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Newspaper

Clare Sentinel

Location

Clare, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1950

Page

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Krienke Fined 1000 in Liquor Sale Case by Judge Holbrook

Paul Krienke 67 of Coleman pled guilty in Isabella County Circuit Court to illegal sale of intoxicating liquor and was fined the maximum 1000 with two years probation. Judge Holbrook cited a serious heart condition as a reason for not sending him to jail. Krienke must abstain from drinking during probation.

Paul Krienke Coleman Isabella County Donald B. Holbrook Holbrook Krienke Ralph J. Levine Chicago LeVine Clare Wm. B. Dunlop Woodrow Weeks Flint Lansing

District Speech Contest Held Here on March 30

The Clare High School Auditorium hosted the district speech contest with contestants from Shepherd St Louis Coleman and Clare. Anna May Steed won in oration with American Refugees, Shirley Workman won in declamation The Greeping Shadow, Betty Kuna took extempore and Evelyn Todd won dramatic reading with The Red Quilt. Only the winners advance to the regionals.

Clare’ High School Shepherd St. Louis Coleman Clare Anna May Steed Joan Raymond Shirley Workman Dick Nivison Betty Kuna Richard Murphy Evelyn Todd Coléman Lavina White Miss Steed Anna May Hvelyn ‘Todd

District M. E. A. Meeting at Harrison Church

The Clare Isabella district M B H A will meet at Harrison Congregational Church on April 25 at 6 30. Teachers are asked to keep the date open. Wesley Thomas from the state department M B H A S will be the speaker. There will be a chicken dinner and a program.

Clare-Isabella M. BH. A Harrison Congregational Church Wesley Thomas State Department

Easter Lilies Parade Aids Crippled Children

Crippled Children benefit from Easter Lily Parade on Saturday April 8. Lily makers include Ruth Neff Clare Olive Badger Farwell and Winifred Welsh Harrison with helpers. Easter seals funds aided twenty two types of crippled persons last year and training to place handicapped in the world. Temple School teachers Thelma Devereaux and Jean Bennett topped the Easter Seal pass. no house to house sales.

Ruth Neff Clare Olive Badger Farwell Winifred Welsh Harrison Clare County Temple School Thelma ,Devereaux Jean Bennett

Leebove Slayer Takes Own Life Sunday Evening

Jack Livingston 55, once charged with killing his former partner Isaiah Leebove in 1938, was found dead in a midtown New York hotel Sunday evening from an apparent sleeping tablets overdose. The case tied to Mamoth Producing and Refining Co and political intrigue lingered in local memory.

Jack” Livingston Isaiah Leebove Doherty New York City New York Clare County Circuit Court Livingston Leebove Mamoth Producing and Refining Company Wmends An & Power William A. Comstock

Easter Pageant Draws Large Crowd at Methodist Church

The Clare Methodist Church hosted a Palm Sunday pageant titled The Story of Hatter with nearly one hundred cast members. Sponsored by the High School Hustlers Class and Judge Donald HB Holbrook, Emil Bucholz directed and portrayed Jésus. The six scene production covered The Last Supper to The Resurrection, drawing many favorable comments and hopes for an annual presentation.

Clare Methodist Church Hatter Donald HB. Holbrook Emil Bucholz Harrison Jésus Farwell Mr. Pleasant Harry Dice Yvonne Spence Harold Collins Garden of Gethsemane Jesus

Vew Officers Elected March 23 For Next Year

Pettit Kapplinger Post VFW held its annual meeting in the new post hall at the tourist park with good attendance. Officers were re elected for another year: Commander Charles Cooper Senior Vice Commander Fred Scott Junior Vice Commander Orley Rogers Quartermaster Dorsey Mussell Adjutant Stanley Parish. Bob Carter entertained with a pot luck and a film on 4 H and farm management.

