New Benches in Tourist Park Boost Picnic Area
Clare Chamber of Commerce directors met twice in ten days to discuss tourist amenities. A new information booth plan with city council support, a WPA guidebook project, and a $5 donation to Cub and Boy Scout HQ were approved. Twenty three new painted picnic benches by Bath's Sign Service will be installed in the tourist park to aid tourists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Chamber of Commercce
E. O. McBride
East Michigan Tourist Association
Art Damoth
Clare County
Federal Writers Project
Works Progress Administration
Kenneth Ruble
L H. Hampton
Lansing
Barnes Cafe
L. W. Jackson
Lance Thayer
Bath
Barnes
Barryton Hosts League Split For City Baseball Teams
Clare players attended a league meeting in Barryton as too many teams force two leagues under the same rules along US-27. Western and eastern leagues were formed with officers Glen Stutting John Watson and Ed Bloomfield. Eastern clubs include Harrison Mt. Pleasant Green Spot Porter Oil Field Delwin Grange Clare Mt. Pleasant Mobil Gas Coleman Dover and Rob bush. first game May 1. Next Clare meeting set for Ogden's Recreation Room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Barryton
Glen Stutting
Mt. Pleasant
John Watson
Ed, Bloomfield
Harrison
Mt. Pleasant Green Spot
Porter Oil Field
Delwin
Grange
Mt. Pleasant Mobil Gas
Coleman
Dover
Rosebush
Ogden
Mothers Teachers Tea Planned at Glaze School Monday
The Primary Mother-Teachers Club hosts a tea at 2:15 PM on Monday April 4 in the Glaze school Kindergarten room. Miss Hutchinson Extension Child Care Specialist from Michigan State College will give a short talk. All mothers are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glaze School
Miss Hutchinson
Michigan State College
Judge Hart Rules for Lionel Duncan in Land Dispute
The Honorable Ray Hart handed down a decree in favor of Lionel Duncan in the case against the heirs of James Duncan, deceased. The hearing occurred November 27, 1937 in Mt. Pleasant. Lionel Duncan was represented by D. H. Holbrook James B. H. Ryan and F. H. Dodds. defendants by Gilbert W. Currie. Further details to follow in the Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Hart
Lionel Duncan
James Duncan
Mt. Pleasant
D. H. Holbrook
Clare
James BH. Ryan
F. H. Dodds
Gilbert W. Currie
Saginaw
The
Sentinel
Stamp sale aids local wildlife restoration efforts
National Wildlife Restoration week ends with several thousand wildlife stamps sold. Twenty five percent benefits Clare Rod and Gun Club restoration work. The club fenced five acres southeast of the mill pond to protect twenty Mallards and announced an upcoming crow hunt with signups due by Saturday. Richard Woodcock and Ted Bowler lead the event with license requirements and a gathering at Barnes Cafe on April 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Rod and Gun Club
Mill Pond
Department of Conservation
Geo. White
Richard Woodcock
Ted Bowler
Carl Rushton
Barnes Cafe
Sub-District Forensics Contest Set in Clare High
Five schools Coleman Beaverton Ewart Mescota and Clare compete in declamation oratory and extempore at Clare High School Auditorium on Friday April 8 1988 at 8 00 pm. Topics include A Message to Garcia Watch for Car Number Twenty progress in Peace and more. Admission is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Forensic Association
Clare High School
Coleman
Beaverton
Ewart
Mescota
Clare
Garcia
Barbara Houghton
Bette Walker
Michigan
Shirley Martin
Arlen Smith
Velma Rieley
Mecosta
Georgia Reed
Napoleon
Kathleen Bogan
Sophia Urbaniak
Donna McLachlan
Frances Adams
Lloyd Parrish
Funeral rites held for Hiram W Burd in Hillsdale County
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the Methodist church for Hiram W Burd who died Saturday March 26 at his East State street home. He was 86, born January 25 1852 in Ohio and came to Hillsdale county at 17. He married four times and had two daughters. He lived in Clare and Grant township and served as a local pastor. Surviving are his wife one daughter and a son-in-law with several nieces and nephews. A daughter Nellie Johnson preceded him in 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Stanford
