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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1943
Page
5
The Sentinel publishes weekly Friday editions issued from Clare Michigan with annual and single-copy prices, display ad rates, liners and reading notices priced per line, and special charges for headings, cards of thanks, and resolutions.
Local notes report Easter visits and travel among Harrison residents and neighboring communities. Families from Clare, Mt. Pleasant, Saginaw, Midland, Detroit, Lansing, Flint, and Alma College are cited with gatherings, travels, guests, and church events.
Numerous families from Redding township Clare Mt. Pleasant Detroit Pontiac Owosso and Midland visited relatives over Easter weekend. Reunions included Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Pyle Nancy in Wichita and Lance Creek work trips. Reigle family gatherings in Greenwood and Reed City. and Easter services at Congregational Church with Benny Burns welcome and a play Children of the Way.
Harrison School and community held Good Friday services in the school auditorium. The Harrison High School Glee Club sang with the congregation joining on hymn tunes. Rev. Ernest Burk delivered scripture and talk, with Clinton Hilton leading invocations and benediction.
Mrs. Jack Ferguson hosted a party for her four year old daughter Beverly on a Saturday. After games and a toy-filled gift hour the children enjoyed ice cream and cake with little Easter chick toppers. Guests included Kathleen Haton Keith Yost Billy Skinner Ayis Jeffries David Roth Patricia Ferguson Michael Morrison Donald Ferguson and Betty Tennant.
The school’s boiler cracked again and caused a Tuesday closure. A temporary weld and repair are planned while permanent parts arrive, to avoid further lost days. Juniors regret the decision to cancel the Junior play after rehearsals had begun and looked promising.
The Y. F. W. Auxiliary conducted installation of officers Monday night April 26 with Installing Officer Mabel Pickett of Reed City present. Officers installed include President Ruth Keysor and Senior Vice President Ione Bush among others. A new member Mrs. Dady was initiated and Past President pin presented to Inica Eaton. Visitors from Reed City attended.
The Congregational Church Ladies Auxiliary held its April meeting at Mrs. Ben Carpenter’s home with sixteen members present. Officers and hostesses led a report session and approved a layette donation to Cotton Valley School in Atlanta for White Cross work. They voted to discontinue church suppers due to shortages and honored Mrs. GC. R. Pyle, who departs for Kansas, with a farewell gift.
Neighbors and friends gathered Wednesday afternoon from two to four o clock at the Harrison home to honor Mrs C R Pyle with a stork shower Hostesses were Mrs Gene Summery and Mrs Henry Gardiner Gifts were opened amid cheerful chat Refreshments followed The guest list included Mrs Bertha Schaaf Mrs William Hill Mrs George Bates Mrs Ira Trowbridge Mrs Etta Towne Mrs Henry Ott Mrs Fred Meyers Mrs William Vreeland and Mrs Franklin Bush.
Mrs Henderson hosted a rag clipping session for Red Cross pillow fills and served popcorn. The group met after school on Wednesday with tests progressing and held a farewell party Thursday for Nancy Pyle who moves to Wichita Kansas.
Elder David Bailey presides at services with Sunday School at 11 15 a m and evening worship at 8 00 p m Bluebird and Oridle groups meet at 7 30 p m in the church venue services begin 10 30 a m on Sunday morning
Congregational church details list Bible School at 10:00 a.m. led by Paul D. Gibson superintendent and church services at 11:00 a.m. Full for Endeavor at 6:20 p.m. Senior Endeavor at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. George E. Hughes as pastor.
Ernest Burk is pastor with Sunday School at 10:00 led by Clara Smith as superintendent. Worship is at 11:60 a.m. Sunday evening service at 8:00 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday at 8:00 p.m.
Sunday School at 10 60 a m led by Russell Cook. Church services at 11 15 a m. Evening services at 8 00 p m. Special services on West Wednesday evening at 8 00. Young People's meeting every Friday evening.
As gasoline is rationed and spring arrives more bicycles will be on highways. Riders must keep right, ride single file, and avoid groups. Children should not ride abreast. Proper lights and signaling are essential. Courtesy and caution keep highways safe.
A reminiscence recalls how when a railroad town rose, residents debated which side would be fashionable and which would be left out. The note highlights social divisions tied to street layout and growth.
Nevada state vehicles intended for official use will operate on a car sharing basis. All state owned autos must carry a full load of passengers and serve multiple departments.
The Civil Service Commission announces job openings for a machine operator wood in the War Department at Rock Island Arsenal Illinois. Applicants must be 18 or older with no maximum age. Forms available from the Secretary in Rock Island or the Seventh Region Chicago. Applications due as service needs require.
After finishing a house and moving in the builder suggests adding a lean-to closet ten feet long and six feet wide. The feature improves storage space and organization for new homes.
French book shipments from Quebec aim to reach Latin America Mexico Venezuela Haiti and other French speaking regions within the British empire. The effort emphasizes language preserved literature and cultural exchange as it expands distribution.
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