Merrill Family Reunion Held at Wilson State Park
The first Merrill family reunion took place Saturday at Wilson State Park Harrison with 34 members. Officers elected for the coming year include President Ruth McGilli vray Swartz Creek Secretary Edward Merrill Flint and Treasurer Delores Penrose Clare. People attended from Flushing Flint Swartz Creek and Clare. Next year’s reunion will be at the same place and time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill
Wilson State Park
Harrison
Ruth McGillivray
Swartz Creek
Edward Merrill
Flint
Delores Penrose
Clare
Charles Merrill
Morris Penrose
Flushing
Davis Family Holds Clare County Gathering
J B Davis was elected President with Davis as Vice President and Mrs Mary L Davis as Secretary Treasurer. The day included visiting and games and a ball game. Nearly all Clare County families attended. notable attendees included Mrs Luye Davis Perry Gray Sharon Nathan Gray and many Davis relatives from multiple towns and counties. Oldest attendee was Mrs Jessie Davis and youngest Annette Marie Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Davis
Davis
Mary L. Davis
Clare County
Luye Davis
Nathan Gray
Perry Gray
Sharon
Donald Davis
Myron
Harold Mann
Gladwin
Charles Morrow
Corunna
Jessie Evans
Shirley Jean
Robert
Jimmie
Owosso
Russell Davis
Annette Marie
Pontiac
Jessie Davis
Annette Marie Davis
Francis Bakers Observe Golden Wedding Sunday
Francis Bakers mark their golden wedding with a Sunday ceremony and open house. Family from Bowling Green Ohio Toledo Fremont Mt. Clemens and Battle Creek attended, with friends sending gifts and messages. More relatives joined from outside the county for the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield Reed
Bowling Green
Ohio
Juanita Malone
Fremont
Lohengrin
Marjorie Lou Babcock
Mt. Clemens
Ralph Baker
Battle Creek
Toledo
Ray Reed
Clarence Baker
Hugene Hunt
Gustave Kurth
George Hunt
Winn Hunt
Lee &. Hunt
Tom Malone
Noah Reed
Emma
Helen Love
Ariene
Philip H. Unsinger
Family listings across cities show names and households
A compilation of names and family groups across multiple cities including Bowling Green Ohio Detroit Michigan Lansing and Battle Creek. Entries list individuals and family members such as Reed McKenzie Majeske Jordan Baker Snider Leatherman Ford and Snider plus their spouses and children with no further context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowling Green
Ohio
Winifield- Reed
Joseph Reed
Marjorie Reed Bensing
Los Angeles
California
Cynthia Smith
Lansing
Lee McKenzie
Mayd. McKenzie
Mack McKenzie
Frank Majeske
Morris Jordan
Dorothy Stoner
Battle Creek
Ralph Baker
George Baker
Beatrice Snider Lutz
Ida Leatherman
Virginia
Detroit
Calista Ford
Marjorie
Grant Ahrens
Alma
Willard Snider
Ora Snider
Coleman
HE. R. Shady
Michigan Bell pushes rural service expansion plan
Michigan Bell proposes a new rural extension scheme charging 300 dollars per mile for initial construction plus advance payment, with 270 dollars per mile cap for later work payable in 60 monthly installments. Poles on applicants’ property would reduce highway interference and lines would be built on private land. The plan, backed by agricultural leaders, aims to grow rural telephony beyond the current 46 500 subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch
Michigan Bell Company
Michigan
Michigan State Farm Buréau
Michigan State Grange
Michigan State College
Michigan Farmer
Public Service Commission
Ancient Game of Chess Iphess Introduced by Arabs
The article notes the game of iphess as an ancient form of chess originating in Europe via Arab introductions. It highlights antiquity and cross cultural transmission through trade and scholarship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Re elect Donald E Holbrook Prosecuting Attorney
Letter to Clare County voters urging support for Donald H Holbrook for Prosecuting Attorney in the September 10 election. He cites county size and population, seven years legal practice, a high conviction rate, and a low cost to the county. He pledges economy, counsel to officials, and faithful service if re elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald E. Holbrook
Clare County
Ouss
Circuit
Supreme Courts
Births Bring Three Newborns to Local Families
Mr and Mrs Warren Tice welcomed infant son David Warren born Thursday August 29 weighing eight pounds. Mr and Mrs Wilson Bader welcomed son Jack Allen born August 21 at Clare County General Hospital weighing seven pounds four ounces. Mr and Mrs Homer Livingston welcomed son Glenn LeRoy born Friday afternoon weighing eight pounds four ounces. mother and baby cared for by Mrs James McDonel. Modern Clothing National notes Europe shifting from decorative dress to practical garments amid rapid mechanization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Warren Tice
David Warren
Wilson Bader
Clare County General Hospital
Jack Allen
Homer Livingston
Glenn LeRoy
Babe
James McDonel
Lace Wearing by Men in Early Lace Making Era
Men wore more lace trimmed garments than women during the first two centuries of lace making. Lace adorned ruffs cuffs collars scarves and cravats. Ruffles of lace at the tops of heavy boots were not unusual.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chas. Newkirk
The
Newkirk Rodeo Company
John W. Dunlop
Clare County Fair Asociation
Jessie V. Davis
Arthur Township
Old
America
Carmen
Rancho
Frank Hi. Spearman
Los Alamos
Don Alfredo
Henry Bowie
Texas
Padre Vicente
Kit Carson
Captain Sutter
Bowie
Francis Bakers
Charles F. Klump
Board of Supervisors
N. L. Tibbill
Michigan Bell
Marl M. Houghton
Clare, Michigan
Corte
Epsom
Olafsen
Lax
Magnesia
Lady Esther
AuLror
MOLLE
CAMAY
Zike
Aguers Wy
Garcia Sublime
Prince Albert
Alka Seltzer
Mrs
Bert Bergey
North Star Grocery Company
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