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Newspaper

Clare Sentinel

Location

Clare, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1938

Page

2

Spacious home of Mrs. H Schaeffer hosts Clare-Good Literature Club

The Clare-Good Literature Club met Tuesday night in the spacious home of Mrs. Sarah Schaeffer. Miss Mabel Reynolds announced committee chairs for programs membership press hospitality civic and service groups. Marianne Wagner described a motor trip and Mexico bull fights while Miss Waite led games. refreshments reflected Valentine day. Next meeting set for March first with Mrs. Fre da Smith.

Sarah Schaeffer Mabel Reynolds Avery Clute Paul Lowrey Henrietta Trump Freda Harter Freda Smith Mishel Helen Waite Alma Osterout Donna Hornbeck Esther Tobler Ruby Jane Alrey Anna May Smalley Dorig Gerow Bates Wylie Mary Gilmore Marian Warner Eleanor Artibee Genevieve Fleming Nelda Soney Estella Holden Leah Garcow Nettie Holbrook Wower Houghton Genevieve Born Ruth Allen Marianne Wagner Wagner States Mexico Altho

Clare High Pioneers Fall to Evart in Friday Clash

The Clare High Pioneers were edged 34-26 by Evart in a late rally. Smith and Bryant led scoring for Evart and Clare, with Norman and Sutton directing Clare’s offense. Reserves dropped their third defeat 30-27 as Remus looms tonight at 7:30 and 8:30.

Clare High Pioneers Evart Clare Pioneers Clare Smith Bryant Norman Sutton Neiland Green Neilan Cradit Pioneers Remus

Remains Sent Home for Burial of Clare Residents

The remains of M. K. Bidwell longtime Clare resident who died February 9 at Mt Pleasant were brought to Clare for burial in Cherry Grove cemetery. He was 87 and father of Arnold Bidwell and the late Bernie Bidwell. Jane Maxine Worthington aged 22 who died at her Bay City home was brought to Clare for burial in Cherry Grove after spending her childhood near Clare.

M. KB. Bidwell Clare Mt. Pleasant Cherry Grove Hesda Arnold Bidwell Bernie Bidwell Jane Maxine Worthington Bay City

Trade of Car Leads to Fast Horse Sale in New Jersey

John Bodani of Pompton Plains traded in his gray mare for $60 when buying a car in Gray Mare, Pompton Lakes. The dealer easily resold the horse to another farmer for the same $60, amid a brisk local trade.

Tradies Pompton Lakes N. J John Bodani Pompton Plains

Blue Eyes Preferred by College Students

At Washington University in St Louis a poll of 128 male students found blue-eyed brunettes favored by 66 percent, blondes 36 percent, and red-haired 6 percent. A parallel survey of female students showed 60 percent preferred brunette men.

St. Louis Washington University Firse

Three Sisters Celebrate Birthdays at Seeley Home

A birthday party was held at 501 East 4th Street Tuesday honoring Mrs. Jas H Seeley age 84 and celebrating her 62nd wedding anniversary, sister Mrs. John House 78 and sister-in-law Mrs. George Armstrong 87. Attendants included Grace House Rosebush Donna Rae Seeley and other locals as tales of pioneer life flowed.

Seeley East 4Th Street Jas. H. Seeley John House Rosepush George Armstrong Misa Grace Hinkleville

Local visitors meet newborn at St. Marys Hospital Sagina w

Mr and Mrs Alex McKinnon and Mrs M D Feighner visited the fortifiers daughter Mrs Ralph Byatt and their new granddaughter at St Marys Hospital in Saginaw on Wednesday.

Alex McKinnon M. D. Feighner The Fortiers Ralph Bvatt St. Mary’s Hospital Saginaw

Birthday Party for Onalee Graham and Esther Marshall

Twenty two relatives and friends gathered at Mrs. David Funnell’s home on Tuesday evening to celebrate the birthdays of Onalée Graham and Esther Marshall. Attendees from Farwell and Rosebush shared in visiting and refreshments of ice cream and cake. The honorees received many gifts.

