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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1942
Page
5
The Clare Sentinel editorial page outlines the Feighner and Parish editors as key publishers and contributors. The piece underscores the paper’s role in community discourse and the editorial association guiding its voice and governance.
The notice outlines postage and subscription rates, 1.50 yearly to Michigan, 2.00 elsewhere, 5c per single copy, and display ad charges on application. Liners and locals 10c per line, fillers 5c, with 10c heading. Card of Thanks 25c per ten lines. over that 8c per line. Resolutions and poetry. probate notices requested via Judge Bates for printing by THE SENTINEL.
Local residents hosted and visited kin from Prescott Detroit Midland Flint and Windsor while Sheriff Seaver Amble attended the State Sheriff Convention in Alpena. Numerous arrivals extend the weekend at homes on Lake Street and nearby areas as extended families vacation and attend weddings and showers.
A series of visits and trips are recorded as residents and relatives travel between towns. Mrs Lettie Hil hosts family, others attend Farm ers week at State College. Mr and Mrs Roth visit Clare. Clare and Monte Clare visit Harrison friends. Leo Skinner and family visit Houghton Lake. and more weekend guests and vacations are listed including Alma and Dayton Ohio connections.
Mrs Daniel Sullivan hosted a Friday July 24 bridge party with guests Mrs Hugo Harrison of Pontiac Mrs Allen Henderson Mrs Robert Roth Mrs Samuel Morrison Mrs Ronald Keller and Mrs Jack Ferguson Harrison won high score Keller took consolation prize Henderson placed second and won traveler's prize.
Clinton Hilton presides with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Russell Cook leads services at 11:15 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Evening services follow. Special services on Wednesday at 8:00. Young People meet every Friday evening.
Elder David Bailey is the pastor. Church services are at 10 30 a m with Sunday School at 11 15 a m. Oriole and Bluebird groups meet at 7 30 p m followed by Evening Services at 8 00 p m.
United Brethren Church announces prayer meeting Thursday at 8 p m Sunday School at 10 a m with Clara Smith as superintendent Worship service at 11 a m and Sunday evening services at 8 p m.
Reverend H. E. Philo presides with Bible School at 10:00 a m Charles Van Blarcom superintendent church services at 11:00 a m Junior Endeavor at 6:00 p m and Senior Endeavor at 7:00 p m.
The piece promotes gas masks for wartime use with a can and elephant nose design costing $9.25, transparent headgear that won’t fog, and two masks for $18.75 with War Bonds. It urges buying War Bonds at banks or post offices and donating at least ten percent of income. The Citizens State Bank in Clare, Ala., is named as a supplier.
A timid man in a prize fight quips he will duel the tough challenger. The bully agrees, but the timid man specifies weapons as grammar at twenty paces, turning the encounter into a humorous standoff rather than a fight.
An elderly woman asks a policeman for directions and is told to take the 412 bus. Later she remains in place, cheerful, explaining the 412 is her 400th ride and 12 more buses will pass before she arrives.
A handsome trophy was offered at a golf club for members who had never won a prize before. The popular winner thanked the club and proposed a toast to everyone present who had never had a drink before, framing his victory as a fitting celebration.
A man on a London bus carries a hundred-pound bomb under his arm and tells the conductor it is a delayed action bomb being taken to the police station. The conductor smartly suggests placing it under the seat.
A famed Paris bookshop removed all window books and hung large portraits of two dictators with a tiny volume of Victor Hugo's Les Miserables placed between. After days the display was found by German authorities and the shop was closed.
An Arctic explorer recalls candlelight freezing and unable to blow it out while his rival claims words froze in his mouth in fragments of ice. The exchange contrasts two extreme cold anecdotes from polar travel.
A diner alerts staff after finding a hook and eye in chicken salad. The waiter explains the object is part of the dressing hardware. The exchange uses humorous dialect to describe the odd find.
A humorous observation notes that many people dislike their own jobs and project disapproval onto others who try to manage other people's concerns. The quip contrasts personal discontent with the urge to govern others.
A roadside pile of stones carries a lamp atop, guarded by an old man. When a motorist asks its purpose the guard explains the lamp helps people see the stones. The driver asks why the pile exists and the guardian concedes it is to justify placing the lamp.
A lively remark describes a girl whose eyes seem to speak with personality and charm. Joe notes a sharp glance signals when she plans to swear, implying a vivid, expressive character.
Humorous exchange where Aunt Irma recalls a childhood warning about remaining with ugly faces, and Little Helen retorts that Auntie was warned too. The light dialogue hints at a family dynamic and playful conscience from youth.
A provincial schoolboy recalls hockey sticks and fishing trips. Jackie mentions a cold at the creek and a bruising at home.
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