Friday Gridiron Battle Highlights Clare Victory
Clare defeated Shepherd 13 to 0 as John Davy added a goal after a second quarter stand. Wallace Johnson and Frank Petchnik were among standouts while Beaverton boosters urged support for Friday’s season finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Johnson
F. Petchnik
R. End—Davy
R. Tackie
Lawson
Seiter
White
Cluley
L. Tackie
McNerney
End—Kidder
J. Johson
Thayer
Schoonover
Beaverton
Clare
Woman Injured in Doorway Glass Breaks Arm
Mrs. Jay Green suffered severe cuts to both arms and a severed artery when she fell through a glass door Saturday afternoon. Mr. Green was bringing in sample cases when she stumbled over a chair rocker and blocked the door. Nine stitches closed one wound. doctors expect no complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Green
Pere Marquette Makes Annual Inspection Tour
The Pere Marquette Railway begins its eleventh annual inspection, entering the second week with Ludington and Manistee as objectives. President Frank H. Alfred leads about 50 officials on a special train. The tour covers western, Canadian, and Thumb district lines with full staff participation and two corps of secretaries handling correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saginaw
Pere Marquette Railway
Ludington
Manistee
Thumb
Frank H. Alfred
Rural Fire Truck Rates Set to Cover Expenses
In a move to maintain rural fire protection services, officials consider charging patrons a trip fee along with a chemical section charge. C A Wellman, Chief, notes the proposal aims to fund general expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Same Ne
Chemical Sect
Refreshment Committee Praised for Elegant Chicken Supper
The Baptist Sunday School class appointed a refreshment committee for the monthly meeting held at Mr and Mrs Fred Loomis home. Guests praised the elegant chicken supper served last week Thursday evening and enjoyed a social hour following the basineds session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Sunday School
Fred Loomis
Bugler From General Custer's Brigade Reflects on Civil War Days
Mr. J. W. Reed, 91, recalls Civil War experiences as a bugler in the 7th Michigan Cavalry. He and wife visit relatives in Marion. Reed joined the 23rd Michigan Infantry but transferred early. two horses were shot under him and he was twice wounded. The Marion Press honors surviving veterans in their final years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Reed
Michigan
Barry County
Reed
Init
Calvalry, Co. H
Marion Press
Michigan Retail Dry Goods Association Meets in Clare
A sectional meeting and banquet of the Michigan Retail Dry Goods Association was held at Hotel Doherty in Clare. Representatives from Mt. Pleasant Alma Ithaca Gladwin and Clare attended with talks by N A Elden Rev H B Johnson and president George T Bullen. Jason Hammond outlined the council and association work while Celia R Case led the educational department. Attendees praised advertising methods and hotel accommodations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Retail Dry Goods Association
Doherty
Mt. Pleasant
Alma
Ithaca
Gladwin
Clare
N. A. Elden
H. B. Johnson
George T. Bullen
Albion
Michigan
Jason ©. Hammond
Lansing
Hammond
Michigan Retailers Council
Michigan Association
Celia R. Case
Clare County Leads In Central Michigan Normal School Attendees
Clare county ranks sixth in student representation at Central Michigan Normal School with 26 attendees. The county’s listed students include John Asline Olga Dixon Helen Hether Florence Holbrook Ensley Hubel Ed Hubel Emma Jennings Paul Koch Gertrude McGonnell Vernell Reeder Iva Schaat Helen Slentz Luia Woolston Farwell Bernice Abbott Lena Kidd Ruth McGoogan Harrison Alice Bruce Helen Clute Raymond Nash Mildred Weaver. Isabella county tops with 214 students, Gratiot 80, and Montcalm and Saginaw tied at 54.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Sth
Central Michigan Normal School
Mt. Pleasant Normal
Isabella County
Gratiot County
Montcalm
Saginaw
Tuscola
Osceola
Midland
Clare John Asline
Olga Dixon
Helen’ Hether
Florence Holbrook
Ensley Hubel
Ed. Hubel
Emma Jennings
Paul Koch
Gertrude MicGonnell
Vernell Reeder
Iva Schaat
Helen Slentz
Luia
Woolston Farwell
Bernice Abbott
Lena Kidd
Ruth McGoogan
Harrison
Alice Bruce
Helen. Clute
Raymond Nash
Mildred Weaver
Shower Honors Mrs Vaughn Wedge Debra Marlin
