Neff and Bayes Re-Elected to Clare School Board
A near record crowd attended the Clare Public School District meeting to elect two trustees. Dr. G. B. Neff was re elected unanimously for three years and O. D. Bayes won a three year term amid multiple contenders. The board approved the annual report detailing receipts and expenditures, building funds, and upcoming plans including a 24 member committee to study a building addition and staff improvements for September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Public
Board of Education
J Stuart Bicknell
O. D. Bayes
the Sentinel
G. B. Neff
Marvin Witbeck
al. Holbrook
Alex McKinnon
Ed. Johnston
David Seiter
Bayes
Witbeck
Educaton
J. Stuart Bicknell
Leo Brown
Hart Ruby
Former Clare Resident George R Marlin Dies in Lansing
George R Marlin a former Clare resident died at a Lansing hospital Tuesday noon July 5 after forty years in Lansing. He was a charter member of the First Church of the Nazarene and served on its official board. Survived by widow two daughters Grace Kroodsma Hast Lansing and Mrs Edward Sump Lansing two grandsons and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday July 7 at the Nazarene Church with Rev T T Liddell officiating. Interment Maple Hill cemetery Charlotte. Attending from Clare were Mr and Mrs Ward Boody and Mrs Roy Watters with others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Marlin
Lansing
First Church of the Nazarene
Auto Body Company
Fisher Body Corporation
Grace Kroodsma
Hast Lansing
Edward Sump
The
Nazarene Church
T. T. Liddell
Maple Hill
Charlotte
Clare
Mia
Ward Boody
Roy Watters
Mit, Pleasant
Mt Pleasant Legion Junior Beats Clare in July Contest
Mt Pleasant junior baseball team defeated Clare 7 to 6 here Thursday afternoon. Tommy Pishos pitched the full game for Mt Pleasant, drive in the decisive eighth inning with a triple and an RBI single. Gary Morley allowed seven hits and struck out thirteen for Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant Legion
Clare
Clare American Legion
Mt. Pleasant
Tommy Pishos
Pishos
Gary Morley
Mt Pleasant Green Sox overwhelm Harrison in 20 6 rout
Ephriam Marshall of Mt Pleasant Green Sox homered three times after Tom Connor led off with a single as Mt Pleasant crushed Harrison 20 to 6. Marshall drove in six runs and scored twice boosting his average to .3875 in a dominant offensive day shared by nearly all Mt Pleasant batters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephriam Marshall
Mt. Pleasant
Harrison
Lyle Neeley
Vaughn Geiger
Jack Bishop
Geiger
Leaton
Rosebush
John Reehbauch
Weidman
Wise
Harold Schafer
John Cummings
Pastor Wim P D Powe resigns from Clare Congregational Church
The pastor Rev Wim P D Powe submitted his resignation to the Church Board last week. The resignation takes effect in September at Clare Congregational Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Congregational Church
Wim. P. D. Powe
First Congregational Church
Michigan plans modern highway signs for trunklines
The Michigan State Highway Department, with Federal 50 50 cost sharing, approves a $1 5 million program to replace 2350 miles of trunkline on 13 major US routes including US 2 10 12 under the 1944 Federal Highway Act and a national standard manual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan State Highway Department
Public Roads Administration
Charles M. Ziegler
Michigan
Congress
The
American Association of State Highway Officials
Institute of Traffic Engineers
National Conference On Street and Highway Safety
Young Men Must Register for Selective Service Under 1948 Act
Colonel Glenn B. Arnold Michigan State Director outlines the 1948 Selective Service registration rules. All male United States citizens or residents ages 18 to 26 must register at a local board within five days of turning 18 or at the nearest board if away from home, and keep the board updated on address or status changes. Non-citizens and those returning to the U S must register within specified times, with penalties up to five years in prison or a $10,000 fine for violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn B. Arnold
Michigan
Selective Service
Arnold
United States
Alaska
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
Porter Dominates Saginaw Valley Model Plane Meet
More than 1,200 spectators watched 67 planes at Midland as Bay City Clare Plint Midland and Saginaw entrants competed. Bill Porter took first in junior and second in senior speed division, with others from Flint Saginaw andbay city earning top honors and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saginaw
Truman Devore
Dick Miller
Danny Smick
Gary Devore
Mike Dow
Bill Zaharee
Chris Hansen
Tom Barth
Verwayne Ownes
Miller
Bill Porter
Local Burglary Reports Spark City Police Investigation
Police investigate several break ins including Dan McDonald Garage July 5 with about $5 stolen, Children's Center July 5 attempted entry, Luke's Service Station July 11 fuel pump taken, and Emmet B. Robinett's July 11 seven chicken pies taken. Walter Broh of Clare charged with fraud for a bad check. Bilton Allen of Clare charged with indecent liberties with a minor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan McDonald
Children’s Center
Luke’s Service Station
Hast Us-10
Emmet B. Robinett’s
McEwan Street
Walter Broh
Clare
Wm. B. Dunlop
Bilton Allen
Chris Kapplinger Laid At Rest In Friday Funeral
Chris Kapplinger born in Waldbach Germany October 19 1879 died July 6 1949 at Clare Hospital age sixty nine years eight months sixteen days after years of ill health. He came to the United States at age two settling in Grant Township Clare County Michigan later worked in the lumber industry in Northern Michigan and road construction in several counties. Survived by three brothers Charles of Saginaw George and William of Grant Township two sisters Mrs Karoline Eldedge of Brocton Illinois and Mrs Emma Krell of Grant Township several nieces nephews and many friends. Funeral services were held Thurston Chapel Friday at 2:00 led by Rev Leah Garden with burial in Cherry Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Kapplinger
Karoline and
Carl Kapplinger
Waldbach
Germany
Clare Hospital
United States
Charleston
Michigan
Grant Township
Clare County
Charles
Saginaw
George
William
Grant Townships
Karoline Elledge
Brocton
Emma Krell
Thurston Chapel
Leah Gardén
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Haley Garfield Vie For County Club Championship Title
Mrs. Lucille Haley defends her 1948 title and Mrs. Ruby Garfield reaches the finals after two preliminary wins in the Women’s Club Championship. Rain threatens a delay for the final. Garfield posted an 88 to lead medalists while Haley defeated Mrs. Doris Bonstelle and Mrs. Harriet Naumes in tight matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Haley
Ruby Garfield
Sentinel Press
Haley
Doris Bonstelle
Harriet Naumes
Grace MacArthur
Tim Frey
J. Ryan
Mark Bicknell
Titus
Central Michigan
Fine Attendance at Clare and Farwell Well Baby Clinics
Attendance at Well Baby Conferences in Clare and Farwell has been excellent since the start two months ago, says Dr. Irwin C. Sweet. Women from the Clare and Farwell Methodist Churches receive praise for making the program possible. A follow up conference is set for July 20 in Clare and July 21 in Farwell. appointments are mailed but walk ins are welcome 9 to 11 AM.
