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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1944
Page
7
Local notices list mail train times for Farwell with connections to Marquette and Ann Arbor. Community group meetings include K of P Lodge and Pythian Sisters on the second and fourth Thursdays. A long column of social visits, illness updates, and weekend guests from nearby towns fills the page.
The Church of God lists Pastor Mary E House and local services. Sunday School at 10 30 Morning Worship at 11 30 Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 00 Bible Study Sunday 8 00 Evening. Residence Rosebush R 2 contact 26 4.
Church School at 10 45 with theme If You Want to be Great invites all. Public Worship at 12 00. Annual Laymen’s Day with Don Luce in charge and Mr Pino of Clare High School speaking. Public invited. Methodist Youth Fellowship 7 30. Membership course begins next Sunday evening. Choir practice Thursday 4 at the church.
Youth Fellowship Supper on Saturday February 19 at 1.0.C.F. Hall. Father and Son Banquet on Tuesday February 22 in the Auditorium with pot luck. C.E.S. School of Instruction in Clare. Wednesday February 23 features 1.0.0.F. and Rebekah Lodges. Thursday February 24 K of P Lodge. Saturday February 26 High School Formal.
Lloyd R. Armstrong of Detroit has been promoted to captain in the Army Air Forces in England. A Flying Fortress pilot with more than fifteen combat missions, he is well known in Farwell where he spent summers with his aunt Miss Anna Armstrong. Congratulations to Lloyd from friends.
A fine seven pound boy named Dale John was born to Mr and Mrs Bernard Schofield at Central Michigan Community Hospital in Mt Pleasant on Thursday morning February 10.
Little Miss Ronnie Hunter enjoyed a Tuesday afternoon party for her second birthday hosted by her mother Angeline Hunter. Guests attended and gifts were exchanged as birthday refreshments were served. Nearby visitors and weekend guests from Flint Plymouth Grand Rapids Grayling Clare and muskegon are listed with their hosts and locations.
The Alice L Seeley Chapter 194 O E S held a Friday meeting on February 11 with strong turnout despite illness and bad weather. Worthy Matron Margaret Bauder and Worthy Patron Allen Bauder presided. A School of Instruction with Zenobia Chapter is planned for February 22 at Clare. Lunch followed and life member Minnie Brown was honored with a birthday song.
Friends and relatives celebrate Mrs. Ruby Graham on the first edition of Lines and Lyrics a collection of poems and lyrics from Regal Lilies to Memory dedicated to prominent figures and loved ones with hopes for future editions printed by the Clare Sentinel.
The family of Mrs. Shumway expresses gratitude to friends for illness and death support. Special thanks to Rev. Rogers, Rev. Hahn, Mrs. Fulles, Mrs. Lamb, the pallbearers, Mr. Milles, and all who sent flowers.
Mrs. Minnie Brown celebrated her birthday on Friday February 11 with cards gifts and well wishes from friends and relatives. She attended Alice L Seeley Chapter No 194 Order of the Eastern Star where lunch was served in her honor and was presented a ceramic plant by fellow members.
Mr and Mrs Harmon Hargood of St. Louis visited Mrs Wm Burke and her daughter accompanied them home. Mrs Louis Frizzell stayed in Flint. Soup and pie supper for Blue Star Mothers planned for Feb 19 but postponed due to Youth Fellowship supper. Death of Mrs Shumway drew callers who have since left. Robbins family trips to Saline Lansing Detroit Coldwater Newberry. Mild weather shifted to normal with mixed reports from Florida and California. Veronica Hunter turned two. Scout waste paper drive continued. First real snow shoveling occurred. Alumni defeated High School 49 to 40 with listed players. Thursday library night draws crowd. twenty-three kids attended despite blizzard.
Second grade student Eddie Pitts was absent last week due to sickness. A Valentine party was held Monday afternoon. Students note interest in new library books and list spelling lists for several students. Third and fourth grades report Valentine making, dental visits, safety posters, bond and stamp purchases, short division in arithmetic, and plans to study Switzerland. Perfect spelling scores listed for numerous students. Sixth grade reports absences in the past month and a Valentine party on February 14. Ninth grade girls invited sixth grade to a style show on February 15. Seventh grade notes James Wilds absent one day, Shirley Richardson returning after near a week away, and congratulations to Shirley.
Eighth grade reports bonds and stamps money raised while planning a party event. Ninth and tenth grades discuss sewing projects and class meetings. Alumni news lists Orville Allen Irwin Scott Wilbur McLane Arlo Barber and others on furlough or in the Navy. New babies born to Schofield and Lewandowski families. Eagles defeat Alumni 49 38 in a charity game and commando basketball showcases.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive examinations in Field Service for Michigan for Stenographer and Typist positions with salaries of 1440 and 1260 dollars annually plus overtime. Applicants must be at least 16. no maximum age. Applications due to the Associate Regional Director in Detroit or Chicago, with specifics in the notice.
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