the Scorpions with Petey Lansing and Don Haring also strong. A girl named Spencer led another win for the girls team. City officials hosted the event to provide safe entertainment and minimize property damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scorpions
Wildcats
Clare
Jack Spencer
Petey Lansing
Don Haring
Spencer
Jack
Olgan
Mayor Hampton
Bates
Welson
Mr. Bates
Legion Auxiliary Prepares for New Year Activities
The Amer ican Legion Auxiliary held a key year start meeting. Adelaide Wylie announced committees for the year and new members Lora Gillespie Susan Fall and Anna Olson joined the executive group.
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Legion Auxiliary
American Legion
Adelaide Wylie
Lora Gillespie
Susan Fall
Anna Olson
Eixécutive
Adelaide
Wylie
Hazel Hawkins
Belle Jackson
Dima Clute
Marie Holbrook
Iyone Gorr
Ruth Parent
Catherine Rudy
Leta Mae Gillespie
Susan Hall
Rima Clute
Ethel Schlegel
Bernice Johnston
Mary Ireland
Bessie Petty
Myrtle Harger
Syone Carr
Mastodon tusk unearthed near Little Muskegon River
A three foot buried mastodon tusk, the tip end, was found near the Little Muskegon River during a pipeline project from Big Rapids to Muskegon. H. R. Roach owns the piece shown at Tibbill Jewelry, the public school, and Citizen State Bank. Roach plans further excavation for more of the ancient skeleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tibbill Jewelry Store
Muskegon River
Big Rapids
Muskagon
H. R. Roach
Roach
Citizen State Bank
Armistice Day Observance Planned at Local High School
The Armistice Day program is set for Monday at 2 30 p m in the High School Auditorium. A parade up McEwan Street will precede the event with band director Kitehan and Scout Master Bates aiding in arrangement. The program includes Star Spangled Banner Pilgrim Chorus from Tannhauser Invocation and more with Leslie P. Kergen addressing and a Red Cross roll call led by Mildred Derby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Larman Post
American Legion
McEwan Street
My. Kitehan
Bates
Stars and Stripes Forever
Pilgrim Chorus
Tannhauser
George Stanford
Flanders Fields
The
Creed
Boy Scouts
Leslie P. Kergen
Mission Workers Appeal for Food and Clothing Aid
D. C. Stucky of the Detroit City Rescue Mission appeals for food and clothing for destitute families and unemployed in Detroit. Donations of produce and perishables are welcomed, with distribution channels via Clare Crystal Bakery or Ernest Radcliffe and others in surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Crystal Bakery
Ernest Radcliffe
Ray Houghton
George Pfetsch
Mose Wondrich
Chas. Ott
Harrison
B. Fisher
Rev. Rieinhardt
D. C. Stucky
Clute Garage Expands With New Annex
Workmen have begun a large addition by Jamies Clute on east 5th street. The 60 by 85 foot rear annex will nearly double repair and storage space, expanding the city’s sizable garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamies Clute
East 5Th Street
Robbers hit school. safe destroyed during break in
Thieves forced a gym window on Monday night, chopped open a cabinet safe, and stole about $25. County officials and State Police are assisting as they pursue the culprits.
Clare High Wins Second Straight Football Victory
The Clare High football team defeated Shepherd 6 to 0 to secure their second consecutive win. A late fourth quarter pass from Doc Sanford to Eddie Bowler set up the decisive rushing touchdown, as Clare’s defense stopped Shepherd’s late drives. The team showed marked improvement and outgained their opponents overall while lingering penalties and missed extra points did not alter the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare High
Shepherd
Clare Boys
Doc” Sanford
Eddie Bowler
Eddie
Sanford
Tupper
Edldie
Shepherdy
Ling
Brown
Clare
Dr F G Slattery Opens Offices in Mussell Block
Dr F G Slattery recently graduated from Marquette University Medical School Milwaukee and served as an intern at Milwaukee County General Hospital. He has established offices in the Mussell block formerly occupied by A R Mussell and invites residents of Glare and surrounding areas to call and meet him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Slattery
Marquette University Medical School
Milwaukee
Wis
Milwaukee County General Hospital
Rev A P McDonald Dies After Brief Illness
Rev. A. P. McDonald aged 78 died at his home in Wise township after a three day illness. Funeral services were conducted at the family residence by Rev. E. T. Roberts of Alma. Interment followed in Riverside cemetery at Mt. Pleasant, where he had previously resided. A life sketch will appear next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. MacDonald
Wise Township
E. T. Roberts
Alma
Riverside Cemetery
Mt. Pleasant
Young Wife and Mother Dies at 24 in Grant Township
Myrtie A Bruner born July 8 1910 Gladwin Michigan departed life November 3 1934 at age 24 years 3 months 26 days. She married Willis Richardson September 18 1927 and they lived in Grant township. Survived by husband five children mother four sisters six brothers and many relatives. Funeral held at Dover Tabernacle Tuesday at two oclock conducted by Rev Chas Kleinhardt burial in Arthur cemetery.
