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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1944
Page
4
The February 10 game saw Senior girls beat Sophomore girls 15 to 11, following February 4 action where Junior girls defeated Freshman girls 34 to 11. Next, Freshman and Junior boys clash on February 17.
Physical Fitness classes tested endurance power and body control. In the sixth hour class high scores were Wallace Rilett 74 and Bud Roda pbaugh 73 in the seventh hour class.
The top scores listed are Chick Eberhart 74, Ronald Gunderman 74, and Clarence Eberhart 73, reflecting a close competition among the trio.
Clare High School sophomores select declamations for voluntary practice in English 10. Students who prepare declamations earn extra credit for the second semester, with Mr Pfister and the speech class sponsoring the activity.
A compact list of names and topics including Frey and Rosemary Nwyer, Arla Jean Hanley, Phyllis Ogle, Delta Lee Walker, Don Hammond, John Cobb, Wilma Worstells, Helen Querback. It hints at themes of sacrifice, freedom, mob rule, peace, and persistence.
Clare Jr. High defeated Coleman Jr. High 14-13 in a tightly contested opener on February 3. The Clare second team won 17-3 with no help from Caleman. Starting players listed include Burdo Gimmerer Johnson Hahn and Smith. A rematch with Beaverton is set for February 17 here, Beaverton having beaten Clare twice already.
The Junior Play committee named Billy Hawkins Doris Maxwell Ruth Rank and Douglas Masten with Mrs Sheponski directing and Miss Young and Mr Bates as sponsors. They narrowed five titles to choose from for the April 20 performance.
Last Friday night at Harrison High, students selected two finalist mascot names Jigga and McTavish during the halftime vote. Don Ham-
Whend chaired the proceedings and the name Mc Tavish won by show of hands. The prize for best name was one dollar in War Stamps awarded to Hey erly Sowle. The Pep Squad handles all duties and cares for Mac.
Mr and Mrs Wm Hileman and family visited O M Somers home near Farwell on Sunday. Earl Brockway of Pontiac visited relatives here over Sunday. Nathan Brown longtime resident died of a heart attack Monday at the Howard Brockway home. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at press time. Relatives express sympathy. Several locals attended the Greenwood town hall stamp and bond sale last week Wednesday evening.
Mr and Mrs Chet Pickering visited friends Friday. Virginia Gordon and son Ace attended the Paige farm auction last Tuesday. A large crowd at the Clare auction sale Monday and Bond Boosters Club meeting at Greenwood town hall. Linda, baby daughter of Rowell Clark, born early February. Byron Gordon visited his mother Virginia Gordon Sunday. Mrs Hazel Roland recovering from flu. Wedding shower for Mr and Mrs Russell Haught of Temple at Greenwood town hall. Mrs Ruby Sears of Detroit reported ill. Virginia Gordon and Ace shopped in Marion last Thursday. Miss Minnie Keith collects paper for the current paper drive. Winter weather with snow continues.
Sunday services held at 8 00 pm and a midweek prayer meeting on Thursday. Local injuries and visits are noted along with births and deaths including Burt J Heys infant death and the Fern family updates. Community notices mention hospital stays, travel to see relatives, and a new granddaughter Connie Jeanne born February 6.
B Llol 800 remains in Gladwin with Fred Zimmerman who took his sister Mrs. Waleh and their father Paul Zimmerman to her home in Grand Rapids Friday Myr. Zimmerman is slowly recovering from a serious illness We hope for a swift recovery Beaverton residents Mrs. Garmon Calhoun and children visited at her father Kauls' home Helen Welch hosted a quilting group Wednesday Myr. Carlisle Meeks and Diana and Mr. Lloyd Edick and Junior visited the Charles Davis family Sunday Heart residents Mr. and Mrs. Carlisle Meeks and Diana also spent the day with them
Vola Jane Middleton returns to Loomis School after illness. A Valentine party featured games and treats like cookies, oranges, apples, and candy. Margaret Ann Waddington visited, and pupils made patriotic posters.
Community notices recount church gatherings and visits by Seiter and Ouderkirk, plus visits from Roy Woodworth of Pontiac and relatives of the Nevins and Teale families. A hospital operation for W. H. Brackart is reported as progressing well. The Berges and Musser families share Sunday calls and a belated birthday surprise for David Teale. Warren Willet sails to Maxton Field NC with wife Pfe. Need anything A Sentinel lines will get it for you.
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