Michigan Enacts 18 Education Laws In 1925 Session
The 1925 legislature enacts 18 education laws effective Aug 27. A key measure defines high school fraternities and bars student membership. Also approved is a fifth state normal school with $350000 funding, location to be set by the state board and governor. Other acts address funding, inheritance tax allocations to the primary school fund, licensing of private trade schools, ongoing school census, and updates to normal schools and district organization.
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Michigan
Lower Peninsula
State Board of Education
Ludington
Manistee
Traverse City
Petoskey
Cheboygan
East Jordan
Gaylord
Alpena
Bohn
State Board of Vocational Education
County Commissioner of Schools
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Two Autos Collide Near Lake In Tuesday Crash
A Ford sedan driven by Benjamin Howard collided head on with a Dodge touring car driven by John Kle on M-20 two miles east of Lake Tuesday afternoon. Six people were aboard the Ford returning to Detroit from Manistee. Mrs Howard suffered facial and arm injuries but escape was narrow. Howard admitted fault as both cars suffered major damage.
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Lake
Benjamin Howard
John Kle
Ford
Detroit
Manistee
Hble
Flint
Mr. Howard
Eble
Legislature Enacts 26 Education Laws in 1925 Session
The 1925 Michigan legislature passed 26 educational laws including eight that took effect immediately upon the Governor's signature. The measures authorize a new state normal school in Gogebic county and outline various appropriation bills.
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Gogebic County
Upper Peninsula
Clare Creamery Co Purchases Site for New Factory
The Clare Creamery Co has bought the lot at Fourth and Beech from L. O. I. Mr. Holmes, planning a factory this fall to handle growing patronage and improve service for customers.
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Clare Creamery Co
Fourth and
Beech Streets
Holmes
Teachers Celebrate Welcome Reception for Clare Schools
The Congregational Guild hosted a Wednesday reception at Mrs. John Nelson’s home to greet Clare teachers both returning and new. Fall flowers adorned the house as Mary Elden and Dorothy Comer performed, with a humorous reading by Mrs. Jas. Rogers and poems by Mrs. J. H. Wilson. A three course luncheon followed, and attendees expressed optimism for the school year.
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Congregational Guild
John Nelson
Clare
Nelson
Lanshaw Players Receive Warm Reception This Week
The Lanshaw Players under a large east 6th street tent offer several entertainments to fair crowds each night. They bring substantial scenery that adapts well to different plays, creating natural effects. Saturday evening closes their city run.
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Lanshaw Players
East 6Th Street
Card of Thanks for Kindness in Bereavement
We extend to all our friends and neighbors our heartfelt thanks for kindness shown in the death of our father John Gordon. Special thanks to Rev Bates for comfort, to the singers, to those who furnished flowers, and to those who assisted. The Children.
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John Gordon
Bates
Daddy's Home Inspires Four Boys in Joyful Chorus
The poem recalls Oe O and Hawthorne Thear children shouting a block away asking if Daddy is home. Bower Dick and Phil join, mother calls, and all rush upstairs with delight. The speaker hopes his future sons will greet him with such love and ask if Dad is home.
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Bob
Daddy
Ts Daddy
Bower
Phil
Mother
John Gordon Dies in Battle Creek at 72
John Gordon born November 18 1852 in Coburg Canada died September 4 1925 at Battle Creek aged 72 years 9 months 14 days He moved as a child to Lapeer County later married Georgia B Hilliker who predeceased him They lived in Hatton Township Clare County and Battle Creek leaving five sons Floyd Roy Ray Glenn and one other son and three daughters Mrs Jesse Wood Mrs Clyde Crumb and Mrs Warren Alwood Funeral held at M H Church in Clare Rev Frank Bates officiating with burial in Cherry Grove Cemetery
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John Gordon
Coburg
Canada
Lapeer County
Marrice
Georgia B. Hilliker
Juiz
Grey
Clare County
Hatton Township
Warren Alwood
California
M. H. Church
Clare
Frank Bates
Cherry Grove
Michigan Horses Win Honors at Ohio Fair
Michigan draft horses from the Michigan State College herd swept classes at the Ohio State Fair. Twelve horses took 10 firsts and four championships, with Belgian and Percheron lines earning top placings. Lelia the Percheron mare won her class and her foal also triumphed.