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Clare and
Farwell
Irwin C. Sweet
Farwell Methodist
Clare Methodist Church
Farwell Methodist Church
Sweet
Dull’s Kasco Feeds Store Partners With Jamesway Line
Dull's Kasco Feeds & Farm Service will handle the Jamesway line of barn poultry and hog equipment in Clare area. James Manufacturing Co since 1906 has branches in Ft Atkinson Elmira and Oakland and specializes in planning equipping and ventilating farm buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dull’s
Kasco Feeds & Farm Service
Jamesway
Clare
James Mfg. Co
Ft. Atkinson
Wis
Elmira
N. C
Oakland
Cal
No Money Down On Major Repair Work
Dan McDonald promotes a Ford deal offering no money down for major repair work with emphasis on friendly service and customer ease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan McDonald
Langston Opens Skytop Drive-In Near Alma
Jas Langston owner of the Roxy Theatre at St Charles opens the Skytop Drive In theater 144 miles west of St. Louis and 1 ½ miles north of Alma on US 27. Two shows nightly rain or shine with car speakers and a modern snack bar. Baby bottle warming service and insect control. No baby sitters allowed. Free pony rides and free admission for children under 12. Langston known in Clare for former Michigan Bell affiliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Langston
Roxy Theatre
St. Charles
St. Louis
Alma
Us-27
Langston
Clare
Michigan Bell Telephone Company
Clare Mfg Dominate County League Standings
Clare Mfg wins fifth straight to seize first place after a 9-2 victory over Dover as Freeman Wiley leads with three hits. In other games Bauers end VFW streak with 12-8 win and Rosebush edges Clare Mfg 11-10 in a pitcher duel. Williams and Brinkerhoff key Dover losses. solid hits pace Clare Mfg murderers row through July.
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Dover
Farwell
W. Wenzel
Bauers
North Bradley
Paul Williams
Jack Brinkerhoff
Brinkerhoff
Williams
Depew
Marshall
Rilett
Hutchinson
Stanley
Phillips
R. Urbaniak
S. Urbaniak
Dale Stough
Clare Mfg
Freeman Willey
V. FW
Green
Richter
Clare
Schlafley
O'Dell
Pitchford
Alien
Harrison
K. C
John Potter
Jim Murphy
Rosebush
Mfg
Eddie Powell
Murphy
Beck
Potter
Strauss
Quillan
Powell
Schutt
Schlaffey
O’dell
D D Ranch Rodeo Delights Crowds Near Clare
Over 100 horses and riders competed at the Double D Ranch near Clare on US-27 drawing a crowd of about 600 for nearly five hours of western events. Dexter Hubel led the Grand Entry on Midget. his filly Mello DG was killed earlier when struck by a truck. Awards went to Marvin Bonham for high points, Sylvia MéQuestion led among women with three firsts, and Carolyn Carter won the potato race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Double D
New Arate
Clare
Us-27
Dexter Hubel
Mello Dg
Arlie Gorr
Jake Walker
John W. Dunlop
Mark
Marvin Bonham
Gladwin
Marvin
Sylvia MéQuestion
Sylvia
Bonnie Davis
Merrill
Margé Fenby
Harrison
Carolyn Carter
Cornwell Ranch
Archie
Chest X Ray Units Visit Area Fairs This Summer
Tri County Health Department teams will offer free chest x rays at three area fairs from mid July to October. Four mobile units from the Michigan Department of Health tuberculosis program will screen residents over 14. Past three years found 1 375 suspect cases. last year five units visited 39 fairs discovering 764 suspect cases. If abnormal, guidance to a physician is provided. if normal, a card confirms normal results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-County Health Department
Michigan Department of
Fens
Hter
Norman Lee
Ati Af Canes
Pg A
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Neff and
Eph
Coleman
Colemaan
Mt. Pleasant Green Sox
Jim Joslin
Seaton
LI Pet. GB
Ise
U. S
Garfield
Clare and Farwell
Farwell Church
Dull's Kasco
Jamesway Line
Jas. Langston
St. Louis-Alma
Morris Kapplinger
Wallace
Bellows
DeMolay
Schaffers
Johnnie Colosky
Irwin
Armentrout
Gunderman
Spicer Colosky
Brown
Morris
Kapplinger
Bill Campbell
Wayne Cowles
Harold Strouse
Urbaniak
Langsdon
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