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Newspaper

Clare Sentinel

Location

Clare, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1940

Page

7

Softball Standings Trigger Playoff in Class C

The first half ends with Herrick over North Bradley and Dover defeated by Doherty CCC, creating a five team tie in Class C. A playoff will decide the champion as the league schedules three games weekly and eyes a September finish with Class C winners advancing to Class B for a final tournament.

Herrick North Bradley Dover Doherty CCC Lake Coleman Hi-Speed Harrison Tim Cotter Motor Sales North Bradley Doherty CCC Herrick Doherty Midland Clare Hardware Brown Cotter Motor Sales Randall Kiwanis Franks Auto Parts LAL Gulf Eagle

Trout Outgrow Living Quarters at Spike Horn Ponds

Reports from a reliable source say trout rearing at Spike Horn Creek ponds north of Clare on US 27 has led to rapid growth. Electric lights attract night insects providing constant feeding and the trout are thriving. The U S Inspector of Fisheries was impressed by their size this season. Spike Horn notes these fish may be legal to harvest by planting time this fall.

Spike Horn Creek Clare Us-27 U. S. Inspector of Fisheries Spike Horn

Trout propagation boosts Michigan fishing prospects

The article notes trout have grown rapidly, necessitating elastic jackets for the thin skinned ones to prevent harm. Some large trout cannot pass the eight foot wide troughs, prompting talk of a joint Clare county meeting with the U S Department of Fisheries to consider larger troughs. The piece suggests these fast growing fish will yield excellent trout fishing in future seasons.

Clare County Board of Supervisors U. S. Department of Fisheries Michigan

Clare Boys Begin Muskegon River Canoe Trip from Clare

Leonel Green, Henry Denton and Neal Joslin left Clare Sunday morning to paddle the Muskegon River from Houghton Lake toward Lake Michigan. The trip, about 200 miles through Clare County, faced wind damage and fallen trees near Leota, forcing them to abandon plans briefly while Ernest Green retrieved the canoe.

Leonel Green Henry Denton Neal Joslin Clare Muskegon River Harnest Green Houghton Lake Lake Michigan Clare County Crotten Dam Leota Ernest Green

Rural visits and family gatherings near Traverse City

West Freemans Mr and Mrs Otis Hansen traveling to Traverse City for cherry picking with Arthur Hansen’s family. John Gaffney entertains his nephew Leon Clark and the Williams sisters of Flint. Higin Hickok visits Arthur Hansen. Neal Strait and friends from Monroe stop at Elgin Hickok home. Gweneth Sebring from Ewart spends a week with cousin Dean Cook. Dean Cook visits sister Cloey Pillars in Reed City.

Otis Hansen Arthur Hansen Traverse City John Gaffney Leon Clark Dorothy Margaret Williams Flint Higin Hickok Neal Strait Monroe Elgin Hickok Gweneth Sebring Ewart Dean Cook Thomas Cook Cloey Pillars Reed City

Mrs Spicers travel and family visits across town and states

Dorothy Spicer spent last week at the George Nunn home near Beaverton after visiting relatives in Arthur Township. Mrs. John Bauer of San Gabriel Calif plans to visit Clare sisters then Lansing and Ohio before returning to Clare. Little Joyce Reynolds is ill with pneumonia. Edward Spicer drove to Flint to bring his mother and brother to Ann Arbor for a hospital visit and possible operation for the baby, later postponed.

Dorothy Spicer George Nunn Beaverton Arthur Township John Bauer San Gabriel Calif Clare W. E. Heiser H. L. Cleveland Lansing Ohio Albert Waley Gordon Witmer Joyce Reynolds Edward Spicer Flint Lawrence

Crows as Malimen Crows were employed in ancien

A fragment notes crows used in ancient settings with limited readable context. It mentions birds in a historical role but provides no dated events, figures, or locations to confirm specifics.

Espionage Rumors Stir Mexico Ahead of July Elections

Observers note increased foreign espionage and propaganda in Mexico linked to Europe’s war. Rumors cite plots to incite revolution, justify US intervention, or prompt Latin American conflict, with anti Allied posters seen in Mexico City as the presidential race tightens between Avila Camacho and Almazan.

Mexico City México Mexico Germany Latin America United States Europe Panama Canal Chiapas Guatemala England Roosevelt Great Britain British Honduras Manuel Avila Camacho Lazaro Cardenas Juan Andreu Almazan Avila Camacho

Angler Ties Up Trout To Catch Whitefish Tale

GREAT FALLS MONT W A Hill recalls a deputy game warden tale in which a fisherman tied live trout by the gills while trout fishing was forbidden but whitefish were legal The man said he tied the trout to keep them from taking his bait so he could finish catching whitefish The incident highlights a crafty alibi from years past

Great Falls Mont W. A. Hill Hill State of Montana

Novel Milk Marketing Works to Perfection

Freeport Michigan resident Mrs Maud Rogers uses an unlocked refrigerator and door to sell milk to neighbors. Neighbors take milk and leave payment in a box or pay later. In nine years she has not lost a bottle of milk nor had any theft.

Freeport Mich Maud Rogers Rogers

Army seeks 550000 acres for expanded mobilization program

Secretary of War Harry Wortling asks Congress for authority to acquire 550000 acres for military expansion. Estimated total cost 3,500,000 includes Camp Custer Michigan 6162 acres for training Sav annah Georgia 525000 acres for anti aircraft training Fort Sill Oklahoma 13738 acres and a Salt Lake basin Utah 3000 acres for a general depot.

Washington Harry Wortling Congress Camp Custer Mich Savannah Fort Sill Okla Salt Lake Basin Utah

Cupid Plays Tag With Young Autoist

Roanoke Virginia report states a young man had two city car tags and sought a refund on one. His sweetheart bought the tag as a birthday gift after he admitted he had no funds. The council ordered a refund to the young lady who purchased the tag.

Roanoke

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