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Michigan
Ohio
Michigan State College
Ohio State
Pervenche
R. S. Hudson
Lelia
Range Line Phoenix
Utelem
Celebrated Silver Wedding at Eberhart Place
Karl Haring and wife of Sheridan marked their 25th wedding anniversary at the Eberhart ranch near Colonville on August 25. Attendees included extended Haring families, Methners, McGiverns, Bay City and Milwaukee relatives, friends from Flint and Alberta, a diverse group sharing a picnic lunch, bathing, and a short children’s program.
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Karl Haring
Sheridan
Eberhart Prove
Colonville
K. Haring
Agnes
Leo
I. Methner
Coleman
J. McGivern
Bay City
J. Haring
Chas. Haring
Ackerman
Zincer
Milwaukee
John Russ
Roscoe Smith
Walter Hess
Edgar van Sicklenson
Jack
Virginia Hall
Flint
McDonald
Byron Smith
Myrtie Baher
Ewart
Cora Wilson
Mary
Cadillac Fair Draws Residents To City Next Week
Announced by the Ann Arbor railroad reduced rates will be offered from Mt Pleasant and Frankfort to Cadillac for the Northern District Fair. The Cadillac to Frankfort evening train will be held until 5 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday September 16 and 17 to accommodate residents traveling home along the north road.
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Cadillac
Ann Arbor
Mt. Pleasant
Frankfort
Deacon's Honeymoon Repeats at Advance Grange Hall
The Deacon's Honeymoon, staged at Mt. Vernon Grange hall September 3 by its members, was pronounced an excellent success and will be repeated at Advance Grange hall Friday evening September 18. Admission 25 and 10 cents. Everyone is invited.
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Mt. Vernon Grange Hall
Grange Hall
The Lost Battalion Show At Princess Supports Legion Fund
Proceeds from the play The Lost Battalion to benefit the American Legion Endowment Fund for disabled veterans and orphans. The production at the Princess Theatre aims to highlight the hardships faced by KHaki-clad servicemen and aid the fund.
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American Legion Endowment Fund
Princess
Gladwin County Fair Grabs Big Crowd This Week
The Gladwin County fair and races run Wednesday through Friday attracting families with farm exhibits amusements and races. Local organizers expect a large crowd as in past years for the popular event featuring Yates and other attractions.
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Gladwin County
Thanking Neighbors for Support During Mother's Illness and Death
The Woollston family thanks neighbors and friends for assistance and kind words during the illness and death of their mother, David Woollston and family.
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David Woollston
Saginaw County Fair Opens September 14 With Big Premiums
The Saginaw Fair opens Monday September 14 for a full six days with a record premium list of 925 639 95. W F Jahnke notes the Farm Products Show of Michigan has grown, offering educational exhibits and entertainment such as hippodrome acts races horse pulling and a $17 000 fireworks display. Northeastern Michigan Day set for September 1 with a special program honors local support.
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Michigan
Saginaw County
W. F. Jahnke
Jahnke
Northeastern Michigan
Clare County Photographic Contest Attracts Entries
The Clare County Tourist Association invites photos of lakes streams camping and farm scenes for a contest with $54 in prizes. Submissions must reach Rev. H. B. Johnson in Clare by October 5 and will be numbered for judging by a panel led by photographer Harl Sternaman.
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Clare County Tourist Association
H. B. Johnson
Clare
Harl Sternaman
Athletic Directors and Coaches Meet in Lansing
A statewide meeting of athletic directors and coaches from Michigan will convene at Michigan State College on September 19 at 1 30 p m The Michigan High School Athletic Association calls the session to discuss general athletic problems and rule interpretations for the 1925 football season Following a successful December gathering in Ann Arbor where statewide basketball interpretations were set the Lansing meeting is expected to surpass prior results.
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State of Michigan
Michigan State College
Michigan High School Athletic Association
Ann Arbor
Fireworks Stars Highlight Cadillac Northern District Fair
Two major displays the eruption of Mt Pelee and the Battle of Manila are listed as the most expensive Michigan Fair spectacles outside Detroit. The Battle of Manila cannot be shown on the second night due to prep demands with experts from a local factory dedicating long hours to the display.
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Cadillac
Mt. Pelee
Manilla
Michigan
Detroit
Congregational Church to Redecorate Interior
Services move to the church basement next Sunday while contractors redecorate the auditorium. Miss Mildred Boss Anderton will read Cousin Kate Monday evening. work begins Tuesday with roof repairs, plaster fixes, walls painted warm gray and cream, dome in tan and cream, woodwork varnished, carpet laid, and seats waxed.
