Clare Chamber of Commerce Opens Fall Meeting at Doherty Hotel
The Clare Chamber of Commerce held its first Fall meeting Monday at the Doherty Hotel. Rev G P Stanford gave the invocation and Donald Holbrook led the business session. Reports covered the airport project, county highway labor, and plans to attract small industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Doherty
State Airport Department
Wm. Eh, Sanderson
County Highway Department
Clare
James S. Bicknell
Bicknell
Lawrence Jackson
Kenneth Barnes
Art Damoth
Harold Fleming
Jimmy Gillispie
Bellis
H. B. Libstone
Mt. Pleasant
Dr Robert L Jackson Weds Sara Elizabeth Soisson
Dr Robert L Jackson married Sara Elizabeth Soisson in a 8 o clock Sunday service at Immaculate Conception Church. The bride wore a blue velvet dress and carried white Jean Kerr dahlias. The couple plans a motor trip and will reside in Iowa City where Jackson works at University Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immaculate, Conception Church
Sara Elizabeth Soisson
Vincent H. Soisson
Hast Fairview Avenue
Connelsville
Robert L. Jackson
Lawrence Jackson
Clare
Mick
Henry Geibel
Miss Margaret
New York City
Jane Cowl Dahlias
J. Vincent Soisson, Jr
Dr. Jackson
Henry Sempowski
Vandenberg Address to Be Broadcast Saturday Night
Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg will speak at the Bay City Republican rally and the address will be broadcast nationwide Saturday at 8:30 pm EST. State Senator Miller Dunkel of Three Rivers heads the rally committee and the two day event runs from Friday September 17 with the final banquet on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Bay City
Miller Dunkel
Three Rivers
Executive Committee
Vandenberg
Michigan
G. P
Clare Study Club Opens Fall Meeting at Mrs Goodman Home
Forty five members attended the Clare Study Club fall meeting at Mrs. Fred Goodman’s home. Luncheon, piano selections, and a reading of the annual report preceded the introduction of new officers led by Mrs. Willard Bicknell. The program outlines architecture and interior topics for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Study Club
Fred Goodman
Harold Jones
Lange
Edouard Schutt
Harold Fleming
Wm. Caple
Clyde Harris
Bicknell
Theo. Bowler
N. 4H. Smith
Irwin Schlegel
N. L. Tibbits
Paul Lowrey
Jay Hanson
A. J. Doherty
Bowler
B. A. Anderson
Seymour Andrus
Frank McKnight
A. E. Mulder
Gladwin
A. F. Bates
Hast Towns
Clare school faculty and board hold camp fire outing
The Clare school faculty old and new members with the school board and their wives met Monday at Bellinger park west of the city. About 35 attended a get acquainted event with supper over camp fire and soft ball. A sing followed as darkness fell and they returned to the city satisfied with a delightful gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare School
Bellinger Park
Life of Sheridan Young Man Taken in Auto Accident
The tragic death of Louis Fancon and serious injuries to James Thompson occurred as they returned from work with the Thomas McNally Construction Company of Saginaw. Fancon died instantly when his car collided head on with an oncoming truck driven by Louis Hammond of Midland near Midland. Thompson sustained a fractured skull and a broken arm and was taken to Midland hospital then Bay City hospital. both Hammond and his wife had injuries but were not seriously hurt. Fancon, born February 22 1903 in Mazon Illinois, is mourned by relatives and friends in the locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Fancon
James Thompson
Thomas McNally Construction Company
Saginaw
Midland
Fancon
Louis Hammond
Frank Thompson
Farwell
Midland Hospital
Bay City Hospital
Hammond
Thompson
Wildlife sanctuary near Clare closed for five years
Signs posted by the Clare Rod and Gun Club close the Grant township area 26 and 35 for hunting and trapping for five years. The sanctuary includes the Clare Mill Pond and extends one to one and a quarter miles in various directions. Ducks and pheasants currently inhabit the area and are protected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Township
