Equipment on Ground for New Normal Building
Construction of the new 650000 Administration building at Central Normal Mt Pleasant began last Monday. Detroit freight brings in machinery under state supervisor J M Sldinner. The Gothic three story edifice will house auditorium library cafeteria and multiple offices to serve a 906 enrollment.
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Central Normal
Mt. Pleasant
Mt.Pleasant
Detroit
J. M. Sldinner
Register’s
General Office
Dean of Women
English Department
Unen’s Union
Larzelere
Bed- Laion
Pearce
Clare Citizens Told of Free Two Day Course Plan
A Clare meeting invites residents to the high school session room next Tuesday October 19 with representatives from International Harvester Company to present a free two day agricultural course. The program includes moving pictures speeches and educational work. The department notes it has served 845 communities with a total attendance of 1 513 392. Also a library bake sale is planned at the Jackson Woolward store Saturday starting at 8 00 p m.
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Clare
International Harvester Company
Agricultural Department
Clare at Reed City Faces Tough Second Game
Clare high travels to Reed City on Friday October 15 for a difficult road test. Reed City has tied Cadillac 6 6 and beat Ludington 10 0, signaling a strong challenge for Clare. Players have limited practice due to farming duties but show effort adapting new plays and correcting faults. Next Friday October 22 Gladwin visits Clare for the home game. turnout urged.
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Clare
Reed City
Clare High
Cadillac
Ludington
Ware
Gladwin
Petty Robberies Continue in Clare
The Farmers Independent Produce Company store was entered late Sunday but thieves fled as officers approached. The A and P store was broken into the same night, with pennies taken and gum boxes stolen. Local amateur activity appears to be rising and public sentiment is urged to act.
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Farmers Independent Produce Company
A. and P
Methodists Busy Week Plans Rally Day Pageant
This week the Methodists held social events and meetings led by Hepworth League, district superintendent C. Wheeler, and Mrs Hachmuth. A Sunday School rally practice preceded the Rally Day program the next morning featuring the Church Beautiful pageant. Everyone is welcome.
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Hepworth League
Sup’t
Wheeler
Mra. Hachmuth
Fanny Corbin
Peters Finch nuptials on Achard ranch in Windover
Mrs Cora Peters and Paul Finch wed by Justice John Burns at his Achard ranch home. Edith Burns and Hari Sprague witnessed. Bride from Detroit. groom from Freeman township where he serves as clerk. They will live with Gaines Finch. Also advert: Special for Saturday velvet fabric at discount.
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Cora Peters
Paul Finch
John Burns
Achard Ranch
Edith Burns
Hari Sprague
Detroit
Freeman Township
Gaines Finch
Runyan Family Holds Reunion at Old Farm Home
About fifty relatives and friends gathered at the Runyan farm home in Sheridan township on Sunday October 1 to honor Grandma Runyan s wish for a family reunion. After a chicken dinner they sang hymns, heard a devotional by Rev Frank Bates, and photographed five generations. Attendees included Joseph Stockman Defiance Ohio R M Lowd Marion Detroit Lester Clemmons James Langworthy Wesley Willis Clarence Flint Wm Holmes Erma Langworthy LeRoy Wm Gordon Gilmore Twp John Runyan Farwell Edwin Runyan Clare Alice Clemmons Addie Olds Raymond Olds Douglas Grandmother Runyan Beaverton Archie Tryon Donald Lee Pontiac Fred Allen Bernard Forest Garver Eagle Rev Bates family.
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Frank Bates
Joseph Stockman
Defiance
Ohio
R. M. Lowd
Marion
Detroit
Lester Clemmons
James Langworthy
Wesley Willis
Beaverton
Archie Tryon
Donald Lee
Pontiac
Fred Allen
Bernard
Forest Garver
the Eagle
Autumn Drive Through Clare County Hills Draws Praise
The Clare to Harrison route along M-14 offers a stunning autumn landscape with north Clare hills proudly painted in vivid colors. The writer urges all with transport to take the trip to enjoy the red hills and natural beauty of the area.
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Clare
Houghtor Lake
Clare County
Harrison
Nursing service funding proposal for Clare county
A Red Cross visiting nurse program for Clare county was discussed with Harrison Farwell and Clare communities seeking 350 dollars to supplement Red Cross funds. The board delayed immediate action but later approved the plan with Armistice Day roll call to start November 11. Ben Carpenter and Ralph Stevens were chosen to oversee the funds and cooperate with the Red Cross committee.
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Witha F. Morse
Red Cross
Harrison
Farwell
Cl&re
Clare County
Ben Carpenter
Harbison
Ralph Stevens
Clare
Red Cross Committee
Beaverton Boys Escape Serious Injury After Car Incident
Beaverton football players narrowly escaped harm when several boys hung onto the side of a moving car near the Beaverton school and practice field. A decelerator spring failed, the driver tried to adjust it, and some boys were thrown into a ditch but suffered no serious injuries. Authorities urge safer behavior around vehicles.
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Beaverton
Véra
Foun
Clare
Resolution Upon Death of Alfred Ray Canfield
Michigan Democratic State Central Committee drafts memorial resolution for Alfred Ray Canfield secretary of the state committee who died September 22 in Detroit aged about sixty. It praises his life as editor postmaster and political strategist and pledges to record the tribute and send an engrossed copy to his family. A filed advertisement for a furnace sale follows.
