Weekend Visits and Local Social Roundup at Clear Lake and Surroundings
Detroit residents Mr and Mrs L Spencer and son A W stayed at a Clear Lake cottage over the weekend. Flint couple Mr and Mrs Hall visited with Detroit neighbors Mr and Mrs Grimes and two children at Ambrosier home for dinner. Royal Oak residents Mr and Mrs L Gline with Dana and Mary Lou spent Saturday and Sunday at a Clear Lake log cabin. East Lansing’s Layle Littlefield joined parents at Bear Lake. Numerous local families attended social visits and events including a Wentworth barn raising bee with August Geahardt and Susan Schultz visiting from Saginaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Lansing
Bear Lake
Hinkville Social Round and Community Death Notice
HINKLEVILLE Mr and Mrs HT Leaf of Detroit visited Volney Davis and wife Friday. Mr and Mrs Clair Stanley and gon Ployd of Harrison were supper guests at Hawkins Friday. Mr and Mrs mer Par ent were callers Monday. Mr and Mrs Wellington Moline of Sparta spend days with Leo Oliver and family in Toledo. Mr and Mrs Ervin Calkins and family recently moved from West Finley Pa to Clare. Calkins sons Raymond and John shingling a large shed for Vera Moline this week. Mr and Mrs I N Smart of Herrick were guests of the Hinkles Sunday. The community mourns the death of Wm Burston druggist at Farwell for years. The family extend sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HT. Leaf
Detroit
Hée
Volney Davis
Clair Stanley
Gon. Ployd
Harrison
Hawkins Home
Mer
Wellington Moline
Sparta
Leo Oliver
Toledo Ware
Hinkle and
Farwell
Weekend social notes from mid century Ann Arbor area
Warren Stevens and wife visit from Ann Arbor with Waugh of Dexter and Fleming of Ann Arbor. Olen Witt family settles on Meryl Davisor farm. Robert Tweedy and family from Detroit visit Milton Davison. Harold Rees and daughter from Farwell join for Sunday dinner. Mrs. Henry Tryon leaves for Washington. Various locals host and visit relatives as Mildred Hanes moves to Clare Fin day for work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Stevens
Ann Arbor
Waugh
Dexter
Mr. Fleming
Simon Utley
Olen Witt
Meryl Davisor
Robert Tweedy
Detroit
Milton Davison
Harold Rees
Farwell
Miso
San Pa
Ellen Tryon
Lela Sanbory
Marysville
Washington
Mildred Hanes
Clare Findlay
Ad. ‘Hanes
West Grant Social News From Sunday Gatherings
Mrs Chris Webber’s nephew Richard Geahardt wed a Saginaw bride at the Lutheran church. Hollie Barber moved back to the family farm. Threshers worked for Mr Hilliard on Friday. Rose Reynolds returns from Flint for two weeks. George and Mrs Russell visited home Sunday. George Stone of Flint visited Dale Reynolds Thursday. A farewell party for Mr and Mrs Robert Wilson drew locals Monday evening. They are moving to a new farm this week with Mrs Koeplinger and friends Donald Edwards and Charles Halier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Webber
Richard Geahardt
Saginaw
Hollie Barber
Hilliard
Rose Reynolds
Flint
George. Russell
Geo. Stone
Dale Reynolds
Robert @Wilson
Duncan M Koeplinger
Merle Hdwards
Chas. Halier
Donald
Wilson Rinehart
Cora Wilson
Edith Raymond
Otto Hildebrandt
Herbert Redman
Coleman
John Bueters
Robert, Cochran
Rinehart
William Butters
Lansing
Beaverton
Grace Rinehart
Brewer School House
Adv
Woman recounts Kruschen Salts weight loss results
A reader testimonial describes taking Kruschen Salts for nine months and lowering blood pressure from 290 to 214 while losing 42 pounds. The letter claims health benefits and increased energy, noting a daily dose in hot water and availability at local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.B. Mugsell
Clare
Hunters outnumber game amid busy week in West Freeman
A busy week in West Freeman sees many visitors and social events. A box social at the hall raised funds for hall rights while residents and visitors from Arcola Detroit and near Sears gathered or visited kin and neighbors over the weekend.