Department of Conservation
Clare Rod and Gun Club
Clare Mill Pond
New Clare High School
Mill Pond
Garden Club Forms as Auxiliary to Clare Study Club
After the Clare Study Club session on September 14, several gardening enthusiasts organized the Garden Club as an auxiliary. Mrs. B. H. A. Anderson was chosen chairwoman with plans for a spring flower show and garden party. The first meeting is set for October 7 at the chairwoman’s home, with a clipping program by Mesdames Mulder Gréer and Hovhstetler. all interested parties are invited to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Study Club
Garden Club
Study Club
A. Anderson
Mesdames, Mulder, Gréér
Hovhstetler
New Venture
Corpleté .Inccesa
A. G. Hi
Eleven Clare People Leaving Today for Legion Convention
Larman Post of the American Legion will be well represented at the National convention to be held in New York City next week. Three groups plan to attend all or part of the event and leave Clare Friday morning. The travelers include Mr. and Mrs. Edward Johnston and Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Bayes, Postmaster Francis Jackson and wife, Mrs Octava Mater, with Mrs. Jackson’s sister Mrs. Floyd Byer of Detroit, and Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Walker and daughter Betty, plus Miss Hazel Stottlemyer. The two latter parties will motor south to the national capital before returning. Johnston aims to attend the first reunion of Company C, 77th Division, veterans who have not met since discharge twenty years ago. He looks forward to the event with enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Byer
Detroit
Conrad Walker
Betty
Hazel Stottlemyer
National Capitol
Johnston
8 Company, Co
Hampton woman wins 1937 Twin Elms golf title
Mrs. Leo Hampton clinched the Charles Strange championship cup at Twin Elms on September 8, defeating Mrs. Albert Haley 2-1 after a late surge. Hampton, who also won the 1935 tournament, posted a 93 to Haley’s 96, with a steady back nine comeback to seal the victory. Leo Hampton won the men’s title 7-6 over Harry Wehrly on the same day, adding to his 1933 and 1934 championships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Strange
Leo Hampton
Twin Elms
Twin Hlms
Harry Wehrly
Leo
Clare Merchants Win Championship in Softball League
The Clare Merchants defeated Mobile Gas iron man team 6-4 on September 10 to clinch the district C R A softball title. They finished with 63 wins in 59 games, and manager Frank Mitchell thanks local businessmen for donations to the team. The squad plans to return next season in Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Merchants
R.A. Softball League
Mobile Gas Iron Man
Mt. Pleasant
Clare
Frank Mitchell
County Nurse Announces TB Test Clinics Schedule
Tuberculin test clinics for contacts and suspects are listed with times and locations. Read Harrison and Clare sites on September 27 29 and October 1, detailing 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Claré
Clare
Atriday
Martha
H.R
Clare County
Wiiree
City Names New Street After Late Esteemed Citizen
Clare City Council voted to name the new street west from McEwan one block north of Wheaton Avenue John R. street in honor of the late Rev John R. Goodman a longtime city resident and former bank cashier. Right of way cleared and grading to begin with a boulevard and elm line, listing nearby residence names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
McEwan
Wheaton Avenue
John R
John R. Goodman
Goodman
Our City
Fred Goodman
Rev
Citizens State Bank
Clare County Road Commission
Clare High Football Schedule Opens Friday Afternoon
Clare high school football begins Friday September 17 at Beaverton as field work limits use of the regular gridiron. Three home games remain in improvised equipment with a Reed City night game at the visitors field. Season megaphone tickets cost 75 cents for adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare High School
Beaverton
Reed City
Clare
St. Louis
Sacred Heart
Alma High
Shepherd
