Modern Super Service Station Being Erected in Clares Group
Earl Cradit owner of Farmers Service Station partners with Edward Heirholzer to build Farmers Super Service Station on West Fourth Street. New 80 by 40 foot fireproof steel concrete structure will stretch from Giant Super Market to Tucker Produce with modern facilities and three computing pumps. Underground tanks 5000 and 2000 gallons. Burns Northon contractor with Ackermans plumbing and heating and Gorr McIntosh electrical work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clares Fine
Earl Cradit
West Fourth St
Edward Heirholzer
Tucker Produce
Joyce
Farmers Super
Burton Northon
Ackermans
Gorr and
McIntosh
Early Resident Passes to Great Beyond
Margaret J. Border born December 17 1876 in Queensboro Ontario daughter of David and Eliza Border. She moved to Michigan at age 13 settling in Clare and married David Funnell December 25 1894. They had five children Henry Fred Vernon Ruth with Florence predeceasing in 1922. They farmed Vernon Township then lived in Clare until 1949 illness led her to Hart Marshall home where she died October 21 1950.
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Margaret J. Border
David
Eliza Border
Queensboro
Ontario
Michigan
Clare
David Funnell
Rosebush
Henry
Fred
Lansing
Vernon
Flint
Ruth
Coleman
Florence
Oil Showings Near Clare At 1412 Feet In Stray Sand
The Hendrie Johnson test well near Clare showed oil in the Michigan Stray Sand at 1412 feet after water flow when the eight inch casing reached 1040 feet. Casing was being set through the Marshall Red Rock at 1545 feet as the Paul Scott drilling crew continued work Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendrie Johnson
Clare
Michigan
Marshall
Red Rock
Paul Scott
Former Clare Resident Burt Green Dies at 73
Burt Green, former Clare resident, died suddenly at his Midland home on Wednesday morning at age 73 from a heart attack. Born October 15 1877 in Kent county he is survived by his widow Dora Grenall a daughter Mrs Harold Wise of Midland five sons Ernest Clare Russel and Arnold of Midland five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Bradley Funeral Home Midland this Friday at 8 30 o clock with interment in Midland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt Green
Clare
Midland
Kent County
Are You an Active Citizen in These United States
A Michigan Education Association release urges citizens to vote in every election and to study candidates and issues. It notes voter participation drops from 83 percent in 1896 to 51.7 percent in 1948 and calls on all eligible voters to register and vote intelligently for the best candidates and amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Michigan Education Association
County Garage Fire At Lake Station Causes Major Damage
A truck stored in the County Road Commission Garage at Lake Station caught fire at 11 15 pm Tuesday due to a wiring short. Clare Fire Chief John Bruckart and Farwell firefighters found the building engulfed and the truck ruined. They extinguished flames with chemicals, lacking water access. One of two trucks was away for repairs in Clare. Damage to both truck and building is insured.
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County Road Commission
Lake Station
Clare
John Bruckart
Farwell
Claré
Fish Supper and Bazaar at Metho dist Church
Friday night November 3 Metho dist church hosts a trout supper by Methodist men at 5 30 p m priced 1 25 a plate and a Christmas Bazaar by the WSCS ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
WSCS
Two Veterans Called Back Into Service From Army Reserves
T/Sgt Claude Glass one of the first World War II veterans recalled from Clare heads to Fort Lewis Washington after service in Germany. Jack Rodabaugh enlisted again in the U S Army Reserves and will report November 1 at Fort Lewis with duties at the Clare post office shifting duties to Max Allen as carrier. Both men are members of Pettit Kapplinger Post V F W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Claude Glass
Germany
Tacoma
Washington
Fort Lewis
Glass House Bar-B-Q
Glass
Jack Rodabauzh
U. S. Army
Max Allen
Hatton Township
Rodabaugh
Pettit-Kapplinger Post
V.F.W
Clare Business Men Entertain Farmers at annual Dinner
