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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1949
Page
3
Sally Murray became the bride of Henry Ackerman at the home of her sister and brother in Detroit on December 20. Rev. R N Labordie officiated with only Mr and Mrs Crill as attendants. The couple will reside at 214 West 5th Street after a wedding trip to Clare.
Clare Study Club held a Tuesday evening meeting at St. Cecilia's church with a chicken dinner. Officers elected were Edna Cook president Ruth Stirling vice president Helen Garthe recording secretary Jane Bicknell corresponding secretary and Natalie Collins treasurer. The next meeting is set for February 1 in the Methodist Church parlors.
Mr and Mrs Phil Geeck plan to observe their fiftieth wedding anniversary in January with a family dinner at their home. Their three sons and daughters in law, plus grandchildren, will attend from Pontiac Ann Arbor Coleman Clare and Corunna. The Geecks were married in Vernon Shiawassee County Michigan in 1899 and moved to Clare in 1902.
The W S C S held its first meeting of the year, January 5, in church parlors. Mrs. James Gillespie led, Rev. Charles Hahn offered devotions from Deuteronomy, and officers reports and budget planning were discussed. New program chairman named, CARE package organizer appointed, new member welcomed, and study book introduced.
The Clare Methodist Church parlor meeting drew thirty six members as Dr. Kuno Hammerberg spoke on Socialized Medicine. Mrs. Theo Wallington led, Mrs. Ralph Cole sang, and Rev. Charles Hahn offered remarks and closing prayer.
Immediate service offered by Clare Cleaners Donald H Jones for rug and upholstery cleaning on floors. Caring advice reminds readers that life safety is first.
Margery L. Besson of the University of New Hampshire cautions that fashion trends such as added frills and furbelows may appeal to mothers but hinder a preschool girl's comfort. She advocates durable, easy care frocks that fit well, allow self dressing and unrestrictive movement with emphasis on simple, washable designs.
Doctors at the Army medical center in Washington DC report that no fewer than 700 physicians and scientists have been trained in atomic medicine fundamentals. Courses are expanding nationwide as officers say knowledge could save lives by warding off radiation, while no complete protection method exists yet for those near a blast.
Iowa tops the nation in egg and chicken production and sales while ranking fourth in turkey output. The 1946 pin money poultry market receipts reached 190.766 million dollars, a record high for cash market poultry sales. Iowa also counted among the three largest states for commercial hatchery chicks, producing 91.44 million in 1947.
The piece links Christmas flowers to biblical events and saints. It outlines snowdrop as Virgin Mary’s symbol, Holy Hay, Christmas rose born from a maid’s tears, chrysanthemum seen by Wise Men, and Chrysanthemum as divine sign, with Chesterton quoted.
The article notes balsam fir becoming a key pulpwood source as spruce supplies shrink. Pulp mills in the lake states shifted from 148 000 cords to 378 000 cords of big species in 1944, prompting mills to buy forest land for partial self sufficiency and highlighting need for reforestation to boost productivity. It covers seed characteristics and collection timing for planting.
The text traces auto storage from barns to home garages in the 1920s as car width grew to about five feet and an eight foot door opening became standard. By 1935 the depth shifted from 18 to 20 feet to accommodate longer cars, and after 1946 47 models the eight foot opening proved tight. Some builders now use an eight six foot standard.
The Big Bend tunnel first built in 1872 reached holed through status as the opposite bores aligned within a few inches, marking a precise joint between tunnels.
The American Legion Auxiliary held a special meeting on Monday January 3 at 8 00 presided by President Hilda Tibbits. Bills were presented for approval and payment. A district meeting was announced for Bay City on Sunday January 23 and the next meeting on January 10 will be social with a light pot luck lunch. Gold Star Mothers invited. Margaret McKinnon reported on the rummage sale noting favorable receipts and thanks to donors and helpers.
Mrs. Amelia Trish of Ithaca announces the engagement of her daughter Patricia to Victor H. Stapleton with a January 15th wedding at the Ithaca Presbyterian Church and a reception to follow. The item also recaps club game nights and upcoming meetings including the Tuesday Supper Club at Mrs. Feighner and the Wise Pepper Club at the Stough home with multiple tables and prize winners.
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