Ewart
Gladwin
Clare Good Literature Club Opens Fall Program
The Clare Good Literature Club will start its fall program with a get acquainted meeting next Tuesday at 7 45 hosted by Miss Doris Gerow. Musical selections and social features are planned by program chairman Mrs Paul Lowry and committee. Officers include President Mrs Estella Holden Vice President Miss Mabel Revolds Secretary Mrs Inex Pudyay Treasurer Mrs Nelda Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Good Literature Club
Doris Gerow
Paul, Lowry
Estella Holden
Mabel
Rev Tolds
Inex Pudyay
Tréamiver
Nelda Jones
Frank Cosgrove Dies After Brief Illness at 64
Frank Cosgrove died at his home Monday night after a brief illness. He was 64. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Thursday at two o clock with burial in Cherry Grove cemetery. Services were by Arthur Wellman of Long Beach New York. Surviving relatives include Mrs. George Cosgrove of Detroit and Cecil Cosgrove of Flint, with others from Long Beach and Mrs. Alex McNeill. An obituary will run in The Sentinel next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cosgrove
Methodist
Cherry Grove
Arthur Wellman
Long Beach
N. Y
George Cosgrove
Detroit
County tax receipts surge as August pushes payments
Clare County taxpayers rushed to pay August installments before the September first deadline to avert May tax sales. August totals show 11,518.72 in receipts by County Treasurer Derby with 1,715 receipts written year to date and 651 in August, plus 400 letters awaiting replies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
George T. Gundry
Oise A. Derby
Derby
Freeman Ee
Hamilton Set
Hayes
Aiinkae Greenwood
Redding Wee Wee
Franklin We
Frostee
Summerfield
Winterfield
Clare
Harrison
Farwellee
Michigan Bankers Association Plans Clare County Meeting
The Fifth Group of the Michigan Bankers Association meets in Clare on September 27 with about three hundred attendees including Charles T. Fisher Jr. and Ellis B. Merry. Activities include golf at Twin Pines, tours to Cornwell Dairy Farm, a drive to Harrison, and a banquet at City Hall Memorial Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Michigan Bankers Association
Charles T. Fisher, Jr
Ellis B. Merry
Jed L., Crawford
William L. Waltz
Roy Brundage
Fifth Group
Arenac
Bay
Gladwin
Gratiot
Iosca
Isabella
Midland
Ogemaw
Roscommon
Saginaw
Tuscola
Barnés Cafe
City Hall Memorial Auditorium
Twin Films
Cornwell
Harrison
Michigan
Spike Horn Ranch
City Hall
West Doherty
American A Ion Drum and Bugle Corps
America
Albert E. Dawe
The
Congregational Church
John W. Dunlop
Clare High School
William, L. Waltz
Roy. Brundage
Michigan Bank
Charles T. Fisher,Jr
Banking
National Bank
Fred. L. Crawford
Sth
Lettick Named Manager of McClanahan Service Station
Rob ert Lettick of St Louis is named manager of the McClanahan Service Station in Clare, taking over from Dave Flegel who retires due to ill health. The owners applaud Letticks experience and training in lubrication and service and express hope for success under his leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClanahan
Clare
Dave Flegel
Robert Lettick
St. Louis
Flegel
Bob” Lettick
King's Daughters Among Clare's Oldest Societies
The King's Daughters of Clare Baptist Church held their annual meeting at Mrs D W Osborn's home. Officers were re-elected: President Mrs Ben Loomis, Vice President Mrs A D Telcer, Secretary Mrs Walter Foell, Treasurer Mrs Harley Sowle. The group, dating back over fifty years, planned to resume weekly meetings after summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Daughters Society
Clare Baptist Church
Mra
D. W. Osborn
Ben Loomis
A. D. Telcer
Walter Foell
Harley
Sowle
Clare
Ernestine Clare
Doherty
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Chamber OF Commerce
Pennsylvania
Grare
Connellsville
Sheridan
Louis George Fancon
Mazon
Ill
Legion-Convention
Hamptons
New
John Grimason
F. I. Smart
Herman Lange
Chas. Shaw
Orin Shaw
Beaverton High
Literature Club
King's Daughters
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