Gold Star Mothers Host To Midland
Clare Chapter No. 19 of the American Gold Star Mothers Inc held a regular meeting in the American Legion rooms with the Midland Chapter as guests. President Mrs Josephine Smith welcomed members, with remarks on chapter activities and guest Lena Sharpe of Mt Pleasant. The gathering opened by vice president Mrs Jennie Bowler, colors presented by Mrs Ruth Sparta and Mrs Laura Beavers, and prayers led by chaplain Mrs Minnie Beck. Department president Mrs Ina Hammond reported on the National Convention at Long Beach June 8 13 and noted revisions to the Constitution and By Laws. An Executive Board meeting in Lansing July 10 was announced to approve the 1952 Department Convention Call. The Clare Chapter president has been ill. member Mrs Pearl Sanford was hospitalized. A moment of silent prayer followed for the ill, the president, and servicemen. Refreshments were served by Mrs Hammond, Mrs Bowler, and Mrs Winifred Reeder with a lace tablecloth and gold and white tea service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Brown
Ruth Sparta
Laura Beavers
Minnie Beck
Department
Ina Hammond
Long Beach
California
Hammond
Department of Michigan
Lansing
Olds Main
Clare
Pearl Sanford
Bowler
Winifred Reeder
Vacation issue thanks readers and advertisers
The Sentinel thanks readers and advertisers for supporting the four page early edition vacation issue. Special thanks go to rural correspondents including Mrs Perry Davis Lake George Mrs George Scott Mrs Jean Sells and others from Brush College Central Gilmore Elm Grove Denver Township South Garfield Eagle Farwell Rose Bush Harrison and more for sending in copy early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
The
the Sentinel
Brush College
Perry Davis
Lake
George Scott
Lake George
Jean Sells
Central Gilmore
W. R. Jarman
Elm Grove
Cora Wilson
Denver Township
Kenneth Mogg
South Garfield
Jas. Sweet
Eagle
Armentrout
Lou Gee
Harold Lockwood
Farwell
Ray Martin
Rosebush
Marie Cayzewski
Harrison
Death notices for Teale List Casner from Clare area
Obituaries note David Teale dying at his son William’s home in Grant township with services at Clare Methodist Church. John List of Farwell dies after six months illness, survived by wife Emma and son, funeral at Thurston with burial in Farwell. Edgar Casner of Kent City, brother of Clare resident Leon Casner, dies aged 60 with funeral services attended by family from Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Teal
David Teale
William Teale
Grant Township
Clare Methodist Church
John List
Farwell
Clare County
Clare
Phillip
Mary List
Detroit
Michigan
Eimma
John
Alma
Thurston Funeral
Dpdgar
Frank Saurbrey Dies in Tunk Pannock Pennsylv
Mrs Arthur Mayhew of Clare reports the death of her brother in law Frank Saurbrey of Tunk Pannock Pennsylvania. He left his wife Laura and two daughters Delovis and Joan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Saurbrey
Arthur Mayhew
Clare
Tunk Pannock, Pent
Laura
Delovis
Joan
Inside the Capitol Fred M Alger Sees Voter Peak Prospects
In comments on Michigan voting the official notes rising registrations and credits service clubs women's groups veterans and the new Director of Elections with reducing slackers. He argues citizen participation preserves a strong government and warns neglect or abuse leads to trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Veterans
EMTA Checks Report of Autos Warned Off US-27
EMTA says motorists were warned to use caution on US-27 during the July 4 weekend as National Guard convoys travel north raising traffic concerns. State Police and Guard cooperation expected. officials promise changes to ease congestion and correct misimpressions of a full highway closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Davis
Clare Chamber of Commerce
Michigan National Guard
Beef Thieves Sentenced in Farwell Train Theft Case
