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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1940
Page
1
Walter H. Larman Squadron No 128 Sons of the American Legion elected officers for 1941 at its annual meeting held in the Legion rooms. George O Parent was advanced to Captain with Arlo Oden First Lieutenant and James H Lane Sergeant at Arms among others. The group planned a softball team and noted a three way installation with the Legion Post and Auxiliary planned for early October.
Walter H. Larman Post No. 128 American Legion will hold its first regular July meeting at eight o'clock in the Legion rooms. Officers for 1941 will be elected including Commander Senior Vice Commander Junior Vice Commander Third Vice Commander Adjutant Finance Officer Chaplain Historian and Sergeant at Arms. Two Executive Committee members three delegates and four alternates to the State Convention will be chosen. The Post will send five delegates and four alternates to the State Convention at Bay City with District Commander Conrad Walker among delegates. This marks the first time the post has more than three delegates and three alternates. District representation places Clare and Bay City strong. Butcher cattle wanted auction note follows.
Clare Fire Department to sponsor demonstration of an inhaler device at city hall next Monday night. Doctors, businessmen and citizens invited to learn how the apparatus can force oxygen into the lungs of an unconscious person to save lives. The event begins at 8:00 p.m.
With Pure Oil No. 2 Luce in section 82 completed last week, only two tests remain active in the northern Clare county pool. American Drilling Co. and Talbot Oil Co. advance toward depth while Wise township wells in Isabella county report good potential and Cities Service No. 3 Parsell nears testing.
The Clare Rod and Gun Club hosted conservation clubs from Mt. Pleasant Harrison Shepherd and other communities at Barnes Cafe Tuesday evening. Harry Gaines of Grand Rapids spoke on conservation issues noting 300000 dollars of sportsmen money spent elsewhere and urged dog quarantine enforcement as rabies spreads. Jessie Hampton presided and Henry Doll introduced the speaker.
The I. O. O. F. Lodge held a regular session and installation of officers. Frank Mitchell as Noble Grand led the meeting with Martz Detwiler installing Chas Howe as Noble Grand and a full slate including Herbert Leonard as vice Grand and Ralph Irwin as Warden. A district picnic is planned for July 14 at Stevenson Lake. The group will meet first Mondays through October when weekly meetings resume, followed by home made ice cream and cake.
Mgr and Mrs Earl Tupper report their son Upton has earned a Corporal rank at Selfridge Field. He achieved this in one year seven days, ahead of typical four year timelines, following a 160 hour inspection and high staff recommendations. A Lieutenant promotion is expected next year.
A historical report to the Michigan legislature notes iron ore in the upper peninsula once deemed weakly valuable, then the Jackson mine near Negaunee boosted Michigan to leading national production for decades. The 1848 data show Kalamazoo, Cass, Branch, Calhoun, St Joseph and Jackson counties detailing ore and coal outputs as war and development shaped mining.
Alex McKinnon announces his candidacy for the Clare County Treasurer on the Republican ticket in the September primary. He appeals to voters of Clare County and urges support in the contest.
During a Sunday ride after a steak roast at the Gorrs, Mrs. Hanchett was thrown when her horse stepped into a hole east of the Gorr home. She struck her head and shoulders, lost consciousness briefly, but recovered and is ready for another ride this weekend.
James Olson of Olson Theatres razed the former residence on North McEwan street to create a parking lot for Ideal Theatre patrons and shoppers. An attendant will guide parking during rush hours, with the site expected to open Saturday. Olson also owns the adjoining Odd Fellow Hall property awaiting disposition.
Four Clare representatives return from Wolverine Boys' State at East Lansing June 20 to 28 with praise for the experience. Douglas Paxton reports that I was elected Justice of the Supreme Court and Neal Joslin won the Senate seat. Clyde Moline and Arlo Oden were appointed to the Highway Commissioner Advisor and Safety Council respectively.
The Clare Library Association will hold its annual meeting on Thursday evening July 11 at 8:00 at the library. Nominating committees led by Mrs. L. W. Jackson and Mrs. Jay Green will present candidates for president vice president treasurer and secretary including Mrs. B Hochstetler Miss Frances Anderson and Mr. Irwin Schiegel.
Clare imposes a one hour parking limit on business district streets effective Monday July 8 to ensure equal access for shoppers and tourists. Longer stays may use West Fourth Street lot, Ideal Theatre lot near Sixth and Seventh, and other town locations. signs to be updated soon.
In a Monday deal Alex Odell of Coleman became owner of the Shell service station at the corner of McEwan and First streets, which has been leased to Ernest Sprague to operate selling Shell products. Jack Hall moves to Tourist Guide station on north McEwan street handling Standard Oil products.
Miss Cora V. Harley of Clare daughter of Mr and Mrs Oliver H Harley of Vernon township married William B Dunlop Clare chief of police in a quiet Bryan Ohio ceremony Friday June 28 Justice of the Peace L S Hall officiated in the presence of Bryan residents. The couple's wedding followed a trip to the Michigan Police convention and they reside temporarily in the Dunlop apartments with friends extending best wishes.
School District will hold a meeting at the school building Monday evening July 8 at 8 00 for filling the vacancy of Dr F C Sanford on the Board of Education and to handle any other business before the meeting. George J White Secretary.
Joe Favella a 51 year old Rosebush resident sustained leg injuries when his southbound car collided with a westbound car driven by James Grigg 46 of Clare two miles north and east of Clare. Favella was cited for driving without a license.
Mrs Pauline Elizabeth Shoemaker Nass died at her Grant township farm home Friday June 28 1940 aged 62 years 10 months 4 days She married Gottlob J Nass on November 6 1901 and their family included son Paul daughter Emma Walter and two sons William and Gertrude predeceased Her Funeral at St Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cherry Grove Cemetery burial. Survived by husband one son one daughter three sisters two brothers and many relatives and friends. Attendees included relatives from Boyne City Bay City Saginaw Zilwaukee Kalamazoo Breckenridge and Ashley.
The annual Methodist Ladies Auxiliary picnic was hosted at Mrs. Volney Davis’s Tobacco River home. About fifty members and guests enjoyed dinner, a business meeting led by Mrs. Reva Maxwell, a treasure hunt won by Mrs. Laurie Woodward, and gifts for Mrs. James Rogers and Mrs. Morrel Clute.
Editorial warns Michigan as a key defense state must shield its industry from subversive forces. It urges robust anti espionage measures led by the Michigan State Police to protect factories, oil, and auto plants and to prevent sabotage or vigilante groups undermining national war aims. Commissioner Oscar G. Olander identified to direct efforts.
Glare County Taxpayers' Association will meet Tuesday evening at the Greenwood town hall. The Supervisors' Welfare Commission investigation report is expected to be read. Harry Carter of Cheboygan will attend to give a short talk. All interested invited.
Mass schedule lists services on Sunday July 7 at St Henrys Rosebush 8 am and St Charles Leaton 10 am. Reverend Gordon Grant serves as pastor and welcomes all attendees.
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