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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1940
Page
11
Community schedule lists mail trains from Ann Arbor and Pere Marquette with times. Local clubs meet weekly. church activities include Sunday school worship and youth programs. A lengthy social notes section records visits, gatherings, and trips among residents and families in the area.
James A. Rogers serves as minister with Louis Finch as superintendent. Church School begins at 10 46 morning worship at 12 o clock. A Gideons representative will be guest speaker. All are invited to attend.
The Reorganized Church lists Elder R. H. McGuire as pastor with Sunday School at 10:30 a m Social Service at 11:30 a m Zion's League at 3 30 p m Evening services rotate with Clare every other Sunday beginning at 7 00 p m preaching at 8 66 p m Women’s Department meets the second Wednesday at 2 00 p m All are welcome.
The article describes Carl Pulcifer, a study leader, and a regional group meeting at 3 p m on Sundays. It compares their constant witnessing to the Jericho marching around the city, noting they do not rest on Sundays or holidays and repeat territory visits to proclaim the kingdom message.
Mr and Mrs Allen R Graham depart Sunday morning for a six week auto tour through Missouri Arizona Southern California Mexico and Texas Friends report Bunk Engstrums health improvement from a serious illness A Gideon rep will speak at the Methodist church next Sunday about Bible placement in schools hotels and rooming houses Auxiliary Bake Sale a success at the library by the newly formed Methodist Ladies Auxiliary but text cuts off.
The Rebekah lodge held a Penny Supper raising funds for the Infantile Paralysis Fund. Miss Ida Vandenburg chaired the sale aided by Misses Hive, Florence Bailey, and Mrs. Wilmot Carpenter. Mrs. Jeannie Bingham led the general committee assisted by lodge ladies noted for fine suppers.
A group of high school students formed a small band at school and played at ball games. The Girls Sprouts were promoted to Girl Scouts. Miss Evelyn Baker led a hike last Saturday with a wiener roast and treats. Weekend guests at Dr. and Mrs. G. B. Lamb’s home included Miss Bertha Ronan and Mrs. Olive Kries from Central State Teachers College Mt. Pleasant.
The community mourns the death of Mrs. Edith Kidd Gorr reported Monday morning. She was a member of Alice L. Bseley Chapter O BE S and was well known locally.
Farwell may lose the Pere Marquette Depot after the company filed with the Michigan Public Service Commission to discontinue the depot. A hearing is set in Lansing next month. The chamber of commerce and village council oppose the move and appoint representatives to persuade continuation of depot and services.
The Sister officers inducted include Most Excellent Chief Fayne Raw pon Excellent Senior Jennie Pollison Excellent Junior Alma Hisenhauzer Manager Alice S Henry Mistress of Records Hazel Irwin Mistress of Finance Montz Gee Protector Ella Lackes Captain of Staff Inez Murray Board of Trustees Alice Henry Hazel Irwin Ethel Rawson The Knights install Chancellor Commander Ernest Orr Vice Chancellor James Rawson Prelate Jesse Miller Master of Work Frank Keplinger Keeper of Records and Seal Louis Gée Master of Finance Clifford Polli son Master of Exchequer Frank Raw Master of Arms Joe Hisenhauer Inner Guard William Miller Outer Guard Ronald Barton Sisters installed by Mary White Knights by Aaron Irwin An oyster supper followed the ceremony.
Farwell hosts LeRoy on February 2 and Marion on February 13. Tustin hosts February 9 and February 23, with both games at Tustin.
Naomi Clark hosted the Farwell Woman's club at the library Tuesday evening. Members discussed The Angel of California about Amis Semple McPherson, Lansing Our State Capital, and Commander Richard E. Byrd with insights on explorers. Poems were read, accordion numbers performed, and refreshments served.
Probate Court of Clare County orders Floyd Allen administrator to show cause why license to sell Wims Boots estate real estate should not be granted. Hearing set February 21 1940 at 10 am at the Probate Office in Harrison. Notice to be published in Clare Sentinel for three weeks. Estella White Register of Probate.
A livestock price table shows beef cattle with steers and heifers. veal bids from 4.25 to 5.60. lambs at 6.25 to 6.50. hogs listed by weight 180 to 210 pounds with roughs 13.50 to 14.00 and 8.50 to 8.90 for hog products. pork values at 5.40 to 5.60 and 4.00 in some categories.
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