Clare High football season aims to spark local interest
The Clare High School football program, hampered by local indifference, prepares for the season with a small turnout but hopes to field a competitive team. Captain Jimmie Johnson leads a solid line and backfield as practice highlights strong teamwork and new players. The opener is set for Friday against Mt. Pleasant Indians with additional games planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qlare
Clare
The
Athletic Association
Finch
Norman
Glare High School
Jimmie Johnson
Cuarter
F. Petchnik
R. Thayer
W. Johnson
Jine
White
Leis
McNerney
Allen
Lawson
Davy
Kidder
Doll” Hubel
Mt. Pleasant
Law Violators Cause Accident Near Clare
Saturday evening Warren Bailey and his wife of near Shepherd and sister Miss Bailey were in a Ford when its lights failed south of Clare. A Marmon struck the car as the driver, blinded by an oncoming vehicle, could not stop. Bailey was injured. the ladies were uninjured. He was treated by Dr. Sanford in Clare.
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Warren Bailey
Shepherd
Miss Bailey
Clare
Bailey
Mr. Bailey
Sanford
Ku Klux Klan Meeting Set for Stevenson Lake
The Ku Klux Klan will hold an all day meeting at Stevenson Lake Duncan's Landing on Sunday September 20 with a basket dinner at noon. The committee invites everyone to attend and hear speakers.
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Ku Klux Klan
Stevenson Lake
Duncan’s Landing
Simday
Dance at Fair Promises Nights at Townhall Hall
Dance every night during the county fair at Townhall. Budd Jake and George Lumley listed among organizers or performers. Harrison noted as location reference near the north area of the fairground.
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Budd Jake
Harrison
Townhall
Geo. Lumley
Mer
Grand Rapids Wholesalers Bring 80 Delegates Here
Mr Ray L Byerly assistant secretary of the Grand Rapids Association of Commerce visited Clare to promote the 19th annual trade extension tour. About eighty representatives from Grand Rapids wholesale houses will visit, accompanied by the Furniture City Band and the Wolver ine Four. The trip starts October 6 and uses a vestibule Pullman train. Souvenirs will be distributed especially to visiting children.
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Ray L. Byerly
Grand Rapids Association of Commerce
Clare
Grand Rapids
Furniture City
Wolverine Four
Clare Study Club Opens with Event and Talk
The Clare Study Club starts its season on September 22 at 2 30 PM at Mrs Nellie Hampton's home. Members will respond to roll call by naming the most famous person they have met and Mrs Vowels of Mt Pleasant will share notes on an International Conference of Women in Washington DC. Dinner at 6 30 PM includes men guests followed by a musical hour.
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Nellie Hampton
Clare Study Club
Yosemite
Gumser
How to Support Your County Fair
A call to lib eral support for county fairs as community progress and education. The piece urges participation in exhibits from farms homes shops and factories, noting fairs reflect prosperity and benefit all, with premiums spurring improvements and civic pride.
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Clare County
Last Dance of the Season at Pioneer Pavilion
Reed City music for a square dance evening on Saturday September 19. Old fashioned dances include clog waltz and polkas with violin banjo and piano. Admission 75 cents. Don Luce is the manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Pavilion
Reed City Music
Clare County Fair Preparations Prompt Closer Thursday
Secretary Hans Rasmussen announces the county fair is ready with varied entertainments including games horse races and a merry go round. Thursday is Clare and Farwell Day with all businesses urged to close to join the crowd at the fair grounds. School Day follows on Friday with free admission for schoolchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans P. Rasmussen
Clare County Agricultural Association
Clare and Farwell
Mrs C C Rockwell returns to Florida for new home
Mrs C C Rockwell leaves Wednesday via Muscles Shoals Mammoth Cave and the east coast of Florida to Miami then St. Petersburg to reside there. She enjoyed three weeks with her mother and relatives and disposed of household effects. The couple plan summer visits to Clare and welcome friends from Clare to Florida.
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C. C. Rockwell
Muscles Shoals
Mammoth Cave
Florida
Miami
St. Petersburg
Hilcott
Mr. Rockwell
Clare
Mrs. Rockwell
News Letters and Ad Copy Requested for County Fair
Office requests early submission of all news letters and advertising copy to ensure papers are ready for press by Wednesday night. Staff plan to close one afternoon during the County Fair and will be at Harrison Thursday afternoon next week. Editor thanks contributors.
