Pioneers Win First District Tournament Game in Narrow Finish
Clare Pioneers edged Sacred Heart Academy 41 to 39 at Central Michigan College gym Mt Pleasant to claim the Class C district opener. Brinkerhoff led Clare with 21 points while Shepperd added 19 for Sacred Heart. Harrison beat Coleman 31 to 28 behind Bucholz and Grogs as the Hor nets advance to face Clare or Heaverton. Harrison to meet winner Friday for Class C district title. Alma, Big Rapids, and Ithaca also in Class B action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare and Harrison
Central Michigan College
Mt. Pleasant
Clare Pioneers
Sacred Heart Academy
Sacred Heart
Pioneer
Jack Brinkerhoff
Pioneers
Brinkerhoff
Curtice Hearns
Clare
Harry Quinlan
Irish
Johnnie Dwyer
Bob Beck
Shepperd
Harrison
Coleman Harrison
Coleman
Burd Miter
Comats
Wayne Bucholz
Hornets
Comets
Wes Grogs
Don Rames
Bucholz
Farwell
Beaverton
Alma
Big Rapids
Ithaca
Women’s Bowling Opens In Clare For Record Tournament
The Clare Woman's Bowling Association started the largest tournament in its history Sunday February 26 at the Clare Bowling Alleys. Lead in team events show Oke Dokes Cole mab with 2939, Bill's Tavern 2923, Clare Mfg No 1 2911. Doubles leaders D Robison and I Bolle at 1160, with Gagush and Coil Harrison second. Notable individual scores include P Smith 654, D Kopison 6388, J Sanger 604, T Raymond 617, R Burke 616. high game shared by Ruth Schultz and Delores Robison with 246.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Woman's Bowling Association
Clare
Oke Dokes
Colemab
Bill’s Tavern
Clare Mfg
D. Robison
I. Bolle
Ligo
Tt. Gagush
M. Coil
Harrison
P. Smith
D. Kopison
J. Sanger
T. Raymond
R. Burke
Ruth Schultz
Delores Robison
Bake Sale at Hendrie Bros Market Hosted by Zenobia Chapter
Saturday morning March 11 a bake sale is hosted by Zenobia chapter O BH at Hendrie Bros Market. Proceeds support local charitable programs and community amenities.
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Hendrie Bros. Market
Zenobia Chapter O
Laymen's Sunday Observed at Clare Methodist Church
Laymen's Sunday observance held at Clare Methodist Church with Theo Wallington presiding. Yvonne Spence organist, James Hoskins and Anna Lee Sester soloists, Connie Seiter accompanist. Guest speaker J Allan Lampman of Mt Pleasant spoke on Life is Worthwhile. Rev L J Nevins and family visited South Haven for baptism of grandson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
thecClare Methodist Church
Theo ‘Wallington
Yvonne Spence
James Hoskins Gang
L. J. Nevins
South Haven
Clare County 4-H Members Win State Recognition
Clare County 4-H clubs showed strong 1949 progress with state recognition in several projects. Dairy demonstration by Janette Becker and Laurence Haring won first place. Carolyn Carter earned reserve champion with a Hereford steer, plus a gold medal and a cash prize. Many county youths earned A and B awards at the state show as new participants. Leaders and parents report continued activity for 1950 as members prepare steers and Shorthorn entries for upcoming competitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare County
Janette Becker
Laurence Haring
Carnation Milk Co
Kiwanis Club
Clare
Carolyn Carter
Robert Carter
Cornwell Ranch
Carolyn
Thomas E. Wilson
Wilson Packing Company
Chicago
Carls Chop Wouse
Detroit
Shirley
Lucille Becker
East Grant
Brother Billy
Joann
Joyce Simmons
Earl Simmons
Christian Endeavor Rally at Elm Grove March 12
Young People's Christian Endeavor Rally scheduled for Sunday evening March 12 at Elm Grove Church. Rev. H. L. Sturgill to speak. All invited to attend for a blessing. 232 Marjorie Jane Kleiner, Sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Elm Grove
Young People's Christian Endeavor
Him Grove
H. L. Sturgill
Marjorie Jane Kleiner
Meeting Postponed for Library Association Formation
The meeting to form a new Library Association was postponed from February 28 to Friday March 11 at 7 30 PM. Organizers urge civic minded readers and interested residents to attend to help complete the organization and support the library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Association
Babysitter service offered for voters at school election
A notice offers free babysitting for mothers voting at the school election next Monday. Call the high school or Mrs Harold Schaeffer by noon Monday to arrange care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Schaeffer
Governor Seeks Local Fuel Administrator Amid Coal Crisis
Governor Williams issued a statewide emergency to aid municipalities during a severe coal shortage. Mayor Haley appointed Wm. B. Dunlop as local fuel administrator. inventories show Johnston Elevator 30 tons, Marah Grain none, Clare Public Schools 16 tons. Haley has not yet issued a local proclamation but will seek state action if shortages persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Mennen Williams
