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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1941
Page
3
Tuesday morning, April Sth, Mr. Parkin presented films teaching safe and unsafe driving. He cited his two daughters as examples, letting one drive for reliability and restricting the other for recklessness, and warned that every driver can kill or injure on highways.
The T W H Club presented an assembly at Mt Pleasant high school on Thursday April 10. Speakers included Barbara Caple Al Lamborn Roberta McKnight Mavis Kennedy and John Hall with readings stories and a dramatic declamation. The student body appreciated the program and a return is planned for May 14.
The sixth annual Future Farmers of America father and son banquet was held April 10 in Clare High School's Agriculture room. Dr G Deyoe of Michigan State College spoke on his vocational education background. About eighty five attendees were served fried chicken buttered peas mashed potatoes gravy cabbage salad apple pie a la mode rolls and coffee by the home economics class under Miss Mary Colburn.
During spring vacation week from March dust to April 5 many seniors took jobs in various businesses. They gained experience while choosing work they liked. Mr Kennedy arranged placements and this practice has run for several years. Some will return after graduation this June to full time roles. Local business people cooperated, offering diverse employment to eager students.
In a senior class meeting held Friday April 11 the colors Red and White representing courage and purity were chosen along with red and white roses as class flowers. The motto Keep your eyes on the rising sun was selected for the class. The class song tune was sent back for revision and plans for the senior trip and activities were discussed.
National Defense classes move headquarters from shop to trailer factory under NYA supervision. Advanced shop students improve the school quietly. A new mailbox for teachers appears in Mr. Kennedy's office. Walt Bolle, Barney Scott, and Ed Strouse complete a drawing board cabinet. Brooks builds a bulletin cabinet and a large drawing table. Library adds Hartzell Spence book One Foot in Heaven about a minister’s humanity. History books are bought for history fans. Eleven Junior High Girl Scouts led by Miss Vanderlip hiked to Glare Tourist Park on Tuesday April 18 and had lunch there.
Larry Foss elected vice president of the eighth grade homeroom replacing Jack Stach who moved away Boly White remains president of the class in the latest meeting
A series of school and community events runs from April to June. Highlights include the Kiwanis Athletic Banquet on April 16, boxing finals April 17, and regional tennis on May 24, culminating with the 54th Annual Commencement on June 13.
Clare High School installs two way communicators linking Kennedy's office with classroom rooms. Seven units exist so far with the master station in the Superintendent's office. The goal is to place a unit in every room as soon as possible.
The Vernon Center Extension group gathered at Mrs. William Duncan's home on April 3 for an all day session with twelve members present. Dorothy Duncan chaired, officers were elected for the coming year, and plans were made for achievement day and a program planning meeting at Mt. Pleasant High School on April 17.
The notice states the meeting concluded the year's lessons and asks anyone with garments to display at achievement day to notify leaders. Signed by Esther Harsh, Corresponding Sec.
The East Vernon Home Extension club met at Mrs. Wilson Samborn's home on Wednesday April 9 with ten members and one guest. Officers were elected for the coming year and the group approved lessons on Nutrition including Up-to-Date Meal Planning Money Saving Meals act and Fact about Food and Colds and Making Home Production Pay. A pot luck noon meal followed by lessons on altering and restyling dresses and dress decoration. Red Cross work was discussed and the meeting adjourned signaling the year end. Achievement Day will be held in Mt Pleasant soon.
The North Vernon Extension Group met April 3 at Mrs. Glea con’s home with eleven members and four guests. Officers led the session, votes added Mrs. Claude Fordyce to the executive committee, and plans for Achievement Day and next year’s project were set.
Hepplewhite rose to prominence for well designed commodes and chests. His pieces feature curved fronts band sawed bases and gracefully curved tapered legs crafted in mahogany and satin wood.
The article discusses using a table screen in extra large living rooms to hide a dining table during setup or clearing. It notes the screen serves both privacy and aesthetic roles.
The author discusses farm use of dairy substitutes versus home production, citing examples from Coldwater and Deerfield townships. He notes dairy prices, advertising by substitute makers, and a farmer policy rewarding employees who use farm products. The piece ends urging support for home markets to boost community and wallets.
The X-ray method is being applied in the airplane industry to detect faulty materials, weak castings, and bubbly metals, aiming to improve aircraft safety and reliability.
The Lake church holds Sunday School at 10 30 a m with Supt P A Oman and preaching at 7 30 p m Rev I W Wyrick leads Cottage Prayer meetings every Tuesday evening. The Wyricks returned from revival meetings in Frederic and Grayling and invite others to join.
This article outlines exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act. It lists seasonal industries allowed to work up to 12 hours daily or 56 weekly for 14 weeks, first processing or canning of produce or livestock handling exemptions, union contracts with specific hour limits, and farm-adjacent plants with limited overtime. Contact Wage and Hour Division in Detroit for more details.
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