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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1956
Page
7
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The Probate Court of Clare County Harrison holds hearings on October 8 1956 for the will of John Madigan deceased with Gladys Powers and Gladys Wilda named as executors. A true copy. The court also schedules November 19 1956 for creditor claims against Marl Dyer deceased with James Walsh as fiduciary and notices published in the Clare Sentinel.
Notice states that the undersigned will not be responsible for any debts other than those personally contracted by Robert Dilworth. The statement emphasizes personal responsibility and disclaims obligation for third party debts.
Over twenty years experience selling auctions with claims of higher profits. Ed Balzar, auctioneer, advertises services and provides a contact phone GA 6 7201 for potential sellers.
Polls open noon to 8 pm Saturday September 22 1956 for annexation with the Clare district James Paxton director.
Burley Shaver thanks friends neighbors and relatives for cards letters gifts money and prayers. He expresses gratitude for plants from the Dover church and visitors at the Veterans Hospital in Ann Arbor and at home.
In memory of Fred Irwin who passed away September 21 1955. One year he has been sleeping with those who went before. Our loved ones are up above. Margaret Irwin and family ask God to care for him and keep him in heaven.
The Cotton family thanks friends and relatives for flowers and acts of kindness after the death of Scott Cotton. Special thanks to Rev Nevins for comfort, and to Russell Thurston and the pallbearers for their support.
Lawrence Ecklebarger auctions a herd of TB and Bangs tested Holstein cattle plus feed and a line of farm equipment including two tractors. Some household items will be offered. Location is four miles south of Beaverton on M-18 or miles north of North Bradley on the old Heinz farm. Worthy mentions include Wd Balzer as auctioneer.
Annual chicken supper hosted by the Him Grove Ladies at the Grove Parish House on September 27. Adults eat for 1.95, children under 12 for 0.5, under five free. Event seven miles east of Ith on a blacktop road.
The Clare County Road Commission met in Harrison on September 1 1956 with Chairman Avery presiding. Commissioners Barber Bruce Jones approved payrolls and bills totaling numerous items from gravel and cement to insurance and road equipment parts. A plat for Arnold Gamble Subdivision and other properties were approved, and a maintenance contract with the State Highway Department for 1956 57 was authorized. The board also stated it would not be responsible for roads plotted by private roads in subdivisions.
Brown corners Mr and Mrs Paul Sheets and Miss Nellie Walters came from Huntington Indiana for the Missionary Convention. Rev and Mrs George Flemming who spent twenty years in Sierra Leone Africa conducted the convention. They were entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Ott. Mrs Nora Hendrich entertained Miss Blodgett recently returned from the hospital at Mattrn S L and Miss Nancy Hall who will go to Africa as moved by Comm Jones supported by Comm Bruce meeting adjourned Avery Barber Chairman Elmer Amble Dep Clerk.
Mrs Ada Coulter entertained Rey Baker and family Saturday after their three year Africa mission work with the Burketts. Rey Cameron and family traveled from Toronto to join the Hondupras mission. A large assembly heard Rev Maison host a successful conference with pastors and WMA ladies serving luncheon.
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