Home Teacher Nettie Weatherhead Brown Dies in the Philippines
Nettie Weatherhead Brown of Harrison Michigan died July 30 1927 in Zamboanga Mindanao Philippines at age 31 years 11 months and 25 days from diffuse streptococcic peritonitis after a brief illness. She taught in Owosso Alma and Zamboanga and married John JF Brown in 1924. Funeral rites in the American chapel were held with local Masons teachers and students attending and she was buried in the Protestant cemetery overlooking the Pasonea hills.
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Nettie Weatherhead Brown
Harrison
Zamboanga
Mindamao
Phillippine Islands
Fred W. Weatherhead
Michigan
Harrison, Michigan
City High School
Detroit Chaffee—Noble School of Expression
Michigan_ Central State College
Mount Pleasant
Ithaca Conservatory of Music
Ithaca
New York
Owosso
Alma
John JF. Brown
Mesdames Crump
Russell
Normal
Eastern Stars
Episcopal Chapel
Reland
Crump
Filapino
Brown
Pasonanea Hills
Beaverton High Shoots for Winning Football Season
Twenty five players respond to Coach Floyd Aldread s call for football practice as Beaverton Readies for the season opener at Beaverton on September 28. Captain Roland Thayer and seven lettermen lead a squad improving in drills with strong prospects for a successful year. Upcoming games include Shepherd and Barryton and other regional rivals on October through November.
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Floyd Aldread
Beaverton
Roland Thayer
H. B. Johnson
George Grover
Herman Leis
Leo Joslin
Donald Jones
Acey Parker
Shepherd
Barryton
Mt. Pleasant
Gladwin
Reed City
Ewart
Sacrei Heart
Death Angel Calls Mrs R H Weible
Mrs. R H Weible relieves suffering at her daughter’s Bay City home on Tuesday night September sixth. Funeral held Friday at the Presbyterian church. burial in Greenridge cemetery. Born April 17 1868 in Fulton County Ohio she married Reuben H Weible May 22 1887 and lived near Beaverton Farwell and Flint before settling in Bay City. Survived by husband five children two daughters and two sons four grandchildren and a sister in Toledo. She was known as Mother for her kindness and cheerful ways. A memorial poem accompanied her obituary.
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R. H. Weible
Ray Butterfield
Bay City
Henry Kreulen
Presbyterian Church
Greenridge
Clara Belle Trask
Fulton County
Ohio
Reuben H. Weible
Beaverton
Farwell
Plint
Millie
Lois Butterfield
Orlie J
Standish
Melbourne
Toledo
Mrs Lena Frees Showcases Flower Bouquet for Office Desk
Mrs Lena Frees presents a bouquet of mixed flowers for the office desk on Wednesday. She specializes in flowers and garden yearotables.
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Lena Frees
Three Automobile Accidents Reported Near Clare
Mr and Mrs Charles Barber of southeast Clare were cut and bruised when their car went into a ditch and hit a telephone pole on Wednesday. Obie Smith of Rosebush drove a Buick off the road near the Perry farm. a tire blew out and gasoline ignited but the fire department limited the damage with chemicals. no injuries to Smiths family. Jacob Mason and passengers in a Pontiac faced a near collision on US 27 when a motorist stalled near the Kleman ranch. Mason swerved and braked but one wheel and fender were damaged. no injuries reported.
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Charles Barber
Clare
Obie Smith
Rosebush
Perry Farm
U. S. 27
Kleman
William Cleveland
Mr. Mason
Back in Schoolopens a celebration of public education
A reflection on how back to school signals a shift from drudgery to a valued national privilege. Public schools are praised as America's greatest institution, with opening day ranked just after Independence Day in importance.
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America
Must Register Revolvers in Michigan Law Now In Effect
The new revolver registration and permit law, effective September 5 1927, requires owners to bring revolvers or concealable firearms to the county sheriff or chief of police for inspection and registration. The state civilian arms commission led by Clarence L Ayres seeks full public cooperation to enforce the measure and curb concealed deadly weapons.