Charles ©. Cooper Fred Scott Orley Rogers Dorsey Mussell Stanley Parish

Glenn F. Sanford Chapter DeMolay to Install Officers

Glenn F. Sanford Chapter DeMolay announces its six month appointive slate and upcoming installation next Monday at 7 30 pm in the Clare Masonic Temple. The roster lists officers including Master Councillor Robert Burgess and Senior Councillor William Brewer with several deacons stewards marshals and other posts. The public installation will be held in the Clare Masonic Temple starting at 7 30 o'clock.

Glenn F. Sanford DeMolay Robert Burgess William Brewer Hollis Haggart William Barber Robert Seiter Thomas Rodabough Harold Irwin Marshal Art Bellows William Seiter Richard Garthe Alger Smock Bernard Wilson John Bicknell James Bader Blair Seiter Donald Barber Ray Lucy David Border Nile Haggart Robert Wallace Clare Masonic Temple

Consumers Power Plans Renovation of Clare Substation

Consumers Power Company engages Randall & Son to remodel the Clare property on East Third Street. A new arch truss self supporting roof will cover the large substation and three offices 12x14 12x16 12x20 will be added for district maintenance use. A new lavatory and a forced air gas heating system will be installed. Work began Monday.

Randall & Son Consumers Power Company Clare East Third Street

Union Good Friday Services to Be Held This Afternoon

Protestant Churches of Clare with the Clare County Ministerial Association will hold union Good Friday services at the Methodist Church this Friday at 1:00 PM. Ministers choir organists and lay workers from participating churches will present a program. Most local businesses will close from 1 to 3 PM for Tre Ore and employees are urged to attend. Public invitation extended.

Clare Clare’ County

Dover Farm House Fire Destroys Raymond Home

The Al Bus Raymond farm home known as the old Weaver place burned Friday afternoon. Fire crews faced heavy smoke and water shortages. Dover Store suffered roof damage from embers. Thom as White alerted authorities. two Raymond children were at school. Loss estimated at $17,000 with partial insurance.

Raymond Farm Weaver Place Dover Raymond Royal Aking Raymonth

Clare High School Baseball Seeks Veteran Core for 1950

The Clare team returns 17 letter winners under coach Don Richardson with a deep pitching staff led by Jim Joslin Burk Rilett Lyle Haggart and Bill DePuy. Outfield remains thin with Jack Brinkerhoff likely moved to first base and a contest for second base between Dick Beard Jerry Pulci fer and John Musser. The Pioneer schedule aims for games with Mr Pleasant Coleman Harrison Farwell Gladwin and Midland pending.

Clare High School Don Richardson Jim Richardson Jack Brinkerhoff Jim Richardson Bill Humphrey Dick Beard Jerry Pulcifer John Musser Clare Warl Bellows Don's Don Wallace Don Urquhart Jim Joslin Burk Rilett Lyle Haggart Bill DePuy Joslin Dick Ulrich Bob Beck Asl Will Hollis Haggaert Hollis Haggaert Pioneers Mr. Pleasant Coleman Harrison Farwell Gladwin Midland

Bake Sale by Rural Youth Club at Glare Furniture

The Rural Youth Club in Room 4 sponsors a bake sale on Saturday, April 8 at Glare Furniture Factory. Proceeds support club activities and community projects.

Glare Furniture Bator

Beaverton Wins Championship of Central Michigan League

Beaverton captures the 1950 league title after beating DeMolay 42 36 to finish the regular season on Beaverton’s floor. Bob Tarzwell tops Beaverton with 15 points. Don Beal adds 18 in the playoff opener as Beaverton wins the best two of three at Farwell High School. DeMolay’s Ernie Bryant leads the visitors with 16 in the loss.

Central Michigan Beaverton DeMolay Farwell High School Larry Talmadge Don Beal Farwell Bob Tarzwell Ernie Bryant

Farmers' program at Clare Methodist Church April 13

The third annual farmers forum at Clare Methodist Church on Thursday April 13 at 8:00 PM features Dr. Howard W. Western of Adrian College delivering the main address on rural life. Ben R. Bosink will present slides on soil conservation and Clare county top soil preservation. RF, FA groups from Clare and Isabella counties will attend. two dairy readings, entertainment by Harry Dieck, and a color screening of Holstein Heritage are planned. Refreshments will follow.

