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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1951
Page
15
Michigan motorists are urged to exercise added precautions during the Fourth of July period by State Police Commissioner Donald 5 Leonard. He cites high casualties last year and says the holiday can be much safer with careful driving and increased patrols. whether for a short drive or long trip, drivers should take it easy for a safe and sane holiday.
Claude B. Hellmann lighting manager of Baltimore’s Conoolidated Gas Electric Light Power Co will become Kiwanis International president succeeding Don H. Murdock of Winnipeg. Hellmann a 27 year Kiwanian and current vice president will assume office August 4 after serving as international trustee and Capitol Kiwanis District governor.
Clare County Road Commission calls for bids to supply one crawler type tractor TD-10 or equal. Bids due by 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 3. Lear Diment serves as Chairman.
Readable results from Four County Dairy Day Clare on June 20 show Milking Shorthorn Grand Champion 3 year old Byron Travis Shepherd with multiple rankings for various ages and breeds including Guernsey and Holstein entries led by Don Holbrook Clare and Margaret Penrose Clare with numerous exhibitors from Mt Pleasant Freeland Coleman and Beaverton across age groups and bull categories.
In the longest Central Michigan Baseball League game of the season Rosebush nips Mt Pleasant Green Sox 2 1 in 14 innings. Kniffen relieved in the 11th with the game tied as Fitzpatrick held the final innings for the win. Geiger pitched 13 for Green Sox, Rosebush piling three hits in the 14th to win. Seaton beat Farwell 4 1 behind John Keebaugh. Oil City toppled Harrison 11 2 led by Bill Williams three hits. Oil City pitcher Ron Kennedy limited to five hits. Houghton Lake edged Marion 8 7 as Sherwood homered. Green Sox, recently replaced in league by Houghton Lake, await final decision on open dates with Leaton at Houghton Lake and Marion at Rosebush remaining.
William Garchow Sr. died at his daughter's home Tuesday June 26. He may be seen at his son's home until 12 30 p m Friday. Services set for 2 00 p m at St John s Lutheran Church with Russell Thurston in charge.
Guy Leonard Hardy 71 died Tuesday evening at Community Hospital Mt Pleasant after suffering a heart attack at his home last Sunday. Funeral services Saturday at 2 pm Doherty Funeral Home with Rev Leslie J Nevins officiating burial in Cherry Grove Cemetery. Doherty and Sons in charge.
Norman Tibbets of Saginaw was arrested June 16 by Conservation Officer Don Beil for taking bluegills from Crooked Lake out of season. He pleaded guilty in Municipal Court the same day and was fined $17.00.
The Daily Vacation Bible School program will be held Sunday evening July 1 at 7 30 P M at the Loomis Missionary Church. The children will sing choruses display their handiwork and give a brief sketch of their two weeks of Bible school. All are invited.
Credit for the success of Four County Dairy Day is due to firms and individuals who finance the event. Contributions include Clare County Board of Supervisors 300 dollars Clare Chamber of Commerce 200 Kraft Foods Co 175 including 50 cash and 126 for trips to Detroit Tiger games Clare Manufacturing Co 700 City of Clare 850 Clare Kiwanis Club 25 Clare Rotary Club 25 plus anonymous donors adding enough to reach about 1500 dollars. The Daily Day Committee works without compensation to cover all expenses.
Rotarians heard a briefing on the recent Rotary International convention in Atlantic City presented by President-elect Dave Seiter at the Doherty Hotel lunch. With July 4th, the club will meet July 11 for officer installation and induction of new member A. Brink, Clare City Engineer. Officer-elect slate includes Seiter as president and G C Born, L W Jackson Jr secretary Gerry Green treasurer.
We express sincere appreciation to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and floral offerings. Special thanks to Rev. Redman for comforting message and to Mr. Stephenson for efficient services during the death of our husband, father and brother, Mr. Thomas.
A Mississippi election board found a Republican vote then a second GOP ballot. They dismissed the pair, later consulting the election judge who ordered both votes thrown out as a double voting incident.
In a comical exchange a taxi driver suggests the passenger use yeast to “rise better.” The corpulent lady retorts with a joking boast about rising herself and improving her health.
Jones told his wife they should visit the neighbor to watch a baseball game on TV. They watched three hours of baseball and another hour of wrestling before Mrs. Jones hinted at leaving. He retorted asking if she came to jabber or to watch television.
An elderly visitor comforted Jud by saying stone walls do not a prison make. He replied that while true, the walls keep a fellow from getting out after his jail sentence for stealing a keg of beer.
An Eastern city-dweller asks a local in a small Arizona town about the local death rate. The old timer on the general store steps replies that the rate is the same as back east: one to a person.
Two women chat about weddings recounting Jean’s seventh marriage as lights fail during the ceremony. They note the couple keeps walking, a familiar moment for Jean who has plenty of practice with every step of the way.
A reflective note on how many men value free speech yet hesitate to act on their own beliefs. The statement underscores a tension between pride in speech rights and the courage to express controversial opinions openly.
In Sunday school a girl drew an air plane for the flight into Egypt. Three passengers in the back wore bands while a fourth up front was named Pontius the pilot, prompting puzzled smiles from the class.
Donald Harrison began duty as an additional officer for Clare Police Department to improve city protection. Officer Carl Wehrman is recovering from major surgery at Central Michigan Hospital as of June 12. John LeTourneau assists in officer duties and continues meter maintenance. Chief Warren Decker remains in command.
A weekly golf clinic will run at the Clare Country Club for youths twelve through high school age. Club pro Joe Zagodny donates his time with no charge. Mrs. James W. Olson offers a trophy for the girls junior champion and Bud Anderson for the boys winner. Interested participants should phone to register and have time and date assigned.
Main Street Claude Benedict recently of Lansing and Ferris Institute graduate becomes pharmacist at Anderson’s Drug Store in Lansing. He has 26 years of experience including six years in Bellevue and 19 in Lansing and East Lansing. The Benedicts live in Anderson Apartments with children Carolyn and Dennis who attend Clare High School.
We thank friends neighbors and the Rebekah and Door lodges for flowers donations and many kind services. Rev Thomson offered comforting words and all who helped during our fathers and grandfather Chris Seiter’s death.
Mr John Hall Jr and his daughter Becky arrived home Sunday morning after two weeks visiting Beckys sister Mrs Frank Danielson and family in Minneapolis. They will visit friends and relatives in Clare with Mrs Danielson and daughter Freddis.
A hospital notes list entered patients Henry Willis and numerous others including Mary Ann Calkins Diana Hubel Joanne Cowles John McDonald Elizabeth McDonald Naomi Borders and Angus McDonald. Discharges include Mary Ann Calkins Diana Hubel Joanne Cowles John McDonald Elizabeth McDonald and others. Birth recorded Charlene Kay Tower.
The Clare School District No. 2 will hold its annual meeting at Clare High School on July 9 at 8:00 p.m. E.S.T. to elect two trustees to fill vacancies and address related business including ballot questions on tax rate increase for operating expense and transfer of funds from Debt Retirement to the School Operating Fund. Secretary D Bayes signs.
Notice to owners needing bumping painting or repairs. Dan McDonald Ford Sales and Service Clare offers sheet metal and fenders in stock quick service on wrecks and 24 hour wrecker service with estimates. Phone 343.
Strawberries 10 cents per pint and you pick them up. Ford Harpster RL Clare advertise. Wanted hay baled 3 bale or round bales preferred large wind rows. Wardell Cook Farwell 14 miles north of hotel phone Farwell 97 F2.
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