Gilmore Pioneer Ferdinand Brasington Dies at Home
Ferdinand Brasington, a longtime Gilmore township resident born February 24 1866 in Waterford Michigan, died peacefully at home June 6 1941 after an eleven year illness. He married Ellle Roberts March 1 1906 and leaves a wife two children two grandchildren three brothers two sisters a half brother and many relatives. Funeral services were held at the Gilmore Church of Christ Monday June 9 at 2 00 p m with J 8 Penick pastor officiating and burial followed in Gilmore cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand Brasington
Waterford Township
Oakland County
Michigan
Gilmore Township
Ellle H. Roberts
Gilmore
Claud E. Brasington
Floris M. Bowen
Lansing
Gilmore Church of Christ
Gilmore Cemetery
Penick
Benedict elected president of Wolverine Telephone Pioneers
Howard W. Benedict of Detroit, Michi gan Bell, was elected president of Wolverine Chapter No. 10 Telephone Pioneers of America. He succeeds Earl Reynolds. unopposed for the post. Division vice presidents were chosen in a statewide mail election. Curtis and Kuhn re elected secretary and treasurer. The organization includes Bell and independent company workers with 21 years of service or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard W. Benedict
Detroit
Michigan Bell Telephone Company
Wolverine
Michigan
Telephone Pioneers of America
Benedict
Earl P. Reynolds
Grand Rapids
Dudley H. Frick
Western Electric
Central
Lower Peninsula
Earl D. Walmsley
Saginaw
Upper Peninsula
J. Albin Carlson
Escanaba
John E. Johnson
Frank L. Curtis
Arthur C. Kuhn
Bell
Wolverine Chapter
Billroy's Comedians to Perform in Clare Tent Theatre
Billroy's Comedians bring their big tent show to Clare on Saturday June 21 with a star cast and 15 vaudeville acts. Helen Franklin, noted beauty winner from Miami Florida, headlines the cast along with 25 vehicles in the touring entourage. The big tent sits on West Fifth Street US 10 with free parking and doors opening at 7:16 pm for an 8:15 pm show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Billroy
Helen Franklin
Helen
Miami
Florida
Franklin
America
West Fifth Street
Us-10
Fifth Annual Clare High School Pioneer Distributed
The fifth annual Clare High School Pioneer edition was distributed this week. Edited by Chester A Richard Jr, published by the Journalism Club under Supt B D Kennedy. Printed on enameled stock with a Duchrome cover, twenty eight pages, thirty one photos, seniors’ snaps, linoleum carvings, and dedicated to senior Evelyn Olson who died earlier this spring.
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Clare High School Pioneer
Pioneer
Chester A. Richard, Jr
Journalism Club
Supt. B.D. Kennedy
Evelyn Olson
Mrs Sarah Elizabeth Downing obituary and funeral notice
Sarah Elizabeth Fair Downing born September 6 1865 in Canada died June 8 1941 at seventy five. She moved to Deckerville Michigan at twenty five and married Homer Leslie Downing May 2 1894. Survived by daughter Alice Comstock granddaughter two sons in law Bert Badger and Tommie Comstock plus relatives. Funeral June 6 at Miller Funeral Home Farwell with burial Surrey township cemetery. Elm Grove Extension Group to host ice cream social June 20 at Elm Grove Grange Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Elizabeth Fair Downing
Marshell
Elnora Fair
Canada
Deckerville
Michigan
Homer Leslie Downing
Nellie Trene
Alice Mae Comstock
Jackson
Alice Comstock
Bert Badger
Farwell
Tommie Comstock
Methodist Church
Miller
Surrey Township
J. S. Penick
Gilmore Church of Christ
Frank Kapplinger Loses Eye After Wire Wound
