Local golfers enjoy tournament at Twin Elms
Twin Blins golf course reopened by Wm. E. Bowler after needed repairs and care. A special club meeting followed a day of eighteen holes and a social dinner. Mort Gallagher led the club presidents and Roy Comer was proposed as coach while funds were raised for prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Blins
Wm. E. Bowler
Richard Woodcock
Henry Doll
George White
Burke Collins
Woody
Ed. Johnston
Gerald Callihan
Jesse Hampton
Norris Elden
Jesse
Mort. Gallagher
Mort
Mort Gallagher
A. E. Mulder
O. D. Bayes
Clyde Harris
Roy Comer
Hether
Leo Hampton
Callihans
Peren
Last SPARS Officer Training Class Convenes Sept 11
The final SPARS officer training class at the Coast Guard Academy in New London will meet on September 11. Civilian and enlisted SPARS applications must reach headquarters by August 15. 664 women have been commissioned, with 63 in training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coast Guard Academy
New London
Conn
Coast Guard
Washington
Women’s Reserve of
The
Spar
Houseman Bldg
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Stewarrd
Names of Those in Service From Surrey Wanted
The Farwell Labor Day Committee seeks a complete list of residents from Surrey township serving in the armed forces. Send names and ranks to Harold Schofield, Farwell, Michigan, or drop them at Schofield's Grocery at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surrey
Farwell
Surrey Township
Harold Schofield
Michigan
Schofield
Modern repair shop added to Brewer store
A new thirty one by sixty two foot repair shop is built onto the rear of the Brewer Implement store on West Fourth Street Clare. The concrete block structure includes steel sash windows a hoist wash rack and welding equipment. Forrest D Brewer will offer complete tractor and farm implement repair servicing and painting upon completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewer Implement
West Fourth Street
Clare
Forrest D. Brewer
First Layne Well Constructed Here By Wm H Caple
Harmon Ness of Indianapolis a Layne subsidiary drilled Clare s first Layne Patent Shutter Screen and Layne Gravel Wall water well with Wm H Caple of Clare representing the company in contracting with the city and supervising construction producing 2 000 000 gallons of water daily. Layne Northern Company will drill the second well with E N Young as contractor and supervisor. expected output 2 000 000 to 3 000 000 gallons per day. Work to start once priorities are arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon-Ness
Indianapolis
Indiana
Layne & Bowler, Inc
Memphis
Tennessee
Clare
Wm. H. Caple
Michigan
Layne-Northern Company, Inc
Mishawaka
E. N. Young
Army Air Cadet Exams Set for Midland High School
Major Harry C. Olson of the Detroit Aviation Cadet Examining Board will conduct mental examinations for prospective Army Air Force Aviation Cadets at Midland Senior High School on Wednesday August 2 at 1 00 p m. Eligible candidates are men 17 or about to turn 17. those 18 or older are excluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Olson
Detroit Aviation, Cadet Examining Board
Midland
Army Air Force Aviation
Civil Air Patrol
Barstow
Clare Masons Defeat Herrick In Tight Game
In a close contest the Clare Masons beat Herrick 2-1 on Friday July 21 as Herrick’s late error and a pass led to the decisive run. Herrick rallied in the seventh but a double play ended the threat. Temple then routed Farwell 18-1 behind Grisdale’s pitching and Temple defeated Rosebush 4-0 Tuesday July 25. The schedule lists upcoming clashes Houghtons Drugs vs Masons and Brown Corners vs Harrison on July 28 with more games to follow and a small turnout for a July 20 swimming class at Loon Lake due to chilly weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Masons
Herrick
Masons
Ware
T Herrick
Temple
Farwell
Grisdale
Marshall
Rosebush
Depew
Presley
Houghtons
Brown Corners
Harrison
Loon Lake
Rev George Aikens to Preach at Eagle Church
Midland pastor Reverend George Aikens will occupy the Eagle Church of God pulpit next Sunday morning. He is well known in the community and residents are urged to attend for his message on the question What did you do for Freedom today Buy Bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Aikens
