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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1948
Page
5
A school election is set in Isabella town hall on Monday June 14 to elect one trustee for a three year term on the five member school board. Polls run 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Qualified electors may vote. At 8:00 p.m. the annual school meeting follows with reports from officials and any proper business heard.
Scoutmaster Harry Hopkins announces a June 18 trip to Detroit to watch Detroit play Boston. Local recreation leaders plan a junior league with teams from Rosebush Seaton and Mt Pleasant. Boy Scout and Walton Scout troops will join the new league for summer games.
A list of songs and albums including It’s Magic Nature Boy Love Somebody Confess Where the Apple Blossoms Fail I’ve Got a Crush on You Last April Spring In December Crumba It’s the Samba Who Killed Her Sposin Better Luck Next Time Goofus You Were Meant for Me A Fella With An Umbrella The Blue Horizon Baby Don’t Be Mad at Me Melody Time Blue Shadows on the Trail Why Don’t You Do Right Silver Spurs Rag Unloved and Unclaimed Teardrops in My Heart Popular Albums Columbia the Gem of the Ocean Conga With Cugar Let’s Put Out the Lights The Emperor Waltz.
Memorial Field hosts five week series of migrant friendly entertainment each Wednesday evening. Miss Francis Martin and Miss Bernice Moreno notified Rosebush families about the plan featuring motion pictures, singing and folk dancing. Sports for men and boys plus storytelling and games for women and girls will be provided.
The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church met at the church with Mrs. John Crawford in charge. Mrs. Hugh Watson arranged the program and entertainments, committees were appointed for the upcoming housewarming at the newly purchased manse, with Mrs. Watson and Mrs. George Dixon organizing the program and refreshments respectively. The meeting was the final session of the season, with the next to be held the first Wednesday in September.
Vernon supervisor James Walsh led a board including Preston Johnson Clyde Forbes and Emmett McGuirk inspecting a bridge in Nottawa township. Walsh climbed into the creek to probe the underpinnings, nearly falling before Johnson's quick aid ended the scene and the meeting.
Curious tracks discovered on the west side of Memorial Field after Friday rains excite the village. Veterans cannot identify the animal, leading to speculation it is the wild elisorus advertised as lost by a traveling circus. Circus reps to arrive with trained dogs for capture.
A five member board met in Rosebush to hire teachers for the coming term. Mrs Lola Fordyce North Rosebush Mrs Johnny Jacobs South Rosebush Mrs Geraldine Blodgett Hast Rosebush and Miss Catherine Carpenter West Rosebush were contracted. Jordan school awaits action by Central Michigan College. Enrollment last year was 147 and may grow. County Commissioner Knapp noted limited state transportation reimbursement for off main highway pupils.
The text discusses votes on two ballot questions: raising the fifteen mill limitation to a simple majority and extending the time limit on a bond issue from five years to twenty years. The discussion centers on fiscal controls and borrowing duration for local government.
Mr and Mrs Derry Dunn and their son Bobby took a weekend trip to Canada visiting Hamilton and Toronto. They viewed Niagara Falls from both sides and traveled through New York State Ohio Pennsylvania and Michigan enjoying gardens Buffalo Erie and countryside.
Mr and Mrs Harley Smith and daughter Marvella spent Friday evening with Mrs Elsie Methner. George Bader and Elsie Methner drove to Hudson Lake for Sunday night supper. Irvin Shively and family were dinner guests of Floyd Shively. Dickie Shively is improving from measles. Marabelle Smith of South Dakota stays with Bonnie Grace. Joe White and family visited the Prout home. Mrs Prout recuperates after surgery. Gerald Hovey hosts visitors from Flint and Alma for graduation. Several other local visits and hospital notes complete the week’s roundup.
The Meth odist Church Young Adult class gathered at the Memorial Field pavilion for fellowship. Nova West chaired the meeting while Mrs. Duval Wirst led a discussion on Family Life in the Rural Church. Seventeen members and six children attended. the next meeting will be moved to June 27 due to Fourth of July events.
Mr and Mrs Jesse Shaner hosted a birthday dinner for sons Stanley and Louis with a large group including Louise Shaner and children and other Shaner family members. Memorial Field pavilion hosted a Sunday picnic with many family and friends. Mrs Russell Yost organized a shower for Mrs Murray Mogg with four tables of play and a refreshed service for many guests.
A growing pickle business expands into large scale growing and processing, turning pickles into a major industry with significant economic impact.
Local brief notes from Rosebush highlight community events and societal updates. Mentions names, dates, and places tied to gatherings, meetings, and public notices appearing on pages ten and fifteen.
Rosebush defeated Hope 8 to 2 before a large crowd on Sunday. Bob Sharp pitched his first game of the season, allowing five scattered hits, as Rosebush connected with six hits off Hope pitchers Browslee and Filmore. Next Sunday, June 13, Rosebush travels to Weidman for a likely standout game.
Neighbors have two wins and one defeat in league play. The squad has strengthened since the opener loss to Seaton, and sharp ball handed play is anticipated moving forward this season.
The Saturday night program offers a free feature The Great White Plains on Memorial Field along with several comedy shorts. Local residents are invited to attend the outdoor screening.
A classified notice from Clare advertises free pickup and delivery service by Band Box Cleaners with contact phone 34 for residents seeking laundry and dry cleaning.
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