Michigan
Albert Haley
Wm. B. Dunlop
Johnston Elevator Co
Marah Grain Co
Clare
Haley
Donald S. Leonard
Michigan State Police
Clare Rod and Gun Club to Build Clubhouse
The Clare Rod and Gun Club met February 28 at City hall in frigid upstairs rooms. Members passed incorporation and nonprofit motions to acquire land for a clubhouse, with final by-law approval pending post incorporation. A candidate for Conservation Couriers is sought. field officers and the local game warden attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Rod & Gun Club
An & Non-Profit
Harold Fleming
Jack Little
Marvin Norton
Wayne Tennant
Gladwin
Donald Bell
Clare Lady’s Sister Foils Detroit Burglary Night of Monday
Miss Sally McMaster of Detroit, sister of Mrs Laurence Jackson Jr of Clare, prevented a burglary at the Secretary of State's office on Grand River. She alerted police as three men began removing an $18,000 cash-filled safe. Two fled on foot. one man held for investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally. McMaster
Detroit
Laurence Jackson, Jr
Clare
Secretary of State
Grand River
African Missionary Shares Africa Experiences at Rotary Meeting
Rev. Henry A. Stick spoke to Ro tarians at Barnes Cafe about his work as an educational missionary in South Africa. He described farming Homemaking and self support projects and the training of religious leaders in native communities. He recounted encounters with wild animals and customs while highlighting mission goals and local church work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Stick
South Africa
Barnes Cafe
Stick
Africa
Gladwin Man Fined for Coal Shortage Sale Case
Levi Baumgardney of Gladwin was fined 100 dollars and 3.50 costs after pleading guilty to selling to Roy Brady of Clare County a coal quantity less than represented. Multiple other arrests followed. John Cassidy faced breaking and entering charges and Crawford County officials remanded him when bond was not posted. Virl Talley pleaded guilty to drunk driving and driver’s license surrendered. Fred Frantz pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and paid fines and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Baumgardney
Gladwin
State Department of Agriculture
Gordon Granger
Wm. B. Dunlop
Roy Brady
Clare County
Baumgardner
John Cassidy
Cassidy
Joel Short
Franklin Township
Virl Talley
Mt. Pleasant
West Wheaton Rva
Fred Frantz
Midland
Costa
Kiwanis Convention Heads to Miami with 10000 Attendees
More than 10,000 delegates are expected for the Kiwanis International 35th annual convention May 7 to 11 in Miami Florida. Speakers include Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson General Carlos P Romulo and journalist John Fisher. The event draws 3 100 clubs and 200 000 members across the U S Canada Alaska Hawaii and the Yukon Territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis International
Miami
Fla
Kiwanis Club of
Clare
K. Hammerberg
Hawaii
Yukon Territory
Hammerhberg
Louwis Johnson
Carlos P. Romulo
General Assembly of the United Nations
Marshall R. Reed
Methodist Church
Detroit
John Fisher
Toronto
Clare Citizens Back Additions to Our School
A Clare building committee and the Board of Education studied the district’s need for immediate school additions. An architect will draw plans to relieve crowding as residents share mixed views, with supporters stressing urgency and the necessity for proper schooling.
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CLARE
Board of Education
Clare Public Schools
Donald B. Holbrook
Royal Akins
Elmer “Bud” Anderson
Dale Barber
Willard Bicknell
G. C. Born
John Calkins
Howard
Everts
Kuno Hammerberg
Jay Hendrie
Harold Hughes
Wm. Jackson
Wallace Johnson
George Lehr
Harold Loomis
Warren McGuire
Fowler Noble
Burton Northon
Harold Schaeffer
Laurence Seiter
Neil Stirling
Clyde Urquhart
John Wicklund
Marvin Witbeck
the Sentinel
Clare High School musicians compete in Cadillac festival
Fourteen Clare High School music students travel to Cadillac for the district festival. Harold Coulting leads a six member clarinet quartet and a brass sextet along with soloists from the school band. Readings include Moonlight Sonata, Adagio and Allegro, and Polkas as part of the competition lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare High School
Cadillac
Harold Coulting
Clare
Ares
Martha
Jean McKinnon
Martha McKinnon
Weber
Don Cobb
Betty Bellows
Stephen Foster
Holmes
John Bicknell
Goldie Gunderman
Barbara Teale
Sally Gillespie
Irvin Ruby
Marilyn Masten
Betty Gallagher
Philistine
Smith
Goldman
Deaths GEORGE FORD
The remains of George Ford, longtime Vernon township resident, were brought here by a Morley funeral director and laid to rest in Cherry Grove cemetery after passing away Friday of last week.
