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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1944
Page
5
The editorial describes subscription and advertising rates for The Sentinel and lists various local social notes. It mentions price points for mail to Michigan and U S destinations, small print rates for liners and fillers, and display ad terms. It also cites residents visiting relatives and attending events in nearby towns.
Long weekend visits and local events fill Harrison area life with many gatherings. Residents welcome relatives from Clare Flint Bay City and Detroit while noting birthdays weddings and a sudden death in Evergreen Alabama.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Congregational Church held its April meeting in the church parlors with about sixty attendees. The program opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance followed by the National Anthem and hymns, readings by Pearl Clute and Lulu Murphy, a Junior Choir song, short talks, and a brief business meeting.
Twenty five members of the Harrison Study Club visited Temple to be guests of the Temple Woman's Club. They met at the Bucholz home and traveled together. The Harrison Club president Mrs Judy Thompson highlighted the group’s progress since organizing last fall. The evening featured bridge prizes, community singing led by Mrs Frank Bush, readings by Mrs Sam Morrison, and a bountiful lunch. Transportation was provided by Mesdames Ferguson Hampton Segerlund Bush and Bucholz.
The Harrison Chapter No. 408 Eastern Star hosted initiates from seven candidates at the Masonic Temple. Guests included members from Omer and Clare areas with remarks by Worthy Matron Ruth Jones. A luncheon followed the ceremony and gifts were presented to Kathleen Hampton.
Mrs. Délia Elizabeth Weaver a longtime Harrison Ohio resident died April 19 after a long illness that began with flu. Born December 21 1875 in Seneca County Ohio she married William Arvin Weaver June 2 1901 in Attica Ohio. She leaves husband Wade and Mildred plus five grandchildren and two Huffman brothers. Funeral was at home with Rev. Hughes and Maple Grove Cemetery interment.
The Harrison High School band and Glee Club conducted by Miss Beta Gens performed a large program last Friday in the high school gym. Senior participants will be missed next year. selections included Harold Bennett pieces, Strauss Summer Winds, Sibelius Finlandia, and classics with solos by Joan Pifer and others.
Social Events Manager and Mrs. Charles Amble hosted a Sunday evening bridge at their home with two tables in play. Harl Skinner led men’s scores while Doris Tennant topped the ladies and Marie Skinner held the traveling prize. Fred Smiths joined as the fourth couple. Ray Secord's group hosted Saturday with three tables. men won all prizes led by Fred Zubler and Hari Skinner. Guests included Fred Zubler, Earl Skinner, Fred Stigmion, Bert Lydel and William Henderson.
Elder David Bailey leads a Latter Day Saints service at 10 30 a m with Sunday School for all ages. Orissa and Bluebird groups meet at 7 30 p m and evening services follow at 8 00 p m.
Rev George Hughes pastors Congregational Church with Bible School at 10 in morning. Paul D Gibson serves as superintendent. Church services start at 11 with Junior Endeavor at 6 and Senior Endeavor at 7 in the evening.
Sunday School at 10:00 a m with Russell Cook, 11:15 a m church services, 8:00 p m evening services, special services Wednesdays at 8:00, and Young People's meeting Fridays.
Reverend Benjamin R. Davis pastors Harrison Mission with Sunday School at 10:00, preaching at 11:00, and evening worship at 7:30. Prayer meeting is Thursday at 7:30 in the evening.
Rosebush Methodist and Center Methodist post Sunday School and preaching times with junior choir and Epworth League. Weekend visitors include Charles Kampf of Detroit Jacqueline Robinson of Battle Creek and Mrs Elizabeth Maybee. Beal City area tenant Ervin Vogel moves to A D McRea farm.
Reports list various local happenings including church meetings, social events, visits from relatives, and upcoming activities. The Nation al Council of Catholic Women meeting at St. Henry's rectory, a Mothers and Daughters banquet on May 9, and a 4-H Achievement Day trip to Harrison on May 2 are noted along with several visits and guest appearances by residents and relatives.
Randall School records two new pupils Roger Walters and Lois Colmus. Margaret Elizabeth Bowers visited last week and a new item arrives to enhance the school.
OPA outlines sugar allowances with Stamp 40 for five pounds plus up to twenty more per person via Book 4 through February next year. Use Shoe Stamp 18 before April 30 and keep Tire inspection records for rationing. Obtain a ration certificate after an OPA tire inspection at an authorized station at no cost.
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