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Newspaper

Clare Sentinel

Location

Clare, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1947

Page

4

League Standings Show Top Pins Total Dictate First Place

The standings rank teams by total pins with the highest total at the top. All Hes entries are ordered by their aggregate pin count, determining overall position in the league.

Clare Bridge Tournaments Leads in Seventh Round at Hotel Doherty

The seventh round of the Clare Bridge Tournament at Hotel Doherty Monday evening saw the Johnson-Neff team extend their lead and earn grand slam honors, with Spencer-Walton also claiming grand slam honors. Evening scores list six high teams led by Johnson-Neff at 11 970 and Jackson Anderson 13 520. Total standings place Johnson-Neff atop the six high teams with 79 690 points, followed by Maynard Forsberg 72 220 and Jackson Anderson 70 110.

Doherty Johnson-Neff Spencer-Walton Jackson-Anderson Maynard-Forsberg Hall-Frey Zinser-Hartshorn Murdoch-Loomis Grey-Hall Crum-Sproat Bicknell-Wyman

Appreciation note from mourner thanks churches and friends

I wish to thank Mrs. Harry Foss and Miss Mary Gilmore who drove to St. Louis to give me words of comfort, also the Dover Sunday School and Clare Baptist church for flowers at the time of my brother Frank's death, Mrs. Chas. VanDen Bereh.

Harry Foss Mary Gilmore St. Louis Dover Clare Baptist Church Gti Frank

Holiday Ball Sponsored by Beta Sigma Phi Sorority

The Beta Sigma Phi Sorority hosts a Holiday Ball on Saturday night December 27 in the Wedgewood Room at Hotel Doherty. Admission is $2 per couple with optional dress. Bob Spence's Orchestra provides music.

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Wedgewood Doherty Bob Spence

Mt Vernon Granze Card Party Evening

A community card party is set for Wednesday December 10 at 8:00 p m at Mt Vernon Granze. Open to everyone with a pot luck and bats available.

Mt. Vernon Granze

Grant Township Tax Collection Notice

Dorothy Heuschele Township Treasurer announces tax collection at Citizens State Bank in Clare every Saturday until further notice for Grant township.

Dorothy Heuschele

Swap Shop Reopens After Expansion and Redecorating

The Swap Shop at 706 Pivie Street has resumed operations after a three week expansion and redecorating period. Local patrons can return to browse items and new displays feature throughout the shop.

Pivie Street

Elects Officers Wednesday For Ensuing Year

The W.S.S.S. held a Wednesday meeting at the Methodist church parlor and elected officers for 1948. New officers include Mrs. Jas. Gillespie president, Mrs. Chester Wallace vice president, and several secretaries. Rev. Hahn spoke on Farmers Day and the group approved serving lunch. Preparations continued for the annual bazaar on December 5.

W.S.S.S A. BE. Mulder Charles Hahn Jas. Gillespie Chester Wallace Wilson Samborn Mulder Theo Wallington Wilson Bader Norman Maxwell Cleland Green Gertrude Burd Clara Sternaman Susannah Wesley Circle Hahn W.S.C.S

Girl Scouts Holiday Pot Luck at Methodist Church

The Girl Scouts hold a regular pot luck supper next Monday evening December 8 at 6 30 in the Methodist Church. The Brownie Troop will present a Christmas program.

Methodist Church

Congregational Christmas Bazaar Notices

Church requests all Bazaar articles be submitted Monday afternoon December 8 for the committee on arrangements convenience.

Rummage Sale At L D S Church In Clare

A rummage sale occurs Friday and Saturday December 12 and 13 at 201 West Wirst Street Clare. The event features children's new dresses aprons pajamas and many other articles conducted by the L D S Church.

West Wirst St. Clare L.D.S. Church

Former Harrison Lady Olive Sternaman Dies at 90

Olive Sternaman, born September 12 1857 in Van Buren County Michigan, lived in Harrison before moving to Saginaw where she died November 24 1947 at age ninety. Survived by son Charles and daughter Addie with families, fifteen grandchildren, thirty four great grandchildren, six great great grandchildren, and many friends. Funeral services were held November 27 in Harrison cemetery.

Olive Sternaman van Buren County Michigan Daniel Dowland Maude Lee Jones Charles Thressa King Flint Mr. Dowland John Richmond Harrison Addie William Naess Saginaw Richmond

Clare Study Club Meets at Mrs Benton Ewers Home

On December 2 the Clare Study Club gathered at Mrs. Benton Ewers home. President Mrs. Borrer led, readings by Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Bowler, a Christmas story The Little Mixer, and a schoolchildren recital Alleluia Chorus. Officers for next year were proposed. Refreshments followed hosted by the hostess and committee.