Hiram W. Burd
East State Street
Hattie Town
Burd
Mareena Deuell
Saginaw County
Clare
Grant Township
Gertrude van Antwerp
Sparta
Methodist Church
Hattie Burdo
Laporte
Arthur Johnson
Nellie Johnson
Home Beautification Talk At Clare High School
Michigan State College Extension Specialist C I Gregg presents an illustrated home beautification talk at Clare High School on Wednesday April 6 at 2 PM. Slides feature color views of beautified homes from Michigan Farm projects and show how 30 Clare County homes received planting plans with county agent P D Gibson assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. I. Gregg
Michigan State College
Clare High School
Grege
Gregg
Michigan
Clare County
Mr. Gregg
P. D. Gibson
Stiquid
Clare City election set for April 4 in three wards
Voters in Clare prepare to cast ballots Monday April 4 at City Hall with mayoral and city clerk races largely unopposed after Democratic nominees withdrew. First Ward features Chris Reger against Robert Archambault and C D Harvey. Second Ward incumbents John Rodabaugh and D W Osborn vie, with I B Feighner reelected alongside Martz Detwiler. Third Ward contenders are George Johnson and Omer Parent for supervisor, Arthur Parish and Robert Maier for alderman. Townships including Arthur and Lincoln vote on Consumers Power Co franchise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Theiraucus
A. B. Gibbs
John, Dunlop
Alex McKinnon
Chris Reger
Robert Archambault
C. D. Harvey
D. Arden Walters
David Ward
John Rodabaugh
D. W. Osborn
D. I. B. Feighner
Martz Detwiler
George Johnson
Omer Parent
Arthur Parish
Robert Mai
Three Businesses Burglarized in Weekend Break‑ins
Thayer Bros. creamery, Cities Service gas station, and Clare Beaverton Lumber Co. offices were entered last Thursday night. The creamery lost a cash register with about $20, the gas station two tires and $25 in candy and cigarettes, and the lumber yard only seventeen pennies. County and local officers follow up on all clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thayer Bros. Creamery
Cities Service
Clare-Beaverton Lumber Co
Oil drills advance on multiple wells in Sheridan and Grant
Drillers at the Billett and Murphy well No. 1 in Sheridan township have reached 3560 feet and anticipate completion next week. McKay's Joslin gas test No. 1 near Clara city limits is at 900 feet after landing the drive pipe at 409 feet. Gulf's Doherty estate oil test in Grant township southwest quarter of section 25 is being rebuilt after a collapse, with drilling to resume next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billett and Murphy
Sheridan Township
McKay
Joslin
North City
Clara
Gulf
Doherty Estate
Grant Township
Annual Grouse Field Trials At Sanford Refuge
Ed Hickock of Midland hosted the Michigan Grouse Dog W Field Trials at Sanford game refuge in Midland County. Thirty five top dogs from across America competed with winners in all age, junior all age, and derby classes led by The Duce of Clubs, Preacher Ben, Essig Kings Jill, Old Gold, Phillanderer, and Downs Yankee Clipper. Judges included James Van Pelt and H H Calhoon with sportsmen praising the host and association for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed, Hickock
Midland
Sanford
Midland County
America
Doherty
Duce of
Sam L. ‘Light
Punxytowney
Penn
L. Galloway
Phillanderer
J. J. Hindren
Fowlerville
E H. Tibbelts
Downs
Tony
Fr. L. Evans
Fremont, Mich
Dawn
Melancholy Baby
Dr. H. Ersig
Toledo
James van Pelt
Owosso
H. H. Calhoon
BenAvon
J. J. Williams
Pittsburgh
Wm. Renwick
Corunna
Michigan
Mr. Hickock
Michigan Grouse Field Trial Association
Seiter Brothers Add Complete Line of Paints
Seiter Brothers, buyers of Gardner Lumber Yard, join Berry Bros. as distributors for a full line of paints and varnishes. Berry Bros. claim world leading status in liquid finishes and wood preservatives with Honoil and Leonoil used in boats and aircraft. Lester Bros. say they will maintain steady stock to meet painter and customer demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seiter Brothers
