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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1941
Page
10
The Clare Sentinel lists subscription rates of 1.50 per year in Michigan and 2.00 to other points with 10c per line for locals and 5c per line for fillers. It notes display ad rates on request and invites readers to ask Judge Bates to grant probate notices through the paper.
Harrison Post VFW elected Frank Beam Commander Robert Burns Sr. Sr. Vice Commander and Frank Bush Jr. Vice Commander with other officers to be appointed. The VFW Auxiliary met to learn procedures from Reed City and plan initiation April 28. Four flags will be dedicated to the Auxiliary and meetings set for the second and fourth Mondays.
A Red Cross general meeting will be held at VFWW Hall in the courthouse on Wednesday afternoon, April 23, to cut out dresses for northern Clare County. Volunteer turnout is needed to keep the schedule, with doubled sewing in Harrison and Greenwood township taking over pajama allotments.
The Home and Garden Division of the Harrison Study Club met April 11 to review progress on the City Beautification program. City Engineer Reggie Reed presented a city map for new flower bed sites while plans for central business district parks were outlined. The group expects community cooperation from local businesses and homeowners as volunteers build benches and beds with support from the Hayes Agricultural High and Spike Horn Myers.
Mrs Whilden Hughes longtime Harrison post office assistant postmaster resigned to join her husband in Ponting. Employees and wives held a pot luck farewell at her home with games and prizes including a cut glass cake serving dish for the guest of honor.
A postal employee assumed new duties on Monday April 14, marking a transition in service. The item notes the date and role without additional context.
Audre Mae Wilson five year old daughter of Dr and Mrs Earl Wilson suffered a right ankle injury Sunday evening when her foot was caught in a bicycle wheel. She was a passenger on a bike ridden by Bobbie Fanning of Canada visiting here when her stocking caught and pulled her foot between the spokes. X rays at Mt Pleasant hospital showed no fracture but her ankle was badly twisted and lacerated.
Ma and Mrs Max Carey hosted the Chop Suey club Friday evening with a seven thirty supper and a progressive auction bridge session. Guests included Ma and Mrs Marion Roth and Mr and Mrs Robert.
Sunday evening a birthday dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Max Carey in honor of James Whitmer. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Whitmer Albert Whitmer Miss Rawson of Farwell and Mr. and Mrs. Burns. Midnight refreshments followed and later social guests joined the group.
Friends and neighbors gathered at his home for a pleasant social evening in honor of Ralph Carey’s birthday. A pot luck refreshment spread followed the gathering.
Miss Ila Pratt daughter of Rev Howard Pratt Maume Ohio wed Lorn Wight son of Mr and Mrs Claude Wight of Lansing in an eight oclock Friday April 4 ceremony at the Assembly of God church Lansing Rev B G Conner officiated using a single ring. Four hundred guests attended. The bride wore white slipper satin with lilies and illusion veil. Bridesmaids wore pastel gowns and lilies bouquets. After a church reception the couple left for a short wedding trip and will reside at 1284 North Grand River Avenue Lansing.
Rural School Music Meetings in Harrison and Claye on Thursday and Friday April 10 and 11 set the first group rehearsal for the Spring Music Festival. Miss Mabel Olive Miles directed the rehearsals and will return to Clare County May 8 for the last group session ahead of the festival at Harrison High School auditorium on May 9. Music appreciation notebooks record the youths accomplishments.
Over the past four years, which they have studied the course, are being displayed in the show windows at Fannings Store.
Cashier Fred W. Weatherhead and Assistant Wallace Harper of the State Savings Bank of Harrison announce a per house at the bank on Thursday evening to observe banking methods and procedures for customers.
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