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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1939
Page
1
The Clare County Agricultural Fair is announced for August 29 to September 1, 1939, with nightly entertainment except Tuesday and a larger 48 page premium booklet funded by 1200 dollars in advertising. Secretary Ira Miller reports strong merchant support and plans for expanded free attractions and grandstand booths.
Representative Roy O Woodruff of Michigan's Tenth District was elected a delegate to the Inter parliamentary Union's 50th anniversary meeting in Oslo Norway opening August 14. He and Mrs Woodruff sail from New York July 26 on the S S Manhattan and return September 7. Woodruff sits on the Ways and Means Committee and is on the unions Disarmament Committee due to naval affairs experience. about twenty five Congress members will attend.
Willard Bell, a newly certified American Red Cross Senior lifeguard, will guard Clare Mill Dam swimming area daily from 1:00 to 6:00 PM. The site is active, moving water and free from city disposal, making it a suitable swimming spot during the Forty-fifth Anniversary celebration activities.
About forty Durand golfers travel to Clare Sunday to compete with the local club. A highlight features Bilis J. Bowler of Durand facing his brother Theodore G. Bowler of Clare in a Bowler vs Bowler matchup as part of a mixed visiting team of about twenty five men and fifteen women.
Farmers welcomed Monday’s rain though winds near hurricane force caused damage in the rural area north of town. A windmill toppled at S. J. Green farm and apple trees were ruined on Dr. Sanford farm. Silo, trees, and crops were blown down near Jas Sutton farm. The Wm. Battle Jr. barn shifted six inches on Johnson farm. Mrs. Fred Goodman’s car left road into a ditch when a tree fell. Her spirits were dampened but no serious injuries reported.
The Twin Elm golf team played in the Central Michigan Amateur Golf Association event at Mt. Pleasant over three days. Matches featured Leo Hampton losing to Wallie Moore, Mort Gallagher to Russell Allsweed, Ed Johnston to Bob Phillips, and Gerald Callihan to Bob Tiarris, with several other results including Ralph Kortze defeating Byron Gallagher and Hampton reaching the consolation final. The Clare club had a prior loss in a tournament at Mt. Pleasant the previous week.
The Rosebush camp meeting will occur August 4 to 13 in Johnston's Grove one mile north and 1½ west of Rosebush. Rev. H. H. Thompson of the Standard Church will preside with preachers and singers from Canada New York Michigan. Three daily services at 7:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Free camping on grounds for attendees.
Funeral services for William Fisher 77 prominent lumberman who died of a heart ailment in Shamrock Florida were held at the Putnam Lodge Cross City with Rev. W B Wilson and Rev Milton Gardner officiating Fisher a native of Kincardine Ontario worked 18 years in the southern lumber industry as logging superintendent for Putnam Lumber Co Survivors include daughter Mabel son William Jr and Frank brother four sisters and five grandchildren The body was taken from Gainesville for burial in Surrey township cemetery Farwell Michigan on July 29
Clare county woman Paula Ortiz, 69, died after an automobile overturned on a county road near Gilmore township Isabella county. The car’s driver Ortiz, with Cruiz 17 and Feliz 16 escaping injury, was said to have lost control on loose gravel. Coroner to hold inquest.
Mr. Lewis Richard of Michigan State College forwards a contract to Helen D Hether for renewal of music work in Clare County. To secure the contract she must guarantee 15 percent school participation and attend at least five of six meetings plus all rehearsals.
The Norman family schedules a second annual reunion at Frost Town Hall on Sunday August 13. A summer costume jewelry sale and gift items will accompany the event.
Mr and Mrs C H Breen of Clare announce their son Herbert Breen has passed his Navy examinations and is stationed at the U S Naval Training Station Newport R I He says he likes his new duties and provides his address at the training camp Oliver Herbert Brean U S N Company 3 Newport R I
George Walters aged 68 of Grant township was found dead in his barn Sunday. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Methodist church with Rev. M. R. Honderich officiating and the interment in Cherry Grove cemetery. A life sketch will appear next week.