Clare Study Club Benton Ewer Borrer Cook Phillips Brooks Theo Bowler Warner Bowler van Every Fugate Emery Ryan Garthe

Methodist Fish Supper Sets Evening Fry and Details

Northern Michigan cooks lead an annual Methodist Church fish dinner tonight. Art Damoth will fry the fish with Carl Lear as general chairman and Don Holbrook handling tickets. David Seiter oversees food, Warren White the kitchen, and Dr. A. B. Mulder the dining room. Serving begins at 5:00 PM and continues until finished. A Christmas Bazaar is led by Marence Samborn with helpers, featuring fancy work, children items, aprons, baked goods, candy, and a fish pond for children. sale items start at 5:00 PM.

Northern Michigan Art Damoth Methodist Church The Met Carl Lear Don Holbrook David Seiter Warren White A. B. Mulder Wnth Marence Samborn Maxine Fisher Ruth Stirling Ethel Cook Madge Ruark Wilson Bader Jas. Gillespie Tim Frey C. J. Cobb Fred Pierson Clara Sternaman

We Shook the Family Tree junior play

Hilarious comedy presented as a junior play with big laughs. Two performances Monday and Tuesday December 8 and 9 at 8 15 p m at Beaverton Community Building admission adults 60 cents children 25 cents

Beaverton Community Building

Bendix Home Laundry Demo at Clare Hardware

On Wednesday December 10 at 2 00 p m a Bendix Home Laundry demonstration will be conducted at Clare Hardware by Miss Dorothy Harve of the Bendix Home Demonstration Department. All are cordially invited.

Bendix Home Clare Hardware Dorothy Harve

Vernon Township Tax Collection at Citizens Bank Saturdays

Vernon taxpayers will pay taxes at the Citizen's State Bank every Saturday until further notice. 1014 Arthur J. Archbold, Treasurer. Wanted a woman to care for a woman who is 1 and help with housework. George Christie, 625 W Witth St. Phone 655 M.

Citizen's State Bank Vernon Township Arthur J. Archbold Treag Geo. Christie W. Witth St

New Arrivals and Births Reported in Local Hospitals

Several families welcome newborns in November at Clare Hospital and nearby facilities. Diane Lynn weighs available ounces at Clare Hospital for Hills of Harrison. Diane and David Paul are named with weights noted while another baby remains unnamed at press time. Alva Dixon shares birth details at Cummins Maternity Home Mt. Pleasant.

Bert D. Hills Harrison, R-4 Clare Hospital Diane Lynn Mabel Irene Paul Archbold David Paul John Davy Central Michigan Community Hospital Mt. Pleasant Colie Dixon Cummins David Alva

Kraft Patron Meeting Draws 125 In Clare

One hundred twenty five Kraft Foods patrons and guests attended a Monday night meeting at Clare city hall. John Schellhas opened the session and introduced Leonard Kingsley. Paul Gibson praised dairy quality and urged continued effort to improve it. Films followed with topics on farming inconveniences and hay quality.

Kraft Foods Company Clare City Hall John Schellhas Kraft Clare Leonard Kingsley John Martin and Son Schellhas Clare County Paul Gibson Gibson Kingsley

Card of Thanks for Floral Offerings and Sympathy

Hazel and Linda Warner and Mrs Lillie Warner thank friends neighbors and relatives for the kind floral offerings and many expressions of sympathy from the Warner family.

Hazel and Linda Warner Lillie Warner Harold Warner

Gratitude for Kindness After Our Sorrow

We deeply appreciate the many kindnesses and beautiful floral tributes shown during our recent sorrow. Mrs Minnie Edick and Lloyd Jr Mr and Mrs Carlyle Meek and Diane express heartfelt thanks.

Minnie Edick and Lloyd, Jr Carlyle Meek Diane

O.E.S Rummage Sale at Masonic Hall December 12 13

The O E S will hold a rummage sale at the Masonic hall over Clarified Bakery on December 12 and 13 offering winter clothing children’s clothing toys and books.

Masonic Hall Over Clarified Bakery

In Memoriam Mrs John Rhodes 1942

In loving memory of our dear mother Mrs John Rhodes who passed away December 6 1942. To a beautiful garden our mother has gone to the land of perfect rest. Her work is done and the setting sun has sealed her life's request. She left this earthly garden for a home beyond the sea. Though dead and gone she still lives on in the garden of memory. The Rhodes Family

John Rhodes Rhodes

Thankful note for flowers and sympathy from Welch family

The Welch family expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and Rev Chas Rieinhardt for comfort and the singers for their song following a bereavement. Helen C Welch Elizabeth Lethorn and Welch Family.

Chas. Rieinhardt Helen C. Welch Elizabeth Lethorn and Welch Family

Christmas Bazaar At Methodist Church

The W S C S hosts a Christmas Bazaar at the Methodist church on Friday December 5 starting at 5 00 p m. Attendees may buy articles without taking part in the church supper.

W.S.C.S

Grain and Produce Prices in December 1947 Markets

Prices quoted for Thursday by Johnston Elevator Co and Rosebush Elevator Co cover wheat oats rye barley buckwheat white beans and meat products including beef veal lamb and hogs. Graded egg prices and hides also appear with various weights and grades noted.

