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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1941
Page
1
A severe blaze at the James A. McKay farm five miles north of Clare destroyed three large barns filled with wheat rye and oats. Losses are estimated between 40000 and 50000 dollars with partial insurance. Firefighters faced water shortages and focused on saving outbuildings while a southwest wind helped spare the main house.
The Standard Oil Company will run a Tractor and Fleet Clinic from August 5 to 7 at the Currie farm near Clare. Twenty five engineers and salesmen from Saginaw and Grand Rapids divisions will attend, with J W VanCleave of Chicago leading the clinic. Local agent J D Barber and D McConnell coordinate, and Doherty Hotel cabins are reserved for participants. Farmers and interested parties are urged to attend.
Secretary of State Harry F. Kelly reports a joint Senate and House committee will confer with Governor Van Wagoner. Kelly, in agreement with the plan, sees no need for a personal meeting with the Governor. The Governor’s secretary expects the Governor to meet with the committee if invited. Kelly will act only if requested by the Legislative Committee or the Governor.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Beatty of Isabella county traveled to the Upper Peninsula for a four day joint convention of the state association of county Social welfare boards and the Boards of Supervisors. They toured Lake Superior shores, Brockway Mountain to Copper Harbor, and visited George and Jessie Stough at Big Bay near Marquette.
A Detroit policeman turned speaker will address Lake George Community Hall on Sunday August 3 at 2 30 PM and 7 30 PM. Music by Mr Jaqua of Detroit accompanies the event. No admission charge.
Thomas William Daniells 65 editor of the Coleman Tribune died Tuesday at St. Marys hospital Saginaw after a weeklong illness. A printer since boyhood he led Farmers Cooperative Printing as manager editor for about 18 years and helped set up a linotype in England in 1918. He served Midland county politics Lions Club Masonic fraternity and was survived by wife Gladys Foster. Funeral at 2:00 p.m. Friday at his home with Rev Wesley Oldt officiating.
Mr Caldwell, longtime president of the Taft Memorial Highway Association, is expected to be drafted for the presidency at the incoming convention. State Highway Commissioner Kennedy will speak at the association banquet next Thursday. Clara County chaired the Taft Highway group and helped push the 1935 legislature resolution naming Taft Memorial Highway.
Vouchers totaling 38 million three hundred eighty thousand three hundred seventy three dollars in highway revenue returns were handed to the Auditor General by State Highway Commissioner G. Donald Kennedy. The payments include second quarter weight tax and first half gasoline tax funds for county roads. Weight tax totals 2.5 million and gasoline tax 1.28 million. Returns are listed by county.
G A Paquin chief of the education division of Michigan Department of Conservation will speak at the annual banquet Thursday night at Clare City Hall. He will show two Technicolor motion pictures of Michigan outdoor life. Local persons are invited to all sessions of the convention.
The Consumers Power Company announces a new Clare office in the Bogardus block opening next Monday August 4. Al Welman will head operations with Viola Becker as cashier and Gene Wiley in appliance sales. a full service center for bills, repairs, and new appliances will be ready with a modern display floor.
CG. A. Heiser dies at his Clare residence Wednesday night at eighty after a long illness. He lived several years in Clare after moving from Arthur township where he resided for many years. Funeral set for Saturday at 2:00 PM from the Arthur town hall with burial in Arthur Cemetery. A life story will be published next week.
Hundreds of friends and guests attended the Dunlop Cafe grand opening Wednesday evening. Flowers from Louvise's Flower Shop brightened the scene while decor by Chris Loeffler complemented the elegant ambiance. Guests enjoyed lively entertainment, fine food, and a cordial atmosphere as the Dunlops welcomed the community and their supporters.
Firefighters rushed to the Dionise Tavern after a blaze was spotted at 11 45 Sunday night. The fire caused about 3000 in damage, partially insured. Harold Moline plans remodeling and aims to reopen by mid next week.
Samuel Halstead died at home in Garfield Township on July 22 1941 aged 64 11 6. Funeral services were held July 27 1941 at 2 p m in the Lake Station hall with Rev F R Galusha officiating. Born August 16 1876 in Bellville Ontario Canada he was survived by two brothers John of Lake George Pontiac and Anna of Canada and many relatives. He spent forty four years of his life with the Phillips family.
The A and P Tea Company opens a large self service store in the Hampton building Clare Central Michigan. The 42 by 100 foot salesroom includes a 30 by 42 foot stock room a large electric refrigerator meat cases dairy cases and ample display shelves. The store offers a broad produce and meat department with fresh seafood and fish and features two front checkout stands and itemized receipts.
Richard Walter Jerred infant son of Walter and Marjorie Jerred died at home in Weidman Michigan on July 27 1541 Interment took place at Cherry Grove Cemetery Monday July 28 with Rev John H Hall officiating He is survived by his parents one sister and one brother at home
Leonard Donders age 24 of Lake Station was fatally injured when his car left old US-10 four miles west of Lake Station and rolled after 11:00 p.m. Saturday July 26. Archie M. Wills age 19 also of Lake Station was riding and suffered a fractured arm and lacerations. Donders died Wednesday at Midland General Hospital. State Police of the Mt. Pleasant post investigated.
The Barnes Cafe ladies bowling team hosted by Ken Barnes of Barnes Hotel at Tawas City played Clare League champions. The Tawas City team won by 55 pins after a strong start and danced the night away at Edgewater Beach East Tawas.
Next Tuesday August 5 the seventy sixth annual Gratiot County Fair opens in Ithaca. Fair officers promise good clean entertainment with live stock and agricultural exhibits filling show space. Acts include circus performers trained elephants dogs ponies balancing acts tight wire tumbling ventriloquist act and horse racing with quizzes and a public wedding promised for the family.
The eleventh annual convention of the William Howard Taft Memorial Highway Association is planned for Clare on August sixth and seventh. The main auditorium at City Hall seats 200 for sessions and the Thursday banquet, with delegates expected from Michigan Ohio Kentucky Tennessee Georgia Florida and Ontario Canada. Continued on Page Eight.
Local veterans and farm organizations announce a scrap aluminum drive in Clare and surrounding areas on August 1 and 2. Boy Scouts will collect at homes. rural drop boxes are provided. Contributions will be weighed and valued, with proceeds going to the National Aluminum Fund for civilian defense.
Col Frank Holder executive vice president of the Taft Highway Association and Wyatt Foster director of public relations arrive in Clare to organize the 1710 mile Taft Highway convention. They bring southern charm and civic experience to foster friendships that endure beyond the event.
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