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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1939
Page
1
The Michigan State Police report 700 fewer traffic deaths in 1938 than the prior year due to intensified safety programs and tightened license laws. Commissioner Oscar G. Olander calls the decline the most gratifying yet and credits cooperation with local agencies. Continued on page twelve.
Plans for the annual President's Ball at Clare City Hall proceed with Frances Koch as committee chair. A card party led by Estella Artibee and coin can drive by Postmaster Francis Jackson aid infantile paralysis in Clare County. The event January 30 features Mayor Dunlop and Mrs. Dunlop leading the Grand March, with Florence White Gay as bail chair. Byron Geller leads ticket sales. Josie Jackson is secretary treasurer. Elizabeth Feighner oversees publicity.
The Clare Baptist Church and Dover Tabernacle sponsor a Bible conference in Clare from January 10 to 15 with B. M. Nottage of Detroit as principal speaker. Weekday sessions run 7 45 p m with topics including Gods choice Flaming Youth and Gods Masterpiece. Michigan regional IFCA conference connections include multiple sessions and visiting pastors.
Santa brought Bert Greer a thoroughbred Lewellyn Setter from Clinton Kentucky and Joe Sproat a pair of ice skates this Christmas. The gifts delight the men as the dog and the skates promise enjoyment for both.
President Willard Bicknell spoke at the Hotel Doherty outlining Kiwanis goals for 1939. He emphasized committee work and community service, welcomed Supt. B. D. Kennedy as a new member, and announced plans for next week’s meeting. Each member received a dollar to invest and report on profits, funds to the club treasury.
Officials warn people sending currency by mail do so at their own risk as many letters arrive with loose bills and coins. advise using branch offices to avoid loss. The notice emphasizes the dangers of mailing money and the department’s caution to senders.
The infant Kenwith Irwin of Flint, born December 2, died December 31. He leaves parents, a brother, four grandparents, two great grandparents, three aunts, two uncles and five cousins. The body was brought to Clare and services were held at the Funeral Home with Rev Rogers officiating and burial at Cherry Grove cemetery.
Word reached Clare relatives Tuesday of the death of Mrs. Christena Long 57 at her Flint home. Formerly Miss Christena Malcom of Vernon township she will be buried in Vernon cemetery after Church of God services in Clare Friday at 2:30 p.m. Survived by husband a son and two daughters all of Flint and Clare plus three sisters and one brother in Michigan.
Phillip Ripenburg died Wednesday evening near Harrison at 89. Born February 18, 1849 in St. Catharines Ontario he married Mary Fish. Survived by four children Emma White Anna Shinabarger George Ripenburg Gordon Ripenburg eighteen grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral at Thurston Funeral Home Saturday at 2:00 with burial at Cherry Grove cemetery.
James Olson a local theatre owner and Frank Murdoch faced a week of car troubles near Gaylord. Their Buick was buried in snow for hours until a Gaylord plow opened the road. Later the car was stolen but recovered near the county line with gas tank empty and gloves missing.
Atty Ralph Hughes of Harrison is appointed Assistant Attorney General by Thomas Read at Lansing on Monday January. Hughes has previously served in the department and is expected to fit well in the new role. He is a long time Harrison resident with friends in Clare and nearby counties sending their congratulations.
Miss Annabelle McConnell daughter of Mr and Mrs J D McConnell married Bernard Kil sd on k of Detroit at St Henrys Church Vernon on Thursday December 29 Father Tomaszewski officiated at nuptial high mass The bride wore boy blue crepe with sequins and a pink rose corsage The bride s sister Mrs H T Martin was her attendant Best man was Mr Martin Ushers included John and Matthew McConnell Guests from several cities attended After a breakfast and reception the couple planned a home in Detroit
The Congregational Ladies Guild held its regular and annual meeting at Mrs. C A Wellman’s home with Mrs Ida Crigier as co host. Reports from secretary Mrs Austin Bates and treasurer Mrs Ida Crigier were very encouraging. The group approved a slate of officers for the coming year and discussed church repair and decorating plans. A substantial luncheon followed as members expressed pride in the guild’s accomplishments and future projects.
Courtney Bauer of Clare County and Clare’s Chief of Police William B. Dunlop left Sunday at 9:00 AM for a three stop airway journey to Miami Florida The planned route includes Fort Wayne Indiana Louisville Kentucky Nashville Tennessee and final arrival in Miami They will start the airway migration as the northernmost plane and hundreds of others will join en route to Miami for a five day airway meet and flying races before returning on a similar itinerary
Kenneth Harold Babcock died at his Farwell home Sunday January 1 1939 after a three day pneumonia illness. Born February 15 1908 in Farwell he moved to Pellston as a child and returned to Farwell later. He leaves his wife Wanda Secord and three children Constance Kaye Nona Lou, plus a sister and parents. Funeral services were held January 4 at 2:00 pm with Doherty and Sons and Rev James Rogere officiating. Interment at Surrey cemetery.
The Clare High School alumni beat the varsity 53 to 33 on the local floor. John Schaaf scored 19 and Ernie Bryant 17 for the varsity while Glen Doc Sanford had 12 for the alumni. Coach Leon Brown led the officiating.
The Sentinel reports Arthur F. Damoth of Clare as Branch Manager authorized to sell automobile license plates. The appointment, confirmed by Secretary of State Harry F. Kelly, aims to provide convenient service to local citizens.
Herbert F. Lange was appointed assistant to president George M. Welch of the Michigan Bell Telephone Company. The promotion, effective January 1, follows Lange’s service since 1919 as a student employee and recent roles including traffic superintendent of the central division based in Saginaw.
Stuart Bicknell resumes duties at Citizens State Bank after four years with the Michigan State Banking Department. A Clare High School graduate, he spent ten years at the bank rising to cashier before his brother Mark took over. The community welcomes his return and his family.
The Ladies Union of the Congregational church met at the parsonage with Mrs. Dawe as hostess for their annual meeting. A pot luck dinner followed. Mrs. Falk presided in Mrs. Fred Hudson’s absence. Reports showed increased membership and a substantial balance. Officers elected: President Mrs. David Mair, Vice President Mrs. A Falk, Treasurer Miss Edith Brewer, Secretary Mrs. Thurza Dawe. The meeting closed with prayer.
A fragmented notice urges electricity customers to settle light and power bills with Citizens State Bank. It references Butcher cattle totans Youn and Feighner Meat Market and mentions Ste as a location fragment.
Judge Ray Hart scheduled a sanity examination for Jack Livingston, accused of killing Isaialy Leebove. Prosecutor Donald Holbrook seeks a present mental status ruling after Livingston was found not guilty by reason of insanity.
The Clare ice rink opened to the public on Monday December 26 underKiwanis and city sponsorship. Lights shut off nightly at 10 80 p m except weekends. hockey on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 00 p m. younger boys play Mondays and Wednesdays 4 00–6 00 p m. Only players on large rink during hockey. smaller rink for children with sleds. No dogs on ice. Community members invited to meet Friday 8 00 p m to join hockey effort led by Albert Haley.
Mrs Roy Brownell of Hatton township died Friday night January 30 at Clare County General Hospital after a three week illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 1 00 pm at Doherty Funeral Parlors with Rev Gene Burton officiating. She was buried beside her parents in Cherry Grove cemetery. Her loss is mourned by husband, children and many relatives and friends.
Annual meeting of stock holders James Bicknell president announces business to transact. Meeting details are to be determined and set by the bank.
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