Plans Set For Father And Son Banquet Dinner Night
The annual Father and Son Banquet will be held at the First Congregational church dining room on Tuesday evening February 28 at 6 30. Clifton Ad Youngman of Lakeview will give the principal address noted as the Michigan Will Rogers. Tickets cost 1 00 and admit father and son single or double tickets allow 75. Tickets available at local shops and the Sentinel office. Menu includes roast pork mashed potatoes brown gravy cabbage salad baked beans jelly pickles cheese coffee rolls and cherry or raisin pie.
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First Congregational Church
Clifton Ad Youngman
Lakeview
Michigan
Will Rogers
Ed. G. Johnston
Norman Sutton
Carlet
Garttie
Jack Hall
John
Citizens State Bank Shumway
Douglas
Cimmerer’s
Anderson’s
Johnston’s Elevator
Johnston’s Elevator the Sentinel Office
Grill & White’s
Jewelery
Foster’s Tire and
Rev
Albert
Dave
Good Literature Club Annual Meeting Tuesday
The Clare Good Literature Club met at Mrs. Gleason's Tuesday evening for its annual gathering with twenty five members present. A chicken dinner was served with arrangements by Mrs. Mari Houghton who gave valentines prompting partner-dinner matching. Officer elections named Beva Lowrey president Leah Gardon vice president Freda Harter secretary and Eisther Tobler treasurer. The club will meet with Mrs. Mulder February 28 with a program inviting members to share household hints.
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Clare Good Literature Club
Officer
Beva Lowrey
Leah Gardon
Freda Harter
Eisther Tobler
Mulder
Pig Warrant: Police Hold Lost Porker at City Office
Chief of Police Dunlop and State Police captured a stray pig near the maintenance garage two weeks ago. No owner has claimed the porcine visitor, and residents are urged to contact the chief’s office. A separate notice announces a rummage sale at the Maxonie Temple on Saturday February 26.
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Dunlop
Bill
Maxonie Temple
Badminton Fun Sunday at High School Gym
Adults invited to play badminton this Sunday February 19 from 2 to 5 PM in the High School Gym. Rackets and birds provided. wear rubber soled shoes. Court already prepared with 24 foot net and 5 foot posts. game resembles tennis and is easy to learn.
Eastern Star School of Instruction Set for Monday
Zenobia Chapter No. 129 O E S will hold its annual School of Instruction next Monday evening February 20 with Associate Grand Matron Ethel Korouski of Bessemer directing. Farwell and Harrison join Clare Chapter officers and members for a combined session. The event opens with a pot luck dinner at six, then the chapter ceremony at seven thirty.
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Zenobia Chapter
O. E. 5S
Ethel Korouski
Bessemer
Farwell and
Harrison
Clare
Iva D. Fisher
Evangelistic Services at Sheridan Baptist Church
Sunday evening February 19th Sheridan Baptist Church three miles east of the Colonville store will start a series of special meetings at eight o clock. Pastor Harl Gilmore invites everyone to bring friends and seek the Lord while He may be found Isaiah 65 6.
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Sheridan Baptist Church
Colonville
No Mail Delivery Wednesday Notice
No mail delivery will occur at the local post office on Wednesday February 22 in observance of George Washingtons birthday. Mail will be dispatched as usual and the lobby remains open until 10:00 am. Butcher cattle wanted Young and Freighner Meat Market Bee
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George Washington
Young & Freighner
BEE
Edison planned communication with departed
In 1920 the Sentinel discussed Thomas Edison claiming to work on devices enabling communication with the dead. The feature noted Edison’s ambition and an interview with a Scientific American representative, emphasizing a breakthrough that could fascinate readers if realized.
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A. Edison
Earth
Holison
Scientific American
Mrs Cunningham Dies at 52 After Illness
Mrs. Joseph T. Cunningham, 52, died Tuesday morning at Clare County General Hospital. Survived by husband, four daughters and one son. Funeral held Thursday at Congregational church at 2 30 p m with Rev Burt officiating. Interment in Cherry Grove cemetery. Life story to be published next week.
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Joseph T. Cunningham
Clare County General Hospital
Congregational Church
Burt
Beaverton
Day- Saints Church
Thurston & Son
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Legion Drum and Bugle Corps Names 1939 Officials
Walter H. Larman Post Drum and Bugle Corps Executive Committee met to select 1939 music and drill officials. Drum Major Kenneth Ritter Musical Director Arleigh H. Gorr Drum Sergeant Clarence Dobson Bugle Sergeant Dexter Elden. Practices restart at 7 o clock for all corps members.