David Funnell Onalée Graham Esther Marshall Vern Funnell Hart Marshall Blery Tice Kertmeth Bolen Tonia Farwell Fred Marshall Rosebush

Social Afternoon Hostess Abbie Hawkins at Tasker Home

The Ladies Union of the Congregational church met February 11 hosted by Miss Abbie Hawkins at Mrs. Winnie Tasker’s home. Mrs. Walk presided in the president’s absence, a buffet lunch was served, and a Battenberg cloth with roses and sweet peas adorned the table. The Union plans to meet with Mrs. L B Davy on February 25.

Ladies Union of the Congregational Church Abbie Hawkins Winnie Tasker Fred Hudson Walk California Albert Dave Frank Murdoch L.B. Davy

Clare and Harrison Draw Byes in District Tournament

Clare Pioneers and Harrison high both drew byes for the district tournament at Mt. Pleasant College events March 3 4 and 5. Clare will meet the Coleman Gladwin winner on night two at 9 00 while Harrison faces Sacred Heart Beaverton winner. Farwell meets Weidman Friday at 7 00 as fans prepare to travel to the district event.

Clare Pioneers Mt. Pleasant College Harrison Clare Coleman-Gladwin Sacred Heart-Beaverton Farwell Weidman Clare County

Loomis Farm Union Sets Question Box and Debate

The Loomis Farm Union plans a Tuesday evening meeting at the Bert Bunting home on February 22 inviting members to bring catchy questions. Prizes will be awarded for best question and best answer while a debate between C H Lampere and Joe Swain on Is the Conservation program a success will be held.

Loomis Farm Union Bert Bunting C. H. Lamp Joe Swain

Card of Appreciation from Mrs. Harriet Phinisey

Mrs. Harriet Phinisey thanks friends for flowers letters and cards and for calls during her illness expressing gratitude for the support and remembrance.

Harriet Phinisey

Citizens Confer ence in Lansing Draws Large Attendance

About 600 citizens and educators attended the Lansing conference with more than ninety cities and fifty groups represented. Dr. Eugene Biliot urged communities to reject outdated programs and textbooks and to remake schools to prepare all children for life. Dr. Elliott and Mr. Lee A. White stressed citizen demand and freedom in guiding education. Resolutions expressing joint opinion were finalized and will be printed next week.

Lansing Eugene B. Biliot Elliott Dr. el- Mott Lee A. White Detroit News White Ita

Sleet Storm Paralyses Traffic Across the State

Weather reports say freezing rain coated roads Thursday, halting traffic statewide. Officials kept highways sanded while side roads remained dangerous. precipitation continued with a slight warmup, and the area slowly recovered from the December 31 sleet. No serious accidents were reported in the siege.

Remarkable 9 Year Old Enteres Local High School

Corvallis Oregon eleven year old Alexander Hull Jr entered high school at age nine after skipping grade school. He learned ABCs at twenty five months and could read and write early, with piano practice and multiple languages. His parents, teachers and musicians, believe in early learning but avoid pushing overwork. He enjoys bicycles and films, especially comedies.

Corvallis Ore Alexander Hull, Jr Alexander Oregon State College

Card of Thanks for Sympathy After Death

The Chapman and Chipman families express thanks for expressions of sympathy and kindness during the bereavement of their husband father son and brother Mrs Dorothy Chapman and family Mr Freedus Chipman and family Me Richard Brooks and family

Dorothy Chapman Familly Freedus Chipman Richard Brooks

Notice to Taxpayers Sheridan Township Event

Notice to taxpayers stating inspection and reception of taxes at Citizens State Bank on Saturday February 12 1926 in Sheridan Township. John Kiferhoter treasurer.

Citizens State Bank Sheridan Township John Kifegerhoter Tréaw

Legion Branch Seeks Charter for Sons of American Legion

Walter A Larman Post No 128 hosts a large meeting to back forming a Sons of the American Legion chapter. A roll deadline of February 23 aims to place charter members with dues 1 50 for year one and 35 cents thereafter. The program focuses on athletics and youth across ages, with eligibility tied to fathers in the Legion or veterans of World War I. Twenty five members plan to attend the Tenth District event at Standish on February 23.

Walter ‘A. ‘Larman American Legion Conrad Walker Michigan Lower Peninsula Masten Gay É Sons of the Américain‘ Legity Washington United States Sons of Union Veterans Grand Army of the Republic Algo Standish

Blanks Open for Competitive Civil Service Exams

Competitive Civil Service Examinations for Social Work classes will be held February 26, 1938 in multiple Michigan cities including Lansing and Detroit. Applications are obtained from the County Clerk or the Michigan Civil Service Department in Lansing. Applications must be mailed to the Civil Service Commission by February 17. Examinations cover roles such as County Welfare Agent, Social Worker, Child Welfare Worker, Emergency Relief Worker, Old Age Assistance Worker, Prison Worker, Psychiatric Social Worker, and various Welfare Administrators with different grades.

