Sixth Annual Community Fair Set for November 6 7
Clare hosts its sixth annual community fair at Clare High auditorium on November 6 and 7 featuring sewing canning farm products rural school work and a rural school day on November 7. The event is led by advisory board members and divisions including Agriculture Home Economies with premiums and ribbons sponsored by Clare education Clare Isabella Agricultural Society and the State Department of Agriculture. A three act comedy The Hoosier Schoolmaster will be shown November 7 with FIA and Home Economics club cast. Premium lists are distributed by Clare advertisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare High Auditorium
E. D. Kennedy
Helen Hether
Hileen Lawler
A.F. Bates
Wiliam Leosh
Joyce Conklin
J. C. Hansen
Paul Lowrey
Audrey Wild
Bernard Scott
Clare Board of Faducation
Clare-Isabella Agricultural Society
State Department of Agriculture
Edward Johnston
George White
A. B. Mulder
Ernest Kleiner
Lloyd Eberhart
Austin Moore
Calvin Arnold
D. Kennedy
Dewey Wood
Home Economies Division
Anna Marie Murphy
Ersil Arnold
Home Economies Divison
Zella Cary
Hoosier
Clare
Clare-Isabella District Assn Elects Officers
The Clare-Isabella District Association of Rebekahs and Odd Fellows held its fall meeting at Brinton with about 150 present. Election of officers for the new year named Stanley Glass president, Russell Wilson district VP, Homer Moses secretary, and notes a November 14 host date at Farwell lodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare-Isabella
Robert Sisco
Virgilene Letson
A. Ih. Wylie
Clare
Ardis Alien
Frank White
O. W. Nash
Ardig Allen
A. BE. Wylie
Gerald Dent
Miles Miter
Stanley Glass
Farwell
Russell Wilson
Weidman
Homer Moses
Mr. Pleasant
Farwell Lodges
Andrew Irwin
Jas. Irwin
Edward Mussell
C. C. Ogle
Nelson Tiedeman
Gerald Tiedemann
Minnie Wilkie
Seeley Johnson
Carl Seiter
Don’ Fetters
Helen Lawrence
Joseph Snell
A. B. Wylie
Arthur Johnson
Women Golfers Plan Dinner at Doherty Tuesday
The annual dinner of the Women's Golf Association of the twin cities will be held Tuesday evening, October 25, at the Hotel Doherty. Dinner is served at 6 45 p m with reservations due by Monday noon to Mrs Lyle Chapmen or Miss Ack Mulder. Tickets are 76 cents.
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Women’s Golf Association of
the Twin
Doherty
Wwith
Lyle Chapmen
Mire
Mulder
Bank Auditors Comptrollers Meet in Clare
The Citizens State Bank hosted the Eastern Michigan Bank Auditors and Comptrollers Association in Clare on Thursday evening October 17. About thirty bankers attended from Flint Saginaw Bay City Owosso Chesaning Caro Lapeer and surrounding cities. Fred Weatherhead and Melvin Priestly attended as guests and presided over a round table on the Wake and Hour law effective October 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens State Bank
Eastern Michigan Bank Auditors and Comptrollers Association
Barnes Cafe
Detroit
Flint
Saghaw
Bay City
Owosso
Chesaning
Caro
Lapeer
Fred W. Weatherhead
Harrison State Savings Bank
Melvin Priestly
Citizens Commonwealth and Savings Bank of Flint
Stuart Bicknell
Clare Teacher Club backs proposed Amendment No One
The Clare Teachers Club supports Proposed Amendment No 1 guiding school districts facing fire damage and enrollment growth to seek funding beyond the fifteen mill limit. It urges voters to consider extending the bonding period and adjusting possible millage impacts while noting the amendment’s aim to provide adequate school housing facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Teacher Club
Michigan Education Association
Department of School Board
Clare Teachers Club
Clare Teachera Club
Mildred ‘Harwad
Officers Elected At Annual Clare County Fair Meet
The Clare County Agricultural Society held its annual meeting in Harrison. John W. Dunlop was installed as President, with Ray Harrold as Vice President, John Bell as Secretary, and Stuart Bicknell as Treasurer. Plans for 1941 include 4-H cooperation, materials exhibits, a rodeo, and a public wedding entertainment feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County Agricultural Society
Court House
Harrison
John W. Dunlop
Clare
Ray Harrold
Arthur Township
John Bell
Sheridan Township
Stuart Bicknell
Jas. Grigg
Fairy Board
Clare County Children Plan Visit to Traverse City Clinic
The Clare County Child Health Association invites friends to a Thursday trip to Central Michigan Children's Clinic in Traverse City built by the Children's Fund of Michigan. The program includes a hospital tour, lunch, movies, and talks by doctors on available services. No trip cost beyond gasoline. contact nurse Martha Knecht or Mrs. Sadie Beal to arrange rides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County Child Health Association
Central Michigan
Clare County
Martha Knecht
Clare
Sadie Beal
Harrison
Bowler Named to Michigan Willkie Advisory Council
Theodore G. Bowler of this city has been confirmed as a member of the State Advisory Council for the Michigan Association of Willkie for President Clubs. Though the council may not meet regularly, the state headquarters will rely on their guidance for progress of the organization. Bowler has long served as county prosecuting attorney and been active in party affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore G. Bowler