About three hundred people attended the police and firemen's benefit ball at City Hall Friday evening. Music by Denny Dennis and His Band and a floor show entertained guests while a generous sum was raised for the police and firemen's benefit fund after expenses. Captain Art Damoth thanked the audience as organizers expressed appreciation for the help received.
A special May Term session in Clare County Circuit Court was held in Harrison with Judge Ray Hart presiding to hear short matters before vacation. The main item was Newton Kress vs Harry I Irvine a Bill to Quiet Title concerning Temple land. Witnesses included Thurman Swartz William A Bolen and Newton Kress. The judge issued a decree for the plaintiff.
William Grant Terwilliger, 24, of Charlotte, son of Mr and Mrs Cal Terwilliger former Clare resident, died from injuries after a car skidded and struck a tree near Jackson Saturday night. He and two fellow baseball players were returning from a Detroit Tiger game when the crash occurred.
Eight people were injured in two separate weekend crashes. On US-27 at Rosebush Howard McDonald 48 crossed left and crashed into Donald Belding 21. McDonald suffered chest injuries and facial cuts. Hmil Markie a passenger was cut on the head. Harold D. Brooks lost control on townline road. Calvin Hale 16 sustained a right arm injury. At Clare County General Hospital Joy Crane 47 Battle Creek was arrested for improper overtaking after sideswiping Vera Whipple 44 Holt. Whipple had internal injuries and rib and scalp wounds. Mrs Chas Marici Battle Creek had scalp wounds. The crashes occurred five miles north of Clare on US-27.
Howard C. Hilliker 38 died suddenly Friday morning July 21 1989 at his Lake home. A longtime Lake school teacher and Barryton native he was married to Beatrice Pitts and father to Nada Natalie Iris and adopted son Dale. He leaves a father stepmother sisters brothers and many friends. Funeral services were held Sunday in Barryton.
Attorney general Thomas Read held that a motorist must report a single vehicle accident with injury. Senator Callaghan questioned a license revocation of Albin Soingon of LeRoy for not reporting the crash after a tire puncture. The rule aims to collect statistical data, not to initiate court action, and also covers damage to others property.
The one story modern residence of Thos C Holbrook on West Sixth street was completed this week by Ripenburg and Jackson. The Ho lbrooks invite interested parties to tour the home tomorrow Saturday July 29th with contractors and material firms offering showings.
Walter H. Larman Post Drum and Bugle Corps and wives visit Lake George for a wienie roast in the park. Depart Clare Community Building at seven, arrive at seven thirty, meet at Lake George Community Building. Corps will perform music, wear white trousers and shirts, bring coffee cups, and wives are invited. Clare Luce and Frank Thilly, both Lake George residents, join the group.
State Highway Commissioner Murray D. Van Wagoner announced the department has published the second summer edition of Michigan’s highway map. The map details completed projects since the last edition and outlines ongoing construction projects. Copies are available on request from the department.
The Tenth District Associations met at West Branch with 300 delegates from fourteen counties. Conrad Walker of Clare was unanimously elected District Commander for 1940, leading about 2500 Legionnaires across 23 Posts. A close contest chose Edward J. Donoghue as District Vice Commander.
James A. McKay presents state camping park near Five Lakes in Grant township Clare County. Four acres on Perch Lake donated by McKay. Clare Rod and Gun Club aiding with fence posts and fencing. A second work bee planned Friday July 28 to finish fencing and brush clearing for a road grade. Conservation Department may wash a well if weather allows. Park open to public for fishing and camping named McKay Park.
Clarence Lindemulder began duties as assistant cashier at the Citizens State Bank last week with fourteen years in general banking. He previously worked at Peoples National Bank in Grand Rapids and is described as a congenial man. The bank expects his family to join him in Clare as soon as a suitable home is secured.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a cattle butchering or meat market item. The readable text mentions a market name, possibly Reighner Meat Market, with unclear details and quotes.
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