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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1947
Page
4
The McEwan Fourth corner fountain now works after a new bubbler was installed. The city park fountain, previously out of service, is back online with a fresh bubbler. Fountains at McEwan Fifth and South McEwan also renewed. Citizens and visitors can now access pure drinking water on hot days.
Report notes confusion over how long a dealer's license may let a city police car operate. It states municipal vehicles must be registered but not licensed, mentions a new car for Clare, and notes back orders delaying plate changes at Jackson.
In Mt Pleasant a well known local resident visited a tensorial barber for a haircut. He saw an officer ticketing his car across the street and hurriedly argued his case. After moving the car he needed change to renew his meter, leaving the barber with the cloth and the barber contemplating calling the authorities.
Halley's comet appears roughly every 76 years with historical sightings across eras and is due for its next observed return in 1986. It highlights a long record of celestial events and public fascination.
The Chester Richard family learned Monday of the death at 7 30 a m of Will L Wright former publisher of the Carleton Messenger He fell on ice a year ago breaking his hip and was bedbound for months He had turned the paper over to his son and son in law and with Mrs Wright spent months in Missouri Funeral services were held at Carleton at 2 30 o clock Thursday afternoon
Michigan Bell cites ongoing rate reductions that saved customers 20 million dollars yearly and notes requests for increases filed in 29 states. The firm argues new rates are necessary to fund better service and attract investor support, asserting service quality would suffer otherwise.
The Clare High School graduating class of 1944 will hold a reunion at Wilson State Park Harrison on Sunday August 17 4212.
In 1946 Americans consumed more than 40 million pounds of pills and powders. Industry data show widespread use of medicinal remedies and over the counter preparations across the country, reflecting postwar health trends and consumer demand.
Michigan State College will resume Farmers Week January 26 to 29 1948 after wartime and enrollment pressures closed the event in 1945 46 and 1946. Dean BH Anthony cites growing winter term demand and facilities improvements to accommodate about 40 000 farm visitors from 80 000 previously.
Clare Airport Propwash reports a Dawn Patrol at Grand Ledge with about 200 planes including Ken Thibaut Augustus Wellman and others. Early risers K and wife Walt Foell and Charlie Prather won prizes. expansion work on a new hangar continues with completion hoped by mid August.
Cauliflower and broccoli are cabbage cousins with similar value and texture. Cauliflower forms a white head while broccoli has dark blue green florets. Both are best when not overcooked. boil water first, cook uncovered, twenty minutes for whole cauliflower or ten to twelve minutes for florets.
Inland Fisheries and Game department data from Maine recount 18 accidental incidents where hunters were mistaken for game. Twelve non fatal cases involved red clothing mistaken for deer, one fatal mis identification as a fox, and two partridge misidentifications with khaki attire.
The highest point in Arizona is Humphreys Peak, an extinct volcano in the San Francisco Mountains, rising to 12,611 feet.
General Vandegrift announced a near term reorganization of the Marine Corps to prepare for atomic warfare. Atlantic and Pacific fleet marine forces will be reduced in size and made more flexible with smaller self contained units carried by submarines planes or dispersed surface vessels. Fire power will rise as infantry regimental and artillery headquarters are eliminated and six gun artillery batteries replace four.
Mrs. Margaret Bowden recalls a coastguardsman trapped in a wreck who scrawled brakes and too late in the sand before dying. Roy Lee Evans, 22, of Elizabeth City, was pulled free to die hours later at a Norfolk hospital. his final word was Pray.
In Malden Massachusetts Glenwood E Brann Jr 11 suffered severe burns to toes and waist and lost both legs after being tied to a cellar post by two companions and burned with a hot poker during a “Cowboys and Indians” game. He was hospitalized at Whidden Memorial after operations were performed. The Brann family has three children and news was withheld until the birth of a daughter.
Nine B 29 bombers and at least 150 officers and men will fly to Germany around June 1 for training then visit Royal Air Force bases in England. The RAF stressed the trip is solely for training and no Superfortresses are known to be in Europe. The plan to fly around the world was paused after State Department concerns about Russian reactions.
The Moskvich radio receiver hits the Moscow market delivering clear reception of The Voice of America and BBC Russian service on short wave. Priced at 1,500 rubles about 300 dollars, the set targets consumers seeking international broadcasts.
