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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1943
Page
4
The Young Peoples' Service at Sunday Baptist Church is set for January 2 evening. The program is led by the youths with several musical numbers including trio duet and quartet. A youth speaker will deliver the message as the young congregation participates.
Sproats Hot Shots defeated the Oviatt Bakers 187 pins at Midland on Sunday December 19. The lineup included Green Corn Sproat Butterfly Beck Sore Knee Woodcock Smiling Hank Doll and Donny Bel tinck as they aim for more wins near Clare Bowling Alleys with a stylish, ready-for-action approach.
The Clare County War Price and Rationing Board led by Franklin Littlefield governs rationing and price controls across Clare Harrison and Farwell areas. Members include Joseph Sproat Robert Kleiner George White Carl Updegraff Eugene Wyman Robert Brown Bryan Fanning Leslie Shear George Robert Carter Blanche Doll Hazel Wallace Ralph Hunter and others. The board has operated without compensation amid public pressure and praise for its patriotic service.
A seasonal message of thanks and blessing from Pastor I. W. Wyvick and his wife in Lake Michigan area. They express gratitude for friends and season's greetings and wish blessed New Year to all in the Lord.
The Citizens State Bank of Clare Michigan will hold its annual stockholders meeting at the bank office in Clare on Tuesday January 11 1944 at 4 00 p m for the election of Directors and other business. Signed Win H Bickneil President.
The Ranch Oil Company reports a new potential daily flow of 1680 barrels from its third producer in Hatton township Clare county in a wildcat area. Eight other tests in the region have been dry holes.
The Congregational Church Trustee Board will meet at Citizens State Bank on Monday January 3 at 7 30 p m All board members urged to attend The church annual meeting follows Wednesday January 5 at 6 30 p m in the church parlors A pot luck supper will precede the annual business session This meeting is important for all church supporters.
Edward Heimbecker, 37, nephew of Mrs. L. H. Thompson, died Friday evening in a Detroit hospital after a heart attack. Born in Sears, Michigan, he worked in Detroit for Bunting Manning Co. He leaves his father John Heimbecker of Sears. two brothers William in Detroit and Joseph in Sears. two sisters Inez Phylin of Saginaw and Hesther Wood of Sears. many relatives. Funeral at the Evangelical church east of Boyart at 2:00 Tuesday, burial in Ewart Cemetery. The Thompsons did not attend due to illness.
Vernon City and nearby families shared holiday meals and visits. The Teales hosted with the Knight family, the Pringles joined Pred Cotton and Sandra in Dearborn, and Eli Fisher hosted relatives including George Bryant and Marjory. Carol Mitchell vacationed with the Shepherds in Sanford.
Vera Slocum, treasurer, announces tax collection visits at Brewer Implement Store in Clare on January 12 and Loomis on January 9, with Coleman collections every Saturday in January.
Grant Township taxpayers are informed that Dorothy Heusehele will be at Citizens State Bank on Friday December 31 to collect taxes.
Mr Rodenbeck retires as assistant manager and engineer for the Mt Pleasant District of the Gas Corporation of Michigan. Thomas K Horton, previously Clare born sales manager since January 1940, remains sales manager with office manager duties. Local staff stay: George Wisler superintendent and Hazel Hawkins clerk.
Happy New Year greetings to Mr and Mrs Roy Sobiski and mother from the Fred Kirchhoff family in Clare. J M Jones spent Christmas Day with family in Rosebush. The Glenn Collard family burned out and now stay in the Martindale house. Leo Harris and Miss Esther Harris visited the Harris home. Art Kirchhoff and son from Detroit visited Sobiski and mother.
Long Lake residents hosted a Christmas dinner with Wayne Cahoon Asa Carey and families from Beaverton plus Bert Marlatt Tom Barcay and George Dillenback and their families. Robert Norman and family from Hamilton township joined. Hazel Gripp and Robert visited Shepherd during vacation. Henry Norman home welcomed Francis Stoner Pat Stoner Sr Nellie Jackson and Fred Thompson from Flint and Alma respectively.
