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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1944
Page
8
Dr and Mrs G E Lamb sponsored a semi formal dance in the Madge B Lamb Hall Farwell on Saturday Feb 26. Alumni and senior high pupils attended and enjoyed the patriotic decorated gym. Chauncey Robbins performed two solos and the orchestra led by Mr Garen provided music.
The Farwell school annual Faculty banquet was held Monday in the ninth and tenth grade home room. Home Economics girls prepared the meal under Miss Miller, with Mrs. Alice Beirri as program chairman. Teachers spoke on work and goals while a quartet and instrumental numbers entertained, followed by photos in the Ag room and a general good time.
The Methodist Sunday School reported a noticeable increase in attendance last Sunday with higher turnout across classes. Officials attributed the rise to renewed outreach and week’s activities drawing families and members to services.
The primary class taught by Mrs. Mae Carpenter won the attendance banner while Mrs. Don Luce's class led in collection. Parents are urged to influence children to attend Sunday School as they will join the church tomorrow. The Boy Scouts attended Clare services and were absent from Sunday School. Superintendent Neal Jonlin and Roy Wilson led in his absence. Rev. Charles Hahn missed church due to illness. Mrs. Leah Gardon filled the pulpit and attended Youth Fellowship. W.S.C.S. plans the Easter bazaar at week's end.
Elmer G. Lehman of 412 N 12th St Saginaw died February 17 1944 at St Marys Hospital after a long illness He was born December 18 1880 in Saginaw retired in 1942 after 38 years with Pere Marquette as a switchman He was a member of the Switchmans Union and the Eagles He leaves his wife Cora one sister Mrs Gertrude Costelo and one nephew Harold Costelo Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery Funeral services were held February 19 at the Ritz Funeral Home led by Rev Hugh S Townly He was the son in law of Mrs Agnes Campbell and many friends extend condolences
The report covers classroom highlights from several grades. It notes visits, film showings, perfect spelling scores, and six week attendance and grade averages. It lists student names, upcoming events, and after class activities including a forthcoming dramatics project and war bond encouragement.
Lake church services list Sunday School at 11 00 a m with Pastor W Wyrick and preaching at noon in the Lake School Building. Local residents and visitors are named visiting relatives and attending events from Clare Saginaw Detroit Nashville etc.
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