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Newspaper

Clare Sentinel

Location

Clare, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1940

Page

8

Softball Fans Pack Clare County Games In Warm Weather

As of July 1 North Bradley and Brown lead Class C with two wins and no losses while Gulf tops Class B with Camp Houghton and Eagle close behind. Fans fill stands despite chilly nights and plan for booster crowds on warmer evenings. Ed Johnston touts backstop seating near popcorn stands, while Shorty Ireland attracts by the east end bleachers. Umpires receive fan support for impartial calls amid close standings and upcoming games.

North Bradley Brown Gulf Camp Houghton Eagle Bob Guy Clare County Ed. Johnston O. D Shorty Ireland

Lake Softball Team Tops Undefeated Farwell Night Hawks

The Lake softball team joined the Clare County Recreation Twilight League and opened by defeating the Farwell Night Hawks 7 to 4. Lake has lost only two games this season, with a 5 to 6 win over Lake Georges last Sunday. Local supporters provide uniforms, equipment, and field, and all are welcome to attend Thursday and Sunday games.

Clare County Recreation Lake Farwell Night Hawks Lake Boys Lake Georges Freeman Oil Company Roy Neeper

Dept Acquires Lakes Access for Anglers in Four-Month Push

The conservation commission bought shore parcels to give access to 13 lakes and three trout streams using fishing license funds. It plans a 176 000 dollar budget next year for such acquisitions and appropriates 314 000 dollars from license funds for lake and stream improvement research and reserves. Fortnightly purchases include frontage on Half Moon Brain and South lakes in Washtenaw, Lake Montcalm, 4500 feet on Pine river in Osceola, and Orchard Lake frontage in Oakland after correcting an earlier description.

The Conservation Commission Hunt Creek Commission Half Moon Brain South Lakes Washtenaw County Washtenaw County, On Lake Montcalm Montcalm Pine River Osceola County Tustin Orchard Lake Oakland County

Early American penny from 1788 owned by Earl Mildner

A 1788 American penny, among the first coins minted in the United States, is owned by Earl Mildner of Steubenville Ohio. The coin features the U S shield on one side and a plow with a horse head on the other.

Earl Mildner Steubenville Ohio United States

Tombstone Epitaph: Arizona paper founded in 1880

The Tombstone Epitaph, an Arizona newspaper, was established in 1880. Editor John C. Clum coined the name, saying an epitaph always describes the tombstone.

Tombstone Arizoria Tombstone Epitaph John C. Clum

Community Forests Prove Smart City Investments

United States records show civic owned forests started by Newington New Hampshire in 1710 as Americas first community forest. Since then about 1500 forests totaling 3 million acres have been planted with over 146 million trees and yield profits while aiding conservation and local services. The largest is Seattle with 66,380 acres yielding over a million dollars timber sales.

Newington N. H America United States Forest Service Roosevelt Forest Service Children of America United States Seattle Wash

Local social notes from Harrison and area gatherings

Mr. and Mrs. Karl Mavis and children of Loomis visited parents Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Allen. Several families from Alma Pontiac Temple Greenwood township Saginaw and Edenville called on or visited Harrison area residents over the weekend with extended stays and relatives.

Ily Soo Walter Higgins Ronald Harrison Wyoming Frank Bush Hila Bush Saginaw Gladwin Game Refuge Charles Carpenter Sheridan Township Shirley Belt Thomas Belt General Hospital Clare Lake Street Shirley Axel Hallgren Detroit Bertha Schaaf Jack Reise Richard McCartney Carol Collins Barbara Anne Charles Detorit Hertha Schaaf Peter Doverell Fred Smith Mynard Maybee Mt. Pleasant al Thorne Lansing Alma Cottage Guy Derrick Houghton Lake Donald Riggins Audrey Paul Lake Flint Bert Lydell Allen Cutler Lewiston Paul Moore Ortho Boulton Beaverton Ohio Frank M. Myers Jesse Allen Karl Mavis Loomis Don Lydell Paris Ray Clark Baton Rapids Ben Carpenter Donald Higgins Audrey Herrick Ed. Fisher Paul Beals Don Schultz George Mills Alma Ruth Bobbie Bruce Pontiac Dan Holcomb Lewis Light Verne Woodin Greenwood Township A. H. Hutchinson Miss Maurine Midland Charles Wheeler Temple Harold Griffen Wilson State Park Mary Griffen Chester Griffen William Thorman Edenville John Crawford Franklin Township Jos. Ladd Wayne Cohoon

African Wart Hog Seen Guarding Burrow in Field Museum News

The Field Museum News notes the African wart hog as an example of heightened precaution. The bulletin says the animal keeps its eyes on potential threats and always backs into its burrow to retreat from danger.

Chicago Field Museum News Bulletin

Sell what you don't need Buy what you most need

Classified liners in the Clare Sentinel help readers advertise items they no longer want and find essential goods they need. From household goods to services, the notices offer concise listings aimed at quick exchanges and practical purchases in the local community.

Clare Sentinel

Government Employed Chemists Across Government Levels

Federal state and municipal governments employ many trained chemists mainly in research control and inspection roles as reported by the American Chemical Society.

American Chemical Society

Bible Verse Lengths Highlighted in Esther and Revelation

A Scripture trivia item notes Esther 8 9 as the longest Old Testament verse and Revelation 20 4 as the longest New Testament verse. It draws attention to extreme verse lengths and their biblical context.

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