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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1950
Page
19
A Blaine farm family recounts a near tragedy when a flooded field behind their barn trapped two young siblings. The girl stepped into icy water, the brother attempted a rescue, and their father risked the ice to save them after almost an hour struggle.
The Blue Star Mothers gathered Monday evening with fifteen members present. Hostess Mrs. Elmer Osborn provided decorations themed to the Haster sen ton. An April Fool joke from electric lights led to candlelit lunch.
Lockwood Service in Farwell sponsors the Monogram Speedee- Bilt model building contest that runs from April 1 to sometime in May. There are twenty five prizes including a large trophy for first place and various medals and merchandise for other ranks. Awards are displayed at Lockwood Service Station with Harold available to explain rules.
Farwellites head home as spring nears with residents like Mr. and Mrs. Ramsey near US-10 and M-11b returning from Flint. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Walker return from Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wysong visit Traverse City where their son Dale is hospitalized and improving though expected to stay about two more months.
Alice Seeley Chapter of the Order of the Waster Star entertained Grand Family honoring Grand Committeewoman Montse Gee. The event began at 4 30 with a chapter opening at the school gym and a banquet at the Methodist Church. Grand members spoke, sang, and presented gifts before four candidates were initiated. A Sunday breakfast and film shown at the Chapter Room followed. Dozens of members and many distinguished guests attended from numerous chapters and associations across several towns.
At the Surrey Township Annual meeting Nelle Young and Flora Clark were elected to the Library board while James Stanley resigned from the cemetery board. The township voted to pay their share of road blacktopping from the Isabella county line to the Grant Township line. Mae Carpenter presented the library financial report and Ella Carpenter gave the circulation report.
Little Eugene Ferris son of Leah Ferris is in Clare Hospital after spilling scalding tea on his stomach. A small skin graft was needed and he is healing favorably. Doctors hope he can return home this week.
Failure to keep chickens warm can cause freezing of the comb and wattles. Toes and feet may freeze leading to lameness and suffering.
Ann Arbor service details list No. 62 south at 10 63 A M and No. 61 north at 2 69 P M daily except Sunday with trains operating through Farwell.
Farwell Boy Scouts will sell lilies on Saturday April 8 on the streets and in schools to raise money for the Crippled Children's Fund. Support the Scouts and Scoutmaster in their charity drive for the children.
Last week Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Scott and family returned from Florida where they visited her parents and friends. Mr. and Mrs Arthur Kube also came back after several weeks in Florida. Edith and Earl Alexander stayed at their Midland home for several days.
Preaching Elder Earl Ewing at 10:00 A M Church School at 11:00 A M and Thursday evening Cottage Prayer meetings at homes All are welcome to attend and participate in services and prayer sessions.
The Rev Leslie Nevins leads a sunrise service at Farwell Methodist Church at 6 30 AM with Mrs Wm Garden as speaker. A breakfast follows at 7 30 AM Church School at 10 16 AM and public worship at 11 30 AM Classes for all ages and a 4 00 PM choir practice in the church.
Rev. James G. Herring pastor leads Bible School at 10:00 A. M. Morning Worship at 11:00 A. M. Evening Service at 8:00 P. M. Cottage Prayer meeting Thursday invites members to worship.
Elder Albert Seymour leads preaching at 11 60 p m and 8 00 p m with Pastor Hobart Beavers directing church school. Women’s Dept meets the second Wednesday at 2 00 p m. Zion’s League gathers every other Tuesday at 8 00 p m at members’ homes.
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