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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1949
Page
1
Town shoppers flock to Clare stores as Christmas approaches with two day holiday ahead. Stores extend hours Friday evening, jewelry and department shops close by 9 pm, drugstores 10 pm. many close at 6 pm Saturday. Sentinel office closed Saturday and Monday for holiday. post office lobby closed Monday. special delivery and parcel post continue Sunday and Monday.
One hundred sixty members and guests attended Clare Kiwanis Club fourteenth annual Charter Night Dinner in the Hotel Doherty Wedgewood room on a Wednesday evening December 7. Tim Cotter presided as toastmaster and introduced Lieutenant Governor M. J. Anderson who praised the club and its president Mark Bicknell for the year’s achievements. Bob Spencer’s Orchestra from Midland provided music for dancing after a social period, with Cotter and co chairman Eid Johnston credited for the successful program.
DeMolay edged Clare Manufacturing 45-43 as Richard Yunckers banked in a late pivot to seal the win. Freeman Willey led DeMolay with 18 points while Yunckers added 16. Beal City beat Clare 28-11 in the final quarter after a 25-15 halftime hole. In another Clare game Beal City defeated Farm Bureau 48-36 with Dalé Carmichael on 10 points.
The Reorganized L. D. 8. church of Farwell announces an official opening on January 8 with a 9:30 fellowship meeting 11:00 preaching by Bishop Beck of Independence Missouri a noon basket dinner 1:30 music and 2:00 preaching by Apostle Oakman of Independence Missouri The public is invited Pastor Albert H Seymour.
Michigan State Police sergeant urges extra care during December as deaths rise. He cites last year’s 195 December fatalities, with 21 on the day before Christmas, and notes increased risk from darkness, slick roads, and hurried driving. Pedestrians account for many fatalities.
About one hundred fifty Rebekahs and Odd Fellows gathered in Clare for the District Association meeting on December 15 at the I O O F hall. Local lodges Farwell Mr Peasant Shepherd Coleman Weidman and Clare attended. New officers were elected led by Claude Anthony of Shepherd as President and Frank Freeman of Farwell as...
A December 29 1947 arrest of Donald Anderson of Rosebush led to a $10 fine and $3.35 costs after a guilty plea. A later court check showed an unpaid fine, a bench warrant issued, and Anderson’s fine increased by $5 before payment and release. Police also investigated a missing 1948 dark gray Chevrolet Fleetline belonging to W A Young of Coleman after he left the car at West Fourth Street Clare Bowling Alleys. Perry Steele of North Bradley was arrested December 17 for buying furs and creating a pedestrian hazard near the McEwan and Fourth Streets intersection. Truancy and traffic-code violations near Clare Public School have been reported, with Municipal Justice Wm B Dunlop warning that repeated speeding could result in loss of operator licenses.
Pioneer Gilmore township resident Mrs. A Rickels died December 15 at Central Michigan Community Hospital Mt Pleasant at age 73 after a two week illness. Born August 3 1876 in Wood County Ohio she married Rick Rickels September 17 1894. Surviving are four children and seven grandchildren with funeral at Gilmore Church of Christ. Burial in Gilmore Cemetery.
Rev. L. J. Nevins and Methodist Church members invite Congregationalists to join Sunday service at 4 PM since the Congregational church will have no service that day.
The Clare County W C T U and Rosebush unit announce a puppet show for children by Mrs. Van Note of St. Louis Michigan. The program, endorsed as entertaining and educational, will be held December 27 at 2 30 pm at the Eagle Church of God five miles north of Clare on US 127 three miles east.
William D Harger a longtime Clare resident died from a heart attack at his home Sunday after years of heart ailment He was born September 13 1895 in Columbia Williams county Ohio served in World War I and later studied at Moody Bible Institute He held posts in American Legion Walter H Larman Post 128 and other fraternal organizations Funeral services were held Wednesday at Thurston Funeral Home with burial in Cherry Grove cemetery under American Legion auspices.
A children's Christmas service will be held at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Church of Clare on Saturday December 24 at 8 00 o’clock. A service is planned at Hamilton Township Church on December 25 at 8 00 o’clock.
On December 6 the senior class chose three girls for top citizen honors Reine Reeder Clara Worstell and Kathleen Vandewarker From these Clara Jean Worstell was named best school citizen of the class of 1950 The Michigan Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution funds the program and the state winner will receive a $100 government bond last year Donna Woote won the title and visited Flint for the awards banquet
Farwell Chapter Royal Arch Masons held its annual election and installation at the Farwell Masonic Temple on Thursday evening December 15. Installing Officer was Past High Priest A L Heiden of Harrison and Installing Marshal Allen Graham of Farwell. New officers include Fred Sexton High Priest Wilmot Carpenter King Cecil Davison Scribe Warren McGuire Captain of the Host Hart Beatty Principal Sojourner Charles Woodry Royal Arch Captain David Wiggins Secretary Allen R Graham Treasurer Rev Leslie J Nevins Chaplain George Sage Master of the Third Veil Clare Erneshagen Master of the Second Veil John Goggin Master of the First Howard Randle Tyler Clarence Cotton Steward Frank Schaaf Steward. Refreshments and social hour followed installation. First communication with new officers, January 5, Mark Master degree to be conferred.
Mt. Vernon Grange announces a New Year’s Eve party with details to come next week. Committee members urge members to watch for further information and plan attendance.
The Clare Manufacturing Company held its fourth annual Christmas dinner for 370 employees. The event began at 11 30 a m on December 22 with a complete turkey dinner and festive decorations. Entertainers included Art Damoth and a group of employees, with gifts from Santa and a GE roaster won by John William Dunlop. Guests from Detroit included N A Miles and family.
Clare livestock auction at the yards one mile west on US 10 will run as usual on Monday December 26 and again on Monday January 2. General Manager RE Prince says auctions start at the customary time and will proceed as scheduled despite the holidays.
Nine people were brought to Clare Hospital after a three car crash on US-27 at James Hill around 10 35 Sunday morning. Arthur Graner 52 of Liberty Center Ohio drove off the pavement and into oncoming traffic causing the collision involving Mrs Flossie Williams 29 of Ithaca and Carmen Newman 60 of Clare. Injuries ranged from head lacerations to skull fractures and leg injuries with multiple patients discharged by December 21 22.
The John Q. Look Lodge No. 404 F. and A. M. holds a public installation at the Claré Masonic Temple on St John’s Night Tuesday December 27. A supper for Master Masons families and guests precedes at 6 20 p m with the ceremony starting 8 00 p m Francis B Lambie Mid land Grand Lecturer will be Installing Officer Past Master Donald B Holbrook Installing Marshal Past Master Hart Rubyn Installing Secretary and Rev Leslie J Nevins Installing Chaplain Laurense Seiter Worshipful Master Elect appoints Clarence Cotton Tyler to fill vacancy of Tyler Elect William Harger called before the Grand Master of the Universe last Sunday All are invited and urged to be at the temple by 8 00 p m for an uninterrupted ceremony.
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