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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1940
Page
15
A mid town hotel guest on a diet offered a bag of sugar to cover her breakfast cost after an initial refusal to pay. The cashier found each sugar lump sealed with the hotel name. The next day the guest demanded her due, and now the guest receives sugar on her tray each morning.
Cambridge, Massachusetts Lloyd Haerly the poet in residence at Harvard has produced his annual lyric poetry volume on a 150 year old hand printing press in the Widener Library.
John W. Dunlop pledges to improve the economic condition of farmers laboring men and business people in Clare Osceolas District I if nominated and elected. He writes to solicit support and commits to daily effort.
The Newkirk Rodeo Co presents a colorful show with rodeo stock and side attractions. Notable acts include Bar Sutton, Miss Minnie Newkirk, Miss Jean Garver, Miss Laura Newkirk, and Janice Sutton plus QO. I. Smith Jr with a spinning rope act. A big stock parade and fireworks follow each night with Fidler’s Carnival on the midway as Clare County Fair aims for its best year yet.
A 1939 Wyoming roundup reports 5 738 deer moose mountain sheep and bears killed in the big game season with arid conditions affecting hunting patterns and wildlife numbers.
Private Thomas E Presley of Clare Michigan enlisted June 3 1940 and serves as Company C cler k in the First Armored Regiment Light at Fort Knox Kentucky. His brother Private Lewis A Presley enlisted June 8 1940 and is certified to drive tanks and other vehicles. The unit trains in driving tanks trucks and motorcycles under Colonel Alexander D Surles.
Vernon township Republican Women’s Club organized at the Vernon town hall last Tuesday with officers: Mrs. Albert Schug Chairman, Mrs. Margaret Bauder Vice Chairman, Mrs. Delia Wilds Secretary Treasurer, Miss Edith Brower Corresponding Secretary. The group plans to affiliate with the State Federation and hear Rae Hooker on voter registration.
San Francisco reports the New Almaden quicksilver mines in Santa Clara County will reopen under a $500,000 corporation. The operation will focus on Mine Hill with over 100 tunnels. the lease is held by Fritz Eugene Newbold for owners William and Mary Sexton. Modern processes aim to recover cinnabar ore and old dumps while seeking higher prices as mercury nears record levels.
An island described as Newfoundland is noted to be about the size of the state of Virginia. The statement presents geographical scale without additional context or figures.
Republican candidate Miles M Callaghan promotes his Northern Michigan record and strong Senate committee roles. He cites chairmanship of the Conservation Committee and memberships on Finance and Appropriations Agriculture Insurance Military Affairs and Aviation as credentials. Endorsed by statewide conservation groups and farm organizations ahead of the September 10 primaries.
The Straits Bridge Authority and engineers propose a north shore causeway of 5470 feet into the Straits to aid ferry service, with a future bridge and tunnel alternatives considered. The plan includes a 352 foot south fill, 684 foot steel spans, a 1950s style suspension main span, a three lane roadway, and estimated annual revenue of 925000 against 150000 operating costs.
The Standard church holds its annual camp meeting at J. Johnston's grove near Rose Bush starting Sunday August 11 and lasting until Sunday August 18. Rev I L Brown of Pulaski will oversee with Rev R B Featherstone of Watertown and singers from Ontario. Michigan District clergy also assist. Wesleyan doctrines to be preached. 4412 Wm Youmans secretary, Wm Calkins chairman.
The Clare County Road Commission invites bids until 10:00 AM Saturday August 17 for a 112 ton truck. The trade-in unit is available for inspection at the Harrison garage. The commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
In loving memory of Mrs Barbara Koska who passed away four years ago on August 12 1936. Lovingly remembered by husband daughter and son in law Conrad Koska Mr and Mrs Alex V Smith.
Card of thanks to neighbors friends and relatives for flowers fruits cards and thoughtful wishes during hospital stay. Mentions Dr Wood and nurses for kindly care. Signed Mrs James Hutbert.
The record notes Esland cost 1.65 and that Governor's Islam in New York harbor was bought from the Indiana in 1637 for 185 dollars.
The Fall County Convention of the Democratic party for Clare County will be held in the Court House at Harrison Michigan on Thursday September 19 1940 at 7 00 p m. John E Doherty Chairman Tim Graves Treasurer Marie Beemer Bailey Secretary Dated Clare Michigan July 26 1940.
Notice under Act 351 lists a General Primary Election on September 10 1940 in Freeman township Clare County Michigan for parties to nominate candidates for Governor Lieutenant Governor U S Senator Representative in Congress State Senator State Representative Probate Judge Prosecuting Attorney Sheriff County Clerk and Register of Deeds County Treasurer Circuit Court Commissioner Drain Commissioner Coroner Surveyor Road Commissioner Dated August 12 1940 Sonn A Burns Township Clerk 4512 ry
The family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness shown after the death of Mrs. Wm. McKey. Special thanks to Rev. Needham Pastor Wyrick Mrs. Wyrick Mrs. Oman and Mr. Friz for comforting words hymns music and kindness. Edith Peru Vivian Sanborn Chas Cook Wallate McKey.
The article notes 275 high schools maintain Reserve Officers Training Corps units and total enrollment reaches about 154,000. It mentions related details of the meat market and local business names.
The notice lists numerous groups and their meeting days including Farwell Townsend Club, Hatton Townsend, Clare Common Council, Elm Grove Townsend, I O O F Lodge No 333, Grant Townsend Club No 1, J H Sparkel Post VFW, Rev Chas Kieinhart appointment, American Legion Auxiliary, Farmers Union Local No 143, Townsend Club No 1 at Wise town hall Loomis, and Ira Richmond Building, with meetings on Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays at specified weeks.
I thank friends for kind remembrance during my illness at Hurley Hospital and at home.
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