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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1951
Page
4
Pvt R J Kennedy has a new address listed as AY 16365669 in 3747th Troop at Sheppard Air Force Base Wichita Falls Texas.
Pvt Robert L Oman is shown with the present address at Co G 2nd Ordnance Tag Battalion Aberdeen Proving Ground Maryland. The record references Granunds and Maryland in connection with the entry.
Cpl. James Chapman is identified with the 16139872 service number and associated with the Stth Bomb Wing at Biggs Army Air Field Texas. The fragment notes his present address and unit references.
Pvt. Robert M. Grosvenor son of Arthur Grosvenor of 310 Wheaton Ave Clare has been assigned to the 1st Infantry Division in the European Command announced at Darmstadt Germany March 28 Oldest infantry division in the Army The Big Red One first in WWI and WWII to fire a shell take ground suffer casualties cross the Rhine invade North Africa Sicily and France Grosvenor enlisted in 1950 with initial training at Fort Knox Ky
Mrs Oliva Irwin presided with substitute officers Mrs Genevieve Irwin Mrs Maggie Irwin and Mrs Hilgabeth McIntosh. Committees reported on the Father Son Banquet and Red Rand Club banquet. A Home Repair and Maintenance Fund collection was taken at the Home. The charter was draped for Mrs Mabel Pavey Past President of the Rebekah Assembly. Mrs Wilma Cowden won the mystery prize.
The Chemical Center Canton Auxiliary met in Midland with President Mrs. Fannie Yeoman presiding. Officers included vice president Mrs. Doris Bitchell and card committee chair Mrs. Alma Wooden. A Flint session is planned May 17 18 19, and Col Raymond Kent led drill practice for an April 19 decoration event. Lunch followed.
Extension Group of Vernon holds a meeting at Mrs Manley McMarlazid home with eleven members present. Mrs Ray Elliott chairs and outlines plans for Achievement Day in Mt Pleasant on May 3. Lesson titled Building Understanding Attitudes was given by Mrs Bailey. Meeting adjourned with cake served by hostess Mrs C M Harriger.
The North Vernon Extension Group gathered Tuesday evening April 10 at Mrs. John Walworth’s home with Jerome Ficod presiding. Thirteen members answered roll call as Mrs. Arthur Thayer and Mrs. Clarence Tice led a lesson on Building Sound Attitudes and plans were made to attend Achievement Day on May 3 at Central Michigan College in Mt. Pleasant with News Reporter Mrs. Elwood Ervin.
Group one of the Clare Extension Club gathered Thursday April 12 at Mrs Charles Rich ter home with thirteen members. They planned decorations for Achievement Day dinner and discussed exhibits and next year’s lesson topics. The Curtains and Drapes lesson was given by Mrs Charles Prather and Mrs Bernard Tubbs. Refreshments were served by Mrs Ervin Kurtz and Mrs Car Stephenson.
The Clare Extension Group No 2 met Friday afternoon April 13 at Mrs. Ferris Graham home with all members and one visitor present. Mrs. Frank Nash and Mrs. Roy Kinsey led the lesson Curtains and Draperies and plans were made for Achievement Day at Harrison May 16 with displays including aluminum trays gloves basic dress and varied accessories. The group will arrange the August centerpiece and will manage music for the program of the day.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Hoste and Mr and Mrs Floyd Thompson joined Mr and Mrs Ralph Miller at the West home Wednesday night to celebrate Harold Wests birthday anniversary. Refreshments were served by Mrs West with a birthday cake as the highlight of the occasion.
The Faithful Fifty prayer group will attend special services at Weidman Methodist Church on Monday night April 23 replacing the regular prayer meeting. The next scheduled meeting will be at Rosebush Methodist Church on Monday night April 30.
Rosebush briefed on visits and travel as residents hosted relatives and friends across towns. The Stanways moved into a new Alliance home, while others hosted dinners and spent Sundays with family in Gaylord Detroit Clare and nearby areas. Various locals, including students and workers, made short trips and greetings with neighbors.
MANN SIDING reports many from the area attended a Tuesday 4 H Achievement Day in Harrison. The notes mention Deo Beavers on the county honor roll, a roller skating party at Lake, and several visits to and from local residents including Mrs Ettie Town, Mr and Mrs Charlie Van Blarcom, and Mr and Mrs Howard Brockway. Weather and community life comment conclude with Old Man Winter returning Monday morning.
Community calendar items include Mrs. Thomas Groves birthday dinner with family, Clare Methodist Church reception for new members on April 26, Friday Afternoon Bridge Club at Mrs. Alberta Bicknell's with winners Mrs. Green and Mrs. Wright, Baptist King's Daughters quilt project, Mrs. Dolores Robison hosting Milan Wayne's fourth birthday, Ladies Union meeting at Nellie Niemeyer’s, Girl Scouts planning skating on May 21 and a May 34 potluck before summer.
Mrs Ida Irish was guest of honor at a Thursday afternoon party with 24 guests. Refreshments included ice cream and cake, followed by a pink and blue shower for Mrs Robert Moline. After the party she will visit Ithaca for two weeks with her daughters. The Lucky Club met Friday at president Mrs Co D Harvey’s home with prayers and songs. Tenacious details include a sick committee report, a violin solo, and a potluck.
Local notices list numerous Sunday visits and weekend guests among families in Clare Mt Pleasant Midland and Bay City. Couples and individuals such as Mr and Mrs Eddie Bruce Mr and Mrs Kenneth and others are described visiting relatives and attending gatherings throughout the area. Smelt fishing at Au Gres and college trips to Mt Pleasant are noted among a long list of names and places.
Birmingham couple spent Sunday to Wednesday at East Budd Lake cottage. Various families from Grand Rapids, Cedar Rapids, Lansing, Bay City, Jackson, and other towns visited relatives in Gladwin and nearby towns. Local residents hosted dinners and weekend gatherings, with hospital and VFW Auxiliary activities noted.
William Claud Flinn died Saturday morning with funeral Monday at Marion Methodist Church. Sympathy extended to the family. Mrs. Luella Lockwood and Mr and Mrs Hinest Kennedy spent the weekend at their home. Mrs. Wolford Lander returned home from Clare hospital and was visited by her mother Mrs. Gaskill. Sam and Mrs. Gaskill visited Clare to see Mrs. Landers in hospital.
Owners with bumping painting or repairs urged to act now. In stock sheet metal and fenders with quick wreck service. 24 hour wrecker service offered by Dan McDonald Ford Sales and Service Clare. Phone 343.
An unclear fragment references Tough Jobs, minis, and jet economics amid unspecified sales details. The readable text hints at industry terms but lacks concrete facts, participants, or a coherent event to summarize further.
Market items from Johnston Elevator Co and Rosebush Elevator include wheat at 2.27, barley 2.00, buckwheat 3.08, hogs dressed 28.00, beef dressed 45.00 to 55.00, prime veal 55.00, spring lambs 58.00, heavy hogs 32, and prime hides. Egg grades show White large 42, Brown large 40, Grade A large 42, Grade A medium 38, Grade B large 42, Grade B medium 38, pullets 34, checks 30.
Monday sale lists best butcher steers and heifers from 83.00 to 35.00, medium cattle 26.00 to 29.00, beef cows 24.00 to 28.50, canner cows 19.50 to 22.00, heavy bulls 29.00 to 31.00, stockers and feeders up to 38.00, lambs and sheep prices in the mid to high teens, hogs 17.00 to 21.60, Pigs and other classes also quoted.
Deonald, Your Friendly Ford Dealer offers a budget plan with no down payment for motor and transmission work. This advertisement urges customers to try the plan on their vehicles.
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