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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1942
Page
12
Janice confronts Bruce Harcourt and Ned Paxton as a planned marriage scheme surfaces amid a perilous Arctic assignment. Harcourt proposes a ploy to protect her reputation and career, suggesting they live together for two months before a formal marriage decree, while Paxton’s looming threat keeps the plot tense.
Janice agrees to marry Bruce Harcourt for the sake of his operation in Alaska. She asks only to stay in the wilderness and to bring plants for the Lamp cabin. The civil ceremony occurs with a perfunctory notary as Bruce plans to hand her over to his aide and return to headquarters.
A scene blends city life with luxury and common life as characters discuss Bruce Hale and Grant, visit shops with exotic furs and a turquoise coat, plan a five o clock rendezvous, and head to a flying field by taxi amid chatter of estates and outfits. A community event then features a Progressive pepper wag and charity profits, followed by Rebekah Club dinner and games with prizes.
Hinkleville Mr and Mrs William Moline and baby visit parental home Sunday. Mrs Merle Martin of Flint and sister Mrs Harold Purvis with Haldean and Luann Bay City spend weekend with the parents. Arthur way Bellager and Aucket attend Father and Son banquet at Clare Congregational Church on February 12. Clyde Moline back to Oscoda work on government hangar after thumb injury.
Mrs. Wilma Scott and Evelyn were discharged from Clare Hospital and returned to her parents. families from Detroit and Saginaw visit Gilmore Grange and other relatives. Isabella Pomona Grange meets Gilmore on Feb 19. Gilmore Grange hosts a Red Cross Benefit Party Feb 12 with about thirty six attendees and local contributions.
The Gilmore Church of Christ outlines a full service schedule with 11 00 a m gospel meeting 11 15 a m communion 11 30 a m sermon What a Minister of the Church of Christ MUST Preach 12 00 m Bible School 8 45 p m evening service All times are Eastern War Time A cordial invitation to attend and bring friends is extended Also notes regional visits and local social updates from Clare Mt Pleasant and surrounding areas Mention of hospital and visitors follows church notices
Neighbors pulled the McKinistry family from mud Saturday and they were chilly but unhurt. Mrs. Inez Bently and Mrs. Belle McLane attended the Good Luck Club gathering at Mrs. Floyd Hunt’s home where a five dollar Red Cross donation was approved. Neal Watkins visited Grant McLane and the McLane household hosted a Saturday party with pot luck. Grant McLane and son Robert visited Bert Marvin at Hight Point Lake Sunday. Whooping cough cases in the neighborhood are recovering.
Brush College residents hosted visiting Harley Coats family and welcomed new member Maude Barber to the Ladies Aid led by Mrs. J. C. Newman. Jesse Newman, Jr. reportedly caught a 39 inch 13 pound pike near Marion after a lake outing, with the trophy on display for the day.
Sunday gathering at the Newman home included Mr and Mrs Glen Newman and daughter Joyce Mr and Mrs Bernard Allen Mr and Mrs Glen Lower and others. Robert Hildebrandt caught an eight pound pike Saturday. Families from Stevenson Lake St Louis and Indiana visited or dined with the Newmans during Warmer's Week at the State College.
Weekend guests include Betty Mercer of Beaverton visiting Lucille Macklem. Calvert Cotton honored at town hall shower with pot luck luncheon. Visits by Macklems, Mavis, Allen, Sowle, Coe and others noted as community social activity.
Miss Anna Crawford Helena Vander Woude Margarite Lower Mrs Russell Miller Mrs Floyd Worts and Mrs Roy Myers saw the movie London in Osceola county shown in connection with Red Cross first aid training. Roy Miller of Lansing visited son Russell Miller and family. Helen Vetr of Lansing visited her parents. Walter Root visited his mother. Albert Henry and family of Lansing visited Ben Henry. Kenneth Stambaugh and Mr and Mrs Edwin Rouse attended the show at Marion. William Gagnon and Rowen Ann visited the Setibner home. Nancy Ann visited her grandma. William Gagnon made a business trip to Harrison. Mrs Curtis was a Detroit visitor. Mrs Floyd Worts and Mrs Gertie Root attended the show at Gladwin. They also called on Kenneth Root near Gladwin.
Brown Corners students celebrated Valentine's Day and a birthday with games and a taffy pull then enjoyed a Valentine box. Visitors included several area families. Two 4 H Club boys finished projects and do carpentry for Mr. Martin. Health contest shows Donald's side ahead. Third and fourth grades study poems. Ernest and Edward finished three reading books, now on their fourth.
The seventh grade girls served jello and cake at the class party. Students made their own Valentines with Defense Stampa bought with class funds. Clarence has recovered from a shoulder injury and returns to school. Fourteen week tests begin. A boys band is being formed with hats and capes in red and white. Mr. Hoover delivered the first supply of surplus food, a welcome addition to the hot lunch program.
Cats were once held sacred in Heynt, reflecting ancient cultural beliefs. The piece notes a local tradition that treated felines with special respect and ceremonial care.
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