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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1948
Page
1
Alcoholics Anonymous expands from Akron roots to an international body with over 60 000 members. The Detroit international conference drew a capacity crowd as anonymity guidelines were stressed. AA remains non sectarian non political and self funded through voluntary contributions.
Two meetings for operators and prospective operators of tourist and resort businesses will be held at Farwell and Harrison on May 12 and 13 at 8 00 p m County agricultural agent P D Gibson arranged the gatherings Three specialists from Michigan State College will participate Gladys Knight C A Gunn and R W McIntosh Knight assists dining rooms and restaurants Gunn handles site development and sanitation while McIntosh addresses costs and returns in cottage and cabin rentals The program includes posters slides cottage and cabin plans account book for simplified records guest entertainment and an open Q A session Personal visits will follow for interested parties and tourists who are courteous may return to Clare
The Clare Kiwanis Club met in the Wedgewood Room at Hotel Doherty with guest Roger Gossen of Grand Rapids. Four new members were welcomed and pinned. Classification talks by Billy Maxwell and John Bruckart highlighted personal details. The club will host the Kiwanis Athletic Banquet honoring Clare High School athletes and awarding the athletic trophy and medal.
Alger Allen Nowlin born February 4 1891 on the Nowlin homestead near Dearborn Michigan died April 16 1948 at Vaughn Hospital Maywood Illinois at age 57 after a long illness He served as a sergeant in the Medical Corps in World War I and was overseas more than a year Funeral services were at the Doherty Funeral Home Clare with Rev Chas B Hahn officiating Interment at Cherry Grove Cemetery The Look Lodge No 404 F A M acted for his home lodge in River Rouge Those from distance included Fred O McGuire St Paul Minn Col and Mrs Ray H Cotton Mason Col Glenn B Arnold Ypsilanti and Mrs O A Woodin Flint
John Burns a longtime Lake George resident died after an operation in Angola Indiana. Funeral services were held Thursday with burial at Reading. Archie Purdy born in Ontario on March 4 1881 died at Grayling hospital Sunday evening. He lived in Clare Lansing and Higgins Lake and leaves a son Herman and two daughters Ila and Bila plus two brothers George and AL. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Roscommon with interment at Higgins Lake.
A missionary program is announced for Sunday evening at Eagle Church of God on April 25 at eight oclock. The event will feature sound pictures titled Wheels Across India and We Too Receive. The church extends a cordial invitation to all.
Gordon Mogg aged 36 formerly of Rosebush R1 died by self inflicted gunshot at 4 45 pm Tuesday in Clare. He parked his brother Elton Mogg s Ford sedan by Floyd Callihan Garage then placed a 45 Colt in his mouth and fired. Witness Floyd Callihan saw the act while washing a window he died en route to Clare Hospital. Coroner Andrew Friz ruled death a result of personal crisis with ill health and family trouble as motive. He is survived by Juanita Yager Mogg four children and relatives in Coleman Saginaw and Clare. Funeral services slated for Friday 2 pm at the Coleman Latter Day Saints Church with interment at Delwin Cemetery arranged by Russell Thurston.
The Clarified Bakery reopened after a three week redecorating period. New natural oak wall and floor cases with plate glass, fluorescent lighting, a chrome Formica table, and coral leather chairs upgrade the shop. The Coxes have owned the bakery since 1939, with a brief period by L. W. Galloway and son, and emphasize quality baked goods for households, hotels, and local restaurants.
Clare members of the Bay City Post 40 et 8 will host an en tiré group dinner at Dunlop Cafe Cocktail Lounge at 7 30 Tuesday evening. The 40 et 8 Little Dutch Band from Standish will entertain. The 40 et 8 is an honorary Legionnaires group founded after World War I and supports philanthropic work.
Russell J. Boyle president and editor of Michigan Tradesman will speak at the Clare Chamber of Commerce banquet next Monday April 26 at 6 30 PM in the Wedgewood Room Hotel Doherty. Tickets from Stuart Bicknell or Dr G C Born. A four page feature on Clare will appear in a future Tradesman issue.