Michigan Association of Willkie
Advisory Council
Bowler
Fas
Crayon Artist to Appear at Clare Church of God
A crayon artist Allan Troke will demonstrate “A Pictured Truth and Object Lesson” at Clare Church of God next Sunday during the morning service. The event showcases a visual teaching method using Eyegate to Heartgite and aims to engage children with practical lessons from a long career in religious instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Church OF God
Allan Troke
Ghautaugua
Methodist Board Elects New Officers for Sunday School
The Methodist Board of Education met to elect officers for the Sunday School. Donald Holbrook was chosen Chairman. Mrs. William Gardon named Temporary Secretary, Mrs. Fannie Schultz elected Secretary, with a full slate of officers including Mrs. Slentz as Home Superintendent and Martin J. Kennedy as librarian. The vote restricted student officers from roles that keep them from class time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Board of Education
Rogers
Donald Holbrook
William Gardon
Fannie Schultz
Z .C. Slentz
Slentz
Bar! Sterhanian
Martin
J. Kennedy
Jack Sternaman
John Empey
Paul Lowrey
Verona Bower
G. &. Born
Keith Hunter
Geraldine LeRoux
Hari Sternaman
Marvin Witbeck
H. T. Ruark
Currie Pioneer Farmer Dies in Florida Lake Jovita
W. E. Currie, longtime farmer and Vernon township contractor, died Tuesday morning at his Florida home in Lake Jovita. His body was returned to Detroit for funeral services and interment Thursday. details remain scarce as editors prepare next week’s report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
W. EB. Currie
Vernon Township
Florida
Lake Jovita
Detroit
Willkie Club Leaders Meet at Mrs Mulder's Home
Clare Willkie for President Club members gathered at Mrs A E Mulder's home Monday night. Reports on goodwill canvass and a film featuring Willkie were shared. County party figures spoke, stressing constitutional limits, free enterprise, thrift, and civic duties while Democrats and Republicans planned further political events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Willkie
Mrs. Mulder
President Club
A. E. Mulder
Carlyle A. Gray
Gerald Lamb
Chile
Rae C. Hooker
Isabella County Willkie Club
J. C. Hansen
Mr. Willkie
Donald B. Holbrook
Clare County
The
United States
Wendell Willkie
Evart Football Bulletin Comes Friday Night
Fragmentary bulletin notes Evart football activity with a Friday event and a game likely in November. Details are unclear but the item marks a local team engagement and upcoming match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evart
Souly
State highway dept apports county weigh tax funds
The state highway department proposes $4,171,428.98 in automobile weigh tax disbursements for the third quarter of 1940 to county road commissions, based on a formula dividing seven-eights of each county’s take plus part of the remainder. Counties listed include Clare 13,755.41. Gladwin 13,758.94. Isabella 29,247.00. Midland 23,?59.37. Osceola 17,776.76. Roscommon 10,671.97. Funds await auditor general action.
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State Highway Department
Auditor General
Secretary of State
Highway Department
Clare
Gladwin
Isabella
Midland
Osceola
Roscommon
Mrs Harold Fleming Named Red Cross Roll Call Chairman
Clare county rolls call work praised as Mrs Harold Fleming is chosen to lead this year effort. Previous coordinators John Empey 1939 and Paul Lowrey 1938 noted for dedication. Charles A Seering from St Louis praised county drive and approved board and use of County Health Nurse Martha Knecht. Citizens urged to rally for township canvass and one dollar memberships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
John Empey
Paul Lowrey
Harold Fleming
Charles A. Seering
St. Louis
Missouri
Martha Knecht
Mable Muldey
Madge Lamb
BE. D. Kennedy
Charles Amble
R. F. Tyndall
Baptist Church Elects Sunday School Officers For Year
The Baptist Sunday School elected Kenneth as superintendent with Chas Brooks as assistant and other officers including Ardath Dawson Virginia Foss Harvey Sowle and Fred Loomis. Rev A D Telder presided at the church board meeting as the year’s general elections occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Sunday School
Kenneth (Elder
Chas. Brooks
Elva Lea McIntosh
Ardath Dawson
Virginia Foss
Harvey M. Sowle
A. D. Telder
Fred Loomis
D. W. Osborn
H. M. Sowle
Evart Boys Taken Into Custody On Gas Stealing Charge
Henry Kallas and Donald Carey both 16 of Evart were taken into custody and held for investigation on charges of stealing gasoline from a car. The alleged theft occurred on Clare streets at 12:30 AM Monday, reported to Police Chief William B. Dunlop. Due to their age they were released to the Brobatton Officer of Ospeolal County Tuesday. Butcher cattle wanted at Young & eighner Meat Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kallas
Donald Carey
Evart
Clare
William B. Dunlop
Brobatton
Ospeolal
Navy Day Observance Promoted Across Glare
Commander Dunlop of the local American Legion Post urges observance of Navy Day on Sunday October 27. Flags will be flown along McHwan Street and in front of public buildings and in residential areas citywide.
