Presidents Birthday Ball Planned in Clare
Postmaster Francis Jackson as General Chairman led a meeting of county representatives for the Presidents Birthday Ball at Clare Community Hall on Tuesday evening January 30. Proceeds support infantile paralysis research with about 144.39 dollars available locally. Dancing runs from 10 p m to 1 a m under committees for music publicity and decoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Jackson
Clare
Michigan
University Medical School
Ann Arbor
Michigan Department of Health
Clare County
Fred Bingham
Frank Jackson
BE. Briggs
Robert Mair
M. D. Feighner
Emil Bucholz
Irwin Schlegel
Alec Artibee
Frank Hochstetler
Calvin Tryon
James Stinchcombe
Ethel I. Allen
Ida M. Crigier
Paul Lowrey
Frank McKnight
Florence White
Last Rites for Charles Niemeyer in Clare County
Charles Frederick Niemeyer longtime Clare resident died at home after years of poor health. Born May 23 1852 in Sequoit New York he moved to Michigan and Clare County in 1871. Survived by three children six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral held Friday at Thurston Funeral Home with Masonic honors and burial at Cherry Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Niemeyer
Clare County
Clare
Charles’ Frederick ' Niemeyerr
Fredericke
Hannah Niemeyer
Sequoit
Oneida County
New York
Clinton County
Michigan
Hinkléville
Clearwater
Florida
Thurston Funer
al ‘Hone
Albert
Dave
Cherry -Grové
Emil Bucholz
Harrison Lodge
Mt Vernon Dance Next Wednesday at Grange Hall
A dance and catch party will be held at Mt Vernon Grange Hall Wednesday evening January 24. Tickets and details note a festive event with music and social dancing in the community venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vertot Grang Hall
Peete
Bugve
Dr Merle S Ward to Speak Here Sunday Evening
Dr Merle S Ward Ph D president of Ferris Institute will lecture on The Passion Play of Oberammergau at Clare Methodist Church Auditorium Sunday January 21 at 730 p m A silver offering will be taken to defray expenses The Epworth League sponsors the event and persons are invited to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle S. Ward
Ferris Institute
Oberammergau
Ward
Herr Hitler
Thrall
Clare Methodist Church
Freeman Redding Field Drilling Advances Northward
Freeman Redding Field boundaries near Temple in Clare county shift northwest after Gulf Refining No 2 Marquette State test in Monroe formation depths about 3855 feet shows initial flow around 45 barrels per hour after an early 75 bph start. Pure Oil No B-14 Bicknell promises ~100 bpd post acid treatment. three more tests in the upper field push toward Monroe horizon within a week or ten days. Other wells include Pure Oil No 0-1 Bicknell, Turner Petroleum No F-1 State, and American Drilling No El State near sections 27, 28, 32 with markers advancing past 3000 feet. Cattle market notices follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple
Clare County
Gulf Refining Company
Nese
Redding Township
Monroe
Pure Oil Company
Bicknell
Purner Petroleum Corporation
American Drilling Company
Jail Terms For Jasmin And Sutton In Clare County
Charles Jasmin and Frank Sutton beat Frank Lapratt at his home two miles west of Clare. The men, both drunk, were charged with assault and battery and forged to the county jail. They pleaded guilty to drunkenness and dangerous operation of a vehicle. They received two concurrent 90 day sentences and probation of 90 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County General Hospital
Frank Lapratt
Clare
Charles N. Jasmin
Frank Sutton
Lapratt
Sutton
Jasmin
Joseph Sauliss
Harrison
Fred W. Hudson
Clare County
Clare Legionnaire Appointed Vice Commander of S A L
Alexander E. Wylie of Clare was named Detachment Vice Commander of the Sons of the American Legion for 1940 by State Commander Everett De Ryke of Milan. The Fourth zone covers northern lower Michigan with twelve squadrons. Conrad Walker previously led the district and now leaves that role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Everett de Ryke
Milan
Alexander E. Wylie
Clare
The
Sons
Michigan
Lower Peninsula
Conrad Walker
5. A.S
Methodist Sunday School Board Meeting at Sternaman Studio