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Michigan
Democratic State Central Committee
Alfred Ray Canfield
Huretta B
Sweetnam
W. A. Seegmiller
Wim. M. Donnelly
John
W. Bailey
Alfred Ray Ganfield
Detroit
Canfield
Commonwealth
Democratic Party
Jefferson
Jackson
Cleveland
Wilson
Harrison
Clare
National Congress
Hunter Harkens To Companions Advice At Cranberry Lake Hunt
In 1926 Clare residents traveled to Cranberry Lake seeking ducks. An inexperienced hunter with an automatic shotgun fired once, missing five mallards and ending with two ducks. The incident sparked remarks on the gun and loaded behavior.
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Hunter
Clare
Cranberry Lake
Vernon Farmers Businessmen Banquet at Grange Hall
A large turnout of business men dined at Vernon Grange Hall with Grange ladies serving supper. Farmers from the community attended as guests. The series will visit country churches Grange and Gleaner halls until all local centers in Clare are covered.
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Vernon Grange
The
Grange
Clare
Clare Study Club Hosts Public School Teachers Evening
The Clare Study Club entertained Supt Zinn and assistants at Mrs Wm H Bicknells home with a cordial reception for returning and new teachers. Prof Beddow spoke on drama noting three eras Grecian Shakespearean and modern, in an engaging presentation for the public school instructors.
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Clare Study Club
Wm. H. Bicknell
America
The
Beautiful
Fred McGuire
Mulder
Prof. Beddow
Central Normal Schools
Mt. Pleasant
Settlement Ends Fox Deal Feud In Clare County
Florida and associates praised Prosecutor Y. Carl Holbrook for mediating a complex case where accusations ranged from larceny to assault. F B Beam and W A Paxson formed a partnership to buy foxes. a dispute over delivery led to a brawl and sheriff involvement with about fifteen participants seeking warrants. Holbrook brokered a settlement that left all parties satisfied.
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Carl Holbrook
F. B
Beam
W. A. Paxson
Bong Lake
Mr. Paxon
Paxson
Saginaw
Clare
Holbrook
Republican Rally Monday Evening in Clare
A county Republican rally will be held in the Doherty Auditorium Clare on Monday evening October 18 at 8 00 oclock under the Clare County Republican committee. Hon W W Potter of Hastings Republican candidate for Attorney General of Michigan will speak and the Farwell high school orchestra will provide music. Potter formerly lived in Harrigan and served as superintendent of schools there and has been a state senator and Public Utilities Commission member. The public is invited.
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Doherty Auditorium
Clare
Clare County
Republican Committee
W. W. Potter
Hastings
Michigan
Farwell High School
Harrigan
State Senate
Public Utilities Commission
Beans Harvest Advice From Michigan Grain & Bean Co
Do not thresh beans yet. let them dry in straw to avoid losses. Wet beans lower market value. dry beans can be sold anytime when market is favorable. Dry beans incur no drying charge and reduce effort, while delaying prevents market glut from spoiled beans. We aim to raise Michigan beans back to the top. For harvesting help if wet weather continues, ask Clare Hay at Clare H Elevator Co.
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Michigan
Clare Hay, Grain & Bean Co
Clare H Elevator Co
Princess Theatre Week of October 16 22 Program
The Princess Theatre presents a slate from October 16 to 22 featuring Rin Tin Tin in The Lighthouse by the Sea and The Keeper of the Bees with Irene Straton Porter's novel. Milton Sills stars in Men of Steel and Mary Astor in High Steppers with matinees for students and general admission priced at 10 to 20 cents.
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Rin Tin’ Tin
Irene Straton
Mary Astor
Former Clare Lady Ends Life at Detroit
Mrs Rose Bowen 50 jumped from the Belle Isle bridge in Detroit last Friday after a penciled note with her name and address. A motor boat passing nearby retrieved her body. police believe death resulted from shock. She leaves a brother Cecil Ackley and three sisters Flora Smith Linnie Silverthorn Hila Hains. Funeral services were held in Detroit and the remains brought to Clare for interment at Cherry Grove.
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Rose Bowen
Nying
Glynn Court
Belle Isle
Detroit
G. Swanson
Lake-pointe Avenue
Gross Pointe Park
Rosa
Mary Ackley-Bowell
New York State
Cecil Ackley
Flora Smith
Flint
Linnie Silverthorn
Saginaw
Hila Hains
Battle Creek
Pierce
Clare
H. B. Johnson
Thurston Funeral Home
Cherry Grove
Methodist Quarterly Conferences Held at Farwell and Clare
The Clare and Farwell charges held their first quarterly conferences at Farwell and Clare with encouraging reports from church organizations. Leaders are set for the year while the pastor has logged many meetings and visits. A sermon likens preachers to those who carry mortar, noting others do the actual work.
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Clare and
Farwell
Clare
Christ
Jesus
Pat
Jones Buzzard Wedding at Clare Parsonage
Marl H. Jones of Hisse and Bernice Buzzard of Alma wed at Clare Methodist parsonage last Thursday in a ring ceremony officiated by Rev. BE. T. Smith. The couple, starting a northern peninsula trip, will live in Histe where Mr. Jones works in the elevator business.
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Clare
Marl H. Jones
Hisse
Bernice Buzzard
Alma
BE. T. Smith
Histe
Mr. Jones
Rummage Sale Advertised With Dishes and Clothes
A rummage sale is planned for October 23 to 30, featuring dishes and clothing. A big sign will announce the event, with reminders to have items ready and to wait for the call around October 22.
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Big Sign
All Stars
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Ady
Methodists
Velvet
Runyan
Addorns County Hills
Nature
Board of Supervisor
Beaverton Boys
Doherty's
Prophet
Vernon Farmers
Mt.Vernon Grange Hall
FOX
Farwell Orchestra
Princess Theatre
Library
Belle Isle Bridge
Leages
Methodist Quarterly Conferences
Buzzard-Jones
Addy
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