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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1949
Page
1
The Wheaton Avenue rink operates under City Commission control with an attendant. Hours on weekdays are 2 00 pm to 6 00 pm and 7 00 pm to 10 00 pm, plus 26 total supervised hours weekly. Rules ban rough play and assign supervision to protect children.
James Edward Mahan born October 11 1896 in Isabella County Michigan died December 24 1948 at age fifty two years two months thirteen days. He moved to Lake with his parents in 1901 and remained there. Survived by two brothers Fred and William and several cousins. Funeral at Lake town hall with Rev H Redman officiating burial Garfield Cemetery.
Clare county farmers must file performance reports listing 1948 AAA conservation practices to qualify for payments. Reports go to the Clare County AAA office on or before January 15, 1949, with individual farmers responsible for submitting their own information. No farm to farm canvass will be conducted.
Clare High School defeated the Mt. Pleasant team in a Tuesday debate at 3 o clock in the Clare auditorium. Debaters Reine Reeder and Clara Jean Worstell led the Clare negative, while Mt. Pleasant’s George Stebbins and Doug Loveday spoke for the affirmative.
The Clare County AAA Committee elected December 31, 1948, at Harrison caucus named Andrew Keysor as chairman Floren Pudway as vice chairman Arthur Lower Floyd Garver and Charles Heber to key posts Martha Sullivan was appointed secretary treasurer for the AAA office. The group begins its 1949 term with postwar agriculture pressures and soil conservation focus.
Twelve local merchants and employees attended the first round table on merchandising sponsored by the Clare Chamber of Commerce with Michigan Retailers Association and other groups. Howard H. Sommer of Central College outlined the program and discussed how metropolitan stores manage customer relations advertising display and inventory control. The second meeting is set for 7 30 next Tuesday evening at Dr G C Barnon’s offices on West Fifth Street and further participation is encouraged.
Barney Miotka operator of the Red Barn at Stevenson Lake pleaded guilty to selling liquor without a license and possession of beer and liquor after a December 19 raid by Isabella County Sheriff Joe Rawson. Judge Donald B. Holbrook placed him on two years probation and fined 750 dollars. The Red Barn described as a bottle club allowed patrons to bring liquor. Prosecution questioned legality of the establishment. Bernard A. Lynch of Rosebush was fined 50 dollars for DUI after a December 28 arrest. George A. Kane of Clare received a summons January 1 for reckless driving and was fined after January 3 arraignment.
The United States postal rates rise broadly effective January 3. First class remains 3c per ounce, with higher charges for air mail, greeting cards, post cards, third class, and rural reductions ended. Several fees for special delivery, money orders, insurance, and registration also increase. local post offices provide details.
Alex McKinnon as treasurer invites Clare residents to visit Citizen's State Bank on Monday Wednesday and Friday afternoons to receive county and school tax payments for the City of Clare.
In Clare no scarlet fever cases are reported, with quarantine lifted after a child developed measles. Dr Hammerberg and local physicians caution against alarm, noting measles rates are not higher than in other seasons and urging standard care and attendance rules for children.
Herbert Eugene Stanley born July 29 1857 in Genessee County Michigan died December 28 1948 at his son James W Stanley in Harrison Michigan at age 91. He married Carrie Knapp February 6 1882. Eight children survive with twenty one grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Funeral at Fanning Funeral Home Harrison with Rev M C Hilton. Interment Cherry Grove cemetery Clare.
An upcoming 4 H tractor maintenance course at Fullerton & Son garage is rescheduled. The first meeting, once set for January 12, has been moved to the following Tuesday at the Fullerton store, per corrections in the Farm Page notice.
The Cave Teale residence in Vernon City burned Thursday morning as flames fed by a stiff wind swept through the dining room and attic. Firefighters arrived quickly despite ice in hoses and long hose lays and controlled the blaze after hours of effort, with the two story frame structure nearly gutted and contents ruined. Estimated loss stands at 5000 dollars with 500 building and 6500 contents insured.
Bernard Maurer was sentenced to 60 days and a 19 dollar fine in a case tied to the illegal killing of 55 deer on Dr. Bernard I. Godfrey’s Traverse City property. The state filed a civil suit for 5000 dollars against Godfrey and Maurer, aiming to set precedent for valuing illegally killed deer. Conservation Director P. J. Oft. Master said the action targets gross violations, not the larger number of 6,000 people arrested in 1948 for illegal deer killing.
Perry operates the Rosebush market where thieves broke in through a back window at 7 45. The robbers took cigarettes candy and other items. State police Mt Pleasant post and Isabella county sheriff officers worked on the case taking fingerprints as of press time.
The annual meeting of St. John's Ev Lutheran Congregation of Hamilton township Clare county was held Sunday evening January 2 1949. Officers elected include Charles Fanslow Secretary Fritz Kilewoneit Treasurer William Fanslow and BE Duane Reid Deacons Arthur Fisch Oswald Mielke Ernest Fisch Trustees Lyle Oge appointed janitor Organists Mrs Wanda Ogg and Mrs Charles Fanslow retained. New members accepted: Mr and Mrs William Cropper Lyle Ogg Duane Hugegard Garry Mielke Mr and Mrs Albert Storke Mrs Rose Rountree and Mrs Walker. The Council will be inducted January 23 during service.
Remodeling and painting on the Congregational Church cost more than 3500 dollars and were reported at the annual meeting by treasurer L. E. Davy. Rev. William Powe was invited to return, with staffing changes including Mrs. Carleton Garthe as Superintendent and several new Deacons and Trustees elected.
State gas tax funds totaling 200000 for snow removal are allocated to Clare and nearby counties under Act No 1 of 1947 Extra Session. Clare will receive 3456.35, with other counties listed such as Gladwin 3108.81 and Roscommon 32702.24.
In Michigan's New Year's weekend tally, three fatalities occurred in the Mt. Pleasant area. Edward Becker and his wife Mabel died after a Greyhound bus collision on highway routes near Mission and Wisconsin. John Herman, bus driver, described the Becker car turning left into the bus. Edwin J Neeland, 69, was struck on US-27 south of Rosebush by a car driven by Lester C Wood, who said he was momentarily blinded by oncoming lights. Funeral services were held for Neelands.
William Rhodes born in England October 19 1889 came to America at age four and lived in Dover Sheridan and Arthur Township before moving to Dubey's Home for the Aged. He died December 23 1948 aged 59 years two months four days. He attended church regularly and is survived by his wife Mrs Wm Robinson and relatives in Washington and Sheridan. Funeral services were at Doherty Funeral Home at 2:00 PM Sunday with Rev Charles Rieinhardt officiating and burial in Arthur Township Cemetery.
Fragmentary note warns against forcing a cure and hints at hesitation. Lacking clear names or dates, it reads as a stray OCR fragment from a medical or self help column with unclear guidance.
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