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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1950
Page
1
Col. Glenn B. Arnold announced 946 Michigan men will be ordered to induction centers by September 1 with local boards calling more than 1,500 for pre induction physicals in early August. About 40 percent from Wayne County and others from densely populated counties.
Dr Alfred D Austin a University of Detroit Dental School graduate class of 1950 will open offices in the J H Doherty block next Monday He is a native of Antrim county Michigan where he attended Bellaire High School He served five years as a Navy Air Corps fighter pilot after Pearl Harbor and earned a B S from Central Michigan College of Education in 1946 He then earned a DDS from the University of Detroit in 1950 He and his wife Lucetta Bowler of North Bend Oregon have two children and now reside in the Bowler apartment
Dave McKay of Dow Chemical told Clare Rotary last Wednesday that the Korean War served as a war laboratory for Russia. He noted Russians lack long term capabilities for modern mechanized warfare, citing manpower as their main edge, and spoke on his Russia observations during prior work there.
A fire just before noon Saturday destroyed one two story tenant house at Cornwell Ranch and threatened five others. Mr. and Mrs. David Goodrich and baby lived there. neighbors and ranch workers helped save belongings as other houses were kept from burning. Loss placed around 3000 dollars.
William Harold Underwood known as Bill was born in Clare April 9 1948 and died June 24 1950 at age seven. Funeral services were held June 27 at Doherty Funeral Home with Rev. L J Nevins and choir. he rests in Cherry Grove cemetery beside his father Harold Underwood. survivors include his mother sisters grandparents and many relatives.
Rev Brute White of Carson City will be guest speaker at Blagle Church of God Sunday July 16. He is a very able speaker. All are welcome.
Mt Pleasant Rosebush and Farwell won to close the gap on Seaton, idle at the top. Rosebush beat Beal City 6 to 4 as Tom Grove hurled six no hit innings before six hits in the last three. Mt Pleasant beat Coleman 14 to 6 after a late rally to break a 6 6 tie in the eighth. Farwell topped Harrison 11 to 6 with Ed Willey collecting key hits.
The Chesoning Showboat runs July 12 to 16 with guests including Governor G. Mennen Williams Ex Governor Harry Kelly Secretary of State Fred M Alger Jr U S Representative Fred Crawford Ink White Michigan Press Association president U S Federal Judge Frank Picard and District Rotary Governor Ralph J Hyde The Showboat Chorus of 75 with six endmen performs around four top comedy acts and two named bands.
Congregational church plans an outdoor potluck on the lawn to inaugurate a new garden and fireplace with a Family Night supper served at 6 13 pm. A large crowd will meet Pastor Rev. Oscar Olaon and family to welcome them as the new pastor. The Congregational Guild Society holds a Breakfast session at Mrs. Alberta Bicknell’s home at 9 30 am on Thursday July 1 0th with coffee.
The Clare Kiwanis Club will sponsor a two hour three ring circus at the Dave Ward show grounds in the southeast part of the city on Monday July 31 with matinee at 2:30 and evening show at 8:00. Admission is 50 cents for children and 90 cents for adults. No carnival or games of chance. Boy Scouts Girl Scouts 4 H F F A and similar groups selling ten dollars of tickets before July 31 will get one free admission. Top selling boy will be clown for a day. top girl will be queen for a day. Contact their organization leader to obtain tickets.
Dover exploded for seven runs in the tenth inning to beat Thayers 9-2 after a nine inning pitcher's duel. Cain & Grove saw their 12 game win streak end as Budd Hendershot shut them out on three hits. Clare Mfg blanked DeMolay 5-0 with Musser earning the win. V.EVW posted an 11-0 shutout of Harrison. Dover upset Clare Mig 6-5 in eight innings as H. Wenzel moved to seven hits in two games.
At Clare School District No 2 meeting in the auditorium about 150 attended. Board President J Stuart Bicknell was unanimously re elected to a new term after nomination by Attorney Harold B Hughes. Secretary Bayes reported assets and a 20 mill budget for next year with final $6 000 building payment due next year.
Facilities at Michigan State College are being prepared for 1 000 guests at the annual Homemakers Conference July 18 21 formerly Farm Women's Week. Deadline for applications to the county extension office is July 10. Two German guests of the State Department Kaethe Viertel and Maria Wiederer will attend to study farm and community life and extension methods.
Tommy Davy, son of Mr and Mrs John Davy, drank fuel oil from a pop bottle in a garage. He was rushed to Central Michigan Community Hospital Mt Pleasant where his stomach was flushed and he recovered by Thursday afternoon. Neighbors suspect older children caused the spill.
Local business Bob's Sales and Service in Clare offers parts and service for De Soto and Plymouth vehicles. The shop advertises trade options and repairs, aiming to attract customers seeking classic car support.
Vernon township and Vernon City plus Consumers Power Co. signed a contract to install street lights along US-27. One 6,000 watt light, two 2,500 watt lights, and five 2,500 watt lights in the residence area will be installed. Residents pay 168 dollars of 208 total. township covers 40 dollars.
The Clare Junior Legion baseball team edged Mt. Pleasant 5 to 2 to force a coin flip deciding which club represents the area in the district tournament at Bay City. Both teams sit 4-1, tied for first, with Midland favored to impact the race depending on upcoming results.
William Henry Hartman died at his Bay City home after a two year illness at sixty six. He leaves a daughter Vera Behmlander two grandsons and two great grandchildren and siblings. Services were held at Gephart Funeral Home Bay City and later at Clare Methodist Church with burial at Cherry Grove cemetery.
The Blue Star Mothers will hold a meeting at the hall Monday night July 17 hoping for a good turnout after a small attendance on July 8 due to the Fourth. Hostesses were Mia John Waddington and Mrs Grover Undyke who served a delicious lunch.
Dewey I. Glen of Farwell was jailed after pleading guilty to malicious destruction of property for trying to remove a parking meter head. He was fined 25 dollars or 15 days in county jail and chose the jail term.
Milton Converse Jr of Buchanan Michigan has been chosen for the two week All-State High School Band at the National Music Camp Interlochen July 17 to 30. The fifteenth annual group includes orchestra band chorus and piano with guest conductors and a full daily schedule of rehearsals performances broadcasts and elective courses. He is the grandson of Mr and Mrs L M Converse of Vernon township Isabelle County.
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