Bates Lists Faculty For Public Schools
Superintendent Austin F Bates announces full staffing for Clare Public Schools for the coming year. Thomas C Campbell to be principal replacing Lloyd Norcutt who shifts to vocational agriculture. Campbell formerly supervised student teachers and studied at Michigan State College and Augusta College. William Seitz Jr named head football coach replacing Donald Richardson. Miss Clara Zelenka to head girls physical education replacing Gwen Dolyn Sholty. Blanche Strouse to lead a combined fourth and fifth grade room. Continued on Page Hight.
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Austin F. Bates
Clare Public School
Thomas C. Campbell
Luverne
Minnesota
Lloyd Norcutt
Norcutt
Campbell
Augusta College
Sioux Falls
S. D
Michigan State College
First Allied Airbourne Army
Adrian High School
Adrian
William Seitz, Jr
Jackson
Donald Richardson
Seitz
Michigan State
University of Michigan
Third Army
Germany
Southern Michigan
Fremont High School
Fremont
Michigan
Clara Zelenka
Owosso
Gwendolyn Sholty
Holland High School
Miss Zelenka
Central Michigan College of Education
Blanche Strouse
Clare
Vandalism Reported Citywide Early Monday
Chief Warren Decker found a man tran on W Fifth St before serious injury. An unknown person removed a heavy manhole cover beside Dunlops Cafe and replaced it with pasteboard. Steel awning braces at Davy Department Store were bent by youths using them as a trapeze, risking injury.
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Warren Decker
W. Fifth St
Dunlop’s
Davy
Former Farwell Lady Injured After Fall at Caro Home
Mrs. Rufus J. Powell of Caro fell to the basement floor at her new home 757 West Monroe Street and was badly hurt. She was treated at Caro Community Hospital for a week and is now convalescing at home. Powell is a former Farwell resident and mother of Glenn Powell.
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Rufus J. Powell
Caro
W. Monroe St
Caro Community Hospital
Powell
Glenn Powell
Farwell
Playground Outing Highlights Summer Recreation Program
On Wednesday August 1 the school summer recreational program took a trip to Wilson State Park in Harrison for an all day outing. Activities included swimming softball and games with Nancy Wild guiding the group and several mothers in attendance at a picnic lunch. Winners of the weekly contest were announced with Johnny Urquhart Raymond Neff and Tommy Redman cited for attendance guests and sportsmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Wilson State Park
Nancy Wild
David Ruark
H. T. Ruark
Del
Raymond Neff
Clayton B. Neff
Tommy Redman
Thomas Redman
Francis O’day
Debby Nolan
Denny Calkins
Joey Graves
Jim Bill Green
Francis O'Day
Jerry Hendrie
Dick Roe
David Bailey
Bill Legg
Lee Sowle
First Football Practice Call Announced by Coach Seitz
In one month the football season starts. All interested players should report to Coach Bill Seitz at the high school gym at 10 a.m. Monday August 2 for uniforms and physical exams. Practice doubles daily from August 27. Letters went to last year’s players. new candidates urged to attend. The fall schedule lists varsity and junior varsity games with locations and opponents.
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Bill Seitz
Seitz
Maybelle Schieber Dies at 71 in Midland Home
Mrs Maybelle Schieber longtime Arthur township resident died Sunday morning July 22 at the home of her son Emerson Schieber in Midland at age 71 Born June 24 1880 in Hillsdale county she married William Schieber in Montpelier Ohio They had five surviving children Wayne Perry Pierson Wilson Rinehart Donald and Emerson Funeral services were held July 25 at the Arthur Center church with Rev John Scott officiating Burial followed in Arthur Township Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maybelle Schieber
Arthur Township
Emerson Schieber
Midland
Maybelle Kirk
Hillsdale County
William Schieber
Montpelier
Ohio
Schieber
Wayne
Mt. Morris
Perry Pierson
Flint
Wilson Rinehart
Harrison
Donald
Kawkawlin
Emerson
Elmer Kirk
Pioneer
L. D. Kirk
Montpreier
Nettie Kunz
Toledo
Ruby
Harold
Forrest
Arthur Center
John Scott
Gladwin Methodist Church
Nationally Known Speaker At Clare Baptist Church
Rev. A Donald Moffet mid western representative for the Association of Baptists of World Evangelism will speak at the First Baptist Church of Clare on Sunday August 5 in morning and evening services. Mrs Moffet will accompany him and perform piano pieces between or during services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church of
Clare
A . Donald Moffet
Association of Baptists of World Evangelism
Moffet
Texas
United States
Brazil
Moffit
New Features Add to The Sentinel Society and Church Pages
The Sentinel announces new features this week on Society and Church Pages. Three fresh cartoons and a cross word puzzle have been added to Page 15 for reader engagement.