Eagle Church
George Aikens
Midland
Eagle Church of God
Pvt Pat Walters Cited for 100th Combat Mission
Pvt Pat Walters of RFC 2 Clare an aircraft drope and fabric specialist with the Eighth Air Force Liberator Group in England is cited for distinguished service in 100 combat missions over Europe. The group under Col Irvin A Rendle conducted its 100th mission aiding Allied landings in France with targets including Berlin Friedrichshaven Poland Norway Holland Belgium Gotha and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick J. Walters
RFC 2
Clare
England
Europe
Irvine A. Rendle
Rawlins
Wyoming
France
James P. Hodges
Berlin
Friedrichshaven
Poland
Norway
Holland
Belgium
Gotha
Wood Parts Inc. to Open New Factory in Clare
Wood Parts Inc of Cadillac leases the former Clare Trailer plant from Chas. Strange and will produce combination storm sash and screens with three new dry kilns and 3 000 feet added floor space. Hiring for Clare plant starts soon with about fifty employees planned in three months as labor and housing assistance are urged locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Parts Inc
Cadillac
Clare Trailer
Chas. Strange
Clare Travel Coach Company
W. Y. Barrowclough
Clare
P. O. Box
Cadillac Michigan
Barrowclough
Harold Moline
Henry Ackerman
Wood Products Inc
Order Extra Papers Early Shortage Forces Limited Print Run
Due to an acute shortage of pulpwood and newsprint The Sentinel can print only the weekly copies needed. Readers desiring extra copies must order by Tuesday of the desired week to ensure availability. Extra copies are sold while supplies last but no guaranteed quantity is available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Hammel
Norman Hayward
Glen
Mt. Pleasant Lodge
Hayward
William Widner
I.O
Betty Irwin
Harry Crampton
James Oman
Clare
Farwell
Shepherd
Mt. Pleasant
Brinton
Weidman
Sentinél
The
Sentinel
Well Known Resident Kate Miller Dies at 56
Kate Miller born June 24 1888 in Vernon Township Isabella County Michigan died July 20 1944 at Mt Pleasant Michigan after a long illness. A Clare High School graduate and longtime teacher she served 34 years in Michigan schools. Funeral services were held at Thurston Funeral Home with Rev Harry Cleveland officiating and burial in Cherry Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Miller
Clare High School
Mt. Pleasant Hospital
Miss Miller
Nettie Miller
Howell
Mt. Pleasant
Paul A. P. Miller
Mary Riley Miller
Vernon Township
Isabella County
Michigan
Clare
C.M.T.G
Wayne University
Detroit
Holbrook School
Hamtramck
Methodist Church
Glare
Asbury Methodist Church
Nazarene Church
Carl
Winnie
Paul
Frank
Spring Lake
Nettie B
Nancy Jane Miller
Otto E. Vander Bosch
Frank Edward Miller
Frank B. Miller
Thurston Funeral Home
Harry Cleveland
Cherry Grove Cemetery
Casualties and Honors From World War II Casualties
Pvt Pete Schilling of the Medical Corps was wounded in France on D Day and awarded the Purple Heart. His wife Miss Josephine Green of Clare taught in Alanson last year. Lt Jack Maxwell of Duluth Minnesota was killed in a Hawaii airplane crash July 17. he earned his wings in Eagle Pass Texas in 1943 and had been in Hawaii several months. He is the nephew of the Clark County Maxwell family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Schilling
Medical Corps
France
Josephine Green
Clare
Alanson
Jack Maxwell
Duluth
Minnesota
Hawaii
George Maxwell
Maxwell
Eagle Pass
Texas
John Horden
Bert
Arthur
Norman Maxwell
Wounded Marine Private Leland Wilde Reported June 17 1944
Washington July 25 1944 Mrs Mildred Vining Clare Michigan learned her son Private First Class Leland S Wilde USMC was wounded in action on June 17 1944 while serving his country. Details were not available yet and the Marine Corps advised not to reveal ship or station to avoid aiding enemies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland S. Wilde
Washington, D.C
Mildred Vining
Clare
Mich
USMC
Reed Lawton Sings at Idéal Theatre Charity Event