Frank Kapplinger returned home from the Veteran's Hospital at Dearborn after an accident on May 28. A wire pierced his left eye during the incident, destroying its sight and leading to removal surgery May 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kapplinger
Veteran’s Hostital
Dearborn
Golgotha Passion Play at Clare High School Auditorium
St Cecilia church presents the biblical drama Golgotha at Clare High School auditorium on Wednesday June 18. Merchants supporting the event include Houghton Drug, Jackson's Meat Market, William H. Bicknell Co, Clare Hardware, J J Green Clothing, Gays 5c 10c, Clarified Bakery, Andersons Drug, Economy Drug, Leo Hampton Service, Bob's Garage, Barnes Cafe, Kroger, A P Food, Vandewarkers, North Star Grocery, Schaeffer's Dairy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houghton Drug
Jackson's
William H. Bicknell & Co
Clare Hardware & Furniture Co
J. J. Green
Gays
Clarified Bakery
Anderson’s Drug
Economy
Leo Hampton
Bob's Garage
Barnes Cafe
Kroger
Vandewarker's
North Star Grocery
Schaeffer's Dairy
Local Names Mentioned in Greenwood School Notes
Readable fragments list individuals including Donald Roth from Grand Rapids and Austin Bates with references to Keith Hunter George Parent Mrs. William Gordon and Dr A H Mulder. The record preserves names without full context or event details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gordon
Austin Bates
A. H. Mulder
Donald Roth
Keith Hutter
Clare High School to Graduate 57 Seniors Tonight
Clare High School prepares for commencement exercises with 57 seniors set to receive diplomas at 8 00 p m in the school auditorium Dr John W Dunning of Alma College will deliver the commencement address Donald Roth of Grand Rapids will join Keith Hunter for the musical preludes and postludes The class night program featured a radio style broadcast and a six act playlet among other tributes in the Clare auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare High School
Chicago
Merritt Ogle
WCHS
Clare High
Harold Brooks
Geraldine LeRoux
Rita Crequem
Faynell White
Emma Robinette
Donna Blum
Sing Sisters
Gloria Perry
Barbara Houghton
Arlo Qden
Colemanneither
Burdo
Arlo Oden
Chester Richard
Theodelle Allen
Marrisi Kapplinger
Mary Clyde Sarver
Schlafley
Georgia Parent
Bessie Sutton
John W. Dunning
Alma College
Donald Roth
Grand Rapids
Keith Hunter
Sentinel
To Sew for Red Cross at School This Afternoon
The local Red Cross Chapter urges volunteers to join this afternoon in the Home Economics room at the school for plain sewing. Next week will be the same time and place but moved to Thursday. Attendance has been light recently due to Commencement prep, yet continued help is needed for National Defense demands.
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Red Cross
Special Father s Day Cakes at Local Bakery
Readable notes mention Father s Day cakes from a bakery with a phone contact. The fragmentary text hints at special offerings and a reminder to visit or call for orders.
Hall Family Reappointed to Methodist Circuit in Clare Farwell
Dr and Mrs John H Hall return to the Clare Farwell Methodist circuit for another year by appointment of Bishop J R Wade. Hall, who moved from Nebraska last December, has led a successful ministry and parish improvements in the area.
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John H. Hall
Methodist Church
Hall
Nebraska
Michigan
The
J. R. Wade
Detoit
Clare
Farwell
Easter Seal Sale Surpasses County Quota
Clare County exceeded its $140 goal with $155.68 raised for the Easter Seal Sale aiding disabled children. Half stays locally, half funds state and national headquarters. campaign chairman Mrs. Kuno Hammerberg thanks the Clare Sentinel for cooperation.
