Mrs John Harris Passes After Illness
Wm Lansing of Herrick learned of the death of his cousin Mrs John Harris who died the prior Saturday. Frances Morden daughter of the late Norman and Mrs Morden, long affiliated with Alberta, survives her husband John two stepchildren two stepgrandchildren two Alberta siblings and Charles Morden of Detroit. Funeral services and interment were in Owosso on Tuesday afternoon April 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Lansing
Herrick
John Harris
Frances Morden
Norman Morden
Alberta
John
Charles Morden
Detroit
Owosso
State Federation of Women's Clubs Hold Convention
The four day meet featured national and state leaders including Mrs. Sadher Dunbar and Mrs. John Sweetnam. District presidents announced resignations and successors while Bay City committees planned events. The convention gathered at the Consistory Cathedral with exhibits on club work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Dingman
New York
Sadherr Dunbar
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Larl Warner
Detroit
General Federation
John Sweetnam
Manistee
R. £. C. Prout
W. B. Chapman
Cheboygan
John&. Sickles
Mlint
Federation
R. R. Seebee
Bougaton
A. C.reche
Lauriam
Pellingilla
Donovan Smith
St. John
W.C. Minthorn
Lake City
Northwestern
W. J. Baumgras
Latsine
Southeastern
Bay City
Farmers Co-op to Celebrate Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Week
The Farmers Independent Produce Co of Clare marks 25 years with a Co-op Food Festival April 15 to 20. Specials, contests, and prizes run all week, including a 8:00 p.m. membership meeting at City Hall. About 500 farmers and townspeople own the store and its own label merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Independent Produce Company of
Clare
Co-op
Hiveryons
Pur chasing power boosts pride in Michigan and Clare
The text notes growing purchasing power enhances pride in Michigan and in the people of Clare, reflecting optimism about local economic strength and community esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Clare
Strange Trophies Highlight Fifth Athletic Banquet
Ronald Brown and Ernest Bryant lead Clare High School letter winners as Strange Trophies are awarded. State Director Charles Forsythe urges sportsmanship and democratic ideals, while Kiwanis honors go to Ronald Brown and others. Bernard Wyman performs trumpet, with praise for the organizing committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare High School
Ronald Brown
Ernest Bryant
Neilan Cradit
Gleland Green
Roger Haring
Lowell Harring
Morris Kapplinger
Paul Manes
Hugh Maxwell
Arlo Oden
George Parent
Warden Parsell
Ed. Schlafley
Cal. Foss
Don Sprague
Virgil White
Clair Arnold
Garl Cappaert
Wes Samborn
Jr. Samborn
Russell Eberhart
Bill Leosh
Forest Gardon
Ray Marshall
Doug Paxton
Coach Brown
Charles B. Forsythe
Povsythe
John W. Griffith
Jackson
Thomas Edison
Forsythe
Kiwanis
Rint
Fleming
Charles Strange
Warden Parcell
Ronald
Francis Cappaert
Bernard Wyman
Geraldine LeRoux
Leo Brown
Albert Haley
John Trudell
M. A. Doherty
Music Festival Practice In Clare And Harrison
The Clare County rural schools music meeting will be held in Harrison High School gym Wednesday afternoon April 17 and in Clare Thursday afternoon April 18. Pupils in two groups practice songs and folk dances before a joint late May rehearsal for the festival presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Harrison, High School
Clara
Harrison
Clare
Junior Band Concert at School Auditorium Friday
The 35 piece junior band will perform a concert in the school auditorium for grade pupils Friday. They will play three numbers with solos by Delta Lee Walker, Dale White, Douglas Masten, Douglas Fleming and Alexander A Wylie. Richard Greenfield accompanies at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assemly
Dalta Lee Walker
Dale White
Douglas Masten
Douglas Fleming
Alexander A. Wylie
Richard Greenfield
Fort Wayne Institute Men’s Chorus to Sing at Eagle Church
The Fort Wayne Bible Institute men’s chorus of sixteen vocalists will present a program at the Eagle Church of God on Wednesday evening April 17 at 8:30. Rev. M R Honderich, pastor, invites all to attend this musical event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne Institute
Eagle Church
Fort Wayne Bible Institute
Eagle Church of God
M. R. Honderich
Boy Scouts to Hold Annual Taffy Sale in Clare
The Clare and vicinity Boy Scouts announce their annual Salt Water taffy sale Saturday April 18 on Clare streets. Proceeds fund summer training and outings, and they hope for wide community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOY Scouts
Boy Scouts of
Clare
Bates Announces Candidacy for Judge of Probate
George Bates announces his candidacy for the nomination for Judge of Probate at the September 10, 1940 primaries. He cites his past record and asks for support from voters and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bates
Democratic challenger upsets Republican ticket in Arthur township
