Three Taken to Hospital After High Speed Crash
Three young men escaped serious injury when a 1948 Mercury sedan ran out of control on US 10 near the Wabash grade crossing at 12 15 am Thursday. The occupants Murry Mogg 28 Rosebush Bob DeJongh 21 Coleman and Don Prout 24 Rosebush were treated at Clare Hospital with bruises and no fractures reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Clare Hatchery
Maple St
Harold Jones
Murry Mogg
Rosebush
Bob DeJongh
Coleman
Don Prout
Clare Hospital
Jones
Breckenridge
Warren Lytle
Breckridge
Lytle
Curt
Doris Marble
Clare
Dean Thering
Amelia Weiber
R-1
Weidman
Thering
Nottawa Township
Isabella County
Sub-District Meeting For Church Workers In Clare
A sub district meeting for Methodist church school workers and pastors was held at Clare Methodist Church with broad church representation. Rev Heath Goodwin of Albion presided and spoke briefly. The event featured a recording story on teacher life and multiple discussion groups led by church officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Clare Methodist Church
Heath Goodwin
Albion
Conference Board of Education
Myra McKean
Grand Rapids
Keith Avery
Phillip Carpenter
Goodwin
Clark H. Phillips
Big Rapids
Watch Out For Kids Safety Drive Launches In Michigan
Michigan State Police Sgt. Ray Sweet of Mt. Pleasant explains the Watch Out For Kids campaign tied to school reopenings. He notes last year about 6 500 children were killed or injured in traffic. 4 500 of them pedestrians or bicyclists. He urges drivers to be extra cautious in areas with children as schools, police and groups push the child safety program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trafic
Sergi
Ray Sweet
Mt. Pleasant
Michigan
DD Ranch Rodeo Delights Michigan Crowd in Ithaca Show
Ken Fisher and sister Jean Shuttleworth of Ithaca swept top honors at the DD Ranch Rodeo. They won Calf Roping and the Couples Race, tied for Speed and Action, and earned the all around cowgirl bronze. Ken leads Michigan Calf Ropers. crowd cheered spills and standout bronc riding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Fisher
Jean Shuttleworth
Ithaca
DD Ranch
Ihen
Jean
Ken
Michigan
Huber
Bud Schwarck
Saginaw
Widdie
West Branch
Bob Erickson
Bob Smith
Richard Huber
Jerry Redman
Dexter
Tihe
Horton Case
Arleigh Gorr
Jake Walker
Nester Valley Boys
Clare
No Money Down for Major Repairs Ad by Ford Dealer
Dan McDonald Your Friendly Ford Dealer promotes major repair work with a no money down offer. The notice highlights financing terms, low monthly obligations, and service guarantees for vehicle repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan McDonald
Oliver Becker Succumbs After Illness in Clare
Oliver Clark Becker born September 24 1874 in Wallaceburg Ontario died September 10 at 74 years 11 months 14 days after illness while visiting friends in Bowling Green Ohio. Survived by widow Ada Upthegrove two brothers John M and William E, several nieces and nephews. Funeral at Clare Methodist Church with interment at Cherry Grove. Arrangements by Stephenson Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Clark Becker
Edward
Harriett Ann Becker
Wallaceburg
Ontario
Michigan
Ada Upthegrove
Mr. Becker
Pere Marquette Railroad
Ann Arbor
Will Naegle
Bowling Green
Ohio
John M
Belleflower
Calif
Willam E
Clare
Anna White
Delilah Warren
Clare Methodist Church
Leslie Nevins
Cherry Grove
Stephenson Funeral Home
Andrew Walsh
Harold Hoag
Detroit
John Besig
Harry Gray
Lake City
Germain Lockwood
Hersey
Maurice Forsyth
Jackson
Walter Upthegrove
Evans Oden
Detrott
Mrs Gene Davis Orvis Dies At Farm Home