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Dunlop
American Legion
McHwan ‘Street
Two Passengers Severely Hurt in Auto Crash
Grandmother Randall of Arthur township lies in critical condition at Irene Myers home in Harrison after a collision on US-27 north of Harrison Saturday morning. J P Myers attempted a left turn across the paving, hitting Pete Kosloski’s car driven in Harrison. Kosloski and Myers escaped with minor injuries. Rasmussen of Harrison suffered head lacerations and leg fractures and was treated at Clare General Hospital before returning home. Sheriff Seaver Amble investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandmother Randall
Arthur Township
Irene Myers
Harrison
J. P. Myers
Pete Kosloski
Chester Rasmussen
Kosloski
Th General Hospital
Clare
Myers
Seaver Amble
No Hunting on Farm Lands Requires Consent in Horton Law
The Horton trespass law defines hunting on farm lands or wood lots without owner consent as trespass. Penalties include fines of at least $10 and possible jail time. enforcement lies with the owner or lessee, not the conservation department. The goal is to improve hunter farmer relations through tickets issued by farm cooperatives and outreach programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Conservation Department
Horton Law
Williamston
Southern Michigan
H B Johnson Elected President of East Michigan Tourist Assn
The East Michigan Tourist Association elected Rev. H B Johnson of Oxford as president at the Bay City meeting on October 10. Johnson served as first vice president last year and will lead the group with a toast at the annual banquet in the absence of Michael A. Gorman. The organization also announced new officers and directors from Clare and surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Michigan Tourist Association
H. B. Johnson
Oxford
Howard W. Smith
Port Hope
Bay City
Johnson
Michael A. Gorman
Flint
EMTA
Clare
BHMT
Michigan
T. F. Marston
James Driver
Midland
John W. Jankowiak
Harley D. Peet
Chesaning
Robert Gillingham
Alpena
E. R. Chapman
Samuel Ball
A. I. Huntley
Saginaw
Vernon J. Brown
Mason
Congregational Church
Edmore
Little Stone
Mackinac Island
Robert A. Burns
Harrison
H. &. Fleming
Arthur Damoth
Gladwin
L. J. Budge
Beavertonz
Fef. M. Hull
B.T White, Jr
Levi Baumgartner
Isabella
E. L. Winslow
Fred L. Campbell
W. Webb McCall
Mt. Pleasant
Phillip T. Rich
Aaron Tr. Bliss
L. P. Larson
Roscommon
Clarence Smith
Philip Hall
Gordon Stephens
Frank Heginbotom
Pruden Miller
George Bowman
Houghton Laken
Mt Vernon Grange Elects Officers For Coming Year
At the Mt Vernon Grange meeting Monday evening officers were elected for the ensuing year. Master Jennings Archambault Overseer Arthur Archbold Lecturer May Brown Steward Ralph Brown Assistant Steward Fred Irwin Lady Assistant Steward Mable Irwin Chaplain Jennia Slentz Treasurer Walter White Secretary Icem Slentz Gate Keeper Wesley Oliver Ceres Eisie Wild Pomona Gretchen Archambank Flora Haith Brewer Next Monday a covered dish supper will honor members with October birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Jennings Archambault
Arthur Archbold
May Brown
Ralph Brown
Fred Irwin
Mable Irwin
Jennia Slentz
Walter White
Icem Slentz
Wesley Oliver
Ceres
Eisie Wild
Pomona
Gretchen Archambank
Flora—Haith Brewer
Governor Dickinson to Speak at Sunday Methodist Service
Gov Dickinson will be guest speaker at the Victory service Sunday at the Methodist church. A new Bible for the pulpit will be presented as a memorial during the service, scheduled for three o clock. The event is open to the public with no admission, but an offering will be received. Meals and groceries advertised for 118 Rat Street Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meth ‘Odist
Lurén D
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Clare-Isabella Dist. Association
Rebekahs and Oddfellows
Brinton
Fair Board
Eastern Michigan Association
Child Health
Traverse City
Theo. G. Bowler
Willkie Clubs
Methodist Board
W. E. Currie
Clare and Isabella County Club
A. E. Malder
State Highway Dept
RED Cross
Baptist Church Board
Young & Eighner Meat Market
Ste
Mrs. Randall
E. M.T.A
Gov. Dickinson
George's
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