California Trip Diary From Grand Canyon To Los Angeles
A travel narrative describing a May 31 to June 1 journey from the Grand Canyon through the Mojave Desert to Riverside and Los Angeles. The author notes warm California welcomes from club ladies, visits Mission Inn, and impressions of irrigation driven Riverside and orange groves. The piece details the Gates hotel hospitality, the Federated Women's Clubs at the Biltmore, Pershing Square, and Los Angeles events with 7,000 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Canyon
Mahave Desert
Universal
Ford
Chevrolet
San Bernardino
California
Sunny
Californi
Sisters of California
Riverside
Mission Inn
Richard Shae
Court Yard
Los Angeles
Santa Fe Railroad
Andies
Gates
Federated Women’s Clubs
Biltmore Hotel
Arthur Resident Dies in Detroit
Betty Burnett Carrell of Arthur township Michigan born August 8 1899 in Maplewood Ohio moved to Michigan as a child. She married Clyde Wood in Toledo 1918 and had twins Jean and Jack. After hospital stay she returned to Arthur then Detroit where she died November 13 1924. Funeral was held November 16 with a large attendance.
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Jack
Arthur Township
Ladies Aid
Howell
Detroit
Arthur
Betty
Clare High School Inter Class Tournament Report
Clare High School held its annual inter class tournament between November 17 and 24. Freshmen girls won with no varsity veterans, lineup listed. Senior boys defended the title with standout players named and standings summarized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare High School
Clare
Reva Derby
Kathleen Osborne
Vernie Holmes
Dorothy Comer
Delores Rassat
Jane Davy
Laura Thompson
Janice Schaaf
Reardon Caple
Frank Bicknell
Ralph Artibee
Vern Stevens
Russel Chaffee
Howard Waite
John Rodabaugh
Notice on Premises Prohibits Hunting Trespassing
Property owner George Wilcox warns hunting trespassing or trapping is forbidden on the premises and suggests a classified liner next week.
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George Wilcox
Christmas Mailing Deadlines Announced by Post Office
The Post Office Bulletin warns no Rural Delivery on Christmas Day and urges mailing packages at least two days earlier with "Do not open until Christmas." Europe mail must be sent by early December to ensure delivery, with Western Europe by December 12. Inquire at Clave Michigan post office for packing and postage details.
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Hurope
Europé
Western
Europe
Matire Or
Tegister
Hotel Doherty: Clare's Monument to Senator Doherty's Patrimony
A long tribute describes the Hotel Doherty in Clare Michigan as a grand four story steel brick and terra cotta structure with many amenities. Senator A J Doherty and wife host a modern luxury hotel praised for its lobby suites elevators and banquet facilities. The piece profiles Doherty career including state senator leadership and civic service, noting his generosity to Clare and the Doherty family's hospitality.
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Senator Doherty
Clare
Doherty
Michigan
Tip” Calkins
Calkins House
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Fred Doherty
Passes From This Life At Home Of Daughter
John Hampton dies after an illness at his daughter's home Mrs. Allen Gerowng. Survived by five children including Mrs. John Stodkins and Wm. Hampton of Mt Pleasant. Longtime Clare resident. Funeral Friday at 1 30 pm from Gerow home conducted by Rev. Bates. Interment Cherry Grove cemetery. Obituary to follow next week.
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John Hampton
Allen Gerowng
John Stodkins
A. Gerow
D. Teale
Wm. Hampton
Mt.Pleasant
A. C. Hampton
Nesonville
Clare
Gerow
Bates
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Flaming Barriers and Daring Acts Across the Weekend
The page lists showings including Flaming Barriers with high power action and dare-devil deeds, Fashion Row featuring Mae Murray in a milestone performance, Call of the Canyon with Richard Dix and Lois Wilson, and a grey-era living story. December dates 16 17 note Notre Dame Hunchback.
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Rec
Sun
Mae Murray
Murray
Richard “Dix
Lois. Wilson
Bon of Toil
Jaz
Thur-Irri
Dorthy
Dalton
Deéc
Notre Dame
Growth of Banks Sign of Thrift Gains Noted
In a talk with James S. Bicknell Cashier of The Citizens State Bank he cites growth from 79209.07 in 1910 to 472663.84 today aiming to exceed 500000 in the winter. The bank born in 1909 pays 4 12 percent on savings and certificates and promotes nickel plated savings banks with $1 deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. Bicknell
Citizens State Bank
Bicknell
Citizens Bank
Dance Postponed at New Wini Grove Hall
Hail postponed indefinitely after a Thursday December 4 event at the new Wini Grove venue. Time to buy remains in ads despite disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lance
Wini Grove
Dawson Returned to County Jail
Last Sunday evening Undersheriff Halstead received a tip that Ora Dawson was at his home in this city and soon thereafter paid a visit to that place. He placed handcuffs on Dawson and returned him to the county jail where he will rest until his trial in Circuit Court which convenes next Monday.
