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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1949
Page
4
Clare plays Weidman and Harrison visits Rosebush as Farwell hosts Leaton Coleman travels to Mt. Pleasant and Wise has an open date.
Rosebush community dinner committee requests every family to contribute food for the Fourth of July celebration. For details contact Mrs. Preston Johnson or Mrs. Orrin First.
Insurance at Cost offers complete automobile and truck coverage through the Isabella County Farm Bureau asking interested parties to inquire at 3813.
The Citizens States Bank will remain closed all day next Monday July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Bank services paused with no customer access and staff unavailable for transactions.
Miss Loretta Folger leader for the Churches of God in Michigan will guide Clare church daily Vacation Bible School from July 5 to July 10 each morning from 9:00 to 11:30 with Achievement Day on Sunday morning July 10. Folger also speaks at Sunday services July 3.
The text mourns Brother Henry Fancon who died June 25 1949. Clare Lodge No 333 1 C C F of Clare Mich declares the lodge draped in mourning and extends deepest sympathy to the family. George Haring Arthur Walter Harrison Simmons Committee
Liquidating the Viola Valentine estate Joseph K Naumes administrator offers for sale a cottage and furnishings at Perch Lake Lake Michigan Bids may be made in person or by mail to Joseph K Naumes Clare Michigan 34tf
Charles Elias Beldin aged 68 years 11 months 26 days dies in Flint after a long career in printing teaching and church work He leaves wife Zepha Adams two sons Charles Omer and Marion Adams mother Adaline Beldin sister Mrs Mark Dunn and four grandchildren The poem My Prayer reflects his life choice to do God's will and serve others.
Spike Horn Meyer reports that his bears are safe in pens despite rumors they roam the woods. Clare Fire Dept. fought a basement fire at 613 Prairie, extinguishing a rag box blaze at 2 15 Sunday. damage estimated at 5 dollars. The department has responded four times in two years.
The Water Department tore out original wooden mains during a West Sixth Street project. Some wooden sections were in good shape but unsuitable for new connections at the Standard Service Station. The first wooden mains appeared on McEwan Street in 1884, while iron mains have been in use since 1905.
Peacetime volunteers promote U.S. Savings Bonds in an Opportunity Drive, offering buyers options to purchase or pay by payroll savings. Bonds from 1939 mature, showing liquidity, safety, and steady returns as a force for national goals. All sales clearing the Federal Reserve Bank by July 15 count toward the Opportunity Drive quota. Buy Bonds Now.
The Junior Police softball squads will depart Clare school athletic field at 10:00 a.m. next Wednesday to play Farwell teams at their grounds. Thirty-one boys joined first practice, giving manager Eugene Campbell many potential players. City Commission funds new bath houses at the swimming hole to be ready today, aiding an average of eighty youngsters daily using the facilities last week.
In memory of Brother Harry Nowlen who died June 22 1949 his lodge and comrades express mourning and sorrow of the Clare Michigan related group and church fraternal members.
The post office will be closed all day Monday July 4. Special deliveries will be handled and mail in the front box will be dispatched. There will be no window service or city or rural delivery.
An insurance notice advertises Fremont Mutual Fire Insurance Company established in 1876 with Roy A. Hoover as the local agent at 3912 Clare Avenue in Lansing Michigan area and provides contact details.
Ralph Hether reports a large buck possibly the same deer crossed the Tom Jackson place and ate cabbages Saturday night. Tracks found between Hochstetler and Loeffler homes as search for the patch continues.
Qualified electors in Clare and Isabella Counties Michigan are informed the annual school election will be held July 11 1949 at Sterrey Township Hall Farwell from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Trustees for three year terms to be elected are Donald He Smith Homer Stinchcombe Robert Wilson. Voters will also decide whether to authorize sale of Windover Lake Schoolhouse. Annual business meeting at 2:00 PM. Bernard Schofield Secretary.
Clare District No 2 Fr Grant-Ver non Townships Clare-Isabella Counties holds its annual meeting in Clare High School auditorium Monday July 11 at 8 00 p m EST to elect two trustees to fill vacancies of O D Bayes and Dr C B Neff whose terms expire and to conduct other business as needed. 3912 C D Bayes Secretary Clare Board of Education.
Public notice lists summer Saturday openings for law offices in Clara County Bar Avs. The schedule shows attorneys Harold B. Hughes Joseph K Naumes Harald B Hushed and others with dates from July to September 1949. Event notes include some misprints and irregular spellings.
An old classified style ad touts no money down on major repairs by Dan McDonald a Ford dealer. It also mentions Chinese pheasant as a miswired phrase likely from OCR garble about hunting or an orient motif.
Fragmentary text mentions months of spring and political context but lacks clear names places or actions. Unable to determine the focal event or entities from the provided snippet.
Bob n Galea and Series at 820 McSwon St Clave are listed in an odd local notice with unclear purpose. The fragment hints at a business or property matter tied to a street location.
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends neighbors Odd Fellows and Rebekahs for acts of kindness sympathy flowers Rev Kleinhardt comforting words singers and Rebekahs for the supper provided to relatives Eva Nowlen and son Stanley Ireland Larry Rulapaugh Wm Dodson expressed appreciation.
Auction notices for Barwell outline sales on Saturday July 16 with property listings due by July 7. Contact Arlie Scho field clerk or Jeffie Wiley auctioneer and note an implement sale by L and BH Auction Company scheduled for Tuesday September 20. Telephone 7117-F14. I C Rehkopf and Jeff Wiley, auctioneers.
Announcement states Emmet B Roblinett appointed distributor for Thrasher's Chickens Pie serving Isabella county and Clare city. Open 8 AM to 10 PM with wholesale and retail options. Phone Clare 183 J. Aimed at convenience for housewives, parties, and clubs.
In memory of our dear mother Mrs. Annie Arrand who passed away July 6 1945 Your memory to us is a keepsake with which we will never part Though God has you in His keeping We still have you in our hearts Her children
The note thanks Maxwell Stone Shop Mr and Mrs Donald Dunlop and The Hagle Dover and Arthur Center churches for flowers at the dedication of the United Brethren Church.
In loving memory of our dear son and brother Lt James Sparta who died in the service of his country on July 3 1944 Five years have passed since he left us and was sadly raised by his parents brothers and sisters
LOST Wednesday small tan male dog toy terrier and Chihuahua wearing harness call Sally Porter 543-1 Reward. FOR RENT cottages and boats of Lake George Marion Wykoff Lake George Phone Farwell 93-F12 4017 FOR RENT two room furnished apartment downstairs 101 Maple St.
Thanks are extended to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and sympathy and for the flowers. Gratitude goes to Mr Thurston the Chaplain and comrades of the Pettit-Kap linger Post the Blue Star Mothers the Farwell Odd Fellow Rebekah lodges Miss Gerow for singing and music Mrs Ethel Rawson and Family.
Bank seeks a young applicant preferably female with good morals honesty and a strong family background. No experience required but mention education any prior exposure or training. Provide details on schooling and any relevant background to be considered for a learning opportunity at the Clare Michigan bank.
Annitta Eneix thanks her friends for cards flowers plants and gifts received at Detroit Osteopathic Hospital expressing gratitude and appreciation for their support and friendship.
Custom baling offered by Hol Schiemann contact Gladwin 384 F12 located 6 miles east of Spikehorns 1 mile south and 44 miles east Bote
Riverside Grange will hold an ice cream social Friday evening July 8 at the Arthur town hall.
PIANO TUNING a B Alezomlor the piano tuner will work in Olere area. If interested contact Des Byramees or ai Arcilorten for details.
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