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the Sentinel
Society
Old Grads Reunion for CHS Class of 1925
Clare residents gather for CHS Old Grads reunion touring the school, touring the building, and a lake picnic. Fourteen graduates attended with families totaling near forty. One member is deceased, Valma Beckett, and Frank Petchnik could not be located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Satson
Rogers
John Davy
Durwood Kennedy
Jed Campbell
Floyd Chaffee
Marion Northon Becker
Ida Mae King Loomi
Jim Johnson
California
Reardon Campbell
Stella Lampman
Hastings
Ruth Hachmuth
Clare
Ronald Finch
Pleasant
Former Methodist Pastor's Wife Dies at Daughter's Home
Nellie E B Snowden Maxwell died July 25 at her daughter Edna Maxwell's home in Detroit at age 79. Born January 25, 1872 in Ravenna Michigan she was the wife of Rev G W Maxwell former pastor of Clare and Farwell. Surviving daughter Edna of Detroit son Rev Warren Maxwell of Nebraska six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral Friday July 2 placed in Sparta with Rev Howard Burden officiating. Burial Greenwood Cemetery Sparta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Maxwell
Edna Maxwell
Detroit
Nellie EB. Snowden
Ravenna
Michigan
Maxwell
Clare and Farwell
Mary E. Lytle
Rev. Maxwell
Edna
Warren Maxwell
Nebraska
Loretta Harrold
Gertrude Lytle
Florence Field
Sparta
Howard Burden
Greenwood Cemetery
Former Clare teacher shot by wife at Saubee Lake cottage
Keith Hunter, former Clare High School band instructor and Charlotte Junior High teacher, was killed Sunday by his wife Doris Hunter in their Saubee Lake cottage. Doris Hunter, 27, admitted shooting after years of marriage. she was arrested with signs of a beating. Hunter survived by three daughters, ages 11, 6, and 18 from a prior marriage. Arraignment is set for Friday August 3 before Municipal Judge Richard J. Shaws.
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Clare
Keith Hunter
Doris, Hunter
Charlotte Michigan
Charlotte
Everette Peck
Saubee Lake
Hunter
Sheriff Peck
B&B Clinches Championship in Softball Loop
DeMolay tops Par nell 5-4 to win third straight in a rained out week. B&B clinches first place with a 9-7 extra inning win over Clare Mfg and an 8-5 night victory over McDonald’s. Season wraps with district tournaments upcoming and standings led by R&B and Clare Mfg.
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Clare County
DeMolay
Parnell
Don Holbrooks
Farwell
Benedict
Haggart
Agle
Brown
Bruckart
Clare
Paul Williams
Freeman Willey
Williams
Greer
Musser
Armentrout
Pitchford
B& B
Ernie Bryant
Bill Lucy
Matt Brown
Beé&B
Marshall
Monroe
Glave Mig
McDonald’s
Bill Campbell
MacDonald
Shull
Brasington
Jim
Chuck Richter
Leonel Green
Ray Marshall
Moore
Clare Diamond
Clare County League
Mt. Pleasant
Reed City
St. Louis
Leo Scott Dies From Injuries at Construction Site
John Leo Scott of Mt. Pleasant passed away at Midland Community Hospital Sunday at 3 40 p m from injuries suffered at 1 45 p m while loading a power shovel for Mahoney Construction Co near Midland. Born March 10 1908 in Isabella Township he was survived by one sister and five brothers. Funeral at St Henry s Rosebush with Requiem High Mass and burial at the church cemetery. Rosary at Doherty Funeral Home.
