Clare Kiwanis Valentine dinner dance a social success
The Clare Kiwanis Club held a Valentine dinner dance at Hotel Doherty with seventy guests. Stardusters and Clare high school orchestra provided music, Dr. C. B. Neff chaired the program, magician Saginaw Mr Meeks entertained, singing led by John Hall Sr, and over a hundred enjoyed dancing afterward with Lyle Chapman as master of ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Kiwanis Club
Doherty
Stardusters
Clare High School
Harold Menning
Harry Webbly
John Hall
Lyle Chapman
Clare County 4-H Leaders Meet in Harrison
The Clare County 4 H Club leaders gathered February 8 at the Harrison Court House, with 35 in attendance. County Agent Paul D. Gibson and County Home Economics Leader Miss Mary Jones organized the session, featuring Miss Lola Belle Green detailing sewing work and a fashion presentation by Harrison 4 H girls led by Mrs. Paul Gibson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Court House
Harrison
Paul D. Gibson
Mary Jones
Lola Belle Green
east—Lansing
Green
She Harrison
Paul ‘Gibson
Robert Brown
Migs
Harrison School
DeLos Parrish
Midland
Thumb
Baldwin Conservation Officer Seriously Hurt
Kidder drove his car into the side of a moving Ann Arbor freight train at an elevated crossing. He suffered head injuries and a wrenched ankle, remained unconscious, then recovered and was released from the hospital. The car was completely demolished and his escape deemed a miracle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kidder
Ann Arbor
A P Stores Observe Founder's Week Honors Hartford
The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co marked Founder's week February 12 to 19 to honor founder George Hunting Hartford. Executives cited Hartford's early red front stores and savings principles still used by many merchants today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company
George Huntington Hartford
A&p
My. “Hartford
Counnless Thain
Brown Corners PTA Dedicates Lincoln Birthday Event
The February meeting at Brown Corners school featured a pioneer scene and Lincoln's boyhood notes. Rev. Kleinhardt spoke on Lincoln, Mrs. Rockey read, and Mrs. Kileinhardt highlighted an inventor's wife. Committees for entertainment and refreshments were chosen as members later attended a Louis Godoy fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Charles Kleinhardt
Lincoln
Rockey
Arthur Center
Charles’ Kileinhardt
George Bates
Carl Williams
Ed. Magnus
Ben Kleinhardt
Rudy Shaver
Mildred
Brown Corners
Louis Godoy
Bay City Legionnaires Attend Americanism Meeting
Local Bay City American Legion members attended an Americanism meeting last Monday evening sponsored by the Bay City Kalehi. About fifteen in attendance heard the principal speaker from the California department and the toastmaster introduce guests including Conrad Walker of Clare. Musical numbers were provided by the Bay City Legion Drum and Bugle Corps and the Bay City Police Department Glee Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ital
Michigan American Legion Americanism
Bay City
Dre Bersons
American
Everett de. Rykaitor
Milan
Pidaider
Clare
Conrad Walker
Alexander E. Wylie
Glare Post
Nellie M. Sherwood
Bette Walker
Blanche Walker
Adelaide Q. Wylie
Rosemary White
Governor backs seventh Easter Seal drive for crippled children
Governor L. D. Dickinson urges support for the Seventh Annual Easter Seal Sale conducted by the Michigan Society for Crippled Children from March 1 to March 24. He notes state funds are insufficient and private contributions are essential to aid hundreds of disabled Michigan children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Michigan Society For Crippled Children
L. D. Dickinson
Infantile Paralysis Campaign Success in Clare County
Treasurer Mrs. L. W. Jackson reports funds raised for the infantile paralysis drive in Clare county totaling 226.87 with 56.71 expenses leaving 170.16. County 85.08 national 85.03. bank balance 229.47. National funds support research and hospitals. University of Michigan Medical School received 2000 and Michigan Department of Health 12900 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Jackson
Clare County
American Legion Auxiliary
City of Harrison
Danes Hall
Womans Club
Lake
Temple
Lake George
City of
Clare
Harrison
Farwell
United States
University of Michigan Medical School
Michigan, Department ‘of Health
Frank Jackson
Fourth Annual American Legion Americanism Meet at Flint
The fourth annual American Legion Americanism meeting will be held in Flint Monday night at the I M A Auditorium with several thousand expected. Banquet begins at six thirty. 1800 banquet tickets sold, balcony tickets may still be obtained, doors open for banquet at six and balcony at eight. Open to public and Legion members and families. wear Legion uniform or cap. Information from Commander Dunlop or President Alice Loomis. A reception for Legionnaires and ladies follows at the new Flint American Legion Memorial Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Americanism
Flint
Legion
Dunlop
Alice Loomis
New Flint
Republican Convention and Ward Caucuses in Clare
The Republican Convention for the City of Clare is set for Tuesday March 12 1940 at 8 00 PM in City Hall to nominate candidates for Mayor City Clerk City Treasurer and conduct other business. Ward caucuses follow in each ward to nominate Supervisors Aldermen and Constables with details for locations in First Second and Third Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Johnston
J. B. Hampton
Third Ward
City Hall
Low Return of License Cards Endangers Game Management