The Idéal Theatre drops the usual screen feature on Tuesday August 1 to present Reed Lawton International Baritone under Clare Methodist Church Women's Society of Christian Service. The performance begins at 8 30 p m with one show, admission 60 cents including federal tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idéal Theatre
Kive
St. Mark
Reed Lawton
Women’s* Society of Christian Service
Clare Methodist Church
Noted Baritone Reed Lawton to Perform in Clare
The Clare Methodist Church Women’s Society presents New York baritone Reed Lawton at the Ideal Theatre on Tuesday August 1 at 8 30 EWT. Lawton, known from radio stage and opera, will sing arias and numbers from Naughty Marietta Vagabond King Roberta and the Barber of Seville with guest artists. Tickets are sold at Houghton Drug Store and Farmers Produce Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Clare Methodist Church
New York
Reed Lawton
Ideal Theatre
EWT
Connecticut
Europe
America
Graham McNamee
Model Tobacco
Chevrolet
Lucky Strike
Manhattan
Houghton Drug Store
Farmers Produce Co
Well Baby and Pre-School Clinic Held in Clare
A community health clinic for well babies and preschool children will be offered at Clare city hall Friday July 28 from 10:00 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 3:00. Free weighing measurement and optional vaccines for smallpox and diphtheria will be provided. Mothers are urged to attend with infants. the Tri County Health Unit and Dr. Madeline Donnelly will be available for consultations during weekly hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Health Nurse’s
Clare
State Board of Health
Tri- County Health Unit
Tri-County
Madeline Donnelly
Harold Brooks Joins Holstein Friesian Association of America
Harold Brooks of Clare has been admitted to the Holstein-Friesian Association of America by unanimous board vote. The association approved 878 applications, expanding its ranks as the world’s largest dairy cattle recording organization with over 34 000 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Brooks
Clare
Cief
Michigan
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Board of
National Holstein Association
Pioneer Anna Gilmore Dies After Long Illness
Anna K. Gilmore, born 1860 in Saginaw, died July 22 at the home of her daughter in Millington after a fall and extended illness. Survived by six children and seven grandchildren, she lived in Clare and Mt. Pleasant before settling in Clare. Thurston Funeral Home conducted services with Rev. E C Leyter and music by four granddaughters, with burial at Cherry Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna K. Gilmore
J. L. Meachum
Millington
St. Louis
Lansing
Anna K. Lange
Frederick Lange
Saginaw
Midland
Clare
Lulu
Edward Gilmore
Pere Marquette
Farwell
Grant Township
Harrison Junction
Hinkleville
Gilmore
Mt. Pleasant
St. Johns Lutheran Church
Cherry Grove
Clare County Republican Convention Held in Harrison
The Clare County Republican Convention met in the Clare County Courthouse in Harrison on Thursday July 20. Theo G Bowler was temporary chairman and Dr Gerald E Lamb temporary secretary. Bowler became permanent chairman and Lamb secretary. The county committee for the next two years elected includes Bowler Murphy Williams Lamb Schaaf. Delegates to the State Convention on August 1 in Grand Rapids are Luce Norman Bowler Horton with alternates Carpenter Bowler Murphy Luce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County Republican Convention
Clare County Court House
Harrison
Theo. G. Bowler
G. E. Lamb
Clare County Republican Committee
Lulu Murphy
Bruce Williams
Gerald E. Lamb
Fred W. Schaaf
Grand Rapids
Don Luce
Maud Norman
Wm. E. Bowler
Mabel Horton
Ben Carpenter
Genevieve Luce
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Twin Elms
Covene
Layne
Army Air Force
ODD Fellows and Rebekahs
Island Park
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
District No. 20 Association
Island Park Mt. Pleasant
Mt Pleasant
John DeLamare
Brother Hahn
Shepherd Lodge
Glen K. Hammel
Grand
Ernest Irwin
Pvt
Pat Walters
Danée
A. A. Vandergrift
Marine Corps
Tues
Baritons
Methodist
W.S.C.S
Holstein Friesian Alsn
County
Clare County Committee
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