Five of six men involved in stealing quarters of beef from a wrecked Ann Arbor train near Farwell were sentenced by Judge Donald B. Holbrook in Clare County Circuit Court on June 27. Leslie J. Louch pleaded guilty to receiving stolen property. Howard E. B. Hanner received three years probation, 60 days jail, $50 costs, and $104.50 restitution. Russell R. Mills Roy W. Thrush George Cryderman and Robert Cryderman received two years probation, $50 costs, and $104.50 restitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Farwell
Donald B. Holbrook
Clare County
Leslie J. Louch
Holbrook
Howard EB. Hanner
Harrison
Russell R. Mills
Roy W. Thrush
George Cryderman
Robert Cryderman
Milington
Bruckart Buys Stake in Brown & Bruckart Sales
John Bruckart has purchased Leo Brown's interests in Brown & Bruckart Sales and Service. The firm becomes Bruckart Motor Sales on July 1. John will continue selling Dodge and Plymouth cars and provide full vehicle service with modern equipment. Brown has not been active since March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bruckart
Leo Brown
Brown & Bruckart
Bruckart Motor Sales
John
Dodge
Plymouth
Messrs. Brown
Bruckart
Mr. Brown
Bowler Honored By Highway Group Farewell Dinner
W. E. Bowler resigned from the Clare County Road Commission and received a farewell gift at a Doherty Hotel Clare party. Twenty four members of the Road Commission and the Engineers of the 28th Senatorial District attended the Tuesday June 24 event and presented the gift after the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Bowler
Clare County Road Commission
Doherty
Clare
Road Commission
Bowler
Jail Breakers Plead Guilty in Isabella County Case
Lodes Gorby and Fred Proctor, recaptured after a daylight escape from Isabella county jail, pleaded guilty July 8 to assault with intent to do great bodily harm. Deputy Ray Martin, who was beaten during the break, returned to duty last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodes Gorby
Mr. Pleasant
Fred Proctor
Walled Lake
Isabella County
Donald E. Holbrook
Ray Martin
Martin
Sheriff's Department
Gorby
William Grass
Oil City
Holbrook
Midland County
Michigan
Jackson
Mennonites To Hold Services In Herrick Church
The Midland Mennonite Church has purchased the Herrick property to start regular Sunday services on July 13 with Sunday School at 10:00 A M Worship at 11:00 A M and Evening service at 8 90 P M Floyd F Bontrager the longtime minister will lead the new church. Rev and Mrs Bontrager plan to move as soon as a suitable home is found and their Midland property is sold. The building is ready for public worship and Vacation Bible School for school age children is planned to begin July 7 for 10 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland
Mennonite Church
Herrick
Floyd F. Bontrager
Bontrager
Install New Grain Unloading Pit At Johnston's
A modern grain unloading pit is nearly finished at Johnston Elevator Co to handle bulk grains. The new pit reduces unloading labor and saves time during the harvest. Steel fabrication was by Francis Loomis Machine Shop and installation by Bader and Mayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston Elevator Co
Francis Loomis
Bader & Mayer
Navy Recruiter to Visit Clare Next Tuesday
The Navy recruiting officer will be in Clare next Tuesday July 15 and has four new programs open for young men and women. All interested are urged to visit the recruiter that date. Headquarters will be in the Ditiweig State Bank Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Clare
Ditiweig State Bank Guilding
Sea Lamprey Toll On Great Lakes Trout Edges Million Mark
The sea lamprey, once confined to the Great Lakes, now may threaten Michigan inland lakes. It spends four years buried in silt before migrating to larger waters and attaching to fish. It has reduced lake trout catches from about 15 million to five million pounds annually, costing the industry about 7.5 million dollars to 2.5 million. Research by the conservation department continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes
Michigan
Conservation Department
Voters Back Reform Petition to Balance Michigan Legislature
