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Newspaper

Clare Sentinel

Location

Clare, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1940

Page

3

Club Bridge Parties Highlight Week Across Town

Mrs E G Johnston hosted the Monday Luncheon Club on Hast Sixth Street with two contract tables. High score went to Mrs Sam Garfield, second to Mrs Johnson. Additional notes cover Luncheon and Bridge clubs at Mrs Roy Warter and Mrs John Doherty homes, plus Pinochle and Merry Twelve Club gatherings with prizes and lunches.

E.G. Johnston Hast. Sixth Street Blay Sam Garfield Johnson Roy Warter C. D. Peat Leon Casner Frank Murdoch Merry Twelve Chub Allen Crum Forest Shumway Richard Woodcock John Bruckart Kenneth Hendrie

Good Literature Club Annual Meeting Set Next Tuesday

The Clare Good Literature Club will hold its annual meeting next Tuesday evening February 6 at Gleason's. Dinner at 6:30. Mrs. Jesse Falconer leads the program as the nominating committee presents officers: Wm Gardon President, Mary Gilmore Vice President, Chalmer Brown Secretary, Harold Schaeffer Treasurer. Reservations for dinner to Mrs. Marl Ruby.

Clare Good Literature Club Gleason’s Jesse Falconer Wm. Gardon Mary Gilmore Chalmer Brown Harold Schaeffer Marl Ruby

Geo Gibis Family Celebrate His 83rd Birthday

The family of George Gibis gathered at his home Sunday to celebrate his eighty third birthday. A bountiful pot luck dinner was served and a birthday cake made by his daughter Anna Plood decorated the table. Mr Gibis was remembered with many nice gifts.

Percy Ruby Peggy George Gibis Anna Plood Mr. Gibis

Baptist Young People Plan Sleigh Party

The Clara Baptist Young People's Union held its second business meeting at Mr. and Mrs. Chase Brook's home. Debates set Sunday service leaders for the month, and a sleigh ride party was scheduled for Thursday evening February 8 with committees named for refreshments and entertainment.

Clara Baptist Young People’s Union Chase Brook Virginia Telcher Ellen Robinette Helen Robinette Brooks Myr. Brooks R. Miller Miller Ruth Robinett Clare Baptist

Teachers Club Entertained at Kennedy Home

Supt. and Mrs. B. D. Kennedy hosted the Teachers Club on Wednesday evening. Miss Mildred Harwood and John Speare aided in the program featuring a Cootee game, contests, and musical numbers by the Sextet and Miss Geraldine LeRoux. Refreshments followed with Miss Reynolds and Miss Moors pouring.

B. D. Kennedy Teachers Club Mildred Harwood John Speare Mabel Reynolds A. F. Bates Richard Greenfield A. E. Horton Paul Lowrey Leo Brown Mr. Bates Geraldine LeRoux Miss Reynolds Miss Moors

King's Daughters Birthday Party Held at Mrs Foell Home

Sixteen members met at Mrs Walter Foell's Thursday afternoon for a regular meeting and birthday party. Mrs Robert Ryan presided as Vice President. Miss Mary Gilmore read a list of society articles crafted from old and new materials. Over a hundred items were distributed to ready families for the holidays. Birthday members present were.

King's Daughter's Walter Foell Robert Ryan Mary Gilmore

Help Finland Week Set By Hoover as Drive Peak

Hoover announces February 4 as Help Finland Week to rally national support for Finnish refugees. Events nationwide include benefit shows with stars, movie theater collaborations, school drives, and sports matches. Labor leaders promote fund raising through 50,000 unions and 8 million workers.

Finland Hoover New York Herbert Hoover Finnish Relief Fund District of Columbia Hawaii Alaska Joe Williams Scripps-Howard Helen Hayes Paul Muni Katherine Hepburn Tallulah Bankhead Miss Hayes William Green Matthew Woll American Federation of Labor Alexander S. Lipsett National Labor Organizations Division Fund

Treasury chief urges higher debt limit to 50 billion

In a House Appropriations subcommittee statement Henry Morgenthau Jr. urges raising the statutory debt ceiling from 45 to 50 billion dollars saying inflation risk is unclear up to 50 billion but stronger limits should be considered beyond that. He warns that once the first step is taken, further increases become likelier and urges public opposition to prevent new borrowing.

House Appropriations Committee Secretary of Treasury Henry Morgenthau, Jr Congress New Deal Administration Secretary of the Treasury

Washington comments urge debt limit halt and cuts

Washington voices criticize debt policy urging a ceiling of 50 billion and cautioning against rising beyond 49 or 50, calling for spending cuts across departments to relieve taxpayers and curb profligate New Deal expenditures. The note argues relief is needed for many citizens while excess spending continues.

