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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1938
Page
14
The Clare High School cafeteria reopens for the 1938 39 year under Home Economics supervision led by Miss Shafer. Meals include main dish vegetables salad dessert rolls and milk at low prices with meal tickets available for five lunches.
A church wedding unites Miss Waryan White and Donald F McDonald with a reception setting featuring snapdragons and candelabras. Out of town guests include Howard Williams Alma Mrs Frances McDonald and other relatives from Saginaw Reed City Detroit Chicago and Big Rapids. The bride a Clare High School graduate and former Central State College student worked at Alma Consumers Power. the groom from Alma and Engineer at Consumers Power. The couple will reside at 517 W Center Alma Michigan.
The Congregational Guild and their husbands honored the Ladies Union with a supper at the church parlors on Wednesday. Mrs. Masten led a brief business meeting and reports on fundraising for redecorating the church. Mrs. Jay Hansen coordinated the program with a piano piece by Mrs. Harold Jones. Rev. Dawe spoke on Christmas spirit and sharing wealth. The group sang Auld Lang Syne and a December 14 Christmas party is planned at Mrs. Louis Thayer’s home with transport arranged by Rev. Dawe or Mrs. Masten.
Mrs. J. A. Rogers cared for her ill father in Flat Rock until his death on Sunday. Rev. J. A. Rogers and children left for Flat Rock early this week. The deceased, Rev. H. E. Vaughen, was a retired Michigan conference Methodist minister who served about twenty one years. His wife died last May. Funeral held at the Methodist church in Flat Rock with burial in Petersburg cemetery.
Taxpayers are invited to pay taxes at Citizens State Banks of Clare each Saturday from December 10 through January 10. Mary Sanders Arthur Township Treasurer.
Dr. George Stanford, president of the Midland Kiwanis Club, spoke to the Clare Kiwanis about boys and hobbies as a means to help preadolescent youths find themselves. He stressed the cumulative impact of small acts and noted guests and plans for a December 7 dinner dance at Hotel Doherty with Lee Sage’s Mt. Pleasant orchestra.
The Clare County Circuit Court trial builds a detailed portrait of the May 14 event at the Hotel Doherty Snack Room. Prosecution witnesses describe the scene and aftermath while defense contends insanity influenced the act as witnesses testify on Livingston’s changing demeanor. The case moves toward closing arguments with Judge Hart set to instruct the jury. A further account appears next week.
Regular Saturday and Monday dollar specials are highlighted by the Gift and Flower Shop. The ad features a playful line 'Thy & Sladaitie' and hints at results or outcomes.
The Isabella Clare District celebrates the third annual meeting of the Valley Trails Council at Central State Teachers College cafeteria in Mt Pleasant Monday December 5 at 645 pm. Dean W W Whitehouse of Avion College is main speaker. Tenderfoot Investiture by Troop No 122 follows. Officers for 1939 will be elected. Tickets 50 cents.
Walter H Lar man Post No 128 American Legion held its November session led by Commander Arthur F Damoth. They reviewed the Marion Tenth District meeting plans Benton Harbor Mid-Winter Conference details and attendees. A December 4 rabbit hunt was finalized with two teams and breakfast at Barnes Caig. Moving pictures, a rabbit supper and card games followed.
Vernon taxpayers may pay taxes at Citizens State Bank each Saturday afternoon until further notice. Fannie Schultz, Treasurer.
A local group labeled Frank Pringle Veron Hill Clare Christinad Bazaar December Ltd Methodist Auxiliary plans to sell 5 gallons of Hi Speed gas at 86 cents. The notice lists event organizers and highlights a fundraising sale.
Readers in Harrison and surrounding areas swap visits and Thanksgiving dinners. A flurry of relatives from Mt Pleasant Flint Saginaw Grand Rapids Perry Clare and more gather at multiple homes with extended family and friends.
Small grand piano with good tone appears near new and is priced at 226.00 after costing 750.00 last year. Resale agent R F Pomeroy lists 900 Marsa¢e 8t Bay City Michigan for inquiries. Also notes ordering a new car and Motorola radio from Bob s Garage.
In memory of our dear one who left this earth a year ago thoughts of her are near. The Severson family mourns and remembers with sorrow as dawns another year. Mr Henry Severson and children Mr and Mrs Frank Lampheré Mrs Marian Seibt and children.
The Mt Vernon Grange will serve a chicken dinner on Thursday December 8 at the Clare Community Hall. Serving is from 6:00 to 8:00. Prices are 25 cents for children 12 and under and 50 cents for adults. Menu includes mashed potatoes biscuits gravy squash baked beans rolls cabbage salad cranberry relish Rickles jelly gingerbread whipped cream coffee.
The Sheridan Township Agricultural Committee calls a discussion meeting at the Sheridan town hall on Tuesday evening December 6. Farmers are urged to attend as the meeting is important. Floran Pudway Jas Grigg Stanley Schunk.
After this date I will not be res ponsible for any debts, except my own. Dated November 30, 1938, . Wm, Kapplinger. Remember the Gift and Flower Shop will be open evenings until, Christmas for your convenience.
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