Gardner
Fourth Streets
Berry Bros
New Berry Bros
Lester Bros
The
Sentinel
Home Economics Nutrition Groups Meet April Fifth
Women enrolled in Home Economics Extension close their year with a meal service discussion at Clare School on April 5 at 10:00. Leaders will conduct a table setting demonstration and explain table service for occasions, discuss dining room courtesy, and plan Achievement Day with committee reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Zenobia Chapter Hosts W G Matron April 7 in Clare
Zenobia Chapter No. 129 O E S invites members for a School of Instruction by Grace L. Catterfeldt Worthy Grand Matron of Michigan from Flint. The visit marks a rare honor for Clare district as the instructor joins local members with refreshments planned after the 7 30 pm meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zenobia
O. EB. S
Michigan
Grace L. Catterfeld
Flint
Clare
Clare-Gladwin-Midland District Association
Zenobia Chapter
Our
City
Josephine Anderson
IYONNE CASNER AND WENDELL DRALLETTE MARRIED TUESDAY
Ivonne Casner and Wendell Drallette wed Tuesday at Marion Methodist Church with Rev. E G Puffer officiating. Attendants were Russell Otterbine and wife. The couple planned a dinner at the Hiks Club Mt Pleasant and will reside in Randall apartment on West Seventh Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivonne Casner
Wendell Drallette
E. G. Puffer
Methodist Church of
Marion
Russell Otterbine
Mt. Pleasant
Hiks Club
Leon Casner
Clare Public School
Saginaw Business College
Miles Drallette
Weidman
Central State Teachers College
Ferris, Institute
Election Dinner at Congregational Church by Ladies Guild
The Ladies Guild of the Congregational Church will host a twenty five cent election dinner on Monday April 4 beginning at 11: 00 AM. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Guild of the Congregational Church
Andy
Congregational Ladies Host Pot-Luck With Probation Leader Talk
The Congregational church ladies hosted their husbands for a pot-luck supper with an invocation by the pastor. Mrs. Stanley Masten chaired a brief business session while Mrs. L J Wagner organized arrangements. Dr. Ralph Hall Ferris spoke on the State Board of Corrections new setup, contrasting it with older methods and criticizing imprisonment and parole for failing to reform. guests included local officials and law enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Stanley Masten
Guild
L. J. Wagner
Jane Keschman
Wm. Streit
Mt. Clemens
Harold Jones
Hiram A. Nicholson
Bay City
Albert Ewart
Jackson Prison
Bureau of Probation
Ralph Hall Ferris
Correction Board
Mt. Pleasant
Michigan
Donald Holbrook
William Dunlop
Albert Dawe
Lady Golfers Open Season At Twin Elms Club
Women golfers prepare for the season with pre opening events at Twin Elms. A luncheon and bridge party was hosted by Mrs. Albert Haley with Mrs. Will Bowler and others as committee. Mrs. Willard Bicknell won high score. Next event heads to Hotel Doherty with husbands as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Haley
Will Bowler
A. E. Mulder
C. C. Harris
Harry Wherry
Willard Bicknell
Doherty
Wehrly
Bridgewas
Correction note on Kiwanis award details
The paper corrects a previous error stating Francis Cappaert did not receive a Charles Strange athletic award medal. The Kiwanis banquet awarded Kiwanis medals, and Charles Strange trophies went to boxing tournament winners. We apologize to those involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Cappaert
Charles Strange
Ead
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Detroit Free Press
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M. A. Doherty
Allen Crum
Robt
Archambault
Wm. Lange
Jas. A. Clute
Henry Doll
Albert Thurston
Wilbur Ireland
L70
Hampton
John Bruckart
Sternaman
O. I. Gregg
Sanford Refuge
Doherty Hotel
W.G. Matron
Iyonne Casner
Randall
Citizens State Bank
Ralph Ferris
Guild Entertain
Twin Elms Course
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