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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1952
Page
1
Clare residents alerted to mismatches between tax notices and deed descriptions. Assessor John R Hall urges owners to compare notices with deeds, report errors, and update records to ensure taxes are credited correctly and not missed.
Clare High School debaters beat Corunna in a Monday match to raise their record to five wins and three losses in the State League, earning a spot in the February state elimination tournament. Winners were Bill Wentworth and Carolyn Schreiber on affirmative and Bill Seiter and Dick Ulrich on negative.
Emma Bertha Sarnoske born Detroit September 14 1896 received baptism as infant and confirmation. Married Brunno Braun January 14 1931 in Toledo moved to Clare County Michigan April 1931. Died January 21 after heart attack age 55 years four months seven days. Survived by husband son sisters and many relatives. Funeral held January 24 Hall Funeral Home Gladwin burial Arthur Township Cemetery.
Career Day events set for March 27 at Bvart for juniors and seniors. Clare hosts the same day for ninth and tenth graders.
The Clare Pioneers lost to Harrison 87 26 in a defensive battle with Amble scoring 17 for Harrison and Benedict 9 for Clare. A separate game saw St Louis Crimson Tide beat Clare 78 38 led by Fred Corbus 45 points. Junior Varsity results favored Harrison. Upcoming games include Reed City, Gladwin, and Coleman.
Youth members of the Pilgrim Fellowship at First Congregational Church Clare will lead parts of the 10 30 a m service Idell Urquhart Sustanner Irving will read Old and New Testament passages Gala Hochstetler will speak on What Religion means to me Roger Brinkerhoff will speak on Religion and the Community A sermonette by the pastor How Atom Bombs Have Changed Men s Thinking will address young thinkers This local service aligns with World Youth Sunday observances in Congregational Christian Churches worldwide
Don't miss the lake trout supper this Friday evening January 25 at the Glare Methodist Church. Art Darioth will do the flying. Serving 6700 to 7 20. Benefit of High School Hustlers class scholarship fund.
The Clare Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting at Hotel Doherty with about 40 attendees. President Jennings Archambault announced a by law change uniting secretary and treasurer, and re elected Archambault and Vice President Laurence Leiter. New three year board members are Robert Campbell Leonard Stanley and Robert Greer. retiring directors were Kenneth Hendrie Bill Burdo and Marvin Witbeck. honorary director John H. Doherty noted as the oldest member.
Clare county will send eleven young men to final induction in Detroit on February 8, led by Verne Braden of Lake George and including Francis Jesse Harrison Herbert Mann Marion Glenn Powell Farwell Lloyd Edick Jr Clare Robert Brink Harrison Joseph Pudyay Clare Robert Sheesley Clare William Campbell Clare Wayne Carncross Clare and Jack Powers. The February final induction quota is fourteen, with eleven available now per Miss Carole Graham. The February pre physical examination quota is twenty, with reporting on February 25.
The Isabella Clare district of the Michigan Education Association will hold an institute at Clare High School on February. Mrs Irah Emery is chairman of the day program. Cecil Houghton of Grand Rapids will speak at 10 00 A M on Greenland service in World War II and an illustrated lecture. The afternoon talk by Mr Hadley of the Travel Bureau will cover Upper Michigan. The Clare High School Band will provide music and the Clare Teachers Club will serve coffee in the recreation room at 9:00 A M.
Mrs Matilda Lansing longtime Wise township resident died in Grand Rapids Thursday of last week Born in Ontario on July 6 1867 she was 84 years six months and 13 days Funeral services were at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home Lansing with Reverend Dorr Garrett and Reverend Ray Birdsall officiating and interment at Deepdale Cemetery Attending the services were Mr and Mrs William Cleveland and William Lansing for their aunt and cousin
A farewell party will be held for Rev. and Mrs. Noble C. Davis at the Clare V F W hall this Friday evening January 25 at 8 00 o clock. A supper is planned and the public is invited.
Michigan State College announces Farmers Week January 28 to February 2 with exhibits in Macklin Field Stadium and the Agricultural Engineering building. Dean Ernest L. Anthony notes enhanced facilities to handle crowds and a program combining traditional events with new features including a youth talent review. Nearly 30 state farm organizations will hold annual meetings during the week.
Maynard Bertrand was arrested by State Police in Freeman township on felonious assault charges armed with a 35 Remington rifle after shooting a tire of a car carrying Donald Brancheau and Harry Cornell. He waived examination, was bound over to Circuit Court, and released on 500 dollar bond. Earlier in August 1951 he faced pistol discharge at Sportsman’s Bar and was sent for observation at Traverse City State Hospital. Fay McCormick of Coleman was arrested for driving while intoxicated and eyed for January 30 trial in Municipal Court.
Rose City in Ogeman County started a new weekly, the Rose City News, first issued January 10. Editors Frank M. and John F. Weber publish it, tied to Montmorency County Tribune in Atlanta. The project arose from a Michigan education course to boost retail efficiency through lectures and demonstrations.