An avalanche of reapportionment petitions with 288,500 signatures supports a proposed constitutional amendment for fair representation. Otis Cook of the Michigan Committee for a Balanced Legislature said over 100,000 signatures exceeded the minimum in under a month, signaling voter protest against the C.10. plan and broad support for a balanced legislature in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Otis Cook
Lansing
Michigan
Rilett Pitches No Hitter in Clare County Softball
Dover suffered a no hitter as Burke Rilett on July 3 led a Dover loss to Murphy by 15 5 while Murphy later won again. Dick Murphy and Mel Leader led hitters with multiple hits. The column lists scores from June through July including Scott Drilling and Eagle games and upcoming matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County Softball League
DeMolay
Eagle
Smith & Weavers
Scott Drilling
Murphy
VFW
Dovers
McDonalds
Davison
Dover
Smith & Weaver
Clare
Dick Murphy
Stough
Colonville
Strouse
Wichert
Burke Rilett
Carrors
Mel Leader
Rilett
Woods
McGuire
Shull
Brasington
Dale Miller
Clare Mfe
Daie
Red Newman
Vern Woods
Newman
Cowless
Greer
Eberhart
Benedict
Pitchford
Hagle
Tom Murphy
Witmer
Squires
Don Newman
Scotts
R. Marshall
Colosky
Brown
MacDonald’s
F.W
Dover Colonville
Dover Murphy
Clare Mfg
McDonalds Eagle
Wievw
Ai Murphy
Culonville
Scout Master From Saginaw Addresses Clare Rotary Club
John Withridge, Scott Master from Saginaw, speaks at Clare Rotary Club luncheon at Hotel Doherty. He shares impressions of Camp Rotary and calls it among Michigan’s best. Program arranged by Dan McDonald with guests from multiple towns attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Withridge
Scott Master
Saginaw
Clare Rotary Club
Hotel Doherty
G. GC
Withridge
Rotary
Michigan
Dan McDonald
Laurence Seiter
David Seiter, Jr
Alfred Pierson
Frawlerville
Bernard Carman
Lansing
Sam Lang
Tom Baldridge
Sterton Oman
Nashville, Tenn
Glen Wolfe
Genter Line
Jack Benford
Glen Orin
Mt. Pleasant
Hugh Kersel
Marine City
Archery Angling Open For Carp Dogfish Gar In Southern Lakes
The conservation department legalizes bow and spear fishing for carp dogfish and garpike in about 200 southern inland lakes and rivers from July 15 to August 15. The season marks the first year such archery fishing is allowed, following a first segment ending May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservation Department
Heavy holiday traffic sparks multiple crashes near Clare
Several accidents occurred along US-10 US-27 and local roads during heavy holiday traffic. Allen Eugens Walker and John J. Abbott from Clare were treated after a bicycle entered US-10. Louise C. Hains and Lester Shaw caused rear and lane-change collisions. damages around $500 per vehicle. Seven year old Wezensky suffered severe lacerations after walking into Elizabeth Brown’s car. Ernest Wilson hit two hogs on US-27. hogs owned by H B Hubel. Robert Vodiea sustained a head injury when his vehicle skidded on US-10 near Farwell. Mercer Phillips and Clayton Hoppert were involved in a crash with a bank exit. Hoppert ticketed for failure to yield. Additional crashes on US-27 north of Clare involved Martin Simon and Edward Koehn, each with about $200 damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Eugens Walker
John J. Abbott
Clare
Clare General Hospital
Us-10
Lester Shaw
Ohio
Louise C. Hains
Toledo
Louise Hains
Michael. Wezensky
Tony. Wezensky
Harrison
Elizabeth Brown
Lansing
Us-27
Vic Wezensky
Ernest V. Wilson
Sault. Ste. Marie
Wilson
H. B. Hubel
Robert Vodiea
Mt. Pleasant
Farwell
Carl J. Haring
Mercer’ D. Phillips
R-3
Clayton Hoppert
Monroe
Hoppert
Martin M. Simon
Edward L. Koehn
Saginaw
War Casualty Harold Watson Killed in Korea
Cpl. Harold Watson Jr. 21 of Grand Ledge was killed in Korea June 16 while aiding a wounded soldier as a Medical Corps member. He served three years nine months. Remains were in Japan awaiting shipment to the United States. Funeral services planned at Grand Ledge Congregational Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Watson
iCorea
