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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1946
Page
1
The Dow Chorus of male voices performs tonight at Clare School in the auditorium. Reserve seats at the school office or buy tickets now. Tickets cost 5 for adults and 0.30 for students with proceeds funding the school’s piano fund.
Clare County Red Cross announces Roll Call Chairman Mrs. Pearl Pidd will be at The Citizens State Bank from 1:00 to 3:00 PM Saturday for roll call contributions and final report submission. All workers urged to report regardless of canvass status.
County chairman Mrs. C. B. Neff reports strong early response to Easter Seal sales in Clare with residents donating 2.00 and 5.00 for stamps. The appeal highlights the National Society for Crippled Children and Adults and its Michigan affiliate supporting services for disabled children and adults.
The Clare FFA Chapter hosted its annual Father and Son Banquet in the Clare High School Agricu room. About fifty attended a fried chicken dinner served by homemaking students led by Miss Barbara Longstreet. Dele Joslin Lupt MC with Austin Bates and Harold Collins providing music, Lyle Hutchinson recapped the year’s work, Mr Schroeder showed magic tricks, and Richard Blanchard discussed Italy’s invasion with GI perspective. The event highlighted the boys’ efforts as a top activity of the year.
Clare High School hosts the District Speech Tournament on Wednesday April 10 with districts Clare Coleman and St. Louis High Schools. Events begin at 3 00 p m for ovations and oratorical declamations and 7 00 p m for extempore speech and dramatic declamations. Judges will be three Central Michigan College of Education Speech Department faculty members. contestants include Robert Clark Rosemary Dwyer Ann Bicknell Cotiie Wright Donald Hammond Willard Ireland Janet Sills Hise Parent and others. Richard G Blanchard serves as district chairman.
The Clare Kiwanis Club awarded two thoroughbred calves to county farm boys after an essay contest on cattle care. Winners Lyla Hutchinson and Tony Allen received a Hereford and a Guernsey calf respectively, with offspring returned to the club as a condition of the prize.
A Friday meeting at the local Selective Service office organized the Clare County Veterans Council. Lawrence J. Lalone of Lansing outlined policy needs while officers were elected: President Donald E. Holbrook, Vice President Rev. Harold Watson, Secretary Frederick Scott, Treasurer to be named, with an Executive Committee of Harold Hughes and Paul D. Gibson. The group aims to aid reemployment and rehabilitation of returning veterans as demobilization proceeds.
Clare High School championship basketball players and coaches were guests of the Rotary Club at Barnes cafe on Wednesday. Coach Richardson led a season that brought district and regional titles, with praise for sportsmanship and a promise of a strong next season.
Fire hazards are rising in eight counties Bay Arenac Gladwin Clare Isabella Midland Saginaw and Gratiot with past losses showing 7 000 acres burned before April 10 last year. Conservation officers fire wardens and towermen are on alert urging delaying spring burns until after May and warning rural areas of possible court action for grass or brush fires.
Wellington J. Husband of Saginaw died suddenly at his home March 13. He had a summer home at Lake George and built a cottage near Clare in 1937. Born in Port Sanilac Michigan on August 15 1890 he was 55 years 6 months and 26 days old. He leaves wife Ethel one brother Linton Husband and one sister Mrs Dominic Murphy.
Mrs Jessie V Davis passed away at her home in Arthur township after a brief illness. Born July 19 1868 in Harding county Ohio she lived in the area forty years. She is survived by two sons Perry and Charlie Davis. Prayer services will be at the home 1 30 pm with funeral at the Arthur township hall 2 pm Saturday Rev Chas Kleinhardt officiating interment in Arthur Township Cemetery Dohierty Sons in charge.
Local auto dealer Bob's Sales and Service in Clare advertises vehicles with makes including De Soto Plymouth and Willys. The small listing emphasizes car sales and service offerings from the Clare shop.
President Truman designates April 6 as Army Day to honor the Army's duty in preserving victory and defend freedom. He urges public support to ensure soldiers overseas have necessary supplies and that families endure separation with comfort, thanking those who sacrificed for the nation's liberty.
In Clare the spring election saw light ballots in wards one and three due to lack of opposition to Republican nominees for city and ward positions. The second ward featured a contest where Harold Fleming defeated Ivan E. Feighner by sticker impact. results show Dunlop leading in mayoral and various offices across wards with Vera B. Peterson noted multiple times in treasurer roles.
Secretary Dan Holcomb announced the Clare County Fair will return in 1946 after a 1942 cancellation due to war shortages. The five day event runs September 11 to 14 with improved fairgrounds and expanded exhibits, aiming to set attendance records and showcase livestock, agricultural equipment, and domestic arts. County officials and fair board members named include Fred Clark, Harry Kantner, Dan Holcomb, Ray Harrold, and others.
The American Legion Auxiliary announces the card party is postponed until a sale date to be announced.
The Last Stop was capably staged Friday evening by Central Michigan College of Education players directed by Fred Bush. The Clare P T A sponsors the plays and plans proceeds for school aid. the April meeting is moved to April 22 due to Holy Week, with more program details to follow.
Johanna Mack born 1857 in Port Hope Ontario died March 27 1946 aged 88 with funeral at Thurston Funeral Home led by Rev Moore of Mt Pleasant. She leaves a brother eight nephews five nieces and many friends. burial at Cherry Grove cemetery with distance attendees from Pontiac Detroit and Marion.
Mrs Ward Feighner of Port Huron was overcome by gas fumes from a faulty stove oven around 11 15 am Monday. Her husband found her at 12 30 and moved her outside before calling neighbors, the fire department, and Dr Deark of Marysville. She recovered after two and a half hours of oxygen treatment and remained ill for about a day and a half. The Feighners, living near a Tourist court cabin, hoped to move to Port Huron apartments soon.
The Clare Fire Department answered eight alarms over four days from Thursday afternoon to Monday morning and another on Tuesday afternoon. Multiple blazes included a grass fire behind Catholic Church and Donald Holbrook home, a brooder house fire near Owen Klink farm injuring 600 chicks, a grass fire at the city dump, and a blaze at Clare Cleaners vent pipe. Damages were insured or estimated. several buildings saved. A Wasson farm home fire caused heavy damage from wiring, and Guy Hardy home saw attic fire from a chimney before flames were contained.
Clare Seniors will stage the comedy Murder Mansion on Friday April 26 at the town venue. Orville Snapp wrote the script with a large cast including Carlotta, Ophelia Smith, Mary Jo Ryan, Arlene Howlett, and Bertjamin Hicks. Directors are Constance Crawford and Richard Blenchard. tickets available from Senior clan members.
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