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Halstead
Ora Dawson
Mrs. Bader's Father Killed in Auto Crash at Flint
Mrs. Fred Bader received word on Saturday November 15 that Chas Babie was struck by a car in Flint the day before and died Tuesday morning at Hurley hospital. Mr and Mrs Bader attended the funeral held in Flint the following Thursday.
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Fred Bader
Sher
Chas. Babie
Flint
Hurley
Orders Needed for Pyrotol Carload Supplies
Tony Achard reports he still lacks 3550 pounds of Pyrotol needed to fulfill farmer orders. The famous explosive is marketed state wide in carload lots. Farmers are urged to place orders immediately at the Citizens State Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Achard
Avery Farier
Tony
Hank
Community Health Meet to Discuss School Cafeteria Plan
County Red Cross invites Doctors Health Committee Supervisors Teachers Preachers and social workers from Arthur Hatton Sheridan and Grant townships to a 6 pm meal and discussion at Clare high school Cafeteria December 6. Nurse Miss Eskil to visit Clare with Supt Gumsger supporting the health program.
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County Red Cross
Eskil
Farwell
Clare
Arthur, Hatton
Sheridan
Grant
Clare High School
Gumsger
Back to the Bible Revival at the Baptist Church
Evangelist J. J. Pease leads a revival at the Baptist church starting Sunday November 30 with services at 10 am and 7 pm daily except Saturday. Chorus singing led by trombone, bring Hymns of Praise if possible, all Christians urged to attend the evangelistic effort for Bible truth.
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J. J. Pease
Baptist Church
Mr. Pease
Clare
Christmas Seals Sale Moves to State Office Direct Mail
The Michigan Tuberculosis Association shifts Seal Sale for 1924 to be conducted by mail from the State office. Mrs. A B Mulder of Clare receives notice that Clare county is in the demonstration group and expected to boost a large sale.
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Michigan Tuberculosis Association
A. B. Mulder
Clare
Michigan
Walter Fifield Marriage in Harrison Impresses Friends
Miss Lucile Walter of this city and Charles Fifield of Grand Rapids wed Saturday November 15 and now reside in the Mrs J A Daugherty house on West 6th Street. Friends gave a shower Monday evening November 17 with many useful presents.
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Lucile Walter
Charles Fifield
Grand Rapids
Harrison
J.A. Daugherty
West Bth
Atreet
Michigan Secretary Warns of 1925 Auto Plate Shortage
Secretary Charles J. DeLand cautions Michigan drivers that 1925 license plates will be scarce for those lacking a Certificate of Title in their name. He explains many transfers or dealer assignments require title in the owner's name and warns of delays at Lansing if not updated promptly.
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James S. Bicknell
State Department
Chas. J. DeLand
Michigan
Secretary of State
Lansing
Charles J. DeLand
Auction Sales Around Clare Farm Listings Declared
Auction notices outline sales at several Clare area farms including Jos Davison near Farwell Lynch farm Glenn Billsby listing 5 miles south of Clare Roy Joslin north of Clare and Percy McNeil 6 miles south and 2 miles east with large inventories of hay and new equipment. Sales run from Friday November 28 to December 11 with multiple dates and locations.
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Alex Smith
Jos. Davison Farm
Farwell
Glenn Billsby
Claré
Lynch Farm
Roy Joslin
Clare
Isue
Percy McNeil
Revival of Sale of Farm Lands
James S. Bicknell this week sold the 40 acres on M20 known as the Koontz farm to Prank Skyring of Lansing and the 40 acres north of Clare known as the Henderson farm to Bryan Forsyth of Flint. Both parties will move onto the farms shortly.
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James S. Bicknell
Koontz
Prank Skyring
Lansing
Clare
Henderson Farm
Bryan Forsyth
Flint
Reverend Kelley to Speak at Free Methodist Church
The Rev J A Kelley of Battle Creek will address the Free Methodist church Wednesday evening on Hyile and Morals of the Age. A cordial welcome is extended to Florence Heaters, Clare Haw, and others, with caution to save fuel. J A Hanes, Pastor.
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J. A. Kelley
Battle Creek
Free Methodist Church
Hyile Anc
Florence
Clare Haw. & imp.*Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. H. Wilson
Women’s Federated Clubs of
U. S
Clyde’ Wood
Post Office. Bulletin
A. J. Doherty
New York
State Senate
State Board of Agriculture
Senate
Clare Hdwi
Inip. Co
Dawson
A. E. Mulder
John Nelson
Win. Bicknell
the Baptist Church
Mary Maier
Clare County
Walter-Fifield
Kelley
J. A. Hanes
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