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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1949
Page
2
A crew of five Michigan Highway Department surveyors worked on Main Street this week preparing to widen US-27 and US-10. Floyd and Mrs. Rosier, new owners of Clare Vogue Shop, will continue the ladies ready to wear business as they settle into the venture.
Mr and Mrs Harry Wild long time residents buy Manor Cabins from the Fred Goodman estate in the north city and reopen them July 1. Clare Furniture supplies all cabins with Simmons Beautyrest Mattresses as patrons are welcomed to the highway side cabin.
DeWitt Thompson of Nashville Tennessee attended the Clare Rotary Club noon luncheon on Wednesday as a guest. The Thompsons are guests of Mr and Mrs Stirton Oman at Cramberry Lake Wildlife Reservation. new equipment at Dr G G Born offices includes a thirty six image full body X-ray frame a development tank X-ray table and an Anovia lamp for light therapy.
The annual meeting of the Library Association will be held at the Clare Library on Wednesday evening July 13 at 8 00 o clock.
Dan McDonald, Your Friendly Lord's Dealer, promotes a budget plan with no down payment for motor and transmission work.
The Meeting of the Lucky Club has been postponed and rescheduled for July 22. Members are advised to note the new date and plan accordingly for the gathering.
Clare Mfg defeated Farwell 6 to 8 after Farwell led with three runs in the first inning. Wayne Cowles went 3 for 4 and Homer O'Dell threw effective relief for Clare Mfg. Jim Ryan powered RK C to a 10 to 7 win over North Bradley with two home runs and six RBIs. Royce Rosebush rallied for a 7 to 6 win over Houghton led by Johnie Musser and Geo. Elias homers. next week schedules list Clare Mfg games and other matchups through July 15.
A teacher asks Mehitabel for her father's name on the first day of school. The girl, daughter of a trailer manufacturer, replies that her mother does not call him by a name, only that she likes him.
Two career women exchange confidences before Christmas with one asking if a long stocking would suffice and the other replying that a pair of socks would be enough.
At a gathering of literary and radio personalities a well known producer lamented his costly mistakes and declared I am my own worst enemy. Columnist Franklin P Adams retorted Not while I’m in the room.
Dialogue reveals a character recounting self restraint for a woman. He admits giving up drinking smoking dancing and billiards at her request. He explains that after reforming he believed he could do better than marry her.
One morning Brown looked over a garden wall and asked what neighbor buried in a hole. The neighbor replied the seeds were being re planted. Brown exclaimed it looked like a hen, but the seeds were inside.
A baseball game scene ends with an office boy revealing the deceased is the umpire, after the boss questions the funeral. The boy quips that the departed was indeed the umpire on the field, turning a somber moment into a sharp joke.
A silly old woman aboard an ocean voyage mocks the crew during a fierce storm as captain fires rocket distress signals. She objects that firing flares is inappropriate, causing a tense moment amid the peril at sea.
A historical dialogue presents a character Sambo claiming he buys tuberculosis stamps every year and sticks them on his chest, while Rastus questions what they are. The exchange references racial stereotypes of the era and uses dated dialect.
A light exchange centers on a tailor named Sam who removed a ten-spot from a gray suit, prompting a humorous dispute over tailoring duties and payment. The banter highlights mistaken expectations about alterations and associated costs.
A motorist finds a filling station with a sign reading under new management. The attendant explains the manager is still in his office, but he just got married this morning.
In bustling New York era feature, a switchboard network links 80 cities under the Associated Telephone Exchange. Operators route crises for hospitals, airlines, and individuals, cutting response times and aiding police, insurers, and families in urgent moments.
New York man Irving Himmelstein, 45, pleaded guilty to stealing to obtain doctors and medicines for his wife Sally, 38, who suffers from Burgers disease and is wheelchair bound. Judge Joyce sentenced him to the mandatory five to ten years at Sing Sing.
Insurance ad promotes Fremont Mutual Fire Insurance Company founded in 1876 with Roy A. Hoover as local agent at 4112 Clare Michigan R-1. Phone 146-W4.