Congress New Deal

Luncheon Honoring Hostess Mother and Attendees

Mrs Minnie Brown hosted a lovely lunch in honor of the hostess Mrs Mary Guy and Mrs Andrew Friz. Mrs Alice Foell led the serving with help from Mrs Ernest Foss Mrs Harry Foss and Miss Maxine Sowle. The society will meet with Mrs Robert Ryan February 1 and with Mrs Fred Loomis February 8.

Minnie Brown Mary Guy Andrew Friz Alice Foell Ernest Foss Harry Foss Maxine Sowle Robert Ryan Fred Loomis

Methodist Ladies Aid Entertained by Mrs Gilbert Howard

The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church met at Mrs Gilbert Howard’s home Friday afternoon. Twenty three members and guests enjoyed sewing and a lovely lunch. Mrs Martin Hierhart led devotions. The group will meet next week at Mrs George Denns’s home on East Highth street.

Ward Boody West First Street Marjorie Bryant Tommy Beatty George Bryant Earl Beatty Archie Beatty Kenneth Ladies Aid The Methodist Church Gilbert Howard Martin Hierhart Aid George Denns East Highth Street

Initiatory Degree Conferred at I O O F Lodge Meeting

Members of the I O O F lodge met Monday evening at their hall. Ralph Irwin received the Initiatory degree. District Deputy Grand Master Martz Detwiller installed several officers unable to attend the regular installation. After the session, members adjourned to the kitchen for refreshments.

ODD Fellows Ralph Irwin Martz Detwiller O. W. Nash John Rodabaugh Arthur Lamb Herbert Leonard

Rebekahs Meet At The Ciata Rebekah Lodge

The Ciata Rebekah Lodge was called to order Tuesday evening with Mia Henrietta Smith as Noble Grand. The meeting focused on lodge activities and community service, with officers elected and plans discussed for future events.

Rebekahs Ciata Rebekah Lodge Mia Henrietta Smith Noble

Harrison Community Notes Reflect Busy Social Scene

Local residents share a weekend of visits and gatherings across Harrison and surrounding townships. Friendly calls span Midland to Clare, with the Tri County Health Unit meeting, a Father and Son Banquet planned, and a winter sports frolic for Presbyterian club members.

Local Social Notes From Temple and Nearby Communities

Temple residents Mrs Roy Holford and Mrs Floyd Holford were Sunday guests at Mr and Mrs Loys Kohn. Mrs Hudson Jones and Mrs Roy Myers attended a Local Leaders training center meeting in Clare Friday. Gladys Smith of Sylvan visited Roy Myers Wednesday. Roy Myers hosted at the Winter Sports Park in Grayling Sunday. Mrs Nick Pfannes visited her mother Mrs Chas Van Blarcom in Greenwood Thursday. Mrs Van Blarcom is slowly recovering in a Saginaw hospital after weeks in a neck injury cast.

Fred Smith Robert Heisman Midland Earl Green Bertha Green David Harper Howard Stimpson Frank M. Myers Norman Myers Arthur Township Saginaw George Perkins Harry Schwanz Redding Township Roy Allen Sheriff Seaver Amble Billie Q. Amble Hamilton Township Tri- County Health Unit Board of Directors Clare Arenac Gladwin Court House Harrison Thiehoff Martha Knecht Harrison Board of Commerce Paul D. Gibson Robert Burns Charles Amble Henry Sands J. P. Myers Randall F. M. Myers Fred Schuett Rita Town Charles van Quiarcom Greenwood Township Jesse Hammersly Rex Glute Alma Betty Lepley Dickie J. E. Yoder Gene Elizabeth Schaaf Clare County General Hospital H. Harrison Henry Gardiner B. F. Hampton Hayes Township Lloyd Witter Carl Rushton Atlanta Frank Bush Clare Courty Clair Stanley Helen Raspott Arden Light Guy Light Whilden Hughes Rex Clute Dickie Hammersly J. H. Yoder Hoyt Ernest Bruce Mt. Pleasant Samuel Bruce Charley Burts Charlotte Burns Miss Thelma West Branch Theodore Butcher Joseph Newbound Arnold Hughes Detroit Elmer Hughes Clare Friends Francis Thomas Larry and Francis, Jr Harold Rees Farwell Pearl Clute James Carpenter Maddersville Ben Carpenter Roy Holford Floyd Holford Loys Kohn Hudson Jones Roy Myers Gladys Smith Sylvan Grayling Nick Pfannes Chas. van Blarcom Greenwood van Blarcom Saginaw Hospital

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