A correction notes that despite reports of a full Republican win in Arthur township, Democratic candidate Verne Hains was elected Supervisor. The Sentinel retracts the prior claim and acknowledges Hains victories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sentinel
Arthur Township
Verne Hains
Mr. Hains
In Memoriam Minnie Zimmerman Passes One Year Ago
In loving memory of Mrs Minnie Zimmerman who died April 19 1939. It is sweet to remember a mother dear absent from us yet near she stands by our side and whispers Death cannot divide. Sadly missed by her husband and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Zimmerman
Mrs Loomis Hosts Warlybirds Evening At Aukrum Home
Mrs I M Aukrum’s home hosted the Warlybirds with Mrs Martin Loomis winning high score in contract. Second place went to Mrs Omer Parent and traveler Mrs Joe Sproat. The Merry Twelve met with Mrs Jesse Lamphere and guest Mrs Jack Ruby. Mrs Cecil McCluskey hosted the Thistle club with three tables of contract and prizes to Mrs Roy Harter and Mrs Earl Ruby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry
Jesse Lamphere
Jack
Ruby
Roy Beltinck
Henry Doli
Joe. Sproat
Cecil McCluskey
Thistle Club
Roy Harter
Jay Hendrie
Tim Frey
Erwin Zinser
Harter
Earl Ruby
Olivia H Brown obituary notes birth in 1876 and Spokane marriage
Olivia H Brown born November 28, 1876 at Lake Elmo Minnesota. She married George J Brown June 15, 1911 in Spokane Washington and moved to Clare two years later. Survived by husband and one son of Minneapolis. Died March 27 at Victory Memorial Hospital. Interment Sunset Memorial Park Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olivia H. Brown
Lake Elmo
Minnesota
George J. Brown
Spokane
Wash
Clare
Minneapolis
Minn
Victory Memorial Hospital
Sunset Memorial Park
James D Wolcott passes away after long life of service
James Dwight Wolcott born May 8, 1850 in Hillsdale County Michigan. He married Nellie Mlagellin on March 26, 1882 and had three daughters. The family moved from Clare to Midland counties before Mrs. Wolcott’s death in 1935. He died April 5, 1940 in Lake at age 79 years 10 months 28 days, survived by daughters Minnie Gilman Mabel Saylor Winnie Hines, twenty grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister Clara Foster and brothers Marshal Ray Dell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dwight Wolcott
Minnie Gilman
Lake
Mabel Saylor
Winnie ‘Hines
Midlandogether
Asia
Clara Foster
Hillsdale
Marshal
Ray
Oregon
Dell
Oklahoma
Second Ward Elects Jesse W Lamphere Alderman
Jesse W. Lamphere expresses gratitude to voters for supporting his election to Alderman of the second ward and commits to dutiful service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Ward
Local Clubs and Societies Schedule Readied for Regular Meetings
Community groups including Clara Rebekah Lodge Farwell Townsend Club Hatton Townsend Club Clare Chamber of Commerce Elm Grove Townsend Club Clare Common Council Grant Townsend Club J H Sparkel Post VFW Zenobis No 1290 EB American Legion Auxiliary Clare Masonic Lodge Farmers Union Grant Township Local 148 Townshend Club No 1 Loomis Glare Townsend Club and American Legion set regular meeting days across Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays and Fridays with alternating weeks and specific venues noted.
Card of Thanks for Floral Tributes and Kindness
Card thanks friends and neighbors for kindness after a father’s death. Acknowledges floral tributes and lists families including Mabel Saylor Winnie Hines and Gilman.
In Memoriam D W Osborn Family Notice
In memory of our dear wife mother and daughter who passed from this life one year ago April 14 1939 D W Osborn and children Mrs Mary Shilling
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. .W. Osborn
Mrg
Mary Shilling
Auction sale by Henry G. Huber ends farming venture
Henry G. Huber announces a public auction at his farm 4 miles north 4 east 12 south and 24 west of Harrison on Monday April 22 starting at 12 20 o clock. Items include livestock implements and household goods. Also notes social visit by Mr and Mrs H Spence of Pigeon to the Jacks Paul household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry G. Huber
Harrison
Also Mentioned on This Page
State Federation OF Woman's Clubs
Farmers Inc. Produce CO
FIETH
de Laval
DeLaval
Loomis
Clifford Richmond
Clare, Michigan
Tare and Harrison
Memoriam
Jesse W. Lamphere
Clara Rebekah Lodge
Farwell Townsend Club
Hatton Townsend Club
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Elm Grove Townsend Club
Clare Common Council
J. H. Sparkel
EB. Si
American
Legion
Legion Rooms
Clare Masonic Lodge
Grant Township Local No. 148
Farmers Union
Townshend Club No
Wise Town Hall
Glare Townsend
Ira Richmond
McDwan Street
The
American Legion
H. Spence
Pigeon
Jack. Paul
Cinsurg
James S
Cnell
Federal Reserve System and
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Farmer’s Independent
Sale
Mt. Vernon Grange
City Hall
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