Men’s Forum Lfe Clare Methodist Church Howard WH. Western Adrian College Adrian Michigan Adrian Gallega Ben R. Bosink Clare County Clare Igabella Harry Dieg National Association Isabella

Judge Don Holbrook Speaks at Clare Rotary Luncheon

Donald Holbrook, a Circuit Court judge with three years on the bench, spoke at the Clare Rotary Club noon meeting about The Trial of Christ. He offered legal insights and lesser known details from his study of the courtroom scene, noting this was his second appearance after a Kiwanis Club talk on March 29.

Donald Holbrook Clare Rotary Club Christ Holbrook Rotary Judge Holbrook Kiwanis Club Bob Archambault

Early Clare resident Clarence Kirkpatrick passes at 65

Clarence Kirkpatrick a longtime Clare resident since 1884 died after a cerebral hemorrhage Friday morning. He lived in Clare most of his life aside from time in Alberta and worked as a putcher vy and lumber company manager. He left a wife Ethe and five children plus nine grandchildren and one brother. Funeral services were held at Doherty Funeral Home with burial at Cherry Grove.

Clarence Kirkpatrick John Kirkpatrick Clare Michigan Alberta Canada Westfield & Fall River Lumber Company Dessert & Brown Ethe ‘Oivte Sune Riley Kirkpatrick Dortha Kirkpatrick Floyd Woodworth Bernard Ohio Donald Floyd Robert Flint Doherty Harold Watson Cherry Grove

Clare Board of Education advertises bond sale for school building

The Clare Board of Education seeks bids for bonds totaling 185000 dollars to finance proposed school additions. Bonds are coupon bonds of 1000 denomination. Bids are due at the Superintendent's office by 8 pm Wednesday April 19 and will be opened publicly.

Clare Board of Education Clare Public Schools Sentinel

Help Wanted for Meets Arizona Operetta Cast

Help needed around Clare as of late for the operetta Meet Arizona. The comical show seeks boys to sing as dudes and cowboys, inviting all interested fellows regardless of height or singing prowess. Join in to boost school spirit and the production.

Clare Arizona Fellows Bing Crosby Come

City Commissioners Elected in Close District Election

Four city commissioners were elected as voters chose mayoral and council seats. Albert Haley won a two year term, John Feld Davy also two years, Karl Morgan one year, and James L. Grove one year. William C. McConnell will serve the remaining year of his current two year term. The new commission will elect a mayor next Monday.

Albert Haley John W. Dunlop John Fel Davy Karl Morgan James L. Grove Dunlop David Ward Ratpr Hether William C. McConnell

Vacation Church School Institute Planned at Clare

An interdenominational Vacation Church School Institute will be held on April 25 at Clare Methodist Church. Sponsored by the Michigan Council of Churches, the event trains directors and teachers for Vacation Church Schools across denominations. Open to pastors directors teachers officers and helpers from Clare area churches with fees for the first five attendees per church and free admission for the first five after church registration.

Clare Methodist Church Christian Education Department Michigan Council of Churches Lansing Michigan Evbow Church L. J. Nevins Seventh Street Claré Clare Sentinel

Also Mentioned on This Page

Holbrook Mon Leebove Slayer Jack Livingston Methodist Church V.E.W Robert Carter Bob Garter V.F.W. Hall Bob Carter Bob Caroline Prise Ster Michigan State College East Lansing Masonic Temple Consumers Power East Third St Union Bake Sale Evart Farm Bureau Judge Don. Holbrook Cherry Grove Cemetery Board of Education Chamber of Commerce C of C E. A. “Bud” Anderson Hotel Doherty McArthur Alma Lee Seiter Barbara Schug Vacation Church School
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