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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1944
Page
3
Local groups held two-table contract bridge events at homes across town. Hostesses reported high scores with Mrs. Srecko Kajser, Mrs. Clayton Neff, and others taking top honors. Guest lists included Mrs. Richard Hartshorn, Mrs. Tim Frey, and Cpl. Alfred Cowles, with social events featuring dinners, lunches, and a visiting guest from Oakland.
The P T A met Monday evening in the high school Home Economics room with Mrs. Charlotte Brown as president. Funds were discussed for a recreation program, and use of Murl Houghton s basement for a center was proposed. The meeting approved officers and Student Council follow ups, and a varied program followed, ending with a Star Spangled Banner and a lunch by Mrs. Ruark s committee. First grade won the baker trophy for most parents present.
The Clare Bridge Tournament at Hotel Doherty saw Bicknell-Wyman top the evening scores with 14 560 points and take grand slam honors. Six leading teams posted evening tallies and accumulative totals with Comes-Jackson second and Anderson-Kaiser third in the overall standings.
Clare Townsend Club No 2 met in the Archambault building on Friday evening last for an interesting session. A lunch was served and the club plans to meet January 28 with an entertainment and lunch to follow.
The Clare Rebekah Lodge held its first meeting of 1944 Tuesday evening with Mrs. Mary Mussell presiding as noble grand. The Soldiers Prayer ceremony occurred at nine. Committees were formed: Finance Crystal Walter Viva Holt Vava Van. Flower Sadie Ogle. Hospital Bed Lyn Shields Etta Snider. A letter from member Milla Bostian at the Odd Fellow and Rebekah Home in Jackson was read. Allea Howlett gave a reading and the noble grand urged cooperation for the year.
Several members of the W.S.C.5 met at Mrs. Charles Hahn's home Friday to organize an evening circle named Susannah Wesley Circle. They will meet the second Thursday monthly at eight o'clock with Mrs. Earl Sternaman as chairperson and officers elected. February meeting set at Mrs. Harl Sternaman's home on the 10th.
The Clare Good Literature Club met Tuesday at Miss Mary Gilmore's home. With no president present, Mrs. Genevieve Born led the session. A double nominating slate was offered by Doris Gerow for next officers. Rev. Chas. D. Hahn spoke on Religion in Russia and was thanked with a book gift.
Thirty five members of the St. Cecilia Council of Catholic Women met Thursday evening January 13 in the church social parlors for the monthly gathering. Father Brophy opened with a prayer and officers presented committee reports and a newly completed constitution. The program featured a discussion of The Faith of Millions with five chapters covered by council members and Father Brophy. Two vocal numbers entertained before refreshments as the council adjourned to meet again in February.
The King's Daughters Society met at Mrs Robert Ryan's home Wednesday afternoon. Members sewed for the Red Cross and did miscellaneous sewing. President Mrs Harle Redman led devotions from Romans 14 11 6. A January missionary luncheon was planned for next Wednesday at Mrs Walter Yoell's home with a miscellaneous program.
A farmer buys a suit and hat with pig proceeds then hides under the seat. He races home in a buggy to surprise his wife but loses the new clothes when they sink in the river. He jokes about the missing outfit and still plans a homeward surprise.
A busy man jokes with a bore about taking another drink promising mutual benefit. The exchange unfolds as a playful, old fashioned aside on habit and companionship. The line hints at social rituals and wordplay in a dated setting.
A playful exchange reveals Mr. Smith replanting seeds in a victory garden while Mr. Jones jokes that the seeds resemble a chicken, to which Mr. Smith confirms the seeds are indeed inside the hole.
Comic dialogue item about a bragging old man Jones who claims baseball knowledge, with Harry questioning him by asking why he knows Babe Ruth when she was a chorus girl. The strip relies on a joke about knowing old players and era mixups.
A domestic dispute unfolds as a husband accuses his wife of infidelity while she vents regret over marrying him. The couple exchanges sharp remarks about past betrayals and the state of their marriage.
A humorous caption contrasts two men, Sambo and Rastus, debating money sources. Rastus claims wealth from luck at craps, while the other asks if sharp shooting earns him cash, reflecting slang and social stereotypes of the era.
A brief quip features Mr. Smith noting a son earned a B A and an M A while Mr. Jones jokes that his P A still supports him. The exchange highlights academic achievements and lingering parental support in a light tone.
The fragment shows playful exchanges about meat puns with lines like I never sausage heat and Pork I ll say. The toast of humor centers on bacon and pork as punch lines in a lighthearted dialogue.
A job seeker jokes about leaving a previous boss who claimed he knew too much. The quip implies concerns about usefulness and overqualification in a hire context. The line uses a playful dialect and contrasts knowledge with office fit.
A humorous dialogue reveals Mrs. Smith accusing a young man of attempting to kiss Mrs. Jones daughter. Mrs. Jones corrects that the daughter she referenced was not hers, prompting a lighthearted misunderstanding about paternity.
Local chatter notes snow shoe fashion at the county fair with playful talk about warmth and practicality. Names are scarce but the mood is lighter as viewers ponder the novelty of winter footwear.
The Clare Methodist Church Youth Fellowship met Thursday January 18 for a regular meeting and officer election. Elected were Manford Hardesty President Doris Maxwell Secretary and Treasurer Phillis Sterman Chairman of Worship and Evangelism Beverly Sowle Chairman of World Friendship Vena Lee Gillespie Chairman of Community Service Phyllis Ogle and Bill Cobb Co chairs Recreation Vena Lee Gillespie Pianist Jan Bicknell Chorister Virginia Graves sponsor led the devotional with a social hour. Meetings are weekly at eight and all youths are invited.
The Eagle Red Cross met with seven members led by Mrs. Glen Bay. Dues of 70 cents were collected. Workers pieced pillow tops during the afternoon. The next meeting is set for January 27 with Mrs. Walter Kleiner.
The Colonville Red Cross Unit met at Mrs. Dale Davis's home on Thursday January 13 with thirteen members present. Twenty six table covers were completed. Mrs. Davis treated the group to candy and peanuts. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Ivan Nevills's home on Thursday February 10.
The Senior Class organizes an ice skating party at Gort Lake with a voluntary committee handling date transportation refreshments and other plans. Committee members include Lois Hartshorn Kay Clute Betty Case Jim Kane Jim Chapman and Beverly Sowle.
Plans are under consideration to cut pulpwood on the school forest though no decision is made yet. The war effort creates urgency for wood, with about two hundred cords of pulpwood and six thousand feet of lumber on the property. Revenue may fund fencing to protect school plants and trees from grazing cattle and sheep.
The Beaverton Scout team beat Clare Junior High 28 to 26 in the first team game while the second squad won 31 to 5. Beaverton’s Herb Smith top scored with 11 points and Lynn Hahn added 8.
Senior and sophomore boys face off in the intramural schedule beginning January 28 with girls’ games directed by Miss Young and boys’ games by Mr. Garthe. Players must meet eligibility rules and equipment deadlines.
The list outlines junior and senior school games with dates from February 4 to March 3, covering junior girls versus freshmen girls and boys finals. It then notes prewar Dutch Indies monopoly on grass oils like vetiver citronella and lemon oil used in perfumes soaps and medicines.
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