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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1939
Page
6
The Pioneers defeated the Flying 6s of Gladwin 39 to 26 on February 21, ending the season with five wins and nine losses. Bryant led the Pioneers with 14 points while Gladwin’s DB Paxton scored eight.
Students and team members endorsed a proposed school bus after a demonstration ride to the game at Romus. The vote was unanimous and supporters say the bus will simplify transportation in the future.
The Busy Bees defeated a determined 8th grade team to claim 1939 intramural boys basketball honors. They led early and held on as the 8th graders pressed from hard positions, marking a third decisive game in the short tournament.
A speaker notes that a sound mind comes from good education and that schooling forms the foundation of life while warning some lack strong base. The remarks stress learning as essential for personal development.
A senior class girls team added a February 4 victory over Miss Tobler's Junior team to remain champions of Clare Hi. They had previously defeated Mr Greenfield's homeroom and Hr Han sen's homeroom, preserving the title of champs.
The coach endures constant pressure from players, fans, and results. He seeks to please all yet faces blame for losses. Worries about players before every game and handles a varied squad from cooperative to moody.
Weekend visitors from Sandusky and Clare gather with relatives. Emil Giers seeks six month medical care at Ann Arbor hospital. Townsend business meeting noted for March 4 with local gatherings and birthday celebrations.
Sunday callers at Harold Kile and Clarence Ramey homes included Mr. and Mrs. Tom White and Norlene White of Morris, Mrs. Henry McNerney, Mrs. Will Allen, and others from Pontiac and Coleman. 4-H and Extension group meetings noted with members and visitors. Next gathering planned with Clarence Ramey in March.
Ernest and Henry Kleiner with others fished at Houghton Lake and Bailey Lake but caught none. Sunday night dogs killed one sheep and injured two more on the Robt. Hutchinson farm before being shot. Community cold outbreak, school closures, and quilting gatherings noted. March comes in like a Lion with spring near. Norman Hutchinson and Bernard Allen traveled to Harrison on Tuesday.
Dover residents visit relatives in Saginaw Clare and Detroit while hosting family at home. Mrs. Florence Mizer recovers at her son's in Breckenridge as local youths attend Legion events. Community members gather at the Haddon and Larman homes while eighth grade girls head home after a busy weekend.
Mr and Mrs Roy Townsend of Midland were supper guests at Jennie Bates home. Mack Leeth Margarite Forrest and others visited John Garver and family at Currie farm. Glen Bay Walter Glen spent Sunday with Burton Bay's parents. Alton David visited Archambaults in Clare last week. Kenneth Rockey visited relatives near Gladwin. Effie Blystone’s family and Emma Leeth attended a Stanton golden wedding anniversary. Rockey and Ervin Orvis traveled to Pineconning recently.
Mr and Mrs Wm Kistler learned Monday of the arrival Sunday evening of a grandson to Rev and Mrs B N Davis. Mrs Davis stays at Lakeview Hospital and Grandma Kistler plans to join them soon after hospital return. Local families gathered and visitors stopped by homes including Mr and Mrs Scott Cotton and daughter from Flint, and Mr and Mrs Harold Clute with two daughters. Weather in February described as varied and school program observed for Lincoln and Washington days with parents attending. Carl Kistler ill with the flu this week.
Cecil Hubel spent the weekend at his parental home and returned to Flint Monday. Attendance at Sunday School and Gospel service on Sunday morning was two dollars. Visitors included Mrs Eaton, Mrs Travis, and Miss Betty Gordon from the Cornwell Ranch. Rev Chas Kleinhardt, Cecil and Stephen Hubel visited the Rollers. The infant child of Mr and Mrs Holly Barber was buried in Arthur cemetery last Friday. Sympathy extends to the parents.
The school resumes after a two week vacation due to Miss Bates injuring her ankle. Janitors cleaned the schoolrooms and a Valentine party was held with games, marshmallows, and refreshments. Semester finals were completed with proud marks. 7th and 8th graders study poetry, music lessons include conducting gongs, Hawaiian Guitar Trio seeks certification, penmanship certificates pursued, Health unit on Hearing completed, editors Betty Orvis and Ariens Winn contribute.
Pupils had weights and heights recorded again and tests in Physical Education this week including the kitten Ball throw standing bread jump chinning and accuracy PORBM Sunday. Older pupils enjoyed a skating party. Little John Spicer was absent due to cold weather. Miss Elsie Shull visited Sag inaw to spend the weekend with her mother.
Vernon Hill and Hrwin Fuller of Mt. Pleasant visit Heiser family, with callers including Joel Presley of Clare. Numerous gatherings feature Funnell, Abbott, Schultz, and Heiser households. trades of visits span Gilmore Clare Farwell Rosebush and Traverse City bound routes.
The article notes Arlene Wian was absent last Monday due to illness. Seventh and eighth grades produced strong English compositions that week.
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