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Harrison
Card of Thanks to Clare Realty Co for windstorm claim
Adolphus Lebherz thanks Clare Realty Co for prompt attention in reviewing his buildings after windstorm damage on June 9 1925. He notes insurance company paid 26 15.
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Clare Realty
Insurance Co
Adolphus Lebherz
High School Enrollment Breaks Previous Records
The high school enrollment surpasses all prior years with over two hundred students in upper four grades. About half come from outside the district. Study hall and lockers are at capacity. a vacant room is repurposed. School board foresight enables handling the surge.
Dance Saturday Evening at Duncan's Hall in Gladwin County
A dance will be held at Duncan's hall on Saturday evening September 29. Gladwin County Foot Warniors will provide the music. Motto echoes Courtesy to All Petty and Cotton Mera.
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Duncan’s Hall
Gladwin County Foot Warniors
Petty and Cotton
Safety Year Warns Michigan Schools About Traffic Dangers
A joint letter from Thomas H. Johnson and Frank F. Rogers urges teachers to teach pupils traffic safety at school openings. It advises children to look left then right before crossing, and to walk on the left facing approaching vehicles to reduce accidents amid heavy trunk-line traffic near public and consolidated schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Be, Johnson
Frank F. Rogers
Rogers
Johnson
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Michigan
Thomas H. Johnson
Supt. of Public Instruction
Emeline McCary Dies at Seventy in Clare
Emeline Agusta Saylor McCary died Friday at age seventy years ten months five days due to dropsy. Born November 6 1854 in Waterford Ontario she married Freeman McCary on November 6 1874. Survived by three children Maude Miller Gertrude McCarthy and Frank all of Clare, a sister and two brothers. Funeral held at Baptist church Monday with Rev. Frank Bates officiating. Interment in Cherry Grove Cemetery beside husband.
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Maud Miller
Emeline McCary
Emeline Agusta Saylor
Waterford
Ontario
Freeman McCary
Maude Miller
Gertrude McCarthy
Frank
Clare
John Yocom
Angus Saylor
Ont
Frank Saylor
Toledo
Ohio
Baptist Church
Frank Bates
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Miss Lida Krell Honored At Miscellaneous Shower
Miss Lida Krell was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower given by Miss Annabelle Grover on the eve of her upcoming marriage. A crepe paper house hid the gifts and the bride to be explained how she would use each item before unwrapping. Guests enjoyed a social time and light refreshments.
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Lida Krell
Annabelle Grover
Thanks for kindness after my mother Emeline McCary’s death
A note of gratitude from Mrs. Maude Miller expresses appreciation for friends and neighbors during the illness and passing of Mrs. Emeline McCary. She thanks for floral offerings, the minister and singers, Mr Bates for words, Mr Doherty for service, and those who helped with transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emeline McCary
Mr. Bates
Mr. Doherty
Auction Notice For A V Giddings Farm Sale
Bills circulate announcing the sale of A V Giddings residing one quarter mile east of Lake on Wednesday September 30. A neat list of stock and farm tools will be printed in next week’s issue.
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A. V. Giddings
Lake
Wek
Buick Coach Stolen Near Hotel Doherty In City
Early Tuesday a Buick coach stolen from in front of the Hotel Doherty. A Jordan sedan found abandoned near James Duncan residence led to Mrs Eva McCable of Detroit. Undersheriff Erter traced the license and authorities search for the culprits.
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W. F. Clute
James Duncan
Erter
Eva McCable
Detroit
M. J. Hamilton
Doherty
Crigier
Reverend E. T. Smith Returns to Clare for Another Year
After the Lansing annual Methodist conference Bishop McConnell assigned Rev. E. T. Smith to lead the Clare and Herrick churches for another year. The congregation, in a prior meeting, voted unanimously for his return and approved a salary increase. Rev. Smith praised for uplifting work as the community prospered. Other assignments included Rev. G. W. Maxwell to Sparta, Rev. M. F. Nash to the Farwell field, and Rev. L. M. Whitney to Rosebush.
