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Newspaper

Clare Sentinel

Location

Clare, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1946

Page

2

Central College Swimming Tests For Scouts at Mt Pleasant

Scouts may use the Central Michigan College pool in Mt Pleasant on February 16 23 and March 9 16 from 9 30 to 11 30 to complete First Class Swimming Swimming Merit Badge or Life Saving Merit Badge. Reservations required with preferred 9 30 or 10 30 slot. Cliff Klapp Assistant Scout Executive Mt Pleasant Michigan to receive names and advancement details.

Central Michigan College Mt. Pleasant Ron Finch Louise Willams Hugh Johnson Cliff Klapp Michigan

Annual Missionary Birthday Program at Clare Methodist

The Clare Methodist W S C S hosted a family night missionary birthday dinner Friday February 9 with a pot luck supper at seven. Marilyn Norcross performed on marimba and a duet by Beth Doren and Millie May accompanied by Mrs. Doren. The Junior Department presented an Africa educational exercise and two films on Africa concluded the evening. Proceeds support missions.

Clare Methodist Church W.S.C.S Charles Hahn Lorraine Sandra Schultz Juanita Young Maxine Hanel Marilyn Norcross Betty Wright Betty Hahn Jolene Wallace Mrs. Hahn Marilyn Norcross Millie May Beth Doren Farwell Doris Gerow Gwendolyn Putnam

Study Club Food Sale at Burdo Building

A study club will hold a food sale on Saturday February 6 at the Burdo building. Proceeds support club activities and student projects. Volunteers from the group will prepare baked goods and beverages for sale. Local residents encouraged to attend.

Study Club Burdo Building

Senator Ben Carpenter Declines Re-election Bid

The voters of the 28th Senatorial District learn that Senator Ben Carpenter will not seek another term. He served 1931 1935 and again since 1941, retiring 1936 1940, and thanks supporters for their liberal help and kindness with the note Youve all been swell to me and thanks a million.

Ben Carpenter Ben

Rebekah Benefit Club Thanked Townsend Club Hosts

The Rebekah Benefit Club expresses appreciation to the Townsend Club for assistance at their benefit party Friday evening. Special thanks go to Mrs. Clara Stone and her son for opening their home and for donations.

Rebekah Townsend Clara Stone and Son Rebekah Benefit Club

Benefit Dance Aids Fire Victims At I D C F Hall

Proceeds from the regular dance at the I D C F hall on Saturday February 16 will aid families who recently lost their homes to a fire. Donations of sandwiches are requested.

I.D.C.F. Hall

Avon Products Agency in Clare Ad

Mrs Maurice Dora announces takeover of the Avon Products agency in Clare and invites inquiries for products. Phone 358 R. Address 218 BH 6th St Clare.

Avon Products Agency Clare Maurice Dora 6Th St

City Tax Collection Notice at Citizens State Bank

City taxpayers advised that Vera Peterson treasurer will be at Citizens State Bank every Friday afternoon starting January 18 to collect city taxes until further notice.

Citizens State Bank Vera Peterson Treas

Feighners Announce Grandson Born at Sparrow Hospital

Mr and Mrs I B Feighner announce the birth of a grandson born February 9 at Sparrow Hospital to their daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs EB B Goetths of 25% N Butler Blvd Lansing. The baby weighed eight pounds wise ounces and is named Stanley Ivan.

Care E Tree Plans on Newt Monday

The Clave PVA sponsors a potluck supper next Monday evening February 18 at 6 30 at the school. All members and parents urged to attend with a dish to pass. PTA provides dishes silverware coffee and cream. A program featuring children and tap dances follows.

Clave Pva PTA Ttes PDA

Hamilton Church Elects Officers for Coming Year

Hamilton township St. John’s Hy. Lutheran Congregation held its annual meeting February 10 with most voting members present. New members joined, and a church council was elected including Secretary Charles Fanslow, Treasurer William Fanslow, Deacons Howard Bomke and Gust Kiliewoneit, and Trustees Arthur Fisch Romeual Jones and Henry Yaeger. The council will be inducted February 17. Carl Kliewoneit named janitor. Mrs. Charles Fanslow and Mrs. Ernest Fisch reinstated as organists.

St. John’s Hy Hamilton Township Charles Fanslow William Fanslow Howard Bomke Gust. Kiliewoneit Arthur Fisch Romeual Jones Henry Yaeger Carl Kliewoneit Ernest Fisch White Shrine Club Clare John Nelson Alma Seiter Christina Schutt Doris Gerow Olive Evans Mary Seiter Beatrice Seiter Jean Fleming Lucille LeFavour Masonic Hall

Department Urges Filing Game Kill Report Cards

The Game Division of the Department of Conservation asks hunters to file past season report cards by February 15 to build a complete record. With pheasant and grouse declines, every card helps measure game abundance and supports an informed wildlife management program. Send as many small game, deer, and trap cards as possible by March 1 1947.

