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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1943
Page
7
Schedule details list Saint Paul area train numbers and times with Baston Standard Time and Marquette service on Sunday December 6 1942. Local groups include K of P Lodge meetings Pythian Sisters Church notices Farwell Woman's Club and Rebekah Lodges with dates in January.
The little white church on the corner offers a 10 45 Sunday School session led by Lowly Binch superintendent. Worship begins at twelve each Sunday with a welcoming atmosphere. Junior Choir and Junior Youth Fellowship meet Sundays for devotion and social activities. The youth program invites local boys and girls to join. Fireman’s meeting is announced for Monday January 11.
After a near miss, Ernie Brown returns to the store two days later with his usual smile. He suffered a cracked rib and bruises but is recovering well, and coworkers express happiness at his progress.
Sympathy extends to the relatives of William Smedley who died. He was called Uncle Bivl by many and had visited his niece Mrs Madge Lamb. Funeral and burial were at Mears. Dr and Mrs Lamb attended the funeral.
Oberlinner care, visits by Grover Updike and Roy Howard at Lake George. Mrs. Agron Irwin aiding Robi Irwin in Detroit. Bernard Schofield children miss Grandma and Grandpa Bingham for Christmas tree due to scarlet fever. Larry then Jeanette fell ill delaying the event. SIkkema returns to Harbor Beach teaching. Eastern Star meeting with pot luck at 6. Mr and Mrs Harry Webster and guests dine with Anna Schofield. Staff Sgt Campbell to return home on furlough. Alvira Moore brings husband John home from hospital. Gladys Wolven and children back from James Stanley visit. Milk deliveries reduced to one daily. Pond fishing and hill coasting enjoyed. Fred Mussel passes away at Webster home. Sympathy to the family. Horton grandparents take Bobby Powell to Saginaw. New Year dinner guests include Fuller families, Mary Trainer and Mary Ann Lane. Broughs care for daughter and newborn granddaughter. Richard Kidd and Olin Teachout return to Mt. Pleasant. Ronald Barton ill in Traverse City. Eisenhauer family from Detroit visit relatives.
The Aaron Irwin family gathered for Christmas at their home with many relatives from Detroit Reed City Lake Live Oak Florida and other areas. Thirty four were present including new granddaughter Patsy Ann born to Mr and Mrs Robert Irwin. The gathering featured present exchanges and a bountiful dinner.
Gale Howard of Lake George, a Farwell graduate and Mt. Pleasant student, sought early enlistment by requesting his draft number be advanced. His father Roy Howard, World War I veteran, supports him as Gale joins the United States armed forces. The community, Clare County, and the Howards express pride in his decision despite family worry.
William Henry Smedley, age 81 years 3 months 11 days, died December 30 1942 at the home of his son Walter in Farwell. Born September 19 1861 in Lima New York he lived in Mt Morris Genesee County Michigan later moving to Mears. He married Cora Williman in 1881 who died 1938. Survived by children Walter Edward Mabel Grace Harriet Olive and others including grandchildren great grandchildren and a niece. Funeral held at his daughter’s home in Mears with Methodist pastor officiating and burial in Mears cemetery. Fellow mourners from Farwell attended.
Thelma Johns daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Johns and Woodrow Miller son of Mr and Mrs William Miller were married at the Crawford home in Farwell with Elder R B McGuire of Saints Church officiating. A December 28 shower at Pythian hall welcomed the couple and presented gifts.
The Farwell Boy Scouts troop of twenty eight gained four new members Perry Putnam Duane Miller Lyle Rawson and William Dewey at the January 4 regular meeting. Seven members Junior Godwin Willie Secor Dale Joslin Herbie Miller Lewis Robbins Johnnie Shaw and Bernard Glass earned Second Class in a camp Kepay outing with Scout Master Neal Joslin.
The Clare County Probate Court at Harrison on January 5 1943 orders Beulah Armentrout to hear petition for administration of the Harvey D Armentrout estate. Hearing set for February 9 1943 at 10:00 AM at the Probate Office. Notice to be published weekly for three weeks in the Clare Sentinel.
Readable figures show bid ranges for best steers and heifers and best cows, butcher cows, common cows, veal, and lambs. Prices listed include regional sale values in per head or per hundredweight with ranges from notable market items and categories.
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