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Lansing
McConnell
E. T. Smith
Clare
Herrick
Smith
G. W. Maxwell
Sparta
M. F. Nash
Farwell Field
L. M. Whitney
Rosebush
Charlies Aunt arrives from Brazil in comedy tease
The World's Funnest Motion Picture stars Syd Chaplin and Charlie and Jack in a farcical plot about love and misunderstandings. Charlies Aunt delays a luncheon plan as a wire arrives. Babbs arrives in disguise as Auntie. Matinee Tuesday at 3 30, 0c 10c. Evening 7 15, 40c 20c.
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Syd Chaplin
Charlie
Jack
Charlies
Brazil
Auntie
Babbs
Princess Theatre September 1925 Lineup Preview
The September lineup includes Bad Lands starring Harry Carey on Saturday September 19. Sunday features The Top of the World with Anna Nilson and James Kirkwood. Charlie’s Aunt with Syd Chaplin runs Tuesday and Wednesday, Fine Clothes with Lewis Stone on Thursday and Friday, and The Ten Commandants debuts October 27-28.
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Harry Carey
Sun
Anna
Nilson
James Kirkwood
Syd Chaplin
Lewis Stone
Deacon's Honeymoon to Be Repeated at Advance Grange Hall
The Deacon's Honeymoon, staged at Mt. Vernon Grange hall September 3, deemed an excellent success, will be repeated at Advance Grange hall Friday evening September 18. Admission 26 and 10 cents. Everyone invited.
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Mt. Vernon Grange Hall
Grange Hall
New Books Arrive at Clare Library for 1925
Twenty two new children's and youth books join twelve new copyright fiction titles soon to be on Clare Library shelves. The new year book of 1925 is now available.
Knights of P meet October first
The K of P schedules its first post summer meeting for Thursday evening October 1. Members are urged to attend.
Old M-14 to be surfaced soon near Jackson and Mason
The state administrative board approved surfacing M-14 with black top asphalt from the north end of the Pavement out of Jackson to Mason and south to M-23, plus new asphalt equipment. Bids were ordered for paving 4 miles north from Harrison and for M-14 from M-23 south of Jackson to Hudson.
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Jackson
Mason
State Administrative Board
Saginaw Street
Grand Ledge
State House
Holt
Jackoni
Willet
Ingham County
Leslie
Harrison
Houghton Lake
Hudson
Lansing
State -Lansing State Journal
Good Literature Club Entertains Teachers At First Meeting
The Good Literature Club held its first meeting of the year at Mrs. Johanna Mack’s home with 18 members and visiting teachers. New president Mrs. Peark Comer presided. music and readings by Misses Mars Doherty Elden Comer Osborne enriched the program. Four new members joined, and Mrs J H Wilson was named an honorary member.
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Johanna. Mack
Peark. Comer
Mars
Doherty
Mary Elden
Dorothy Comer
Kathleen Osborne
Margaret Ardis
Mabel Horton
America
Anna Duncan
Hizabeth Maybee
Lucile Alderton
Verda Zuschnitt
Esther Brown
J. H. Wilson
Chile
Pearl Colmer
Ruth Hachmuth
Mildred Fitzpatrick
Wilma Achard
Anna
Northon
For Sale Infant's Bed and Nursery Chair Ad
Mrs H R Allén offers infant bed with ivory finish and nursery chair. Also available sprays and bouquets, toy orders, and White's Fruit and Floral. Braard, AGT listed as agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Allén
White's ‘Fruit
Ioral, Braardi, Agt
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Club
Don Luce
Clare Business
Ruth Harder
Hunice Slentz
Ya Ardis
Martha Gabbard
Miss Gabbard
Wallace Johnson
Nettie Hachmuth
Reva Derby
Vera Mae Kratz
Board of Control
Frank Petchnik
Robert Jackson
Leona Springer
Alma Satison
Mark Bicknell
Francis Anderson
Mildred Montney
Altha Kidder
Acey Parker
Donald Holbook
Betty Groves
Donald Artibee
Laila Wahl
Beulah Topps
Donald Jones
Francis Greer
Kenneth Hendrie
Myrtle Rodabough
Ruth Rassat
BUICK
Jordan
Princess Theatre
K. OF P
State
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