Department of Conservation

Methodist Church Board Holds February Meeting

The Clark Methodist Church Board met February 11 in the parlor. Rev. Charles Hahn led prayer as financial reports showed a favorable status with most world service pledges paid. Crusade for Christ and Adrian College fund balances were settled from the church reserve. W.S.C.S. report was strong, and several questions were tabled for later. He urged support for the February calling program and Lenten services.

Clark Methodist Church Board Charles Hahn World Service Pledge Hahn Crusade For Christ Adrian College W.S.C.S

Card of Thanks from the Smith Davis Family

The Smith Davis Family expresses sincere appreciation to friends and neighbors and I C O and Rebekah Lodges for acts of kindness and floral offerings during the illness and death of their father. Gratitude extends to Rev Harold Watson and the church soloist for comforting words.

I.C Rebekah Lodges Harold Watson Smith Davis

Father and Son Banquet at Congregational Church

Annual Father and Son banquet scheduled at the Congregational Church at 6 30 PM on Tuesday February 19. Tickets are priced at 1 00 each and on sale at Kelsdy Rogers Hardware.

de Congregational Church Kelsdy & Rogers Hardware

Washington Formal Ball at Farwell Rural School

The Farwell Rural Agricultural School hosts a Washington Formal Ball on February 23 1946 in the Madge B Lamb Auditorium from 7 00 to 12 00 a.m. All Parwell alumni are invited to attend.

Madge B. Lamb Farwell Rural Agricultural School Parwell

Baby Gail Lynn Methner Dies in Mt Pleasant Hospital

Baby girl Gail Lynn Methner, two months eight days old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Methner Jr of Clare, died Thursday night at Central Michigan Community Hospital Mt Pleasant after frail health since birth November 30. Funeral Sunday at Thurston Funeral Home with Rev Harold Watson. burial Cherry Grove Cemetery. Out of town attendees from Lansing Grand Ledge Mt Pleasant Bay City and Great Lakes included.

Gail Lynn Joseph. Methner, Jr Clare Wweekon Central’ Michigan Community Hospital Mt. Pleasant Joseph Methner al. Perry Clifford Ross Forest Carpenter Bonnie Lyle Waderle Lansing Floyd Nebelske Grand Ledge Harry Phillips Romayne Perry Bay City Joseph Methner, Jr Great Lakes

Fishermen Fined in Justice Court For Violations

Walter Smiley of Genesee John Pfeiffer of Flint Hol Perier of Genesee and Wm D Smiley of Flint appeared before Justice Archambault at Clare and pleaded guilty to conservation law violations. Each paid costs of 6.85 dollars. Apprehended by Conservation Officers Wayne Tennant and Lyman Frinbey and charged with using scenes not under immediate control.

Walter Smiley Genesee John Pfeiffer Flint Hol. Perier Wm. D. Smiley Archambault Clare Wayne Tennant Lyman Frinbey

Card of Thanks for Baby Daughter’s Illness and Death

The Methner family expresses heartfelt thanks for kindnesses from friends and neighbors and for the flowers during their baby daughter's illness and death. They also thank Rev. Watson for comforting words. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Methner Jr.

Rev. Watson Joseph Methner, Jr

Gratitude for Support at University Hospital

Mrs. Bertha Cappaert expresses sincere thanks to all who sent cards and flowers during visits to University Hospital in Ann Arbor. She is grateful for the kindness shown.

University Hospital Ann, Arbor

Benefit Shower For Flint Dean Family Fire Loss

Public invited to a miscellaneous benefit shower for the Flint Dean family who lost their home in a fire. The event at Mt. Vernon Grange hall unfolds Saturday evening February 16 with a pot luck lunch hosted by a committee.

Flint Dean Mt. Vernon Grange Hall

In Memoriam Charles Gerber Five Years On

In memory of Charles Gerber who passed away February 19, 1941. Sadly missed by his children and family.

Charles Gerber

Mt Vernon Grange Friday Event Canceled

Weather conditions force cancellation of the Mt Vernon Grange party planned for Friday night February 15.

Mt. Vernon Grange

Sheridan Taxpayers to Meet at Bank for Delinquent Township Taxes

Sheridan township residents will gather at Citizens State Bank on Saturdays February 16 and 28 to pay late taxes. Participants include John Klingelhofer and Praas among those listed for collection.

