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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1947
Page
3
Captain C J Scavarda of the Michigan State Police reports April statistics show 99 killed and 2 657 injured in 9 776 traffic accidents. Compared to last year deaths up 43 percent injuries up 4 percent. Rural trunk lines account for most fatalities with 65 deaths amid faster speeds and improper passing on roads shared with older vehicles.
NHS members and sponsor L C Garthe led a candlelight ceremony. New graduates included Donald Cappaert Jo Ann Davis Ethel Jean Gerow Willard Ireland Wilbur Ireland Gerald Rodabaugh Barbara Schug Agnes Pierson and Betty Severson who received rural teaching scholarships from Central Michigan College of Education.
Special honor will be paid to the fathers of the community at Arthur Center church services on Sunday June 15. Dads are invited to bring their families and aim for record attendance. In the evening the Children's Day service will be held.
Revival meetings will commence Sunday night at 8 00 p m at the Herrick church three miles east of US 10 and 34 miles south. Rev James Baney from New Castle Indiana will preach with old time gospel emphasis. Everybody welcome.
Last Saturday near Bertha Lake a boat carrying Norman Farnsworth his wife Iola and two children Barbara and Gary plus Donna Johnson capsized. Attempts to rescue Mrs Farnsworth and Barbara succeeded but Gary floated by air pocket until grandfather Ivan Heiser rescued him. Johnson clung to the boat prow until shore aid arrived.
State Police returned the missing girl to Mt Pleasant police for disposition. A 1941 Chevrolet stolen from Midland rolled over thrice near Clare Country Club injuring no one seriously. Clare man Herald Baldwin 32 was arrested on desertion and non support charges and released on recognizance. Clare driver Nate DeFoy cited for running red light after brakes failed and sideswipe with James Calkins. hospital check showed minor injuries.
Newark NJ slums incur about 14 million dollars yearly in municipal costs per a National Association of Housing Officials study. In one small slum area costs exceed revenues by 3.2 times, while a high rent area shows revenues 2.2 times expenditures. The Newark Housing Authority notes that slum clearance despite high cost is the only path to curb blight and rising crime while improving welfare through better housing.
Members gathered for the Eastern Star District Association session in Gladwin with Worthy Matron Eloise Welch welcoming all. Officers were elected, reports heard, and a program of music, gifts, and tributes followed, ending with plans to reconvene in Farwell in 1948.
Denton Brothers cement block manufacturers announce their new operation located three miles west of trade on old US-10, positioned about 34 miles off DS-10 S7tt.
A home guide advises hanging freshly laundered garments flat and smooth to ease ironing. Neat arrangement reduces wrinkles and speeds pressing, helping achieve a crisp finish.
Dutch stock shows a drop with total cattle in the Netherlands at 82 percent of the prewar 1939 level. Industry observers cite ongoing effects from wartime disruptions and adjustments in livestock farming.
Clare women traveled to Ithaca Wednesday and claimed all foursomes with Mary Moyle scoring lowest for Clare and Mary Brewer top Ithaca scorer. Some players rested, others competed for blind holes as Mrs Blanche Stoll led in this portion. After lunch, many Clare players stayed for bridge and more golf as hosts Ithaca received praise. Portland women slated to visit Clare next Wednesday June 18 for a 10:00 a m match.
Clare invites all to Four County Dairy Day at the Kraft plant. Exhibits cover milk testing, filtration, cheese production steps, farm equipment, posters, and cattle judging. Officials report expenses for catalogs tents beef prizes and efforts to host a profitable, informative dairy event with cattle on grounds by 9:30 Tuesday.
Army engineers will hold a hearing for property owners affected by flood and drainage issues in Flint Genesee and Saginaw counties. Colored aerial footage of the April 1947 floods will be shown. Officials from state agencies and the US Geological Survey will present reports on causes and solutions.
Irene Brower of Lima Ohio will sketch a gospel chalk drawing at 8:00 PM Sunday as part of the Baptist Church Daily Vacation Bible School from June 9 to 20. Closing exercises are scheduled for Friday June 20 at 7 45 PM with diploma awards for scripture memorization and parting remarks by Pastor E E Redman.
The Clare Townsend Club will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hardy this Friday evening. A pot luck supper will be served, and all members should be ready to present a reading or other entertainment for the program.
Every Saturday night from May 31, 10 p m to 2 a m at Community Building Lake George, admission 60 cents, sandwiches and soft drinks available.
The Benefit Auxiliary met at Mrs. Hia Sherman's home on June 4 to work on four quilts. The group schedules a June 18 gathering led by Mrs. George Snider for a birthday potluck dinner.
I thank my friends and neighbors for acts of kindness, cards, flowers, fruit, and candy received from AT Carrow.
The Hinkleville Bible School program will be given this Friday evening. A good attendance and interest have been shown during the Bible School. Children and teachers invite parents and neighbors to hear the memory work and recitations. J. W. Teale, Pastor.
By resolution the Clare County Bar Association closes all law offices Thursday afternoons in summer and offers one attorney each Saturday. The roster includes Hughes Holbrook Naumes for dates from June 14 through September 6 with alternates noted. Signed by Donald B. Holbrook Joseph K. Naumes Harold B. Hughes.
Sealed bids asked for a five room plus bath house at 1102 South Washington Mt Pleasant to June 24 1947 with new water softener gas automatic heater large basement and immediate possession. Open weekdays 930 1115 am and 1000 400 pm and evenings by advance appointment. Corner lot paved street reserve the right to reject any or all bids. House 309 Bennett St Mt Pleasant 8712.
A hospital thank you note expresses gratitude to friends relatives and the Brown Sunday School for flowers cards and a plant. The writer also thanks those who prayed and offered support during the stay.
Rummage sale scheduled for Friday and Saturday June 20 and 21 at 201 Westmeas Street, B712 ae DL.D 8 Church area. Proceeds support church programs and community outreach efforts.
Classified lines advertise wanted to buy Kodaks cameras and photo supplies at Midland Photo Shop Midland Mich 8714. A lost black kid purse and cloth purse is reported with finder asked to notify Gladys Wolven Farwell phone 36 W.
We thank relatives and friends for kindness during Grandpa Smiths long illness and death. Special thanks to Rev Berthame for comfort the singers and pallbearers and those who sent floral tributes and Mr Thurston for conducting the funeral. Mr and Mrs Albert Middleton Viola Jane and Nila Jean
The V F W Auxiliary announces a rummage sale at the Catholic church basement on June 20 and 21. Donations may be dropped at Pearson Dress Shoppe in Clare or with Mae McCon or Mrs Arlie Schofield in Farwell, or call 8 F2 Farwell or 48 1 Clare.
Russell Williams thanks Brown Corners friends for a purse of money given during his illness and for their kindness.
The family of Thomas Gambill extends heartfelt thanks for messages of sympathy and the kind gifts received during their recent bereavement.
Dancing every Saturday night at Brinton town hall featuring Wallings orchestra and Brie Blodgett. Mer.
Mt Vernon Grange presents a dance Saturday night June 14 with Gorrs Orchestra providing music for an upscale evening. Local residents are invited to enjoy a lively program of dancing and socializing at the Grange hall.
Desoto Plymouth Willys bob’s sales and service in Glare city operates a dealership offering car sales and repair work with a focus on Desoto and Plymouth Willys models.
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