More than 200 Clare businessmen and farmer guests attended the Clare Chamber of Commerce Farmers Night at Hotel Doher ty. Rev Oscar W Olson opened the event, Bud Anderson welcomed attendees, toastmaster George White steered the program with the Sing Sing Singers and a lively radio campaign. Arleigh Gorr spoke for farmers, stressing unity and cooperation. John H. Doterty praised younger members, Leon Dull joined as a new member, and Major McMan and wife provided musical entertainment ending with the McMan's humorous Lauder impersonation and versatile piano numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Doherty
Oscar W. Olson
Chamber of Commerce
Bud Anderson
George White
George
Midland
Arleigh Gorr
Chamber of Cérimérce
John EH. Doterty
Chamber of Coninierce
Awas
Leon Dull
Robert McMan
Major McMan
Salvation Army
Saginaw
Harry Lauder
Chief Decker Too Tall For Tipsy Driver
Wilbur Loar of Beaverton, reportedly intoxicated, drove to a dead end and woke Alfred Smith after taking his car. Loar, 6 ft 6 in, fought arrest briefly, pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to drunken and disorderly conduct and was fined 13.50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Loar
R L Beaverton
Parently
North Cunningham
Alfred Smith
Smith
Loar
City Police
Decker
Lear
Pata Ja
Rev Elza Beery New Pastor of Rural Churches
At the Michigan Eldership gathering at Golenville Church of God Rev Hira Beery was assigned to Hagie and Arthuy Center Churches. The Hagie Church will host Sunday School 10 30 morning worship 11 30 with an installation service led by retiring pastor Rev M R Honderich. Christian Endeavor follows at 7 30 and midweek Prayer and Bible Study at 8 30 Wednesday. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Churches of God
Golenville Church of God
Hira Beery
Hagie
Arthuy Center
M. R. Honderich
Ford Sanders
Hagle
Christian Endeavor
Clare Baptist Church Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
The Clare Baptist Church held its annual meeting October 10 with Rev. Robert T. Burgess and the executive board revising by laws aimed at growth. Consecration and installation services are planned for next Sunday with Rev. Arthur Brower as guest speaker. Officials named include Deacons Dale Davis Harry Foss and Chas Krell, Deaconess Mrs. Rosens, Clerk Mrs. Ida May Loomis, and treasurer Arnold House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Baptist Church
Robert T. Burgess
Arthur Brower
Congo Gospel Mission
Villa Park
Dale Davis
Harry, Foss
Chas. Krell
Rosens Chaplin
Ida May Loomis
Senior Play Well Received Here Last Week End
The Clare High School Senior class presented the annual three act comedy The Daffy Dills to capacity audiences Thursday and Friday night. The show drew praise for the young cast and witty romance while a long list of backstage contributors helped the production run smoothly.
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Clare High School
the Sentinel
Don Barber
Ken Schieffer
Kay Green
Dave Fleming
Dave Border
Bill Stough
Nancy Brockway
Jerry Brown
Marjorie Kleiner
Helén Campbell
Sally Bicknell
Joan Magnus
Nelda Montney
Dorothy Dotlerty
Laurelles
Haring
Ruby Hoss
Janet Bradley
Sarah ‘Pryor
Betty ‘Thatcher
Carol Davis
Ste Sowle
Darlene Leay
Louisa
Rogers Bowler
Prosecution Continues Here On Grand Larceny Charges
State Police arrested Lloyd Edward Cowell of Temple on a grand larceny charge for cattle theft. He waived exam and was bound over to circuit court under $1,000 bond. Several others connected to local thefts received jail sentences or were bound over for trial.
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Lloyd Edward Cowell
Temple
Wn. B.' Dunlop
Cowell
A. A. Collins
R-1
Harrison
Owosso Packing Company
Sol Huber
Colling
Huber
Clare
William Phelps
R-2
Marion
Max B. Neal
Osceola County
Arthur Snyder
Clarence, Jr
Lake Station
R. J. Flowers
John Flowers
Edmond Woods
Hayes Township
Woods
State Bank
Linwood
Michigan
William Gonder
Duntop
Gonder
James Wixson
Gilmore Township
Donald E. Holbrook
Isabella County
Jackson
Party Invitation for Congregational Church Masquerade
A dress-up party and masquerade at the Congregational Church offers carnival booths games contests a fish pond and entertainment with refreshments. A prize will be given for the best costume. The public event welcomes a large crowd 7 oclock Saturday October 28.
