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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1939
Page
1
Michigan license officials report increases in general fishing licenses and several non resident categories up to June 1. Total general fishing licenses issued reach 53 977 as of June 1 with 2000 more residents than last year.
The Isabella County Pomona Grange held an open meeting with Lincoln Grange at Shepherd on Friday night June 23. Performances included Arcadia Juvenile Grange orchestra, soil conservation pictures, solos by John Funnell Duval First and others, plus remarks by Holly Hubel of Freeland. The event drew strong attendance and was praised as the best Pomona meeting in a long time.
Eliza Jane Hovey born May 10 1859 in Durham County Ontario died June 19 1939 at age 80. She married William H Virtue Oct 25 1885. he died May 9 1915. Funeral June 21 at 2 00 p m at her daughter’s home in Grant Township conducted by Rev Chas Kleinhardt. Interment Cherry Grove Cemetery.
Elm Grove Bible School begins Monday July 10 at the Elm Grove church and runs for two weeks. Mary Keinrath chairs this year with staff from Fort Wayne Bible Institute and local teachers Mrs Kemp and Miss Florence Hildebrandt. Officers elected at Sunday School include Superintendent Mr Hildebrandt and other posts. Young Peoples and Junior classes named.
Arthur Center Sims Day School hosts an ice cream social at Arthur Town Hall on Friday July 7 inviting families and residents to enjoy treats and community time.
Chambers of Commerce and residents from Harrison Glare Rosebush Mt Pleasant Shephard St Louis Alma Ithaca St Johns Lansing Mason Jackson and other towns travel to Lansing to discuss completing US-27 along the west end of Higgins Lake and widening the shoulder at the entrance to the tourist park safety and convenience are cited as priorities with state officials.
The Cotton family held its first reunion on June 25 1989 at the home of Mrs. Joseph Cotton in Clare. A pot luck dinner preceded a meeting that organized the group with Frank Cotton as president and Mrs Edna Du Chane as secretary. The group planned a 1940 reunion at Mrs Josephine Cotton s home and noted attendees and guests from Clare Pontiac Flint Absorokee Montana and Lansing along with a three month old child and a 92 year old attendee.
The editor notes there will be no mail deliveries on Tuesday July 4 and urges Har Rigson and Farwell correspondents to mail all available copy by Saturday. Copy not received by Monday mail may miss publication.
Mrs Hazel Smith recounts a day in London visiting St Stephen's House and Parliament. She attends a Commons session with Lloyd George, Chamberlain, and Churchill speaking, notes prominent ministers and officials, and describes the grand, historic Parliament building before returning to Shoreham.
Clare County in Michigan prepares for a surge of tourists over the Fourth of July. Officials urge all to follow safety rules to prevent accidents during the peak travel period. Safety Committee contact: Kivanis Gluk.
Twenty three men met at Twin Elms Club Thursday for a season opener flag tournament. M B Gallagher posted the winning score by planting his flag on the twentieth hole. Prizes went to M P Gallagher M Pratt and I B Hampton.
Leo Beard, previously manager of the Gulf Service Station at McEwan and Third streets for Hub Oil, has leased the building and equipment and will operate as Leo Beard Super Service Station. Beard’s staff Stanley Sutton George Tope and Bruce Gingery will remain. The station will stock Goodrich tires and tubes and offer free demonstrations to interested customers.
Thousands expected for the third annual Showboat production in Chesaning Michigan. The chamber of commerce stages a riverfront show with a 100 member cast and imported acts. Performances run July 14 to 16 with seating for 5 000 on a dock stage elevated for all to view.
Social notice invites a home cooked chicken dinner across from Farwell telephone office on Sunday July 2 from 1:00 to 2:30 PM. Adults and children priced. proceeds benefit Hivira Moore in Farwell Mish.
Dr. B V Thiechoff led infant and pre school clinics at Clare High School on Tuesday June 27 registering 38 children with physicals 29 smallpox vaccinations and 19 diphtheria treatments. At Harrison High School 18 registered for exams 11 vaccinated for smallpox and 12 diphtheria treatments. The event marked the county's largest clinic in some time.
Hiram L Wood born October 29 1863 in Green County Pennsylvania died June 24 in Farwell after ten days of suffering. He lived in Gilmore Township Isabella County and later Farwell. Survived by wife Lila Snear son Francis B daughter Dorothy Putnam six grandchildren sister Hannah Dunigan and brothers James E Henry Jesse J. Funeral held at Miller's funeral home with Rev J S Benick officiating.
Farm Women's Week at Michigan State College runs the last week of July with classes in modern history speech literature gardening newswriting poultry and dairying plus hobby hours and a new home economics clinic. Tickets cost 6 includes bedding. Reserve by July 6 through the county extension office or contact Mr. P D Gibson.
An early notice urges readers to order a sandwich and hot dog for the July celebration hosted by Bayes Bakery. Advertisement highlights pre event passes and quick service to secure treats for attendees.
The Tenth District American Legion and Auxiliary gathered in Grayling last Saturday night with about 300 members from Bay City Big Rapids Clare Coleman East Towns Gladwin Grayling Mio Mount Pleasant Prudenville Roscommon Standish and West Branch. A banquet opened the evening followed by talks and district officer nominations for 1940 including Conrad Walker for District Commander and Edward J Donoghue for District Vice Commander.
Mt Pleasant and Grand Rapids Kiwanis Clubs gathered in Clare on June 28 to honor Tim Cotter lieutenant governor of Division Three and Clare club charter president. Willard Bicknell chaired as Cotter reviewed the recent Kiwanis International convention in Boston with local delegates Acey Parker and Cotter presenting highlights.
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