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Newspaper

Clare Sentinel

Location

Clare, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1947

Page

4

Ervin J Calkins Laid At Rest in Clare

Ervin J Calkins a lifelong Clare resident died at his home on North Maple Street Wednesday after a stroke and cerebral hemorrhage. He was born March 20 1884 at Rosebush Michigan married to Jara Kube on November 29 1911 and had six children. Funeral services were held at Thurston Funeral Home with burial in Cherry Grove cemetery.

Ervin J. Calkins North Maple Street Eirvin James Calkins James Susan Calkins Rosebush Michigan Clare Flint Tom Lotham Lake George Florence Clara Weldon Keast Rochester Harold Lear Saginaw Ray Clair Midland John Jimmie Charlie Thurston Funeral Home EB. BE. Redman Cherry Grove

Trout Planting Reaches Clare County Monday

Clare county received 3700 legal size brook and rainbow trout from Federal and state hatcheries. The Wolfe Hatchery transport and a Paris Hatchery representative aided the distribution to local streams and lakes. Clare Rod and Gun Club thanks Clare High School students Bob Larman George Ackerman and Elwin Cluley for assisting.

Clare County Federal Bureau of Fisheries Northville State Conservation Department Wolfe Hatchery Hastings Clare Paris Clare Rod and Gun Club Clare High School Bob Larman George Ackerman Elwin Cluley

Town scenes and a boy talks with the chief

Main Street resident Mrs Edna DuChane sees a bluebird in her Colonville orchard Friday morning. Chief Wm Dunlop picks up eleven year old Tommy Richardson in Lansing at 9 PM Tuesday and brings him home after a heart to heart talk. The boy confesses plans to go out into the world and get rich and his family is contacted. A brother later brings him home Wednesday evening.

Wm. B. Dunlop Tommy Richardson Lansing Main Street Detroit

Christian Endeavor Rally At Dover Tabernacle April 27

The six churches hold a youth rally at Dover Tabernacle on April 27 at 8 pm with speaker Rev. Robert Fast of Wharton Ohio. Youth from Arthur Center Colenville and Hagle will perform special numbers.

Dover Tabernacle Robert Fast Church of God Wharton Ohio Arthur Center Colenville Hagle

Elm Grove Dance Sponsored by Sheridan Grange

Friday event at Elm Grove sponsored by Sheridan Grange and listed as a community dance. Ginich served. BOE per pérsori. 2912

ELM Grove Sheridan Grange Boe

Greyhound starts largest intercity bus order with Silversides

Orville S. Caesar receives the first of 1500 Silversides coaches in a $37.5 million deal. GM parlor coach plant will produce six buses daily. Silversides feature new interior, 37 recliner seats, double glazed windows, improved air conditioning, night lighting, reflective exterior, and Diesel engines boosted to 240 horsepower for steadier speeds nationwide.

Orville S. Caesar Greyhound Corporation Greyhound General Motors

Local Young Man to Speak Sunday at Church of God

A local revival continues with Sunday and Wednesday services as Rev. Louis Wagoner of Saginaw spoke last Sunday. This Sunday April 27 Rev. Geo Huber is expected to preach with his son Gerald, Clare Young Peoples' president, delivering the evening message. Gerald, a war theater veteran, plans to share his conversion story.

Church of God Louis Wagoner Saginaw Geo. Huber Gerald Clare Young Peoples

Scout Troop Plans Camp Rotary Fund Drive and Building Hope

Boy Scout Master Harold Schaeffer led the Eagle Patrol on a Thirteen Lakes hike and the Wolf Patrol plans a lake hike after school. Attendance reached 35 at last Wednesday’s meeting with several new members joining. The troop seeks work to fund their Camp Rotary week next summer and envisions building their own clubhouse. Saturday April 26 scouts will collect waste paper citywide with residents asked to place bundles on porches.

Harold Schaeffer Eagle Patrol Lakes Wolf Patrol Rotary Clare Study Club

Good pullets needed per 500 ready-to-lay pullets

From 1 250 to 1 600 straight run baby chicks are needed for each 500 good ready to lay pullets desired.