A miscellaneous shower was hosted Wednesday evening at the home of the Misses Nettie and Florencé Gréen in honor of Mrs Vaughn Wedge formerly Debra Marlin. Guests enjoyed a social evening as many gifts were presented to the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie
Florencé Gréen
Vaughn Wedge
Debra Marlin
Effis
Clare Mourns Henry C Ball A Notable Citizen
Henry C Ball died at his Clare home on October 22 at age 80 years 8 months 15 days. Born in Plymouth Pennsylvania July 7 1845 he moved with his family to Bethany later to Waymart and finally Clare in 1890. A longtime Pere Marquette employee and later Clare County Savings Bank worker he loved flowers and flowers brightened many sick friends. He survived only by his wife Nellie J Ball funeral services were held at his home conducted by Rev H B Johnson and he was buried in Cherry Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Ball
Clare
Henry ‘Clay
Plymouth
West Wifth Street
Bethany
Nellie J. Wilson
Waymart
Michigan
Saginaw
Clare County Savings Bank
H. B. Johnson
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Flint Man Takes Clare Bride Thursday
Thursday evening October 29 at 8 o'clock Miss Velma Miller of Flint married Dale B. Scheer son of Mr and Mrs C Scheer of Flint. The ceremony was at the bride's home with Rev H B Johnson officiating. The couple will reside in Flint after November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velma
Maude Miller
Dale B. Scheer
C. Scheer
Flint
H. B. Johnson
Feyrl Pettibone
Clare
Leo Flynn
Beaverton
Clare High School
Auction Sales Schedule Across Local Farms This Week
A series of farm auctions is listed from Monday to Friday. Cloud Reker hosts an all day sale near Cornwell farm with Brown Corners Ladies Aid serving lunch. Vern Molline rents a farm and holds a sale west of Clare on M-20. O H Breen sells personal property near Loomis. Milton Leitner as administrator advertises a large list for Auctioneer Groves. Friday features the largest stock sale in the area with Frank Blesch listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloud Reker
Cornwell Farm
Brown Corners Ladies Aid
Vern Moline
Clare
Milton Leitner
Groves
Frank Blesch
Card of Thanks from Mr. and Mrs. Chas Wallace
We wish to express heartfelt thanks to dear friends and neighbors for many acts of kindness during our hour of sorrow and sickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Wallace
Parked car blamed for crash on M-14 near Clare
A parked automobile on the highway caused a collision ten miles south of Clare on trunk line M-14. Deputy Game Warden Eugene Pettit and F G Sanford, en route to Mt. Pleasant, struck the rear of the darkened car, escaping with minor injuries. Pettit's touring car was wrecked and deemed junk. the other car had minimal damage. The parked car occupants remain unidentified. license number expected to identify them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Eugene Pettit
Pettit
F. G. Sanford
Mt. Pleasant
Roll Call Drive Opens November 11
Rev. H. B. Johnson outlines Red Cross membership levels of 25 10 5 and 1 dollars with 50 cents from each going to National Headquarters. Local Chapter retains the rest to fund county work. Roll Call is the sole support method with plans for a record enrollment and higher totals than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
H. B. Johnson
Red Cross
Clare County
The
National Red Cross
Princess Theatre Week Schedule October 31 to November 6
The Princess Theatre lists films from October 31 to November 6 with diverse fare. Code of the West stars Tom Moore and Zane Grey Western romance. Oh Doctor with Reginald Denny. As Man Desires featuring Milton Sills. He Hated to Be Sick and Hated to Get Well. Marry Me with Florence Victor. Matinee Tuesday 3:30 20c 10c. Coming November 23 24 25 The Freshman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Moore
Zane Grey
Reginald Denny
Milton Sills
Florence Victor
Hunter Pettit Marriage Surprise at Mt Pleasant
Miss Mary EH Hunter and Carl BE Pattit were married at the Methodist parsonage in Mt Pleasant on October 22, with Rev W F Leford officiating. The bride hails from Hatton township and the groom resides with his parents, Mr and Mrs G H Pettit. Best wishes pour in for their life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary EH. Hunter
Carl BE. Pattit
Mt. Pleasant
Thanks for kindness during illness and death of father and brother
We express sincere gratitude to friends who assisted us during his illness and passing. Special thanks to Rev. Smith for comforting words and hymns, to Mr Friz for kindness, and to the Badgley and Phillips families for floral offerings.
