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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1947
Page
4
The Clare sleet storm of February 21 and 22, 1923, arrived with higher temperatures this year so more precipitated sleet reached the ground. Light Sunday morning snow prevented extra weight on utility wires and on bowing shade and fruit trees.
Rural note reads about Harold Wesley and Gary of Pontiac visiting Miss Annabel from Mr. Pleasant. Joseph Gangler and Amos Van Horn families from Detroit and Flint gathering at Mrs. James McClung's home. Mentions other relatives in Midland and Saginaw. church service on Christmas Eve. ice blackout, damaged trees, and local social exchanges. George Gilcher hosted relatives including Erma Rilett and others. son George Jr. and wife traveling to California.
Mr and Mrs William Warner of Lafayette spend the week at the Glen Lower home. Christmas dinner guests at the Mor est Garver home include Bernard Allen and children Hend rich Floyd Wolfe of Huntington Ind and Roger Garver. Mrs Wolfe remains for a week. Dave Lloyd and son of Detroit are spending the holidays.
Families and friends gathered for Christmas at the Newman home in Flint and Clare areas. Residents including 2pa, Cat Coultar, Jim Coulter, and Gene Newman shared meals with relatives in Michigan and Indiana. A New Year greeting closes the notice.
Fred Demaray hosts an auction one mile south of Gladwin on M-18 Tuesday January 7 at 1:00 PM. Sale features 25 head of cows and young cattle and 26 feeder pigs. Auctioneer O W Tolly and First State Savings Bank of Gladwin, Clerk.
Mr and Mrs Warren McGuire express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindnesses and flowers shared after the loss of their beloved baby son Michael.
Kyle L McKinnon thanks friends and relatives for kindness during long stay at the Veterans Hospital in Dearborn and looks forward to moving about under his own power upon return home.
Mrs Thos Cook thanks the Methodist Church and friends for their kindness and the beautiful cards received during her illness. She expresses deep gratitude to all who offered support.
Township Treasurer 1015 Dorothy Heuschele announces weekly tax collection at The Citizens State Bank in Clare each Saturday until further notice. Taxpayers urged to bring payment funds and identification for Grant township assessments.
The INTHR CITY LEAGUE reports standings for Friday December 27 1946 with Rockwood Inn leading by points won and several teams listed including Dover Farwell Lumber Clare American Legion and Coleman American Legion. Notable high series include Don Meyer 581 Pete Gunther 514 and Wally Merten 494 with high games by Meyer 231 Gunther 212 and Merten 200. The second table for December 30 shows Kiwanis No 1 Rotary No 1 Big Five Construction Farwell Lumber No 2 Kiwanis No 2 and others with top series Robert Kelsey 536 Wells Sonnon 526 and Keith Schultzey and top games Jack Sternaman 226 Wells Johnson 229 D Stough 195. The first half ends with a playoff for first place slated for Sunday January 5 1947 at 8 00 pm and a final matchup January 12 at 3 00 pm to determine half season winners.
George J. Lehr, Second Ward Alderman, argues for maintaining a ready fire truck, questions lack of a reserve fund, and explains sewer tax increases tied to new extensions. He cites street spending, planning failures, and upcoming reports on uncompleted projects, urging taxpayer interest and correspondence.
The Keplinger family expresses deep appreciation for the sympathy and kindness shown during their father Frank J. Keplinger’s illness and passing. They acknowledge help from friends neighbors and others in this time of sorrow. Anna Hiverett and family William F. Keplinger and Duncan G. Keplinger also extend thanks.
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness during our loss. Special thanks to pallbearers Mrs Shilling for music Mrs Calvin Tryon Beebes Rev Hahn for comforting words and Mr Miller for services Mr and Mrs Jake Smith and Family Mr and Mrs Don Brown
The principal superintendent and pupils of the Par nall school are thanked for a wonderful Christmas present. Mr and Mrs Robert McCumber and girls express gratitude for the gift.
Wise Township taxpayers will attend a session with treasurer Wike at Bréwer’s Triplement Stora im. Cleve. on the 46th of January.
The column lists numerous holiday visits and dinners: Miss Gertrude Jarman and Norma Smith visiting relatives in Gilmore and Farwell. Captain Huber staying with the Randall family. families from Detroit, Midland, Lansing, and Indianapolis sharing Christmas Day and New Year’s greetings across homes in Farwell, Mt. Pleasant, Clare, Hastings, and nearby towns.
A church community expresses gratitude for gifts received during Christmas. Reverend Elsivhardt and wife thank Arthur Center and Elm Grove for donations including a pressure cooker and wool blanket. A patch shirt containing $79.50 and names of givers is highlighted as a memory of giving.
Lincoln Township taxpayers in the Lake George community will gather Saturday January 4 from 1 to 4 PM to collect taxes. Gertrude Bauer, township treasurer, announces the temporary date change from January 9.
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