Reapportionment Amendment Stirs Debate In Michigan
The editorial criticizes a proposed constitutional amendment on legislative reapportionment. It supports replacing "individuals" with "registered and qualified voters" but warns the plan lacks a moiety clause to limit county representation and could concentrate power in metropolitan areas. It argues a state board should handle redistricting to prevent minority rule and preserve fair districting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
Senate
House
Delaware
New York
United States
Washington
Michigan House of Representatives
Knights of Pythias Hold Annual Game Supper
Knights of Pythias members and friends, about one hundred, gathered at Castle hall for their annual game supper. The weekend hunt, led by Captain Geo White and Wm Stephenson, ended with Stephenson’s side losing by two rabbits. The event opens the lodge's winter program and was noted for abundant food and spirited participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Geo. White
Wm Stephenson
Basis of citizenship moiety clause and legislative limits
The text argues for basing representation on citizenship rather than total population and supports extending the moiety clause to include small counties. It urges capping lawmakers from any single county at five senators and sixteen representatives and calls for earnest voter consideration of this far-reaching issue.
Jolly Week End Party At Budd Lake Cottage
A Sunday School week end party hosted by Mrs. Hachmuth at a Budd Lake cottage featured transport from Clare for 18 girls and chaperons Mrs. Mulder and Mrs. Hachmuth. The event included singing, lessons on gratitude and cleanliness, and a fond memory of a sunset and autumn woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hachmuth
Budd Lake
Mulder
Frank Bicknell
Ballinger
Mr. Hachmuth
Clare
Budd
Louise Mulder
Altha Kidder
Mildred Davis
Josephine Powers
Lailan Wahl
Gertrude Dennis
Elsie Aberhart
Laura Parker
Dorothy Richmond
Nettie Hachmuth
Beula
Death of James O'Connor Remains Quietly Noted
The respected citizen James O'Connor died after a period of illness. Friends mourn his loss as the funeral is planned for Sunday at 2:00 p.m. from the family residence with Rev. H. B. Johnson officiating. Interment will be at Cherry Grove. obituary to follow next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O’connor
O’connor
H. B. Johnson
Cherry Grove
Mooney Haves: Blanche Mooney and Playd Haven wed
Miss Blanche Mooney of Flint married Playd Haven, former Harrison resident, on Saturday at Punt. The bride’s mother is Mrs. Asinie Mooney of this city and Blanche has worked in Flint for years. After a week with relatives, they depart for Chicago to begin their home.
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Punt
Blanche Mooney
Flint
Playd Haven
Harrison
Asinie Mooney
Chicago
Time Running Out to Register Before November 4 Election
City voters are urged to register by Saturday October 25 to be eligible to vote in the November 4 general election. Registration is simple at the Gas Co. building with the city clerk, and delays could bar ballots. Citizens are reminded of their duty to vote and to act promptly.
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Gas Co
Republican Rally in Clare Friday Night Speaker Alward
Dennis H B Alward secretary of the Michigan Republican State Central Committee will be the principal speaker at a Clare school auditorium meeting Friday night at the town hour. The public is invited with no admission charge and special invitation extended to the ladies. Alward will also address Harrison Thursday evening.
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Dennis HB. Alward
Republican State Central Committee
Michigan
Clare School
Alward
Clare County
Harrison
Reverend E T Smith Receives Welcome at New Pastor Installation
A large Methodist gathering Wednesday welcomed Rev and Mrs E T Smith as the new church pastors. Organizers included Mrs E H Sternaman and speakers from the Bible school Epworth League and business community. The event featured solos and a violin piece, with refreshments served by church ladies.
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Methodist Church
E. H. Sternaman
Younglore
Jas. F. Tatman
Lampman
Bible School
Hachmuth
Why Did Our Little Girl Die Dorothy Taken Blessing For Grief
Mr and Mrs Scott Cotton reflect on the death of their daughter Dorothy in a solemn letter. They describe her as virtuous loving and bright and say their faith deepened through sorrow. They express belief that her passing serves a higher purpose and offers comfort to others who grieve.
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Elim
Dorothy
Missionary program at Church of God on McEwan Street
A missionary program featuring song recitations and dialogues is planned for next Sunday evening at 7:00 at the Church of God on South McEwan Street. Everyone is invited.
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Church of God
South McEwan Street
Clare County To Have Health Nurse
The Public Health nursing program will operate this season in Clare county funded by three district committees chaired by Mrs. G. E. Lamb. Districts cover Harrison Farwell and Clare with local chairmen named and community support pledged.
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Clare County
G. E. Lamb
Farwell
Harrison
Ida M. Crigier
Wallace Harper
Pearl Clute
Asa Aldrich
Fred Bingham
John Palmer
Wm. Burston
C. , Bingham
A. J. Chappell
Clare
A .H. Mulder
John Nelson
Frea Doherty
J. H. Wilson
Wm. H. Bicknell
Garms
Glare
Organiza
Mt Vernon Grange Presents Two Dances at Hall Tonight
The Mt Vernon Grange hosts two dances at their hall Friday evening October 24 with Converge’s Callegians providing music. Everyone is invited to attend for a night of dancing.