Rev. E. E. Redman leads Sunday School at 2 00 and preaching at 3 00 with the sermon The Church Settled in Sin. Mr Richardson named new Sunday School Superintendent. Mrs Cover visiting. Tolson serves in Moyer absence. Christmas programs praised. skating noted. local families mentioned.
Mr and Mrs A J Marvin spent Christmas Day with daughter Mrs Marian Pectil and family at Maple Rapids. Carl Ranshaw jr in serious auto accident case. Fred Sowle family moved to Lake for winter. Guests at Ray Clark home included Avis Sturgis, Alice and others. Pvt Stanley from Clare spoke on Breakfast at Sardy s program. Several families hosted Christmas guests and locals during holidays.
I P Alexander the Piano Tuner will be working in Clare again soon. If interested phone orders to Mrs Harold Jones.
Pleasant Valley and surrounding towns share a busy Christmas season. Mr. and Mrs. Owen Spink hosted relatives from Howard Penrose and Bates families, while Midland and Springfield guests joined at various homes. Lyle Hutchinson recovered from illness, and many families in Clare Lansing Pontiac and Bay City areas hosted visitors and Christmas dinners.
Eagle Church news highlights a prayer meeting at the Hutchinson home, illness of Rev M R Honderich, and a strong turnout of 32 for the C E Choir Club. A baby girl Barbara Jeanne Peet arrives December 22, with Ruby and Joe Peet hosting the Choir Club January 5. Numerous holiday gatherings and family visits are listed, including Christmas dinners with the Kleiners, Carncrosses, and Hodges, plus local social events and community newcomers.
Rosebush Methodist Church lists Sunday School at 10 45 a m and preaching at 11 45 a m with junior choir at 7 00 p m. Center Methodist hosts Sunday School 9 45 a m preaching 10 45 a m Epworth League 8 00 p m. Christmas visiting includes Vincent Horan at Al Reutz home near Remus and multiple Midland and Detroit families visiting relatives in Alma Carson City Coleman Pontiac and Pontiac area over the holidays.
Loomis and nearby communities enjoyed Christmas gatherings with extended families. Numerous households hosted relatives from Pontiac Flint Toledo Colorsville Clare and North Bradley. Health notes mention Mrs. Homer Pelton, with wishes for a speedy recovery.
The passage notes relatives traveling from Oklahoma to visit in Michigan and details Christmas services led by Father Ammon in Beal City and nearby parishes during Father Grant’s illness. Delores Walker of Midland celebrated with her parents, while the Kampf families from Detroit and Mt. Pleasant shared Christmas dinner at the Mathew Kampf home.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Bollenbacker and Carolyn Faye joined Mr and Mrs Warren Tice and family and others at Asa Wilson's home Friday evening to honor Laverne Barber on his birthday. A Sunday School reminder was issued for next Sunday at 10 o clock.
Mr and Mrs Calvin Ankney thank friends and neighbors for cards letters fruit flowers and kindness during Mr Ankney s hospital stay and recovery from Dr and Mrs McArthur and staff end with deep gratitude.
We express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness spiritual bouquets and floral tributes in the loss of our husband and father Joseph McConnell and to Mrs Ann McConnell and Family for support during illness with cards flowers and visits from friends.
Mr and Mrs Loren Garver express gratitude to friends and neighbors for donations during their time of loss. They thank all who offered support and generosity.
Beginning January 1 1944 our store will charge 8 percent Michigan sales tax. The notice is issued by 1212 Farmers Ind Produca Co.
New Year’s Eve dance hosted at Brinton on Friday December 31 featuring the Hill Country Orchestra with music by Jake Colmus Hill Country Orchestra. Tickets priced 50 cents for men and 25 cents for ladies.
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