Naftion Leaders Gather for World's Fair Scout Conclave in New York
The 29th Annual National Council meeting of the Boy Scouts of America runs June 28 to 29 in New York. Key events include a mass Scout gathering of 75,000 at the Court of Peace on June 29 and a citizenship pledge ceremony officiated by Owen J. Roberts. Alfred E. Smith and Dr. John R. Mott to speak at lunch and dinner sessions. Grover Whalen and Fiorello LaGuardia will host welcomes at the Fair. James E. West to release the 1938 Movement annual report noting 12.4 percent membership gain. Walter Head chairs proceedings. Theodore Roosevelt and Daniel Beard participate.
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New York World's Fair
National Council, Boy Scouts of America
Waldorf, Astoria Hotel
Alfred E. Smith
New York State
John R. Mott
World's Alliance of the
Grover A. Whalen
World's Fair Corporation
Fiorello H. LaGuardia
New York City
National Council
Casino of Nations
Walter W. Head
St. Louis
Boy Scouts of America
Theodore Roosevelt
Clare Soft Ball Girls Dominate Elm Grove 24 8
Clare defeats Elm Grove 24 to 8 on Wednesday behind Bonni Bauder who held the opposition to five hits and eight strikeouts. Betty Hampton made several fine catches as Clare batteries Bauder Liechti while Elm Grove used Rinéhart Cotton. A minor bench dispute caused a ten minute delay in the third inning.
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Clare
Elm Grove
Bonnie Bauder
Betty Hampton
Bauder
Liechti
Rinéhart
Cotton
Former Farwell Lady Writes of England Tour
A traveler recounts a trip to Exeter and Glastonbury describing windblown skylines, cathedrals, and historic sights. She notes staying near the Cathedral Close, peering into rooms linked to Drake and Raleigh, and enjoying English landscapes from train windows as she and Miss Wilson from New York explore Old England.
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Farwell
England
Exeter
Hixeter
Cathedral
St. Martin’s Lane
Drake
Sir Walter Rawleigh
Glastonbury
Old Abbey
Does it Pay Classified Ads Sell Fast in Sentinel
Readers asked if classified ads pay. On Friday June 2 a washing machine ad sold at 1 PM. June 5 an ad for a 16 month Hereford bull and three heifers sold by noon. June 16 a purse loss ad led to a caller reporting the found purse. Does it pay—what do you think?
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The
Sentinel
Jas. Rogers
Morning Mail
Thos. Schoeder
Schroeder
Mrs Groves Visits Relatives in Groverhill Ohio
Mrs Thomas Groves left Wednesday for Groverhill Ohio to spend a few weeks with relatives. John William Dunlop and Miss Laurie Cumming drove her to Groverhill and returned home that evening.
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Thomas Groves
Groverhill
Ohio
John William Dunlop
Miss Laurie- Cumming
Aid Societies Celebrate Birthday at Eagle Church June 22
The Eagle church hosts the Aid societies from Elm Grove Colonville and Eagle with Rev Chas Kleinhardt and Rev Honderich presiding. A birthday cake for Mrs Honderich, readings by Pauline McGilvery and la Cooper, gifts, and a village ball game followed a luncheon program.
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Eagle Church
Elm Grove
Colonville
Eagle
Chas
Kleinhardt
Arthur Center
Honderith
Mrs. Honderich
Marie Allen
Honderich
Pauline McGilvery
la Cooper
Flint
Miss McGilvery
Chas. Kleinhardt
Jay Clute
Colonville Aid
Cora Wilson
W. Kemp
Memorial Services for Rebekah and Odd Fellows Held Sunday
Clara Rebekah Lodge No. 167 and I O O F Lodge No. 333 held memorial services Sunday at 2:30 pm in their hall. Rev. Jas A. Rogers gave the address on Memories of Yesterdays and the unknown soldier. Flags were placed on members’ graves at Clare Farwell and Vernon cemeteries.
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Clara Rebekah Lodge
I. O. QO. F. Lodge
Oliver Nash
America
John Schultz
Jas. Rogers
Patsy
Jerry Irwin
Betty Irwin
Will Irwin
Lorraine
Sandra Schultz
Nash
Jas. A. Rogers
Clare M. EB. Church
God
Rogers
Jack Kelly Stock Company to Visit Clare for Four Nights
The Jack Kelly Stock Company will visit Clare for four nights starting Thursday June 29. The company promises its best plays yet with added features including The McOwen Sisters and Montgomery the man with the Radio Mind who will perform magic and answer questions. A special Saturday matinee for children is scheduled.