The Methodist Sunday School Board met at Sternaman Studio Monday evening for a regular session. Mrs. Sternaman, superintendent, opened with prayer. minutes were approved. Plans discussed include a family supper and upcoming banquets. Treasurer Sternaman reported Christmas gift offerings exceeded expectations with a favorable financial report. Refreshments were served after business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Sunday School Board
Sternaman
BE. H. Sternaiman
Doris Sparber
Aésaion
Mra. Sternaman
Mason Lodge to Confer Master Mason Degree Next Tuesday
John Q Look Lodge No 404 FB AM will hold a special communication Tuesday evening January 28 to confer the third degree. Several visitors from other Lodges are expected and Clare and vicinity attendance is anticipated. Four candidates will receive the degree and refreshments will be served in the dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Q
Four Young Men Face Charges in Justice Courts
Four young men appeared before Justice Newton Kress and Prosecutor Donald Holbrook after state police arrested them on a warrant. A. 3. Wright, 23, of Route 9 Harrison, pleaded guilty to defective equipment license plate and was fined 10 dollars plus 4.10 costs and released. Gerald Hodges of Beaverton confessed to breaking and entering. Charles Little and Ben Tomaski of Clare confessed to entering a Frost township farm building. The cases were bound over to circuit court for Judge Ray Hart of Midland. arrests were by Sheriff Seaver Amble following the warrant signed by Russell Yaeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Harrison
Fred ‘W.hudson
Gerald Hodges
Beaverton
Charles Little
Ben Tomaski
Clare
Russel Yaeck
Frost Township
Newton Kress
Donald Holbrook
Ray Hart
Midland
Seaver Amble
Yaeck
Clare-Gladwin County FFA Meet Holds Initiation and Elections
The Clare Gladwin County District FFA meeting at Clare High School on January 10 initiated sixty members into the Future Farmers degree. District officers were elected: Virgil Oman Farwell President James Winn Beaverton Vice President Harold Brooks Clare Secretary Robert Grice Gladwin Treasurer Mr Woodby Beaverton Advisor Arthur Witksky Beaverton Conductor Walter Bolie Clare Watch Dog Alton Brasington Farwell. The Clare Beaverton Farwell and Gladwin chapters participated with pictures games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Gladwin County
Farmers of America
Clare High School
Thej
Future Farmers
Farwell
Wallace Krell
Virgil Oman
James Winn
Beaverton
Harold Brooks
Robert Grice
Gladwin
Mr. Woodby
Arthur Witksky
Clare-Gladwin
Robert Haring
Kennedy
Does It Pay Clare Sentinel Ad Sparks Early Cow Sale
Firman Borle ran a classified ad in the December 5 issue offering Holstein stock including a yearling bull a two year old heifer and a registered cow with due dates. The ad noted location two miles east and one south of Clare. Sale proceeded with two cows sold before mail delivery and two more the following Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firman Borle
Clare
Ian
Sid
Clare Rod and Gun Club honors Carl E. Rushton
About twenty five members of the Clare Rod and Gun Club held a farewell party in Barnes Cafe to honor Conservation Officer Carl E. Rushton on his promotion to Assistant District Supervisor with headquarters in Atlanta. The club presented him a fountain pen and pencil set and praised his diligent service. Frank Bush was introduced as Rushton’s successor, returning to Clare County after serving as Fire Warden and later Assistant District Supervisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Rod and Gun Club
Barnes Cafa
Aril
Rushtoh
Atlanta
George White
Theo. G. Bowler
Henry Doll
California
Florida
Rushton Head
Mr. Rushton
Rod and Guy Club
Carl
White
Frank Bush
Rushton
Clare County
Bush
Gladwin
Kiwanians Attend Church Services Sunday Morning
Kiwanians and their wives gathered at Barnes Cafe for a Sunday breakfast then attended services at the Congregational Church. Donald Holbrook and his committee led the program. Rev. J A Rogers spoke on Community Friendliness to a well received audience. Guests included Burke Wilmont John Brockhart Joe Sproat Dannie Rose Ronald Witch and Fred Chapman.