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Myrtie A. Bruner
Gladwin
Michigan
Willis Richardson
Grant Township
Ernest Leroy
Virginia
Shirley
Patricia
Bonnie Lou
Dover Tabernacle
Chas. Kleinhardt
Arthur Cemetery
Anniversary Compliments from Clare Drug Co
Clare Drug Co thanks the people of Clara and vicinity for their cooperation and patronage over the past year in a heartfelt anniversary message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara
Clare Drug Co
Eight People Bruised in Auto Wreck Near Clare
W. E. Burley family of Lansing and Dee Robinetts party from Grant township sustained injuries when two cars collided at Krell's corners five miles north of Clare on U S 27. Robinett driving west from Dover struck the Burley car which was traveling south, overturning both vehicles. Burley's mother suffered the worst injuries, being thrown through the top when the car landed on its side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Burley
Lansing
Dee Robinett
Grant Township
Krell’s Corners
Clare
U. S&s
Robinett
Dover
Burley
Mr. Burley
Mos
Former Clare Man Takes Own Life in Lansing
Frank Pettibone a 60 year old Lansing resident died Saturday night from gas inhalation after turning on stove burners in a friend's home. Coroner Gorsline said Pettibone had earlier attempted suicide. He is survived by a widow Hazel a son Fred a daughter Mrs Ferryl Grossymer a sister Mrs Elva Trumbull of Farwell and a brother Fred. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Gorsline Runciman with burial at Mt Hope Cemetery.
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Frank Pettibone
Cherry Street
Lansing
Pettibone
Ray Gorsline
Hazel
Open House Week At Public School Exhibits
Public school departments display student work in shop windows along Mc Ewan street during Education Week. An Armistice Day program by the Legion is set for Monday at 2 30 p m in the school auditorium, with an invitation to attend Open House events Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McEwan Street
Bicknells
Davys, Harris and Hirt
Claré Réalty Co
The
Legion
Republicans Restored to Power in State County
Being a good sport, Fred M Morgan paid his election bet Thursday afternoon in old-time fashion. The agreement was that if Fitzgerald was elected governor Morgan would give John Beakes a wheelbarrow ride from Hotel Doherty to Chic Brown s barber shop. If Lacy was elected Morgan would ride. Roy Cimmerer furnished the wheelbarrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred M. Morgan
Fitzgerald
Mrs Schlegel Presents Negro Music Program October 30
Clare Study Club met Tuesday afternoon October 30 at Mrs Josephine Anderson's home. Mrs Ethel Schlegel presented a memorized talk on what colored people have done for music. She illustrated with musical numbers and noted negro themes shaping American music origins from plantation songs to the Virginia reel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Study Club
Josephine Anderson
Mary Green
Ethel Schlegel
Antonim Dorak
New World
Mayor Proclaims American Education Week in Clare
Mayor Jesse Hampton proclaims November 6 through 12 as American Education Week in Clare. The statement emphasizes education as the foundation of democratic government and urges appreciation and support for public schools with sponsorship by the Office of Education the American Legion and the National Education Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Office of Education
American Legion
National Education Association
Jesse Hampton
City of
Clare
Republicans Sweep State and County Defeat Democrats at Ballot Box
Voters swung Republican in both state and county, naming Frank D. Fitzgerald governor by a margin around 80 000 and Arthur H Vandenberg re elected to the Senate by over 50 000. The county elected its entire Republican ticket and approved most constitutional amendments, with officials set to take office January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republica
Frank D. Fitzgerald
William A. Gomstock
Arthur A. Vandenburg
United States
Theodore I. Fry
Gilbert Isbister
John K. Stack
Harry D. Brackett
Fitzgerald
Lacy
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Frank A. Picard
Vandenberg
Igard
Roy O. Woodruff
10Th
Hubert J. Gaffney
Rey Carpenter
Miles M. Callaghan
Osceola-Clare
Harvey BH. McCord
Theodore G Bowler
George Bates
Wm. A. Henderson
Oise A. Derby
Charles David
Gerald HE. Lamb
Arthur D. Johnson
Richard Emerson
Daily Press
Isabella Elects Only 1 Democrat In Local Race
Probate Judge Waldo Curtiss, appointed by Governor Comstock in 1933, was the sole Democrat to win in Isabella county as Republicans swept other offices. Dr. D. Pullen defeated Adrian C. Bary for representative, three new county officials were elected Lynn Ferris, McNamara, Kennedy, and Johnston won seats, with Kirkconnell unopposed for treasurer and Clyde Shewaiter reelected as registrar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldo Curtiss
Comstock
Isabella County
Curtis
Joe Schnitzler
Pleasant
Adrian C. Bary
Shepherd
Isabella
D. Pullen
Mt. Pleasant
Pullen
Lynn ‘Ferris
Thomas McNamara
Howard Kennedy
Dan Carey
High Johnston
Fred Campbell
Dinner Kirkconnell
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Little Muskegon River
Larman Post
Anual Red Cross
Mildred Derby
America
CLUTE
City Hall
Sternaman
Sentinel
Kitchel
Glerum
BE. D. Kennedy
Leslie Kergen
Bay City
A. H. Robertson
R. A
Louis M. Nims
Hmil-Gansger
F.G. Slattery
Mussell Block
A. P. McDonald
Grant
Fred Morgan
Mrs. Schlegel
Africa
Louisa Rogers
Georgia Kelderhouse
Doris Gerow
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