Conrad Walker Becomes Tenth District Legion Leader in Escanaba
Conrad Walker of Clare is installed as District Commander of the Tenth District Association of the American Legion and joins the Department Executive Committee in Escanaba after election at West Branch. A Sandoval Illinois native, he served in World War I with the 309th Engineers overseas, later joining multiple posts including Racine and Clare. His leadership increased Clare Post membership to 108, and he has held several district and state roles with the Sons of the Legion. Mrs. Walker, active Clare Auxiliary Past President, also serves in the Clare Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Walker
Clare
Tenth District Association of the American Legion
Department
Escanaba
West Branch
Michigan
American Legion
Sandoval
Illinois
Germany
United States
France
309Th Engineers
Walker
Clare County
Nurses Army Corps No. 351
Racine Wisconsin
Racine
Clare Post
Sons of the Legion
Sons of the American Legion
Clare American Legion Auxilary
Connie
Page Hight
Car Crash on County Line Injures Dave Wilson
Dave Wilson, 63, a carpenter from near Stevenson Lake, was injured in a Monday morning collision about 7:00 on the County Line when his Model T Ford was hit by Archie McDonald’s Thayer Dairy Chevrolet. Wilson was treated at Clare County General Hospital and released the same afternoon. McDonald recovered at work Tuesday. Deputy Sheriff Jas. Glute investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Wilson
Stevenson Lake
Clare County General Hospital
Mr. Wilson
Schaeffer
Thayer Dairy
Wilson
McDonald
Jas. Glute
Railway Express Day at New York World's Fair
Local express agent John Roda baugh announces Sunday September 10 as Railway Express Day at the New York World's Fair. A poster campaign reproducing the fair theme will advertise the event, with posters already in offices and terminals nationwide to promote a red letter day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World's Fair
John Rodabaugh
Railway Express
Express Company
United States
September Term of Circuit Court Opens Tuesday
September term of the circuit court opens Tuesday with petitions for naturalization for Frados Velichko and George Wallace Cameron. Criminal calendar lists People v. Bob Stager and People v. Eugene Williams for entering and breaking. Various assumpsit, ejectment, and trespass actions plus several chancery and probate matters fill the docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frados Velichko
George Wallace Cameron
the People
Bob Stager
Eugene Williams
Fred Aiey
Loose Wiles Biscuit Company
Assumpsit
Galvin J. Harvey
County of Clare
Ralph Sherwood
Ernie S. Louma
Adolphus Thompson
Sadie W. Dille
Arthur J. Bonninghauser
Edna F
G. A. Anderson Lumber Co
Clare Elevator Co
Joseph D. Brown
Harold Albright
Robert Shull
Inez Holford Willie
Jay C. Hamer
K. Burr Hamer
James Duncan
Chancery Calendar
Addie Coplin
Ross A. Alicire
Andy Richardson
Sarah J. Richardson
Margaret Fobear
Curtis Rodenbo
Nellie M. Rodenbo
Fred Clark
Zola M. Clark
George van Buskirk
Wade
H. van Buskirk
Gulf Ref. Co
John S. Deubel
James S. Bicknell
Services Resume at First Congregational Church
Rev and Mrs Albert Dawe return from vacation and Sunday worship resumes at the First Congregational Church. Services will be held in the basement during auditorium repairs with worship at 10 15 and church school at 11 30. Officials urge members and friends to attend. Butcher cattle wanted Young and eighter Most Markets Btf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Dawe
First Congregational Church
Popular Young Couple Married at St Henrys Vernon
Miss Viola Murphy and Lloyd Montgomery united in a nuptial high mass at St Henrys Vernon. The couple's reception followed at the bride’s grandfather Joseph Horan home. They plan a honeymoon in northern Michigan and will reside in Rosebush. The bride and groom are local graduates and work in regional firms. Out of town guests included relatives from Battle Creek Lansing and Mount Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Henry’s Church
Vernon
Viola Murphy
Mary Murphy
Lloyd Montgomery
Charles Wright
Father Thomaszewski
Pat Horan