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Walter H. Larman
Legion Rooms
Kenneth Ritter
Arleigh H. Gorr
Clarence Dobson
Dexter. Elden
Martin O. Loomis
Francis, Jackson
Conrad Walker
Alexander B. Wylie
Leo. H. Oden
William D. Harger
Jay O. Bellinger
Legion Dancing Party at Clare City Hall
The American notes an old time dancing party at Clare City Hall on Thursday evening February 23. Dancing begins at 9 36 with admission 25 cents per person. The notice invites seniors to loosen joints and encourages youth to join the fun.
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the American
Legion
Clare City Hall
Clare Chamber of Commerce Urgent Meeting at Barnes Cafe
The February Clare Chamber of Commerce meeting will be held in Barnes Cafe private dining room Tuesday evening with a 6 30 luncheon. Important business matters and reports on the membership drive will be discussed as the tourist season nears. All members are urged to attend.
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Clare Chamber of Commerce
Barnes Cafe
Chamber
Clare
Stephens Named Superintendent of Pontiac Electric Distribution
Harley H. Stephens, longtime Alma Division head since 1925 for Consumers Power Company, will become superintendent of electric distribution for the Pontiac Division on March 1. He is to be replaced by David H. Gerhard, a power sales engineer in Jackson. The Alma Division serves Mt. Pleasant, Greenville, Belding, Blanchard, Barryton, Clare, Coral, Edmore, Harrison, Howard City, Ithaca, Lake.
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Harley H. Stephens
Consumers Power Company
Alma
Pontiac
Dan U H. Karn
David H. Gerhard
Jackson
Mt. Pleasant
Greenville
Belding
Blanchard
Barryton
Clare
Coral
Local Boy Scout Troop to Attend Church Services
Clare Boy Scout Troop will attend the Congregational Church next Sunday for the annual church service during Boy Scout week. The pastor will use the motto Be Prepared as the subject and the choir will perform special music. Service begins at 10 15 a.m.
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Boy Scouts of America
Mortimer Irish Laid To Rest In Surrey Cemetery
Funeral services were held for Mortimer Irish who died February 12 1939 after a long illness Born November 28 1898 in Snelby Lenox Canada he moved to Michigan as a child He married Adah Belltun ter and had two sons David who died in infancy and Donald now four His wife Donald and Norman adopted son his parents one brother and a half brother and Mrs David Seater of Clare survive Interment was in Surrey cemetery with Rev Mary House presiding at Thurston Funeral Home February 14 2 00 pm
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Mortimer Irish
Cyrus Mortimer
Snelby
Lenox
Canada
Michigan
Adah Belle Tunter
David Nelson
Donald Mortimer
Donald
Norman
William
Ithaca
Arthur Irish
Lansing#7
David Seater
Clare
Thurston
Mary House
Surrey Cemetery
Rhodes Observe Golden Wedding on Farm Near Clare
Mr and Mrs John Rhodes celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their farm northeast of Clare on Sunday January 29. Married in Multon England in 1889 they came to the United States in 1894 and settled in Arthur township where they have long lived as the oldest settlers. A large gathering of family neighbors and friends shared a bounteous dinner and offered many gifts and best wishes for continued health and happiness.
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Mrs
John Rhodes
Clare
Multon
England
Joe Hudson
Arthur Township
Borden Creamery Fire Destroys Building Last Week
Firemen battled a blaze at the Borden Creamery building near the Union depot last Friday night. The structure owned by Chas. Strange burned quickly, destroying recreation equipment valued around 4500 dollars kept by Burt Kane. Strange carried full insurance on his losses.
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Borden
Borden Creamery
Union Depot
Chas. Strange
Burt Kane
Strange
Ye Old Sweetheart Valentine Contest at Gift and Flower Shop
Florence White Gay hosted a Valentine contest at The Gift and Flower Shop before Valentine's Day. Entrants aged up to seventy eight created intricate valentines. First prize went to Mrs Josephine Cotton, 78, sent by her war nurse mother. second to Mrs Jennie Putman, 58. third to Mrs Horace Joyner, 51. The hostess plans annual future contests.