Local Family News and Community Notes
Brown corners announce the arrival of a 5 pound boy to Mr and Mrs Charles Wallace. Several visiting and calling events surround residents including Forest Garver, George Silver, Charlie Rieinhardt, and Eunice Coulter assisting at home. Harvest festival at Dover Tabernacle described with fine chorus. area families travel, hunt, and attend. The Boys Handicraft Club reorganizes at the school with ten members and new officers. Girls Club planned. Halloween party set at Russell Armentrout’s on October Bist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wallace
Emmet Robinett
George Silver
Forest Garver
Charlie Rieinhardt
Frank Wasnt
Amuse Greeny
Sam- Ayana
Eunice Coulter
Harold Sunday
John Coulter
Clair
George ‘Bates
Charles Kleinhardt
Harrison
Charlie
James Lower
Hdna
Wilbur Lower
Gladwin
Harvey
Lester Alien
Fay Lower
Detroit
Glenn
Bryan Miller
Ira
Nash
Robert Kleinhardt
Lewis
Leonel Gréen
Hdward Maenuis
Russell Armentrout
Weekend Social Notes From Hegemane Area
Mrs May and family from Detroit visit Mrs May's parents and Mrs C J Harvey. Week end guests at Gr Harvey home include Mr and Mrs Harry Jones and Tommy from Detroit, Immogene Blygtone of Mann Siding. Mrs Clare McQueen ill. Bernie Harvey of Flint visited relatives. May Skinner from Flint plans two week trip. Local families join at Brown and Levi Smith homes Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy ‘Batch
A. B. Haines
Hegemaine
Walter
May
Detroit
C.J. Harvey
Stephison
Gr. Harvey
Harry Jones
Tommy
Central Gilmore Church Notes and Local Social Updates
Central Gilmore Church of Christ lists services with Pastor B. Be. Vayette and notes a Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and preaching at 11:00 a.m. A party for Alvin Woods' birthday yields proceeds of 50.30 for church welfare. Other items include visits, a new baby named Myrle Deane, and a church party planned for October 26 at Hdna Robison's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Woods
Mr. Wood
Gabe van Buskirk
Myrle Deane
O. A. Kates
Mrs. Whaymer
Flint
Jank Stannard
Chas. Hames
Hdna Robison
Howard Spooner
Baby
Guy Perry
Heart
Archie
Claud Fordyce
Silver Lake
Elm Grove Hildership meeting and local notices
On Sunday October 14 Elm Grove held the annual Michigan Hildership meeting with Rev. Fred Snyder of McBride and Rev. Roy Miller of New Haven Center presiding. Officers chosen include Chairman Rev. M. R. Hendrich Clerk Rev. Roy Miller and others. Pine River circuit added to Rev. Miller’s field. Sunday School 11:00 preaching 8:00. Numerous local residents visited or were noted for events and illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Church of God
Fred Snyder
McBride
This Place
Roy Miller
New Haven Center
M. R. Hendrich
Charles Humphrey
Christ Nickert
Pine River Circuit
Roy Millersfield
Local callings and visits noted in Spink and nearby towns
Mrs Bates and her son from Rand Rapids visited Mrs Presley and daughter Betty of Herrick. Mrs Ruby Thompson and Mrs Jennie Bates stayed with relatives in Pontiac. C Stone and family at Thompson home during absence. Visitors to Bates home included Mrs Eilen Gilbs of Midland, Mrs Wm Wilson and children, Miss Irene Grigg and Norman Gerow of Clare. Hagle Aid to meet with Mrs Barton on Thursday November 1. Frank Haas of Detroit and Ed Hanes of Farwell stayed at O S Runyan home Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Hilyard
Battle Creek
Harley Bentley
Sears
Ju. Finch
Jesse Timpe
Utley
Chas
Tigner
Midland
B. Bates
Rand. Rapids
John
Presley
Betty
Herrick
Spink
Ruby- Thompson
Jennie Bates
Pontiac
C. Stone
Thompson
Bates
Eilen Gilbs
Wm. Wilson
Irene Grigg
Norman Gerow
Clare
Hagle Aid Society
F. Barton
Frank Haas
Detroit
Ed. Hanes
Farwell
O. S
Social visit notes and church activities in Dow City area
Mr and Mrs Carl Webber and guests visited from Grant and Chicago with extended family, attending a Tuesday evening gathering hosted by Miss Kleiner. Rev Stucky from Detroit spoke at Sunday service and led singing with David Stucky. Upcoming events include Sunday school rally day on November 4 and election of officers with Mrs Clara Rockey and Miss Helen Kleiner in charge. Mrs B Allen plans hospital tonsil operation in Mt Pleasant with accompanying friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Webber
Dows
Town
Chris Webber
Grant
Henry Kleiner
Chris Kleiner
Webber
Chicago
Century of Progress
A. H. Hutchinson
Midland
Frank Allen
Pontiac
Wm. Horton
Flint
Aid
Fred Allen
Frank Barton
Stucky
Detroit
David
Clara Rockey
Helen’ Kleiner
B. Allen
Allen
Ernest Kleiner Ane
Chris. Kleiner
Creo poulsion cold remedy claim and refund offer
