Memorial Day Observed With Services Here
Memorial Day observance opened at 10:00 am with Clare Public School Band, wreaths by Gold Star Mothers and VFW, and a parade led by the American Legion. Cemetery services featured Rev. Leslie J. Nevins, address on wartime memory, and military honors with taps. Aerial parade showcased local plane owners in formations, and organizers credited the city, police, school, and sponsors for the successful program.
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Clare Public School
America
Doherty
Harold Parkinson
American Legion
Gold Star Mothers
Boy Scouts
Cub Scouts
Girl Scouts
Brownies
Gherry Grove Cemetery
Webber
Donald H. Holbrook
Leslie J. Nevins
Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Noble C. Davis
Ann Lynn Bayes
Clare
Frederick B. Scott
Lake
Ernest Irwin
Donald Dalton
R.F.D. Clare
Pat Walters
Mike
George McClain
Weidman
Russell Foell
George
C. K
City of
Beiter Brothers
Corsant’s
Maxowell
Death Notice Melvina James Passes After Stroke
Mrs Melvina James a longtime resident died at Clare Hospital at 2 00 pm after a cerebral stroke following ten days hospitalization Funeral services set for Friday at Thurston Chapel at 2 00 pm Rev M Honderich to officiate and burial at Cherry Grove cemetery
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Melvina James
Clare Hospital
Thurston Chapel
Rev. M. Honderich
Cherry Grove
Pasch Put On Probation For Fatal Auto Crash
Clarence M. Pasch a 29 year old Nottawa township farmer was placed on three years probation and fined 2000 after pleading guilty to negligent homicide in the death of eight year old Herman Walter Zeien son of Mr and Mrs Edward Zeien Rose Bush near Earler. The judge noted Pasch had little prior traffic trouble and praised his attitude saying he has been punished enough with his own feelings.
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Clarence M. Pasch
Nottawa Township
Herman Walter Zeien
Edward Zelen
Rosebush
Donald B. Holbrook
Earler Pasch
Holbrook
Pasch
Four County Dairy Day Seeks Top Stock in Clare
Dairymen from Clare Gladwin Isabella and Midland counties prepare for the fifth annual Four County Dairy Day at Clare Public School athletic field on June 14 with a pre banquet June 13 in Clare. Exhibits include Jersey Guernsey Holstein Brown Swiss and Milking Shorthorn cattle and a 2 30 pm consignment sale featuring 18 Holsteins 10 Guernseys two Jerseys two Brown Swiss seven males and 20 females. A $5 per head incentive helps with transport and shelter.
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Clare
Gladwin
Isabella
Midland
Hotel Doherty
Clare Public School
Wedgewood Room
Jim Hayes
Michigan State College
Jersey
Guernsey
F.F.A
Detroit
Paul D. Gibson
Harrison
Jeff Winey
Farwell
Four County
A A Open Meeting At Sacred Heart Church
The Clare Mr Pleasant groups invite attendance at an open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in the Sacred Heart Church basement tonight at 8 15 P M A Grand Rapids member will speak on alcoholism and AA efforts You may bring a wife or close friend and there is no obligation.
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Sacred Heart Church
Grand Rapids
Anonymous
Clare County Pioneer Rites for Nettie Barber
Nettie Barber 86 pioneer resident of Clare County died May 27 1950 at her Farwell home. Born September 19 1863 in Williams County Ohio she immigrated with Isaac Barber in 1900 to Michigan and settled on land later part of Harl Sanders farm. Survived by son Lee and daughter Linnie Flint among others. funeral plans noted.
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Nettie Barber
Williams County
Ohio
Joseph
Matilda Robinett
Farwell
Lee
Isaac Barber
Michigan
Harl Sanders
Clare
Jesus
Linnie
Flint
Avery
Holly
Page Hight
Myrtle Kranz Dies at Home in Hatton Township
Myrtle Kranz born January 28 1887 Otisville Michigan died May 26 1950 at her Hatton township home. Married Nelson Kranz in 1910 and had eight children. Funeral May 29 at Thurston Funeral Home with discourse by Paul Burnham. Buried Cherry Grove Cemetery. Surviving: eight children, one sister Maude Beagle and eleven grandchildren.