Laubenthal
Beal ‘City
Dorothy
William Murphy
L. H. Moon
J. B. Orvis
Groom
Glen Wilkinson
James Orvis
Battle Creek
Joseph Murphy
Larry Kain
Lansing
Clare Kiwanis Club Plans Night Lighting for Clare High
The Clare Kiwanis Club approved financing a lighting project for the Clare High School athletic fields with help from Kiwanian George Scott. Light poles will flank football and softball fields so either can host night games, construction due soon, ahead of the 1939 football season opening. Visitors included Joe Alexander and others, with Lt. Governor Tim Cotter leading a Michigan Kiwanis Convention program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Kiwanis Club
Doherty
George Scott
Lake
Kiwanians
Clare High School Pioneers
Joe Alexander
Lansing
Hol. Smith
Mt. Pleasant
L. H. Moon
Rosebush
Jack Hall
Carl Wile
St. Claire Shores
Michigan Kiwanis
Charlevoix
Tim Cotter
Willard Bicknell
F. G. Slattery
Albert Haley
Eagle Christian Endeavor 10 Presents Musical Program
The Eagle Christian Endeavor Society will present a musical program at eight o'clock Sunday evening September 3 at the Eagle church. A free-will offering will be taken for home missionary work. All invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Christian Endeavor
Hagle Christian Endeavor Society
Hagle
Tree
Child Narrowly Escapes Serious Injury Tuesday
A four year old boy narrowly escaped serious injury Tuesday near the Magnus farm when he fell from a car. Mrs Hudson Jones and Mrs Roy Myers of Temple were returning home after shopping in Clare when the fall occurred. The driver instantly braked saving the child from being run over. He was recovered with only a few bruises. Officials urge motorists to keep children away from moving car doors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnus
Hudson Jones
Roy ‘Myers
Temple
Clare
Clare County Fair Opens With Record Livestock Exhibit
The fifty third annual Clare County Fair opened with 93 livestock registrations, up from 68 last year, showcasing strong Home Economics and 4H displays. Free acts and rides drew hearty approval as Wednesday fireworks exceeded expectations and organizers predicted record crowds Thursday and Friday. Officials thank local business leaders and residents for support in the 1939 fair’s success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County Fair
Warren Sharp to study aviation at Chicago University
Warren Sharp has won a scholarship to Chicago University and will study aviation. He previously joined the Government Flying Service at Selvedge Field Mt Clemens Michigan and was promoted to a secretarial role in the Headquarters Department. He and 29 others will train as superintendents of mechanics and upon completion may become officers in charge of inspection. he sends a letter to foster parents noting strong grades and hard work. The Methodist Auxiliary announces a rummage sale September 16 through 2% Place details follow in local notices.
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Warren Sharp
Chicago University
Warren
Flying Corps
Selfvidge Field
Mt. Clemens
Michigan
Chicago
Department of Mechanics
O. W. Nash
Tim
Farwell Readies Labor Day Celebration With Exhibits
Farwell prepares for a large Labor Day event on Monday September 4 highlighting agricultural exhibits, street sports, free animal acts from Traverse City, and a baseball game between Clare and Farwell. The Domestics Arts department, upstairs at the town hall, will showcase curios and antiques, with Etta Brown in charge and premiums announced for all exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farwell
Clare County
Clare American Legion
Clare
Marie
Harry Bardell
Lester Calvin
Etta Brown
Mrs C McCumber Passes Away at Farm Home
Funeral services were held at Lake George Town Hall for Mrs Charles McCumber who died at her Lincoln township home after a lingering illness. Born November 22 1879 at Eugene Indiana she died August 24 1939 aged 59 9 2. She married August 28 1894 and leaves a large family including six sons one daughter several siblings and grandchildren. Rev I W Wyrick officiated and interment followed at Lake George cemetery with Friz Undertaking Company in charge.