An advertisement urges quick action against colds with Creo poulsion promising seven benefits in one formula. It stresses a powerful yet harmless product and states druggists will refund money on the spot if the cough or cold is not relieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wu Ady
County Road Commission Sets Maintenance Contract 1934
The Board of County Road Commissioners met on October 4 1934. Key actions include approving a maintenance contract with the State Highway Department for 1934 and authorizing signatories, approving county and state payrolls, and authorizing the turn of an International truck to S A Wilkinson for 196.00 as part payment. Bills totaling numerous sums were read and allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nix
Somerville
Semenville and Ladd
Commissioner Asling
Ladd
State Highway Department
Mr. Asline
S.A. Wilkinson
Wm.h. Dunn
County road board approves replacing two trucks in Harrison
At a special Clare County Road Board meeting in Harrison Michigan on October 9 1934 the board voted to replace two worn out county trucks trading in the old units and seek the best price for two new replacements. Chairman O C presided with Commissioners Somerville Ladd and Asline present. Adjourned. Clerk W A Henderson records the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Mich
Clare County Road
Court House
O. C. Somerville
Somerville, Ladd
Asline
Ladd
Asline and Ladd
Wm. A. Henderson
Local Notes From Clare and Surrounding Areas
Clare community folks spend weekends visiting kin and hunting with Bert and John Jackson Herman Leis and Lewis Brown. Wm Gruno and family join Levi Mitchells for a weekend in Flint. A Hart Brockway gathering drew a large crowd. Paul Gruno heads to Pontiac and John Pfannes family to Chicago for Century of Progress. Chas Stone stays on James Thompson farm while T. is in Pontiac. Digging potatoes continues as season winds down. Sentinel liners circulate in homes across Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert and
John Jackson
Herman Leis
Clare
Lewis Brown
Wm. Gruno
Flint
Levi Mitchell
Hart Brockway
Paul Gruno
Pontiac
Wmn. Hileman
John
Ruby
John Pfannes
Richard
Nick
Chicago
Century of Progress
Chas. Stone
James
Thompson
Ordinance 148 Appropriates City Funds for Endowments and Services
City of Clare approves funds for contingencies general street electric police fire cemetery sinking and interest library park sewer and school totals 28688.70 with sections directing levy of taxes and immediate effect approval by Mayor Jesse Hampton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Jesse Hampton
Mortgage foreclosure sale of Clare County farm in 1934
Notice of foreclosure on a 120 acre Sheridan Township farm in Clare County Michigan under a 1923 mortgage to The Virginian Joint Stock Land Bank of Charleston West Virginia. Sale set for December 8 1934 at 10:00 AM at the north front door of the Clare County Courthouse Harrison Michigan. Assignee: Virginian Joint Stock Land Bank of Charleston. Attorney: O W Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel DeGeer
Catherine DeGeer
Clare
Clare Oo
Michigan
Office of the Register of Deeds
County of
State of
Clare County
First Joint Stock Land Bank of Cleveland
Cleveland
Ohio
Federal Farm Loan Board
Columbus Joint Stock Land Bank of Columbus
Columbus
Cinean Ohio
Alumbus
Evid Hy
Eredrtificn PeeiQl
Glare County
Virginian Joint Stock Land Bank of Charleston
Charleston
West Virginia
the Congress of the United States of America
Federal Farm Loan Act
Farm Loan Commissioner of Record
Joint Stock Land Bank of
Joel
DeGeer
Catherine ‘DeGeer
Feee
Court House
Harrison
Torwat
Sheridan
Bank OF “Charleston
West. Virginia
OW. Wilson
Virginian Land Bank
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Mint
Orin Reynolds
Geahardt
Wentworth
August Geahardt
Susan Schultz
Weber
Koeplinger
Bert Chapman
West Grant
West Freeman
Elton. Daswell
A. Shinabarger
Art Hansen
Otis Hansen
Wm. Blains
Windover
Carl Shinabarger
Af Lake
S. EB. Shinabarger
Histon VanOrder
Harry Reed
Leon Finch
Harry Bouchers
Olig Hansen
Art Hansens
Mrs. Croston
Higia Hickok
Alice Shinabarger
Louie Hathon
Lake
Mrs. Hathon
Helen Gaffney
Evart
Central Gilmore
Elm Grove
Maple Grove
Proueedinys
Board OF County Road Commissioners
Sheaffers Auto Service
I. E. Hampton
Acme Motors Truck, Co
la France Republic Sales Corp
Peerless Oil Co
International Harvester Co
Clare Realty Co
H. Anger
Kokoska Freight Lines
Tyler Lowery Co
Ren. Traines
Gen. Dist. Corp
C. F. Battenfeld Oil Co
Fred M. Dancer
Harrison Elevator Co
Clare & Beaverton Lumber Co
Hughes Bros
Art Claushon
H. J. Foster
Clares Garge
Howard DeBarr
Sentinel
Thig
McEwan Street
Mick
K. Hammierberg
Christina M. Schutt
B. J. Sanford
McEwan St. Clare
Alexander E. Wylie Sawyer
Slare
Tatman’ Building
T. Carl Holbrook
Clare, Michigan
McEwan
H. R. Hess
Osteopathic
Doherty
DR. C. B. Neff
Dunlop
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