Clara Maud Agle 69 dies at Clare Hospital

Clara Maud Agle died Friday morning at Clare Hospital at 10:20 after six months of illness. She was born February 23 1878 in Bay county Michigan and lived on a farm near Harwell with husband David Henry Agle who died October 6 1946. Surviving children are Wm Henry Agle and Bessie Nell Spencer along with four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral was held at Clare Methodist Church Monday with Rev. Chas B Hahn, burial in Gilmore cemetery.

Clara Maud Agle Clare Hospital David Henry Agle Bay County Michigan James Fannie Wiggins Gilmore Township Isabella County Beech School Gilmore Road Gilmore Harwell Henry Agle Bessie Nell Spencer John Wiggins Owosso Robert Wiggins Flint Claré Isabella Clare Methodist Church Chas. B. Hahn Gilmore Cemetery

Funeral Services Held Sunday for David C. Walters

Funeral services for David C. Walters were held Sunday with 1:30 pm prayers at Thurston Funeral Home and 2:00 pm services at Dover Tabernacle conducted by Rev. Chas. Kleinhardt. Interment followed in Cherry Cemetery. Relatives and friends from Saginaw Lansing Bannister Breckenridge Lake City Skeets Sanford and Gladwin attended.

Thurston Funeral Home Dover Tabernacle Chas. Kleinhardt Cherry Grove Cemetery Wm. Denno Saginaw Ralph Denno Lansing Nixon Bannister Addie Muscott Rex Muscott Breckenridge Everett McClain Harold McClain Lake City Floyd Allen Harl Stauffer Ralph Alien Gladwin Albert Lyons Elmer Lyons John Lyons Skeets James McClain and Family Sanford

Earl Tuppers Return From California Winter Trip

Mr and Mrs Earl Tupper spent the winter near Yucaipa California returning home last Wednesday after visiting Traverse City They toured southern California visiting major points of interest and enjoyed a summer in Duck Lake near Traverse City and Interlochen National Music Camp Both had a fine trip and plan further visits with Morris Pratt at El Centro California

Earl Tupper Yucaipa California Traverse City San Bernardino Tuppers Morris Pratt el Centro Duck Lake

In Memoriam Delores Coats Nine Years Later

In loving memory of Delores who died nine years ago on April 20. Her parents Mr and Mrs Harley Coats and family recall her smiling face in God’s realm of angels and say she is not forgotten, resting peacefully.

Delores Angels Mrs. Harley Coats

Notice Regarding Ancestry Contacts for Brownell Family

Public notice seeks information from anyone knowing the ancestry of George F. Brownell and Emily Wilson Brownell and their parents Mary Jane Brownell Wilson Moore. The family lived in Clare before 1876 until Emily Brownell died in 1925. Contact George H. Blake at Box 947 Murrieta California.

George F. Brownell Emily Wilson Brownell Mary Jane Brownell Wilson Moore Clare Emily Brownell George H. Blake Murrieta Calif

Appreciation Note From Meda Wood

Meda Wood thanks friends and neighbors for the many cards flowers plants and fruit sent during her hospital stay and after returning home.

Grateful thanks from Wm Birieh for support during illness

A note expresses gratitude to the Brown Corners Sunday School for a plant and to friends for cards and TV items sent during illness.

Brown Corners

Judge Elect Holbrook Honored by Young Adults at Glare Church

Donald B. Holbrook newly elected judge of the 71st Judicial Circuit was honored by the Young Adult Fellowship Class at Glare Methodist Church on April 23. The event featured remarks by Theo Wallington, songs by Vena Lee Gillespie and Dorothy Smith, and remarks from Harold Hughes the Clare County Prosecuting Attorney. Rev. E. J. Millington and Rev. Charles B. Bahn spoke on the judge's role and community support. refreshments followed in the church parlors as attendees extended their congratulations.

Donald B. Holbrook Glare Methodist Church Theo Wallington Vena Lee Gillespie Rachmantoff Dorothy Smith Harold Collins Harold Hughes Clare County Don Doris Gerow Jesus Lonesome Valley E. J. Millington First Congregational Church Reed City Collins Wallington Charles B. Bahn Mr. Holbrook

Three Speakers For Conference at Baptist Church

A three night missionary conference is planned at the Baptist Church for May 1 2 and 4 with morning and evening services. Rev Carl Matthews from Brazil speaks Thursday with colored motion pictures, Rev Donald Moffat deputation director speaks Friday with pictures, and Miss Beulah Heaton from the Philippine Islands speaks Sunday all day with colored pictures. Sunday afternoon May 4 Miss Heaton will speak at Lake George Baptist Church. All are welcome.