In Louisville Kentucky Mrs Aman da Brock 78 became Mrs Thomas Foster Duvall 78 at St George's Catholic Church. The couple, romance began after church and they walked home together forming a five month courtship before the wedding.
Pvt Clair E Wood has a new address listed at R A 16251686 Co D 70th Tag Bn 21st Tag Reet RTC Fort Knox Ky aligning with Army movement records.
Pvt G A Smith now stationed at Fort Benning Georgia posts new address 16249729 Holys and Service Airborne Brigade S T R in Kort Benning Georgia.
Corporal Ernest Dan Osborn comes home Friday after one year and one month of service with the U S Army in Germany.
James A. O Grady yeoman third class USN son of Mr and Mrs James L O Grady Farwell is serving aboard the USS Pocono flagship of the Atlantic Fleet now visiting ports on America's east coast. The Pocono will visit New York New London Newport Boston and Argentia Newfoundland. Jim is spending a 15 day leave with his parents before departing for Newfoundland.
Navy recruiters from Saginaw will be at the Clare post office on Friday July 18 to interview men interested in enlisting in the regular Navy or Naval Reserve. Enlistment terms include three four and six years with no parental consent needed for men eighteen and over.
The Clare Library Association will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday July 22 at 8:00 PM in the city library. Mia Jay Green and Mrs Theo Bowler were named to the nominating committee.
The 4 H Club of Randall School invites former pupils and teachers to a homecoming on Sunday July 27. Bring family friends and a picnic lunch. The program includes speakers contests and other activities organized by the committee.
The Clare County Bar Association will close offices Thursday afternoon with one attorney available each Saturday for those seeking legal services. July 19 Mr Naumes July 26 Mr Hughes August 2 Mr Holbrook August 9 Mr Naumes August 16 Mr Hughes August 23 Mr Holbrook August 30 Mr Naumes September 6 Mr Hughes. Signed Donald E Holbrook Joseph E Naumes Harold B Hughes.
The Brush College School hosts its annual reunion at the Community Building on Sunday July 20. Former teachers pupils patrons and friends are invited. Dinner will be pot luck and served at 1 30 o clock.
Walter Smedley expresses gratitude for loyal support and the splendid vote he received at the Farwell Monday school election. He thanks all who helped and contributed to his campaign and victory.
Bids will be received until July 23 for building footing and wall and removing old wall at the Phimsey schoolhouse Vernon District No 1. See Fred Verrette or call 216 W3 Clare for details.
Denton Brothers cement block makers announce they are open for business at their location three miles west of Clare on old US-10. The notice indicates the nearby site and confirms active operation at the specified address.
Anna Denno expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for flowers cards and letters received on her eighty ninth birthday.
Bids will be received at the City Clerk's office for the collection of garbage in Clare. Alex McKinnon, Clerk, announces the bidding process and submission location.
For rent a furnished apartment at 314 N Main St Mt Pleasant. Share rent with elderly man. No other obligations. Write Mrs Harold Murphy Clare R 2. Also: WANTED for washings or fancy curtains see Mrs Sadie Ogle. I am experienced in dyeing fabrics and dry cleaning and solicit your business. For sale a heavy John Deere trailer mower seven foot cut used one year. John Presley 3 miles east of Clare on old US 10. Phone 7220 F183. FOR SALE 1941 Special Deluxe Plymouth sedan can be seen Monday 203 W 7th St Clare HE BR Bates. FOR SALE 100 lb ice box in good condition Mrs Bert Lloyd Dunlop Road.
We thank relatives and friends for sympathy and kindness after the death of George Penney. Appreciation goes to Rev. Henderich for comfort and to Mrs. James Brandon Zella Tryon, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Tryon, and Mrs. Helen Tryon.
M.P.S.C. licensed trucker Frank Poet advertises regular trips to Detroit stock yards and household moving services. Contact 146-112 in Clare for reliable hauls and local moving help.
The Rebekahs plan a bake sale on Saturday August 2 at Guiette’s paint and wallpaper shop on McEwan Street. All members are expected to contribute.
A public dance takes place every Saturday night at Brinton town hall featuring Walling’s orchestra. Harl Blodgett plays Mer, 37te.
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