Tickets urged for the annual wabbit supper at Hotel Doherty at 6 30 pm Tuesday January 29. Reports from team captains claim ample rabbits will be prepared for the pots and much fun is promised with two dollars per person.
The Administrative Association met at Mt Pleasant on January 16 to discuss State Aid law and teacher retirement law now before the legislature. A chicken dinner was served and the February meeting will be held in Clare.
Final appeal urges immediate contributions to the March of Dimes to reduce the national Polio Foundation debt. Readers are asked to send funds even without mail cards, using local chairmen or the post office as delivery points.
Clare Community Council at city hall discussed a square dance for teenagers this Saturday January 26 at the Clare Public School. A piano player and caller from Central Michigan College will lead. A January 12 dance drew good attendance and if interest lasts dances will occur every second week.
The Polio Dance at Coleman sponsored by the Grudgeé drew prizes for first Rose Carroll of Clara, second Pete Hosinfratz of Coleman, and third Joyce Spicer of Clare. Merchants contributed prizes as the March of Dimes committee of Coleman thanks Clare helpers.
Bay Menthen will sponsor eight amateur boxers from Clare and nearby areas for the Golden Gloves event in Bay City. Matches run 8:00 p.m. on January 29 to February 6 at Bay City Armory. Entrants include Siddons 126 Clare, Wood 155, Seiter 147 and 159, Bader 144, Slater 135 Beaverton, Pappas 154.2 Rosebush, Shests 160 Mt. Pleasant. Tickets sold out for five nights.
Multiple icy road crashes near Clare Saturday left four people injured. Rya B. Kleiner, 64, and passenger George F. Barston, 79, both from Clare, sustained face lacerations. Audrie Reigle, 29, suffered arm injuries. Other crashes involved Adrian E. Reigle, 30, from Mt. Morris and Floyd Maxson, 32, of Clare. A stolen 1946 Ford was found abandoned near US-10 with no driver.
Seth Cotton, 19, of R-2 Clare, was rescued after a boat accident on the Titta bawassee River near the Dow dam in Midland. Ralph Byce, 41, of Kaw kawlin, Dow Chemical Co. bridge crew leader, drowned. Robert Carrier, 22, of Midland, survived with Cotton and others treated for shock and petosiee at Dow Medical Department.
Secretary of State Fred M. Alger says 1952 license plate tabs will be used in 1953 due to steel shortages delaying new plates and related plant work. Local officials seek time for completion of the sewage project as supply constraints loom.
John Northon long a Clare area farmer and maker of farm equipment died in a Denver hospital last Friday at 4 30 pm after months of ill health. Born March 14 1872 in Canada he moved to Vernon township at age ten and married Anna Grimason April 19 1898. The couple celebrated a golden wedding anniversary April 19 1948. He operated the Clare Road Leveler Works and Farm Service Shop and later moved with wife to Colorado. Survivors include daughter Mrs Gordon Mowbray and granddaughter Paula of Denver two sisters Mrs Jena Brewer and Mrs William Kapplinger a brother Oscar Northon and other relatives. Funeral services were held in Denver with interment there.
Walter Bolle a 28 year old resident of Wise township was seriously injured Saturday when he slipped from a barn loft while getting feed and fell 25 feet to the floor. He was taken to Central Michigan Hospital at Mount Pleasant for treatment reporting a compound fracture to the left leg along with shock and bruises. X rays were planned for Thursday at the hospital.
The city prepares bids for sewage plant construction near the northeast limits as steel shortages delay completion. Mayor Haley says funds are ready to start once preliminary work completes and steel is procured. The new fire truck chassis has arrived and is being equipped for delivery in Clare early next week.
Beal City defeated Clare Manufacturing 91 45 to end the first half tied with Beaverton for the Clare County Basketball League championship. Don Schumacher led Beaverton with 21 points and Bud Rodabaugh added 14 for Clare Mfg. An exhibition saw Harrison beat DeMolay 49 42. Farwell edged Beaverton 62 60 to start the second half, Barryton set a league scoring record with 118 to 30 over Clare Mfg, Don Smith scoring 44 for Barryton. DeMolay beat Central Michigan Frosh 49 24 in Mt Pleasant. Thursday games set Barryton at Beal City DeMolay at Beaverton Gladwin and Farwell at Clare Mfg.
Michigan American Cancer Society volunteers survey 77 000 white men ages 50 to 69 to explore links between smoking and lung cancer. The statewide effort, led by Dr. William A. Hyland, uses questionnaires, death certificate checks, and medical review to track lifetime smoking and outcomes over years.
Rosebush profiles a dozen churches in a faith column titled See Our Men and Women in Uniform. Josephine Brighenti Rosebush contributes a look at church roles, community service, and religious life.
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