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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1944
Page
5
Editorial piece outlines subscription rates and ad pricing for The Sentinel and local readers in Clare Michigan. It also lists personal notices of residents visiting relatives, moves, illness, and social visits around Clare and nearby towns with numerous names and locations.
The Harrison Chapter 408 Eastern Star held a successful School of Instruction with many officers and members present. A benefit card party is planned for March 17 1944 at the Masonic Temple to aid Percy Jones Veterans Hospital with Olive Wattett as chairperson. Marion Roth, honored for her graduation from the Hospital Corps School at Bangor Far Sagat, achieved the class average of 98.57 percent and progresses to the U S Naval Hospital in Seattle.
Notices list multiple service members and family visits including Pvt Arden G Somers at Camp Gruber Oklahoma Pvt Perry J Durfee at Whiting Field Florida Lt Max W Krell at Hendricks Field Florida Pvt George Parent USMCR V-12 Notre Dame Indiana Pvt Sidney Pascoe and family in Perrin ton New York Frederick W Garchow transferred to Sampson New York Elmer Gingery Navy in New Guinea Lt Glelan H Graham interpreter on Kwajlein rescue Pvt LaVern Eugene Wood Keesler Field Biloxi Mississippi and related movements and reunions
Harrison Hornets defeated Beaverton High 23 to 28 in the last Demme game Friday. The weekind team suffered the loss as usual. Hornets advance to meet Manton High Sn Houghton Lake gym Thursday in the tourney opener.
The Rookie Chib hosted a Wednesday evening at Mary Louise and Priscilla Burns with bridge and refreshments. Guests included the Ferguson, Van Buskirk, Skinner couples for a Saturday visit to the Roths, and Roberta Roth hosted a bridge club with prizes and treats. The Home and Garden Club met at Marie Skinner’s. talks on Rayon care and electric appliances preceded a planning committee for a fundraising party. William Hibbard hosted a seven o clock dinner for Leota Van Every's birthday with bridge and gifts for the guest of honor.
Last Friday evening Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Haton opened their home to relatives and friends to visit Pvt. and Mrs. John Horning of Fort Leonard Wood Missouri who were in town Friday night and Saturday. Present also were Loie Hecker Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Reigle and families Mr. and Mrs. Bol Hecker and a family Mr. and Mrs. Roy Haton and daughter-in-law Jean Haton and Ortho Boulton.
The Loomis church reports strong Sunday School turnout and invites more attendees. Basement classrooms now ready for classes. Sunday night services led by Mrs Teale for two weeks as Rev. Miller aids in a revival starting March 6. Children and families urged to attend. Lost Sheep is the lesson.
The column records frequent visits and calls among Clare residents and nearby towns. People named include Mrs. Warren, Mr. and Mrs. Pelton, Gilbert Waddington, June Stevens, and Perry Steel Jr. Multiple relatives gather, with illness confining Mrs. Pelton and Mrs. Bruckart listed as under medical care.
Elder David Bailey, pastor, announces weekly services with Sunday worship at 10 30 a m Sunday School at 11 15 a m and youth groups Oriole and Bluebird meeting at 7 30 a m Evening services follow at 8 00 p m in the church.
Rev. George E. Hughes leads Bible School at 10:00 a.m. Paul D. Gibson is superintendent. Church services begin at 11:00 a.m. Junior Endeavor meets at 6:00 p.m. Senior Endeavor at 7:00 p.m.
Clinton Hilton leads Sunday School at 10:60 a.m. with Russel Gook. Church services start 11:15 a.m. Evening services at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday services at 8:69. Young People's meeting held Friday evenings.
The Harrison Mission announces Sunday activities led by Rev Benjamin R Davis. Sunday School starts at 10 00 with a preaching service at 11 00 and an evening worship at 7 23 60 7.
Publick Occurrences debuted in Boston in 1690 published by Benjamin Harris who intended monthly release or more frequently if events demanded it. The venture marked the start of colonial American journalism and set a precedent for early print news in the region.
From 1934 to 1943 farm real estate taxes fluctuated little with yearly changes under 3 percent. By 1943 average taxes per acre remained virtually unchanged from 1934 levels.
Public notice from Clare County Michigan Probate Court seeks administrator for Samuel Stewart estate. Fred Phillips petitions for administration and hearing set for April 4, 1944 at 11 a.m. at the Harrison probate office with publication of this order in Clare Sentinel for three weeks prior.
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