Death of William Badgley Recalls A Long Wisconsin Life
The community mourns the death of William Badgley who died October 22, 1925 in Herrick Michigan after a long life that began in Hastings Ontario. He was born October 29, 1845, married Elizabeth Presley in 1869 and had seven children. Surviving sons Henry of Chicago Arthur of Detroit and Roy of Dickinson, ND. Funeral at Herrick church with Rev. Smith officiating and interment Cherry Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Badgley
Herrick
Mr. Badgley
Hastings
County
Ontario
Canada
William
Abigail Garrison Badgley
Elizabeth ‘ Presley
Henry
Chicago
Arthur
Detroit
Roy
Dickinson
North Dakota
Saginaw
Mich
Clare
Wise Township
M. EB. Church
Smith
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Badgley
Arthur Badgley
Lilian
H. F. Badgley
J L. Badgley
State urges end to girls interscholastic basketball
State department representatives at Big Rapids call to discontinue girls interscholastic basketball citing health risks and nervous temperament concerns. Letter to Clare Superintendent Gumser notes national and state recommendations, with several schools already abolishing such competition and normal schools weighing changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Big Rapids
Gumser
National Physical Education Association
Chicago
O. K
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Hastings
Hast Lansing
Community Supper Thanks Donors and Churches Cooperation
The Ladies Aid Society of the church thanks all who donated aid and assisted in making the supper a success. Gratitude is extended to the various churches for their cooperation and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
M, BH
American Legion Post Elect Officers at Walter H Larman Post
About thirty members gathered at Phelps cafeteria for the annual meeting and election of the 1926 officers. The group approved spending 25 dollars for magazines for the city library and pledged cooperation with schools for Armistice Day. They also agreed to turn over street flags to owners and thanked Mr and Mrs George H Phelps and city firemen for support and a Firemen Legion ball donate. The County Memorial Fund will be updated next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Larman
American Legion
Phelp
N. L. Tibbits
James A. Clute
Adj
County Memorial Fund
Geo. H. Phelps
City Firemen
Firemen-Legion
Wolsey Chosen Rabbis' President
Rabbi Louis Wolsey of Philadelphia son of Mr and Mrs Wolsey formerly of this city was elected president of the Central Conference of American Rabbis at the closing session of its annual convention in Cincinnati Ohio. His election is seen as a high honor reflecting years of active leadership and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Louis Wolsey
Philadelphia
Wn. Wolsey
Central Conference of American Rabbis
Cincinnati
Wolsey
the Sentinel
Ladies of LDS Auxiliary Applaud Apron Candy Sale
The Ladies of the L. D. S. Auxiliary thank all who helped make their apron and candy sale a splendid success. Aprons are available for purchase from Mrs. F. Newsom, 210 State Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Newsom
State Street
Banquet Showcases Eastern Michigan Tourism Efforts in Bay City
Nearly four hundred men from eastern Michigan counties attended the North Eastern Michigan Development Bureau and East Michigan Tourist Association banquet at the Wenonah hotel in Bay City. Arthur H. Vandenburg urged statewide tourism funding and promotion, while local officials and performers provided entertainment and brief addresses highlighting a strong year for regional development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern
Michigan
North Eastern Michigan Development Bureau
East Michigan Tourist Association
Wenonah Hotel
Bay City
Harvey Campbell
Detroit Chamber of Commerce
la Forge Orchestra
Hugh Gray
Grand Rapids
Sec’y
West Michigan Tourist and Resort Association
Floyd A.allen
Flint
Herman Lundesn
Lewiston
Northeastern Development Bureau
Bay City Quintette
Scoville
Regent Theatre
Mr. Anderson
Port Huron
Michigan Hotel Association
William Otto
Flint Chamber of Commerce
Arthur H. Vandenburg
Grand Rapids Herald
Beacon Street
Bostom
Caple Couple Plans Move to Alma and Floral Shop
Walter Caple to erect a new floral shop building in Alma using Mt. Pleasant greenhouse flowers. The Caples will occupy the Corner Woodworth and Center streets home, with Walter still owning Mt. Pleasant greenhouses and spending much time in Mt. Pleasant. Specialhat sale advertised for Mrs. Howlett at 125 East 4th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Caple
Alma
Mt. Pleasant
Caple
Woodworth
Center Streets
Walter
Mt. Pleasant Graeus
Sportsmanship as a standard in Michigan high school play
A Beaverton football game is framed as a test of true sportsmanship. The article cites the Michigan High School Athletic Association on courteous fair and respectful conduct for players spectators coaches and officials. It urges mutual respect and fair dealing whether Beaverton wins or loses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan High School Athletic Association
Battte
Beaverton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shepherd
Owns
Frank Petchnik
Wallace Johnson
Downs
Shepher
John Davy
Pere Marquette
C. A. Wellman
General Custer
J. W. Reed
Marion
Read
Lowry Brothers
J. F. Piper
Frank Grover
Ed. Dougherty
HOTEL
C. MN
Flint Man
Velma G. Miller
Loomis
O. H. Breen
Princess Theatre
Hunter-Pettit
Wm. Badgley
Department of Public Instruction
W. W. Gumser
American Legion Post
Phelp’s
Rabbis
Clare Young
Northeastern Michigan Development Bureau
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