Citizens State Bank Sheridan Township John Klingelhofer Praas

Bowling News Merchants League Results

The Merchants Bowling League standings show Loomis Welders losing 0 2 to Youmans Electric while Dunlop Cafeff, Farmers Co Op, and Schaeffer's Dairy post varied scores. High series led by J C Marotzke 562 with Clif DePew 628 and Geo Wisler 504. High games see Marotzke 216 Wisler 200 DePew 194.

HCPL Loomis Welders — IW Youman’s Electric Dunlop Cafeff Farmers Co-Op Schaeffer’s Dairy Moline Marble Auto Cavision Dover J. C. Marotzke Clif. DePew Geo

Family League Fractions Showcase Local Teens and Scores

Friday league action lists Clare Majorettes and Albinichn Legion with wins and losses. High series include Grant Chapman 522, Dr Mussell 509, Del Bradley 485, while Forest Ames leads in high game at 211 followed by D Buzard and Grant Chapman at 180.

Beprwary Albinichn Legion Clare

Letters to Dr. Sanford from grateful friends

A cherished note from Henry Canfield thanks Dr. Sanford for guiding thousands. The letter lauds spiritual reach and states appreciation for years of service and continued help.

DR. Sanford

Greeting Letter to Dr Sanford From Former Clarette

A 1946 letter from Helen Catfield Garber of Grosse Pointe Mich praises Dr Sanford for his long service to Clare community and recalls childhood memories. She regrets not attending tomorrow night’s celebration and wishes him continued health and happiness. The note ends with a signature and a separate trucking ad follows.

Dr. Sanford the Sentinel Clare Helen Catfield Helen Cauifield John T. Garber

Revival Meetings At Brown Corners Church

Revival meetings progress at Brown Corners United Brethren Church with daily 8:00 pm services. Evangelist Rev Wayne Roland leads sessions as Rev H BE Burk invites all to attend.

Brown Corners Brown Corners United

Notice of Sale at Doherty Hotel Clare Michigan

Public auction at 2 PM March 5 1946 at the E 6th Street entrance of the Doherty Hotel Clare Michigan to satisfy a lien of 75 dollars on a 12 wheel trailer and rack held for Foster Burch. Auctioned goods are described as a 12 wheel trailer and rack.

E. 6Th Street Doherty Hotel Clare Michigan Foster Burch

In Loving Memory of Mrs M R Honderich

In loving memory of Mrs M R Honderich who passed away one year ago February 14th. We miss her but we thank our Lord for the life given in humble service to mankind and to her Lord divine. May we, like sister Honderich, say Dear Lord make our will Thine. The Eagle Community.

Honderich Eagle

Appreciation for flowers from city leaders at testimonial

Dr and Mrs I P Sanford express gratitude for the beautiful flowers from Mayor John W Dunlop Clare Kiwanis Club Miss Louise Loeffler and the Board of Education and for courtesies shown at the testimonial dinner last Wednesday evening. The occasion will remain a cherished memory.

John W. Dunlop Clare Kiwanis Club Louise Loeffler Board of Education I’. CG. Sanford

Thank You Note From Esther Row After Hospital Stay

Mrs Esther Row expresses gratitude to friends for cards letters and gifts during her stay at University Hospital thanking Argo everyone for kindness and support. Her message emphasizes lasting appreciation for the thoughtful acts.

University Hospital Esther Row

Rummage Sale at Cecilia's Church Basement

A rummage sale to be held at Cecilia's Church basement on February 22 and 23 by Unit No 2 in 2012. Proceeds support church activities.

Cecilia's Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

Central College Boy Scouts of Area Fas Council St. Cecilia's Parish Council of Catholic Women Dominic ‘McConnell Keeler Union N.C.C.W C. G. Legg Irwin Schlegel Hart Jackson Hetrick School Mary Lou Ad Geraldine Fisher Mary and Charles Murphy Ronny Chapman St. Mary's Mary Louw Mary Murphy Winter Wonderland Santa Lucia Suzanne Irving Joyce Thayer Ide Urquhart Alex Arubea America the Beautiful Warl Jackson Father Brophy St. Joseph Leo O’grady Robert Drew Harold Collins Bertha Cappaert Joseph Gibis Sen. Carpenter Avon Products Newt Hamilton Church Methodist Church Board Washington Little Justice Court Memoriam Grange Sheridan Taxpayers THE Clare, Michigan WM. H. Bicknell Member Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Bowling News Merchants Tceague Family League Masons North Bradley Bwiwanis No Rosebush Clare Hardware Mahan Construction K & R Hardware Houghton Drug High Wisler Johnson Bradley Haring Louise Flower Shop Midway Supeh Curt’s Hamburgers Claré Auto Barts Yours, Henry Canfield
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