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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1949
Page
7
The text lists scripture references for a Sunday School lesson including Matthew 3 Luke 3 1 23a 9218 35 John 1 1 and a devotional reading Luke 1 59 67 indicating a focus on biblical passages for study and reflection. The item appears as an instructional prompt or catalog entry without narrative events or people beyond the biblical figures and authors.
The article argues Jesus deemed John the Baptist the greatest among those born of women, yet Jesus surpassed him in person and presence. John’s role as forerunner and baptizer sparked Jesus’ ministry, with John’s humility and public preaching contrasting Jesus’ domestic reach and broader mission.
Since opening Gateway Lanes and Rink Clare has offered public skating and bowling seven days a week, with private party reservations on Mondays and Wednesdays. The venue has become a popular entertainment hub for Clare High students, who enjoy free bowling shoes and frequent celebrity appearances such as Gene Krupa, with another dance night planned January 21 by Russ Carlyle and his orchestra.
Clare High School welcomes eight student teachers from Central Michigan College for four weeks. Names include Francis Nunn, Lida M. Strong, Ralph Morrow, Donald McIntyre, Jack H. Perry, Lewis A. Frisch, Don Grill, and Richard Warner. They join various subjects and depart to complete student teaching. The school fields six bowling teams at Gateway Lanes. captains listed and junior high leaders named. top bowlers Cherie Cain and Kay Freisner.
Eighth graders from Clare High spent Christmas with classmates, noting travels of Irwin Ruby to Jackson Tennessee Larry Everts to Lansing and David Holt to Detroit. A safety at home contest ran two weeks ending December 17 with Bob Haynak scoring 88 points. Basketball teams coached by Mr. Wheeler prepared for a January 15 game at Evart with listed starters for seventh eighth and ninth grades.
A list of upcoming basketball games and events includes Gladwin on January 18 and February 18 both at home, Harrison January 21, Reed City January 28, Ithaca February 1, Coleman February 4, Shepherd February 8, Ewart February 11 and February 25, with midwinter party February 15. District tournament March 2 to 5, regional March 10 to 12, and state finals March 17 to 19.
Rumors swirl about Elwood and Bob slipping from the gym daily for five weeks. Teammates say Jughead has a girlfriend, while Smack adjusts from football to basketball and shows a new look after practice.
Riverside Grange held a January 11 meeting with Brother Bruce Williams as Master in Gor don's absence. Twenty four members attended and plan to improve for January 25. Local families and relatives visited and hosted weekends, including the Newmans, Woods, Crawford, Athey, Morotzke, Denslow, Kapplinger, Swan, Hartman, Schoenecht, Schiffle, Seidel, and Garver, with numerous calls and suppers in Clare Beaverton and Sebewaing areas.
The report notes Power Flight gasoline revived a stalled mill and that users report improved car performance after using Power Flight. Observers remain skeptical but acknowledge the perceived difference in engine response and efficiency.
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