Halloween Mailbox Vandalism Punishable by Law
The article notes annual spikes in damage to rural mail boxes around Halloween. It warns that tearing down mail boxes violates postal laws with penalties up to three years in prison or a $1000 fine. Authorities urge immediate reporting to police and the post office.
John W Lamb succumbs to ill health Friday
John Willis Lamb born October 6 1902 in Grant township Clare County Michigan died October 20 1950 at home in Clare at age 48 married July 19 1932 to Rose Leichert. Survived by wife aunt and uncle Wm Hber Beloit Wisconsin many relatives and friends. Funeral at Thurston Funeral Home Monday officiated by Rev Nobel C Davis with interment Cherry Grove Cemetery. Relatives from Saginaw and Midland attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Willis Lamb
John W
Lulu Lamb
Grant Township
Clare County
Michigan
Clare
Rose Leichert
Rose
Wm Hber
Beloit
Wisconsin
Arthur J
Thurston Funeral Home
Nobel C. Davis
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Saginaw and
Midland
DeMolay Initiates Two New Members at Glen F. Sanford Chapter
Last Monday Glen F. Sanford Chapter Order of DeMolay inducted Kenneth Ritter and Hadley Elgar in the initiatory degree. The degree will be exemplified next meeting at the local Masonic Temple on November 13, led by John Sexton and under officers headed by William Brewer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen F. Sanford
Order of DeMolay
Kenneth Ritter
Hadley Elgar
William Brewer
Masonic Temple
John Sexton
Clare High to Stage Dear Ruth with Piper Players
Seniors announce a Piper Players production at Clare High Auditorium on November 3 at 8 15 p m with a matinee at 2 00 p m featuring Dear Ruth and Hansel and Gretel using modern stylized scenery praised by Broadway and Hollywood figures. Tickets 20 cents for matinee and 60 cents for evening show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Piper
Ruth
Clare High School
Hansel and Gretel
Piper Players
America
Way
Hollywood
Red Skelton
New York
Middle West
Hedda Hopper
Theatre Arts Magazine
Wansel
Gretel
Clare
Hest
Paul
Buddy” Piper
Grocery Dealers Meeting Set for Clare October 30
A 8:00 p.m. meeting for Clare area grocery retailers will launch a consumer education project sponsored by county agent P. D. Gibson and Michigan State College specialists. Raymond Higgins of the Agricultural Economics Department will discuss buying displaying advertising and selling food in a demonstration talk. Grocers from Clare Farwell Lake Rosebush Coleman Beaverton and Harrison are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Clare High School
P. D. Gibson
Michigan State Colege
Raymond Higgins
Agricultural Economics Department
Michigan State College
Farwell
Lake
Rosebush
Coleman
Beaverton
Harrison
Principal Freshman Conference to be Held at Michigan
Michigan hosts the 72nd annual Principal Freshman Conference November 8 and 9 with 800 plus high school principals and deans invited. The event expands from a single day to include round table discussions at the Michigan Union, principal student interviews, and multiple discussion groups led by high school leaders with University counselors present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Michigan
Ira M. Smith
Michigan
Michigan Union
Alexander G. Ruthven
Ivan G. Crawford
College of Engineering
Clare High School
Floyd Norcutt
Autumn MBA District Meeting At Farwell High
The Clare and Isabella district autumn MBA meeting held at Farwell High School on Wednesday October 25 was well attended. About 200 teachers were served dinner by the WSC. Dr. Anspach president of Central Michigan Teachers College spoke on his Europe trip in the Flying Classroom. Miss Margaret Stevenson NAS president spoke on services the MBA provides to members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare and Isabella
Farwell High School
W.S.C.8
Anspach
Central Michigan Teachers College
Europe
Margaret Stevenson
National Education Association
M.A
Forsythia in Bloom Near Mrs. Cora Wilson’s Porch
A large Forsythia bush near Mrs. Cora Wilson’s porch displays a profusion of yellow blooms. The shrub’s early spring color stands out in the western exposure, brightening the surroundings as one of the season’s first flowering plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Wilson
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Farmers Service
West Fourth Street
Margaret Funnell
Army
Chief Decker
Elza Beery New
Eagle Church
Baptist Church
St. Cecilius Church Parfors
Hata
Signa Pht
John W. Lamb
DeMolay Initittes
Piper Playars
Clare School
Ann Arbor
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