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Michigan
State
Civilian Arms Commission
Clarence L. Ayres
Obituary of William Hilborn
William Richard Hilborn of Arthur died September 5 1927 at his Clare county home after two years of illness. Born January 9 1859 in Henry County Ohio he was 68 years seven months and 27 days. He married Eva M. Davis in 1881 and had six children fifteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral at Hagle church with Rev Frank Bates and Rev Chas Kleinhardt. burial in Cherry Grove cemetery. He is survived by his wife six children and many relatives with a long community record of kindness.
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William Richard Hilborn
Arthur
Henry County
Ohio
Clare County
Eva M. Davis
Charilotte
Eaton County
Nora A. Wright
Pontiac
Henry
George
West Branch
Mabel M. Hartman
Florence Schunk
Clare
Bernice Davis
Hazel
Hagle
Frank Bates
Chas. Kleinhardt
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Delos Wright
Budd Drvis
Norris Smith
Henry Hilborn
George Hilborn
George Boyles
Hita Davis
Charlotte, Mich
Love
Wheat smut more prevalent in 1927 crop prompts treatment
Michigan State College farm crops department reports increased Bunt and stinking smut in the 1927 wheat crop. Copper carbonate dust treatment is recommended as an effective, cheap method that does not injure seed and allows planting with minor drill adjustments. The M S C department offers information and supplies on the treatment to farmers and millers.
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Farm Crops Department
Michigan State College
I. B. Drees
Michigan Millers Association
M. 8. C. Farm Crops Department
Gaylord Farm Girl Named Healthiest in Michigan
Julian Alle, 15, living with her grandmother on a farm 17 miles from Gaylord, was chosen as Michigan’s healthiest girl at the state fair. She will compete nationally in Chicago at the livestock exposition event. Her speech answered rivals’ query by saying she stayed healthy by dancing, milk, swimming, and carrots.
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Julian Alle
Gaylord
Michigan
Chicago
Julia
Hurdes Named New Clare Pastors At Conference
Rev W W Hurd and his wife are appointed to Clare parish succeeding Rev BE Smith who moves to Hart Oceana county. The couple come from Fremont and will begin duties next Sunday, with services in all churches per retiring pastor’s schedule. Other local appointments include Whitney Rosebush Mt Pleasant Reusch Coleman Bowker Atkinson Miller and Nash as listed.
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Methodist Episcopal Conference
Battle Creek
William F. Anderson
BE. T. Smith
Hart
Oceana County
W. W. Hurd
Clare
Herrick
Farwell
Hurd
Fremont
M. Whitney
Mt. Pleasant
Mail Me Monday Without Fail Request
In this notice the writer asks contributors to avoid using both sides of sheets to prevent linotype delays. The appeal urges timely submissions to ensure mail newsletters are published without omissions or delays.
The Fire Brigade Drama Screening
Fire drama sponsored by James Armstrong and J W Stevens features an epic orphanage fire with 32 fire apparatus and 20 water streams. Filmed in four parts, it showcases a five story blaze with 500 extras and dramatic action across a spectacular sequence. Matinee Tuesday at 3:30 with 20c and 10c.
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James Armstrong
International Order of Fire Engineers
J. W. Stevens
Pacific Coast Fire Bureau
Heroes of Peace
Tiudsi-Wed
Ramsey Reunion Seeks Fellowship at Sheridan Township
The fifth Ramsey reunion gathered Saturday September tenth at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Burton Bay in Sheridan township. About thirty-five guests attended bringing well filled baskets and enjoyed a bountiful dinner followed by afternoon visiting. Distants attendees included Mrs. Ella Potbury and Mrs. Marshal Cousins and children from Flint plus several families from Ithaca Alma and surrounding areas.
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Ramsey
Burton Bay
Sheridan Township
Ella Potbury
Marshal Cousins
Flint
Flora Crites
Wm. Wright
R. Rhuele
Ithaca
John Ramsey
Burton and
Kenneth
Orval Sanders
Clyde MacDonald
Alma
Special Notice on Foland Optometrist Schedule
Optometrist Doctor Foland will not be in the Mt. Pleasant office during September 19 through 23. Foland Optical Co. will be closed on those weekdays.