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Lake George Town Hall
Charles McCumber
Lincoln Township
Tanner Elizabeth Priest
Parker
Elzina Priest
Eugene
Indiana
Orval
Catlin
Illinois
Clyde
Vermi
Isabella County Grange Convention September 7
Isabella County Grange calls delegates to the State Grange meeting at Delwin Grange Hall on Thursday evening September 7. Pomona Grange will meet at the same time and place. each Grange to send required delegates and extra members welcome. Pot luck lunch served. Nellie B White, Sec’y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange
Isabella County
State Grange
Delwin Grange
Pomona Grange
Krug Family Reunion Held at Cotton's in Sheridan Township
The third annual Krug family reunion occurred Sunday at Frank and Cotton's country home in Sheridan Township with 90 attendees from Michigan Illinois and Indiana. Theo Krug elected president Rica Krug reelected secretary. Three marriages four births and no deaths recorded. Notables included 92 year old Mrs Josephine Cotton and 10 month old Maria Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank. Cotton
Sheridan Township
Illinois
Indiana
Cotton
Michigan
Theo, Krug
Rica Krug
New Teachers at Clare High School Well Qualified
Clare Public School announces new faculty across grade levels with degrees from the University of Michigan, Central State Teachers College, Northern State Teachers College, and Michigan State Normal College. Enrollments surge as eighth graders register. opening day set for 8 30 Wednesday with freshman class and upper grades to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Public School
Pioneer
Michigan
Clara
Alice St. John
Detroit
Ann Arbor
University of Michigan
Butler
Richard’ Wysong
Traverse City
Central State Teachers College
Myr
Wysong
J. B. Doherty
Mildred Harwood
Hast Tawas
Fenn Speare
Ironwood
Northern State Teachers College
Albiom College
Speare
Gladstone High School
Gladstone
Greenfield
Geraldine LeRoux
Muskegon Heights
Michigan State Normal College
Ypsilanti
Joyce Conklin
Corunna
Methodist Sunday School Board Sets Fall Plans
The Methodist Sunday School Board met at Mrs. B. H. Sternaman’s home Tuesday evening with Rev. James Rogers leading prayer. Fall plans were discussed and Mrs. Fillmore is slated to visit September 24 25 for Teacher's Conferences across all departments. Officer elections occur September 21 with consecration and installation to follow on September 24 and Rally Day on October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Sunday School Board
B. H. Sternaman
James Rogers
Fillmore
Clare Boy Granted Assistantship in Chemistry at U of M
Arnold Ott of Clare has been granted an assistantship in the chemistry department at the University of Michigan. He will assist in chemical laboratories under Dr Carney. Ott, a Clare high school graduate, entered Central State at Mt Pleasant, led in chemistry, physics and mathematics, and served as general laboratory assistant and personal assistant to Dr Filson. He was Alchymist Society president in junior year and vice president of the 1989 graduating class. He will pursue graduate work in chemistry at Michigan. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Charles Git of Arthur Rwy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Ott
Clare
University of Michigan
Carney
Clare High School
Central State
Mt. Pleasant
Central
General Laboratory Assisant
Filson
Arnold
Charles. Git
Arthur
Rwy
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Conrad Walker Legion
Mon
Thayer Datry
Archie McDonald
Harrison
ST. Henry’s
Methodist
Lake George
Isabella County Grange Convention
Nellie B, White, Sec’y
University
SRD
Cotton’s Sun
Josephine Cotton
Maria Smith
Frank Peterson
Esther
Rosa Krug
Dwight
Gardner, Ilinois
Theo. Krug
Paul
Almon Ashley
Yorkville
Theo. Hemm
Art Tastad
Viola Hemm
Orville Lindo
Donald
Aurora
Edna DuChane
Peoria
Will Krug
Victor
Wheatfield
Dewey Ktnke
Jeane
Gary
Hanna Seaman
George Seaman
Albert Seaman
John Seaman
Charles Walter
Coleman
Harvey Nun
Marion Havens
Hope
Earl Robison
Ruth Robison
Juanita Strouse
Gladwin
Ruby Cotton
Bobby
Betty
Clare HI School
Clare Boy
U. OF M
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