Grain and Feed Johnston Elevator Co Rosebush Elevator Company

Reward Offered for Setter Recovery at Gladwin Refuge

A reward is offered for information leading to the recovery of a black and white male Setter lost during the championship at Gladwin refuge. Contact Larry Tuttle, Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania.

Gladwin Refuge Larry Tuttle Johnsonburg

VFW Members Call for Regular City Hall Meeting

Regular meeting of the V F W announced for Thursday night December 11 at City Hall at 8 00 pm. Important meeting with refreshments. Every member should attend.

Fish Dinner At Methodist Church Tonight

Annual fish dinner at the Methodist church runs from 5:00 to 7:30 PM. Tickets are $1.25 for adults and 75 cents for children. Bazaar items include aprons fancy work candy and baked goods open during the same hours.

Clare Cab Announces Limited Hours for Weekdays

Taxi notice states Clare Cab will operate from 6:00 a.m. to midnight on weekdays due to lack of help, with Saturday exceptions. Contact 56.813 for service details.

Clare Cab

Clare Livestock Auction Prices Reported

Best fed steers and heifers 22.00 to 25.00 with other grades ranging from 18.00 to 20.00. Stockers 16.00 to 18.00, beef cows 16.00, cutter cows 13.00 to 14.60, canner cows 10.00 to 12.50, butcher bulls 17.00 to 19.00, veal calves 30.00 to 32.00, various hog and lamb ranges. Slaughter lambs and good stockers noted at Wateredge Park near Stevenson Lake with 23.00 to 23.50 for slaughter lambs and midrange lamb prices 48.60 to 89.00 for medium lambs.

Edtienday TTT Mason Hamid Geo. Wisler Albert Haley Dale Barber Larry Beck Henry Doll Merchants League Farmers Ett Loomis Welders Kraft Foods Schaeffers Dairy TAL Bryant’s Kelsey Hardware Fithinen Pe Saaasee Rockwood Inn North Bradley No Dover Ae Coleman American Legion Vere Thayer Dairy Jim Grove Keith Schultz Ken Ritter Dr. Neff Bill’s Taverneros Pres Rexall Drug Everts Jewelry Clare Auto Parts Grove Bros Clare Country Club Midway Lunch Fran Bolle Frances Ancaréon Donna Colosky Fran Anderson Neita Wisler Deaven Hog

Penny Supper Planned by Looms School Mothers Club

The Mother's Club of Looms School will host a Penny Supper this Friday evening December 5 from 6 00 to 8 00 at the school with entertainment to follow.

Mother’s Club of the Looms School

Grange Dance at Mt Vernon Saturday December 6

Mt Vernon Grange hosts a dance on December 6 with Gorr's Orchestra providing music. Lunch will be served by Gorr's Orchestra Lunch. Proceeds and further details are not specified in the fragment.

Mt. Vernon Grange Gorr Orchestras

Christmas Concert and Play Hosted by Church of God

The Church of God presents a Christmas concert and play on Thursday evening at 8 o clock. BW meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at Clare City Hall at 8:00.

Church of God We BW Clare City Hall

Sheridan Grange Plans Friday Night Installation

Sheridan Grange meets this Friday to install officers in a ceremonies details remain limited but expected to include usual officers and community pledge.

Sheridan Grange

Bob's Sales and Service Clare Advertising Notice

Readable fragment shows a business listing for De Sots and Plymouth Bob's Sales and Service in Clare with an unclear date or figure. The item appears as a short classified notice or public sale fragment from a local page.

Tax Collection Notice for Garfield Township

Alfred Sturgis treasurer announces Friday tax collection sessions at the township hall in Lake through January 10. Residents may pay assessments at the stated weekly times.

Sheridan Taxpayers Schedule Tax Collection at Bank

Walter Kleiner township treasurer announces tax collection at Citizens State Bank on Saturdays, inviting taxpayers to meet the schedule and pay assessments at the bank location.

Notice of Public Sale of Lands in Clare County Michigan

Vernon Acre as Administrator of the Martha M. Krueger estate will hold a public sale on Wednesday December 10 1947 at 2 PM at the Law Offices of Joseph K Naumes 518 McEwan St Clare Michigan. Lands in Grant Township Clare County to highest bidder. Right to reject any bids reserved.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs Chas. VanDen Bereh Citizens State Bank Grant Township W.5s.c Girl Scouts Olive Richmond Mrs. Ewer Bendix Vernon O.E.S Clare, Michigan WM. H. Bicknell Member Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Memoriam Guotec Tucker's Produce Yeats L. W. Jackson EGG Market V.F.W Livestock Market Osttle Coe Sedhudwees DE Sots Plymouth Bob's Sales and Service Garfield Lake Garfield Township Alfred Sturgis Treas Sheridan Taxpayers Walter Kleiner Twp Alice Wolf Ed. Cooper R. E. Headington Township Reags
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