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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1948
Page
16
The Isabella township Volunteer Fire Company held its first meeting Monday night at the fire hall with Chief Jim Foote presiding. Five man fire board elected: Paul Mc Connell chairman, George Bilas vice chairman, Robert Campbell secretary and treasurer.
Damage estimated at 3.50 on each car after a Monday evening collision half a mile west of Rosebush. Vehicles driven by Mrs. Bessie Neff and A. M. Bowerman side-swiped in the road center. Deputy Raymond Martin investigated. neither driver was injured.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service held a Christmas party December 17 in Center Church east parlors delayed from ice storm. Mrs. Bechdell opened with carols. devotional reading by Mrs. Bechdell. Mrs. Dunn sang and led prayer. A business session was led by president Mrs. Bellinger. Gifts and mystery sister exchanges occurred. new sisters were chosen. Mr. and Mrs. Orin First received a fluorescent lamp for their contributions to the church project. January 19 dinner committee named.
Mrs. Murray Moore hosted a Christmas brush party at her Wise township home on December 16 with decorations gift exchange and holiday games followed by refreshments. Miss Florence Barnes hosted a Christmas tea for Jordan school mothers the same day from two to four aided by eighth graders Donna Robert Janet Grace and Ann Marie Swindhurst with a carol sing and readings by student teachers from Central Michigan College.
Saginaw shoppers Mrs Irvin Shively and Mrs Eisie Methner visited Rosebush. Edgar Fetterly was admitted to Central Michigan Hospital for observation. Community members hosted dinners and visits as illness and travel mark the week.
A Friday afternoon matinee replaces the usual Saturday free show directed by Preston Johnson at Isabella town hall. The 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. program omits Friday evening performances due to Christmas. The bill includes Here Comes Kelly, a Playtown color short on Decatur recreation, and Pastoral, a new U M film narrated from Psalms.
Winterfield residents praise the return of electricity after a sleet storm left streets slick and skating needed. Mr and Mrs Loren Tousinate were found gassed in their home by Norman Brown and were reported recovering after medical aid.
Dan McDonald Your Friendly Ford Dealer offers no money down financing on major car repairs and maintenance with approved credit and limited time terms. The ad emphasizes affordable service and customer friendly terms.
Clare County Ministerial Association met December 13 at Engle Church of God with Rev. Noble Davis and six other ministers present. Visitors included Hagle corner students. Mrs. Catherine Freeman outlined county health work through films on home safety TB sanatoriums and a cartoon. A plan was approved to show the film Liquid Lure via the Michigan Temperance Foundation in county union services in Clare Farwell Harrison Temple and the Eagle.
Temple residents exchange season wishes as Miss Myra Button visits Minnesota relatives. Mrs Stella Myers attends a Zenders Hotel party in Frankenmuth. Miss Mary Wallace visits Ellen Watters at Big Norway Lake. Mr and Mrs Knapp of Midland join Don Cobleighs. Ethel Bowen hosts a party in Bay City with later shopping in Saginaw.
An advertisement from Bob's Sales & Service at 210 McEwan St Clare promotes affordable Federal trucks for demanding work. The short notice includes a stray symbol and unclear ending.
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