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Mt. Vernon Grange
S. Cal Legians
Clare County Sees State Taxes Drop Over 41 Percent
A county report shows Clare County state property taxes fell from 1921 to 1924. Tax totals declined from 23,356.27 in 1921 to 13,390.71 in 1924, a reduction of 9,708.56 or over 41 percent during the Groesbeck administration. The county’s 1924 Primary School money share is 35,658.00.
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Clare County
Groesbeck
Obituary for John Raymond of Clare County
John Raymond born November 28 1867 in Sag inaw died October 6 1924 in Ann Arbor at 56 years 10 months and days He moved with family to Gratiot County at age seven later settled in Clare county Married Edith Bennett December 22 1900 at Clare They had four children Mary Avanellé Vera and Winston Vera died in childhood Funeral held October 9 at Colonville with Rev Frank Bates burial in Cherry Grove Cemetery beside Vera He leaves wife Edith son Winston mother Mrs John Raymond three brothers and four sisters with many relatives and friends in attendance
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John Raymond
Saginaw
Ann Arbor
Gratiot County
Clare County
Edith BE. Bennett
Clare
Sheridan Township
Mary
Avanellé
Vera
Winston
Joseph
Albert
Gilbert
Tréssa
Clio
Marguerite Hebart
Battle Creek
Laura Morton
Belt Emery
Jack
Lansing
Julia LaCure
Hreelang
Herman Bennétt
Detroit
Louis Hutson
Lester McQuestion
Geo. Langdon
Frank Bates
Halloween Social Planned at Colonnade Hall
A Halloween social is scheduled for Friday evening October 31 at Colon Pill e venue. The event invites local residents for a festive gathering with social activities and light refreshments.
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Colon Pille
Arrand Rites Held for Longtime Clare Resident
James M Arrand born February 2 1858 in Ontario died Monday October 13 at 66 8 11. He came to Michigan 42 years ago became a carpenter and married Anna B Lowery September 27 1886. They had five children three sons and a daughter with one son deceased. Survived by wife three sons Albert Walter and Harry and daughter Gladys plus three brothers and one sister seven grandchildren and many relatives. Member of Free Methodist Church for 28 years. Funeral from 101 South Maple Street on Wednesday October 15 with Rev Mellett officiating and burial at Rosebush Cemetery.
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James M. Arrand
Oatario
Michigan
Anna
Lowery
Harry
Inglewood
Cal
Albert
Walter
Flint
Gladys
George
Saskatoon
Sask
W. Arrand
Mancelona
Allen Simpson
London
Ont
Free Methodist Church
South Maple Street
Mellett
Cadillac c
Rosebush Cemetery
Good Literature Club Discusses Courtesies of Life
The Good Literature Club met at Mrs. Ada Hochstetler's home Tuesday evening with Mrs. Pearl Sanford as chairman. Members presented thoughts on courtesy in home life, school, social settings, travel, church, shopping, and public places, inspiring commitment to kinder actions. Miss Laila Wilson performed two piano pieces to great enjoyment. The club will meet November 5 with Mrs. Mack.
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Good Literature Club
Ada Hochstetler
Pearl Sanford
Bach
Laila Wilson
Mack
Annual Feed a Winner for Ex-Service Men
Ex-service men who missed the annual feed Tuesday night missed a good time. The Pythian Sisters hosted the event for the boys, and an enjoyable evening was spent. All ex-service men are urged to attend the meeting Monday evening October 27 at 8. If you haven’t filed your bonus application, bring your discharge for assistance.
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Pythian Sisters Gure
Notice of separation and debt disavowal by Archie Miller
Archie Miller declares he will not be responsible for any debts incurred by his wife Isabella Miller after October 1924. Dated 71st October 1924.
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Isabella Miller
Archie Miller
Supervisors Finish October Session in Clare County
Clare County Board of Supervisors complete October session crediting progressive work. The body approved dustless treating of state trunklines M14 and M20 with calcium chloride with 75 percent cost covered by the state. A tourism promotion resolution authorizes 1000 dollars for county advertising and directs annual reporting by the Tourism Association. County membership remains in the Northeastern Michigan Development Bureau. Printing authority left to county officers. tax apportionment table to be published later.
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Board.of Supervisors
Clare County
L. H. Thompson
Board of Supervisors
Michigan
Beyer
Clare
Harrison
Farwell
Northeastern Michigan Development Bureau
Princess Theatre October 45 to List Inclusive
The note lists upcoming shows at Princess Theatre from October 25 to November 1818 with film titles and stars including Coleen Moore Helene Chadwick Theodore Roberts Jane Novak and the feature Broadway Madonna Fighting Blood Plus a November 1818 Covered Wagon teaser.
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Coleen Moore
Helene Chadwick
Theodore Roberts
Jane Novak
Narrow minded Catholics as a defense of Catholic truth
A Catholic Information Bureau piece argues that Catholicism yields unchanging truth like mathematics and science. It contends that religion is fixed and God given, not a changing theory, and that its certainty provides lasting happiness and guidance beyond earthly life.
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Jesus Christ
God
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Secretary of State
Jhut
State Warn Buréau Board of, Delegates & Resolution
Mooney-Havens
Republican Rallyin
Denny” E Alward
A. B. Achard
Clare County Republican Committee
E.T. Smith
Mr. and
Mrs. Scott Cotton
Clara County
Norma B. Eskil
Princess Theatre
Catholic Information Bureau
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