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Myrtle Kranz
Otisville
Michigan
Hatton Township
Nelson Kranz
Thurston Funeral Home
Paul Burnham
Cherry Grove
Gladys Moody
Harrison
Hazel Partridge
Elmer Kranz
Flint
Carl Kranz
C. Mavety
Traverse City
Edwin Kranz
Weldon Thompson
Pontiac
Russell Kranz
Maude Beagle
Ortonville
Rubber-a World Problem Emphasized By Bedell
Bedell of the B F Goodrich Company spoke to Clare Rotary and Kiwanis clubs on rubber prices and production. He cited a 60 percent rise since October due to US auto demand and stockpiling and urged expanding US synthetic plant output to stabilize costs. He noted trade policy and aid to Britain and Holland affect supplies but warned America can curb prices through government plants.
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Walter Bedell
B. BF. Goodrich Company
Clare Rotary
Kiwanis Clubs
Bedell
U. S
U.S
Britain
Holland
Far East
America
Instructors Sought for Red Cross Water Safety Program
Rev. L. J. Nevins calls for applicants to become water safety instructors this summer. Applicants must be at least 19 and a good swimmer. Training and registration for the Whitehall aquatic school in June will be provided with expenses paid and a salary during the summer.
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Red Cross
Rev. L. J. Nevins
Atluatic School
Whitehall
Michigan
Three Way Tie for Clare County Softball Lead
The Clare Manufacturing Company Grove & Cain and W. B. W. share the county softball lead after a Wednesday night clash. Week action includes Grove & Cain rallying past Thayers and Dover defeating Farwell in twilight games, with Harrison edging Thayers on Wednesday night and a tight schedule for next week featuring Clare Mfg and V. F. W. in key matchups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Manufacturing Company
Grove& Cain
Dover
Grove & Cain
Thayers
Curtis
Dickerson
Krauss
Haggart
Stanley
Farwell
Elton Marshall
Billet
Wiliams
Armentrout Colosky
Brown
Cain & Grove
Jack Brinkerhoff
Os. Orne
Hageart
Williams
Armentrout
Thayer
John Musser
Clare Mig
John Potter
Potter
Musser
Pitchford
Harrison
Heintz
D. Heintz
R. Heintz
V. F.w
Neiland
Cradit
Bill Lucy
Dale Miller
Lucy
Joe McNerney
Beautiful
Hendershot
Urquhart
Beck Rinet
Clare Mfg
Grove & Quin
I Farwell T
DeMolay
F. W
DeMolay Harrison
Seventy-One to Graduate From Clare High June 9
Clare High School prepares its sixty third Commencement with 71 seniors, the largest class, to receive diplomas Friday June 9 in the school auditorium at 9 15 p m. Senior Vesper Services are Sunday June 4 at 3 15 p m with Rev Leslie J Nevins delivering the baccalaureate. The program includes music by Harold Collins and a quartet, a memorial presentation by Robert Beck, and scholarships by Supt Austin F Bates.
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Clare High School
Leslie J. Nevins
Dale D. Welch
Alma College
Harold Collins
Alma Lee Seiter
Marsha Jean McKinnon
Marguerite White
Clara Jean Worstell
Green Cathedral
Robert Beck
Karl Ruby
Board of Education
Alma Lee Selter
Janette Becker
Jacque Lynn Cox
J. Stuart Bicknell
Former Farwell Resident Howard Frizzell dies in Jackson
Howard Lewis Frizzell, 40s, a Farwell native who worked in farming lumbering and later the Crankshaft Shop in Jackson, died at Foote Hospital Jackson at 3 PM Tuesday after two years of ill health. He served with the Jackson City Police until 1948 and was a member of Ganson Street Baptist Church and several lodges. He leaves wife Hettie, his mother Lessie Frizzell, three brothers and five sisters. Funeral in Jackson last Friday.