Carl Matthews Brazil Donald Moffat Beulah Heaton Philippine Islands Miss Heaton Lake George Baptist Church HE. H. Redman

Markets Prices for Thursday Grain and Livestock Figures

Grain and feed prices listed for Johnston Elevator Co and Jackson quoted by L. Hogs. Livestock values at Clare Livestock Auction April 21 1947 include good steers 18.00 to 22.00 and various cuts for cows calves lambs and hogs.

L. Hogs Cnt Rosebush Elevator Company Clare Emma Bob's Stags

Card of thanks for support after death of husband and father

Mrs. Clara Calkins and Jimmie along with Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Keast and family thank neighbors friends and the minister for support and comforting words after the illness and death of their husband and father.

Clara Calkins Jimmie Weldon Keast Raymond Calkins John R. Calkins Clair Calkins Harold Lear

Bids Sought for Court House Cleaning and Painting

Sealed bids due May 9 1947 at 2 00 p m for cleaning and painting the court house inside and outside. Mail bids to the County Clerk with bid noted on envelope. Contact Ralph Eaton James Garrabrant or Orlie Stockwell for details. Right reserves to reject any or all bids. 2012

Ralph Eaton James Garrabrant Orlie Stockwell

Gratitude for Support During Hospital Stay

I sincerely thank friends and neighbors for kindness, cards, fruit, flowers and gifts during my stay at Clare Hospital. Appreciation also to Dr McArthur and the nursing staff for their services.

Clare Hospital Dr. McArthur

Rummage Sale Planned by Congregational Guild

The Congregational Guild announces a rummage sale in church parlors on April 24 25 and 26. Collectors should contact Mrs Harold Fleming at 2912 for rummage pickup.

Congregational Guild Harold Fleming

Curbside Can Disposal Reminder From Coriion Council

Notice instructs residents to keep all cans out of incinerators and have all cans at the curb by 8 00 a m on the first and third Mondays. Council reference: Coriion.

Coriion Council

Bereavement Thanks to Friends and Neighbors

The family expresses gratitude for acts of kindness during bereavement for Rev. Chas. Kleinhardt. They acknowledge comfort from his words, the singers, and Russell Thurston. Thanks are extended by Mr. and Mrs. Clark Walters to Nellie and Douglas, the Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles.

Chas. Kleinhardt Russell Thurston Mrs. Clark Walters Nellie and Douglas

Gratitude Shown for Support During Hospital Stay

Russell Thurston thanks friends relatives and neighbors for cards and flowers during hospital stay at Clare Hospital. He also thanks Dr McArthur and nurses and notes thanks to those who assisted his wife during his absence.

Clare Hospital Dr. McArthur

Bids Sought for Two Door Passenger Car with Heaters

City council calls for bids to furnish a two door passenger car equipped with heating. Bids accepted by the Clare County Clerk until Friday May 2 at 5:00 p.m. Right reserved to reject any or all bids.

Clare Guy

In memory of my beloved husband

Mrs. Chas. F. Vanden Bergh remembers her husband who died on April 29 1946 in a brief memory notice.

Chas. F, Vanden Bergh

Flower Urns in Varied Colors Sell at Mt Pleasant

Mt Pleasant sales note lists urns in different colors offered by W E Wood of phone number 12 F51. The item highlights decorative flower urns for home use and garden displays.

Mt.Pleasant

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Maple St Main Bluebirds Edna DuChane Colonville Bicknell’s Department Store Lad Christian Endeavor Rally Silversides TD Greyhound Corp Boy Scout News David C. Walters Earl Tuppers Memoriam Meda Wood Wm. Birieh Baptist Church THE Citizens State Bank Clare, Michigan WM. H. Bicknell Member Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit Insurance Corportion Johnston Elevator Co Tucker Jackson Desoto Plymouth Willys City Counett W. E. Wood Oliver Massey-Harris Hay A. J. Hampton C. T. Johnson Cadillac Robert Waiters Walter Bolle Firestone Anderson’s Drug Mildred Bell William Webber Harrison Hinkleville Harl Foss Dorothy Alen Clarence Tice al. Perry 7Th St. Clare Mich Teale Us-10 Marvin Dr. Davis Walter Rease
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