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Jack Kelly
Clare
Michigan
New York
Chicago
Montgomery
Opening Night of Little Red Riding Hood
A play presents Little Red Riding Hood with a special feature for opening night one woman will be admitted free with each paid adult ticket. Attend the opening performance.
Clare Boys Attend Wolverine Boys State Meeting at Michigan State
Clare youths spent ten days at Wolverine Boys State on the Michigan State College campus. The program created a mythical 49th state government with elected officials and courts under counselor supervision. Activities included tours, athletics directed by Ralph Young, and staffers like DeRyke and James Gorsline guiding competitions and boxing events at Clare High School Gym.
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Michigan State College
Wolverine
Ralph Young
Assembly
DeRyke
Dwight Rich
Hastern High School
Lansing
Robert R. Wright
Ironwood
Carl Matheny
Detroit
James Gorsline
Standish
Donald G. Glascoff
The
American Legion
John Parker
Junior Samborn
Charles Strange
Clare High School
Notice Debts for James A Réeder Estate
Debts due the James A Réeder estate may be paid to Special Administrator Mary Lt. Gilmore at 305 East Sixth Street Clare.
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James A. Réeder
East Sixth Street
Clare
Mary Lt. Gilmore
Garfield Township Annual School Election July 3 1939
Notice of Garfield Township School District election to be held at the school house on Monday July 3 1939. Nomination petitions filed for Holly E. Locker trustee three year term and Asa A. Bigelow trustee two year term. Polls open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Business hour 1–2 p.m.
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Garfield Township
Holly E. Locker
Asa A. Bigelow
Pomona Grange to Host Isabella Grange Meeting
Lincoln Grange will entertain Isabella Pomona Grange Friday evening June 23. Open meeting and Fourth Degree members plus friends invited. Each Grange to contribute for the program. Pot luck lunch served at close. Nellie B. White, Secy.
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Lincoln Grange
Isabella Pomona Grange
Card of Thanks to Isabella Farmers Mutual Insurance
We thank Isabella Farmers Mutual Insurance Co for prompt payment of our home insurance. Special thanks to Richard Brooks and Scheuller for their kindness. Mr. and Mrs. William Lowrey.
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Isabella Farmers Mutual Insurance Co
Richard Brooks
Mr. Scheuller
William Lowrey
Church Meeting Gratitude For Broad Help
Community acknowledgement for a church gathering held Thursday with thanks to all helpers. Special gratitude extended to mail man Mr. Sowle for his kind assistance from Rev. and Mrs. M. R. Honderich.
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Mr. Sowle
M. R. Honderich
Clare County Pomona Meet at Advance Grange Hall
The Clare County Pomona invites all 4th and 5th degree members to a gathering at Advance Grange Hall on Tuesday June 27. A pot luck lunch will follow. Irma Williams, Secretary.
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Clare County Pomona
Advance Grange Hall
Irma Williams
Return of Stolen Kitchen Items Cleared by Sheriff
In a terse note, Mrs. A. BE. Mussell requests the return of a tea kettle and pail from her apartment. She states no further discussion will be made and warns the sheriff will be contacted if items are not recovered.
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A. BE. Mussell
Bar Fixes Meter Length at Sevres
The length of the meter is permanently fixed by a bar of iridium platinum alloy kept at Sevres France, serving as the standard reference for the metric system.
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Sevres
France
Community group meeting schedule notes and library program
A list of local organization meetings recurring through the month includes IO. O. FB. Lodge Mondays, Hatton Townsend club on the first and third Fridays, Clare Common Council on the first and third Mondays, Rim Grove Townsend club on the second and fourth Fridays, and the Clare Library Association annual meeting on Tuesday evening June 27 at City Library. Also American Legion fourth Mondays, J B Sparkel Post VFW first and third Wednesdays, Clare Kiwanis at Hotel Doherty Wednesdays 6:30, Farmers Union Grant Township Local 143 on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, American Legion Auxiliary first and third Mondays, and a children’s story hour Thursdays 4 to 5 at City Library with Mavis Kennedy.
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The
Clare Library Association
City Library
Community Chicken Dinner At Farwell Home
Elvira Moore invites neighbors to a home served chicken dinner across from the Farwell telephone office on Sunday June 25 from 1 00 p m to 2 30 p m Adults fifty cents and children twenty five cents Family style or individual servings in Farwell Michigan
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Accross
Farwell
Elvira
Moore
Farwell, Mich
Piano for Sale by Germell Bros in Bay City Mich
Small mahogany piano with bench for sale by Germell Bros. Free delivery. Balance due. Contact R. Pomeroy at 900 Marsac Bay City Michigan. Clare Sentinel ad promotes quick results for buyers.
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Germell Bros
Pomeroy
Marsac Bay City
Mich
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Clare Sentinel
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