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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1950
Page
17
The Bradenton Trailer Park hosts 2500 residents who are mostly elderly and unemployed by choice. They ban employed residents, fill days with shuffleboard dances and hobby clubs, and value a slower pace away from modern life while staying active and sociable.
A conservative estimate places the value of their trailers and automobiles well over two million dollars. They spend about sixty two thousand five hundred dollars weekly in Braden ton, comparable to a mid-size industry. Social events run weeks ahead with many dates, and a Detroit observer notes a hectic pace. John and Myra Asling send greetings.
Preston Johnson lists films selected by teachers from Clare and Isabella counties for April across twenty one schools. Titles include China exploring ancient history, Baby's Bath comedy, Big League Baseball sports reel, International Pictorial agricultural news, Party Lines on telephone manners, The Mighty Columbia River in color, The Bear and Its Relatives, A Pioneer Home and a western community sing and comedy.
Michigan's February traffic toll rose to 88 deaths, up six percent from 1949, with 2,786 injuries and 12,295 total accidents. Urban areas saw all fatal increases. year-to-date figures show 190 killed, 5,852 injured, and 24,451 accidents. January mileage up six percent, death rate 6.7 per 100 million miles, down five percent.
State Farm cuts in Michigan become effective April 1 with a new office in Marshall to improve service. Local agent Jennings Archambault represents the company, which reports rate reductions up to 7 percent for bodily injury and property damage liability, 17 to 20 percent on comprehensive coverage, and 7 to 17 percent on collision. This marks the third annual rate cut, following prior reductions totaling $18,000,000 nationwide in 1948 and 1949.
Go The Cleaners advise customers to search pockets before dry cleaning. Lipstick found in garments can cause trouble during cleaning and potential damage to items.
Fragmentary plea notes urgency for coordinated effort between driver and pedestrian to make a safety improvement. A call to action urges both sides to cooperate to overcome a stalled effort.
Brief devotional note referencing Corinthians 16 and Luke with a focus on John 20 themes. Presents a concise reflection on faith, resurrection hope, and daily devotion. Names of chapters implied, pastorally framed for a church audience.
A reflection on Easter asserting the day marks God's victory over death through Jesus Christ and the living power available to believers. The piece contrasts secular Easter symbols with the gospel claim that Christ’s resurrection enables transformation, calling Christians to experience a supernatural life through faith.
The meeting covered city finances and future projects. Former Mayor Theo Wallington outlined police fund concerns and noted state highway promises. He praised the commission's program and urged focus on current issues over past conditions.
Primary department youngsters will enjoy an Easter party hosted by teachers in the church basement Saturday April 8 from 2 00 to 4 00 p m Refreshments and games will be part of the program.
Two Great Lakes Greyhound Lines drivers from Clare, Francis Hartzler and Robert Jackson, will attend dinners in Detroit hosted by R. W. Budd to honor 612 drivers statewide who completed 1949 without an accident. Michigan officials and industry leaders will speak at the event.
Michigan State Highway Department announces the spring 1950 road map will be available around April 15 with 600000 copies planned for distribution. The edition updates trunkline and county road revisions and lists parks, forests, fishing sites, and ferry and air transport data for travelers.
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