Medical Corps
Harold
Grand Ledge
Clare
Watson
Japan
United States
Battle’Creek
Grand Ledge Congregational Church
Traffic Violations Bring Fines In Municipal Court
David Kuhn of Midland pled guilty to reckless driving and was fined 29 dollars after a July arraignment. Wesley J. Powers of Greenville faced driving while intoxicated charges on June 29 and had license suspended after a 54 dollar fine. Lynn Meeker of Coleman pleaded guilty to drunk and disorderly conduct and was fined 10 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kuhn
Midland
W. B. Dunlop
Kuh
Wesley J. Powers
Greenville
Lynn Meeker
Coleman
Potter Campaign Gains Ground as Senate Bid Nears
Congressman Charley Potter, three term Republican, resumes drive for U S Senate after time in Washington for Defense Production Act debate and the Republican National Convention. A Detroit rally July 14 at Veterans Memorial Building features GOP colleagues and 28 year old Pat Hillings to boost Potter. He plans stumping in the Ninth District next Thursday and Friday while continuing to target Democrat Blair Moody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley B. Potter
United States Senate
Senate
Washington
Potter
Detroit
Veterans’ Memorial Building
Saren
Righty
Congressional
Dele
Gation
Pat Hillings
R. Calif
Ninth Congressional District
Blair Moody
Water Conservation Aids City Water Supply
City officials urge prompt cooperation with the water department amid extreme heat. The Clare City Commission, with the State Health Department, enforces sprinkling restrictions 6:00–9:00 am and 6:90–9:00 pm to safeguard health and fire protection. Violators face off and penalties before service restoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Health Department
John Hepler
Division of Engineering
Clare City Commission
State Department of Public Health
Pioneer Lady Dies At Temple
Catherine Rebecca Ducette Crawford a longtime Clare County resident died at home in Temple on June 26. Born September 6 1868 in Battersea Ontario she married Thomas Crawford August 12 1885. They moved to Clare County in 1886 and to Temple in 1905. Survived by husband five daughters two granddaughters 12 great grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral Sunday June 29 from the Church of the Nazarene Temple with Rev R J McBrainie officiating. Interment Fernwood Cemetery Temple. Arrangements by Fanning Funeral Home Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Crawford
Clare County
Temple
Catherine Rebecca Ducette
Joseph
Mary Jane Ducette
Battersea
Ontario
Thomas
Ethel Douglas
Grenwood Township
Jane Wheeler
Norway Lake
Pansy Haught
Anna Crawford
May Crawford
Cadillac
Church of the Nazarene
R. J. McBrainie
Fernwood
Fanning Funeral Home
Harrison
Nellie Loomis
Martha Jane
Munt
Faye Crawford
Emma Holmes
Tom Holmes
Frank Holmes
Herb Holmes
Dan Sabin
Douglas
Mrn
Sam Crawford
Lansing
Max Crawford
Holt
Frederick Tillingham
Carl Crawford
Mason
Harold Kernen
West Palm Beach
Fla
Forest Boss
Jerry
Judy
Janet
Newago
Harold Pruden
Detroit
Monica
Pam
Mt. Pleasant
Neil Crawford
Ludington
William Crawford
Washington State
Ardith Wheeler
Battle Creek
Clarence.McKimmy
Nashville
Wim. McIntyre and Jerry
Muskegon
Women Golfers To Enjoy Special Features In Game
Thirteen women golfers played at Glare Country Club on Wednesday July 2. Mrs Ann Olson posted a low net 34, a putting contest winner was Mrs Beatrice who also received a prize, and organizers announced prizes by Mrs Ruby Garfield and Mrs Adelaide Hilden for best ginger score and lowest putting average through the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glare Country Club
Ann Olson
Beatrice
Ruby Garfield
Adelaide Hilden
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fred M. Alger
Clare County Advisory Board
East Michigan Tourist Assn
Frank Davis
EMTA
Bay City
Jennings Archampault
Highway Group
Proctor
Ysabella County
Henry Craven
Herrick Church
Bell
Michigan Bell Telephone Company
Michigan Bell
Johnston's
Farm
Vernon City
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