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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1941
Page
8
Feighern and Parish publish national editorial offerings. Rates include $1.50 per year for Michigan points and $2.00 per year to other points. Locals 10c per line for liners and reading notices, 5c per line for fillers, 10c extra per heading, and 25c per ten lines for cards of thanks.
Harrison Study Club executive board outlines plans for the year and the annual flower show set for late August or early September. The event invites all flower enthusiasts, with wide classifications and prizes, and local clubs will participate as judges and supporters in city beautification efforts.
Wives of Taft Memorial Highway Association members entertained after the annual convention in Clare. Mrs. Ben Carpenter and Mrs. William Murphy led a scenic bus tour of Clare County to Lake Windover Lake Lake George Farwell and Wilson State Park. Refreshments followed at the Murphy home with floral garden decorations and American flags.
Funeral services for Core Mae Thorne Butts of Hayes township were held Tuesday afternoon at Murphy funeral home. Born August 9, 1868 in Isabella county she died shortly after her seventy third birthday. She married Charles Butts in December 1885 and moved to Harrison, living there fifty five years. The Butts family cared for many children who were part of their lives.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Amble Mr and Mrs John Kemmis Mr and Mrs Ralph Eaton Mrs Earl Wilson and Mrs Ephriam Briggs represented Harrison Post 1075 Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Auxiliary at the Seventh District Rally in Edmore on Sunday August 10. The gathering included a park parade a VFW hall meeting a school gym session and talks on auxiliary issues and procedures.
Former Harrison resident David Crawford died at his Holt home after years of ill health. Funeral services were held at First Congregational Church of Harrison with Dr A W Johnstone officiating. Interment followed in Greenwood township cemetery. A life story is expected next week.
Roy Allen, manager of the Clare County Cleaver, sustained a painful thumb injury Monday noon while using a shop power saw. Dr. Earl Wilson treated the wound with several stitches to close the split at the end of the thumb.
Construction begins in late October 1940 on Kentucky’s newest state park at Danville. The site will include log replicas of the courthouse jail and meeting house linked to constitutional conventions and Kentucky's path to statehood between 1784 and 1792, with completion set for the 1942 sesquicentennial.
The number of motor vehicles in U S rose by nearly 1.5 million in 1940, signaling a broad expansion of ownership across the country. This uptick reflects growing consumer demand and domestic production capacity during the period.
The Claré Sentinel promotes rapid results with a notice about amendments to the U S Constitution. It states there are 21 amendments and implies help for readers seeking quick information.
Donovan proposes a simple system in which the last worker to arrive must blow the whistle to signal the start of work. The chairman approves the idea, but Donovan humorously hints at a rough enforcement. The exchange shows workplace wit in a factory setting.
A humorous gossip item notes that the wedding of Kitty did not occur as planned. Instead she was apparently forced into wedlock by three younger sisters pushing her toward matrimony.
A mother writes to Miss demanding no more homework for Johnny. She argues a math sum asking how long it takes to walk a hundred times around Market Square caused his father to lose a day’s work and claims the answer was marked wrong.
A lighthearted quip ponders why commencements are named so as graduates reflect on their schooling. The exchange frames the event as a joke about the soft snap of completing studies and the moment of realization that it’s over.
Harold asks to join a planned surprise party for his mother and siblings. The mother refuses invite for Harold and his friends Bobby and Susie, but Harold argues they would make the guests more surprised.
A playful verse collage reflects on choosing a mate and celebrating June. It muses on the rarity of a real June day marked by laughing breezes, orchard blooms, bright sunshine, and jewel-blue skies that may drift into July.
Two strangers at a party exchange dull small talk then a twist as the host admits he cannot leave, revealing his status and the scene’s uneasy undertone.
The scene features a playful exchange where Mrs Horner warns against a clothes brush near the baby. Jasper quips that he is teaching the infant for kissing grandpa, turning a domestic moment into lighthearted banter.
Woogy reports Boogy notes Oscar’s self view has improved. Oscar frequently mentions his former foolish self as part of his personal progress.
A humorous exchange where a user asks what an adult is and a playful reply defines an adult as a person who has stopped growing except in the middle. The joke hinges on wordplay and a light, quirky tone.
A playful exchange centers on a potato riddle. The teacher suggests cutting a potato into halves and quarters then halves again, prompting a humorous answer about potato salad.
A terse exchange centers on a fin that becomes the talk of the moment. The dialogue hints at curiosity and recognition surrounding a notable figure or feature, with minimal context and no explicit details.
Alexander Graham Bell receives a 10 cent stamp marking him as the fifth in the inventors group and final issue of the Famous Americans series. Though linked to electricity based speech, Bell spent much of his life teaching deaf mutes to speak, with his wife among his pupils.
For dusting rattan furniture use a painter's brush to remove dust and debris gently. This method reaches intricate weaves without scratching the surface. Regular care keeps wickerpieces looking clean and fresh.
The Bank of North America, chartered November 1, 1781, opened January 7, 1782 in Philadelphia and is described as America’s first regularly established bank. The Bank of Pennsylvania opened in 1780 but failed. the Bank of North America continued until 1929 when it merged with the Pennsylvania Company for Insurance on Lives and Granting Annuities.
Copeland Copeland is the contemporary English firm of potters that now carry on the Spode factory, continuing its historic craft lineage under new management.
A classified liner in The Clare Sentinel touts high value for money with bold claims of strong results for advertisers. The note urges readers to place ads to reach a wide local audience.
Nearly five tons of tomatoes were grown in Margate public parks last year, showcasing a sizable urban harvest and community gardening effort in England's seaside town.
Italy prohibits tire sales between individuals marking a sharp curb on private trade. Government officials urge adherence to new rule, stressing consumer safety and market control.
A naturalized citizen is not eligible to hold the office of President under the current interpretation. The ruling highlights the constitutional requirement of natural born status for presidential eligibility.
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