Lansing Detroit Grand, Rapids Saginaw Grayling Manistique L’anse Michigan Civil Service Department Olds Tower Michigan Civil Service Commission

Smoke Clouds Cut Sunshine In London

Smog and cloud cover over London reduced recorded sunshine by about 37 percent for the period reported. The weather note highlights diminished light levels amid persistent haze and smoke.

London

Dawe Addresses Fathers and Sons on Education and Religion

Rev Percy V Dawe delivers a talk urging education and religious training for boys in the home and nation. He stresses the impact of schooling on arts and sciences and notes religion strengthens leaders. Banquet by Ladies Guild features Mrs Stanley Masten as chair and praise for committee cooperation.

Dawe Ladies Guild of the Church Stanley Masten Jay Hanson John Schaaf Frank Hochstetler Austin Bates John Keschman

Grateful Wish From Hospital Patient to Neighbors

A patient expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for cheerful cards and beautiful plants while hospitalized. The note thanks all who sent kindness and cheer during recovery.

Classified Help Wanted Ad From Clare Sentinel

A brief help wanted notice aims to match readers with quick results. It suggests Clare Sentinel listings offer fast responses for job seekers and advertisers seeking local service outcomes.

Clare Sentinel

William Maricelles Obituary Notice From Clare County

William Maricelles born July 18 1890 in Hatton township Clare County grew up on farms and in Saginaw later moving to Clare. He married May 16 1986 to Gladys Hampton and ran the R H E Joslin restaurant. He died February 7 at age 47 6 19 funeral February 9 at 2 pm at the Methodist church. He leaves a widow and several relatives. Funeral attendees listed from Saginaw Midland Flint Ithaca and beyond.

William Maricelles Hatton Township Clare County Vernon Township Clare Saginaw Gladys Hampton R. H E. Joslin H. B. Johnson Oxford Cherry Grove Albert Mitchell Alvin Raymond John Spencer Lyle Ace Mitchell George Mitchell Midland Gerald Nivison Mabel Lackie Leah Longway Wayne Lackie Roberta Flint Stacey Wilson Gladys Cook B. M. Hall Ithaca Mt. Pleasant Rosebush Coleman and Bentley

Thanks for Kindness and Floral Tributes in Our Loss

We express sincere thanks to friends for acts of kindness following our loved one's death. Appreciation also for beautiful floral tributes and support that lightened our burden. From Mrs. Gladys Maricelles Mrs. Agnes Maricelles Fred Maricelles Mrs. Goidie Tones

Rev. H. B. Johnson Gladys Maricelles Agnes Maricelles Fred Maricelles Goidie Tones

Notice of Personal Responsibility Date 1938

The notice states that after February 11 1938 the author will not be responsible for any bills or debts contracted except by themselves. Signed Oicar Maxwell dated February 11 1938.

Oicar Maxwell

Chicken Supper at Elm Grove Grange Hall February 23

The Extension Group and Ladies Aid will serve a chicken supper at Elm Grove Grange Hall on Wednesday evening February 23. Menu includes chicken and gravy mashed potatoes hot rolls carrots peas raw cabbage salad jello cake coffee and cream. Price 35 cents with other details to be announced.

Ladies Aid Elm Grove Grange Hall Algo

It Is Dangerous to Sell for Small Extra Profit

A fragmented ad-like text warns that selling for a few cents more risks customer trust and business value, noting customers are assets. The fragment suggests higher margins can endanger long term revenue and brand integrity.

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H Schaeffer Care High Funnells Ladies Union Loomis Farm Union Plan ATT Lansing New Dr. Co. ‘B. Elliott Legion News Nets Chicago the Peoples Bank Percy V. Dawe E. M. Reed American Legion Auxiliary Legion Rooms Rebekah Lodge Oddfellow Hall Clare Kiwanis Club Doherty Him Grove Grangé Hall Ache Ican Legion Grant Township Farmers Union Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Lodge
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