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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1943
Page
5
The Clare Sentinel lists weekly publication details and rates for mail subscriptions to Michigan and other U S points. It notes linage charges for locals, fillers, and display ads with headings extra.
Harrison Chapter of the OHS held its annual Christmas party after the regular meeting. A short play titled Spirit of Christmas was presented, Weath erhead sang two numbers, and gifts were exchanged. A luncheon of sandwiches cake and coffee concluded the evening. Ruth Jones the new Worthy Matron earned notice as a cake baker.
Harrison residents host relatives from Free land then numerous locals visit kin in Gladwin and surrounding towns. Updates note illnesses including pneumonia measles and flu with several patients improving while others travel for hospital care and Christmas events.
Keep house plants healthy by avoiding heat stress. Do not let indoor temperatures rise above seventy degrees F. Maintain moderate warmth and monitor sun exposure to prevent dry soil and leaf damage.
The Hayes Agricultural High Senior Class hosted a Saturday semi formal in the school gym. Christmas trees and blue streamers created a festive setting as guests arrived. A floor show began at ten with Gordon Dean as master of ceremonies and multiple musical numbers performed by students, followed by sandwiches and punch.
Elder David Bailey, pastor, announces weekly services with Sunday worship at 10 30 a m Sunday School at 11 15 a m and youth groups Oriole and Bluebird at 7 30 p m followed by evening services at 8 00 p m.
Rev. George E. Hughes leads Bible School at 10:00 a.m. Paul D. Gibson serves as Superintendent. Church services are at 11:00 a.m. Junior Endeavor meets at 6:00 p.m. Senior Endeavor at 7:00 p.m.
Clinton Hilton, pastor leads Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and church services at 11:15 a.m. Evening services at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday evening services at 8:00. Young People meet Friday evenings. Russell Cock hosts the events.
Harrison mission of United Brethren Church schedules Sunday School at 10:00, preaching at 11:00, and evening worship at 7:30. A Thursday 7:30 prayer meeting is also held. Rev. Benjamin R. Davis serves as pastor.
Temple residents note visits from Rev Lewis Caldwell and family members as old neighbors reach out during a bitterly cold week. The Wrights from Lansing help Lowell Wright with wood while others call on Peter Schram and Roy Myers households. Shoppers from Cadillac and visitors from Lansing are mentioned amid holiday wishes and lingering distance from loved ones.
Mr and Mrs Samuel Gaskill and son visited Cadillat on Saturday. Miss Edith Davis was a guest of Mrs Lola Nevins and later a supper guest at James Coulter's in Marion. Mr and Mrs Elmer Wheeler visited their son George Wheeler and family in Marion. Bernard Philipp is on the sick list. Jr and Mrs James Dunn near completion of their new house. Peter Cook and Frank Davis called on the Lewis Lockwood home Tuesday evening.
Harold Shaver and Mike Lapinski of Lansing visited Harold Shaver and Lylé over the weekend. Glen Blystone visited his sister, Mrs Jim Grigg, Wednesday. Rev L H Cook spent the weekend with us. George Williams is home from Ann Arbor and recovering. Fred Trietch is on the sick list with a leg injury. Ulrich Shrader and Berhard Sunday visited Burt Rutter. Lewis family had Sunday dinner with Mrs Hartman’s parents. Nest Kleinhardt welcomed a baby girl Judith Ann last week. Mrs Walter was home over the weekend.
Gilmore Church of Christ held a 10 15 a m communion service and 11 00 a m Bible School led by Alvin Wood. A Christmas program is planned for Friday evening at the Gilmore church. Local gatherings included a Grange and Glass school tree event and a sparse AA A meeting at the town hall.
The WEAR 870 KC program outlines American Red Cross services and a weekly lineup with 4:30 pm Wednesday broadcast detailing how listeners can help abroad. Daily time slots include news, children’s stories, farm service, markets, and Navy Heroes features.
Propaganda urges workers and soldiers to commit 10 percent of earnings to war bonds. The call proclaims every service member a 100 percent contributor and urges widespread participation.
The Christmas program at the school house Friday afternoon featured a fine performance by the children and a treeside treats. Parents attended as guests and the school will reopen January 8.
East Eigh t wishes Merry Christmas to staff and readers. Alice Sturgis and Geraldine Clark visit family homes. Don and Ellen Brown celebrate 32nd anniversary with friends. Buckleys mark 42nd anniversary. Sarah Jane Spence and Floyd Daniels wed in Harrison. Sturgis gang hosts pepper game. Floy praised. Local shoppers visit Mt. Pleasant. furnace shuts school for two days. Various residents visit relatives and enjoy weekend gatherings.
Mrs. Hickling returns from Lansing reporting Mr. Hickling much improved. The family notes a missed dinner as they care for him and monitor his recovery.
The Lake George Baptist Church invites all to Sunday School at 2:00 p.m. led by Superintendent Kenneth Cowles, followed by a 3:00 p.m. preaching service on the topic The Smyrna Church. The note mentions visits and illness among local residents and several weekend activities and travels.
A Long Lake correspondent notes school closing for Christmas vacation and wishes readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The note urges preparation for War Bond sales starting January 18, 1944. The column mentions local shoppers, Hazel Mavis confined at home, Tommy Mavis illness recovery, and visits by Mrs. John Woods Jr and the Normans plus Fred Woods family to Harrison and Hamilton Township.
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