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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1949
Page
1
Farwell voters will decide in May on a six room grade addition for the school district. The proposal seeks to exceed a fifteen mill tax limit and would borrow 75000 dollars for twelve years. Registration for voters is April 30 with local voting sites noted.
The High School chorus will stage the operetta Pickles a three act musical comedy May 5 and 6 directed by Mrs. Warner. Cast includes Bill Montiey as Hammaier Jean Drake as Louisa Dave Fleming as Captain Kinski Herb Byers as Bumski Jerry Hrot as Pumski Jerry Redman as J. Jennigan Jones Alma Lée Seitér as Ilona Elwood Worstell as a Hungarian Gypsy and Pennie Holbrook as Arthur Gresant with outside students assisting.
Clare Democrat item notes W H Hilden couple welcomed a son last Sunday morning and two daughters, described as a complete family. The piece recalls Norris Hilden, now a Clare businessman, raising a family and enjoying grandchildren, with reflections on 1888 prices and life.
Maude Holbrook born in St. Thomas Ontario on November 14 1881 moved to Clare with her parents as a child. She married Clark B E Sutherland in Clare on May 6 1903 and had three children Ruth Louise and John C. The family moved to Detroit about forty years ago where she died April 21 1949 at age 67 after seven years of ill health from an acute appendix attack. She leaves husband John in Detroit and a brother Thomas in Clare a sister Mrs Millie Reeder in Detroit and many relatives. Funeral arrangements were in Clare with Rev William P D Powe officiating. Interment Cherry Grove Cemetery.
Rev. Stephen Carnock of Indiana returns from a world trip to present at Hagle Church of God on May 4 at 8 PM. He will show photos from India and Czechoslovakia and discuss Christian church life under Communist rule. Elm Grove, Arthur Genter and Colonville Churches of God are especially invited.
The Mother Daughter Banquet will be served at Clare Congregational Church on Tuesday evening May 16 at 6 30 o'clock.
Four people were injured in a rollover when a tire blew out on a car driven by Melvin Cutting, with two of the occupants, Melvin Cutting and Frank J. Cutting, sustaining possible skull fractures. The crash occurred about four miles east of Coleman at 5:20 AM, and all injured were taken to Midlands Hospital. State Police from the Mt. Pleasant Post investigated.
Mrs Levi Scott longtime Clare resident died at her West Sixth Street home Tuesday morning last week. Born Florence Hunt September 15 1876 in Sanilac County Michigan she moved with family and married Levi Scott June 15 1895 at Smith Creek St Clair County. Survived by husband five children sixteen grandchildren and other relatives funeral held at Clare Baptist Church last Friday with Rev Redman officiating. Interment Cherry Grove Cemetery.
Through misunderstanding an earlier note, the Latter Day Saints rummage sale will be held Friday and Saturday April 29 and 30 at 201 West First Street. A fine selection of assorted items will be offered.
The V F W Auxiliary Post 6738 installed officers Monday evening April 18 in the Methodist Church basement. Esta Hendershot was named President Doris Ackerman Senior Vice President Virginia Hendershot Secretary Juanita Green Conductress Threeace Werkman Patriotic Instructor Carrie Green Musician Mildred Bell Colorbearer Number One. District President Mrs Ini¤e Eaton of Harrison assisted by the Harrison ritual team. Refreshments followed.
Preparations are under way for several construction projects in the area. The Har riet Phinisey property at 110 West Sixth Street will yield a new home for the Albert Haleys, and the Phinisey house foundation on John R Street is completed. Ground was broken for Homer Douglas’s new home at Sixth and Hemlock. Atty and Mrs. Harold Hughes will reside at 301 East Fifth Street after moving into the Douglas home. Four modern apartments have opened in the Burdo Building on McEwan Street, occupied by multiple residents. Schroeder & Sons were contractors. Mrs. L. H. Thompson’s 504 Pine Street home sold to Walter Hayroster. Thompson to live with grandchildren at 1226 Wellington Street, Bay City. An addition is rising at the rear of Houghton Drug Store. front remodeling of Thurston Funeral Home is underway. Chick Brown Barber Shop gains a red brick base. The Allen Drum home at 205 West Wheaton Avenue is being expanded with a new roof and garage. The Allen Building on McEwan Street is enlarged, to host Clare Automatic Laundry, a new local business. Temporary driveway and pumps added at the new Lake Service Station east of Akin’s Piano Service on US-10. Ground will be broken next week for the temporary station. Mr. and Mrs. William McAfee, former Alma grocers, buy the Allen Crum building at McEwan and First Streets to launch a modern grocery and meat store with full line groceries, fresh meats, and produce. Fixtures include a refrigerated meat case and display units. Clare Electric handles electrical work. The McAfees will reside in Clare. The southern portion of the building leased to Northern Insulation and Roofing Company for offices.
The Clare Study Club will hold a breakfast at Hotel Doherty on Tuesday May 3. Joanne Richard will present some of her dance pupils in special numbers. For preservations call Mrs Harold Weming or Mrs Liohel Dittican.
A dedicatory service for the Clare Adventist Church is set for May 7 with speakers from the Union and Michigan conferences. Former pastors who helped in planning and building are expected to attend. Services are open to all with invitation to supporters and friends. further details will follow.
The FHA in Clare and Gladwin Counties will host a May 6 Progress Day at the Gladwin Community Building. Three families will be honored for progress in family living, farm improvements, soil conservation, and education, chosen from 307 served. Emphasis is on growth since first contact with the agency and community leadership.
There is no Rosebush news in this issue due to the illness of the correspondent’s father in law. Mr and Mrs Ray fiend Martin were called to Mt Morris Pennsylvania Saturday and remained until Tuesday evening. The elder Mr Martin remains in critical condition and the Martins expect to return to his bedside later this week.
The Thurston Funeral Home buys a new gray and black Eureka Cadillac funeral coach and ambulance. It can serve as a funeral car or ambulance with modern conveniences. Russell and Mrs. Thurston, assistant Edward Vernon, and driver Jim Clute praise its handling as locals express interest in riding in the front seat.
John A. Nelson a long time Clare resident and employee of Wm H Bicknell Department Store died suddenly of a heart attack at his Hast State Street home at 4:00 am on Wednesday. Funeral services are set for 2:00 pm Saturday from his home with Rev Wm P D Powe of the Congregational Church officiating, burial in Cherry Grove Cemetery. Masons will meet at the local Temple at 1:30 pm and escort the body to the cemetery where John Q. Lock Lodge will conduct ritual services. Thurston Funeral Home in charge. Life story to be published next week.
The Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for probationary appointment as substitute clerk at the Lake Michigan post office. Applicants must reside within the office delivery area or be bona fide patrons. Apply using form 5000 AB to the Seventh U S Civil Service Region in Chicago.
This week end Clare hosts hundreds of Gideons for their annual State Convention at Hotel Doherty. Bibles in hotel rooms have spread globally with millions distributed in wartime and in schools. About 500 reservations exist for the Doherty banquet, with 700 more expected from 180 cities and towns in Michigan. State membership is claimed at 1 150 with street meetings planned Friday and Saturday, plus a ladies luncheon.
Senior class selects Good Night Ladies for its annual play in Clare High School auditorium on May 20 at 8 00 P M under Mrs Bowerman. The two act comedy features a large Grayson College and Grayson High School cast with students from Grayson and state institutions and includes production and entertainment committees.
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