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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1941
Page
9
The Clare Sentinel outlines subscription rates to Michigan and other points, single copies, display ad charges, legal and reading notices rates, and unit pricing for fillers and cards of thanks. It requests probate notices be printed by The Sentinel.
Sherman Conway and his wife Ella Bailey Conway of Mt. Morris died in a head on collision near Saginaw Sunday evening. The Conways left Harrison years ago and are survived by four children and multiple relatives. Ray Ayotte and others in the Conway car were injured or killed. a complete life sketch will appear next week.
Harrison Red Cross group formed at a February meeting in the school building with Mrs Frank Bush elected chairman. Mrs William Hibbard and Mrs Frank Higgins named vice chairmen, Mrs Robert Hecker secretary, and Mrs Jessie Gleason treasurer. County organization will supply materials for sewing and knitting for European refugees. Women interested may join and obtain plans from group officers.
The Sterling Marionettes from the Bob Hanscom Players will perform a fairy tale marionette show in Morrison on Thursday evening March 13. The program features either the Wizard of Oz or Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and aims to attract large crowds from Harrison and surrounding areas led by Miss Priscilla Hanscom.
The Winter Play Grounds at Budd Lake remain open over the next weekend. Harry Skinner reports the slides will stay open while the weather stays cold. Northern parks have closed. Harrison expects a good weekend Saturday and Sunday March 8 and 9 with well iced toboggan runs.
The Harrison Study Club's Home and Garden Division met at Mrs. Max Carey's home with Mrs. William Hibbard presiding. Plans were set for a March 4 needlecraft and bake sale and a bridge fund drive to buy zinnia plants.
The Harrison school band will wear royal blue and gold uniforms. Thirty one members ordered gaps and capes Monday and should arrive within two weeks. A concert is planned to help fund the outfits. Smallpox vaccinations will be offered at Harrison school on Monday March 10 for pupils who wish. Dr. R Lanting, now with a U S training camp in Louisiana, will be away. his wife Dr Helen Lanting acting health district director will administer shots.
X rays of pupils with positive skin tests show no active tuberculosis cases in the school. A small number of cases remain under review, with health officials monitoring potential developments.
Beaverton and Harrison high school bands played at the home court Friday evening February 28 as Harrison boys defeated their visitors in a fast moving, thrilling contest. Several pupils were reported cured of child hod cases.
The Central Michigan Latter Day Saints held their bi annual convention at the Harrison church with delegates from Harrison Houghton Lake Clare Farwell Coleman Gladwin Beaverton and other branch churches. The program centered on Personal Fitness for the Work of the Kingdom focusing on Mental Fitness and Leisure Time use. Leaders from Zion's League supervised sessions with Ray Rosevear Leo Tessman Cecil Hodges Leon Methney and others guiding discussions and activities. A noon pot luck dinner at the Charles Bailey home capped the day with a final church talk by Elder Rosevear and an evening service led by Pastor Hitler Bailey.
Harrison Junior Home Furnishing club met February 27 at Mrs. Roths home with hostesses Mrs. Keller and Mrs. Harper. They planned to attend Harrison Study Club March 4 and support the Zinnia drive. Decorative Objects for Everyday use lesson was led by Mrs. Bringman and Mrs. Lang. A cherry pie alamode social ended with a social hour. April 10 is set for the next meeting at Mrs. Marion Roths home with co hosts Mrs. Skinner and Mrs. Brandon. Faculty of Hayes Agricultural Unit high school enjoyed a dinner bridge party at Gleason tea room in Clare hosted by Mrs. Emery, Miss Wellington, Miss Chappell, Paul Bennett and Samuel Morrison. High scores went to Supt Amble and Mrs. Amble. galloping prizes to Mrs. Peters and Ronald Keller. Some faculty were absent.
Billy Carlson and Stuart Huntley attend Malcolm's birthday party with gifts and a red white and blue themed refreshment table. Supt. and Mrs. Charles Amble host a dinner at Lake Street featuring Boston Baked Beans. Irene Pifer, bride elect, receives a bridal shower at Mrs. Emily Vertner's home ahead of her March 9 wedding to Floyd Stanley in the First Congregational Church.
Mr and Mrs Harold Hughes of Detroit formerly from Harrison announce the birth of infant son David Ellis on Monday February 24. Mr and Mrs Mark Sharp of Gladway County welcome infant daughter Janet Ardene born Monday March 3 weighing eight pounds. Mr and Mrs Edgar Brady report a son born Sunday March 2 weighing eight pounds four ounces named Richard Duane.
Mrs. Ralph Haton elected temporary president of the newly organized Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1075 Women’s Auxiliary in Harrison. A joint meeting with VFW wives planned an organization program for Monday night March 10. Several local residents are noted visiting, traveling, and recovering from illnesses, including Rev H E Philo’s return home soon and updates on other families in Clare, Bancroft, Lansing, Ann Arbor, and Traverse City.
The column records visits and travels of residents including Mr and Mrs Fred Weatherhead, Sally Mavis, Laura Williams, the Maccons, Ernest Bruce, and others. It notes church services, family visits in Loomis Alma St Louis Lansing Midland and Dover, plus funerals for Mrs Ervin Miser and Mr William Moulton and various weekend guests at local homes.
Mr Hector D Shaw of Harrison has joined Camp Houghton Lake as supervisory personnel for the Civilian Conservation Corps in Michigan. A carpenter and construction man by trade, he will supervise similar work and has led much local construction. The community wishes him success.
Clinton Hilton presides at Highway Tabernacle with Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and church services at 11:16 a.m. Evening services follow at 8:00 p.m. Special services are planned Wednesday at 8:00 p.m.
Prayer meeting Thursday evening at 8 00 p m Sunday School at 10 00 Clara Smith Superintendent Worship Service at 11 00 a m Cleric E E Drummond pastor invites all to attend in the local church setting
Rev H El Philo leads morning worship at 11:00 with Sunday school at 3:00. Charles Valeblarconi is listed as superintendent of the church program at the parish.
Jim confesses love to a girl but she prefers another. His friend urges a proposal. The next day he learns she cannot marry him and plans to elope with another, using his ladder for the escape.
Fort Custer progresses toward completion with 14 000 officers and men stationed as 122 of 875 buildings remain. Since August 7 1940 contractors have finished 208 63 man barracks 45 250 man mess halls 58 170 man mess halls 102 recreation halls eight infirmaries and eight post exchanges and a 350 bed base hospital. Training steps up with 2000 men from the 10th and 11th Infantry moving to ranges for winter target practice in 20 years.
The correction in the small town paper states that John Doe is indeed a detective in the police force, clarifying a previous typographical error that misstated his position. The notice confirms the actual employment and corrects the record for readers.
Nassau Bahamas Islands maintains a year round average temperature around 77 degrees with never dropping below 66 degrees, indicating a tropical climate. The claim contrasts with typical pattern for California climates and notes constant warmth.
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