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John Leo Scott
Mt. Pleasant
Vernon Township
Midland Community Hospital
Mahoney Construction Co
Midland
Leo
Isabella Township
Frank
Rose Scott
Anna Marie Grandon
Former Farwell Lady Eva Hamilton Dies in Santa Barbara
Eva W. Hamilton a longtime Farwell resident died in Santa Barbara California on August 1 1951 She was born March 17 1890 to Myrtle Thompson and George W Lewis Survived by three children Jean Peterson Evelyn Graves and Davis Hamilton and two sisters Services will be held at Doherty Funeral Home on August 5 1951 at 2 00 p m with Rev Leslie J Nevins officiating Interment at Surrey Cemetery Farwell
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Eva &. Hamilton
Farwell
Santa Barbara
California
Eva WH. Lewis
Myrtle Thompson
Buyrbank
George W. Lewis
Rockford
Illinois
Michigan
Jean Peterson
Evelyn Graves
Montgomery
Alabama
Davis Hamilton
Beaver Oregon
Mary B. Todd
James A. Lewis
Oregon
Leslie Frizzell
Hamilton
Dade Sherman
Russell Thurston
Doherty
Leslie J. Nevins
Surrey Cemetery
Clare Young Folks Camp At Lake Ann
Clare Baptist Church youth attend two week camp at Lake Ann near Traverse City from July 25 to August 4. The Fundamental Christian camp, run by the General Associations of Regular Baptists, aims to present the gospel and prepare future world leaders. Junior group week included Kay Loomis, Dean Loomis, Esther Chapman, Marsha Barber, Barbara Trietch. Others during July 29 week were Carla Chaplin, Wanda Barber, Naomi Chapman, and Donald Squires. Lake Ann can host about two thousand campers and is expanding facilities due to growing demand.
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Clare Baptist Church
Lake Ann
Traverse City
General Associations of Regular Baptists
Kay
Dean Loomis
Esother Chapman
Marsha Barber
Barbara Trietch
Carla Mae Chaplin
Wanda Barber
Naomi Chapman
Donald Squires
Martha Murphy Plunges Down A Bank In Auto
Mrs. Martha Murphy 19 of Coleman escaped serious injury when her car plunged fifteen feet down a bank near Clare while going west on River Road at 11:00 PM Wednesday. She suffered shock a slight concussion and bruises but is recovering at home. Estimated damage to the car is 700 dollars. In a separate incident Janice Stuber five suffered face and elbow bruises when her bicycle was struck by a truck on W State Street. Driver William Seiter Jr 16 said he could not stop in time after the child rode into the street.
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Martha Murphy
Coletan
Clare
Bberhart Road
Margaret McKinnon
5S. C. McArthur
Coleman
Janice Stuber
Herbert Stuber
W. Seventh St
Page Hight
Leaton Nears League Baseball Crown After Split
Leaton swept Seaton with a 13 to 6 win in seven innings as John Keebaugh pitched two hitter in game one and Bow Leaton shut out five of seven in game two. Harrison fell 6 3 in the nightcap with Eaton relieved by Dick Schneider. Seaton and Harrison used reserves in a heat affected doubleheader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton
Bill
Harrison
John Keebaugh
Bow
Pat Quinlan
Bill Amble
Jim
Dick Schneider
Seaton
Houghton Lake
Beal City
Duane Thren
Thren
Earl Schafer
Bernard Rau
Bear City
Farwell
Rosebush
Marion
Deaths of Oscar Maxwell and Mariah Cook Named
Oscar Maxwell age 64 a Vernon township resident died at home after a brief illness Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 00 pm at Doerty Funeral Home Rev Eugene Burton officiating burial at Loomis Cemetery Mariah Mathilda Gook age 80 died July 21 at her daughter Mrs Jack Scotts home in Hight Point Lake funeral services were held from Garfield town hall and interment took place in Garfield Township Cemetery
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Oscar Maxwell
Vernon Township
Doerty Funeral Home
Eugene Burton
Loomis Cemetery
Mariah M. Cook
Mariah Mathilda Gook
Jack Scott
Hight Point Lake
Garfield
Garfield Township
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Bates
Shepherd
Cheboygan
Beaverton
Hoyart
Gladwin
Evart
Baptist Church
CHS
Clare High School
Bight Point Lake
Wn R&b
Glare Mfg
Dover
McDonald’s O
Clare Mf
Clare Mfg
Ie B
Leo Scott
St. Henry's Church
Vernon Two
Eva E. Hamilton
Clare Young Folks
Leaton
Oil City
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