Anta Marie Spicer Orvis died at her Arthur township Clare county home on September 14 1949 at age 53 born in Lucas county Ohio on April 1 1896 She came to Clare county in 1911 married Eugene F Orvis on December 13 1919 and left four daughters two sons two stepsons and several grandchildren Funeral services were set for 1 30 PM Saturday September 17 at the Arthur Center Church with Rev Charles Kleinhardt and burial in Arthur cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anta Marie
H. E
Frances Spicer
Lucas County
Ohio
Arthur Township
Clare County
Eugenie F. Orvis
Rex
Willard
William
Willis
Eugene F. Orvis
Hinora,Badgley
Clare
Betty Day
Gladwin
Arlené
Freda
Norman
Ronald
Floren
Bud
Pontiac
Orvis
Arthur Center
Charles Kleinhardt
Arthur Cemetery
Special Service At Dover Tabernacle Sunday Morning
Rev Earl Gilmore of Wayne county will lead the morning service at 10 46 on September 18 bringing a special object lesson for children and youth in a gathering expected to involve about 5000 monthly. All are invited to fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Gilmore
Wayne County
District Missionary Convention at Clare Church
The Northern District Missionary Convention will convene at the Clare Church of God on Friday September 28 with afternoon and evening sessions. Miss Mona Moores, missionary to India, speaks at 2 30 PM. Rev Mary Barbour of Barryton delivers the 8 PM address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern District Missionary Convention
Clare Church of God
Mona, Moores
India
Mary Barbour
Barryton
Clare Church
Clare
Emma Youmans Passes At Clare Home Saturday
Emma Almeda Loomis born January 22 1858 in Crawford County Pennsylvania was the youngest child of Justin and Eirza Loomis. She died September 10 1949 at age 91 at her Clare home after a life spanning pioneer days. Funeral services were held at Thurston Funeral Home with Rev Redman officiating and burial in Vernon Two Cemetery. She leaves three daughters Jennie Venable Kittie Koontz Maud Belcher and three sons John George Ernest plus numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Almeda Loomis
Justin and
Eirza Loomis
Crawford County
Pennsylvania
Clare
Isabella County
Dee Stough
George Stough
Florence
Hher
Joseph Youmans
Jennie Venable
Port Neches
Texas
Kittie Koontz
Maud Belcher
Lansing
John
George
Ernest
Big Bay
Michigan
Glare Rebekah Lodge
Sisters and Brothers of the Lodge
Thurston Funeral Home
BR. E. Redman
Percy Stough
Joan
Joyce
Jonesville
Wendell Herrick
Tressa Winfield
Vernon Stough
Kieth Stough
Detroit
Gordon Stough
Utica
Don Stough
Lapeer
Ladies Bowling Season Opens Here Tuesday Evening
The article notes the ladies bowling season starting Tuesday September 13 with a good turnout including new members. It mentions Al and Larry contributing, Kate Sheredy posting a 523 series, and the alleys in fine shape with appreciation for Larry's efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove Brothers
Surrey House
Harrison
Larry
Kate Sheredy
Bringe Bridge Tournament at Hotel Doherty Details
A bridge tournament is set at the Hotel Doherty from September 28 to November 1 with registration closing on September 28. Participants include local players and visiting clubs. Competition will cover multiple hands and scoring events across themed sessions.
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Doherty
Clare High Opens Season With Shepherd On Tap
Clare High School football starts eight game schedule hosting Shepherd Friday without 10 players from last year. Coach builds around 16 returning veterans and fresh talent led by Niles Haggart and Lawrence Huntley as main guards. Returning lettermen include Jim Joslin Hollis Haggart Bill Humphrey Merv Phillips Jack Brinkerhoff Gerry Pulcifer Ky Covart Bob Beck Earl Bellows, with two B squad players likely to start.