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Congregational Church
Mildred Boss Anderton
Kate
Fire Destroys Vacant Vernon Hill House Early Thursday
At about 3:00 in the morning the city fire department responded to a blaze at the Hugh Henderson property on Vernon Hill. The vacant house burned rapidly before being controlled, with surrounding property protected from fire brands. Two men are believed to have stayed there recently, possibly burned by a glowing cigarette. Loss covered by insurance with Clure Realty Co.
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Hugh Henderson
Vernon Hill
Clure Realty Co
Fricess Theatre Weekly Schedule and Upcoming Attractions
The Fricess Theatre presents Private Affairs September 12 to 18, with shows including The Night Club Ray mond Griffith Wives, Wanderer of the Waistland, Jane Grey adaptation, Grand Canyon color spectacle, Moreton of the Movies with Glen Hunter, and Matinee pricing. The Princess Theatre hosts Aunt Charlie from Brazil on September 22 23.
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Sun
Raymond Griffith
Jon
Griffith
Tuce
Jane Grey
Grand Canyon
Thur
Moreton
Glen Hunter
Hollywood
Charlie
Brazil
Princess Theatre
Harold Ripenburg Dies at Bay City
Eight year old Harold Ripenburg son of Gordon Ripenburg died last Saturday after an appendicitis operation at Samartain hospital Bay City. Remains were brought to Wise to live with his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Harvey White. Funeral held Tuesday at Wise church with burial in River Lawn cemetery Delwin.
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Harold
Gordon Ripenburg
Samartain
Bay City
Harvey White
Wise
River Lawn
Delwin
Dance Saturday Evening at Duncan's Hall
A dance will be held at Duncan's hall on Saturday evening September 12 with music by Gladwin County Foot Warmers. Mgrs AL Petty and Cotton invite patrons to enjoy courtesy and good fellowship.
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Duncan's Hall
Gladwin County
AL Petty and Cotton
City Firemen Acknowledged For Protecting Vetton Hill Buildings
Citizens thank the firemen for their prompt action Thursday morning during a fire threat near Vetton Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bauder and Prater WSATS express gratitude to the firefighters for safeguarding homes and structures.
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Arly
Vetton Hill
WSATS
Michigan Commercial Fishing Steadily Growing
State Representative Robert McDonald toured Potagannishing Bay to assess commercial fishing conditions amid proposed closures. He noted strict enforcement of existing protections on spawning grounds and urged continued conservation to boost future yields. Cheboygan producer A D Shavel built rich grounds. shipments to New York rise with high prices for suckers and pickerel.
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Michigan
Great Lakes
Robert McDonald
Laurium
Potagannishing Bay
Groesbeck
McDonald
A. D. Shavel
Cheboygan
Patagan
New York City
Fr. O. B. Cheboygan
Shawl
H. B. Johnson
Girl Hikers Relate Summer Experiences
Misses Mary Louise and Marjorie Gates of Dayton Ohio visited Wilma Grest and Jane Hary on Sunday. They described hiking on a route from Houghton Lake to Sault Ste Marie, working at the Bay View house during resort season and traveling through Canada and Mackinac Island. They left the Derby home Sunday morning after a visit.
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Mary Louise
Marjorie Gates
Dayton
Wilma Grest
Jane Hary
Sault Ste. Marie
Bay View House
Canada
Mackinac Island
Mackinaw City
St. Johns
Hillsdale
Detroit
Friends
St. Johns News
Lansing State Journal
O. A. Derby
Houghton Lake
Derby
Clare Good Literature Club Opens at Mack Residence
The first meeting of the Clare Good Literature Club will be held at Mrs. Johanna Mack's home on Tuesday evening September 15. An invitation is extended to public school teachers to attend. Let each member try to be present.
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Clare Good Literaturé Club
Johanna Mack
Auxiliary Officers Elected At Mrs McGuire Home
The Ladies of the Auxiliary and friends met at Mrs. Fred McGuire’s home for a pleasant social afternoon with tea. A brief business session elected officers for the coming year: Mrs. FL McGuire Secretary, Ben Somardus Treasurer, and Mrs. Gea Gol Ting: a AE Clare hingell. A Hebrison County Fair day is set for Thursday September 24.
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Auxiliary
Fred. McGuire
FL McGuire
Ben Somardus
Gea
Clare‘hingell
Hebrison
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Clare Createry CO
Ladies’ Guild
Laces
Lavrenca
Hawthorn
Battle Creek
Hatton
State College
Saginaw Fair
Lansing
Fire Department
Fricess Theatre
Harold Ripenburg
Good Literature Club
Auxiliary Elect
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