About fifty softball managers fans and boosters attended a meeting for the Tenth District of the Michigan Softball Association in Mt. Pleasant. Bill La Paugh was re elected Commissioner. Carl Busch was elected Member at Large and Gratiot County Commissioner. Other commissioners include Dr. F. M. Filson Clare Richardson Harvey Jones Rex Eldred and Wilson Block.
Cim merers Economy Drug Store adds a Johnston air conditioned self serve candy display with over 100 pounds of candy accessible, plus 250 pounds storage. Each shelf is air conditioned. A new Double Kay nut shop offers freshly kept warm nuts for patrons.
Clare residents and nearby towns have one final chance to join the Community Enrollment Campaign for Blue Cross hospital and surgical protection. Blue Cross representative J. McGrath explains no applications accepted after the Hardiment Headquarters at Clara Hospital closes at 2:00 p.m. Saturday.
The Julius Gendregske family home three miles west and two north of Harrison burned to the ground Friday morning of last week. The parents and four children Lynn 12 Sally 10 John 8 and Pat 6 escaped in their night clothes after the fire started between the downstairs bedroom and living room. Firemen found the blaze out of control upon arrival. Loss estimated at 15600 with minimal insurance coverage. The family now rents a cottage at Budd Lake.
Clara Emmons Denton died at her Portland Oregon home on April 2 1948 at age 74. She and husband John Denton formerly lived on the Levi Denton farm four miles south and one west of Clare. Survived by daughter Edith Irish of Portland two sons Floyd of Hillsboro and Otis of California and several grandchildren.
Clare County Boy Scout district board met Tuesday evening April 20 at the Harrison courthouse. Chairman John Rodabaugh led the session with Judge Donald Holbrook Carleton Garfhe Harold Schaeffer and Eugene Campbell in attendance. Fred Beckman Valley Trail Council executive outlined the year’s scouting program and a May 22 23 camporee at Camp Rotary was planned. The next board meeting will be June 25 at Camp Rotary with dinner in the camp mess hall. Clare Troop 1285 held a regular meeting and planned a hike and fishing trip next Wednesday.
The Spring Pilgrimage to St Henry Church in Rosebush will be held at 10:30 AM this Sunday April 25. All who are sick or suffering are invited to attend and share in prayers and blessings. Small children may attend and devotional souvenirs will be given to those who desire them.
Beverly Alma Sowle born December 14 1926 in Clare Michigan died April 3 1948 at age 21 years 3 months 20 days. She graduated Clare Public School 1944 National Honor Society member and joined The First Methodist Church of Clare. A medical technologist student at Michigan State College and intern at Bronson Methodist Hospital Kalamazoo she planned further work at Lansing before returning to college. She leaves her mother father sister and three brothers with other relatives noted.
Clare Country Club women tied Bill's Tavern for first, then beat them on total points to finish atop the Ladies City Tournament. Results show Edith Cain and Leda Stough among doubles winners, Louise Gibbs and Edith Cain led singles, Cain also won all events with Donna Bailey close behind. High game was 275.
Clare DeMolay hosts a dance at city hall on Thursday April 29. Wickets may be obtained from any member. Tickets cost 50 cents for couples and 50 cents for singles likely.
Geneva Pearson faced arson charges after a Rockford Post investigation tied to her dress shop fire during a closing sale. She denied the charge at arraignment, posted $1000 bond, and a preliminary examination is planned in Clare city hall. Test results in a separate case involving Dr Clarence Moyle were inconclusive and no charges were filed. Howard Hanner pleaded guilty to reckless driving after a Farwell incident.
William E. LaRock of the Traverse City Social Security office cautions many eligible residents fail to apply for benefits. He explains benefits do not auto start and encourages eligible workers or survivors to contact the office at 107 South Union Street. hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays with Saturday closed.
Richard Headingon will replace Harold Rogers as watchmaker and repairman at White's Jewelers effective last Monday. Rogers leaves to open a new jewelry store in Ewart and Headington plans to serve customers at White's, inviting friends to visit and enjoy his slogan your watch don't tick see Dick.
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