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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1961
Page
9
The Westside Gospel Tabernacle pastor will be guest speaker at Herrick Mennonite Church three miles east of Clare on Sunday evening August 6. His message is titled Return of the Lord. Public encouraged to attend.
William Bowes of the Pratt and Whitney aircraft inspection division moved from Holley Carburetor's Clare plant to Vickers Inc in Joplin Missouri. The departure occurred Saturday of last week after two years in Clare. A farewell party was hosted by friends at Barnes Town and Country Lounge on Tuesday.
Lilah Radloff of Detroit stayed with her brother the Glenn Birdsalls overnight midweek and Thursday. Sunday callers included Rev and Mrs Charles Hull of Brown Corners and Mr and Mrs William Mietke of Clare. The Funnell family hosted the Mietkes and their tape recorder at home. The Horn family joined a Muskegon River cabin picnic with the Funnells and their daughter. Alma Perry attended a World War I meeting in Clare and visited Virginia Fox in Mt Pleasant Hospital. George Irwin hosted George Babcock of Flint. Irwins later hosted his brother Rob ert and wife from Flint. A D Radwell visited Bernard Dawson and then Edmore. Dawson also saw Grandma Parker. Wendell Cooks joined Dell Esterline for the Show Boat trip to Lowell Thursday.
A group of Kings Daughters visited Mrs. Grant Chapman in Auburn for the August meeting. Hostess and daughters guided them through the new furnishings before a reception in the living room. Mrs. Pauline Horden spoke for the group and Mrs. Mary Osborn discussed Hearts of Gold booklets compiled from sermons. 1,000 booklets printed, later series circulated in hospitals and rest homes. Lunch followed as members reflected on mission opportunities and changes.
A correction notes George Lehr should have been reported as receiving a twenty year plaque for Shell Oil Company service. Lehr has served with the company for twenty four years.
Bryan Miller of Long Lake died at his home on July 29 after months of illness at age 63. Born March 8, 1898, in Sheridan township to Elmer and Belle Miller, he ran a Brown's Corners general store with his brother Ira for six years and married Mary J. Wood in 1927. Survived by wife Mary, five children, sixteen grandchildren, one great grandson, three sisters and several brothers, he was active in the Farm Bureau and cattle trade. Funeral services were held August 1 at Eagle Church with interment at Cherry Grove Cemetery. Stephen son’s Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Mrs Myrtis I Allyn 80 of Clare died July 26 at Gladwin hospital after years of ill health. Born February 10 1881 in Hartford Michigan she lived in Clare 14 years with her daughter Mrs C B Neff. Funeral July 28 at Clare Methodist Church burial Union cemetery Winn. Arrangements by Stephenson Funeral Home.
A classified notice urges readers to use the EV and 9938 RESULTS line to place ads for selling unwanted items. It emphasizes dialing the number to reach the results service for quick listings. The brief item highlights a single contact method and purpose.
Ad claims a fast cure for athlete's foot using T-4-L with instant dry action. It promises relief from itching and burning within days and urges readers to visit Economy Drug Store for the product and a 48 cent back offer.
The Clare City Commission met July 3 1961 with Mayor Nivison and Commissioners Wisler Cain Donovan present. June 19 minutes approved. Alma Clute building permit referred to Zoning Board. Library use of old bank building proposed. airport and street program discussed. Bills approved. meeting adjourned. A July 5 special meeting authorized Mamoth Producing Corp to use the old bank building as a library. mayor and clerk authorized to sign.
Public notice informs eligible voters of Garfield Township Clare County Michigan of registration opportunities under the Michigan Election Law. Township Clerk Donna Scott states registration is allowed on most days excluding Sundays holidays and the election day with a last day for registration August 14 1961 from 8 am to 8 pm at the clerk’s home. Contact LA 8-2335.
Vernon Michigan notice invites voters to the Dysinger’s Sunoco Service on Monday August 14 1961 from 8 am to 8 pm for the last day ahead of the election. Roy Wilson 4712 is listed as the contact.
Ruth Hachmuth of Clare representing World Book Encyclopedia division of Field Enterprises Educational Corp. awaits invitation to a August 5 luncheon honoring retiring Detroit area supervisors at the Statler Hilton Hotel. Jay Lehr newly appointed District Agent for Modern Woodmen of America attends Insurance School in Lansing. Clare Methodist Church continues two August worship services at 8:30 and 11:00 am with radio program at 11:30. church school in session.
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