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Barnes” Cafe
Congregational Church
Donald Holbrook
J. A. Rogers
Club
Rogers
Burke Wilmont
John Brockhart
Joe Sproat
Dannie Rose
Ronald Witch
Fred Chapman
Improvements Made and New Machinery Installed at H. J. Foster Store
H. J. Foster of Foster Tire and Shoe Repair Shop announces extensive store changes and new equipment. A Stay-Lite ceiling was installed, interior redecorated, and the shoe repair area moved to create more front display space for tires batteries and accessories. A Landis shoe finisher joins a Landis stitcher to modernize the department aiding service for incoming Spring stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Foster
Foster Tire and Shoe Repair Shop
Landis
Foster
Outdoor Movie Night With Ben East in Clare
Ben East outdoor editor of The Saginaw Daily News returns to Clare Monday for an 8 pm showing of Michigan nature films in the Methodist church auditorium. The program features 8 000 feet of color film including Waters That Run to the Sea with East providing descriptive commentary. Admission is free but tickets are required. capacity is limited to 400 and the Clare Rod and Gun Club welcomes attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben East
Saginaw Daily News
Clare
Michigan
East
Methodist Church
Clare Rod and Gun Club
Hast
Snow Removal Solution at Standard Oil Station
Harold Jones, station manager, teamed with local machinist Martin Loomis to create a front mounted snowplow for his car. After a heavy snowfall, the three foot high plow swept the large concrete driveway, proving an efficient fix for clearing snow at the new Standard Oil super service station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
Harold Jones
Harold
Martin Loomis
Raymond Dwyer Begins Teller Duties at Farmington Bank
Raymond Dwyer left Saturday for Farmington to take up his duties as teller and in the general work of the Farmington State Bank on Monday. He was formerly an employee of The Citizens State Bank here. His friends extend congratulations and wish him success in his new position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Dwyer
Farmington
Farmington State Bank
Ray
Citizens State Bank
January Term Circuit Court Opens Monday at Clare County
Clare County Circuit Court convenes Monday in Harrison for the regular January term with 32 cases on the calendar including two criminal matters People v Bob Stager for entering and breaking and People v Eugene Williams for breaking and entering Also list of civil cases such as trespass on the case ejectment and assumpsit including the Beemer Bailey v Franklin Township Unit School and others with cases continued to Page Two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County Circuit Court
Harrison
the People
Bob Stager
Eugene Williams
Fred Aiey
Loose Wiles Biscuit Company
Calvin J. Harvey
County of Clare
Sadie W. Dille
Edna F. Griffin
B.N. Mercer
M. B. Gallagher Val
Curtis Hearns
Justice Court
Lilah J. Buell
Sylvia C. Compton
Pure Oil Company
Marie Beemer Bailey
Franklin Township Unit School
E. E. Anderson Lumber Company
Clare Elevator Co
Joseph D. Brown
Harold Albright
Robert Shull
Richard I. Bonninghausen
Consumers Power Co
Glenn M. Porter
Frances G. Fell
Lawrence G. Fell
Et al Socony- Vacuum Oil Co
Paul J. Krehmar
George C. Bowen
Victor L. Krehman
George CG
Clare Chamber of Commerce Holds First 1940 Meet
The Clare Chamber of Commerce gathers for its first 1940 meeting at Hotel Doherty with about fifty attendees. Rev Father Morrison opens with invocation as Kenneth Barnes leads and Austin Bates Tead. Directors discuss finances and future projects, urging broad member involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Chamber Commerce
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Doherty
Ss. J. Morrison
Kenneth Barnes
Austin Bates
Geraldine LeRoux
Dale Kenedy
Alexander E. Wylie
Geveral
Ed. Johnston
Lawrence
Jackson
Chamber
Chamber of Commerce
Axt Damoth
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles Niemeyer
Pere Marquette Railroad
M. S. Ward
Methodist
Methodist Epworth League
Freeman-Redding
Butchar
Chas. Jasmin and
Everett DeRyke
Masonic Lodge
Justice Courts
Clare-Gladwin County District
F.F.A
Meet Here
Walter Bolie
Alton Brasington
Clare Sentinel
Carl E. Rushton
J.A. Rogers
Jackson's
Ben Hast
Saginaw News
Methodist Red Auditorium
S. O. Station
Stuart Bicknell
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