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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1948
Page
4
The County Ministerial Association met at the Lutheran or United Brethren venue with Rev. B. L. Maynard of Farwell delivering a talk on Church Administration. The session featured a 30 minute discussion among pastors and laity and aims to uplift Clare County through ongoing lectures.
The church has organized a choir that will perform morning and evening cantatas and special numbers. Walter Broh will read the program and invite all to attend the Sunday services. Larry Rank will sing a solo Sunday evening.
The Winter Pilgrimage to St Henry Church in Rosebush near US 27 honors St Ann with a 7:30 p.m. Mass on Sunday January 25. All sick and suffering are invited, with infants and young children welcome. Holy cards and medals from St Ann De Beaupre in Canada will be given to those who request them.
DeMolay Chapter at the Masonic Temple held a special communication Monday evening and conferred the initiatory degree on Harold Newton Alfred Walworth Johnny Bicknell and Hollis Hageart. The degree team from the local chapter performed the work. The Clare chapter membership rose to thirty nine after the ceremony. Refreshments and a social hour followed courtesy of John Q. Look Lodge F. and A. M.
The Rich Publishing House owners of The Midland Daily News sold The Coleman Tribune to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas I Wilcox of Lakeview. Wilcox has twenty years in the business and is a WWII veteran. Mrs. Ethel Oberdorf will remain as manager under the new ownership.
Mrs Hart Shaw died at her Lansing home on January 16 1948 after a residency in Farwell. Funeral services were held January 19 with Irving John and Orrin Shaw plus Mr and Mrs Leslie Shaw of Clare attending from the vicinity.
Mrs. Josephine Murdoch thanks friends and organizations for flowers and cards received during her recent illness.
The American Legion Auxiliary will host a member party at the Legion rooms in city hall on Monday night January 26.
Anna Heuschele expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for presents and cards and thanks the Lutheran Ladies Aid.
Guy Autry expresses thanks to friends who sent flowers visited and sent cards during his recent illness.
Township treasurer Dorothy Helischele announces Saturday afternoon tax collection hours at Citizens State Bank. The note outlines recurring payment times and directs taxpayers to the bank for settling assessments.
The Zenobia Chapter sponsors a bake sale on Saturday January 24 at 1 00 PM at Parents Dime store.
Saginaw January 13 The Michigan Bell Telephone Co will inaugurate mobile telephone service out state January 19 with the Saginaw Bay City Midland system. A second system starts February 4 over Kalamazoo Battle Creek. Additional stations planned for Lansing Flint Grand Rapids Jackson Port Huron and Sault Ste Marie. First stations use two way radio channels 85.42 and 43.42 megacycles with 250 watt land transmitters and 35 mile range. <!--
Portrait of the gaucho in Rio Grande do Sul outlining his defiant temper and leadership, his simple life near the fields, and famed attire. It describes meals like churrasco and chimarrao, clothing, and skills as a horseman and roper. The piece notes gauchos as a regional, proud cattleman breed.
Dr William F Hoskins of the University of California argues DDT is not dangerous to humans in small amounts. He cites a test with a half teaspoon of DDT in olive oil and animal studies showing no ill effects, asserting ingestion risk is unproven and that frequent exposure did not cause sickness.
Vernon Clark of the U S Treasury Savings Bond division told the Michigan Bankers Association in Detroit that sustained prosperity is crucial to world peace. He warned that postwar depressions threaten democratic enterprise and urged continued investment in savings bonds as part of prudent debt and economic management.
Ex G I tourists John L Jensen and Wallace McCall climbed an 8 1 2 foot wall near Buckingham Palace and slept in their bags. Guards, policemen, and a Scotland Yard detective surrounded them before freeing them after assurances no bombs were present.
New York report from the Institute of Life Insurance says 1947 housing starts will be well below prior records despite severe shortage and a long term upturn. High costs price homes out of reach. 1947 may not exceed 671,000 1946 starts, far below 937,000 peak in 1925.
Washington Admiral Louis Denfeld, Pacific fleet commander, stated Russia operates a considerable number of submarines in the north Pacific. He declined to estimate the fleet size, noting no aircraft carriers and some destroyers. He recently flew to Australia to discuss defense of the southwest Pacific.
Clare junior and senior police basketball teams were edged in two Saturday games at Farwell. The younger team fell 6 to 5 while the older squad lost 21 to 20. Referees were Ed Willey of Farwell and Joe Johnston of Clare. Next three games are set at Clare High School gym on Saturday January 31 starting 1:30 PM. In local sports news, George Skinner of Brinton caught a 15 pound 2 ounce pike at Littlefield Lake using a live minnow, a large fish for the lake.
Clare High School gym hosts home games with upcoming matches against 36 Bay City 30 row, 42 Midland 28, 56 Saginaw 26. Jan 27 in Saginaw, Feb 4 in Midland, Feb 11 in Flint, Feb 18 in Bay City.
Clare High Pioneers season results include wins over Reed City 40 44, St. Louis 28 58, Harrison 49 21, Gladwin 36 40, Coleman 36 29, Shepherd 19 58 and other scores. Upcoming games: Harrison here Jan 23, Reed City here Jan 30, Ithaca there Feb 8, Coleman there Feb 6, Shepherd there Feb 10, Bvart here Feb 1, Gladwin there Feb 20. District tournament March 4-6 and regional March 11-12-183.
A memorial note marks the 40th anniversary of William Anderson's death on January 20. His children Ethel Leosh Lelia Jila Marl Anderson Mable Horning Edith Kuieck and Brbt Anderson recall his presence in spirit and comfort in heaven, noting death cannot divide them.
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of our wife and mother. Special thanks to Grace Irwin and Isabelle Acker and to Mike Doherty for his services.
Notice states Bertha Beagle has bought Corkey's Restaurant on West 4th Street in Clare and asks the public to patronize the business in the future.
Libby McNeil and Libby contract to supply pickles for Clare and Kleinhardt stations. For details contact field man Ben Kleinhardt in Clare R-6 L712 or call 150-w3.
Surrey Township taxpayers told Arlie Schofield will collect taxes at the barber shop daily except Saturdays until further notice. Treas. Litt. Arlie Schofield signs the notice.
Statement in which Mary Beverlin disclaims responsibility for debts incurred at the American Beauty Shop. The note implies liability held by the shop owner or client, with the speaker named as Mary Beverlin. The curtailment of liability references a business arrangement.
A brief classified notice for Maxwell Radio Service at 412 Fourth St Clare promoting radio and refrigeration repair services with contact phone 303. The damaged line lists business name and address.
The Family of the Late David Selter Sr expresses sincere thanks to Rev Hatin the singers the W S G Q S Dr Wood and many friends and neighbors for comfort and assistance during their bereavement
A patient thanks friends for cheery cards and letters sent during hospitalization. They believe the messages helped hasten recovery and request that doctors not be told, joking that pills are the doctors’ doing.
The Farmers Independent Produce Company holds its annual meeting at Clare City Hall on Wednesday evening January 28 at 8 00 o clock. The session includes a business meeting pro forma and lunch.
Sheridan taxpayers informed that Saturday afternoons until further notice will be used to collect Sheridan township taxes. Walter Kreiner is Township Treasurer.
Until further notice the American Beauty Shop will take appointments only. Customers are advised to call ahead to schedule services and confirm times.
Local auto dealer Bob's Sales and Service in Clare handles De Soto and Plymouth vehicles with mixed inventory and repair services noted.
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