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Clare High School
Shepherd
Blue Jays
John Dwyer
Clare
Niles Haggart
Lawrence Huntley
Gene Verette
Alger Smock
Jim Denton
Blair Sector
Bill Barber
Verette
Smock
Verrette
Dick Garthe
Dick Ulrich
Curt Hearns
John Musser
Cheboygan
Reed City
St. Louis
Beaverton
Evart
Gladwin
Breckenridge
World Travel Series lecture tickets selling fast
The Clare Kiwanis Club reports roughly half of the World Travel Series season tickets sold for fall and winter. Upcoming programs include Julian Gromer in On the Shores of Lake Michigan at Clara Public School Auditorium on October 13 and Lt. Jack J. Bursey with With Byrd in the Fantastic on November 17, plus four more monthly talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Kiwanis Club
Lake Michigan
Julian Gromer
Great Lakes
Clara Public School
Byrd
Jack J. Bursey
Bursey
Richard B. Byrd
Antartic
Congressional
Alfred Wolff
France
Kiwaniw Club
Decision Upheld in Mt. Pleasant Gas Franchise Dispute
The Michigan Supreme Court unanimously sustains Circuit Judge Donald B. Holbrook's February 5 ruling in Mt. Pleasant. Michigan Consolidated Gas Co. failed to honor the 1931 franchise when seeking rate increases March 1948 for the Western district, including Mt. Pleasant, before the Michigan Public Service Commission. The decision affirms Holbrook's decree and injunction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald B. Holbrook
Clare
Mt. Pleasant
Michigan Consolidated Gas Company
Supreme Court
High Court
Michigan Consolidated
Michigan Public Service Commision
Holbrook
Ann Arbor seeks to discontinue passenger service
A July 11 petition by the Ann Arbor Railroad Company asks the Michigan Public Service Commission to discontinue passenger service and abandon depots along the line. Hearings are set for September 22 and 28 in Lansing, with preliminary sessions September 20 and 21 for Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad discontinuation talks. Local opposition spreads from Toledo to Cadillac, Rosebush and Frankfort as officials and residents press to keep service and mail, express, and rail connections.
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Ann Arbor Railroad Company
Michigan Public Service Commission
State Building
Lansing
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Bay City
Detroit
The
Sentinel
Ann Arbor
Toledo
Rosebush
Cadillac
Frankfort
Cadillac City Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Public Service Commission
Clare P T A Plans First Meeting at School
The Clare P T A announces its first meeting will be held Monday night September 19 at 8:00 in the home room at Clare School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Four Young Men Sentenced to State Prison Terms
Clare County Circuit Court sentenced Basil Sersaw 23, Joye Sersaw 17, and Howard Bailey 17 to five to fifteen years, and Nelson Bailey 20 to four to fifteen years in Jackson prison for breaking and entering a Hamilton Township safe and stealing bonds and money. The case, heard by Judge Donald E B Holbrook, led to clear court records as the busiest day in county history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clared County
Wm. A. Henderson
Clare
Basil Sersaw
Joye Sersaw
Howard Bailey
Nelson Bailey
Jackson
Donald EB. Holbrook
Hamilton Township
Sherif Seaver Amble
Elton Allen
Donald Haynes
Sheridan Township
Clare High grad Carl Cappaert to play tackle for state this season
George S. Alderton reports Clare High School graduate Carl Cappaert, a three year Michigan State football player, is primed for his best season. He has excelled in practice, may share time with the starter, and is noted for strong defensive play as MSU emphasizes tackle strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Alderton
Lansing State Journal
The
Journal
Clare
Michigan State
Carl Cappaert
Befar
Hast Lansing
Cappaert
Spartans
Harold
Bud) Gasser
Hag
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Oliver Becker
Gene Davis
Dover
N. C. Davis
Emma Youmans
Pioneers
Shepherd High
School Field
Public Service
Donald Belt
Lyman Frisbey
Freeman Township
Loren Furlong
Flint
Belt
Frisbey
Furlong
Bell
Wayne Tennant
Wm. B. Dunlop
Chippewa Township
Elmer Durfee
Chester Ayris
Howard Ayris
Mr. Pleasant
Carl Knorr
State
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