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Howard. Frizze
Farwell
Foote Hospital
Jackson
Howard Lewis Frizzell
Michigan
Lewis and
Lessie Frizzell
Hettie Underwood
Jackson City
Howard
Ganson Street Baptist Church
Home City
Leonard Carey
Order of “Police
Hettie
Alfred
Ward
Ford
Clara Hillier
Jennie Hamady
Stella Greif
Myrtle Friese
Emma Frizzell
Harry
Verne Frizzell
Elizabeth Hartley
Jessie Philips
Claré Hospital
US 10
Duathe L. Gordon
Midland
Darrell D. Cooley
Mt. Pleasant
Cooley
Gordon
Oscar Pickering
Charles H. Prather
Clare
Us-10
Burt McShara
Detroit
McShara
Prather
McSharn
Lew Erter
East Fourth St
Clare Hospital
Erter
Kroger Publishes Government Cook Book Special
Kroger prints a limited edition 96 page Family Fare cookbook for sale in stores starting May 31. The book from the U S Department of Agriculture costs Kroger 19 cents to produce, versus 9 6 cents from the Government Printing Office, and will not be restocked after the current supply ends.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Kroger Company
H. P. Robertson
Grand Rapids
U. S
Kroger
Bureau of Human Nutrition and Home Economics
Hendrie Brothers End Partnership In Local Market
Kenneth Hendrie will operate the Hendrie Brothers Market alone after the dissolution of the partnership with Jay Hendrie effective last Monday. Both brothers, Clare High School graduates, previously ran multiple ventures in Clare. Jay plans a new venture with Joe Forehand in Arizona before relocating due to health reasons. The Sentinel extends best wishes for their future business efforts.
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Kenneth
Jay Hendrie
Hendrie Brothers
Clare High School
Walled Lake
Jay
Joe Forehand
Clare, In
Coolidge
Arizona
the Sentinel
Jennie Silover Found Dead in Lake George Home
Jennie Silover longtime Lake George resident died Friday morning from a cerebral hemorrhage. Survived by three daughters and two sons with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Lake George Community Hall with Rev. Pete Davis officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brinton
Isabella County
Julius LT. Borst
Temple
Michigan
Susan Hinora
Mary Lorinda
Julius Rowley
James Harry
Clara Delia
Charles Lorenzo
Lake George
Garrett Silover
Charles H. Smith
Webberville
Kelly Morgan
Detroit
Wm. Lalham
Qwosso
Julius Borst
Hollis Haggart Elected President of Student Council
The Student Council president election was held on Wednesday May 29. Hollis Haggart won the post for next year after vote counting. An amendment was added requiring a OC average to join the council and safety replacements for poor performers.
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Hollis Haggart
Clare County Christian Action Meets Sunday Speaker Rev Brady
The Clare County Christian Action committee announces a monthly meeting at the Church of God in Clare on Sunday June 4. Rev Gerald Brady of Harrison will be the speaker and all are welcome to attend.
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Clare County Christian Action Committee
Church of God
Clare
Gerald Brady
Harrison
Record Holiday Traffic Fatalities Hit Michigan
A weekend crash toll shows Michigan at 35 deaths with 22 in traffic, the state fourth worst among U S states during the Memorial Day period. Police added patrols as 1.75 million motorists crowded highways, while local incidents included a drunk driving arrest in Harrison and injuries in Farwell area crashes.
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Michigan
Ilinois
California
Texas
Mt. Pleasant
Clare County
Butger
Gruno
A. B. Hagen
Harrison
Forest fires scorch Clare county. 52 acres largest so far
Field and Stream notes 26 fires in Clare county this year through May 24 burning more land than the other five district counties combined. Michigan Department of Conservation planted 3,000 brook trout in the South Branch Tobacco River last Monday, by Paria Division crew using Fiske Hatchery gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Michigan Department of Conservation
South Branch
Tobacco River
Paria Division
Fiske Hatchery
Bob's Sales and Service in Clare Near Desoto and Plymouth
Local listing for Bob's Sales and Service located in Clare serving nearby Desoto and Plymouth. Includes address cue and business name.
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Bob
Clare
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Arthur Cemetery
Hatton
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Goodrich
Clare HI
Farwell Passes
Jennie Silover
Lou Erter
Hk. Base
Indianapolis
Ind
Us-27
Lone Pine
Don Bell
Chester Killips
Sault Ste. Marie
Wm. B. Dunlop
DE Soto
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