The Conservation Department reports only 44 percent of licenses returned for the 1939 40 season, the lowest since 1937 mandates. Late spikes improved daily totals but failed to overcome initial lag, prompting proposed legislation to deny renewals to noncompliant hunters and trappers and improve future responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservation Department
Visitation Notes From Floyd Squires Home
Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Charles Heber and Bernice Reynolds of Hatton and Miss Rey nolds plus Steve Benic. The Wentworths visited Al and Mrs Wentworth. Floyd Squires is listed as sick. Morris Dora and Ruth Couture wed last week. Steve Benic visited Al Wentworth Sunday. Mrs James Retox and Nathan called on Seeley Johnson Monday. A son blessed the Dora home last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Squires
Charles Heber
Bernice
Miss Reynolds
Hatton
Frank LaPratte
Steve Benic
Henry Wentworth
al Wentworth
Morris Dora
Ruth Couture
James Retox
Nathan
Ruby
Seeley Johnson
Gladden
Fred Dora
Family News From Half Moon and Nearby Towns
Mrs Graves of Half Moon visits Flint for two weeks with her daughter Mrs Springher who recently welcomed a baby daughter on February 4. Farwell social group O B S met Friday night with Anttrosier Littlefield and Frisby families in attendance. Layle Littlefield from Lansing visited Bear Lake home Tuesday to Friday. Ice house filling underway for Littlefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Ambrosier
Don ‘Luce
Farwell
J. ‘Frisbey
V. Finch
Jack
G. Finch
Clare
J. Frisbey
L. Frisbey
Layle
Local Notices and Funeral Attends in Midland Area
Mr and Mrs R Scott visited Midland on Thursday. Ernie Irwin and Miss Marie Hughes were summoned to Mr Morris by the death of their father C Hughes. Mrs Wm Mahan, Mrs Jack Scott and Mrs Sam Muir went to Mt Morris for C Hughes funeral. Hazel and Velma Scott were in Ewart. D Scott returned from Jackson after caring for daughter Olga. Wayne Scott stayed with grandparents Fred Smalley in Clare Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Scott
Midland
Ernie Irwin
Marie Hughes
Morris
C. Hughes
Wm. Mahan
Jack Scott
Sam Muir
Mt. Morris
Hazel
Velma Scott
Ewart
D. Scott
Jackson
Olga
Wayne Scott
Fred Smalley
Clare
Card of Thanks from Sid Johnson to supporters
heartfelt thanks to neighbors friends Dr and Mrs Wood nurses and all for kindness flowers cards plants and fetters shown during hospital stay and after returning home Your kindness will never be forgotten Sid Johnson and family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs.Wood
Yayiec
Minec
Sid Johnson
Mrs Emerson Chester Dies in Gatesville
In Gatesville Texas last week the Sentinel announced the death of Mrs Emerson Chester. The notice says she passed away in Gatesville and clarifies confusion over communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gatesville
Texas
Emerson Cheaster
Emerson Chester
Clare Taxpayers Notice by Jessie Gibbs
Clare residents alerted to tax collection by Jessie Gibbs treasure r at Citizens State Bank on Wednesday and Friday afternoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens State Bank
Jessie Gibbs
Bargain Fur Trimmed Coats At Davya's Close Out
Looking ahead to next fall and winter, thrifty shoppers snap up sensational coat bargains at Davya's fur trimmed and sport coats for as low as 4.90 and 6.90, while winter wears fade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davya
Walworths Host Loomishs for Twins Birthday
Mr and Mrs Fred Loomish visited Wednesday to celebrate twins Jean and Janet's third birthday at Mrs John Walworth's home. The Walworths had spent a week in Maton Rapids due to the illness and death of Nora Walworth, who died February 6 with funeral services February 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Loomish
John Walworth
Jean
Janet
Maton Rapids
Nora Walworth
the Walworthy
Community clubs list upcoming meetings and schedules
A compiled notice lists recurring meetings for local groups and clubs. Entertainments include the I O O F Lodge Mondays, Clara Rebekah Tuesdays, Farwell Townsend Tuesdays, Hatton Townsend Fridays, Rim Grove Townsend Fridays, Clare Chamber third Mondays, Clara Common Council first and third Mondays, J H Sparkel Post VFW first and third Mondays, Zenobia Chapter 12950 BE 8 BE meets Thursdays, American Legion Auxiliary first and third Mondays, Farmers Union Grant Township first and third Wednesdays, Clare Townsend Club every other Thursday at Nazarene Church, and Amer Legion regular meetings on second and fourth Mondays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Townsend
the Nazarene Church
South McEwan Street
Vernon Taxpayers Direct Notice of Tax Payment Location
Vernon Township residents are informed they may pay Vernon taxes at Davys with Fannie Schultz as Treasurer. The notice names the payment option and the official handling the taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davys
Vernon Township
Fannie Schultz
Income Tax Act8 Returns Accurately Prepared
Philip M. Bertrand at 426 MecBiwan St Clara offers income tax services. Swifts ice cream cherry pie with water ice dish available at Jackson's Market for 33 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip M. Bertrand
MecBiwan St. Clara
Jackson’s
Swifts
Clara ‘Dali
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hotel Doherty
Baldwin Conservation Officer
A&p Stores
PTA
Legionaires
Bay
Young & Feiginer Meat Market
American Legion
Conservation Dept
West Grant
Lake News
Clare Taxpayers
Washington
Hsur
AIM
the Citizens
Clare, Michigan
Federal Reserve System and
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
I. O. O. EF. Lodge
Clara Rebekah Lodge
Farwell Townsend Club
Hatton Townsend Club
Rim Grove Townsend Club
Clare Chamber of Commerce
The
Clara Common Council
J. H. Sparkel
V. F.W
Zenobia
Legion Rooms
Grant Township Local No. 143
Farmers Union
Vernon
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