We extend heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and sympathy and for the beautiful flowers. Appreciation goes to Mr. Thurston Clare Odd Fellows Lodge Rev Klein hart Alma and Larry Rank for singing and music Mrs Henry Fancon Mr and Mrs Rhuben Rutter and family Mr and Mrs Horace Fancon and Mr and Mrs James Irwin for their comfort and support.
To property owners of sections 33 and 34 Hayes Township Clare County Michigan take notice that on July 18 1949 the Clare County Road Commission will hear objections to vacating and abandoning the old Michigan State Trunk Line No 14 across the south half of section 34 between 9:00 AM and Noon Objections must be made in writing or in person by that date at 4113 Clare County Road Commission.
Sealed bids are invited until 11:00 A M on July 18 1949 at the Clare County Road Commission office in Harrison for an Allis Chalmers H D 10 crawler and a Gar Wood eight yard dirt mover. The commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Address 4118.
Thanks are extended to friends and neighbors for kindness sympathy and flowers. Appreciations go to Rev Baney for comforting words and to Mr Thurston and Miss Gerow. Also named are Elzora M Reed Charles Shafer Donald Calkins and Theodore Hanel with his sons.
Isabella county and Clare city gain Thrasher's Chicken Pie distributorships. Emmet B. Robinett promotes convenience for housewives and groups with wholesale and retail sales. Open daily from 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. Phone Clare 183d.
Clare taxpayers warned by City Treasurer Alex McKinnon that taxes are due with no collection fee if paid before August 15, 1949. He will be at the Citizen's State Bank on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons for payments.
Qualified electors in Farwell district Michigan will vote Monday July 11 1949 at Surrey Township Hall Forsell for two three year trustees and three year terms. Nominated trustees are Donald Be Smith Homer Stinchcombe and Robert Wilson. Voters also decide if Windover Lake School building should be sold. Polls open 10 am to 5 pm. annual business meeting at 2 pm. Bernard Schofield Secretary.
Notice of Vernon district No 2 annual school meeting at the school house on Monday July 11 at 8 00 o clock for electing a moderator and transaction of legal business signed by Charles Durnin Director.
The Ackerman family offers heartfelt beautiful flowers in memory of a recent bereavement.
The Wise township School District No 2 schedules its annual meeting at the school house on July 11, 1949 at 8:00 for officer elections and other business. Director B B Maxwell announces the event.
Myrtle Nash expresses thanks to all who remembered her during her stay at Samaritan Hospital Bay Guty. She appreciates flowers gifts and get well cards and extends gratitude to everyone for their thoughtfulness.
Midway Restaurant advertises 24 hour service with complete meals available anytime. The site promotes round the clock dining options to attract late night and early morning customers.
Bob's Sales & Service at 210 McHiwan St in Clare advertises federal help for tough jobs, offering economical options. The notice appears as a brief business listing with an emphasis on affordable assistance.
Colonville hosts the Sheridan district 2 annual school meeting at Colonville School on Monday July 11 at 8 80 PM. Florence Pudvay, Director.
Clare County Bar Association lists summer Saturday openings through September with attorneys Joseph K Naumes and Harold B Hughes rotating duties on July 9 16 23 30 and August 6 18 20 27 and September 3 1949.
A village sale is set for Saturday July 16 in Farwell. Clerk Ben Avita Schofield or auctioneer Jeff Wiley will oversee the event.
A deep bore in Oklahoma extends beyond 17 000 feet becoming the deepest man made shaft on record. Engineers report continued drilling progress and anticipate new depth milestones as drilling operations proceed in the region.
The note asserts readiness to repair any claper type including LotE Bond Box and Cleancra systems, emphasizing capability expansion and broad service scope. It frames repair readiness as a new capability milestone for the operation.
A fourth of total railroad operating revenue comes from transporting farin goods. This indicates a strong dependence on freight shipments of flour and related products, highlighting the sector's market mix and potential pricing pressures.
Fragmentary OCR note from De Soto and Plymouth area mentions debts and civic notices. The legible elements reference sales and services in Clare with unclear spelling and names. Further readable details are unavailable in the fragment.
An auction sale is set for Tuesday September 20 conducted by auctioneers Bio Rapids TUF L C Rehkopf and Jet Wiley. The listing shows the address 4012 and indicates the sale action by the T and Dy Auction Company.
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