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George Ford
Vernon Township
Hodgins Place
Morley
Cherry Grove
Home Economics Extension Meeting Planned in Harrison
The ladies group will gather Friday March 3 to finish plastic lampshades. Piecing starts at 10 a.m. in the basement of Harrison County Courthouse.
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Court House
Harrison
Mt Pleasant Prosecuting Attorney Gallagher Declines Reelection
Byron P. Gallagher of Mt. Pleasant, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Gallagher of Clare, completing a second two year term as Isabella County Prosecuting Attorney, announces he will not seek reelection in November. He was elected on the Republican ticket, a decided advantage in Isabella or Clare County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atty, Byron P. Gallagher
Mt. Pleasant
M. B. Gallagher
Clare
Isabella County
Isabella
Clare County
Weibles Sell The Children s Center to Mt. Pleasant Owner
Mr and Mrs Joe W Weible announce the sale of their store The Children s Center to Leslie Kart owner of the New Yorker in Mt Pleasant The store is closed with opening date to be announced in The Sentinel The Weibles will remain in Clare until school ends in June then plan a vacation
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Joe W. Weible
Children’s Center
Leslie Kart
New Yorker
Mt. Pleasant
Sentinel
Weibles
Clare
Pioneers season ends with loss to Evart Wildcats
Clare High School Pioneers fell 55 37 at Evart in a rough game with seven players fouling out. Center Jack Brinkerhoff led Clare with 19 points boosting his season average above 16. Evart’s Bill Dyer scored 10. JV game 39 38 Evart. In CM Independent League Farwell tops Clare Mfg 56 30 as Beaverton and Weidman rise in standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare High School Pioneers
Evart
Wildcats
Clare
Pioneers
Pioneer
Jack Brinkerhoff
Bill Dyer
Little Pioneers
Evart Jv’s
Larry Jones
Dick Nivison
Ray Lucy
Pioneer Jv’s
Farwell
Central Michigan
Josies
Clare Mfg
Beaverton
Weidman
Harold Nichols
George ‘Perry
W C T U Meeting Postponed to March 21
Inclement weather and poor roads force the Women's Christian Temperance Union to postpone its February 21 gathering. The group will meet Tuesday March 21 at 2 20 pm in the Clare Church of God. Booklets ordered may be collected from Mrs Lula Birdsall or at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Clare Church of God
Lula Birdsall
Do You Know Him A Clare Michigan Inquiry Mention
A note requests help locating Alfred Charple and his wife Lois Storm family in Clare Michigan or nearby, noting they moved from Cobourg Canada around the century’s start or late 1990s and inviting relatives to contact H S Chapple at 191 Strand Rd Rochester NY for important information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Charple
Lois Storm
Clare
Michigan
Cobourg
Canada
H. S. Chapple
Strand Rd
Rochester
New York
Red Cross Roll Call Opens in Clare February March 7
Rev Leslie J Neyins Clare County Red Cross chairman announces the 1950 Roll Call to fund the national budget and local work. The drive aims to support Blood Bank Water Safety Home Service for servicemen and disaster relief as needed. Regional Secretary Miss June F Renee will show A Meeting In Michigan at Clare Methodist Church March 5. Community chairmen and volunteers rally Clare County with Howard Everts leading the campaign through March 81.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie J. Neyins
Clare
Red Cross
Clare County
Focal
Home Service
Red Crags
June F. Renee
Michigan
Clare Methodist Church
Howard Everts
City of
Wm. Maxwell
Harrison
Farwell
Robert W. Jones
Fire losses drop in 1949 despite thousands killed
The National Board of Fire Underwriters reports 1949 fire losses at $667.5 million, 6.1 percent below 1948. About 10,600 people died in fires last year, with the Noronic ship blaze in Toronto claiming 118 American victims and a wave of fatalities during April 5 and the Christmas weekend.
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National Board of Fire Underwriters
Noronic
Toronto
U. S
St. Anthony Hospital
Waingham
Hingis
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Clare Alleys
Bake Sale
Parents Association
Motijzers
Clare Rod and Gun Club
Leo Brown
Earl Ruby
Rotary
Mr. Pleasant Man
Kiwanis Convention
Carl Sands
Ernest Sprague
Rage Hive
Clare HI School
Home Economics
Main
Farwell Independents
DeMolay
Claré
Farm Bureau
Avert
Bwart Beal City
LOI Clare Mfg
W.C.T.U
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