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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1941
Page
2
The department designates the week beginning May 5 1944 as Rural Mail Box Improvement Week to encourage proper erection maintenance and visibility of rural mail boxes. Patrons are urged to replace nonapproved designs and ensure boxes protect mail and display owners names for carrier access.
Réva Maxwell and a list of attendees including Mrs. Frank Hachmuth Mrs. Donald Holbrook and others attended the fourth annual conference here on Wednesday. Committees were named for Farwell aid and Clare churches planned redecorations for the church ante room with work starting soon.
The Wage Hour Division outlines minimum wage orders under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Rates range from 32 1/2 to 40 cents per hour across industries such as Hosiery Textiles Millinery Boots and Shoes and Apparel. Further details available at the Wage Hour Division office 346 Federal Building Detroit.
Lewistown Illinois residents filled in as substitute guests for Fulton County Mutual Fire Insurance at a banquet meant for 625 members. Snowy pavements kept many away, so officials invited passersby to three churches for a free dinner. Directors joked about the year ahead if no storms strike.
In Pueblo Colorado W S Wighton filed for annulment minutes before his wife who had married two months earlier filed for divorce. The unusual race to the courthouse shows the spouses pursuing separate legal actions.
In Olympia Washington inspectors now carry small cameras to photograph truck license numbers brands and other evidence. The effort led to 18 cattle rustlers being sent to the penitentiary as gasoline cowboys used trucks to haul away livestock.
Fragmentary note states poisonous coral snakes are the only cobra family members found in the Western Hemisphere.
Mary Crawford born December 24 1856 in Essex County Ontario died April 14 1941 at 6300 Henderson Road Columbiaville aged 84 3 20. Surviving daughters Mrs Ray C Willett and Mrs Birney Fellows a brother John Crawford five grandchildren three great grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral services conducted by Rev Hugh Putnam and Rev Thompson at Rosebush and Columbiaville Methodist churches with burial in Rosebush cemetery.
Robert Hutchinson died at his Sheridan home after a long illness. He married Julia B. Caro in 1889 and leaves behind four sons and two daughters Ivis Watson Marie Horton Algernon H Hutchinson Norman and Lawrence plus fourteen grandchildren a sister and a brother. Funeral services were held at Eagle Church of God with Rev M R Honderich and Rev Charles Kleinhardt officiating and burial at Cherry Grove cemetery.
After corrective measures against termites, the Federal Housing Administration urges frequent inspections to ensure new entrances are not found and old entrances remain adequately blocked.
A description of drape mahogany wood notes its West African origin and distinctive markings. It mentions a spongelike protective plant material around the tree guarding against insects fungi and animals, and how the drape winds around the iron in the banner vine.
Members of the Epworth League from Clare joined the Pentwater rally weekend. Rev Bedient of Levering spoke at the Friday banquet. Saturday featured classes recreation and business meetings with a noon lunch before returning home. The Clare chapter received a picture award for top attendance and mileage.
The United States Defense Savings Bonds and Postal Savings Stamps go on sale in local Post Offices at opening hours on May 1 as part of a national effort to bolster security. Postmaster Francis Jackson notes community plans and civic leaders likely to be among first purchasers. bonds mature in ten years at 25 to 1600 dollar denominations sold at 75% of maturity value, with fixed annual limit per person and special bank and mail channels for larger buyers.
The family of the late Robert Hutchinson expresses gratitude for acts of kindness from neighbors and friends. They thank the Hagle Aid Society for fruit and cheering notes, for floral tributes from friends, and for comforting messages from Rev. Henderich Rev. Kleinhardt, Mrs. Elsie Pillsbury and Mrs. Herman Rank.
The Oberlinner family expresses sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during their sorrow after the loss of their boys.
The Congregational Ladies Guild will hold a rummage sale in the church basement on Friday and Saturday April 25 and 26. Proceeds support church activities and related community projects.
The Clare Rod and Gun Club hosted its annual banquet featuring remarks on soil conservation and reforestation. Prizes were awarded for fishing and hunting gear and a film program highlighted soil conservation efforts by Max Crego of the Department of Conservation.
Readable fragments indicate dealings at a gas station involving disclosed figures and roles. Names such as Lone Pule and Orin Smith appear in the text, suggesting management or oversight mentions within an underspecified notice.
Garfield township will invite sealed bids to construct 446 feet of cement sidewalk and about 200 feet of guard rail in Lake village. Specifications available at Lake Tavern or Peter Oman's Store. Bids due to Clerk Charles Coob by noon May 1 1941. Charles Cook Township Clerk Lake Michigan.
The family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness and flowers during the illness and death of our mother Mrs. Thomas Dwyer. Signed by Mrs. Louise Davis Mrs. C. W. Lanshaw and Mrs. Arthur Armstrong.
Mrs J C Coats thanks neighbors and friends for visits during illness and expresses gratitude to Brush College Aid for a Waster plant.
Mrs. Lula Shaw expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for flowers cards and fruit sent during illness, and thanks all.
Clare Pomona Grange will hold a Wednesday April 30 gathering with Greenwood Grange. A pot luck lunch is planned and Isabella Pomona members are invited to attend. Irma Williams is Pomona Secretary.
The Elm Grove Townsend Club holds a pot luck birthday supper and card party at Sheridan town hall this Friday night April 25. All are welcome to attend and join the event.
Market open evenings and Sundays offer quality meats and groceries at 118 Haat ath Street Clare. Dine and dance at Jack's featuring an orchestra on Saturday nights with good food and drinks. Fish specials available Fridays and Saturdays. Phone listed as 90 War.
A list of upcoming gatherings includes the Farwell Townsend Club every other Tuesday and the Clare Townsend and Clare Lodge groups on alternating weeks. Civic bodies meet monthly on set Mondays or Fridays, along with lodge and auxiliary sessions. A Congregational Sunday School mother and daughter banquet is planned for Tuesday evening May 6.
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