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Florence White Gay
Josephine Cotton
Valentine
Jennie Putman
Farwell
Horace Joyner
Minnie Presley Welch
Gay
Twin Elms Lady Golfers Meet at Mrs Doherty Home
The Twin Elms Lady Golfern hold their second meeting at Mrs A J Doherty's home on Tuesday February 21 at 7 30 PM. The program includes bridge and Chinese checkers with refreshments served by Mrs Doherty. Charge is 2 cents per person.
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Twin Elms
A. J. ‘Doherty
Fred Doherty
Sam Garfield
Albert Haley
Doherty
Consumers Power Users for Prompt Service Notice
Consumers urged to pay light and power bills promptly at Citizens State Bank. The notice emphasizes prompt payment to avoid service disruption and credits timely payments to customer accounts.
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Citizens State Bank
Three New Wells to Be Started in Wise Township This Week
A derrick is being erected and drilling equipment is placed on the Henry Russell farm in Wise township. Drilling has begun on the Wm. H. Caple farm and will be rushed to completion. Preparations are under way for an oil test on the Mrs. A. P. Mc Donald farm in section 21, Wise township.
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Wise Township
Henry Russell
Wm. H. Caple
Old Clare resident keeps ties to hometown
Paul Sell of Hinkleville, Toledo correspondent, sends a $2.00 out of state subscription for another Clare Sentinel year. He recalls Clare and Hinkleville memories, notes a Toledo Sportsman Show visit with East Michigan materials, and expresses pride in his hometown within Grant township.
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Clare Sentinel
Clare
Hinkleville
Toledo
East Michigan
Grant Township
Paul Sell
Hamilton St
Fleming Shoe Co Displays Oriental Shoes Collection
Fleming Shoe Co invites friends to inspect a remarkable store display of shoes worn by natives of Asia, India, Africa, and China. The collection, gathered during Mr. Fleming’s travels in the eastern hemisphere, showcases unique Oriental styles worth viewing.
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Fleming Shoe Company
Fleming Shoe Co
Asia
India
Africa
China
Fleming
Hemisphere
Bank Closed Wednesday for Washington's Birthday
The Citizens State Bank will be closed all day Wednesday February 2 in observance of Washington's birthday, a legal holiday.
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Citizens State Bank
Washington
Clare Sportsmen Photograph Bears in Hibernation
A Clare group on a local nature pilgrimage sought bear pictures for conservation fans. The party faced obstacles like stumps and fear as they watched a mother bear and cub from safe distances using a long pole for deterrence.
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Clare Sportsmen
Loomis Pioneer Dies After Short Illness
Loomis resident Noah Lincoln Bergey died Monday evening at McArthur Strange hospital in Mt. Pleasant after a short illness. He was born October 9, 1865 in Shepherd Michigan and married Lydia Smith May 21 1886. He is survived by three children two sons and a daughter, seventeen grandchildren, and several siblings. Funeral services were held at the Loomis Gospel Mission Thursday at 2:00 pm with Rev. Wesley Teal officiating. interment in Loomis cemetery.
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Noah Lincoln Bergey
Loomis
McArthur Strange
Mt. Pleasant
Shepherd
Michigan
Lydia Smith
Iva Hurst
Ray
Floyd
Clare
Wesley Teal
Gospel Mission
Loomis Cemetery
Clare High School Ends Basketball Season With Remus Clash
Clare High School bids farewell to its basketball season with a trip to Remus this Friday for a pivotal showdown. The Pioneers, who lost 31 to 23 earlier after leading 18 to 8 at halftime, seek revenge as the Flying Gins from Gladwin visit for the final game. A packed gym is urged to boost the team in a season-ending finale.
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Remus
Steam Roller
Flying Gin
Huskies
Bet ‘Yeady
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Hee Gee
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Eastern Star School OF Instruction
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Edison
the Sentinel
Mrs. Cunningham
Legion Dancing Party
Art Damoth Agency
Ady
Wee
Chamber OF Commerce
Barnes
H. H. Stephens
Dan E. Karn
Consumers Power Co
Surrey
Ohio
Jesse Hampton
Kenneth Barnes
Richard Woodcock
Frank Hochstetler
Hol. Johnston
Geo. White
HE. M. Bucholz
Kriin
Mt. Pleasant Hospital
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