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Clare County
Michigan
Clare Sentinel
Kuno Hammerberg
Tri County Eastern Star Meet In Farwell Next Thursday
The Clare Gladwin Midland Association of the Order of the Eastern Star holds its annual meeting in Farwell on Thursday June 19 with afternoon and evening sessions. Mrs. Stanley Masten of Clare gives the welcome address. Beaverton Chapter conducts the memorial service. Zenobia Chapter officers exemplify the Degrees. Alice L Seeley Chapter serves a dinner with reservations due by noon Monday June 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare-Gladwin-Midland Association of the Order of the Eastern Star
Farwell
Stanley Masten
Clare
Beaverton
Zenobia
Order
David Mair
Fred Busche
Lynn Fisher
Alice L. Seeley
Clare Students Win Athletics and Activities Awards
One hundred twenty students received letters pins and certificates in the Clare High School auditorium at 3:00 Monday afternoon with Douglas Pax tor presiding. Awards were presented by Coach Leo Brown for athletics Hmil Pfister for debating Miss Geraldine LeRoux for Glee Clubs Sept. 1 Dy Kennedy for Safety Patrol and Keith Hunter for band. Albert Samborn president elect of the Student Council received the oath of office from retiring President Gal vin Foss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare High School
Douglas Paxtor
Leo Brown
Hmil Pfister
Geraldine LeRoux
Dy Kennedy
Keith Hunter
Albert Samborn
Galvin Foss
Successful Vacation Bible School Closes at Loomis Gospel Mission
A session of summer vacation Bible School at Loomis Gospel Mission concludes with strong attendance. The closing program is planned for Thursday, June 19 in the evening.
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Loomis Gospel Mission
Food Handlers Attend School of Instruction Here
Clare County food establishments will send employees to three weekly evening classes at the Tri County Health Department. Classes are June 24 July 1 and July 8 from 8:00 to 9:30 p m in City Hall rooms. Dr Helen Lanting speaks on diseases and transmission with a film Twixt the Cup and the Lip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Tri- County Health Department
Health Department
Helen Lanting
Local sportsmen view big game pictures and shooting demo
One hundred fifty sportsmen and friends gathered at City Hall auditorium to see big game movies by Claude Parmelee under the Clare Rod and Gun Club. The group watched bear moose and deer footage filmed in Canada and witnessed Parmelee’s shooting demonstration at Brack art gravel pit.
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City Hall
Claude Parmelee
Clare Rod and Gun Club
Parmelee
Brackart
Callum Dam
Mary Williston Dies at Home in Clare at 91
Mary Williston born in Canada May 16 1850 died at her Clare home June 7 1941 aged 91 years 21 days Her husband John and two sons preceded her in death She leaves one daughter Laura in Pardo Canada and many nieces nephews and cousins Services were held at the home Monday afternoon with burial in Cherry Grove cemetery Rev John Hall officiated
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Mary Williston
Canada
Clare
John Williston
Laura
Pardo
Michigan
Cherry Grove Cemetery
John Hall
Clare County Red Cross June Meeting Held at Harrison
The Clare County Chapter of the American Red Cross met at Harrison High School with members present. Officers planned institutes on Home Service questions for June 19 at Cadillac and formed Volunteer Service Committees to manage sewing, home service, and epidemic readiness. The 1943 budget lists funds for Home Service, health activities, transportation, and supplies.
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County Red Cross
Harrison
Clare County
American Red Cross
Harrison High School
Henry Gardner
Thomas Belt
Frank Higgins
Paul Gibson
Stuart Bicknell
Mabel Horton
Mabel Mulder
Madge Lamb
Iaa
Mary Young
Army
Navy
Red Cross
Yocal
Horton
Gardner
Belt
Higgins
Bicknell
Mulder
Cadillac
Congregational Children's Day Services Planned
A union service of the First Congregational Church and Sunday School is scheduled for next Sunday morning at 10:00. Each class will contribute, aided by a committee of the superintendent teachers and helpers. A baptism service will also be conducted by the Pastor. Proceeds from the envelopes will fund four youths to attend the High School Summer Conference at Olivet. Parents are urged to attend and have every church family represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine Frey
John Hall
Clare Methodist Church
Moses
First Congregational Church
Trig
Olivet
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Gilmore Pioneer
Patricia Harrold
Mary Lou LeFavour
Rita Creguer
Norman Fisher
Ruthie Schug
Eveleen Smith
Mona Jean Harvey
Sarah Elizabeth Downing
Surrey Cemetery
Elm Grove Extension Group
Elm Grove Grange Hall
ST. Cecilia’s Church
Cornet
George Parent
Edward G. Johnston
EH. D. Kennedy
Clare Hi
Tri County Assn
Congregational Children’s Day
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