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Foland
Mt. Pleasant
Auction Sales Notice for Edwin Russell and Brank Wilde
Edwin Russell has a list published for his sale on September 27. Brank Wilde of Vernon has a sale date booked for the same period, with the list appearing next week.
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Edwin Russell
Brank Wilde
Vernon
Mrs James Grogan Dies in Vernon Township
Mrs James Grogan died September 10 at 6 15 P M after several weeks of poor health in Gilmore township. Born in Vernon she spent her girlhood there and was married 23 years ago to James Grogan. She leaves husband two sons Charles and James, a brother and four sisters. Funeral was at St Cecelia church with Father Flanagan officiating. interment St Cecelia Cemetery.
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James Grogan
Catherine McElhaney
Vernon Township
Charles
James
Gilmore Township
Chas. Little
John Lynch
John McElhaney
Nellie
Loretta
Mt. Pleasant
St. Cecelia Church
Father Flanagan
St. Cecelia’s Cemetery
Hunting licenses placed on sale
Clare County prepares for the season opening on September 13 with duck and shore bird seasons running to December 31. Mallards lead the early hunt with a 15 per day and 30 in possession bag, geese and shore birds allowed, with resident licenses at 1.25 and nonresident 10. Deer licenses cost 2.50 residents and 60 nonresidents for a single male deer between November 15 and 30. Residents hunt on their lands without licenses, including minors.
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Clare County
Hivery Lunter
Michigan
Clere County
Safe Road Demand Made on State Monday
A delegation from the Marshall and Goldwater Chambers of Commerce went to Lansing Monday to confer with State Highway Commissioner Rogers about paving U S Highway 27. Loose gravel blamed for 24 accidents this year.
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Marshall and Goldwater
Chambers of Commerce
Lansing
Rogers
U. S. Highway 27
City Hall Scraper Return Urgent Notice
Mayor H Thompson demands the return of a Doan scraper borrowed from city hall. The notice warns that immediate return is required or authorities will take action.
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H. Thompson
Central State Teachers College Adapts for 1927 28
Central State Teachers College plans a record enrollment of 1900 for 1927 28 with Freshmen Day on September 18 and returning students on September 20. A new $750000 Administration Building with library and cafeteria opens this winter, enlarging athletics and intramurals under added staff. Facilities expanded include English history physics chemistry and education departments with new instructors and a redesigned dormitory system for women.
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Central State Teachers College
Central State
Michigan
College’ Training School
Seholor
Central
State Teachers College
Court proves revenge expensive for Flint man
Clyde Parks of Flint was arrested Sunday evening on a charge of assault and battery against Earl Davis of Clare and jailed for the night. He pleaded guilty at arraignment before Justice Callihan and was fined fifty dollars plus five dollars in costs. The incident occurred at the corner of McEwan and Fourth streets near Citizens State Bank, said to stem from a prior dispute between the two men who once roomed together in Flint.
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Clyde Parks
Flint
Earl Davis
Clare
Callihan
McEwan
Fourth Streets
Citizens State Bank
Parks
Remains of William C. Briggs Buried at Rosslawn Cemetery
The remains of William C. Briggs aged 69 years five months twelve days were taken from his Windover Lake area home to Rosslawn cemetery in Detroit for burial on Saturday. A life sketch will appear next week.
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William C. Briggs
Windover Lake
Rosslawn
Detroit
Frincess Theatre Weekly Schedule September
The Frincess Theatre runs from September 17 to 23 featuring Red Hot Hoots with Tom Tyler on Saturday. Sunday shows include Man and Quicksands with Rithar and Dix. Midweek offers The Fire Brigade All Star. Thursday features Sally Sally O'Neil with Prisco Sally. A Big Parade is listed as coming.
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Frincess Theatre
Tom Ty
Sun-Man
Rithar& Dix
Ties
the Fire ‘Brigade All Star, Co
ThurFii
Prisco
Sally
Sally O' Neil
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Philippine Islands
Nettie Weatherhead
By Asa H. Aldrich
Death Angel
Daughter
Jacob Mason
William Hilborn
M.S. C
Gaylord Farm
Smith
the Fire Brigade
Foland Optical Co
Jrs. Grogan
Telscie
C. S
Flint Man
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