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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1951
Page
3
The first surf board casualty on Lake George occurred Sunday August 18 when Mrs Warfle of Mason was struck by a boat and knocked over. She suffered a compound fracture of one leg and was taken to a local hospital.
Lake George residents received hospital care for Mrs. Vira Luce with assistance from Mrs. Pete Davis and Mrs. Frank Killy. Weekend visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ryckman of Pontiac and Mr. Fred Grubaugh with son from Elsie. A sailboat prize at Wymers Grocery drew Dennis Brown as winner and Marjorie Kotosky as runner up. A King Ranch reunion celebrated John King’s 48th wedding anniversary with all children present. William Gross of Lansing joined as weekend guests.
Garfield Township Rural Agricultural School lists election results with two trustees elected for three-year terms and a secretary signing the report. The financial section shows General Fund balances, revenue from taxes grants and state funds, and non revenue receipts totaling about 23 thousand dollars with detailed line items across tax and grant sources.
National figures Bob Hope and Gov. Luther Youngdahl will headline the Michigan State Fair opening events with shows in the Coliseum and a Sunrise Church Service on Sept 2. Admission to the fair is free for Sunrise Service attendees, with performances by the Detroit Police Concert Band and Hines Choir along with Rosa Page Welch and church dignitaries.
A large group including Mrs. Gross and families from Detroit Hastings and Lansing joined Frances Kotosky and Shelley Sweet at Lake George for the Clare County Farm Training Class picnic on Monday August 20. John Bringold led arrangements and attendees traveled from Gladwin Isabella and Clare counties. A Swiss Inn party honored Doris Hamlin with gifts and cards at a surprise birthday event. Linda Chaffee, daughter of Clyde Chaffee, injured her chin falling from a high chair and received medical care in Gladwin.
Local listings announce Sunday School at 10:00 with Harry Moyer as superintendent. Church of God led by Pete M Davis offers Sunday School 10:00, Morning Worship 11:00, Evening Service 7:30. Lake Baptist Church with Rev F D Barnes holds Morning Worship at 11:15.
Local social visits span Monday to Sunday with many families hosting relatives and attending a daughter Dorothy Smith's wedding in Wil Hamston. Other items note school starts August 27 with Mrs. Bellows as teacher and a list of important vegetable dyes.
Local shop Bob's Sales and Service advertises tires tubes batteries accessories gas and oil from its Clare Michigan facility located at 342 Clare. The notice highlights De Soto and Plymouth service offerings and general auto parts and supplies.
The Arthur Center area reports a busy spell with social visits and events. A missionary society meeting is planned for August 29 with Arvilla Newman, while numerous families hosted and attended suppers, weddings, showers, picnics, and 4 H meetings across nearby towns.
The Clare County Fair runs from September 11 through September 15. Local officials announce schedules, exhibits, and events for residents and visitors.
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