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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1948
Page
4
Bell Laboratories in New York announces a new electronic device called a transistor. T. C. Maher of Michigan Bell says it uses a principle from solids research, is tiny and durable, and can amplify signals with far less power than a vacuum tube.
Local notes report Clare Rad and Gun Club received two shipments of mature pheasants released in Clare county townships on Saturday morning. A trip home from Pequaming Peninsula ends without disclosed business details. Tommy the cat crosses US 27 with caution but is lost in heavy traffic. Larry Schofield, vacationing with his parents, loses a wallet at Benzie State Park. it is found by Curtis Scofield of Brazil Indiana and mailed back to Farwell.
Official record from Clare Michigan details regular meeting actions including roll call, approvals of minutes, appointments, building permits, sidewalk petitions, temporary chairman appointment, and list of bills paid by the city. This entry notes fire chief recommendation and various municipal expenditures and duties.
District officials outlined sites and dates for the Tenth District Softball Tournaments. Men’s Class A and B action runs August 20–29 across Rathbone Field and Oil City with finals in Alma and Big Rapids. Four local sites decide two quarterfinalists, leading to district finals August 29 in Alma. Girls Class C bracket begins August 13 Edmore and Reed City, with a Mt. Pleasant final on August 29.
Francis D. Jackson announces relocation from Clare to Harrison Michigan to settle debts. He states he moved to pay his bills and provides rent receipts as proof of costs for a four room unfurnished upstairs apartment at 65 dollars per month, inviting public inspection for verification.
The Arthur Center Church expresses thanks to its sister church at the Eagle for a fine program that raised half the proceeds. The letter prays for God's blessing on all who helped and asks to remain worthy of their support. Rev. Chas. Rleinhardt.
In loving memory of Ena Bell Dell who passed away August 3 1933. We think of happy days when we were all together. Her cheerful ways will live in our hearts forever. Mr and Mrs Hiram Dell Mr and Mrs Jacob Beaudry Mr and Mrs Norbert Hoffman express their sorrow.
Rev. CG B. Morgan of Traverse City evangelizes at old fashioned tent meetings nine miles north of Clare on US 8 27 and two miles east. Special music features local and outside talent. Schedule appears in an advertisement on page fourteen of this week's Sentinel.
The Faulklands have been contested by Britain Chile and Argentina since early exploration. After brief Argentine presence in 1829 to 1833 Britain expelled them. World War I saw a pivotal clash at Coronel where Von Spee’s squadron was destroyed by British forces securing control of outer seas.
The Clare County Bar Association lists a summer series offering free legal services on Saturdays with sessions by Harold B. Hughes on August 7 21 and September 4 and by Joseph K Naumes on August 14 and 28. The date August 28 is attributed to Naumes and September 4 to Hughes at location 3218.
Members of Hagley Church thank all participants in Sunday's musical program at United Brethren Brown Corners for their help and large donations to the church building fund.
1935 International pickup in very good mechanical condition with side racks. Trade for passenger car. Inquire Gary Cabins after 4 pm, 4 miles west of Clare on US 10. Four room unfurnished apartment for rent adults only no pets private entrance and bath inquire 117 West 5th St Clare Mich. Two cottages overlook Crooked Lake Ed Smedley 5 miles west of Farwell on US 10 4513. Old store thirteen inch circulating Amco good condition 902 McEwan St Clare. Found wallet in Clare Thursday afternoon inquire at Sentinel office.
A message of thanks to friends and relatives who visited sent cards and flowers during a long illness at home and at Community Hospital. Gratitude expressed to doctors and nurses for their wonderful care.
Harold Rockey will be a guest speaker after class at Colonville Church this Sunday at 11 30 a m The evening service will be led by pastor Rev Honderich in charge and follows the afternoon event on the same day
Mrs. Jack Murphy expresses sincere thanks to blood donors who sent cards and letters and helped during her stay at Mt. Pleasant Hospital.
A note of gratitude to relatives and neighbors for kindness in helping with baying and farm labor, appreciation to the Dover Sunday School for their gift, and thanks to Art Phillips for lending his milker during a broken arm.
Clare County Road Commission invites sealed bids by 11:00 a m August 18 at Harrison courthouse for furnishing and installing a heating plant for the Road Commission Garage in Clare. The board may reject any or all bids. 4512 Clare County Road Commission.
Dorothy Ott expresses thanks to relatives neighbors and friends for prayers kindness gifts flowers and calls during her illness and says she will always be grateful for their support.
The Congregational Guild will host a Family Night supper on Tuesday August 10 on the Harold Flowing lawn weather permitting. Attendees should bring their own table nervies.
A rough kitchen tip advises sprinkling salt on spills when a pie or casserole overflows in the oven to curb bubbling and odor. The guidance suggests salt helps vent the mess and reduce smells during cooking.
Rev. and Mrs. W. Teale express gratitude to friends and relatives for gifts and offerings received over the past two weeks.
Immediate service advertised for rug and upholstery cleaning on floors or at the plant. Text mentions Donald and stones but details are unclear.
Regular meeting in Harrison with Commissioners Sutton Beam and Diment present. Payroll approved. Sealed bids on a half ton pickup tabled. $3897.06 in bills approved subject to proper OK. Several supply and parts items listed with payments and reimbursements.
Open 24 hours at Point Clare Service offering complete motor tuneups and brake work. Greasing washing polishing and one stop service with gas oils tires batteries and accessories at Us-10 B. Fth St. Clare.
State Farm lowers automobile insurance premiums prompting inquiries handled by J Axeh ambault CinES Remuneith Phone avi ay for more information.
Saturday night event at Wateradge Park Sportsmen Club from 9 30 to 2 00 with Stevenson Lake noted.
Free pick up and delivery service offered by Band Box Cleaners in Clare. Contact phone number 34 for arrangements and inquiries.
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