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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1949
Page
5
Sound effects announced a fire siren installation in Isabella township with unannounced blasts causing community alarm. Volunteers rushed to the hall believing a fire, while a real call occurred for a barn blaze on the Carl Kamfp farm south of the village.
Merchants sponsor a free moving picture night at Memorial Field on Friday. Bobby Breen stars in Breaking the Ice, followed by Abbott and Costello in Oysters and Mussels. Organizers plan parking upgrades so audiences can see and hear from their cars.
The Isabella-Denver 4-H Club reorganized for summer. 12 members. Rita Epple is president, Bill Coughlin vice president, Irene Coughlin secretary, Ann Swindlehurst treasurer, Jimmy O'Donnell reporter. Girls lead project The 4-H Girl Entertains. boys focus on livestock and other projects. Meeting planned for June 14 at Charles Epples.
One of the largest crowds ever attended the free film shows at Memorial Field Friday night. Preston Johnson oversaw the program which pleased the audience. The Field Committee underwrites the series planned for the entire summer season. Harry Johnson of Ithaca visited the Ralph Miller home Wednesday.
The Center church will host a Children's Day program during the 9:36 a m service arranged by Mrs. Cameron Mrs. Orrin First and Mrs. Ida Johnson. Walton Farm Bureau meets Tuesday evening June 14 in the Center church basement with David Bellinger as chairman and Darwin Johnson leading the discussion on tractor licensing.
The W S C S of the Center church will serve a noon dinner on Wednesday June 15. The committee includes Mrs Wellington Funnell Mrs David Bellinger and Mrs Edna Taylor. They will finalize plans for a Grass Day lunch stand to be operated June 22 at the Block farm.
Charles Mumford of the Farm Bureau spoke to Isabella County Women’s Activity Committee about a state camp at Interlochen, two delegates named, dates in June, and reservations. a U.S. language on dumping laws, a Grand Rapids Rural Health Conference, and a July 14 Farm Bureau picnic at Island Park Mt. Pleasant with local volunteers organizing contests beverages and table arrangements.
The Orrin First home hosted a family gathering Friday to celebrate the 30th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. First and the 46th of Mr. and Mrs. Morrison. Duval First presented slides from Holland tulip festival as guests enjoyed dessert and gifts were given. Attendees included Fay and Harry Johnson and many relatives from Remus Ithaca Mr. Pleasant and Mr. Pleasant areas.
Rose Bush Consolidated School secretary Lou Moon says the election to fill two board seats will be held Monday June 13 at town hall from noon to 7 pm. The annual meeting follows at 8 pm. Only two candidates were filed Lloyd Spaulding and Lawrence Robert Hachman seeks to retain his seat. Spaulding is board president and Robert treasurer.
The Rosebush Methodist Church will not hold Sunday morning worship on June 12 due to Rev. Willis Dunn attending conference in Albion. The planned Children's Day program is cancelled and Sunday School remains at 10 30 a m.
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid held its final meeting of the season with president Mrs Edgar Fetterly presiding. The group planned evening meetings for September and October and voted to resume in early fall.
The Loafers 4-H Club led by President Donald Morrison discusses entering a float in the Mt. Pleasant Fair and attending the Four County Dairy Day at Clare. Members plan livestock entries, practice stock judging at Earl Grace’s home, and a June 18 hay ride with a wiener roast at Little Mountain. Adult leaders include Earl Grace and several members plus two visitors attended.
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