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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1940
Page
13
About 250 rural boys and girls enrolled in 4-H winter projects will gather at Clare High School on April 23 to compare workmanship and receive certificates. Clothing club girls will model their dresses at 1 00 p m on the auditorium stage. Parents and friends are invited to visit exhibits and attend a brief program in the gym.
The Schaeffer dairy farm expands with a modern plant including a cooling and bottling room and delivery access. The 60 head Holstein herd is the county’s largest purebred, with records in the Clarensabella Dairy Herd Improvement Association. The operation uses registered sires, ships milk daily, and plans a deep well water system to support 640 acres of feed and pasture.
Tonight April 19 a mass meeting at 8:00 at Vernon township hall explains the people's new hospital to be built at or near Mt Pleasant. Attendees are not asked to donate or buy anything. The meeting is urged as a great benefit to every area family.
The Woman’s Department of the Latter Day Saints hosts a Pie Social and fish pond at the 1.0. F. hall on Wednesday April 24. Everyone is welcome to attend.
HF Adams of this city sustained a serious injury at the Temple oil field last Monday while clamping a well to pull rods. A bottom clamp slipped from a beam hanger and struck his foot, leading to two toes being amputated at Clare County General Hospital. He now uses crutches for about two weeks.
Greenwood Grange No. 932 met at the town hall on Tuesday evening. Two new candidates were voted in as members. Rep Bernie Hampton gave a talk on how state legislation is formed from idea to law, enlightening the audience. Attendance prize went to Ralph Eaton. Next meeting May 7 will be open with Harrison Theater Guild entertainment and a pot luck lunch.
Clare County Taxpayers Association will meet Tuesday evening April 23 at the Greenwood Townhall. All interested in better government are invited to attend. The program committee has selected a program for approval and the nomination committee has nominated permanent officers needing board votes to confirm.
Kyle McKinnon announces candidacy for probate judge at the September 10, 1946 primaries. He cites decades of Clare county residence since 1899, World War service, and intent to live in Harrison while running a frugal office with fee refunds to the general fund. He pledges no staff changes unless needed and full public access for probate business.
Clare and vicinity are informed that Himer Ford has taken over the Chris Reger trucking business and will provide all kinds of general trucking. Call Pratts Gas Station for prompt service.
Sealed bids by the village clerk of Farwell for the construction of a pump station stone or brick. Bids may be rejected in whole or part. Due before Tuesday April 30 1946. Plans and details at Bingham's Hardware Farwell Michigan.
James C. Gilbert aged eighty two died April 9 1940 at Mt Pleasant after pneumonia illness begun April 8 He was born August 22 1857 in Vermont and lived in Isabella County before moving to Covington Baraga County later returning to Isabella He leaves two sisters a brother nieces and nephews Funeral services were held at Stinson and Son chapel Mt Pleasant on April 12 with burial in Rosebush cemetery
Hundreds visit the Farmers Independent Produce Co festival on west 4th street with a doll parade and prizes announced for programs by 4 H clubs rural and Clare schools. The weeklong events include church and children days as it closes with a public coop membership drive.
The Township Board invites taxpayers to a meeting at Grant Town Hall Friday night May 8 at 8 30 for discussion on fund sources for remodeling the town hall. S A Dawson Clerk.
Mrs. William Laderman expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness, flowers, plants, and cards during illness and thanks Dr. Wood for considerate attention.
Norma Camiow of Sheridan township is recommended for the PPA state farmer degree as Future Farmers of America members name her the most active FA member in 1933 34 and 1934 35. Beaverton PRA chapter president. sponsors Clare county community projects. 820 acres under chapter direction. decision at state convention May 2 3 at East Lan Norris.
The Walter H. Larman Post Drum and Bugle Corps held its first 1940 practice under Theodore Nicholson of Midland as new Musical Director. Nicholson directed the Music Department at Midland High School and is a Legionnaire in Midland American Legion Post. He plans to strengthen the corps through new techniques in music and marching.
George Gale Rillett three months old son of Frank and Joy Rillett died Sunday morning April 14 after a brief illness. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at Eagle Church of God by Rev. M. R. Honderich and interment followed at Cherry Grove Cemetery.
Town and county clubs list their regular gatherings. Townsend Club No 1 meets the first and third Thursdays at Wise town hall Loomis. Clare Masonic Lodge holds its second Tuesday. J B Sparkel Post VFW meets first and third Mondays. Zenobia Chapter No 129 OES meets first Thursday. American Legion Auxiliary and other groups meet on established Mondays and Thursdays.
Agnes Gleason and Ethel thank volunteer men who stopped a raging grass fire that threatened their home and buildings on Sunday, expressing sincere gratitude for their effective rescue effort.
In loving memory of our darling Denies who passed away two years ago on April 20. Mr. and Mrs. Harley Coats and children.
Fragmentary obituary note honors Lena Frees who died April 18 1907. Small readable lines mention room for Royal Music Mart discount event in the Gift and Flower Shop with a 20 percent sale on linens and pictures starting Friday the 29th.
Administrator Glenn Howard calls all creditors to settle accounts. Costume jewelry sale advertised with discounts and a limited time in the listing.
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